Ⅰ.七选五
We eat to satisfy our hunger and to provide necessary nutrition for our body. __1__. Research shows that there are times when certain foods may provide possible solutions for various problems.
When you can't sleep:
__2__. Almonds (杏仁) contain magnesium (镁), an essential nutrient that helps relax the muscles and promote sleep.
When you have bad breath:
Drink a cup of black, green or oolong tea, which contains a compound that stops the growth of the bacteria that causes bad breath.
When you feel irritable:
Reach for a chocolate bar. __3__. That is not only because it tastes good, but also because it increases the production of serotonin (血清素), which affects people's moods.
When you have joint pain:
Eat strawberries, oranges or other foods loaded with vitamin C. Eating two oranges daily gives you 120 milligrams of vitamin C, which may help slow the wear and tear on your joints.
__4__:
Drink ample amounts of water. When you don't drink enough water, oxygen and nutrients can't reach your brain in an efficient manner, leaving you tired and less able to concentrate.
__5__.
A.When you don't have much energy
B.Next time you have a problem, remember to check your kitchen first for a solution
C.When you have any trouble
D.It is known to make most people happy
E.By doing these, you are expected to solve all of your annoying problems
F.But there are other reasons to reach for particular foods
G.Try a few almonds for a latenight snack
本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了当我们的身体出现一些问题时,我们可以吃某些特定的食物来解决或者缓解这些问题。
1.F 解析:结合下一句中的“...certain foods may provide possible solutions for various problems.”可知,F选项正确。该选项中的particular foods对应下文中的certain foods。
2.G 解析:根据空后内容可知该段主要描述杏仁的功效,G选项符合语境。
3.D 解析:下文提到,巧克力不仅美味,而且它可以增加人体内血清素的分泌,这会影响人的情绪。再结合“When you feel irritable”可知,该句应突出巧克力调节人的情绪的作用,故D选项正确。
4.A 解析:该段建议人们喝足量的水。喝水量不足会使得人感到疲惫,注意力不集中。故精力不足时适合采用该措施。故A选项正确。
5.B 解析:该段是对上文的总结概括,故B选项切题,且与文章第一段呼应。