British researchers have found that children’s IQ predicts their probability of becoming vegetarians (素食者) as young adults.

Recent studies suggest that vegetarianism may be associated with lower cholesterol (胆固醇), reduced risk of overweight and heart disease.

“We know from other studies that brighter children tend to behave in a healthier fashion as adults—they’re less likely to smoke, less likely to be overweight，less likely to have high blood pressure and more likely to take exercise.” lead author Catharine Gale said, “This study provides further evidence that people  with a high IQ tend to have a healthier lifestyle.”

In the study, Gale’s team collected data on nearly 8,200 men and women aged 30, whose IQ had been tested when they were 10 years of age.

“Children who scored higher on IQ tests at age 10 were more likely than those who got lower scores to report that they were vegetarian at the age of 30.”Gale said. 

The researchers found that 4.5 percent of participants were vegetarians. Of these, 2.5 percent were vegan, and 33.6 percent said they were vegetarian but also ate fish or chicken.

There was no difference in IQ score between strict vegetarians and those who said they were vegetarian but also ate fish or chicken，the researchers added.

One expert said the findings weren’t the whole answer，however.

“We don’t know the beliefs or attitudes of the parents of the children，nor do we know if there was a particular event that led these children to becoming vegetarian in their teens or adulthood.” said Lona Sandon, and assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.

1.From the article，we know that ________.

A．brighter children are likely to become vegetarians when they are ten. 

B．people with a higher IQ will not be overweight

C．brighter children are likely to have a healthier lifestyle

D．overweight may cause high blood pressure

2.What does the underlined word “vegan” in the sixth paragraph mean?

A．Someone who only eats vegetables.

B．Someone who chooses not to eat meat or fish. 

C．Someone who likes eating meat and fish.

D．Someone who likes eating vegetables.

3.This study left some unanswered questions EXCEPT “________”．

A．Did the vegetarian children grow up in a family with a vegetarian parent?

B．Did the children eat a primarily vegetarian diet at the age of 10?

C．Were meatless meals regularly served in the participants’ families?

D．Did the vegetarian children really have a high IQ?

4.The main idea of the passage is that ________.

A．the low IQ children will be unhealthier when they grow up

B．being vegetarians can reduce the risk of overweight and heart disease

C．IQ is important to vegetarians

D．high IQ children are more likely to become vegetarian when they grow up

从A、B、C、D四个选项中找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

vegan             A. yoghurt     B. energy     C. vegetarian     D. digest

chemical          A. chant       B. stomach    C. choice        D. perch

diet              A. achievement  B. variety     C. brief         D. believe

thunderstorm      A. within       B. southern     C. cloth        D. breathe

examine          A. explain      B. example     C. exercise      D. exit

For much of the world, vegetarianism (素食主义) is largely a matter of economics: Meat costs a lot more than beans or rice, so meat becomes a special-occasion dish. Even where meat is more plentiful, it’s still used in control, and it often provides a side note to a meal rather than taking center stage.

In countries like the United States where meat is not as expensive, though, people choose to be vegetarians for reasons other than cost. Parental preferences(父母亲的偏爱), religious or other beliefs, and health problems are among the most common reasons for choosing to be a vegetarian. Many people choose a vegetarian diet out of concern over animal rights or the environment. And lots of people have more than one reason for choosing vegetarianism.

Different people follow different forms of vegetarianism. A true vegetarian eats no meat at all, including chicken and fish. A lactoovo(乳制品)  vegetarian eats dairy products  and eggs, but keeps out meat, fish, and chicken. It follows, then, that a lacto(乳，乳汁) vegetarian eats dairy products but not eggs, and an ovo （蛋，鸡蛋） vegetarian eats eggs but not dairy products.

A stricter form of vegetarianism is veganism. Not only are eggs and dairy products excluded (排除) from a vegan diet, so are animal products like honey. Some macrobiotic (养生的) diets fall into the vegan category. Macrobiotic diets limit not only animal products but also refined（经过提炼的） and processed foods, foods with preservatives, and foods that contain caffeine or other stimulants (刺激物).

Following a macrobiotic or vegan diet could lead to nutritional deficiencies (营养不足) in some people. Teens need to be sure their diets include enough nutrients to fuel growth, particularly protein and calcium (钙). If you’re interested in following a vegan or macrobiotic diet it’s a good idea to talk to a registered dietitian（营养学家）. He or she can help you design meal plans that include enough nutrients.

1. The underlined sentence in the first paragraph probably means ______.

A. there is usually a note beside the meat in a meal

B. meat often attracts people’s attention in a meal

C. meat is served only a small amount in a meal

D. meat should play an important part in a meal

2. Which of the following is NOT the reason for Americans being vegetarians?

A. They are environmentally friendly.

B. They are concerned about the rights of animals.

C. They worry about their own health.

D. They can’t afford to buy meat.

3. A vegan diet will include ______.

A. neither animal products nor diary products

B. diary products but no eggs

C. animal products like honey

D. processed food

4. According to the passage, the author would probably think that ______.

A. all the people should become vegetarians

B. teens should be careful to be vegetarians

C. vegetarianism is not a good thing for the world

D. vegetarianism can make a country develop faster

For much of the world, vegetarianism (素食主义) is largely a matter of economics: Meat costs a lot more than beans or rice, so meat becomes a special-occasion dish. Even where meat is more plentiful, it’s still used in control, and it often provides a side note to a meal rather than taking center stage.

In countries like the United States where meat is not as expensive, though, people choose to be vegetarians for reasons other than cost. Parental preferences(父母亲的偏爱), religious or other beliefs, and health problems are among the most common reasons for choosing to be a vegetarian. Many people choose a vegetarian diet out of concern over animal rights or the environment. And lots of people have more than one reason for choosing vegetarianism.

Different people follow different forms of vegetarianism. A true vegetarian eats no meat at all, including chicken and fish. A lactoovo(乳制品)  vegetarian eats dairy products  and eggs, but keeps out meat, fish, and chicken. It follows, then, that a lacto(乳，乳汁) vegetarian eats dairy products but not eggs, and an ovo （蛋，鸡蛋） vegetarian eats eggs but not dairy products.

A stricter form of vegetarianism is veganism. Not only are eggs and dairy products excluded (排除) from a vegan diet, so are animal products like honey. Some macrobiotic (养生的) diets fall into the vegan category. Macrobiotic diets limit not only animal products but also refined（经过提炼的） and processed foods, foods with preservatives, and foods that contain caffeine or other stimulants (刺激物).

Following a macrobiotic or vegan diet could lead to nutritional deficiencies (营养不足) in some people. Teens need to be sure their diets include enough nutrients to fuel growth, particularly protein and calcium (钙). If you’re interested in following a vegan or macrobiotic diet it’s a good idea to talk to a registered dietitian（营养学家）. He or she can help you design meal plans that include enough nutrients.

1.The underlined sentence in the first paragraph probably means ______.

A. there is usually a note beside the meat in a meal

B. meat often attracts people’s attention in a meal

C. meat is served only a small amount in a meal

D. meat should play an important part in a meal

2.Which of the following is NOT the reason for Americans being vegetarians?

A. They are environmentally friendly.

B. They are concerned about the rights of animals.

C. They worry about their own health.

D. They can’t afford to buy meat.

3. A vegan diet will include ______.

A. neither animal products nor diary products

B. diary products but no eggs

C. animal products like honey

D. processed food

4. According to the passage, the author would probably think that ______.

A. all the people should become vegetarians

B. teens should be careful to be vegetarians

C. vegetarianism is not a good thing for the world

D. vegetarianism can make a country develop faster

Cleanse, tone and moisturize: three words that everyone should keep in mind when going through their daily routines. As a society, we decide what are important habits to keep up with, such as taking care of your skin.

It takes a good five minutes every morning and night to properly care for your skin, but most men and women believe that they do not have time in their busy schedule to do so. Having good skin boosts（增加）sef-confidence and improve overall health and attitude.

Cleansing the face is important for women who wear make-up because it clears the face from exposure to free radicals（自由基） in the air. Toning your face is important to balance your skin’s PH level ( which needs to be between 4.5 and 5.5 ) and also to remove the impurities from water, which is full of lead. Finally, moisturizing your face hydrates（增湿）the skin.

In this day and age there are more issues with free radicals that damage your skin than ever before. Smog, UVA/ UVB damage, smoke, alcohol, and more are all negative contributing factors to damaging the aging of your skin.

The global community has advanced the environment into a high percentage of free radical, but we also now have the technology for the best skin care. The issue with skin care is most people feel that you only need to take action if you have a serious skin condition, such as acne(粉刺). But no matter what age and what condition your skin is in, you should actively do something to maintain it.

Most skin care products today are all-natural; many of them advertise being 100 percent vegan（素食）.

Ingredients（成分）that are natural for anti-aging are : DMAE, alpha lapoic acid, antioxidants, collagen booster, SPF and many more. All of these ingredients help prevent aging and sun damage while regenerating new skin cells. Aging appears fastest on your face, neck, and back of the hands and feet, which means you must apply skin care products to all areas. People need to take care of their skin, whether they have a skin condition or not.

If one wants to age gracefully, one must put forth the effort on their skin.