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Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin? Now a research by Cornell University suggests how life style and decisions about eating may affect weight. Researchers concluded that the French tend to stop eating when they feel full. However, Americans tend to stop when their plate is empty or their favorite TV show is over.
According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style. They enjoy food and therefore spend a fairly long time at the table, while Americans see eating as something to be squeezed between the other daily activities. Mercola believes Americans lose the ability to sense when they are actually full. So they keep eating long after the French would have stopped. In addition, he points out that Americans drive to huge supermarkets to buy canned and frozen foods for the week. The French, instead, tend to shop daily, walking to small shops and farmers’ markets where they have a choice of fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs as well as high-quality meats for each meal.
After a visit to the United States, Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Fat, decided to write about the importance of knowing when to stop rather than suggesting how to avoid food. Today she continues to stay slim and rarely goes to the gym.
In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits. Today the rate of obesity(肥胖症) — or extreme overweight — among adults is only 6%. However, as American fast food gains acceptance and the young reject older traditions, the obesity rate among French children has reached 17% — and is growing.
【小题1】In what way are the French different from Americans according to Dr. Joseph Mercola?

A．They go shopping at supermarkets more frequently.

B．They squeeze eating between the other daily activities.

C．They regard eating as a key part of their lifestyles.

D．They usually eat too much canned and frozen food.

【小题2】This text is mainly the relationship between _________.

A．Americans and the French

B．life style and obesity

C．children and adults

D．fast food and overweight

【小题3】The text is mainly developed __________.

A．by showing difference	B．by space
C．by process	D．by example

【小题4】Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．Americans are always hungry.

B．Most of French children suffer from obesity.

C．Recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits.

D．The French are always free for their food.

【小题5】Where does this text probably come from?

A．A TV interview	B．A food advertisement
C．A health report	D．A book review

答案：【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】A
【小题4】C
【小题5】C

试题分析:本文是一篇说明文。美国人很注意饮食但是仍然很胖，而法国人消耗了更多的食物但是仍然很瘦。这主要是生活方式的问题。本文详细讲述了生活方式和健康之间的联系。
【小题1】C细节理解题。根据第二段第一行According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, a health expert, the French see eating as an important part of their life style.描述可知在Dr. Joseph Mercola看来，法国人把吃看成是生活方式中重要的一部分。故选C。
【小题2】B细节理解题。根据文章主题段第一段第一句Why do Americans struggle with watching their weight, while the French, who consume rich food, continue to stay thin?可知文章讨论的是为什么美国人很注意饮食但是仍然很胖，而法国人消耗了更多的食物，但是仍然很瘦。这主要是生活方式的问题。在接下来的两段里，进行了详细的说明。也就说本文是关于生活方式和肥胖的关系。故选B。
【小题3】A判断推理题。整篇文章作者都是通过描述两个国家的不同点串联起来的。美国人的生活方式和法国人的生活方式进行了比较，这两个国家的肥胖率也进行了比较。故选A。
【小题4】C细节理解题。根据最后一段第一行In spite of all these differences, evidence shows that recent life style changes may be affecting French eating habits.可知最近的生活方式变化可能影响法国的饮食习惯。故选C。
【小题5】C判断推理题。文章告诉我们美国人和法国人的生活方式，并讲述了他们的生活方式与健康之间的联系，说明这是从健康报道里摘录出来的。不可能是电视采访，食物广告或者书评。故选C。
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