Question

【题目】There is no doubt that obesity is one of the biggest problems that many men and women of all ages suffer from. Although everybody wants to lose weight quickly, burning fat is no easy task. Here are a few tips on weight loss. Don’t expect to just read these tips and expect to lose weight while you sleep. 【1】

It is very important to drink a lot of water while reducing the use of salt. 【2】

Try not to eat the foods that contain high amounts of fat and instead focus on eating foods rich in fiber.

【3】 This is the best way to lose weight, as playing a sport can give a person a sense of confidence.

Avoid taking medicines that help reduce your appetite, as they usually have many side effects and can do you more harm than good. Also, you shouldn’t follow unusual diets such as those that focus on drinking large amounts of vitamin-concentrated liquids and the like. 【4】

Finally, everyone should know and understand that obesity will eventually lead to bigger and more dangerous diseases and conditions, so it is best for us to stay fit before we gain weight while we still have a chance. 【5】 It’s better for you to take things slowly and start with losing just a few pounds a month and then increasing that.

A. Just stick to the most popular diets.

B. It will take a lot of effort on your part to succeed.

C. Exercise consistently while you’re on a diet.

D. Salt tends to store water in the body leading to weight again.

E. And in case you feel hungry you should eat low-calories foods.

F. Also, make sure you don’t work on reducing too much weight too fast.

G. When in doubt, don’t be afraid to ask your doctor for recommendations.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】D

【3】C

【4】A

【5】F

【解析】本文主要介绍了减肥的五点建议。

【1】本句与上一句紧密衔接，上一句提到不要指望读完这五点建议再睡一觉就能减肥，因此，本句应提到采取措施，付出努力。

【2】承接上一句，说明多喝水少吃盐的原因是盐会储存身体里的水分，增加体重。

【3】本段第二句中的this即指代本句，而第二句中playing a sport提示本句是在讲运动减肥。

【4】承接上一句。上文提到shouldn’t follow unusual diets，因此要坚持最大众的饮食。unusual与popular相对应。

【5】衔接上下文，说明在保持体形的同时还要注意减肥不要太快，需要慢慢来。下文的take things slowly起到提示作用。