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Do you love the holidays, but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times
for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning, though,
it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays. Whether it is celebrating at the office party or
sitting down for the traditional family dinner, regard eating as a time for tasting a variety of the foods. The
idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.
Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and keeping physical fitness:
Don't skip meals. Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack. This may help to
avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.
Control portions. Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may
encourage you to "load up." You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size
of your fist. Once you have your "tasting" serving, move away from the buffet. Doing so will make it less
tempting(诱惑) to be eating constantly(持续不断的) as your appetite (胃口) is inspired by the sight of
food.
Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables. Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or
vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.
Stick to physical activity. Don't let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk
after a meal can help burn off extra calories.
Avoid high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat. Choose lean
meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of dressing or butter.
1. Which of the following is WRONG according to the passage?
A. You had better turn your attention away from delicious foods.
B. Drinking some water of soup before eating helps you eat less.
C. Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may bring weight problems.
D. Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight
2. Many people can't control their weight after the holidays mainly because they______.
A. can't help being tempted to eat constantly
B. take part in too many parties
C. enjoy delicious foods
D. can't help turning away from the foods
3. If the passage appears in the newspaper, you think it should be ______ Column.
A. Holidays and Festivals
B. Health and Fitness
C. Fashion and Frontier
D. Student Times Club
4. The best title for the passage would probably be ______.
A. How to avoid holiday feasting and celebrating
B. Dos and Don'ts for keeping slim and fit
C. How to avoid weight gain over holidays
D. Wonderful holiday, Boring weight
