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Children brought up on healthy diets are more intelligent compared with their junk food eating partners, a new research suggests.

Kids fed a diet packed high in fats, sugars, and processed(加工) foods had lower IQs than those fed pasta(意大利面食), salads and fruit, it was found.

The effect is so great that researchers from the University of Bristol said those children with a “healthier” diet may get an IQ improvement.

Scientists stressed good diet was essential in a child’s early as the brain grows at its fastest rate during the first three years of life.

This indicated head growth at this time is linked to intellectual ability and “it is possible that good nutrition(营养)during this period may encourage excellent brain growth”

Scientists tracked the long term health and happiness of around 14,000 children born in 1991 and 1992 as part of the West Country’s Avon Longitudinal(纵向的)Study of Parents and Children(ALSPAC).

Parents were questioned about the types and frequency of the food and drink their children consumed when they were three, four, seven and eight and a half years old. According to their different changing form, these children were marked and given grades which ranged from minus two for the most healthy to 10 for the most unhealthy.

In the research, IQ was measured of 4,000 children when they were eight and half years old, using a validated(经过认证的)test-the Wechsler Intelligence Scale(韦氏儿童智力量表)for Children.

The results found after taking account of some influential factors, a leading processed food diet at the age of three was associated with a lower IQ at the age of eight and a half, whether the diet was improved after that age.

Every 1 point increase in dietary pattern score was associated with a 1.67 fall in IQ.

1.          Scientists stressed good diet was essential in a child’s early life because   .

A.the brain grows at its fastest rate during the first three years of life.

B.those children with a “healthier” diet must get an IQ improvement.

C.children brought up on healthy diets are less intelligent.

D.these children were given good grades.

2.          Which of the following in NOT true?

A.Those children with a “healthier” diet may get an IQ improvement.

B.Good nutrition at any stage may encourage excellent brain growth.

C.Scientists tracked the long term health and happiness of about 14,000 children.

D.Every 1 point increase in dietary pattern score was associated with a 1.67 fall in IQ.

3.          The recults found if a child ate a leading processed food diet when he was 3, he would      .

A.have a higher IQ

B.have a higher IQ as long as he improved his diet

C.have one IQ when he was 8

D.have a lower IQ whether he improved his diet

4.          Parents were questioned except when their children were      years old.

A.3

B.4

C.7

D.8

5.          What is the best title of the passage?

A.Food for thought

B.What is healthy food?

C.Healthy diet improves children’s intelligence

D.How to become clever?

 

【答案】

1.          A

2.          B

3.          D

4.          D

5.          C

【解析】

试题分析:

1.          细节题,由第四段Scientists stressed good diet was essential in a child’s early as the brain grows at its fastest rate during the first three years of life可以知道答案,所以选A

2.          细节题,可以用排除法,由第三段children with a “healthier” diet may get an IQ improvement.可以知道A;由第六段第一句Scientists tracked the long term health and happiness of around 14,000 children可以知道C;由最后一段Every 1 point increase in dietary pattern score was associated with a 1.67 fall in IQ. 可以知道D,所以选B

3.          细节题,由倒数第二段最后一句processed food diet at the age of three was associated with a lower IQ at the age of eight and a half, whether the diet was improved after that age可以知道答案,所以选D

4.          细节题,由倒数第四段第二行children consumed when they were three, four, seven and eight and a half years old可以知道答案,所以选D

5.          推理题,由本文的主要意思“健康的饮食能提高孩子们的智商”,所以选C

考点:本文为一篇说明文。

点评:本文说明了健康的饮食能提高孩子们的智商。先通读全文,然后带着问题,再读全文,找出答题所需要的依据,完成阅读。本文主要考查细节题,要求学生有很强的细节分析能力。

 

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Read the following directions on a bottle of medicine:

“Take two tablets(药片)with water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, as required, For maximum night-time and early morning relief, take two tablets at bed - time, Do not take more than six tablets in twenty-four hours.

For children six to twelve years old, give half the amount for a grownup. For children under six years old, ask for your doctor’s advice.

Reduce the amount if nervousness, restlessness, or sleeplessness occurs,”

1.The directions on this medicine bottle clearly warn the patient not to take more than     .

A.twenty-four tablets a day.                 B.eight tablets a day.

C.six tablets a day.                        D.three tablets a day.

2.We can infer from the directions that _______.

A.the medicine could cause some people to feel nervous.

B.children may take the same amount that grown-ups take.

C.one may not take this medicine before going to bed.

D.the medicine is a liquid.

3.If one cannot sleep, it is suggested that he _________ .

A.take two tablets before going to bed.

B.take less than two tablets before going to bed.

C.stop taking the medicine.

D.ask advice of a doctor.

4.Obviously the medicine _________ .

A.may be dangerous to small children.

B.cannot be taken by children under twelve years old.

C.may be taken by children but not by grown-ups.

D.may be taken by grown-ups but not by children.

5.What does the underlined word “ restlessness” in the last paragraph mean?

A.失眠             B.过敏             C.心悸             D.坐立不安

 

As any homemaker who has tried to keep order at the dinner table knows, there is far more to a family meal than food. Sociologist Michael Lewis has been studying 50 families to find out just how much more.

Lewis and his co-workers carried out their study by videotaping(录像) the families while they ate ordinary meals in their own homes. They found that parents with small families talk actively with each other and their children. But as the number of children gets larger, conversation gives way to the parents’ efforts to control the loud noise they make. That can have an important effect on the children. “In general the more question-asking the parents do, the higher the children’s IQ scores,” Lewis says. “And the more children there are, the less question-asking there is.”

The study also provides an explanation for why middle children often seem to have a harder time in life than their siblings(兄弟姐妹). Lewis found that in families with three or four children, dinner conversation is likely to center on the oldest child, who has the most to talk about, and the youngest, who needs the most attention. “Middle children are invisible,” says Lewis. “When you see someone get up from the table and walk around during dinner, chances are that it’s the middle child.” There is, however, one thing that stops all conversation and prevents anyone from having attention: “When the TV is on,” Lewis says, “dinner is a non-event.”

1.Parents with large families ask fewer questions at dinner because ______.

A.they are busy serving food to their children

B.they are busy keeping order at the dinner table

C.they have to pay more attention to younger children

D.they are tired out having prepared food for the whole family

2.By saying “Middle children are invisible” in paragraph 3, Lewis means that middle children ______.

A.have to help their parents to serve dinner

B.get the least attention from the family

C.are often kept away from the dinner table

D.find it hard to keep up with other children

3.Lewis’ research provides an answer to the question ______.

A.why TV is important in family life

B.why parents should keep good order

C.why children in small families seem to be quieter

D.why middle children seem to have more difficulties in life

4.Which of the following statements would the writer agree to?

A.It is important to have the right food for children.

B.It is a good idea to have the TV on during dinner.

C.Parents should talk to each of their children frequently.

D.Elder children should help the younger ones at dinner.

5.The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to ______.

A.show the relationship between parents and children.

B.teach parents ways to keep order at the dinner table.

C.report on the findings of a study.

D.give information about family problems.

 

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“Mom, let’s run through the rain,” a girl’s voice    29  me.

“No, honey. We’ll wait until it   30   down a bit,” Mom replied.

The young girl waited about another minute and    31  : “Mom, let’s run through the rain.”

“We’ll get wet if we do,” Mom said.

“No, we won’t, Mom. That’s not what you said this morning,” the young girl said as she  32    her Mom’s arm.

“This morning?   33   did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?”

“Don’t you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said,” If God can get us through this, he can get us through   34  .”

The entire crowd turned   35  . Mom paused and thought for a moment about    36  she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being   37   . But then we heard, “Honey, you are   38  . Let’s run through the rain. If we get wet, maybe we just need washing,” Mom said. Then    39  they ran.

We all stood    40 , smiling and laughing as they ran past the cars. Yes, they got wet. But they were   41   by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the   42   to their cars. Circumstances (境况) or people can take away your material possessions, and they can even take away your   43  . But no one can ever take away your precious   44  . So, don’t forget to make time and take the   45   to make memories every day! I hope you still take the time to run through the rain.

1.

A.talking

B.waiting

C.complaining

D.expecting

 

2.

A.as if

B.even if

C.because

D.when

 

3.

A.taking

B.putting

C.driving

D.washing

 

4.

A.caught

B.broke

C.impressed

D.called

 

5.

A.slows

B.comes

C.pushes

D.calms

 

6.

A.asked

B.repeated

C.required

D.added

 

7.

A.pulled

B.touched

C.waved

D.felt

 

8.

A.Why

B.How

C.When

D.Where

 

9.

A.the rain

B.the disease

C.anything

D.something

 

10.

A.still

B.silent

C.serious

D.angry

 

11.

A.what

B.how

C.whether

D.if

 

12.

A.dishonest

B.silly

C.daring

D.forgetful

 

13.

A.right

B.wrong

C.stupid

D.clever

 

14.

A.off

B.along

C.on

D.over

 

15.

A.sighing

B.joking

C.discussing

D.watching

 

16.

A.followed

B.guided

C.respected

D.praised

 

17.

A.time

B.way

C.same

D.best

 

18.

A.house

B.money

C.health

D.time

 

19.

A.children

B.memories

C.courage

D.experience

 

20.

A.possibilities

B.risk

C.opportunities

D.challenge

 

The 92-year-old, thin, calm and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, even though she is nearly blind, moved to a nursing home today.

Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the hall of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready.

As she walked slowly to the elevator, I provided a true description of her tiny room, including the old sheets that had been hung on her window. “I love it,” she said with the happiness of an eight-year-old girl having just been presented with a new puppy.

“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…just wait.”

“That doesn’t matter,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged. It’s how I arranged my mind. I have already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away.” She went on to explain, “Old age is like a bank account. You take what you’ve put in. So, my advice to you would be to put in a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories. Thank you for your part in filling my memory bank.” And with a smile, she said, “All my memories are happy ones.”

Mrs. Jones was always happy in the nursing home and she died at the age of 108.

1.We can infer from the passage that the author ________.

A.is one of Mrs. Jones’ children

B.is a relative of Mrs. Jones

C.works in the nursing home

D.is the owner of the nursing home

2.The room in which the old lady will live ________.

A.is very comfortable

B.is fairly big

C.isn’t well equipped

D.is equipped with new furniture

3.Mrs. Jones was very happy when told about her room because she ________.

A.couldn’t see what her room was like

B.thought the nursing home was her home

C.would have to live in the nursing home

D.had already made up her mind to be happy

4.Which of the following words can best describe Mrs. Jones?

A.Proud.

B.Pleasant.

C.Determined

D.Honest

 

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A good way to begin is to read aloud a sentence from a book suitable for your child's reading age. Then ask your youngster to repeat the sentence back to you correctly. Next, reread the sentence, leaving out a particular word. See if your child can identify the word you left out. At the beginning use only simple sentences. Gradually, increase the length of the sentences. Make sure you don’t rush things along too quickly, or your child may become discouraged and tired of the game.

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Encourage your child to learn easy and short poems. As his ability to do this becomes stronger, encourage him to remember longer poems. Do the same with songs.

1.The suggestions will be successful if____.

A.you find simple and funny games for your child

B.you can stimulate(激发)your child’s interest in the activity

C.you force your child to get involved in more practice

D.you improve your own hearing memory first

2.The purpose of asking your child to repeat what you say is __.

A.to practice his pronunciation

B.to develop his reading skills

C.to help him remember what he hears

D.to play a simple game he may find fun

3.The third paragraph mainly talks about ___.

A.another way to improve your child’s hearing memory

B.how you should take you child shopping with you

C.how to remember the items you want to buy

D.the way you help your child do shopping

4.The last sentence ‘Do the same with songs’ means you should encourage your child to learn and remember ___.

A.songs in the same way as he does with poems.

B.poems in the same way as he does with songs

C.the poems and songs which are similar in meaning

D.those songs that have the same meaning as poems

5.Who are the supposed readers of this passage?

A.Children.

B.Parents.

C.Teachers.

D.Psychologists.

 

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