The secret of staying slim could be as simple as keeping your mind on your meals. Research suggests that   1 ourselves from distractions and concentrating completely on the food that is in front of us, helps us stay in   2 . Such ‘mindful eating’ ensures that the   3 is in tune with (協(xié)調(diào)) the body, enabling it to ‘hear’ the chemical   4 that tell it that we are full。
Digestion   5  a complex series of signals between the gut (腸道)and the nervous system and it takes about 20 minutes for the brain to tell that the body has eaten enough. This means that if someone eats too   6 , the signals will come slowly, leading to   7 .
Scientists say that distractions make it  8 for us to remember what we have eaten. This absent-mindedness stops us from feeling   9  – and sends us reaching for some snacks later on. It is thought that our memory of what we have eaten plays a key role in   10  appetite. This means that distractions stop us from remembering the detail of what we have eaten – leaving us feeling   11 .
Advocates of mindful eating   12 chewing food slowly and taking note of its color, smell and flavor. Before   13  dieters should ask themselves if they are really hungry---and if not, distract themselves by going for a walk or reading. Done  14 , mindful eating may not only leave you   15 , but also make you enjoy mealtimes.
小題1:
A．feelingB．protectingC．freeingD．saving
小題2:
A．shapeB．healthC．touchD．business
小題3:
A．a(chǎn)ppetiteB．speedC．emotionD．mind
小題4:
A．ordersB．soundsC．desiresD．messages
小題5:
A．discoversB．involvesC．sendsD．holds
小題6:
A．quicklyB．slowlyC．graduallyD．suddenly
小題7:
A．imbalanceB．damageC．overeatingD．failure
小題8:
A．clearerB．easierC．sharperD．harder
小題9:
A．fullB．greatC．comfortableD．delicious
小題10:
A．buildingB．losingC．controllingD．improving
小題11:
A．upsetB．eagerC．hungryD．desperate
小題12:
A．mindB．a(chǎn)dviseC．a(chǎn)voidD．consider
小題13:
A．snackingB．runningC．writingD．cooking
小題14:
A．quietlyB．stronglyC．properlyD．poorly
小題15:
A．slimB．fatC．strongD．calm

小題1:C
小題2:A
小題3:D
小題4:D
小題5:B
小題6:A
小題7:C
小題8:D
小題9:A
小題10:C
小題11:C
小題12:B
小題13:A
小題14:C
小題15:A

試題分析：本文敘述了意念減肥法能還你好身材。大量的研究顯示，將我們從各種干擾和分散注意力的事物中解脫出來(lái)，并且將關(guān)注的焦點(diǎn)都放在我們眼前的這餐食物之上，不僅可以幫助我們保持體型，同時(shí)還能使得我們更加享受美食。
小題1:考查動(dòng)名詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. feeling感覺(jué)； B. protecting保護(hù)； C. freeing解放，釋放； D. saving挽救。根據(jù)keeping your mind on your meals要注意關(guān)注飲食，所以從其他的事物中解脫出來(lái)。有大量的研究顯示，將我們從各種干擾和分散注意力的事物中解脫（freeing）出來(lái)，并且將關(guān)注的焦點(diǎn)都放在我們眼前的這餐食物之上，這樣做就能幫助我們體態(tài)輕盈。故選C。 
小題2:考查名詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. shape身材； B. health 健康； C. touch觸摸； D. business 生意。根據(jù)     ourselves from distractions可知將關(guān)注的焦點(diǎn)都放在我們眼前的這餐食物之上，這樣做就能幫助我們體態(tài)輕盈（shape）。故選A。
小題3:考查名詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. appetite欲望； B. speed速度； C. emotion情感； D. mind注意，理智。根據(jù)‘mindful eating可知這樣一種“全神貫注進(jìn)食”的方法其實(shí)是使得我們的“身心合一”，故選D。
小題4:考查名詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. orders命令； B. sounds聲音； C. desires心愿； D. messages 信息。根據(jù)chemical可知用來(lái)修飾信息。同時(shí)讓我們的身體更清晰的接收到某種化學(xué)信息，它將告訴我們，自己已經(jīng)吃飽了。故選D。 
小題5:考查動(dòng)詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. discovers發(fā)現(xiàn)； B. involves 包含； C. sends發(fā)送； D. holds保存。根據(jù)a complex series of signals可知消化系統(tǒng)中，腸道與神經(jīng)系統(tǒng)之間存在了一系列復(fù)雜的激素響應(yīng)信號(hào)，故選B。
小題6:考查副詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. quickly快地； B. slowly 慢地； C. gradually逐漸地； D. suddenly 突然。根據(jù)the signals will come slowly這里用了slowly與它對(duì)應(yīng)的是quickly。這也就意味著，如果你吃得太快的話，這一信號(hào)將被大大延遲，這將導(dǎo)致你吃得更多。故選A。
小題7:考查名詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. imbalance不平衡； B. damage損害； C. overeating暴飲暴食； D. failure 失敗。根據(jù)it takes about 20 minutes for the brain to tell that the body has eaten enough因?yàn)槌缘目�，吃飽的信�?hào)還沒(méi)有來(lái)，所以就吃多了。.如果你吃得太快的話，這一信號(hào)將被大大延遲，這將導(dǎo)致你吃得更多。故選C。 
小題8:考查形容詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. clearer更清楚的； B. easier更容易的； C. sharper更鋒利的；         D. harder更難的。根據(jù)distractions可知由于沒(méi)有關(guān)注自己吃的什么，所以不太記得自己吃的什么�？茖W(xué)家說(shuō)分心使我們很難記得我們剛剛吃了什么，故選D。
小題9:考查形容詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。 A. full滿的； B. great大的； C. comfortable舒適的； D. delicious可口的。根據(jù)sends us reaching for some snacks later on因?yàn)椴伙�。這樣“開小差”的狀態(tài)會(huì)讓我們很難感知到身體的飽足感，這便使得我們產(chǎn)生了吃午后小點(diǎn)的想法。故選A。 
小題10:考查動(dòng)名詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。A. building建筑； B. losing丟失； C. controlling控制； D. improving提高。根據(jù)absent-mindedness stops us from feeling可知據(jù)認(rèn)為，記憶在進(jìn)食過(guò)程中有著重要的作用，它能抑制我們的食欲。故選C。
小題11:考查形容詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。A. upset不安； B. eager渴望的； C. hungry 饑餓的； D. desperate 絕望的。根據(jù)上文可知這就意味著，轉(zhuǎn)移注意力和分心將使我們難以記住吃了什么，并且讓我們感到饑餓。故選C。
小題12:考查動(dòng)詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。A. mind介意； B. advise建議； C. avoid避免； D. consider考慮。根據(jù)下文可知chewing food slowly，advise doing建議做某事。意念進(jìn)食的倡導(dǎo)者建議（advise）說(shuō)慢慢地進(jìn)食，記住食物的顏色、氣道及滋味。故選B。  
小題13:考查動(dòng)詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。A. snacking吃零食； B. running跑； C. writing 寫； D. cooking做飯。根據(jù)sends us reaching for some snacks later on.可知在吃零食之前，節(jié)食者應(yīng)該好好問(wèn)問(wèn)自己，是否真的餓了，故選A。 
小題14:考查副詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。A. quietly安靜地； B. strongly堅(jiān)強(qiáng)地； C. properly 適當(dāng)?shù)兀?D. poorly 貧乏地。根據(jù)常識(shí)可知必須實(shí)施得當(dāng)。如果實(shí)施手法得當(dāng)（properly），“意念進(jìn)食法”不僅可以幫助我們保持體型，同時(shí)還能使得我們更加享受美食。故選C。
小題15:考查形容詞及語(yǔ)境的理解。A. slim苗條的； B. fat肥胖的； C. strong堅(jiān)強(qiáng)的； D. calm平靜。根據(jù)The secret of staying slim could be as simple as keeping your mind on your meals.如果實(shí)施手法得當(dāng)，“意念進(jìn)食法”不僅可以幫助我們保持體型（slim），同時(shí)還能使得我們更加享受美食。故選A。
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A．It is nothing serious.B．One’s life is at risk.
C．One has to be sent to hospital.D．One is sure to breathe easily.
小題3:According to immunotherapy, the patient is supposed to________.
A．take some medicines to produce antibodies
B．have immediate operations
C．be given the allergy-causing substance until the patient develops resistance
D．be exposed to enough allergy-causing substances
小題4:The best title would be _______.
A．The ABCs of AllergiesB．The Cause of Allergies
C．The Treatment of AllergiesD．The Prevention of Allergies

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As we know, it is common for people to catch a cold in winter and most people believe they know the reason for colds. However, scientists say people have some wrong beliefs about the cause of colds.
Many people think that once you get infected by colds, you will not be easy to be attacked by colds for the rest of your life. That’s not the case. There are about 200 different viruses that cause the common cold. You catch a cold because of one kind of them this time, but you might catch a cold next time because of another.
Others believe that people get sick just because of the cold weather in winter. That is also wrong.
It’s because people tend to stay closer in winter and the cold virus is transmitted from one person to another through handshakes, sneezing, or coughing.
While there is no actual cure for the common cold, scientists say there are still a few things you can do to help you. Some experts say honey and chicken soup are effective against colds. Especially honey. There is increasing evidence that it helps shorten the duration of the common cold sometimes even by two to three days particularly in children. Chicken soup also helps reduce the duration of the cold.
In addition, if you do have a cold and you don’t feel like eating anything, it’s not going to hurt you but you have to drink a lot and you can drink water or tea because doctors say the water cycle in your bodies helps to cure colds. That’s very important. Though there is more than one way to deal with colds, doctors say the best advice is to continue using whatever works best for you.
小題1:We know from the second paragraph that ______.
A．the common cold is caused by only one virus
B．there are people who never catch a cold
C．colds can be caused by different viruses
D．a(chǎn)ll people are easily attacked by colds
小題2: The underlined word “transmitted” in the fourth paragraph means “______”.
A．passedB．changedC．curedD．caused
小題3:If you have a cold, you can do the following except ______.
A．drinking a lot of waterB．drinking chicken soups
C．eating honeyD．forcing yourself to eat
小題4: It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A．now scientists have found out practical treatment for colds
B．different people may have different ways to fight against colds
C．working in freezing weather is the main reason for colds
D．colds can be passed from animals to human beings

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科目：高中英語(yǔ) 來(lái)源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

The smell of fresh air is becoming something of a distant memory, thanks to our increasing use of fragrance (香氣). From air fresheners to scented (有香味的) candles, we live in a world of scent.
Recent figures show seven in ten people use air fresheners or scented candles to keep our homes smelling sweet. Yet recent records suggest that perfumed products could affect our health, causing problems including allergies (過(guò)敏), headaches and asthma (哮喘) .
One leading expert believes nearly a third of people suffer health effects from being exposed to scents. A major problem is so-called “contact” allergy—where perfumes and scented products cause eczema (濕疹) when they come into contact with the skin. About one in 20 is thought to be affected by fragrance allergy.
“Often it may not be immediately obvious that you have developed a fragrance allergy,” says Dr. Baron. “You don’t react immediately. Gradually, as you are exposed more and more, the body increases its reaction, until it becomes noticeable to you.”
People with pre-existing eczema are particularly vulnerable (易受影響). “The eczema worsens in areas in contact with perfumes,” says Dr. Baron. “But even those without allergies can be at risk of fragrance allergy.” You can become suddenly allergic to perfumes and personal care products that you have been using for years. “Even if you know which fragrance causes a problem, it can be difficult to avoid, as most personal care products –soap, shampoo, sun cream and washing powder—contain fragrances,” says Dr. Baron.
And strong scents can also cause headaches. Fragrances activate the nose’s nerve cells, stimulating the nerve system associated with head pain. To minimize risk, sufferers are advised to minimize the contact.
“Fragrance suggest cleanliness – yet people are smelling a potentially dangerous chemical mixture,” says Anne Steinemann, professor of the University of Washington. “We often use them to mask one problem – as with air fresheners – but create a greater one – adding poisonous chemicals to the air.”
小題1:What is the text mainly about?
A．The world trend of using fragrance.
B．The benefits of using non-fragranced products.
C．The health problems caused by fragrance
D．The ways of removing allergy.
小題2:According to Dr. Baron,            .
A．our bodies have an immediate reaction to fragrance.
B．seven in ten have suffered fragrance allergy.
C．fragrance can affect people who don’t have allergy
D．people can avoid contacting with fragrance easily
小題3:Which of the following questions does the text NOT answer?
A．Which products contain fragrance?
B．What’s the influence of fragrance in the air?
C．What are the air fresheners made up of?
D．How are headaches caused by fragrance?
小題4:The following paragraph might discuss            .
A．the asthma caused by strong scents.
B．people’s efforts to protect fresh air.
C．the methods of curing eczema
D．the bad effects of air fresheners.

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