2. For much of the past decade, health professionals and the popular press (including TIME) have focused on the intake side of the equation (Line2-4, Para. 3) —在 过去十年中，多数时候健康专家和大众报刊（包括 《时代》周刊）只关注能量平衡的摄入方面(focus on: to pay attention to )
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5. To the author’s mind, the best way to search for a fitter lifestyle is to ____.
A. ban car use in communities B. return to the inconvenient past C. do 90 minutes of physical activity per day D. move step by step towards a life with physical activity
4. If you can’t maintain a conversation and your heart is beating rapidly, then you’ve probably crossed into vigorous (Line 2-4, Para. 10) —如果你无法正常说话 或者心跳加速，那么你的运动很可能(超出适度)而进 入强度大的范畴 (completely; entirely )
2. Which of the following statements is FALSE ____?
A. People in the past worried little about their waistlines B. Physical inactivity is largely overlooked in America C. Exercises help people in more ways than controlling weight D. The energy-balance equation has been the focus of public attention for a long time.
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3. The most commonly cited reason for Asians not exercising is lack of time, especially among the region’s harried children, often pressured to study around the clock . (Line 1-2, Para. 9) —亚洲人不运动 最常提到的原因是没有时间，这一地区饱受折磨的 孩子尤为如此，他们常常迫于压力不停地学习 （around the clock: all the time ）
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4. Americans are advised to take ____ of moderateintensity exercise per day to control their weight.
A. 30 min. B. 60 min. C. up to 90 min. D. at least 90 min.
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1. According to the author, why wasn’t staying in shape an issue 100 years ago?
Because 100 years ago, people had to do a lot of manual work such as reaping, sowing, herding, mowing, loading, unloading,. Life was not easy at that time. They had to use their muscle quite often, thus burning enough calories and moving their bodies to stay in shape.
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3. Which one of the following is cited as a good example in doing physical exercise?
A. Hong Kong B. Finland C. South Korea D. The European Union
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1. Which of the followings isity ____.
A. hypertension B. heart attack C. kidney failure
D. diabetes
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3. The latest statistics on America’s obesity epidemic The recent IHRSA/ASD Obesity/Weight Control Report publishes “real” research statistics on America’s growing obesity epidemic. These alarming statistics reveal a dangerously overweight U.S. population. Obesity is proliferating in the United States: 3.8 million people are over 300 pounds, over 400,000 people (mostly males) carry over 400 pounds and the average adult female weighs an unprecedented 163 pounds! 4. Americans' health and fitness . When it comes to health and fitness, Americans have
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1. The Amish are members of an Anabaptist Christian denomination, best known for simple living, plain dress and resisting modern conveniences. The roots of the Amish began in Switzerland among Swiss Brethren in 1693 under the leadership of Jakob Ammann. The Old Order Amish are those that have been the most successful at resisting change and in retaining their traditional way of life. As of 2000, over 165,000 Old Order Amish live in Canada and the United States. The Amish emphasize church and family relationships and value a rural life, where a large family provides an abundance of manual labor. Their traditional way of living also makes them an object of tourism.
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Statistics give health experts good reason to be disappointed. Americans exercise less than they used to. The number of people taking part in fitness activities dropped from 41.7 million in 1991 to only 32 million in 1993. At least one-third of Americans weigh 20 percent more than their ideal weight.
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mixed emotions. On the one hand, they are concerned about their health. On the other, they have some very unhealthy habits. Americans know the benefits of having a healthy diet. People grow up aware of the value of counting calories. They realize they shouldn't eat too many sweets or fats. Many American consumers read labels carefully for nutrition information. Keeping fit is often high on the list of New Year's resolutions for Americans. In the past two decades, fitness has become a fad. People can even buy weights and equipment and set up their own exercise center at home!