Glynis Davis:
I first piled on the pounds when I was in the family way and I couldn’t lose them afterwards. Then I joined a slimming club. My target was 140 pounds and I lost 30 pounds in six months. I felt great and people kept saying how good I looked. But Christmas came and I started to slip back into my old eating habits. I told myself I’d lose the weight at slimming classes in the new year… but it didn’t happen. Instead of losing the pounds, I put them on. I’d lost willpower and tried to believe that the old bag of fish and chips didn’t make any difference — but the scales don’t lie.
Roz Juma:
To be honest, I never weigh myself any more. I’ve learnt to be happy with myself. It seemed to me that I would feel sorry about every spoonful of tasty food that passed my lips. My idea is simple. You shouldn’t be too much thinking about food and dieting. Instead, you should get on with life and stop dreaming of a super thin body. This is obviously the size I’m meant to be and, most of all, I’m happy with it.
Lesley Codwin:
I was very happy at winning Young Slimmer of the year. I’d look in the mirror unable to believe this slim lady was me! That might have been my problem — perhaps from then on I didn’t pay any attention to myself. Winning a national competition makes everything worse, though. Because you feel the eyes of the world are fixed upon you. I feel a complete failure because I’ve put on weight again.
Ros Langfod:
Before moving in with my husband Gavin, I’d always been about 110 pounds, but the pleasant housework went straight to my waist and I put on 15 pounds in a year. Every so often I try to go on a diet… I’m really good in a few days, then end up having the children’s leftovers or eating happily chocolate — my weakness. I’d like to be slim, but right now my duty is the children and home. I might take more exercise when my kids are older.
【小题1】What do you think the four women were talking about?

A.Different diets they prefer.
B.Their life after marriage.
C.Tex books for students.
D.Their own slimming matter.
【小题2】Where are these short passages most likely to be taken from?
A.Talks on the air.
B.Advertisements on the wall.
C.Books in a library.
D.Magazines for children.
【小题3】What does the underlined word “scales” possibly mean?
A.The coach in the slimming club.
B.Some tool to measure weight.
C.Glynis Davis’ dear husband.
D.The salesperson in a food shop.
【小题4】Which of the following best describes each of the four women’s attitudes towards slimming?
① Glynis Davis        a. I put on weight soon after I got married.
② Roz Juma            b. Frame doesn’t necessarily mean success.
③ Lesley Codwin       c. Facts speak much louder than words.
④ Ros Langfod         d. I like myself as I am, and to be what you are.
A.①-a; ②-d; ③-b; ④-cB.①-c; ②-b; ③-d; ④-a
C.①-c; ②-d; ③-b; ④-aD.①-a; ②-b; ③-c; ④-d

Real-life Friends

Most people know the saying: A man's best friend is his dog; and that Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. However, dogs can’t offer advice or make you a cup of tea when you need one; and precious stones are cold comfort when you need a hug, and a shoulder to cry on.

What are Friends?

There are many ways to describe a friend. Friends are the family you can choose for yourself. Friends are a much better medication(医疗)than medication is, and people who spend time with friends are happier with their lives as they are less lonely.

A good friend will put you to bed when you’re lost consciousness. Ensure you’re not laid on your back, and remember to remove your shoes. You should be able to tell a true friend anything without being judged by them.

How do Friendships Begin?

This is an easy question. Find someone else who has similar interests with you. You now have another person to talk to about your shared interest but remember they like to talk too, so be prepared to shut up and listen once in a while. Hopefully they will have other friends and will introduce you to them, thereby expanding your circle.

Friendships which begin due to location, for example, next-door neighbors or school classmates, rarely survive transitions such as moving to other neighborhoods, schools, colleges, jobs, immigration, and so forth. Attend a school reunion and you’ll wonder what on earth you ever had in common with these people other than your age, although it is possible to have a friendship with someone you met at school. Mutually maintain it, and eventually become godparent or “uncle” to each others’ children.

How Friendships are Maintained

To have a friend you must also be a friend and be prepared to be there for them should they need you. Failure in this respect would label you a fair-weather friend and you would most probably be abandoned.

Boundaries

Like every other relationship you have in your life, there are boundaries you shouldn’t cross with your friends. One of those is money: Don’t lend to your friend and don’t ask for a loan yourself.

Friends are unpaid counselors(顾问),but phoning them at 2 am because you’re awake and would like a chat is not a good idea. Neither is phoning them at 10 am if you know they’re a shift-worker. Friends are people who need some space and quiet time. Generally, it all boils down to mutual respect and understanding.

It’s not a good plan to interrupt your friend while they’re on a date/on holiday/attending an orchestral recital/at a funeral.

Trust

Trust is the most vital element in any relationship. If you’re not trustworthy then you probably don’t deserve friends, so try to remember that you promised to see that dull film with them or applaud them at their first attempt at a karaoke or an Open Mic night. If you have promised to look after their clothes while they go for a bet, then make sure you do. You might like to carry enough cash to help them out too, as you never know when that situation might be reversed.

Don’t lie to your friend: if they know you well they’ll know you’re lying or will at least be suspicious. If you find out something that you know will hurt your friend, be tactful(圆滑). Do they need to know? Would they appreciate knowing? Can you tell their mum so she can break the news? Cowardly, yes, but mums usually have a much better way with words. Remember, if you do decide to tell them and it’s painful, they will probably need some time alone, after lashing out at(抨击)the closest thing—you. In that case, play the waiting game. Then don’t beat them up about it afterwards.

A Friend for Life

Strong friendships can last a lifetime with care and consideration. The benefits are multi-folds; you’ve got someone to share birthday cake with, and especially for single people, a pub meal or a trip to the cinema is no fun alone, is it? Plus it’s always nice to know there’s someone there for you, as you’re there for them, through the bad times as well as the good. Altogether now: Oh I get by with a little help from my friends. Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends.

1.According to the passage we can learn that good friends should be ___________.

A.paid counselors

B.money lenders

C.good listeners

D.next-door neighbors

2.The author brings in the topic by ___________.

A.giving negative examples

B.raising a relative question

C.describing a natural fact

D.explaining what friends are

3.The underlined phrase “a fair-weather friend” in Para 6 probably refers to a friend who _____.

A.likes only fine weather

B.will always stand by you

C.likes to make friends in fine weather

D.will run away from you when you need help badly

4.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.The more friends you have, the happier you will be.

B.Medication is also a better way to maintain strong friendships.

C.You may lose a friend if you are always telling lies to him or her.

D.We should only make friends with those having similar interests.

5. From the last paragraph we can learn that the author ____________.

A.doubt whether there are true friends and friendship

B.has lost a lot of good friends without any reasons

C.has already benefited a great deal from his friends

D.has been tired of making friends with single people

6. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.How to make friends.

B.Friends and friendship.

C.Ways to maintain friendship.

D.Boundaries of friends.

 

Glynis Davis:

I first piled on the pounds when I was in the family way and I couldn’t lose them afterwards. Then I joined a slimming club. My target was 140 pounds and I lost 30 pounds in six months. I felt great and people kept saying how good I looked. But Christmas came and I started to slip back into my old eating habits. I told myself I’d lose the weight at slimming classes in the new year…but it didn’t happen. Instead of losing the pounds, I put them on. I’d lost willpower and tried to believe that the old bag of fish and chips didn’t make any difference but the scales don’t lie.[来源:Z。xx。k.Com]

Roz Jumab:

To be honest, I never weigh myself any more. I’ve learnt to be happy with myself. It seemed to me that I would feel sorry about every spoonful of tasty food that passed my lips. My idea is simple. You shouldn’t be too much thinking about food and dieting. Instead, you should get on with life and stop dreaming of a super thin body. This is obviously the size I’m meant to be and, most of all, I’m happy with it.

Lesley Codwin:

I was very happy at winning Young Slimmer of the year. I’d look into the mirror unable to believe this slim lady was me! That might have been my problem—perhaps from then on I didn’t pay any attention to myself. Winning a national competition makes everything worse, though, because you feel the eyes of the world are fixed upon you. I feel a complete failure because I’ve put on weight again.

Ros Landfod:

Before moving in with my husband Gavin, I’d always been about 110 pounds, but the pleasant housework went straight to my waist and I put on 15 pounds in a year. Every so often I try to go on a diet…I’m really good on a few days, then end up having the children’s leftovers or eating happily chocolate—my weakness. I’d like to be slim, but right now my duty is the children and home. I might take more exercise when my kids are older.?

1.What do you think the four women were all talking about?

A.Their own slimming matter.      B.Their life after marriage.

C.Their work as a housewife.       D.Different diets they prefer.

2.Where are these short passage most likely to be taken from?

A.Talks on the air.       B.Advertisements on the wall.

C.Book in a library.      D.Magazines for housewives.

3.What does the underlined word “scales” possibly mean?

A.The coach in the slimming club.?B.Some tool to measure weight.

C.Glynis Davis’ dear husband.    D.The salesperson in a food shop.?

4.What can we infer from Roz Jumab’s words?

A.Losing weight is a painful process which is unbearable.

B.Being thin can also be harmful.

C.It is necessary to force ourselves to lose weight.

D.We should learn to live comfortably with the way we look.

5.Which of the following best describes each of the four women’s attitudes towards slimming?

1.Glynis Davis    2.Roz Jumab   3.Lesley Codwinc   4.Ros Langfodd

a.I put on weight soon after I got married. b.Fame doesn’t necessarily mean success.

c.Facts speak much louder than words.  d.I like myself as I am, and to be what you are.

A.1- a; 2 – d; 3 – b; 4 – c        B.1 – c; 2 – b; 3 – d; 4 – a

C.1 – c; 2 – d; 3 – b; 4 – a        D.1 – a; 2 – b; 3 – c; 4 –d

 

About 45 percent of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to a recent survey. However, the benefits of getting enough sleep far outweigh the thrill of watching TV for one more hour or surfing the web. Getting a better night’s sleep will help you lose or keep your weight more effectively. Try these simple steps to improve your quality of sleep.

Take time to relax

So many of us go-go-go until it’s time for bed, but it’s important to take time to slow down and relax before sleeping. Do relaxing things, such as listening to soothing (抚慰的) music or deep breathing. Avoid stimulating (刺激的) activities such as writing e-mails, talking on the phone and watching TV. Some guidelines (指导方针): no e-mail after 8 p.m. and no TV or phone calls after 9 p.m..

Darker is better

Your body regulates your sleep cycle in response to the presence and absence of light, so dim the lights as evening approaches. Try getting ready for bed by candlelight. When you’re ready to sleep, make sure your room is as dark as possible.

Put your thoughts to bed

We all need time to process our day, but bed is not the place to do it if you want to sleep well. Take 10 to 15 minutes to record your thoughts in a journal. This effective technique will capture what’s in your mind so you don’t lie awake. Tell yourself you’re putting your thoughts to bed so that you can go to bed.

No sugar or alcohol before bed

These may wake you up. If you need a snack before bed, make it protein.

Try to get more sleep

Get an extra hour or two of sleep every night for a week and see how you feel. You’ll notice the difference!

1.The purpose of writing this text is to ________________________.

A.share some ways to slow down and relax before sleeping

B.guide readers to improve their quality of sleep

C.tell readers the importance of getting a good night’s sleep

D.publish the results of a recent survey on quality of sleep

2.According to the text, we know that __________________________.

A.we should keep our bedrooms in strong light before going to bed

B.writing a diary may excite us and influence our sleep

C.we should never get up later on weekends than we do on weekdays

D.candlelight is a good choice for our bedrooms when we’re getting ready to sleep

3. We should take time to slow down because it can _________________________.

A.inform us of the importance of sleeping

B.signal to our body it’s time to sleep

C.tell us to stop watching TV for making phone calls

D.tell us not to do stimulating activities

 

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