【疾病健康类/饮食类】话题语法填空
Passage 1
Backlight 226 is a rare bookstore in Shanghai, as it offers books by visually impaired （损伤） people to
those with visual impairments. 1 (locate) in the city’s leafy Nanchang Street, the store has been a fixture
in the area since 2022, providing much-needed reading materials to the blind community.
“People may only know about the famous Helen Keller, but there are famous blind Chinese 2
(writer) as well,” said Han Ying, the manager of Backlight 226, referring to the American author and activist 3
lost her sight and hearing at an early age.
Han partially lost her vision after an accident aged 21 and 4 (become) completely blind five years
later. She said she had to give up 5 (teach) calligraphy, and the way she read was also affected.
Now, aged 43, she relies 6 special apps designed for the visually impaired and spends most of her
time at the bookstore. There, she promotes reading among visually impaired people and the bookstore 7
(equip) with facilities that allow the visually impaired 8 (read) more comfortably.
“Backlight 226 is a start,” Han said. “There will 9 (definite) be more like it across the country so
that we can make the public know more about the special groups 10 their world.”
Passage 2
I arrived in Liberia with MSF almost three months ago. When I saw the 11 (tragedy) scenes on the
news, I felt it was my duty as a doctor to go there and offer my help. On arrival, my mission was to 12
(relief) Emma, a Canadian 13 (special). My daily work was surrounded by blood, vomit and death. There
was an unforgettable case. A family of six were brought here and the twin girls and their parents died quickly. We
did everything we could 14 (save) the brothers despite little hope for them. Fortunately, both boys were
still alive and have made a full recovery since then, 15 compensated 16 many other
unfortunate cases. To be caught up in such a crisis creates powerful bonds between all those 17 have come
from all over the world and joined together in a common cause. It’s so 18 (inspire) to have colleagues I
have worked with.
Now, it’s time I should go. Someone else will step 19 my shoes, and the tireless work the MSF
members do around the world will go on. It’s absolutely essential for us 20 (collaborate) to create a
global community with a shared future of peace and prosperity.Passage 3
After eating a diet of bread, hamburgers and spaghetti for three 21 (month), I began to miss
Chinese food. Luckily, in 22 international city like New York, I have little difficulty 23 (find)
a Chinese restaurant. However, the Chinese food, which the locals consider as their favorite, is not exactly the
Chinese food I enjoy in Beijing. I can always find such so-called “Chinese food” as honey chicken on the menu,
24 I actually have never even heard of it before.
One day, I went to a Chinese restaurant 25 my local friends. After the meal, each of us 26
(give) a dumpling-shaped cookie. Once I bit into it, I realized something not quite right. I found a piece of paper
with a message that read, “This fortune’s no good, try another.” At first I 27 (think) it must be a trick of
the restaurant. When I told this to my friends, they burst out laughing and asked, “Are you really from China?”
But it doesn’t mean there is no place in New York 28 I can satisfy my stomach. I always head to
China Town when I 29 (extreme) miss the food of my homeland. 30 (follow) the hot and
spicy smell, I can always find the most Chinese food that excites me in the city.
Passage 4
Baduanjin Exercise a hit among Young People in China
Baduanjin, a kind of exercise regarded as an exclusive sport among the aged, 31 (gain) popularity
among the young people in China recently. More than 1,000 videos about Baduanjin can 32 (find) on
Bilibili, a video platform in China. A video 33 (create) by the General Administration of Sport of China
to teach the public to do the exercise has gained about 10 million views and about 6.000 comments. Most of them
were from college students and the young people who attach great 34 (important) to health care.
The exercise also becomes part of PE class at a college.“Our school asked us 35 (do) this exercise
and sent a video to our PE teacher," a netizen commented.
Some people even live stream and share their skills. Film stars and fitness bloggers also do this exercise, 36
has attracted a large number of followers.
Originating from the Song Dynasty (420-479), Baduajin has 37 history of more than 800 years. It
consists of eight movements, using limbs to stimulate meridians inside the body. Compared with Tai Chi and
Wuqinxi, a kind of 38 (tradition) Chinese exercise that imitates the movements of a bear, tiger,
monkey, deer and birds, Baduanjun is more suitable 39 beginners with its simple and gentle movements.
It doesn’t require much space. 40 (combine) physical and mental health, Baduanjin can enhanceimmunity and help people relax. It is also a very low- cost social activity for the young people in China.
Passage 5
Up to 82 percent of children with healthy mothers are not easy to be obese, according to research. A mother,
41 has a healthy weight, exercises regularly, eats a healthy diet, doesn’t smoke cigarettes and 42
(drink) wine in moderation, is significantly less likely 43 (have) a fat child.
And research suggests it could be more to do with nurture (养育) 44 nature, as a mother’s lifestyle
appears 45 (direct) linked to the health of her child. When both a mother and her child follow a healthy
lifestyle, the risk of obesity 46 (reduce) even more, the study of more than 24,000 children found.
The study examined the medical history and lifestyles of more than 24,000 children aged from nine 47
fourteen, born to almost 17,000 women in the US. Researchers studied the link between a mother’s overall health
and likelihood of a child 48 (be) obese.
The mother’s health is judged from her height-to-weight ratio (比例), her diet, amount of physical 49
(active), smoking status and how much alcohol she drinks. A healthy weight and diet, regular exercise, no
smoking and moderate drinking all reduce the chance of a woman having 50 obese child.
Passage 6
Luosifen is a combination of river snails and rice noodles, originating in Liuzhou, Guangxi, southern China.
Since Liuzhou is a city full of Luosifen restaurants, with many near one another, you can even smell it 51
(walk) down the street! Because of the humid climate in Liuzhou, people tend to lose their appetite, but the spicy
and sour taste stimulates 52 (people) appetite. Its unique taste of freshness, sourness, hotness and
spiciness is 53 modern people and young people prefer. Diners can also add extra chili, fresh green
vegetables or garlic 54 (suit) their own taste. Despite the word “snail” in its Chinese name, actual snails
don’t commonly appear in the dish, but 55 (use) to flavor the soup. There being many choices of 56
(package) Luosifen these days ,people can easily prepare their favorite version at home. Some people even cook
Luosifen-based hotpot 57 (they). Admittedly, Luosifen has become 58 must-try dish for those
enthusiasts seeking a genuine cuisine. Whether you are exploring the streets of Liuzhou 59 enjoying a
bowl in a distant land, Luosifen is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds, providing a 60
(true) unforgettable gastronomic (美食的) experience.Passage 7
Robot Chef Learns to Twirl (旋转) Pizza Like a Pro
Pizza has a proud history of fueling late-night lab work, and scientists in Naples—an Italian city famous for its
pizza—have easy access to some of the world’s tastiest take-out. But what inspires engineer Bruno Siciliano is
not that first bite 61 much as how the dish is made.
“Preparing a pizza involves an extraordinary level of agility and dexterity (敏捷和灵巧),” says Siciliano,
who directs a robotics research group at the University of Naples Federico Ⅱ. Stretching a deformable object like a
lump of dough (面团) requires an accurate and gentle touch. It is one of the few things humans can handle, but
robots cannot—yet.
Siciliano’s team 62 (develop) a robot able to make a pizza pie. RoDyMan (short for Robotic Dynamic
Manipulation) is a five-year project 63 (support) by a €2.5-million grant from the European Research
Council. Like a human chef, RoDyMan must throw the dough into the air to stretch it, 64 (follow) it as it
spins and anticipating how it will change shape.
RoDyMan has been working this spring toward a milestone: stretching the dough 65 tearing it. To
guide the robot, Siciliano’s team asked master pizza chef Enzo Coccia to wear a suit of movement-tracking sensors.
“We learn [Coccia’s] motions, and we copy them with RoDyMan,” Sciliano says.
RoDyMan uses visual sensors in its head to track the dough in real time. Using software, it can train 66
to handle the pizza like a chef would. The robot 67 (map) the dough’s position and tracks how it moves.
Through practice, the robot 68 get better—much like humans develop “muscle memory.” Researchers hope
RoDyMan’s technology can lead to a new generation of robots that will perform tasks in ways 69 are
accurate and responsive, if not more lifelike.
Yet Siciliano admits that 70 compares with a traditional chef. “I would never eat a pizza made by
a robot,” he says. “It would not have the taste a real pizzaiolo, with his soul, would put in it.”
Passage 8
Researchers have studied how much energy Danish people take from their food, based on 71 (analyse)
of their feces and the microbes within. They found 72 (rough) 40 percent of the participants have
microbes that on average extract more energy from food 73 (compare) to the other 60 percent. The new
study, led by experts at the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, 74
(publish) in the journal Microbiome on Tuesday.“Bacteria’s metabolism of food provides extra energy in 75 form of short-chain fatty acids —
molecules our body can use 76 energy-supplying fuel,” said Professor Roager. “But if we consume more
than we burn, the extra energy provided by the intestinal bacteria may increase the risk of 77 (gain) weight
over time.”
78 the scientists only used a small sample of Danish participants, it is possible the findings could
be applied to other global populations. Overall, the result 79 (indicate) being overweight might not just
be related to 80 healthily one eats or amount of exercise one gets, but it may also have something to do
with the microbes in our gut.
Passage 9
Eating ultraprocessed foods (超加工食品) for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could
lead to cognitive decline, a new study revealed. Studies have found these foods can raise our risk 81
obesity, heart problems, diabetes and cancer. They may even 82 (short) our lives.
The key problem with ultraprocessed foods is that they are usually very high in sugar, salt and fat, all of 83
promote systemic inflammation (炎症). Ultraprocessed foods 84 (define) as industrial formulations of
ingredients. They contain little or no whole foods and 85 (typical) include flavorings, colorings and other
86 (chemistry) substance, according to the study. Those in the study who ate the most ultraprocessed foods
were more likely to be younger, women, white, had higher 87 (educate) and income, and were less likely
88 (be) current alcohol consumers, the study found. “People need to know they should cook more and
prepare 89 (they) own food from scratch,” a researcher said. “And it’s worth it because you’re going to
protect your heart and guard your brain from Alzheimer’s disease,” she added. “That’s the take-home message:
Stop 90 (buy) things that are superprocessed.”
Passage 10
According to a recent American study, food allergies (过敏) are becoming more and more common, 91
(particular) among children. About 8% of those under 19 have developed an allergy. That means 92
total of 6 million children suffer from allergies in the USA．
The foods that are mostly responsible for such allergies 93 (be) milk, eggs, peanuts, fish, nuts
and wheat. But why are food allergies increasing? Experts give the 94 (reason). One is that everything
is too clean. Our body does not have the training 95 (fight) off attackers. Besides, genetic (基因的)engineering has changed most of the food we eat today.
Although a food allergy can begin 96 any age, most allergies start in childhood. Some allergies
go away when you grow up, like milk or egg allergies. Others, like fish or nut allergies, are probably with people in
97 (they) whole life.
In fact, at least one third of the children 98 (affect) are allergic to more than one kind of food.
They have trouble staying 99 (health) and getting the right diet. Therefore, parents 100
children have allergies should always have some drugs with them. These drugs act quickly and let children breathe
better.
Passage 11
A comforting cup of tea is an essential part of the day for hundreds of millions of people around the globe.
Worldwide, three cups of tea 101 (consume) for every cup of coffee. To fully appreciate the ancient
roots of the 102 (herb) drink, a visit to the China National Tea Museum might be 103
order. The institution has a long history.
104 (locate) in Hangzhou, the museum occupies a parklike setting. Inside, various halls
demonstrate the story of tea, its ceremonies (仪式) and its tools. Records of tea drinking date as far back as the
tenth century B．C． in China. 105 (original) the leaves were baked into a brick, a part of 106
could be broken off and made into a powder (粉状物). Tea spread into northern China during the Tang Dynasty; by
the Song Dynasty it 107 (acquire) a loose-leaf production as well as the ceremonies that made its
consumption 108 art form.
The art of tea extended to its fancy 109 (contain), which are on display at the museum. Gracefully
rounded kettles date back 5,000 years; tea bowls from the Tang Dynasty have a beautiful simplicity. Today visitors
can observe a tea ceremony that might be enough 110 (change) even the most passionate coffee
drinker.
Passage 12
We all know that water is the source of life on Earth. No plant, insect, animal 111 human can survive
without it. A new study from the National Institutes of Health highlights how important it is to our health.
Researchers find that people 112 drink a lot of water everyday tend to stay 113 (fit) and live longer
than those who don’t. The research team say drinking enough water is helpful to people 114 (affect) byillnesses related to ages, like heart and lung diseases. They add that it is more likely for adults 115 (poor)
hydrated(补充水分) to show signs of ageing and even die at a younger age.
The researchers look at the health data from about 12, 000 adults over a 30-year period. They studied the
information of patients who 116 (visit) a hospital five times in the past ten years. The first three times were
when the patients were in 117 (they) 50s, and the last two times were when they were between 70 and 90. Dr.
Natalia Dmitrieva, lead researcher of the study, said, “The 118 (result) suggest that proper hydration may
slowdown ageing and make a disease-free life longer,” She calls 119 consuming more water, juice, fruit and
vegetables with high water content. She said that half of the people worldwide didn’t drink enough in their daily
life. According to her 120 (recommend), the average adult needs to drink at least 1.5 liters of water every
day.
Passage 13
This year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Tu Youyou (co-winner), 121
research led to the discovery of artemisinin, 122 crucial new treatment for maria. Artemisinin has saved
hundreds of thousands of lives, and has led to 123 (improve) health for millions of people. Over 200
million people around the world get maria each year, and about 600, 000 die from it. Artemisinin has become a vital
part of the treatment for malaria, and 124 (think)to save 100, 000 lives a year in Africa alone.
Tu Youyou, a 125 (commit) and patient, was born in Ningbo, China, on 30 December 1930, and
graduated from Peking University Medical School in 1955. After she graduated, she worked at the China Academy
of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing. In 1967, the Chinese government formed a team of 126
(scientist) with the objective of 127 (discover) a new treatment for malaria, and Tu Youyou was among
the first researchers 128 (choose). Her team examined over 2, 000 old medical texts, and 129
(evaluate) 280, 000 plants for their medical properties. From their research, they discovered and tested 380 distinct
ancient Chinese medical treatments 130 the fight against malaria.
Passage 14
Sanfu usually comes between mid-July and mid-August. It refers to the three 10-day periods in the Chinese
lunar calendar and 131 (call) “the dog days of summer” in English. It is the hottest days of the year,
including 3 phases: Toufu, Zhongfu and Mofu.
Chinese people have different eating 132 (habit) during the three periods. When the dog days just
come, people tend 133 (lose) their appetites. It is believed that eating dumplings during Toufurefreshes people’s spirit and improves their appetite. The second phase, Zhongfu, is traditionally 134
time for consuming noodles because it helps people sweat and relieve inner heat. As Mofu comes, the weather
gradually turns cool and people may get cold 135 they keep eating noodles and sweat a lot. People,
especially those 136 (live) in North China, eat the Chinese egg pancake instead.
Except for eating, Chinese people combine traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) 137 this time of
the year. Sanfutie, or Sanfu patch treatment, is a bandage 138 (make) of traditional Chinese herbal
medicine. The treatment is based on the TCM principle, which is 139 (effect) for coughs, asthma (哮
喘) and other diseases. It is a summer solution to winter illness. Sanfu patch treatment was extremely popular in
the Qing Dynasty and has enjoyed great popularity in recent years again 140 more patients turn to TCM
treatment.
Passage 15
As this year’s ski season got underway, Liu Zhihua, 141 (age) 87, joined the crowd at a ski resort
and glided fluently down the piste (滑雪道).
Actually, Liu took up the sport in 2007 when she was 72. “After conquering the fear of falling. I became
increasingly interested in skiing.” Starting on the beginner slopes, Liu 142 (gradual) moved to
intermediate runs, and has even got onto the advanced ones.
When asked about the setbacks she had encountered. Liu, 143 is an excellent skier now recalls that
she fell over while going down a slope due to a lack of experience. “But skill comes 144 practice. Just
get used to it,” she says. 145 (wear) a bright smile, Liu adds “No one can tell your age when everyone is
in a ski suit.”
These days, Liu skis for about two hours at a time under the 146 (protect) of her instructors. 147
she skis less often than in previous years, Liu is determined 148 (persevere).
“I’d rather fall on a piste than lie on a sickbed,” says Liu. “Health and happiness are the two things that doing
sports 149 (bring) to me over the past years,” she says. “I don’t think age has much to do with my
mindset. Old or young, I have been 150 (courage)and optimistic.”
Passage 16
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China. It 151 (include) acupuncture (针
灸), Chinese herbal medicine, tai chi, qigong, tuina, guasha, cupping and so on.Acupuncture was one of the first TCM 152 (method) that were accepted by the healthcare system in
the USA．It was first introduced to the USA in 1971 by a New York Times reporter, James Reston, in an article
153 (title) “Now, about my operation in Peking”.
In 1997. acupuncture was 154 (official) accepted by the National Institutes of Health of the US, and
in a statement in 2002, the World Health Organization recognized acupuncture as an 155 (effect)
treatment for more than 43 common ailments (小病). TCM focuses 156 not only the disease treatment,
but also the disease prevention and 157 (improve) of overall health.
Today, TCM is primarily used as an alternative for people 158 (maintain) a healthy state in the US.
It is widely practiced in more than 180 countries and regions around the globe; among them, 103 countries have
approved 159 use of acupuncture, 29 have established some forms of laws and regulations for TCM, 18
have included acupuncture into their national health insurance systems, 160 more than 30 have
colleges and universities that teach students in TCM.
Passage 17
Thanks to social media recommendations, Zibo barbecue has become 161 overnight hit, with large
numbers of visitors 162 (pour) to the city on weekends. People joked that the last time this many people
showed up in the city 163 (be) during the Siege (围攻) of Qi, a famous battle in the area in 284 BC．
Taking advantage of the barbecue craze, Zibo has gone all out to promote local tourism resources, while
working to ensure the 164 (safe) of visitors and the quality of tourism products. Many areas have been
changed into dining halls for the massed crowds. 165 (ease) restrictions on the supplies of meat and
grills, local banks have started handing out low-interest loans designed 166 (special) for barbecue-related
industries.
This barbecue fever in Zibo should be helping China recover from its zero-covid era. Since the end of zero-
covid, many tourists have described 167 (they) as “special-ops” travelers. This means dropping into a
location, spending as little time and money as possible, 168 then moving on to the next spot.
Zibo barbecue has been one of the top items to tick off from travel lists. People eat and drink at low tables
with a small stove, 169 (heat) by coal. The craze is about more than the simple food. 170 people
across the country are seeking out in Zibo is Shandong’s big-hearted hospitality.
Passage 18A new study has shown that consuming artificial sweetener (甜味剂) may lead to an increased risk of cancer.
The study, 171 appeared in the journal PLOS Medicine, indicates that individuals who take in higher-than-
average amounts of artificial sweetener are 13% more likely 172 (suffer) from cancer.
The authors of the study collected daily dietary 173 (diary) from 102,865 French adults over eight
years. After 174 (take) into account other risk factors for cancer such as age, weight, physical activity, and
fat intake, the authors found those consuming high amounts of artificial sweetener had a higher cancer
occurrence rate 175 non-consumers. Meanwhile, they found that cancer rates were just as high in excessive
consumers of artificial sweetener and excessive sugar intake may be 176 (equal) associated with cancer
risk, according to the authors.
While artificial sweetener 177 (add) to many food products routinely, other kinds of natural sweetener
such as stevia (甜菊糖) are also highly popular with health-conscious eaters. The study doesn’t note 178
these plant-based alternatives carry similar health risks or not. However, from the study the authors draw the
179 (conclude) that artificial sweetener shouldn’t be used as 180 safe alternative to sugar.
Passage 19
In Chinese, a scallion pancake is called cong you bing. Chinese people love to make these crispy treats from
time to time. Scallions are also known as green onions. 181 (essential), a scallion pancake is a type of
flatbread that has been folded over several times and grilled or fried in oil and 182 (mix) with a generous
helping of these green onions.
To cook a Chinese scallion pancake 183 (be) easy. Start by scattering the scallions into the dough (面
团). Next, you need to add the oil. Instead of dropping the dough into the oil, you should use the cooking oil 184
(coat) it. Then, it’s time to fry it. You’ll know it’s ready when it turns 185 (gold) brown but is still tender.
Once your scallion pancakes are ready, you can serve them when they’re still hot and fresh, 186 let them
cool off first. Either way, you can cut them into pizza-shaped slices and share them with your friends by eating the
slices 187 your hands.
In fact, the taste of the Chinese scallion pancakes is so good that many Chinese students who go abroad still
crave for the food. These pancakes actually serve as 188 emotional bridge that helps keep the memory of
the parents 189 often make them. One of the students says, “It’s so simple when you think about it. Flour,
scallions, salt, oil and that’s about it. But from that simple thing, the layers show the thoughtful love of our
parents. The 190 (tradition) are in our minds and in our hearts, and sometimes that is enough betterthan any gold and silver jewelry.
Passage 20
Tea is an important part of Chinese traditions. Chinese tea has enjoyed a history of more than 4000 years.
Green tea and black tea are familiar 191 many people, but there’s more. The International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) 192 (recent) released a document from Chinese experts classifying tea into six types.
The basic tea types are black tea, green tea, white tea, oolong tea, dark tea and yellow tea, according to the new
standard 193 (establish) by Anhui Agricultural University in Hefei, Anhui province.
The standardization work was led by Wan Xiaochun, professor and director of the State key laboratory of
tea plant biology and utilization at the university. For the new standard, Wan 194 (cooperate) with 31 experts
from other countries since 2008. Chen Chuan, a pioneer in tea science, put forward the classification standard as
early as in 1979. It has been widely adopted 195 had not become an international standard until March, when the
document was released, Wan said during 196 news conference.
197 (process) fresh tea leaves is the most important step of tea production. The six tea types can be further
processed or reprocessed to create 198 (product) such as scented tea (花茶) and instant tea, the ISO document
said. The classification will allow consumers, world tea traders and governments 199 (have) a clear understanding
of the different type of tea through their advanced techniques, which have a significant 200 (affect) on Chinese
tea industry.
