A good night’s sleep in the early years of life could be very important in preventing a child becoming obese, say scientists. Babies and pre-school children who sleep for less than ten hours a night are more likely to be overweight when they are older, research has found. Experts believe that those who do not get enough sleep are more likely to feel hungry and want more calorie-rich food during the day.

Former research has linked sleeping with obesity in adults and teenagers, but this is one of the first to look at very young children. Researchers from the Universities of Washington and California looked at the sleeping habits of almost 1,000 children under the age of five. They found those who had less than ten hours’ sleep were twice as likely to be overweight five years later.

Childhood obesity has doubled over the past 10 years. A quarter of secondary school pupils are now judged to be so overweight that their health is in danger. Experts believe sleep, or lack（缺乏）of it, could be a major cause of this. On average children are sleeping for an hour less than they did 30 years ago. Last year Chinese researchers looked at more than 5,000 youngsters and found that those who were able to catch up on （补充）sleep at the weekend were far less likely to get body weight problems. Scientists have also found a link between lack of sleep and diabetes（糖尿病）. Last year Canadian researchers discovered those who did not get seven or eight hours’ sleep a night were two and a half times more likely to become sick.

The underlined word “obese” in the first paragraph may mean       .

A．quite protective             B．very sad        

C．very fat                 D．quite young

According to Chinese researchers, if a person who lacks sleep can get more sleep during weekends,       .

A．he won’t get hungry easily         B．he will feel tired all the time

C．there will be little chance of him becoming fat

D．it will be very hard for him to fall asleep at night

From the passage we know       .

A．too little sleep will result in illness besides obesity

B．in the past people didn’t connect sleep with weight

C．fat children must have slept less than 10 hours five years ago

D．most children are unhealthy because of little sleep

What would be the best title of the passage?

A．A good night’s sleep helps the development of kids’ brain!

B．Ten hours’ sleep prevents overweight in kids!

C．Children are sleeping much less nowadays!

D．More teenagers get weight problems!

Where can you most probably read this passage?

A．In the latest news.          B．In a children’s book.

C．In a health magazine.        D．In a scientist’s diary.

A good night’s sleep in the early years of life could be very important in preventing a child becoming obese, say scientists. Babies and pre-school children who sleep for less than ten hours a night are more likely to be overweight when they are older, research has found. Experts believe that those who do not get enough sleep are more likely to feel hungry and want more calorie-rich food during the day.
Former research has linked sleeping with obesity in adults and teenagers, but this is one of the first to look at very young children. Researchers from the Universities of Washington and California looked at the sleeping habits of almost 1,000 children under the age of five. They found those who had less than ten hours’ sleep were twice as likely to be overweight five years later.
Childhood obesity has doubled over the past 10 years. A quarter of secondary school pupils are now judged to be so overweight that their health is in danger. Experts believe sleep, or lack（缺乏）of it, could be a major cause of this. On average children are sleeping for an hour less than they did 30 years ago. Last year Chinese researchers looked at more than 5,000 youngsters and found that those who were able to catch up on （补充）sleep at the weekend were far less likely to get body weight problems. Scientists have also found a link between lack of sleep and diabetes（糖尿病）. Last year Canadian researchers discovered those who did not get seven or eight hours’ sleep a night were two and a half times more likely to become sick.
【小题1】The underlined word “obese” in the first paragraph may mean       .

A good night’s sleep in the early years of life could be very important in preventing a child becoming obese, say scientists. Babies and pre-school children who sleep for less than ten hours a night are more likely to be overweight when they are older, research has found. Experts believe that those who do not get enough sleep are more likely to feel hungry and want more calorie-rich food during the day.

Former research has linked sleeping with obesity in adults and teenagers, but this is one of the first to look at very young children. Researchers from the Universities of Washington and California looked at the sleeping habits of almost 1,000 children under the age of five. They found those who had less than ten hours’ sleep were twice as likely to be overweight five years later.

Childhood obesity has doubled over the past 10 years. A quarter of secondary school pupils are now judged to be so overweight that their health is in danger. Experts believe sleep, or lack（缺乏）of it, could be a major cause of this. On average children are sleeping for an hour less than they did 30 years ago. Last year Chinese researchers looked at more than 5,000 youngsters and found that those who were able to catch up on （补充）sleep at the weekend were far less likely to get body weight problems. Scientists have also found a link between lack of sleep and diabetes（糖尿病）. Last year Canadian researchers discovered those who did not get seven or eight hours’ sleep a night were two and a half times more likely to become sick.

1.The underlined word “obese” in the first paragraph may mean       .

A．quite protective          B．very sad        

C．very fat                  D．quite young

2.According to Chinese researchers, if a person who lacks sleep can get more sleep during weekends,       .

A．he won’t get hungry easily          B．he will feel tired all the time

C．there will be little chance of him becoming fat

D．it will be very hard for him to fall asleep at night

3.From the passage we know       .

A．too little sleep will result in illness besides obesity

B．in the past people didn’t connect sleep with weight

C．fat children must have slept less than 10 hours five years ago

D．most children are unhealthy because of little sleep

4.What would be the best title of the passage?

A．A good night’s sleep helps the development of kids’ brain!

B．Ten hours’ sleep prevents overweight in kids!

C．Children are sleeping much less nowadays!

D．More teenagers get weight problems!

5.Where can you most probably read this passage?

A．In the latest news.           B．In a children’s book.

C．In a health magazine.        D．In a scientist’s diary.

A good night’s sleep in the early years of life could be very important in preventing a child becoming obese, say scientists. Babies and pre-school children who sleep for less than ten hours a night are more likely to be overweight when they are older, research has found. Experts believe that those who do not get enough sleep are more likely to feel hungry and want more calorie-rich food during the day.
Former research has linked sleeping with obesity in adults and teenagers, but this is one of the first to look at very young children. Researchers from the Universities of Washington and California looked at the sleeping habits of almost 1,000 children under the age of five. They found those who had less than ten hours’ sleep were twice as likely to be overweight five years later.
Childhood obesity has doubled over the past 10 years. A quarter of secondary school pupils are now judged to be so overweight that their health is in danger. Experts believe sleep, or lack（缺乏）of it, could be a major cause of this. On average children are sleeping for an hour less than they did 30 years ago. Last year Chinese researchers looked at more than 5,000 youngsters and found that those who were able to catch up on （补充）sleep at the weekend were far less likely to get body weight problems. Scientists have also found a link between lack of sleep and diabetes（糖尿病）. Last year Canadian researchers discovered those who did not get seven or eight hours’ sleep a night were two and a half times more likely to become sick.

1. 1.

   The underlined word “obese” in the first paragraph may mean       .

   1. A.
      quite protective
   2. B.
      very sad
   3. C.
      very fat
   4. D.
      quite young
2. 2.

   According to Chinese researchers, if a person who lacks sleep can get more sleep during weekends,       .

   1. A.
      he won’t get hungry easily
   2. B.
      he will feel tired all the time
   3. C.
      there will be little chance of him becoming fat
   4. D.
      it will be very hard for him to fall asleep at night
3. 3.

   From the passage we know       .

   1. A.
      too little sleep will result in illness besides obesity
   2. B.
      in the past people didn’t connect sleep with weight
   3. C.
      fat children must have slept less than 10 hours five years ago
   4. D.
      most children are unhealthy because of little sleep
4. 4.

   What would be the best title of the passage?

   1. A.
      A good night’s sleep helps the development of kids’ brain!
   2. B.
      Ten hours’ sleep prevents overweight in kids!
   3. C.
      Children are sleeping much less nowadays!
   4. D.
      More teenagers get weight problems!
5. 5.

   Where can you most probably read this passage?

   1. A.
      In the latest news.
   2. B.
      In a children’s book.
   3. C.
      In a health magazine.
   4. D.
      In a scientist’s diary.

The Friday after the American holiday of Thanksgiving is called Black Friday. It’s said that it’s the day that store ledgers(分类账)move into the black and companies become profitable. On that day, retailers slash prices to get consumers to buy.  It is also a time when many Americans start their Christmas shopping. VOA’s Elizabeth Lee tells us how the economy may affect consumers on that bargain day.

 “It’s just the deals, the sales and everything you can get for a lesser price,” said Sandy Thomas, a shopper. But it’s a nightmare for others. “I think it’s crazy. I’ve done all of my shopping throughout the week so I don’t have to go out on Friday,” she said. It’s called Black Friday, the start of the traditional Christmas shopping season in the United States. Every year it’s the day after the Thanksgiving holiday. Stores open before sunrise and there are deep discounts everywhere you look.

While the lead up to Christmas is known as the season of giving, Black Friday can get ugly.

Last year a crowd of bargain-hunters killed a Wal-mart worker in a New York suburb. This year, many stores are increasing security while they slash prices. “This is a huge time for the retail stores,” said Fred Joutz from George Washington University. “This is when they begin making their profits for the year.”

Economics professor Fred Joutz says how Americans spend the weekend after Thanksgiving is a good indication of how consumers feel about the future.

With the unemployment rate above 10 percent, Joutz says Americans are saving more and spending less. “Credit is still strictly controlled whether through credit cards or through borrowing from banks,” he said. Some retailers are attracting consumers by opening on Thanksgiving Day, when shops are traditionally closed.  Other stores open their doors anywhere from midnight to four in the morning.

And shoppers will be lining up in front of the doors in order to be one of the first ones to walk through and get a big discount. Electronics like flat screen TVs are usually the first items to go. Sandy Thomas says it’s an annual family tradition and well worth it. “I just save maybe half of what I would have spent on a regular, you know, shopping trip,” she said.

Economists say U.S. consumers will spend money this Black Friday, but they will spend it more carefully.     

59. The underlined word “slash” in the first paragraph probably means _________.

A. reduce         B. raise         C. increase        D. change

60. The sentence “This day should be a shopper’s dream.” should be placed between ________.

A. paragraph two and paragraph three        B. paragraph one and paragraph two

C. paragraph three and paragraph four              D. paragraph five and paragraph six

61. Why are many stores increasing security according to the passage?

A. Because there are too many people saving more and spending less.

B. Because it’s a time when they begin making their profits for the year.

C. Because last year a crowd of bargain-hunters caused an accident.

D. Because many stores open their doors from midnight to four a.m.

62.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Christmas shopping is traditional time and this year it is no exception.

B. Electronics like flat screen TVs are usually least discounted.

C. The economy only affects consumers on that bargain day.

D. Thanksgiving is a good indication of how consumers feel about the future.