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Unit 4 Looking good, feeling good
Reading
Teen faints after skipping meals
There is growing concern about weight problems __among____ senior high school students. The news report below is about a teenage girl __who___ tried to lose weight by skipping meals. Before you read the news report, think about the following questions
Para 1
STONECHESTER—A teenage girl fainted yesterday _at__ Stonechester High School
after _skipping________(skip) meals.
Para 2
Jennifer Jones, 15, told friends in her class __that__ she was feeling unwell. She then passed out in her morning PE lesson and was rushed to__ hospital.
Para 3
Jennifer was found __to have_____(have) dangerously low blood sugar levels and
_____was treated______(treat) immediately. Her worried parents told the doctor that their
daughter missed breakfast that day and hardly touched her dinner the night before.
____Fortunately_______(fortune), she is now out of danger. Her doctor says that she will make
_a_ full recovery in a day or two.
Para 4
Jennifer’s classmates hope to see her back at school soon. They say that she has
struggled __with___ eating problems for a long time. “Jennifer thought that
_____skipping____(skip ) meals would be a simple way to reach her target weight,” her
friend Laura Williams told our reporter. “She ___hasn't eaten____(not eat) breakfast for
the last few months. She told me she had trouble ___concentrating___(concentrate) in
class. I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy, but she wouldn’t listen.”
Para 5
Jennifer’s case is a __reminder__(remind) of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss
habits __that__ have become common among teenagers of both sexes. In a society
___where__ being thin is often seen as being beautiful, teenagers sometimes turn to
extreme methods to slim down __quickly_____(quick).
Para 6
According to a recent survey of senior high school students’ lifestyles, almost one __fifth___(five) of teenagers regularly skip meals, one in__ ten over-exercise and four per cent even take weight-loss medicine. Health experts are __concerned_____(concern) about these figures. They are increasing their efforts to educate teenagers about the side _effects______(effect) of losing weight too quickly. They have also warned them against __using__(use) such extreme methods.
Para 7
“These so-called ‘quick-fix methods’ prove to be __harmful_____(harm) to teenagers. It is normal for teenagers to be __slightly__(slight) overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried. However, for those __who_ are dangerously overweight, it is very important that they try to lose weight __properly_____(proper),” said an expert.
Para 8
She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy ___balanced_____(balance) diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill _easily__(easy). She added, “What’s more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay _energetic____(energy) and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the ___safest___(safe) and most effective way to get into shape.”
Key words and phrases
1. there is growing concern about __越来越多的人担心/关注_______
2. skip vt.&vi ___越来越多的人担心/关注__________________
skip breakfast/class/school ____不吃早餐/逃课/逃学___
3. faint vi. __昏厥__ adj. __微弱的,快昏厥的; 可能性不大的__
4. unwell adj. _____不适的,不舒服的________ unable/unhappy/unfair
5. pass out ____昏迷的,失去知觉的___________ pass away __去世__
6. be rushed to ___被迅速送往_________
7. be found to do __被发现做
8. low blood sugar ___低血糖________
9. immediate adj. _____立即的_____
immediately adv. _______立即,马上 (=at once/right away)
conj. _____一 ... 就 ..._____(=as soon as/directly)
10. worried adj. ____感到担忧的______ (__worry___ v./n.)
11. touch v. 触碰; (熟词生义)__吃、喝、使用_________
12. fortune n. ___财富,运气______ adj. ___fortunate____ adv. ___fortunately______
13. out of danger _____脱离危险_________
14. recover v. __ 恢复____ n. __recovery______
make a full recovery ___完全康复___
15. struggle v._____挣扎,斗争______ 与...斗争____struggle with/against sb.______
16. a simple way to do ____做某事的简单方法_____ target weight __目标体重___
17. have trouble in doing sth. ____做某事有困难____
18. concentrate v. ___集中注意力 _______ n. ___concentration __________
19. warn v. ___警告 warn sb. of sth. / warn sb. against doing
20. remind v. __提醒___ n. _____reminder____ 引起回忆的事物,提醒物
21. 不健康的减肥习惯 ____unhealthy weight-loss habits_______
22. 减肥(名词结构)____weight loss________ (动词结构)___lose weight________
23. 在青年男女中普遍存在 _______become common among teenagers of both sexes
24. 被看作是 ___be seen as_______
25. turn to ____转向___________
26. extreme adj. ___极端的____ adv. ___extremely_______
27. method n. __方法____ 极端的方法/天气 ________extreme methods/weather
28. slim down __变苗条_____ slim v./ adj.
29. a recent survey 一个近期调查 = a recent study
30. one fifth ___五分之一____ one in ten __十分之一______ 2/3 ____two in three/ two thirds
31. 吃减肥药 _____take weight-loss medicine_______
32. expert 专家_____
33. be concerned about __担心,关心________ concerned adj. __担心的,关心
34. side effects ___副作用_____ effect n. ___效果,作用;影响______ adj. ___effective___
35. so-called adj. _所谓的______ quick-fix methods __速效法_______
36. prove linking v. _____被发现是,结果是( = turn out)_______ prove to be vt. ____证明,证实_____
37. be harmful to ___对...有害_______
38. slightly adv. __稍微,略微______ adj. _slight___
39. proper adj. ____恰当的____ adv. ___properly______
40. balance n./v. __平衡___ adj. __balanced______ a balanced diet ____均衡的饮食____
41. nutrition n. __营养____ adj. ____有营养的_____
42. function n. __功能___ v. __运转___ 运转得好/正常 _____function well/normal_____
43. take in _______摄入、吸收;理解、体会;欺骗____________________
44. keep regular hours ____作息规律____ get plenty of exercise ____多做运动_____
45. stay energetic _____保持精力充沛_______ (energy-energetic-energetically)
46. follow the tips __听取建议_______
47. get into shape ___强身健体______
Extended reading
Don’t judge a book by its cover
Para 1
“Don’t judge a book by__ its cover,” the old saying goes. Fortunately, _as__ a
teenager, that is often __exactly____(exact) what you do to yourself. Dark thoughts
about your physical ___appearance_______(appear) can hang over you all the time like a
rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? Is
everyone laughing at__ my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can
have a negative effect _on_ people of any shape or size, both male and female,
and it is important to guard against the causes behind them.
Para 2
Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence __ what you think of your physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing battle—these standards are __simply____(simple) impossible for most of the population to live up to. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves.
Para 3
Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you
have friends __simply__ are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel
like you are living in their shadow. For children of the digital age, social
Media makes this problem even __worse____(bad). Your friends may post a
never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or
strong bodies, and it becomes easier for you to compare yourself _to_ them. This
has proved to have a negative effect _on__ what you think of your physical
appearance.
Para 4
These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways ___to deal__(deal) with them. First of all, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards___blindly__(blind). They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them.
Para 5
Another tip is to remind yourself __that___ you are unique. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel ___comfortable_______(comfort) in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has their own talents—you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of ____worrying_____(worry) about things you cannot change.
Para 6
Finally, _it_ is a good idea to try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. To achieve this, you should do something you enjoy. Read a book you like, or take part in a social activity, like playing a ball game with your friends. These things can help you take your mind off matters that worry you and make you feel good about yourself.
Para 7
You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on _the__ inside. However, like a book, your contents are much ___more important__________(important) than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself—your individuality, your value to others, your achievements—you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are.
Key words and phrases
1. Don't judge a book by its cover _ 不要以貌取人________________
2. As the old saying goes __正如俗话说_______
saying n. __谚语______ (say v.) go v.___去_____ (熟词生义) ___唱、说
3. exact adj. _____精确的,精准的_____ adv. _____exactly__ laugh at __嘲笑___
4. dark thoughts ______悲观的想法_____________
5.physical appearance __外貌,外表_________
6. hang over_____使忧心忡忡_______
7. behind one's back _____在背后,背地里__________
8. have a negative effect on sth. _____对...有负面影响__________
9. guard against ___防范,防止______
10. standard n. ____标准______
11. beauty n. ___美人,美人_____ (beautiful adj.)
12. have a big influence on sth. _____对...有大的影响_____
13. fight a losing battle ______打一场无望取胜的仗_______
14. simply adv. ____简单地_____ (simple adj.)
15. population n. _____人口_____
16. live up to (one's expectations) __达到、符合,不辜负_____________
17. end up ___最终成为_______
18. view v. __看作______ (n. 风景)
19. good-looking adj. _好看的________
20. fashion sense ___时尚感_______ fashion n. _____时尚______(fashionable adj.)
21. shadow n. ___阴影______
22. digital age ____数字时代_____ digital adj. ___数字的________
23. post v. ___发布,邮寄_______
(repost v. ___转发___ comment v.____评论__ like v. _点赞_____)
24.never-ending adj. __永无止境的________ series n. ____一系列______
25. show off ___炫耀______
26. compare v. ____比较______(comparison n.)
27. external adj. ___外在的,外部的______
28. present adj. ____存在的,目前的______ (n. __存在,礼物______)
29. blindly adv. ___盲目地_____ (adj. __blind______ n. ____blindness______)
30. First of all __首先____ (Besides,/What's more,/Last but not least,)
31. follow popular standards blindly ___盲目跟从流行标准______________
32. be out of reach _____够不着________
31. remind sb that... _____提醒某人...________ (remind v. remind sb. to do sth.)
32. unique adj. _______独一无二的________
33. keep in mind that... ______牢记...______
34. way n. __方法;道路____ (熟词生义 n. ___样子___)
35. strength n. ____力气,力量___________(v. ___strengthen___ adj. ___strong______)
36. talent n. __天赋_______ (be talented in ____在...有天赋_______________)
37.take pride in ______以...为骄傲_____________
38. instead of ____而不是________
39. It is a good idea to do sth. _____做...是一个好主意______________
40. direct your attention away from... _____把某人的注意力从...上转开____________
41. negative thoughts __悲观的想法________(thought n. ____思想,想法______v.)
42. achieve v. ___达到,完成_______ (achievement n.)
43. take your minds off... ______不去想..._________
44. the outside ____外在_______ (the inside __内在_________)
45. content n. ____内容_______ adj. ____满意的_____ (be content with... ___对...满意___)
46. individuality n. ____个性_______ adj./n. ___individual_________
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Unit 4 Looking good, feeling good
Reading
Teen faints after skipping meals
There is growing concern about weight problems ______ senior high school students. The news report below is about a teenage girl _____ tried to lose weight by skipping meals. Before you read the news report, think about the following questions
Para 1
STONECHESTER—A teenage girl fainted yesterday ___ Stonechester High School
after _________(skip) meals.
Para 2
Jennifer Jones, 15, told friends in her class ____ she was feeling unwell. She then passed out in her morning PE lesson and was rushed __ hospital.
Para 3
Jennifer was found _______(have) dangerously low blood sugar levels and
___________(treat) immediately. Her worried parents told the doctor that their
daughter missed breakfast that day and hardly touched her dinner the night before.
___________(fortune), she is now out of danger. Her doctor says that she will make
__ full recovery in a day or two.
Para 4
Jennifer’s classmates hope to see her back at school soon. They say that she has
struggled _____ eating problems for a long time. “Jennifer thought that
_________(skip ) meals would be a simple way to reach her target weight,” her
friend Laura Williams told our reporter. “She ____________(not eat) breakfast for
the last few months. She told me she had trouble _____________(concentrate) in
class. I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy, but she wouldn’t listen.”
Para 5
Jennifer’s case is a __________(remind) of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss
habits ____ have become common among teenagers of both sexes. In a society
_____ being thin is often seen as being beautiful, teenagers sometimes turn to
extreme methods to slim down _______(quick).
Para 6
According to a recent survey of senior high school students’ lifestyles, almost one _____(five) of teenagers regularly skip meals, one __ ten over-exercise and four per cent even take weight-loss medicine. Health experts are _________(concern) about these figures. They are increasing their efforts to educate teenagers about the side _______(effect) of losing weight too quickly. They have also warned them against ______(use) such extreme methods.
Para 7
“These so-called ‘quick-fix methods’ prove to be _______(harm) to teenagers. It is normal for teenagers to be _______(slight) overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried. However, for those ____ are dangerously overweight, it is very important that they try to lose weight _______(proper),” said an expert.
Para 8
She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy ________(balance) diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill _____(easy). She added, “What’s more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay ________(energy) and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the ______(safe) and most effective way to get into shape.”
Key words and phrases
1. there is growing concern about ________________
2. skip vt.&vi _____________________
skip breakfast/class/school ______________
3. faint vi. ____ adj. _______________________
4. unwell adj. _____________ unable/unhappy/unfair
5. pass out _______________ pass away ____
6. be rushed to ____________
7. be found to do ___________
8. low blood sugar ___________
9. immediate adj. ___________
immediately adv. ________ (=at once/right away)
conj. ________(=as soon as/directly)
10. worried adj. __________ (_____ v./n.)
11. touch v. 触碰; (熟词生义)___________
12.fortune n. _________ adj. _______ adv. _________
13.out of danger ______________
14.recover v. ______ n. ________
make a full recovery __________
15. struggle v.___________ 与...斗争_______________________
16. a simple way to do _________________ target weight ___________
17.have trouble in doing sth. _____________
18.concentrate v. __________ n. _____________
19.warn v. ___________ warn sb. of sth. / warn sb. against doing
20.remind v. _____ n. _________ 引起回忆的事物,提醒物
21.不健康的减肥习惯 ___________________________
减肥(名词结构)____________ (动词结构)___________
22.在青年男女中普遍存在 _______________________________________
23.被看作是 __________
24.turn to ________________
25. extreme adj. _______ adv. __________
26. method n. ______
极端的方法/天气 _________________________
27. slim down _______ slim v./ adj.
28.a recent survey ______________ = a recent study
29.one fifth _______ one in ten ________ 2/3 ____________________
30. 吃减肥药 _______________________ 31. expert _____
31. be concerned about __________ concerned adj. _______________
32.side effects ________ effect n. _______________ adj. _________
33.so-called adj. _______ quick-fix methods _________
34.prove linking v. _______________________ prove to be
vt. _________
35.be harmful to __________
36.slightly adv. ________ adj. _______
37.proper adj. ________ adv. _________
39.balance n./v. _____ adj. ________ a balanced diet _____________
40.nutrition n. ______ adj. _________
41.function n. _____ v. _____ 运转得好/正常 ___________________
42.take in ___________________________
43.keep regular hours ________ get plenty of exercise _________
44.stay energetic ____________ (energy-energetic-energetically)
45.follow the tips _________ 46.get into shape _________
Extended reading
Don’t judge a book by its cover
Para 1
“Don’t judge a book __ its cover,” the old saying goes. Fortunately, ___ a
teenager, that is often ______(exact) what you do to yourself. Dark thoughts
about your physical __________(appear) can hang over you all the time like a
rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? Is
everyone laughing __ my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can
have a negative effect __ people of any shape or size, both male and female,
and it is important to guard against the causes behind them.
Para 2
Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence __ what you think of your physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing battle—these standards are ______(simple) impossible for most of the population to live up to. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves.
Para 3
Your friends also influence the way you view your physical appearance. If you
have friends ____ are good-looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel
like you are living in their shadow. For children of the digital age, social
Media makes this problem even ______(bad). Your friends may post a
never-ending series of photos online to show off their beautiful dresses or
strong bodies, and it becomes easier for you to compare yourself __ them. This
has proved to have a negative effect ___ what you think of your physical
appearance.
Para 4
These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways ________(deal) with them. First of all, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards _______(blind). They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them.
Para 5
Another tip is to remind yourself _____ you are unique. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel __________(comfort) in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has their own talents—you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of _________(worry) about things you cannot change.
Para 6
Finally, __ is a good idea to try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. To achieve this, you should do something you enjoy. Read a book you like, or take part in a social activity, like playing a ball game with your friends. These things can help you take your mind off matters that worry you and make you feel good about yourself.
Para 7
You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on ___ inside. However, like a book, your contents are much _____________(important) than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself—your individuality, your value to others, your achievements—you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are.
Key words and phrases
1. Don't judge a book by its cover _________________
2. As the old saying goes __________
saying n. ________ (say v.) go v.________ (熟词生义) _____________
3. exact adj. ____________ adv. ___________ laugh at ________
4. dark thoughts ___________________
5.physical appearance ___________
6. hang over_______________
7. behind one's back _______________
8. have a negative effect on sth. _______________
9. guard against _________
10. standard n. __________
11. beauty n. ________ (beautiful adj.)
12. have a big influence on sth. ___________________
13. fight a losing battle ___________________
14. simply adv. _________ (simple adj.)
15. population n. __________
16. live up to (one's expectations) _______________
17. end up __________
(end up doing最终做/end up adj.以...结尾/end up with以某种方式结束/end up in以某种结果结束)
18. view v. ________ (n. 风景)
19. good-looking adj. _________
20. fashion sense __________ fashion n. ___________(fashionable adj.)
21. shadow n. _________
22. digital age _________ digital adj. ___________
23. post v. __________
(repost v. ______ comment v.______ like v. ______)
24.never-ending adj. __________ series n. __________
25. show off _________
26. compare v. __________(comparison n.)
27. external adj. _________
28. present adj. __________ (n. ________)
29. blindly adv. ________ (adj. ________ n. __________)
30. First of all ______ (Besides,/What's more,/Last but not least,)
31. follow popular standards blindly _________________
32. be out of reach _____________
31. remind sb that... _____________ (remind v. remind sb. to do sth.)
32. unique adj. _______________
33. keep in mind that... ____________
34. way n. ______ (熟词生义 n. ______)
35. strength n. _______________(v. _____________ adj. _________)
36. talents n. _________ (be talented in ___________________)
37.take pride in ___________________
38. instead of ____________
39. It is a good idea to do sth. ___________________
40. direct your attention away from... _________________
41. negative thoughts __________(thought n. __________v.)
42. achieve v. __________ (achievement n.)
43. take your minds off... _______________
44. the outside ___________ (the inside ___________)
45. content n. ___________ adj. __________ (be content with... ________)
46. individuality n. ___________ adj./n. ____________
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