“Drink your milk. It’s good for you!” You’ve probably heard that many times, and it’s true. Milk contains calcium, which is a necessary nutrient for keeping bones and teeth healthy and strong. The U.S. government even requires milk as part of the National School Lunch Program, saying that students should drink one cup of fat-free or low-fat milk at each meal.
Last Thursday, however, a group of doctors asked the government to remove milk from the lunch program. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) says, “Milk is high in sugar, high in fat and high in animal protein, all of which have negative effects on health.” “One of the only reasons people talk about dairy, or promote it, is that it is going to help build strong bones.” says Dr. Neal Barnard, president of the PCRM. There are better and healthier ways to get calcium such as eating beans, broccoli, cereals and tofu. Orange juice and soymilk that have calcium added to them also supply the nutrient.
Of course, calcium is important for healthy bones and teeth, but your genes, how much vitamin D you take in and getting an hour’s worth of exercise every day all play a part.
Some nutritionists disagree with the idea that milk isn’t important. Keri Gans, a dietitian, says, “I think it’s irresponsible to take away this beverage that children enjoy, especially among those who are unable to meet their nutrient needs for the day, and remove it from the lunch line.”
The U.S. government is studying the request of the PCRM, but a decision may be a long way off. Meanwhile, Marion Nestle, a professor at New York University, puts it best: “Milk has nutrients. Other foods have the same nutrients. It’s just a food. Like other foods, too much might be a problem.”
小題1:What is mainly talked about in the first paragraph?
A.The concern about students’ health.B.Traditional attitudes towards milk.
C.Ways to keep bones and teeth healthy.D.The practice of the U.S. government.
小題2:According to Dr. Neal Barnard, milk is preferred mainly because _____.
A.children like its tasteB.people ignore its disadvantages
C.it contains more calcium than other foodsD.the calcium in it can build up bone strength
小題3:We can learn from the text that _____.
A.bone strength is determined by many factors
B.people’s diets shouldn’t contain animal protein
C.the opinion of the PCRM will soon be accepted
D.people should turn to vegetables for calcium

小題1:B
小題2:D
小題3:A

試題分析:文章講述了美國的傳統(tǒng)認為牛奶對于補鈣是非常重要的營養(yǎng)品,然而一些專家卻呼吁少喝牛奶,因為有很多的糖和蛋白質(zhì),認為可以通過吃別的更加健康的食物來給孩子們補鈣,文章也給出了一些相反的觀點,總之,任何東西吃的太多都是不好的。
小題1:細節(jié)題。從第一段可知牛奶可以給我補充鈣,能夠使我們的骨骼牙齒更加健康,及Last Thursday, however, a group of doctors asked the government to remove milk from the lunch program.可知,第一段知識傳統(tǒng)的對于牛奶的觀點,故選B
小題2:細節(jié)題。從文章One of the only reasons people talk about dairy, or promote it, is that it is going to help build strong bones.” says Dr. Neal Barnard, 可知牛奶被推崇只要是因為它里面含有的鈣能使骨骼強健,故選D
小題3:推斷題。從文章Of course, calcium is important for healthy bones and teeth, but your genes, how much vitamin D you take in and getting an hour’s worth of exercise every day all play a part.可知骨骼的健壯與很多的因素有關,故選A
點評:說明文是高考必考題型,此類題型比較好解答,在答題過程中注意結(jié)合題目在文章中找到答案的位置,注意理解作者所要表達感情色彩和中心思想。 同時,如果第一遍不能理解,結(jié)合題目來進行理解全文,也不失為一個好的方法。
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