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Anyone with a passing interest in their health will be able to rattle__off a few of the major vitamins, and possibly take an educated guess at what they do. Vitamin C, found in oranges and other fruit and vegetables, is important for wound repair. And the much-talked-about ‘sunshine’ Vitamin D, produced by the skin in response to UV light, is essential for strong bones.

But Vitamin P? It might well have you scratching your head. And that's not surprising: the term was first coined in the 1930s to describe a small group of compounds that provide pigment(天然色素) to plants, and were believed to have health benefits. Fast-forward almost a century and these compounds are now better known as flavonoids.

Today, scientists have identified between 4,000 and 6,000 different kinds and we now know they are responsible for many of the flavors and smells of fruit and vegetables and also that they protect them from invaders such as pests and bacteria.

They are equally important nutrients for the body, helping maintain bones and teeth, and for the production of the protein collagen(胶原), which provides structure to blood vessels, muscles and skin.

They are also said to help the body deal with some of the key drivers of illness, including oxidation(氧化), a natural process by which the body's cells age and can become damaged and defective(有缺陷的). That means they could help to protect against chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease.

1.Which of the following best explains “rattle off” underlined in Paragraph 1?

A. Quickly say.   B. Quickly pass.

C. Quickly find.   D. Quickly take.

2.What do we know about Vitamin P?

A. We would scratch our head if we took it.

B. It was made into a coin in the 1930s.

C. People didn't think it beneficial in the past.

D. It refers to the compounds also called flavonoids.

3.How many functions of Vitamin P for humans are mentioned?

A. Four.   B. Three.

C. Two.   D. One.

4.How does Vitamin P help slow the aging process?

A. By dealing with oxidation.

B. By maintaining bones.

C. By strengthening muscle.

D. By protecting against chronic diseases.

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