Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.
Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people. however. are worried about the weight that comes along.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You needn't turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.
. Before you leave home for a large meal, have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods. Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate; a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.
Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them.
Choose lean meat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables;
If you have a sweet tooth, try mints and fruits. They don't have fat content as cream and chocolate.
Don't let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories(卡路里)．
1. Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may_______.
A. bring weight problems
B. cause all kinds of trouble
C. make you worried about your foods
D. make you hate delicious foods
2. In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you'd better_______.
A. just drink water and eat vegetables
B. not eat the food in high fat
C. never go to large meals
D. turn away from delicious foods
3. According to the last part, _______ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.
A. soup B. water
C. salad D. exercise
4.The underlined sentence "You are not alone." means "_______."
A. Other people have the same problem
B. No people have the same problem
C. You won't feel lonely any more
D. You won't like holidays any more
5. Which of the following is best for_______?
A. Begin with soup B. Do not miss meals
C. Avoid delicious food D. Use a small plate
Dear Kate,
My first stop in London was Buckingham Palace. Kings and queens and their families have lived in Buckingham Palace since 1837. Queen Victoria made Buckingham Palace her home in 1837. But it was not big enough for all her guests. More importantly, it was not big enough for all the children she planned to have, so she made the palace bigger and bigger.
I saw a parade at Buckingham Palace this morning. It's called the Changing of the Guard. It's fascinating. The guards wear interesting uniforms with red coats and tall hats. Since 1660, the kings and queens of England have had these special guards to protect them.
The ceremony(仪式) lasted about 45 minutes. The new guards marched to the palace with a band to replace the old guards. They did this in a colourful ceremony with music. It's interesting that they played both traditional music and popular songs. The Changing of Guard takes place in front of Buckingham Palace every day in spring and summer, and every two days in autumn and winter.
I went to the Houses of Parliament after I saw the Changing of the Guard. What are the Houses of Parliament? Well, I guess the country's leaders meet there to discuss important decisions.
Next to the Houses of Parliament stands a tall clock tower. Most people call it Big Ben. You know what? The name Big Ben does not refer to the clock tower. Big Ben is actually the 13-ton bell inside it!
Take care!
Judy
1.What's the most important reason for Queen Victoria to make her palace bigger and bigger?
A. She wanted to have big meetings there.
B. She had more and more guests.
C. She planned to have a lot of children.
D. She wanted it to be more famous.
2. Which is NOT true about the Changing of the Guard?
A. The guards wear red coats and tall hats.
B. The ceremony lasts less than an hour.
C. The guards played different kinds of music.
D. The ceremony was held in the Palace.
3.In winter if you miss the Changing of the Guard ceremony on Wednesday, you may watch it ____.
A. on Thursday B. on Friday
C. only next week D. only next month
4. The underlined word "replace" most probably means_______.
A.替代B.问候C.看望D.检查
5. How many places of interest does Judy talk about?
A. Five. B. Four.
C. Three. D. Two.
When Karen found out that another baby was on the way. Like any good mother, she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son, Michael, for it. They found out that it was going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night Michael to his sister in Mommy's tummy（肚子）
Finally, Michael's little sister was born. But she was in condition. They kept the baby girl in the ICU(重症监护室). The doctors told the parents, "There is very little hope." The little girl got . Karen and her husband felt . They planned to have a funeral for her.
Michael, , kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. "I want to sing to her," he said. Kids were never in ICU. Finally Karen decided to take Michael to his sister.
Michael looked at the baby. And he began to sing. In the pure hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang: "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey." At once the little baby girl responded. Her pulse rate(脉搏) became .
"Keep on singing, Michael," encouraged Karen with tears in her eyes. "You never know, dear. how much I you. Please don't take my sunshine away." The baby girl's breath became smooth.
The next day - the very next day - the little girl was well enough to go home! The doctors called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of God's love!
1.A. look B. ask C. prepare D. wait
2.A. talked B. sang C. danced D. whispered
3.A. serious B. normal C. safe D. important
4.A. better B. thinner C. worse D. fatter
5.A. helpful B. homeless C. harmful D. helpless
6.A. otherwise B. moreover C. still D. however
7.A. allowed B. avoided C. treated D. punished
8.A. friendly B. lucky C. shy D. tiny
9.A. silent B. calm C. dangerousD. fast
10.A. know B. believe C. love D. change
Which of the answers is NOT right for the conversation?
- Thank you very much for your time. -_______.
A. No problem B. That's all right
C. My pleasure D. You're welcome
- Having many helpers makes a task easier and faster to finish.
- I think so_______.
A. Many hands make light work
B. Practice makes perfect
C. The early bird catches the worm
D. Actions speak louder than words
- The World Cup_______ once every four years.
- So the next World Cup will be in 2018.
A. has only held B. was only held
C. will only be held D. is only held
