If you're thinking about reaching for another biscuit to get you through the working day,think again.Eating unhealthy snacks at your desk makes you pile on almost half a stone a year,a survey has revealed.The waistlines of women suffer the most,with the average female putting on 61b 3oz—the equivalent of a whole dress size—while men see their weight increase by 51b 20z.
The report into our eating habits found that,on average,we eat at least two snacks a day,with 30 percent of us tucking into three or more.Women admit eating more than men,with a further 13 percent of ladies scoffing four or more snacks a day.The research,by The Village Bakery,found biscuits are the most common vice,with 42 percent regularly opening a pack,closely followed by chocolate (38 percent),crisps (32 percent) and cakes (13 percent).
And office workers are worse than most.Cakes and biscuits brought into work by colleagues are one of the main temptations office staff give in to.In addition,33 percent admit reaching for nibbles to cope with stress and 22 percent say they need a sugar rush to perk them up in the afternoon.
Simon Staddon,of The Village Bakery,said:"We were aware time-poor office workers can find it difficult to easily access a nutritional lunch.But we were really shocked by the extent to which 'quick fix' lunches are affecting weight gain and general well-being.Popular mid-afternoon pick-me-ups such as biscuits,chocolate and cakes are high in calories,fat and full of sugar,all of which affect your blood sugar levels and ultimately lead to weight gain."
The survey of 2,000 British men and women suggests we are often ashamed of our unhealthy eating. Twenty-four percent of Britons admit lying about how many snacks they eat with 33 percent of women lying, compared to 20 percent of men.Unfortunately,it's as if we are not likely to do anything positive to counteract the sweet treats.
1.According to the passage,women usually put weight on first______.
A. on the face B. on the legs
C. on the feet D. in the middle
2.What's the main reason of eating snacks in the office?
A. Colleagues eat them to save money.
B. Staff use them to cope with their lunches.
C. Colleagues often bring them to office.
D. Bosses invite staff to eat them.
3.Why do office workers eat a "quick fix" lunch?
A. Because it has much of nutrition.
B. Because it has little effect on weight gain.
C. Because it has little effect on general well-being.
D. Because they have a short time to have their lunches.
4.It can be inferred that British women are______.
A. less likely to lie on snacks than men
B. more likely to lie on snacks than men
C. more ashamed of eating snacks than men
D. less ashamed of eating snacks than men
We all have our ways of marking time.My life is measured by taking pictures from one story to the next.My oldest son was born in the middle of a long story about endangered animals.My daughter came along with a pack of gray wolves.
It's the story in Alaska that I'll remember best,though.It was the story about the loss of wild land,during which my wife Kathy got cancer.That's the one that made time stand still.With anxiety,I stopped taking pictures on the day when she found that tumor（肿瘤）.Cruelly,it was Thanksgiving Day.Early examination saves time.But ours was not early.By the time you can feel it yourself,it's often bigger than the doctor wants it to be.
Cancer is a thief.It steals time.Our days are already short with worry.Then comes this terrible disease,unfair as storm at harvest time.But cancer also has the power to change us,for good.We learn to simplify it,enjoying what we have instead of feeling sorry for what we don't.Cancer even makes me a better father.My work has made me a stranger to my three kids.But now I pay attention to what really matters.This is not a race.This is a new way of life and a new way of seeing,all from the cancer.
In the end each of us has so little time.We have less of it than we can possibly imagine.And even though it turns out that Kathy's cancer has not spread,and her prognosis（预断）is good.We try to make it all count now,enjoying every part of every day.
I've picked up my camera again.I watch the sky,searching for beautiful light.When winter storms come,Kathy and I gather our children and take the time to catch snowflakes（雪花）on our tongues.After all,this is good.This is what we're living for.
1.What is the writer?
A. A sponsor. B. A doctor.
C. A photographer. D. A director.
2.How did the writer feel after knowing Kathy's disease?
A. Anxious. B. Innocent.
C. Powerful. D. Optimistic.
3.What effect has the cancer had on the author?
A. He focuses much more on his work.
B. He spends more time with his family.
C. He becomes a stranger to his children.
D. He devotes much more to medical care.
4.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Cancer steals time.
B. Kathy's cancer has spread.
C. Snowflakes make the family feel cool.
D. The author takes a different way of life.
International Exhibition for Animal Husbandry（畜牧业）& Processing of Grain,Fruits & Vegetables
Date: 11-13 August,2015
Place: London,England
Registration Deadline: 30 June,2015
Exhibition and Market
The market
The British agricultural market provides very good chances for international companies since the demand for modern technologies is continuously rising.And the existing market can't satisfy the local development.Great potential is to be found also in livestock（家畜）and livestock farming.In particular,investment in cattle farming and pig husbandry is to be further increased.
The exhibition
It is the most important platform for animal husbandry and agricultural technology in Britain.Last year,537 companies from 14 countries showed their advanced solutions for livestock,animal husbandry and agricultural technology to over 13,540 business professionals.
Organizer
London International Contract Fair and IF Wexpo Heidelberg GmbH Heidelberg,Germany
Phone: +49-(0)6221 -13 57 -0
Fax: +49-(0)6221 -13 57 -23
E-mail info@ifw-expo.com
Opening time
11 August-12 August,2015 ,09:00-16:30
13,August,2015,09:00 -15:30
Main Industries
Agricultural Technology,Cereal Grain Technology,Animal Husbandry
Main Topics
Equipment for soil working and seed-bed preparation●Harvesting equipment●Plant breeding（繁殖）●Plant protection●Grain processing●Storage and transport●Animal breeding●Animal husbandry●Livestock housing●Feed industry
Entrance fee
2,000 pounds/per stand/per day
1.The text tells us the following information EXCEPI______.
A. the time of the exhibition B. the topics of the exhibition
C. the rules of the exhibition D. the site of the exhibition
2.Which of the following statements is true?
A. London has the largest agricultural market in the world.
B. International companies can find more business opportunities in the British agricultural market.
C. Almost all countries in the world take part in the exhibition.
D. The exhibition covers all kinds of living goods.
3.If you want to take part in the exhibition,you______.
A. can contact the organizer in three ways
B. must register between 30 June and 13 August,2015
C. have to buy some equipment on display during the exhibition
D. need not pay the organizer of the exhibition
美国某中学举办英语暑假训练营，开设以下课程：cooking,swimming,giving first-aid,playing football/ basketball。假定你是李华，请你写封申请信，报名参加其中一门课程的学习。
内容包括：1.你感兴趣的一门课程；2.为什么想学这门课程；3.你期望从中学到什么。
注意：1.词数：100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/Madam,
Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The most important festival in Tibet is the Tibetan New Year,in January 1st of the Tibetan calendar.It is for say goodbye to the past year an welcoming the New Year.From mid-December,people start to prepare or do festival shopping.A lot of activity are held in the streets of the Lhasa during the New Year Festival.There is an interested competition on this day.A young man from each family tried to get the first bucket of water from the river.It is believed be gold water.According to the Tibetan tradition,they will bring good luck,happiness and wealth to those which get it.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nowadays,more and people have chances to travel,study,work or even live abroad.It is necessary for you to keep in mind these general1.(rule) for polite behavior.
If you2.(invite) to an American friend’s home for dinner,first of all,arrive approximately on time (but not early).Americans expect promptness (准时).
When you’re invited to someone’s home for a meal,3.is polite to bring a small gift.Flowers or candies are always appropriate.If you have an attractive item4.(make) in your native country,your host or hostess would certainly enjoy receiving that as a gift.
Wearing proper clothes and a beautiful smile is simply not enough.Table manners are also of great5.(important).Do not open your mouth to talk,6.you have swallowed your food.Also,chew food with your mouth7.(close).When you want to get the food that is at a distance,do not stretch your hands to reach8.it.Instead,ask for the food to be passed to you.
Don’t leave9.(immediate) after dinner,but don’t overstay your welcome,either.When your friends seem to be getting tired and running out of conversation,take their behavior as a signal to leave.The next day,call or write10. thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
