Many facts suggest that children are overweight and
the situation is getting worse, according to the doctors. I feel there are a
number of reasons for this.
Some people blame the fact that we are surrounded by
shops selling unhealthy, fatty foods, such as fried chicken and ice cream, at
low prices. This has turned out a whole generation of grown-ups who seldom cook
a meal for themselves. If there were fewer of these restaurants, then probably
children would buy less take-away food.
There is another argument that blames parents for
allowing their children to become overweight. I agree with this, because good
eating habits begin early in life, long before children start to visit fast
food shops. If children are given fried chicken and chocolate rather than
healthy food, or are always allowed to choose what they eat, they will go for
sweet and salty foods every time, and this will carry on throughout their
lives.
There is a third reason for this situation. Children
these days take very little exercise. They do not walk to school. When they get
home, they sit in front of the television or their computers and play computer
games. Not only is this an unhealthy pastime, it also gives them time to eat
more unhealthy food. What they need is to go outside and play active games or
sports.
The above are the main reasons for this problem, and
therefore we have to encourage young people to be more active, as well as steer
them away from fast food shops and bad eating habits.
1.According to the text, what kind of children may eat
more unhealthy food?
A.Those who
often take exercise.
B.Those who
often watch television.
C.Those who
often have meals at home.
D.Those who
often walk to school.
2.The author thinks that children are becoming
overweight because
A.their parents
often cook meals for them
B.they are too
busy to go out and play
C.they can' t
choose what to eat
D.there are too
many fast food shops around
3.The word "steer" underlined in the last
sentence most probably means _______.
A.force B.guide C.expect D.observe
4.The main purpose of the text is to _________.
A.tell a story B.provide facts
C.give advice D.compare
opinions