It doesn’t take a lot to live a healthy live. That parents often have family meals with their children ranks first.
A Harvard study found that families that eat together are twice as likely to eat their five servings of fruits and vegetables a day as families who don't eat together. Families also eat less fried food when they eat together. Finally, children who regularly eat with family have diets higher in fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamins B6, B12, C and E.
During family meals, parents can set a good example of healthy eating that children may follow. They also display polite table manners. Family meals teach children important skills.
When a family eats together, kids can learn about nutrition and healthy eating. In many studies of school-aged children, those who eat family meals have a higher level of nutrition knowledge.
When a family eats together, kids learn about food safety, like hand washing before eating.
Children who have company at meals are slimmer than those who eat alone. That's because they eat less, eat more slowly, and talk more. This is a good way to deter obesity in children.
Family meals can help children build vocabulary. Studies showed kids who ate with their families performed better at school and had a broader vocabulary. Family meals offer an opportunity for conversations where kids learn vocabulary-building words to help them read and communicate better.
Children gain a better sense of belonging within the family when they eat together with their parents at home. Family meals offer a time for a family to come together as a group and develop a feeling of belonging. That sense of belonging leads to better self-esteem（自尊）. In conclusion, family meals are very important.
1.The writer wants to tell us that .
A.eating together with family is a good chance to teach children
B.it's more favorable for children to eat with their families
C.it's desirable for children to eat more regularly
D.enjoying family meals is equal to eating a big and delicious dinner
2.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Having a company meal is easy to become fatter and fatter.
B.In the mealtime, parents should set a good example of healthy eating.
C.Family meals can help children with a higher level of nutrition knowledge.
D.Family meals can make children form a good habit of eating.
3.What does the underlined word “deter” in Paragraph 6 mean?
A.find B.replace C.prevent D.improve
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A.Why family is important to kids. B.How to eat in a healthy way.
C.How to raise children well. D.Why family meals are important.
Will you ever find fun in the competition? Will you experience it?
Now take a photograph, draw or paint a picture, put it on a postcard and you could have the chance to win an iPad.
Your design should be inspired by something that happened to you today.
Complete the entry form once you’ve completed your artwork, then send it with your postcard to:
Freepost RLXL- GYRS ECCL
UCW Art Competition
University for the Creative Works
Falkner Rd
Farnham
Surrey GU9 7DS
The University for the Creative Works (UCW) Art Competition (“the competition”) is open to people aged between thirteen and nineteen years old.
Students who are studying in UCW, employees of the University or their family members or anyone else connected with the competition may not enter the competition.
When sending in your competition entry you must complete the entry form (download the entry form from here) providing your name, age, date of birth, address, telephone number and e-mail address and (if you are under eighteen) the name and telephone number of your parent or teacher.
Only one entry per artist is allowed.
The last date for entries is 5 pm on Nov. 16, 2020.
UCW will pick three judges, at least two of whom will be Senior Lecturers at the University. The judges will shortlist(列入入围名单) up to fifty entries for exhibition and from the shortlist, winners who get the most support will receive prizes as follows:
1st —iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB
2nd —iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB
3rd —iPad mini Wi-Fi 16GB
If you have any questions about the competition, please e-mail us at competitions@ucreative.ac.uk with UCW Art Competition 2020 in the subject.
1.What is required to enter the competition?
A.Designing a picture book. B.Sending an inspiring photo or picture.
C.Recording something that happened to you. D.Creating a postcard with a photo or picture on it.
2.Who can take part in the competition?
A.Students in the University. B.People who work for the University.
C.Teenagers with no relation to the competition. D.Family members of the University’s employees.
3.Where might you read the text?
A.On a school’s notice board. B.At an art exhibition.
C.In a newspaper. D.On the Internet.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the speaker’s job?
A.A student. B.A researcher. C.A professor.
2.How are the exam marks according to the speaker?
A.Extremely high. B.Very low. C.Usual.
3.How did the school know if the students were cheating in the exam?
A.The students told them.
B.The research group analyzed the data.
C.The headmaster watched the students.
4.What will the speaker do next?
A.Begin to give a lesson. B.Offer students a reward. C.Give some exercises.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A.Teacher and student. B.Classmates. C.Co-workers.
2.What do students do first when they get to school?
A.Attend their first class. B.Put their bags away. C.Go to homeroom.
3.Which subject does the woman teach?
A.Math B.Social studies. C.Science.
4.Where is the math class?
A.On the 1st floor. B.On the 2nd floor. C.On the 3rd floor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What did Professor Johnson just do?
A.He painted a picture.
B.He delivered a lecture.
C.He gave an interview.
2.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.The origin of painting.
B.The value of old paintings.
C.The skills of painting.
3.Why did ancient people paint according to Professor Johnson?
A.To hunt animals.
B.To develop their hobbies.
C.To attract others’ attention.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What is the man forbidden to do in the game?
A.Say a word. B.Make gestures. C.Open his eyes.
2.How does the man feel in the end?
A.Confident. B.Uncertain. C.Satisfied.
