Taking exercise is b______________ to our health.

Eat healthier. Exercise twice a week. Read more books. Lose weight. We make the same resolutions every year. But most of us fail, and quit after only a few days or weeks．Even the most successful among us, those who have climbed to the top of their fields, crash and burn when it comes to personal change. For example, President Barack Obama has struggled with his smoking habit．        

       So why is change so challenging? Are we wired in a way that keeps us from making changes? And do we need the support of others to reach our goals, or can we go it alone?

       Professionals who help people make-changes in their lives suggest that the change is determined not by one’s surroundings, but one's mind．Beginning with small goals or steps usually leads to a bigger pay-off later, they say．And trying to make a change is easier with support from a cheery group of friends, family, or co-workers with shared goals．But they caution that the experience is different for everyone．

       "People are more likely to make positive changes in their lives not only when their friends do, but when their friends of friends do, and when their friends of friends of friends do," said Nicholas Christakis, a professor of medical sociology at Harvard University．"Social networks have this interesting property of magnifying (放大) everything, and so taking advantage of your social network ties can result in a magnification of your own efforts.

       Johnny Augustin understands that well．His goal was to reduce 30 pounds from his 237-pound frame．But the change didn’t come easily．He said "I'm a huge procrastinator．There is a desire but I just kept putting it off．I didn't get to do it until the summer．"However, Augustin got inspired when he saw his older brother working out．Today, Augustin weighs 190 pounds．        

       Having a positive attitude is one of the keys to making a successful change, according to Judy Zerafa, author of several books based on how people can improve their lives．She emphasized the importance of believing in yourself—and having positive habits, creative imagination, and persistence—to make change happen．"Success in overcoming any self-defeating behavior particularly those related to health, finances, relationships and weight loss is almost guaranteed if you learn to reprogram the subconscious images in that part of the mind,” Zerafa said in an article.

59. According to the passage, Nicholas Chirstakis means that _______.

       A．friendship plays an important role in our daily lives

       B．people are better able to make changes when they make changes with others

       C．friends can easily change our minds about something．

       D．friends' support plays a bigger role in one's success than one’s mind

60．The word "procrastinator" in Paragraph 5 refers to those who_____．

       A．have great determination to make a change 

       B．have no desire to do something great                                      

       C．put off work especially out of laziness    

       D．have habitual carelessness and laziness  

61．The passage is mainly about              .

       A．the reason why change is so hard       

       B．the difficulty we have in making a change

       C．the ways of making a change in your life

       D．the attitudes towards making a change 

62．What information will probably be provided following the last paragraph?

       A．Useful methods used to avoid negative thoughts．

       B．The side effects of self-defeating behavior．

       C．The ways Judy Zerafa advised to make a change．

       D．Examples about the importance of a positive attitude．

Everyone knows that eating too much junk food is not good to our health. Yet, what is it about junk food that is so completely irresistible(無可抗拒的)? For one thing, it’s everywhere. From chips in fast food restaurants to candy in supermarkets, junk food always seems available. Thankfully, science is now providing new clues to help us reduce snacking.

Make friends with dainty(講究的) eaters.

　 Studies have found that people tend to increase or reduce the amount of food they eat depending on what their companions are taking in.

See happy movies… and always get the smaller bag of popcorn(爆米花).

　 According to some experts, people eat up to 29% more popcorn if they are watching a sad or serious movie, compared to when they are watching a comedy. Viewers consumed almost 200 calories more when snacking from a large bucket, as opposed to when given a medium-sized container.

Eat breakfast.

　 Nutritionists have gone back and forth（來來回回）about the question of how much to eat in the morning, but new studies suggest that consuming a good breakfast is a must. Surveys on long-term weight-loss show that two key factors in keeping weight down are eating breakfast and exercising.

Divide your food and conquer overeating.

　 Any kind of dividing your food into portions slows down your eating. Any kind of marker makes you aware of what you’re eating and of portion size. Researchers advise reallocating（再分配）snack foods into small plastic bags. It sounds simplistic, but it works.

64.Why do people eat too much junk food though it is bad for our health?

　 A. Because it’s available here and there. B. It’s delicious from chips to candy.

　 C. It’s easily taken everywhere.　　　　 D. It’s easily bought in fast food restaurants.

65.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

　 A. If people are watching a tragedy, they eat up to 29% more popcorn.

B. People are likely to eat more food when staying with friends.

　 C. Nutritionists have the same opinion about how much to eat in the morning.

　 D. People prefer to snake from a large bucket.

66.What will he or she do if he or she wants to lose weight?

　 A. To eat nothing in the morning.　　　　 B. To get up early and to go to bed late.

　 C. To eat breakfast and exercise.　　　　　 D. To snack from a medium-size bucket.

67.What is the text mainly about the rule(s)?

A. how to make friends with dainty eaters. B. how much to eat in the morning.

C. how to control overeating. D. how to eat properly and healthily.

Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If we take away our money, houses, or even our clothes, we can still survive. —  【小題1】  That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.
How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food. 【小題2】  I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins (維生素).
 【小題3】  Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.
What’s more, I think friends are an important part of one’s health. 【小題4】 I always feel better when I am with friends than I am alone. When I am with friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also in important part of health. It’s good to stay with my friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. 【小題5】  

Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If we take away our money, houses, or even our clothes, we can still survive.___1.__    That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.

How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food .2._ I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins.

3._ Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.

What’s more, I think friends are an important part of one’s health. _4._I always feel better when I am with friends than I am alone. When I am with friends, I always laugh .Laughing is also an important part of health. It's good to stay with my friends.

By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. ___5._

A．On the other hand , doing exercise is very important

B．There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.

C．Many students show that people with a wide range of social contacts don’t get sick

D．But if our health was taken away , it is certain that we would surely die

E. I only eat little meat

F. I think a strong will is necessary if want to keep healthy

G. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much

Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If we take away our money, houses, or even our clothes, we can still survive. —  71  That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.

How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food.  72  I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins (維生素).

  73  Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.

What’s more, I think friends are an important part of one’s health.  74  I always feel better when I am with friends than I am alone. When I am with friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also in important part of health. It’s good to stay with my friends.

By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them.  75  

E. I only eat little meat.

F. I think a strong will is necessary if want to keep healthy.

G. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.

  Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If we take away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes,we can still survive.__ 1.___ That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.

How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat,like French fries or cookies,which are junk foods. _2.___ I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins.

__3.___ Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.

What’s more, I think friends are an important part of one’s health.__ 4.__ I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.

By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy.By spending time with my friends,I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them.__ 5.___

E. I only eat little meat.

F. I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep healthy.

G. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.

Active vacations are often the most relaxing of all. But Wait! It's all in defining what an active vacation is. We don't expect you to take up jogging, backpacking, or hang gliding. we ask the sedentary（愛坐的）vacationers to spend two to four hours a day doing things, such as walking the city streets, exploring a nature preserve, or taking a leisurely rowboat ride.

These kinds of activities aren't just good for your physical health. They improve your mental health, even your spiritual health. And they make vacations memorable and worthwhile. Here are some fresh ideas for active and healthy vacation.

Make the morning your activity time. At that time it is most likely that the weather will be friendlier, your energy level higher, and your schedule emptier than later in the day.

Have a walk at dawn or dusk. Such activity is called rejuvenation（恢復(fù)活力）. Try to make this a daily routine of life away from home, and you will guarantee yourself both physical and spiritual youth.

Get into the water as much as you can. Don't allow yourself to spend your entire time sitting in front of the water. Whether it is the ocean, a swimming pool, or a tree-lined lake, make sure you get into the water for swimming or games or even walking. Merely standing in waist-high water is a good workout, thanks to the action of the water. And you'll feel so much more alive!

Choose a cruise for your trip. It's amazing how active you can be being stuck on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic. Most cruise ships offer numerous options for seaworthy exercise. During your sea and land trips you can burn calories as you swim, hike, dive, and horseback ride.

Get out of the car every two hours. Many of us spend a large part of our vacations on the road, either getting to and from our destinations, or using the car for sightseeing. But no matter how beautiful the scenery is, great and memorable vacations don't happen in a car seat. Don't wait for tiredness or nature's call to get you to pull over. Frequently get out and stretch, walk, picnic, shop, visit, and have fun. It's important for your health and energy, and it makes traveling a lot more active and interesting.

The first paragraph mainly tells us ____________.

       A．that active vacations are very relaxing

       B．the activities we should join in

       C．how many hours we should exercise every day

       D．what an active vacations is

How many tips does the writer give in the passage?

       A．Three       B．Four  C．Five  D．Six

Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?

       A．Usually the weather in the morning is better.

       B．You can have a memorable vacation in a car.

       C．Swimming can make you feel much more alive.

       D．Don’t drive your car very often to go sightseeing.

Which of the following is probably the best title for this passage?

       A．Driving Tips           B．How to Relax Without cars

       C．Give up Your Car and Walk    D．Make your Vacation Healthy