单选题 There are many factors which may have an influence on adults and children being able to lead a healthy life.
Nowadays, people are very busy. Often, both parents work outside the home. Children are expected to take more responsibility at home to help their parents. They also have sporting and leisure activities as well as schools expectations.
The busyness also adds another factor: the need to use ears to get from one place to another quickly.
Today, society places a lot of emphasis on technology. Computers, DVDs, CDs, television, Play Stations and X-boxes have become major leisure activities, rather than traditional more active pursuits. This has led to a more sedentary lifestyle.
The media provide entertainment and information. Unfortunately, they also promote fast food which fit easily into busy lifestyles. It is much more convenient at times to buy a quick takeaway rather than prepare a meal. The media constantly bombard their audience with "perfect" body images, the need to buy the most fashionable clothes, the most up-to-date computer games, the best visit places to visit and the best things to do.
Environments vary. We may be exposed to pollution, such as cigarette smoke. This can be harmful to people who suffer from breathing difficulties. Environments where passive smoking is unavoidable make it difficult to lead a healthy life.
The important factor influencing healthy lifestyles is motivation, or the desire to be healthy. Any person who wants to be healthy will find a way to be healthy — if he / she is motivated enough.
单选题 The main idea of the passage is ______.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 主旨题。根据第一段第一句话得知全文的大意为“影响人们健康的因素”。
单选题 What does "sedentary lifestyle" in paragraph 4 refer to ______.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 词汇题。从第四段谈到的现代娱乐方式中(computers,DVDs,CDs,television)判断,现代人缺乏传统上更具活力的运动,因此可以推断出sedentary的含义为B。
单选题 Why is fast food among such a large population nowadays?
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。阅读第四段可以找到快餐受欢迎的因素。
单选题 How many factors are mentioned mainly affecting a healthy lifestyle?
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。根据第二、三、四、五段可以找到有关影响健康生活的各个因素。
单选题 What may be the most important factor influencing a healthy lifestyle?
【正确答案】 D
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