Question

How to Avoid Weight Gain Over Holidays

Do you love the holidays, but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. 1. ___________ Whether you are celebrating at the office party or sitting down for the traditional family dinner, regard eating as a time for tasting a variety of foods. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don’t have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.

Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness:

Don’t skip meals.

Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack. 2.________．

Control portions.

Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up.”

3.________．Once you have your “tasting” serving, move away from the dining table. Doing so will make it less tempting (吸引人的) to be eating constantly as your appetite is inspired by the sight of food.

Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables.

Fill up beforehand with water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.

Stick to physical activity.

4.________ A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off additional calories.

5.__________.

Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat. Choose lean meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of dressing or butter.

A. This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious food.

B. You had better turn your attention away from delicious foods.

C. With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.

D. You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist.

E. Avoid high-fat foods.

F. Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays.

G. You’d better remember the Dos and Don’ts for keeping fit and slim.

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.A

3.D

4.F

5.E

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了几条假期保持身体苗条的建议：1.按时吃饭；2.控制食量；3.先喝汤、吃水果、蔬菜；4. 坚持段落身体；5. 避免高脂肪的食物。

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3.用小碟而不是大盘，空后的意思是：品尝了食物之后就离开饭桌以免经受不住诱惑。所以选D（食物的总量与你的拳头一般大小。）与前后语境一致。

4.本条建议的意思是：坚持身体活动。空后的意思是：饭后走20分钟可以有助于燃烧脂肪。故选F（ 假期不要停止锻炼。）与前后语境一致。

5.段落的总结。本段的意思是：吃瘦肉、蔬菜或柠檬汁而不是油腻的或加调味品。故选E（避免高脂肪的食物。）与段落的意思一致。

考点：科普类短文阅读。