DoctorsinBritainarewarningofanobesitytimebomb,whenchild...
問題詳情:
Doctors in Britain are warning of an obesity time bomb, when children who are already overweight grow up. So, what should we do? Exercise more? Eat less? Or both? The government feels it has to take responsibility for this expanding problem.
The cheerful Mr Pickwick, the hero of the novel by Charles Dickens, is seen in illustrations as someone who is plump --- and happy. In 18th century paintings beauty is equated(使等同) with rounded bodies and soft curves. But nowadays being overweight is seen as indicating neither a cheerful character nor beauty but an increased risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
So what do you do? Diet? Not according to England's chief medical officer, Sit Liam Donaldson. He says that physical activity is the key to reduce the risks of obesity, cancer and heart disease. And the Health Secretary John Reid even said that being inactive is as serious a risk factor in heart disease as smoking.
So, having bought some cross trainers how much exercise should you do? According to Sir Liam Donaldson, at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days a week. Is going to the gym the answer? Luckily for those who think that running machine are boring, the Health Development Agency believes that physical activity that fits into people's lives may be more effective. They suggest taking the stairs rather than the lift, walking up escalators, playing active games with your children, dancing or gardening. And according to a sports psychologist. Professor Biddle, gyms "are not making the nation fit", and may even cause harm.
There's new scientific evidence that too much exercise may actually be bad for you. Scientists at the University of Ulster have found that unsuitable exercise releases dangerous free radicals that can adversely affect normal function in unfit people. The only people who should push their bodies to that level of exercise on a regular basis are trained athletes.
So, should we forget about gyms and follow some expert's advice to reduce sedentary activities and increase exercise in our daily life? After all, getting off the bus a stop early and walking the rest of the way can't do any harm! One final thought. How come past generations lacked gym facilities but were leaner and fitter than people today?
1 Mr Pickwick and paintings beauty of 18th century are used as examples to show that ________.
A. fatness was considered something good at one time
B. a fat man is a cheerful character
C. beauty should be overweight
D. fatness leads to an increased risk of diseases
2. According to Sir Liam Donaldson, which of the following should we do?
A. Regular physical activity. B. Going on diet.
C. Giving up smoking. D. Going to the gym.
3. The underlined phrase cross trainers probably refers to ________.
A. people who help you do exercises B. a place where you can do exercises
C. a vehicle D. a kind of shoes
4 From the passage, we know ________.
A. the more exercises you do, the healthier you will be
B. active games are better than gyms for people who want to keep fit
C. going to the gym is a good way to lose weight
D. too much activity will help you lose weight quickly
5. Being overweight indicates _______.
A. a cheerful character
B. a happy and healthy character
C. an increased risk of heart trouble and other diseases.
D. you eat too much
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AADBC
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