We all know that food makes us grow every day, but sometimes it can make us happy when we feel bad. Food such as sea fish, bananas, pumpkins and chicken can help us be happy. How can they affect (影响)our feelings?

People living by the sea look much happier than other people, because the fresh sea air helps them clear their minds and they eat a lot of sea fish. Bananas have much Vitamin B6. Having more bananas can help us make a quick decision, and become more confident(自信). Eating pumpkins can also help people get into a good feeling because it’s rich in Vitamin B6 and iron(铁).

Are you in a bad mood(情绪)? If you are, don’t sit alone. Go to eat such happy food with your friends. Maybe you’ll feel better.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。（5分）

1.Food gives us energy and sometimes _________.

A．it can affect our feelings                  B．it can make us feel sad

C．it can make us become fat                 D．it can make us healthier

2.Why do people living by the sea look happier?

A．Because they can often go boating.

B．Because they can often swim in the sea.

C．Because they have fresh air and eat sea fish.

D．Because they often drink sea water.

3.What food can make us more confident?

A．Sea fish.          B．Chicken.          C．Apples.           D．Bananas.

4.The underlined word “Vitamin” means “_______” in Chinese.

A．维生素           B．矿物质           C．小麦             D．二氧化碳

5.Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Chicken is bad for us.

B．Vitamin B6 and iron can make us happier.

C．Eating a lot of fish can make us unhealthy.

D．Clean air can help us become more confident.

You may feel curious about students in other countries: Do they also have so much homework? What do they do in their free time? On April 8, a report came out on the lives of school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the US. It surveyed around 6,200 students from the four countries last year. You will find the answers to many of your questions in this report.

Who studies hardest?

Chinese students spend the most time studying. Nearly half of Chinese students spend more

than two hours on their homework every day. That’s much more than students of the US (26.4%)， Japan (8.2%) and South Korea (5.2%).

Who sleeps most often in class?

Japanese students fall asleep in class most often. About 45% of them say they sometimes doze off in class. In South Korea, it’s 32%; in the US, 21%; and 5% in China.

South Korean students don’t like taking notes. About 70% say they write down what the teacher says in class, many fewer than in Japan (93%), China (90%) and the US (89%).

What do they do after school?

In their free time, most Chinese students study or surf the Internet. Most American students hang out with their friends. Most Japanese students do physical exercises. Most Korean students watch TV.

1.How many countries were surveyed in this passage?

A．Two              B．Three            C．Four             D．Five

2.Who studies hardest?

A．Chinese students.

B．Japanese students.

C．South Korean students.

D．American students.

3.Who sleeps least often in class according to the report?

A．Chinese students.

B．South Korean students.

C．American students.

D．Japanese students.

4.How many South Korean students write down what the teacher says in class?

A．93%.             B．90%.             C．89%.             D．70%.

5.According to the passage, we know          .

A．Japanese students spend the most time studying

B．Japanese students fall asleep in class most often

C．Japanese students don’t like taking notes

D．most Chinese students watch TV in their free time

You may feel interested in students in other countries. Do they have so much homework? What do they do in their free time? People did a survey in China, Japan, South Korea and the US last year. This is the result.
Who studies the hardest?
Chinese students spend the most time in studying. About half of Chinese students spend more than two hours on their homework every day.
Who sleeps most often in class?
Japanese students fall asleep（睡着）in class more often. About 45% of them sometimes doze off in class. It’s 32% in South Korea, 21% in the US and 5% in China.
Who is the most distracted（分心的）?
American students are the most active in class, but also the most distracted. 64.2% of them chat with friends in class. 46.9% of them eat something in class, and 38.9 % of them send e-mails or read other books in class.
What do they do after school?
In their free time, most Chinese students study or surf the Internet. Most American students hang out with their friends. Most Japanese students do exercise. Most South Korean students watch TV.
【小题1】About ____ of Chinese students spend more than 2 hours doing their homework every day.