Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it is also the most neglected . Common reasons for not eating breakfast include lack of time, not feeling hungry, traditional dislike for breakfast, and dieting（节食）.
Breakfast simply means “break the fast”. Your body spends at least 6 to 12 hours each night in a fasting state. In the morning your body needs energy for the day’s work ahead.
A good breakfast should provide up to1/3 of your total calories needs for the day. On average（平均）, we eat 400 less calories for breakfast than for dinner. If breakfast doesn’t attract you in the morning, try eating a lighter for the breakfast in the morning.
If you aren’t hungry in the morning, start with something small like juice or toast or have a nutritious (有营养的) mid-morning snack alter when you are hungry.
So, you say you’re on a diet. Some people fear eating breakfast will make them hungrier during the day and they will eat more. It is true that eating breakfast is likely to make you eat more. That’s because your body is working all day long , in fact, you are probably not.
Not eating breakfast can also cause you to overeat, since a fall in blood sugar often makes you feel very hungry later. To make matters worse, since your body is in a slowed state it will not be able to burn those extra calories very quickly. If you feed your body healthy snacks and meals through the day, you are less likely to become hungry and fill yourself as soon as you begin to eat. Since breakfast is the first and most important meal of the day, choosing the right fuel is important. The best breakfast foods are fruits, juice, lean meat, and grain products such as bread, rice, noodles, and cereals.(谷物)。
1.Which of the following statement is Not the reason for not having breakfast?
A. Their time is limited. B. They want to lose weight.
C. Their stomachs are full. D. They want to start work early.[
2.What’s the meaning of the word “fast” in the phrase “break the fast”?
A. movement B. certain kind of food
C. quickness D. going without food
3.If you don’t want to have breakfast in the morning, the writer suggests you .
A. have some snacks when hungry
B. see a doctor to have an examination
C. have a good dinner
D. go to a restaurant to enjoy a good meal
4.From the passage, we can know the writer believes .
A. it’s OK not to have breakfast
B. it’s important to go on a diet at breakfast
C. you can decide whether to have breakfast
D. it’s necessary to have a right breakfast
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Bad teeth can be painful and even be deadly. Infections of the gums (牙龈) and teeth can release bacteria into the blood system. Those bacteria can increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke and worsen the effects of other diseases. And adults are not the only ones at risk. For example, a 12-year-old boy died when a tooth infection spread to his brain in 2007 in Washington. Experts said it might have been prevented had he received the dental care he needed.
Experts say good dental care starts at birth. Breast milk，they say，is the best food for the healthy development of teeth. Breast milk can help slow bacterial growth and acid production in the mouth. But dentists say a baby’s gums and early teeth should be cleaned after each feeding by using a cloth with a little warm water. Experts say if you decide to put your baby to sleep with a bottle, give only water.
When baby teeth begin to appear，you can clean them with a wet toothbrush. Dentists say it is important to find soft toothbrushes made especially for babies and to use them very gently. The use of fluoride (氟化物) to protect teeth is common in many parts of the world. For example, it is often added to drinking water supplies. The fluoride mixes with enamel (釉质)，the hard surface on teeth, to help prevent holes from forming.
But young children often swallow toothpaste when they brush their teeth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry notes that swallowing fluoridated toothpaste can cause problems. So young children should be carefully watched when they brush their teeth. And only a small amount of fluoridated toothpaste, the size of a pea, should be used.
Parents often wonder what effect finger sucking might have on their baby’s teeth. Dental experts generally agree that this is fine early in life. Most children stop sucking their fingers by the age of four. If it continues，experts advise parents to talk to their children’s dentists or doctors because it could interfere with the correct development of permanent teeth.
Dentists say children should have their first dental visit at least by the time they are one year old. They say babies should be examined when their first teeth appear—usually at around six months.
1.What’s the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Bad teeth can be a threat to people’s health.
B. Bad teeth come along with other health problems.
C. Tooth infections can spread to brain easily.
D. Dental care should be done at an early age.
2.According to the passage, what is the function of fluoride?
A. Making the surface on teeth much cleaner.
B. Protecting gums from being infected.
C. Keeping holes on teeth from forming.
D. Slowing down bacterial growth and acid production.
3.What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?
A. To warn us of the deadly infections of gums and teeth.
B. To introduce the advantages of fluoridated toothpaste.
C. To draw our attention to the dental care of young children.
D. To present the research results about dental care.
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Giving Mary Poppins’s magic umbrella some serious competition is the all new high-tech “Oombrella”---not only can it predict the weather, it’s also impossible to lose. The smart umbrella syncs(同步进行) with a smartphone app, sending users updates about weather conditions 30 minutes in advance, and reminders if they happen to leave the device behind. And here’s the added bonus – it won’t ever flip inside-out.
Designed by French company Wezzoo, the rainbow-colored umbrella comes in two versions – classic and modern. The classic is 3.1-ft long with a curved handle, while the modern version is 0.8-ft long with a straight handle. The company describes the device as a ‘portable weather station’, made of a reflective surface with built in sensors that record real-time data such as light, humidity, pressure, and temperature. The umbrella collects and processes this data as well as information from a social media community before sending out alerts about when it’s going to start raining.
And if the user happens to accidentally forget it at home on a potentially rainy day, or leaves it in a restaurant, similar alerts will be sent out using GPS technology to make sure you don’t lose it.
“We wanted to make this umbrella unforgettable in terms of design, too,” explains Alexandre, of Escabo design studio. “We developed an exclusive material. It makes you feel you are holding an aurora borealis(北极光) in your hands. It has effects that are amazing with the light and always changing. It really makes the umbrella special.” The ‘capsule’ that integrates all the technology, making the umbrella smart, is located in the handle.
The umbrella is all set to hit global online and physical stores this fall. According to a company spokesperson, it will retail at 79 euros ($86), but the early bird price on Kickstarter is 59 euros ($64). For those who are rather attached to their current umbrellas, the company will also release an ‘Oombrella capsule’ that can transform any umbrella into a smart device. Now, if only it could make us fly like Mary Poppins!
1.What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us about Oombrella?
A. Its special design B. Its working principle
C. Its functions D. Its structure
2.Which of the following best shows how Oombrella works?
A. collect—process—record—predict
B. process—record—collect—predict
C. record—collect—process—predict
D. record—process---collect---predict
3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Oombrella is already on sale
B. Early buyers of Oombrella will save money
C. It’s impossible to turn an ordinary umbrella into a smart one
D. Oombrella is a magic device that can make us fly
4.What’s the purpose of the author writing the passage?
A. To introduce readers a new type of umbrella
B. To show readers how to predict the weather
C. To remind readers to take an umbrella at any time
D. To persuade readers to buy the high-tech umbrella
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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for family, health, and life in general. However, Black Friday has turned it into a business.
Traditionally, the true value of Thanksgiving lies at home not the shopping centers. However, Black Friday has nowadays allowed society to ignore this as individuals(个人) long for something that they do not need or even truly want. Shopping on Black Friday becomes a sign of a shift into a culture that values material wealth（财富） over spending time with loved ones. People are willing to force their way through the crowds in their desperate search for marked-down sweaters and necklaces.
In recent years, Thanksgiving has become a pre-Black Friday holiday for many families. They are devoted to mapping out shopping routes and making organized schedules for which stores to hit first. By drawing individuals out to shopping centers with "matchless savings", businesses encourage this behavior of ignoring Thanksgiving. Many families take their home-cooked meals while camping out at the door of shopping centers. With each new year, Thanksgiving is becoming victim to over-commercialized（过度商业化）society—changing from a meaningful time for family to a day devoted to products and shopping.
Black Friday has shown that with current common standards(标准), people cannot even set aside a single day to appreciate what they already have without immediately buying more. Families have lost sight of what is truly important in life, and have found reasons in debating between a low cost HD television and an appreciation for what they already have. Remember, Thanksgiving should be a day in which people are grateful for all that they have.
1.What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 2 probably refers to?
A. The sign of a shift. B. The true value of Thanksgiving.
C. The shopping crowd. D. The material wealth.
2.In recent years, what will many families do when thanksgiving comes?
A. They’ll visit some newly-opened shopping centers in advance.
B. They’ll choose a big store for their first visit.
C. They’ll make full preparations for the Black Friday shopping.
D. They’ll go camping at the gate of shopping center for a good deal.
3.In the last paragraph, the author mainly intends to tell us that we should ______.
A. appreciate what we've possessed with our families
B. stay with our families as long as we can
C. try to spend less to get low cost products
D. set aside a single day to buy more
4.What's the author’s attitude towards the present ways people celebrate Thanksgiving?
A. puzzled B. unconcerned
C. happy D. worried
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With the summer holiday just around the corner，it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations．Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket.
Travel off-season
Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts．During the peak season，the hotel and flight prices increase quickly，and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists．1.
2.Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms．Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding．Stay with the locals．If you and your family are going，to stay for a longer period，renting a small apartment is a good choice．
Eat like a local
Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs．During your family trip，try new food where“the locals eat．3. For smaller meals and snacks，avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout．
Don’t hesitate to bargain
Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just，about everything．Clothes，travel goodies，souvenirs，etc．are very expensive at these places．For this reason；you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains．4.
Choose local transportation
As a tourist，avoid taking taxis．Whenever possible，since? They are expensive. 5. If you are planning to stay for a while，you can consider renting a car．Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.
A．Save on hotels．
B．Surf the Internet while traveling．
C．Therefore，avoid buying anything there．
D．So it's best to find out when the off-season starts．
E．This will not only save money，but offer you a new and different experience．
F．Bargain hard to get the best price．
G．Instead，take buses，railways or subways，which are always cheaper．
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A Heroic Driver
Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was ____ along 165 north after delivering to one of his _____. Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. _____he got closer, he found ______vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed ____shooting out from under the ____vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and ___the fire extinguisher(灭火器). Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out.
The man who had his bright lights on ____ and told Larry he had______an emergency call. They _____heard a woman’s voice coming from the wrecked(毁坏的) vehicle. _____the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay______until the emergency personnel arrived, _____she thought the car was going to _____. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move _____she injured her neck.
Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man _____and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the______if he was needed or ______ to go. They let him and the other man go.One thing is ______— Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His _____most likely saved the woman’s life.
1.A. walking B. touring C. traveling D. rushing
2.A. customers B. colleagues C. employers D. passengers
3.A. Since B. Although C. As D. If
4.A. each B. that C. another D. his
5.A. smoke B. flames C. water D. steam
6.A. used B. disabled C. removed D. abandoned
7.A. prepared B. got hold of C. took charge of D. controlled[
8.A. came over B. came through C. came in D. came down
9.A. returned B. received C. confirmed D. made
10.A. then B. again C. finally D. even
11.A. Starting B. Parking C. Passing D. Approaching
12.A. quiet B. calm C. away D. still
13.A. for B. so C. and D. but
14.A. explode B. slip away C. fall apart D. crash
15.A. as if B. unless C. in case D. after
16.A. backed off B. stepped forward C. moved on D. set out
17.A. woman B. police C. man D. driver
18.A. forbidden B. free C. asked D. ready
19.A. for certain B. for consideration C. reported D. checked
20.A. patience B. skills C. efforts D. promise
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Table manners vary f'rom culture to culture. 1. is acceptable in one country may be considered extremely rude in another. Here we will tell you about the traditional table manners 2.the modern table manners in Korea.3. ( tradition) , it was the woman's job 4. (cook)food and set the table. The woman would sit5. her husband to make sure that he had everything he needed for a pleasant meal. Only 6. the husband finished would the woman and her children eat. Nowadays, table manners have changed a lot. 7. of the family members eat together at the same time. It is common to see everyone help with the meal, 8. (include) the husband. One tradition, however, has not changed. It is the oldest person that starts the meal. 9. ( stay) until the oldest person is finished is considered to be 10. basic tradition of Korean table manners.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第1 1处起）不计分。
In modern times, people suffer from various health problem. So it is important to develop a healthy lifestyle to prevent from disease. Here is some tips for you:
First of all, we should walk or ride a bike instead of drive cars so that we can take more physically exercise. Second，we’d better take part all kinds of outdoor activities rather than watch TV or play computer games for a long time, which does great harm to your health. Besides, we should reject junk food and soft drinks. Having a balanced diet provides us with enough nutrients or makes us energetic. More importantly, we should take positive attitude towards life, which can help us to face challenges bravely.
In conclusion, whether you lived a healthy life depends mainly on your attitude.
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