If the rose can be said to be a special flower, then the apple can be said to be a special fruit. It is very important in American culture. American stories speak of Johnny Appleseed, who went throughout America collecting apple seeds and planting apple trees. He had a great love for nature and went through fields and farms adding richness and beauty to the country.

One of the first sayings taught to school children is, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This short saying encourages children to eat fresh fruit to keep healthy. If someone always says good words to a person, people will call him an “apple polisher”. This, however, is not a good name. If someone is very dear to us, we say that he or she is the “apple of our eye”.

Most people believe that the fruit which Eve gave to Adam was an apple, even though the Bible(圣经) never says so. The apple, therefore, is a deep part of the language and stories of America.

An apple is also delicious. Apples can be cooked in many ways, used as a dessert, and made into sweet juice.

In many parts of the country during the harvest season, a popular activity is to go into an apple garden to pick apples. Washington, D. C. and New York are both famous for their apples.

Finally, when it’s time to take a vacation to American cities, one can always visit New York, which is “the biggest apple” of all the American cities.

1.What does the underlined phrase “apple polisher” mean?

A.Something for cutting apples.

B.A person who likes to please others.

C.A person who is dealing with fruits.

D.A machine for cleaning apples quickly.

2.Which of the following is TRUE with apples?

A.Apples are medicine.

B.Apples are the most important food.

C.New York is famous for its big apples.

D.The Bible says Adam was given an apple.

3.The passage is mainly about                             .

A.stories about the apple

B.apples in American culture

C.some famous sayings of the apple

D.big cities that is famous for apples

 

This is not a diet. It's a simple way to lose weight. And you don't even have to give up the food you love or join a gym (健身房). You just follow some habits that thin people have. Keep them, and you'll become thin.

A. Wake-up

    When you wake up in the morning, sit up slowly without using your hands. With legs straight out, bend(弯曲) forward until you feel sore(酸痛) in your back. It will bum about 10 calories.

B. Start with soup

    When you have a meal, order a clear soup, and have it before having the main food. In this way, you'll feel fuller, so you'll eat less when the main food comes.

C. An apple (or more) a day

     Apples are full of fiber and water, so your stomach will want less. The study shows that people who eat at least three apples a day lose weight.

D. Stand up and walk around

     Every time you use the mobile phone, stand up and walk around. Heavy people sit on average (平均)two and a half hours more each day than thin people. This skill is very important as standing up and walking around will bum 50 0r more calories.

     Use these skills, and you will have a big weight loss.

1.We should have soup first so that _______.

      A. it can help burn some calories         B. our stomach will want less

      C. it will provide us with enough water    D. we won't need any main food

2.Which of the following may the writer NOT agree?

      A. Sitting up slowly without using your hands helps bum calories.

      B. Eating apples every day is good for people's health.

      C. You have to join a gym if you want to lose weight.

      D. It's good to walk around while talking on the mobile phone.

3.This passage is written to _______.

      A. give advice on how to lose weight       B. tell people to eat apples every day

      C. tell people how to enjoy a better life     D. tell people to give up bad habits

4. In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read the passage?

      A. Shopping.       B. Teaching.        C. Family.      D. Health.

 

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