Picky eaters may have good reasons for their behaviour. No matter why your child has become picky, how you handle the situation can affect his or her future. Therefore, you should know the following reasons for picky children first of all.
Neophobia is common in children; it often happens at the dinner table. Some children just refuse to try new food because they don’t know what it will taste like, while others dislike new food before even smelling it. Some children take it to the extreme(极端) and will only eat a few foods that they like. Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Capaldi says that, by the time children reach the age of two, they have formed their own eating habits that they don’t want to be disturbed by new offerings at the table.
A newly published study led by Dr. Lucy Cooke of University College London showed that picky eating in children results from genetic(遗传的) and environmental causes. The research, which followed the eating habits of 5,390 pairs of twins between the ages of 8 and 11, found that about 75% of the neophobia in the children was from their parents, while 25% was due to the influence of environment.
Children grow at a high speed during their first year, but that fast-paced growth tends to slow down by their second year. When children are not experiencing one of those fast growth periods, their body needs less energy; and that results in a smaller appetite(胃口). When children are not hungry, they tend to enjoy only food they like. They refuse new food and food that is not their favourite. Some children will limit the amount of food to only one kind, like hamburgers or pancakes, leaving all the other foods untouched.
In some cases, many real reasons why a child behaves as a picky eater exist. About 5% of children who are 10 years of age or younger have some type of neurological dysfunction(神经机能障碍) that influences their eating habits. These children may be easily hurt by some special smells, or their brain may not be able to process such sensory information properly.
1.The underlined word “Neophobia”in Paragraph 2 probably means_________.
A.the fear of something new or unknown
B.the worry about the amount of new food
C.the feeling of eating at the dinner table
D.the fear of eating tasty food
2.What can we learn about the study led by Dr. Cooke?
A.It paid more attention to the environmental effects on children’s eating habits.
B.It followed the eating habits of 5,390 children aged between 8 and 11.
C.It showed that genetics greatly affect children’s eating habits.
D.It suggested that parents should have good eating habits.
3.The fourth paragraph mainly tells us that_______.
A.children’s growth speed stays the same in the first two years
B.children develop their own diet when they grow up
C.children tends to eat less when they grow up
D.children’s growth has an effect on their diet
4.The reason mentioned in the last paragraph has something to do with a child’s_______.
A.exercise B.sense C.habit D.Interest
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Picky eaters may have good reasons for their behaviour. No matter why your child has become picky, how you handle the situation can affect his or her future. Therefore, you should know the following reasons for picky children first of all.
Neophobia is common in children; it often happens at the dinner table. Some children just refuse to try new food because they don’t know what it will taste like, while others dislike new food before even smelling it. Some children take it to the extreme(极端) and will only eat a few foods that they like. Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Capaldi says that, by the time children reach the age of two, they have formed their own eating habits that they don’t want to be disturbed by new offerings at the table.
A newly published study led by Dr. Lucy Cooke of University College London showed that picky eating in children results from genetic(遗传的) and environmental causes. The research, which followed the eating habits of 5,390 pairs of twins between the ages of 8 and 11, found that about 75% of the neophobia in the children was from their parents, while 25% was due to the influence of environment.
Children grow at a high speed during their first year, but that fast-paced growth tends to slow down by their second year. When children are not experiencing one of those fast growth periods, their body needs less energy; and that results in a smaller appetite(胃口). When children are not hungry, they tend to enjoy only food they like. They refuse new food and food that is not their favourite. Some children will limit the amount of food to only one kind, like hamburgers or pancakes, leaving all the other foods untouched.
In some cases, many real reasons why a child behaves as a picky eater exist. About 5% of children who are 10 years of age or younger have some type of neurological dysfunction(神经机能障碍) that influences their eating habits. These children may be easily hurt by some special smells, or their brain may not be able to process such sensory information properly.
1.The underlined word “Neophobia”in Paragraph 2 probably means_________.
A.the fear of something new or unknown
B.the worry about the amount of new food
C.the feeling of eating at the dinner table
D.the fear of eating tasty food
2.What can we learn about the study led by Dr. Cooke?
A.It paid more attention to the environmental effects on children’s eating habits.
B.It followed the eating habits of 5,390 children aged between 8 and 11.
C.It showed that genetics greatly affect children’s eating habits.
D.It suggested that parents should have good eating habits.
3.The fourth paragraph mainly tells us that_______.
A.children’s growth speed stays the same in the first two years
B.children develop their own diet when they grow up
C.children tends to eat less when they grow up
D.children’s growth has an effect on their diet
4.The reason mentioned in the last paragraph has something to do with a child’s_______.
A.exercise B.sense C.habit D.Interest
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We all know a picky(挑剔的)eater or two. Maybe you have that one friend who refuses to step foot in a sushi restaurant even though she’s never tried it. Or the one who turns her nose up at anything green.
Experts suggest your DNA and upbringing are to blame for your picky eating habits. A group in Finland looked at what we call food neophobia, which means "fear of the new", and found there is some genetic basis for this. But neophobia can be greatly influenced by the surroundings. Parents unwilling to try anything new will expose(暴露)their kids to fewer new food.
People less adventurous may be more unlikely to try new foods. It’s normal for children to go through a picky stage when they’re toddlers, maybe two or three years old, and that makes sense evolutionarily. (When our ancestors first tried new foods, they had to be cautious to avoid being poisoned.) But as we get older, if we continue to avoid new food, pickiness can last.
For those who are simply picky, certain social situations like cocktail parties with all those foods full of mystery ingredients can cause anxiety. They’re often sort of embarrassed to admit that they eat like a child, so they will just say: "My stomach’s upset. " or "I had a late lunch. ".
Your taste buds can change over time, but that requires taking a chance on new foods. But to be less picky, you definitely have to be determined. The most common reason for wanting to change is social.
Expanding your eating horizons can make everything from a party to a vacation easier and more enjoyable.
1.The underlined part in Paragraph 1 means "________".
A. likes the smell of B. doesn’t like the smell of
C. dislikes and refuses D. shows interest in
2.Which of the following plays a role in deciding whether one is picky?
A. Ancestors. B. Surroundings. C. Social relations. D. Age.
3.According to the author, if you want to change your picky eating habit, you should________.
A. go out eating with a friend unwilling to try anything new
B. eat various foods when you are a toddler going through the picky stage
C. avoid embarrassment in social situations to make yourself feel at ease
D. try new foods to allow your taste buds to change over time
4.The main purpose of writing the article is to________.
A. describe phenomena of picky eating habits
B. present facts about picky eating habits
C. clarify misunderstandings of picky eating habits
D. criticize picky eaters for their bad eating habits
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When it comes to social behaviour,mammals are in a league of their own. Some birds may form pairs,or even cooperate to hunt,but the complexity (复杂性) of their relationships can hardly compare to those within a school of dolphins,a herd of elephants or a group of humans. What makes mammalian social groups different from a flock of starlings or a shoal of fish,is that in many cases the individuals could recognize each other. Although we may think that all elephants look pretty much the same,we can easily tell individuals of our own species apart and it has become clear through studies that the same is true of other species. Dolphins have their own signature whistles that act like “names”,and elephants can recognize and greet other individuals they have known but not seen for many years. This is something that only a few species of birds appear to be able to do.
Mammals in complex social groups not only recognize each other as individuals,but also they remember a lot of information about that individual. Social groups often rely on this memory—such as knowing who is dominant to whom,who is related to whom,and who has done what to whom in the past. It’s like remembering who you have lent money to or done a favour for,and who hasn’t repaid that money or has talked about you behind your back. You have to learn who to trust,who your friends are,and who to watch out for.
All this remembering goes on in a particular part of the brain called the neocortex (大脑皮层).If you compare the size of a mammal’s social group with the size of this part of the brain,you will find they are remarkably closely related. This area seems to take a long time to develop fully and animals in which it is very large take a very long time to grow up to adulthood. During this time,the youngster has to learn all the rules of social behaviour in their group and to piece together all the relationships between the group members:Knowledge that will be needed to avoid getting into trouble.
1.What is special about a mammalian social group according to the passage?
A.All the individuals cooperate to hunt.
B.The individuals can communicate with each other.
C.The individuals can recognize each other.
D.The individuals form closer relationship.
2.The passage suggests that elephants________.
A.are cleverer than dolphins
B.can recognize other species
C.may mistake a member for another
D.have good memories
3.Animals whose area of the neocortex is large________.
A.will have a long period of time before they become adults
B.will spend a shorter time learning the necessary knowledge
C.will learn the necessary knowledge much more easily
D.will have more difficulty in growing up as adults
4.If the neocortex is larger,the animals________.
A.can live a longer life
B.have a smaller social group
C.have a larger social group
D.have a greater body size
5.In order to make his/her point clear,the author use the means of________.
A.analyzing cause and effect
B.making comparisons
C.giving wonderful examples
D.providing different figures
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People seem to have a natural need for friends and with good reason.Friends increase your enjoyment of life and relieve feelings of loneliness.They even can help reduce stress and improve your health.Having good friends is especially helpful when you are going through any kind of hard time such as when you are experiencing anxiety, panic(恐慌)attacks,or depression.
When you are with good friends you feel good about yourself,and you are glad to be with them.A friends in someone who—
●you like,respect,and trust,and who likes,respects and trusts you
●doesn’t always understand you,but accepts and likes you as you are,even as you grow and change
●allows you the space to space to change,grow,make decisions,and even make mistakes
●listens to you and shares with you both the good times and the bad times
●respects your need for secrets,so you can tell them anything
●lets you freely express your feelings and emotions without judging,laughing at or criticizing you
●accepts the limitations you have put on yourself and helps you to remove them
A person once said."Friendship is a continuing source of bonding(连接),releasing,and creating in yourself and with the other person.There is an emotional bond between the two people ."
A good friend or supporter may or may not be the same age or the same sex as you,and may not have the same educational,cultural,or religious background,or share interests that are similar to yours.Friendships also have different depths(深度).Some are closer to the heart and some more superficial,but they're all useful and good.
1.Which of the following is NOT a function of a friend ?
A. He brings you some happiness. B. He helps you feel less lonely .
C. He helps you get over the difficulties . D. he helps you cheat on the exam.
2.The underlined word "superficial" means .
A. deep B. hard C. shallow D. close
3.which is the best title for the passage ?
A. a friend in need is a friend indeed B. what kind of person a friend should be
C. to be a good friend D. how to get on with your friend
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People seem to have a natural need for friends and with good reason. Friends increase your enjoyment of life and relieve feelings of loneliness. They even can help reduce stress and improve your health. Having good friends is especially helpful when you are going through any kind of hard time such as when you are experiencing anxiety, panic(恐慌) attacks, or depression.
When you are with good friends you feel good about yourself, and you are glad to be with them. A friend is someone who —
●you like, respect, and trust, and who likes, respects and trusts you
●doesn’t always understand you, but accepts and likes you as you are, even as you grow and change
●allows you the space to change, grow, make decisions, and even make mistakes
●listens to you and shares with you both the good times and the bad times
●respects your need for secrets, so you can tell them anything
●lets you freely express your feelings and emotions without judging, laughing at or criticizing you
●accepts the limitations you have put on yourself and helps you to remove them
A person once said, “Friendship is a continuing source of bonding(连接), releasing, and creating in yourself and with the other person. There is an emotional bond between the two people.”
A good friend or supporter may or may not be the same age or the same sex as you, and may not have the same educational, cultural, or religious background, or share interests that are similar to yours. Friendships also have different depths(深度). Some are closer to the heart and some more superficial, but they’re all useful and good.
1.Which of the following is NOT a function of a friend?
A. He brings you some happiness.
B. He helps you feel less lonely.
C. He helps you get over the difficulties.
D. He helps you cheat on the exam.
2.The underlined word “superficial” means ________.
A. deep B. hard C. shallow D. close
3.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. A Friend in Need Is A Friend Indeed
B. What Kind of Person A Friend Should Be
C. To Be A Good Friend
D. How to Get on with Your Friend
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People seem to have a natural need for friends and with good reason. Friends increase your enjoyment of life and relieve feelings of loneliness. They even can help reduce stress and improve your health. Having good friends is especially helpful when you are going through any kind of hard time such as when you are experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or depression.
When you are with good friends you feel good about yourself, and you are glad to be with them. A friend is someone who
●you like, respect, and trust, and who likes, respects and trusts you
●doesn’t always understand you, but accepts and likes you as you are, even as you grow and change
●allows you the space to change, grow, make decisions, and even make mistakes
●listens to you and shares with you both the good times and the bad times
●respects your need for secrets, so you can tell them anything
●lets you freely express your feelings and emotions without judging, teasing, or criticizing you
●accepts the limitations you have put on yourself and helps you to remove them
A person once said, “Friendship is a continuing source of bonding(连接), releasing, and creating in yourself and with the other person. There is an emotional bond between the two people.”
A good friend or supporter may or may not be the same age or the same sex as you, and may not have the same educational, cultural, or religious background, or share interests that are similar to yours. Friendships also have different depths. Some are closer to the heart and some more superficial, but they’re all useful and good.
1.Which of the following is NOT a function of a friend?
A. He brings you some happiness.
B. He helps you feel less lonely.
C. He helps you get over the difficulties.
D. He helps you cheat on the exam.
2.The underlined word “superficial” means _______.
A. deep B. hard C. shallow D. close
3.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. A Friend in Need Is A Friend Indeed.
B. What Kind of Person A Friend Should Be.
C. To Be A Good Friend
D. How to Get on with Your Friend
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Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness (荒野). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.
Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche (雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.
But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is 762.
1.What attracted the early settlers to New York City?
A.Its business culture. B.Its small population.
C.Its geographical position. D.Its favourable climate.
2.What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?
A.Two-thirds of them stayed there.
B.One out of five people got rich.
C.Almost everyone gave up.
D.Half of them died.
3.What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?
A.They found the city too crowded.
B.They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.
C.They were unable to stand the winter.
D.They were short of food.
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Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness(荒野). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.
Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.
But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is 762.
1.What attracted the early settlers to New York City?
A. Its business culture.
B. Its small population.
C. Its geographical position.
D. Its favourable climate.
2.What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?
A. Two-thirds of them stayed there.
B. One out of five people got rich.
C. Almost everyone gave up.
D. Half of them died.
3.What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?
A. They found the city too crowded.
B. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.
C. They were unable to stand the winter.
D. They were short of food.
4.What is the text mainly about?
A. The rise and fall of a city.
B. The gold rush in Canada.
C. Journeys into the wilderness.
D. Tourism in Dawson.
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—Mum,may I watch TV this evening?
—______ You have watched it for a whole day.
A.No way! B.Of course. C.All right. D.I don't know.
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People who like their traveling have their reasons. They believe that traveling can help them expand their field of view, especially in the geographical and historical sense. They also think that touring will give them more chances to enjoy different kinds of food and experience new things that would never be brought by other activities. But those who dislike traveling also have some reasons.
Traveling, in my opinion, dose more good than harm. Most importantly, it broadened our mind. We can get in touch with other civilization(文明), culture, customs and ideas.
Through history, most people traveled because of necessity —not for pleasure. People traveled just in order to remain alive. They searched for food to eat or places to live in. They sometimes ran away from enemies. This is not to say that no one ever traveled just for the fun of it. In ancient times, for example, rich Romans traveled all the way to Greece to take part in the Olympic Games, and festivals. Of course, some people decided to travel just out of curiosity. They wanted to find out what it looked like beyond the horizon(地平线). Also business travel has been going on for centuries. Traders could not only make money but also learn to speak several languages and be introduced to different cultures.
So, traveling does enrich our mind and draw new ideas to us. There is no doubt that we can get much from it.
1.How many reasons for traveling are mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A.Three | B.Four | C.Five | D.Six |
2.In the writer’s opinion, traveling can be _______.
A.expensive | B.funny | C.helpful | D.tiring |
3.What’s the main idea of this passage?
A.Different kinds of traveling. |
B.Traveling enriches our mind. |
C.Ways to enjoy yourself while traveling. |
D.The advantages and disadvantages of traveling. |
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