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必修第一册 Unit 4 Looking good，feeling good(1)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev say that the popular dieting strategy of
serving food on smaller plates does not necessarily trick us into eating less.
“Plate size doesn’t matter as much as we think it does，” says Dr.Tzvi Ganel，head of
the study in a media release.“No matter the size of the plate，serving sizes can still appear
similar.”
Some dieters may try eating off of smaller plates，hoping that they will feel full because the
serving size appears larger on the smaller plate.This strategy is based on the classic Delbouef
illusion(错觉)，which found that people seeing a black circle inside a larger circle perceived the
circle to be smaller than when the same sized black circle was placed inside a smaller circle.
Researchers determined that hunger seems to help with visual perception of food portions.In
the experiment，participants who had eaten recently had a difficult time estimating pizza portions
that were placed on larger versus smaller trays.But participants who had not eaten for at least three
hours were better able to estimate portion sizes correctly.
The authors remind that their results only applied to food sizes.Both groups of participants
performed about the same when asked to compare sizes of black circles and hubcaps(轮毂) placed
inside different sized circles.Study authors say the results suggest that hunger strengthens our
ability to analyze and process what we are seeing.
“Over the last decade，restaurants and other food businesses have been using progressively
smaller dishes to adapt to the perceptual bias(偏差) that it will reduce food consumption，” says
Ganel.“This study debunks that view.When people are hungry，especially when dieting，they
are less likely to be fooled by the plate size，more likely to realize they are eating less and more
ready to overeating later.”
So don’t kid yourself.Put away the Barbie plates and give it three hours.Then grab that giant
plate and dig in.Your eyes will choose the right size.
1．Why do some dieters switch to smaller dishes?
A．To seek an elegant lifestyle.
B．To measure the serving size.
C．To have the impression of being full.
D．To see whether Delbouef illusion is true.
2．What helps to judge food sizes accurately?
A．The black color. B．The size of circles.C．The strong need for food. D．The delicious taste of food.
3．Which of the following can replace the underlined word “debunks” in paragraph 6?
A．Disapproves. B．Confirms. C．Reflects. D．Discovers.
4．What does the text mainly tell us?
A．Dieting requires smaller plates.
B．Your dinner plate affects your weight.
C．Eating less is a popular dieting practice.
D．Smaller plates won’t lead to less eating.
B
There are over 7 billion people in this world，with over 7 billion different opinions about
outer beauty.What you may find physically attractive can be an absolute eyesore to someone else
and vice versa.And this is truly magical because it implies that regardless of a person’s physical
features，there is always going to be someone out there who finds them appealing.
Nowadays there are many ways you can manipulate the way you look.Plastic surgery(整形)
and other cosmetic procedures are becoming more and more accessible and affordable.This is
absolutely incredible for people who really need body changes to improve their mental health.
Sadly，with social media being a massive part of our lives，far too many people are
struggling with self-image issues not because there is something wrong with them，but because
they are convinced they need to look a certain way to be accepted by society.So they delve into(钻
研) the world of plastic surgery and they slowly lose their identities in order to fit in.
In reality，what we should be encouraging is not altering our bodies，but remodeling our
mindset.We should become more aware of the way we treat others and ourselves.We should be
inspired to learn more languages ， so we can dive into different cultures and expand our
limits.Instead of spending money on looking like someone else，spend time in becoming the best
version of yourself，because outer beauty fades，but the beauty within is timeless.
As noted by the book A Conscious Rethink，when asked about what traits(特性) they look
for in a potential long-term partner，most people name things that have nothing to do with physical
appearance.Some of the features we seek the most are Kindness，Loyalty，Patience，Integrity，
A good sense of humor，and A supportive nature.
All of these traits can be found in anyone，regardless of the outer beauty they possess.More
importantly，these are personality characteristics we seek in those we see as our potential life
partners，meaning that we value them more than we value a pretty face.
5．What does the underlined word “manipulate” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Check. B．Manage. C．Maintain. D．Appreciate.
6．Why are many people seeking plastic surgery nowadays according to the text?
A．To improve their mental health. B．To indicate their identities.
C．To adapt to society. D．To cover their physical disability.7．What’s one feature of inner beauty according to the author?
A．It’s permanent. B．It can be measured.
C．It’s a natural-born thing. D．It varies from culture to culture.
8．Which topic does A Conscious Rethink probably cover?
A．Adventure. B．Healthcare. C．Entertainment. D．Relationship.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2024·江苏连云港期中)
Approximately 40 percent adults and 19 percent children in the US are obese(肥胖的)．Obese
people are at increased risk of many serious diseases，including high blood pressure，diabetes and
heart disease.__1__ If you are suffering from these，here’s a way of losing weight that you can
try.
Dietary “self-monitoring” is a common strategy that people use to lose weight.__2__ The
theory is that when thinking of what you put in your body，you’ll make healthier decisions.Can it
really be that easy? There’s no doubt that dietary self-monitoring has been shown to help lose
weight.__3__
Recently，researchers studied obese individuals in otherwise good health who participated in
a 24-week weight control program where they recorded their daily dietary intake using an online
program.The findings demonstrated that people who continued to record their food intake daily for
24 weeks lost more weight compared to those who quit noting their intake.__4__ In comparison，
those who recorded less than 2 times daily lost less weight.
Researchers found the more often people logged what they ate，the more weight they might
lose.They noted people might have greater success with weight loss if they recorded their dietary
intake about three times a day，rather than recording all of their meals in one sitting.
__5__ Dietary self-monitoring can be performed in different ways—using an online
program，using a pencil or using smartphone applications，so it is important to find what works
for you.
A．Luckily，obesity can be treated by recording your meals.
B．It involves recording what they consume，and how much.
C．A good principle to follow may be “write when you bite”．
D．Obesity is also associated with a lower life quality and poor mental health.
E．Using an electronic system，researchers were able to see what people were doing.
F．However，not much is known about how long this takes or how often it should be done.
G．People who lost at least 10 percent of their weight recorded their food intake about 3 times a
day.
Ⅲ.完形填空
One spring evening，I was incredibly worn after a long day of school.I wished for __1__ but I
had to drag my heavy feet to the violin studio.I was playing Moldau to Kate ， my teacher.I simply couldn’t play with __2__ ，
though.While I followed all the __3__ on the sheet music，I still __4__ to make music describing
spring with full-blown flowers sound like flowers dying bitter deaths.Kate __5__ attentively and
then frowned(皱眉)，asking me what the piece’s mood was.I stared at her，__6__.
Pulling out paper and a pencil，she asked，“Can you __7__ an image of what you think a
typical day in the forest during spring would look like？” Hesitantly，I started to let my __8__
fly.Soon a scenic forest full of life was __9__ in my mind.
Minutes later，I completed my drawing.“Now，play the piece again with this __10__
imagery in your mind，” Kate said.I closed my eyes and began to play，just as its theme was
introduced，with __11__ expression I had never done before.
As I __12__ the piece，there followed a short silence before Kate said，“That’s the best
playing I’ve ever heard from you.” Her eyes were shining.“Who knew painting out the
scenery would help you better __13__ the music? Sometimes all we need is to use our creativity
and try different methods when facing difficulties.”
The __14__ violin lesson taught me more than just music.I also learned a valuable __15__
skill，which I applied to my daily life.
1．A.care B．relaxation C．freedom D．motivation
2．A.courage B．concern C．wisdom D．emotion
3．A.numbers B．standards C．notes D．lines
4．A.failed B．desired C．managed D．offered
5．A.watched B．listened C．performed D．prayed
6．A.blankly B．angrily C．enviously D．gratefully
7．A.shoot B．evaluate C．sculpt D．draw
8．A.personality B．imagination C．ambition D．curiosity
9．A.pictured B．replaced C．identified D．explored
10．A.messy B．amusing C．vivid D．strange
11．A.common B．brief C．childish D．exceptional
12．A.wrapped up B．noted down C．reflected on D．set about
13．A.preserve B．spread C．interpret D．compose
14．A.inspiring B．confusing C．shameful D．adventurous
15．A.information-sorting B．problem-solving C．critical-thinking D．decision-making
Ⅳ.语法填空
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine tracks more than 500 people’s meal habits for
six years,1.__________(find) weight change is most affected by the size and
2.__________(frequent) of meals rather than the interval(间隔) from first to last meal.It challenges
the popular trend of intermittent fasting(间歇性禁食) 3.__________ a useful weight loss strategy.
Intermittent fasting，also referred to as time-restricted feeding，is a dietary strategy where allmeals 4.__________(consume) during a short window of time each day.These windows can be 6 to
10 hours，leading to a person essentially fasting for up to 18 hours each day.
The idea reveals 5.__________ is no link between eating window and weight
changes.“Based on other studies that have come out，including 6.__________(we)，we are
starting to think timing of meals most likely doesn’t produce 7.__________ instant impact on
weight loss，” said doctor Bennett.“Total meals matter，not eating window.” It suggests
simply eating smaller meals，less frequently，is 8.__________ ultimately leads to weight loss.
All of this doesn’t mean intermittent fasting strategies won’t help.But what does seem
increasingly clear is that the weight loss benefits occasionally 9.__________(see) with these eating
strategies may be primarily driven by a reduced caloric intake.It doesn’t mean you can simply eat
all you want in a short window each day and still expect 10.__________(lose) weight.
Ⅴ.应用文微写作
假定你是学生会主席李华，学生会举办的首届生活技能云端展示活动 Work Creates a
Better Life得到了外教Patrick的大力支持。活动已经圆满结束，请你给他写一封感谢信，内
容包括：
1．表示感谢；
2．外教的帮助；
3．活动的反响。
范文补全
Dear Patrick，
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your kind help in the Work Creates a Better
Life，1.______________________________________________________(这个活动结果证明是
一次惊人的成功)．
It is so nice of you 2.________________________________________________________(给
我 们 提 供 各 种 各 样 的 展 示 技 能 以 及 关 于 我 们 的 展 示 的 创 造 性 建
议).3.________________________________________________________________________(是
在您专业的指导下参与者们展示了他们的技能) of cooking，gardening，etc.Their impressive
performances definitely fueled their passion for daily life skills.Most
importantly,4.________________________________________________________________(这个
活动帮助学生们受到了广泛的赞赏) and gain their tremendous confidence.
Many thanks for your time and support.
Yours，
Li Hua
