Question

    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.

        1  . 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

Answer 1

1A  2B  3D  4A  5B