The weight-loss world is full of assertions①, rarely proved, that some pill can help you “burn calories while you sleep.” But a recent Dutch study reports that it can be done – simply by eating more lean protein②.

Researchers report for the first time that consuming nearly a third of daily calories as lean protein – for example, lean meats without the skin – speeds up a person’s metabolism③ during sleep and that higher protein intake increases the burning of calories and fat during the day. Plus, when the study’s participants, who were all women of healthy weight, ate more protein, they felt fuller, more satisfied and less hungry than when they consumed a diet with the amount of protein, about 10 percent of calories.

The findings suggest that adding lean protein to your daily food “enables you to reach the same level of satiety④ that you are used to with about 80 percent of your normal energy intake,” notes Margriet Westerterp-Plantenga. “That means you can eat about 20 percent less and still have the same satiety.”

What gives protein its caloric edge? It’s more difficult for the body to metabolize protein than either fat or carbohydrates⑤. The body also doesn’t store protein as efficiently as it does carbohydrates or fat. So protein is more likely to be burned and that in turn requires more oxygen and helps you feel satisfied in the hours after eating.

But the latest findings don’t mean it’s time to dust off those high-protein diet books. The current study limited fat to about 30 percent of daily calories, and included 40 percent of calories as healthy carbohydrates, including fruit and vegetables. For example, lunch included bread, soy milk, fruit yogurt, tuna in water, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese and salad dressing.

1. According the first paragraph, we know that ______.

  A. there’re few studies on weight-loss in the world

B. many studies on weight-loss only cheat customers

C. only few studies are useful for weight-loss

D. there’re few studies about lean protein

2. According to the passage, lean protein can help burn calories while you sleep because ______.

  A. it can slow down a person’s metabolism       B. it’s difficult for the body to metabolize

  C. it will not make you feel full                D. it’s easy to be stored in the body

3. The underlined phrase “dust off” in the last paragraph means ______.

   A. get rid of      B. put away      C. get ready to rewrite      D. get ready to reuse

4. The passage is mainly to tell readers ______.

  A. there is a good diet for weight-losers

B. you can burn your calories in your sleep

  C. high-protein diet books will be popular

D. choosing right food is of great use

lose weight；be ashamed of；be embarrassed about；at least；follow one’s advice；recover from；work out；go on diets；put on weight；be dying to
21.Nowadays，many film stars__________________or take weightloss pills in order to stay slim.
22．After an operation，you must______________________________to help to recover.
23．Finally，the naughty boy________________what he had done.
24．If you are desired to be chosen to play the role of the slim girl in the play，first，you must________________.
25．The train leaves at 10∶45.Don’t worry；we have________________30 minutes to go there.
26．With a proper diet and good rest，he________________his illness quickly.
27．Though you are overweight，you shouldn’t______________________your body.
28．He________________have a flat of his own.
29．By________________regularly，you can feel you are full of energy.
30．It is easy to____________________if you eat too much fast food every day.

“My energy is soaring!” — Adrienne Farr

Adrienne’s busy career made it hard for her to follow a healthy diet. But when her scale topped 200 and her knees and back were aching, she knew it was time to a change. She told us that she had always battled her weight. In 21 days, THE DIGEST DIET helped Adrienne lose:

18.5 pounds

9.5 inches

And more that 7% of her body fat!

She says her back no longer aches and her knees feel better. She tells us, “I never thought it was possible to lose so much weight so quickly in such a healthy way. This is something I can do for the rest of my life.

“What’s better than seeing great results in a short 21 days?” — Wayne Nobes

Like so many, Wayne gained those “happiness pounds” in the first year of marriage. Too many nights of takeout and eating out left him overweight. But when his wife became pregnant with their first baby, everything changed. Wayne wanted to start fatherhood off on the right food, and on the THE DIGEST DIET he lost:

10 pounds

6.25 inches

And 7.5% of his total body fat

Today Wayne tells us he is feeling good from eating all the nutritious food. He says he is sleeping better and has more energy, which is definitely going to come in handy when their baby is born. He is thrilled that he can enjoy so many of the foods and flavors he loves, while still seeing a noticeable difference in the mirror.

“I can zip my size 10s!” — Dianne Rohan

Diane told us that she had battled her weight all her life. But once she hit her early 40s, nothing worked to help her lose. Her own doctor said, “You are middle aging!” Unwilling to accept that, she tried THE DIGEST DIET and in 21 days she lost:

11 pounds

8 inches

And almost 5% of her total body fat!

Now Diane tells us she feels less sluggish and her skin is clear and bright.

60. Adrienne Farr tried the digest diet because she _______

   A. was too busy to go on any diet

   B. had pain in her back and became thin

   C. had not enough money but some change

   D. wanted to change her health condition

61. Wayne Nobes _______.

   A. put on weight after he got married

   B. have never dined out since his marriage

   C. began the diet after his baby was born

   D. couldn’t eat what he wanted due to the diet

62. By saying “You are middle aging!” Diane’s doctor means _______.

   A. as a middle-aged woman she didn’t need to lose weight

   B. it was almost impossible for her to lose weight due to her age

   C. she hadn’t been trying her best to keep herself in good shape

   D. she should have dealt with her weight problem earlier

63. The passage is intended to ________.

   A. share with us some stories of successful people

   B. show the importance of keeping ourselves healthy

   C. instruct us on how to go on a proper diet

   D. advertise a special kind of slimming diet

PART FOUR   WRITING

SECTION A ( 10 points )

Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage.

Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS （每空不超过三个单词）for each answer.

A listener has written from China for advice about how to lose weight. Michael in Shanghai says he is 26 and has battled obesity （肥胖）for most of his life.

Obesity , a severe weight problem, is a complex condition. A doctor may advise taking medicine along with changing one’s behaviors. Experts say that the most successful weight—loss plans include a well-balanced diet and exercise.

People who want to avoid weight gain have to balance the number of calories they eat with the number of calories they use. To lose weight, you can reduce the number of calories you take in, increase the number you use, or both.

A recent study looked at four of the most popular dieting plans in the US. Researchers at Stanford University in California studied over 300 overweight women, mostly in their thirties and forties. Each woman went on one of the four plans: Atkins, The Zone, Ornish or LEARN. The women attended diet classes and received written information about the food plans.

At the end of the year, the women on the Atkins diet had lost the most, more than four and one-half kilograms on average. They also did better on tests for cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

Christopher Gardner, who led the study, says the Atkins diet may be more successful because of its simple message to eat less sugar. He also says that the advice to increase protein in the diet leads to more satisfying meals. He says that there was not enough money to study men, but that men would probably have similar results.

Last week, another report based on thirty-one studies suggested that only a small minority of people have long-term success with dieting. Most dieters regained their lost weight within five years and often they become more overweight. But those who kept the weight off generally were the ones who exercised.

Title:  71. Proper ___________to lose weight

PART FOUR   WRITING

SECTION A ( 10 points )

Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage.

Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS （每空不超过三个单词）for each answer.

A listener has written from China for advice about how to lose weight. Michael in Shanghai says he is 26 and has battled obesity （肥胖）for most of his life.

 Obesity , a severe weight problem, is a complex condition. A doctor may advise taking medicine along with changing one’s behaviors. Experts say that the most successful weight—loss plans include a well-balanced diet and exercise.

  People who want to avoid weight gain have to balance the number of calories they eat with the number of calories they use. To lose weight, you can reduce the number of calories you take in, increase the number you use, or both.

  A recent study looked at four of the most popular dieting plans in the US. Researchers at Stanford University in California studied over 300 overweight women, mostly in their thirties and forties. Each woman went on one of the four plans: Atkins, The Zone, Ornish or LEARN. The women attended diet classes and received written information about the food plans.

  At the end of the year, the women on the Atkins diet had lost the most, more than four and one-half kilograms on average. They also did better on tests for cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

  Christopher Gardner, who led the study, says the Atkins diet may be more successful because of its simple message to eat less sugar. He also says that the advice to increase protein in the diet leads to more satisfying meals. He says that there was not enough money to study men, but that men would probably have similar results.

  Last week, another report based on thirty-one studies suggested that only a small minority of people have long-term success with dieting. Most dieters regained their lost weight within five years and often they become more overweight. But those who kept the weight off generally were the ones who exercised.

Title:  71. Proper ___________to lose weight