A new study has found evidence of aggressive (攻击性的) behavior in children who drink four or more servings of soft drinks every day. Information for the study came from the mothers of 3,000 5-year-olds. Researchers asked the women to keep a record of how many servings of soft drinks their children drank over a two-month period. They were also asked to complete a checklist of their children’s behavior.

The researchers have found that 43 percent of the children drink at least one daily serving of soda, and 4 percent of the youngsters have even four or more sodas to drink every day.

Shakira Suglia, a famous expert, says they’ve found that children who drink the most soda are more than twice as likely as those who drink no soda to show signs of aggression.

“For the children who consume four or more soft drinks per day, we see more withdrawn behaviors, which make them hard to get along well with others.”

The aggressive behaviors include destroying possessions belonging to others, taking part in fights and physically attacking people.

The researchers have determined the link after considering factors like the child’s age and sex. They have also considered other possible influence, such as whether the boys and girls are eating sweets or giving fruit drinks on a normal day. In addition, the researchers have examined parenting styles and other social conditions that may be taking place in the home.

Researches are trying to find why young children who drink a lot of soda have behavior problems. An ingredient often found in soft drinks is caffeine, which helps to make people feel energetic. Doctor Suglia suggests that caffeine could cause the 5-year-olds to be more aggressive. Earlier studies of adults have found the highest sugar levels in those who carry weapons (武器) and show signs of negative social behavior.

1.What section of a newspaper is the passage probably taken from?

A. Scientific Technology B. Science Fictions C. Social News D. Health Report

2.The underlined word “withdrawn” in paragraph 4 can probably be replaced by the word ______.

A. backwardB. unsocialC. generousD. friendly

3. Researchers studied the following aspects of the children except ______.

A. ageB. sexC. gamesD. parents

4.According to the research, which of the following is right?

A. Mothers were asked to keep a record of how many servings of soft drinks their children drank over a three-month period.

B. 4 percent of the youngsters have even four or fewer sodas to drink every day.

C. Children who drink no soda show fewer aggressive behaviors.

D. Children with the highest sugar levels tend to carry weapons and show signs of negative social behavior.

5.After a further study on ingredients in soda, Shakira Suglia implies that the direct cause of the aggressive behaviors may be ______.

A. soft drinksB. attention problems C. caffeineD. social conditions

 

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How to Build Confidence

Everybody in this world wants to be rich and successful. But, the big question is HOW? How can you turn yourself into a popular personality?

Well, you need to have confidence. Confidence is the feeling of certainty and trusting in one’s own ability.

Start your journey to become successful by following these seven confidence-building steps.

Recognize what makes you feel inferior -- Let’s accept the fact that no one in this world is perfect. Everyone has some shortcomings and it is natural. So, if there is something that makes you feel ashamed of yourself just make a note of it. Instead of being upset over your shortcomings, you need to figure out ways to overcome them.

Dress smartly and look more attractive -- Yes, you are right that a person should be beautiful at heart but you ought to work on your looks too. You might have not realized but dressing up nicely can increase your confidence. Work hard to improve your looks and you will definitely notice a positive change in your personally.

Don’t worry about what others say -- Those who think about others car never succeed in their lives. So, if you really wish to increase your confidence levels, stop thinking about the world right away. Have faith in your capabilities and show the world that you are a leader. And just in case you are afraid of criticism, your dream of becoming successful person will always remain a dream.

Stay happy – Happiness plays an important part in a successful life. So, try to find out what makes you happy and keep yourself involved in those activities only.

Be a curious learner -- Learning is part of our life. It is a continuous process which lasts till the last breath. Knowledge not only makes you superior but enriches your personality altogether.

Express yourself -- There are many people who don’t express their feelings and opinions at all just because they are afraid of being laughed at. Well, don’t be afraid and express yourself wherever possible, it will make people realize your presence and you may get the response. So, the next time you have something on your mind, say it aloud.

Self esteem and confidence are some of the most important things you need to be successful in life.

How to become 1.

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Confidence is the feeling of certainty and trusting in one’s own ability.

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Realize the 4. of your frustration

_5. down what makes you upset and overcome it.

Dress smartly and look more attractive

We like warm-hearted persons of course, but you ought to work on your looks as 6. .

_7. worrying about what others say

Believe in your capabilities and show the world that you are a leader.

Stay happy

Only 8. in the activities which make you happy.

Be a leader of 9.

Knowledge not only makes you superior but enriches your personality altogether.

express yourself

People will find you are 10. and you may get the response.

 

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