Do you know that colorful fruits and vegetables are good for your health? Their natural colors help protect your body from disease. Think about the colors of the food: the red of tomatoes, the orange of carrots, the green of kiwi fruit(猕猴桃), and the purple of grapes.

You can enjoy eating fruits and vegetables of all colors: green, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple and white. Each color has something unique(独一无二的) and important for good health. They work together to protect your body.

Scientists have surprisingly discovered the benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables. The list below shows the benefits of some colors in fruits and vegetables.

Red gives you a healthy heart. It can reduce the risk of heart disease. Red helps prevent cancer. It helps improve your memory, too.

Yellow and orange give you a healthy immune system(免疫系统). They are also good for your eyes. They help prevent blindness in the old.

White can keep cholesterol(胆固醇) at a lower level.

Green helps prevent cancer. It is good for your eyes. It also gives you strong bones and teeth.

Blue and purple help protect your memory as you grow old. They also help fight cancer and heart disease.

So when you buy or eat fruits and vegetables, remember: the more colors, the better!

1.______different colors of fruits and vegetables are mentioned in the passage.

A．Four             B．Five              C．Six               D．Seven

2.The underlined word “benefits” in the passage means “_______”.

A．益处             B．危害             C．营养             D．后果

3.Daniel has poor eyesight. _____ fruits and vegetables are good for him.

A．Red, yellow and orange

B．White, green and blue

C．Yellow, green and orange

D．Blue, red and white

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Keeping cholesterol at a lower level is good for your health.

B．The more colorful fruit and vegetables you eat, the better it will be for your health.

C．Red fruits and vegetables will cause heart diseases.

D．Blue, purple and red fruits and vegetables are good for your memory.

Do you know that colorful fruits and vegetables are good for your health? Their natural colors help protect your body from disease. Think about the colors of the food: the red of tomatoes, the orange of carrots, the green of kiwi fruit(猕猴桃), and the purple of grapes.
You can enjoy eating fruits and vegetables of all colors: green, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple and white. Each color has something unique(独一无二的) and important for good health. They work together to protect your body.
Scientists have surprisingly discovered the benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables. The list below shows the benefits of some colors in fruits and vegetables.
Red gives you a healthy heart. It can reduce the risk of heart disease. Red helps prevent cancer. It helps improve your memory, too.
Yellow and orange give you a healthy immune system(免疫系统). They are also good for your eyes. They help prevent blindness in the old.
White can keep cholesterol(胆固醇) at a lower level.
Green helps prevent cancer. It is good for your eyes. It also gives you strong bones and teeth.
Blue and purple help protect your memory as you grow old. They also help fight cancer and heart disease.
So when you buy or eat fruits and vegetables, remember: the more colors, the better!

1. 1.

   ______different colors of fruits and vegetables are mentioned in the passage

   1. A.
      Four
   2. B.
      Five
   3. C.
      Six
   4. D.
      Seven
2. 2.

   The underlined word “benefits” in the passage means “_______”

   1. A.
      益处
   2. B.
      危害
   3. C.
      营养
   4. D.
      后果
3. 3.

   Daniel has poor eyesight. _____ fruits and vegetables are good for him

   1. A.
      Red, yellow and orange
   2. B.
      White, green and blue
   3. C.
      Yellow, green and orange
   4. D.
      Blue, red and white
4. 4.

   Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   1. A.
      Keeping cholesterol at a lower level is good for your health
   2. B.
      The more colorful fruit and vegetables you eat, the better it will be for your health
   3. C.
      Red fruits and vegetables will cause heart diseases
   4. D.
      Blue, purple and red fruits and vegetables are good for your memory

A smart diet, a healthy life
No matter how old your kids are, you can take steps to improve a healthy diet and to encourage good eating habits.
Tip One: Family Meals
Family meals are nice for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new foods to children. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their life.
Tip Two: Healthy Snacks(零食)
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what can get at home. That’s why it’s important to have enough healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt and whole-grain biscuits.
Tip Three: Being a Good Example
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the
lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sweet drinks, you are sending the right message.
Tip Four: No Shouts about Food
Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy foods in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are asked to eat. You need to work a bit on different cooking methods(方式，方法).
Tip Five: Get Kids Included(参与)
Most kids will enjoy making the decision about food. Talk to them about making choices and planning a healthy meal. It can help them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat.
【小题1】What is the author’s attitude(态度) toward snacks?