Contents 目录
Reading 阅读
Questions 题目
Vocabulary 词汇
Useful Structures 常用结构
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
Reading 阅读
The Importance of Breakfast
Breakfast is the first meal of the day, and for many people, it is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. After sleeping for several hours, the body has gone a long time without food. Eating breakfast provides the body with energy and nutrients that can help people begin their day.
Breakfast can be particularly important for students. Children and teenagers need energy to learn, concentrate, and take part in activities at school. Students who eat breakfast may find it easier to pay attention during morning lessons. They may also feel less hungry before lunchtime, which can make it easier for them to focus on their schoolwork.
However, not everyone eats breakfast regularly. Some people skip it because they are too busy in the morning. They may wake up late and have little time before leaving for work or school. Others simply do not feel hungry when they first wake up. Although skipping breakfast occasionally may not be a problem for everyone, regularly missing meals can make it more difficult for some people to get all the nutrients they need.
The type of food people eat for breakfast is also important. A healthy breakfast can include foods such as whole-grain bread, eggs, fruit, yogurt, or oatmeal. These foods can provide useful nutrients and energy. On the other hand, some breakfast foods and drinks contain large amounts of added sugar. Eating too much sugar regularly may not be good for a person’s health.
Preparing breakfast does not have to take a long time. People who are busy in the morning can prepare some food the night before. For example, they can cut up fruit, prepare oatmeal, or put the food they need in one place. Another option is to choose simple foods that can be eaten quickly. Planning ahead can make it easier to have breakfast even on busy mornings.
Breakfast habits can vary from person to person and from culture to culture. Some people prefer a large breakfast, while others eat only a small amount of food. There is no single breakfast that is suitable for everyone. However, choosing nutritious foods and developing regular eating habits can help people maintain a balanced diet and get the energy they need for their daily activities.
Questions 题目
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Write:
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this
1. The body has gone for several hours without food before breakfast.
2. Eating breakfast may help students concentrate during morning lessons.
3. Everyone who skips breakfast will have health problems.
4. Some people do not eat breakfast because they are not hungry in the morning.
5. Teenagers need a larger breakfast than adults.
Questions 6–9
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.
6. Why can breakfast be particularly important for students?
A. It helps them sleep better at night.
B. It gives them energy for learning and school activities.
C. It allows them to leave school earlier.
D. It makes lunchtime unnecessary.
7. Why do some people skip breakfast?
A. They do not have enough time in the morning.
B. They want to eat more at lunchtime.
C. They do not know how to prepare food.
D. They exercise before going to work.
8. Which food is mentioned as part of a healthy breakfast?
A. Ice cream
B. Candy
C. Oatmeal
D. Cake
9. What can busy people do to make breakfast easier?
A. Eat only on weekends.
B. Prepare some food the night before.
C. Wake up several hours earlier.
D. Have a large dinner instead.
Questions 10–13
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
10. Breakfast provides the body with energy and ______.
11. Some breakfast foods contain large amounts of added ______.
12. Preparing breakfast does not have to take a long ______.
13. Healthy eating habits can help people maintain a balanced ______.
Vocabulary 词汇
| lifestyle | /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ | 生活方式 |
| nutrient | /ˈnjuːtriənt/ | 营养物；营养成分 |
| particularly | /pəˈtɪkjələli/ | 尤其；特别 |
| concentrate | /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/ | 集中注意力 |
| activity | /ækˈtɪvəti/ | 活动 |
| regularly | /ˈreɡjələli/ | 经常地；有规律地 |
| skip | /skɪp/ | 不吃；跳过；略过 |
| occasionally | /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ | 偶尔；有时 |
| whole-grain | /ˌhəʊl ˈɡreɪn/ | 全谷物的 |
| oatmeal | /ˈəʊtmiːl/ | 燕麦粥；燕麦片 |
| contain | /kənˈteɪn/ | 含有；包含 |
| prepare | /prɪˈpeə/ | 准备 |
| option | /ˈɒpʃən/ | 选择；选项 |
| planning | /ˈplænɪŋ/ | 计划；规划 |
| vary | /veəri/ | 变化；不同 |
| culture | /ˈkʌltʃə/ | 文化 |
| suitable | /ˈsuːtəbəl/ | 合适的；适宜的 |
| nutritious | /ˈnjuːtrɪʃəs/ | 有营养的；营养丰富的 |
| maintain | /meɪnˈteɪn/ | 保持；维持 |
| balanced | /ˈbælənst/ | 均衡的；平衡的 |
Useful Structures 常用结构
be an important part of something 是某事的重要组成部分
Breakfast is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
早餐是健康生活方式的重要组成部分。
provide someone/something with something 为某人/某物提供某物
Breakfast provides the body with energy and nutrients.
早餐为身体提供能量和营养。
be important for someone 对某人很重要
Breakfast can be particularly important for students.
早餐对学生来说尤其重要。
find it + adjective + to do something 觉得做某事……
Students may find it easier to concentrate after eating breakfast.
学生吃完早餐后可能会觉得更容易集中注意力。
make it + adjective + for someone + to do something 使某人做某事变得……
Eating breakfast can make it easier for students to focus on their schoolwork.
吃早餐可以让学生更容易专注于学业。
take part in something 参加某事
Students need enough energy to take part in activities at school.
学生需要足够的精力参加学校的活动。
have little time to do something 几乎没有时间做某事
Some people have little time to eat breakfast before leaving for work.
有些人在出门上班前几乎没有时间吃早餐。
make it difficult for someone to do something 使某人难以做某事
Missing meals can make it difficult for some people to get enough nutrients.
不按时吃饭可能会使一些人难以获得足够的营养。
contain large amounts of something 含有大量某物
Some breakfast foods contain large amounts of added sugar.
有些早餐食品含有大量的添加糖。
vary from person to person 因人而异
Breakfast habits can vary from person to person.
早餐习惯可能因人而异。
be suitable for someone 适合某人
There is no single breakfast that is suitable for everyone.
没有一种早餐适合所有人。
help someone maintain something 帮助某人保持某事物
Healthy eating habits can help people maintain a balanced diet.
健康的饮食习惯可以帮助人们保持均衡的饮食。
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
The Importance of Breakfast
Breakfast is the first meal of the day, and for many people, it is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. After sleeping for several hours, the body has gone a long time without food. Eating breakfast provides the body with energy and nutrients that can help people begin their day.
1. Why does the body need food after sleeping for several hours?
The body needs food because it has gone a long time without food while sleeping.
身体需要食物，因为在睡觉期间已经很长时间没有进食了。
2. How does eating breakfast help people begin their day?
Eating breakfast provides the body with energy and nutrients that can help people begin their day.
吃早餐可以为身体提供能量和营养，帮助人们开始新的一天。
Breakfast can be particularly important for students. Children and teenagers need energy to learn, concentrate, and take part in activities at school. Students who eat breakfast may find it easier to pay attention during morning lessons. They may also feel less hungry before lunchtime, which can make it easier for them to focus on their schoolwork.
1. Why can breakfast be particularly important for students?
Breakfast can provide students with the energy they need to learn, concentrate, and take part in activities at school.
早餐可以为学生提供学习、集中注意力和参加学校活动所需的能量。
2. How can eating breakfast help students during morning lessons?
Eating breakfast may make it easier for students to pay attention and focus on their schoolwork.
吃早餐可以让学生在上午的课堂上更容易集中注意力，专注于学习。
However, not everyone eats breakfast regularly. Some people skip it because they are too busy in the morning. They may wake up late and have little time before leaving for work or school. Others simply do not feel hungry when they first wake up. Although skipping breakfast occasionally may not be a problem for everyone, regularly missing meals can make it more difficult for some people to get all the nutrients they need.
1. Why do some people skip breakfast?
Some people skip breakfast because they are too busy, have little time, or do not feel hungry in the morning.
有些人不吃早餐，是因为早上太忙、时间不够，或者刚起床时不觉得饿。
2. What can happen if people regularly miss meals?
Regularly missing meals can make it more difficult for some people to get all the nutrients they need.
经常不吃饭可能会使一些人更难获得身体所需的全部营养。
The type of food people eat for breakfast is also important. A healthy breakfast can include foods such as whole-grain bread, eggs, fruit, yogurt, or oatmeal. These foods can provide useful nutrients and energy. On the other hand, some breakfast foods and drinks contain large amounts of added sugar. Eating too much sugar regularly may not be good for a person’s health.
1. What foods can be included in a healthy breakfast?
A healthy breakfast can include whole-grain bread, eggs, fruit, yogurt, or oatmeal.
健康的早餐可以包括全麦面包、鸡蛋、水果、酸奶或燕麦粥。
2. Why should people avoid eating too much added sugar?
People should avoid eating too much added sugar because it may not be good for their health.
人们应该避免摄入过多的添加糖，因为这可能对健康不利。
Preparing breakfast does not have to take a long time. People who are busy in the morning can prepare some food the night before. For example, they can cut up fruit, prepare oatmeal, or put the food they need in one place. Another option is to choose simple foods that can be eaten quickly. Planning ahead can make it easier to have breakfast even on busy mornings.
1. What can busy people do to prepare breakfast more easily?
Busy people can prepare some food the night before or choose simple foods that can be eaten quickly.
忙碌的人可以在前一天晚上准备一些食物，或者选择可以快速吃完的简单食物。
2. How can planning ahead help people on busy mornings?
Planning ahead can make it easier for people to have breakfast even on busy mornings.
提前做好准备可以让人们即使在忙碌的早晨也更容易吃上早餐。
Breakfast habits can vary from person to person and from culture to culture. Some people prefer a large breakfast, while others eat only a small amount of food. There is no single breakfast that is suitable for everyone. However, choosing nutritious foods and developing regular eating habits can help people maintain a balanced diet and get the energy they need for their daily activities.
1. Why is there no single breakfast that is suitable for everyone?
There is no single suitable breakfast because breakfast habits can vary from person to person and from culture to culture.
没有一种早餐适合所有人，因为早餐习惯可能因人而异，也可能因文化而异。
2. How can healthy breakfast habits benefit people?
Healthy breakfast habits can help people maintain a balanced diet and get the energy they need for their daily activities.
健康的早餐习惯可以帮助人们保持均衡的饮食，并获得日常活动所需的能量。