翻译考试历年中级口译真题(6)_第9页

Questions 26-30

Thinking about the upcoming holidays has given me a serious case of mixed feelings. I'm delighted that several of my out-of-town relatives are arriving in December for an extended visit. I'm not so thrilled about all the excess food that's    headed     my    way.    My    metabolism—never         very    racy    to  begin with—downshifted a gear or two once I hit 40. Since then I've learned to pay close attention to what I eat and how much I exercise so I don't consume more calories than I burn.

That's not going to be easy this year. The flood of free food at the office began earlier than ever—starting with leftover Halloween candy. (Some of it, I confess, supplied by me.) I love breaking bread with family and friends and don't think anyone should miss celebrating Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, Id al-Fitr or any other holiday. But let's face it: all it takes to gain one pound (0.45 kg) is to consume 3,500 more calories than you expend. Spread out over the 40 noshing   days   between   Thanksgiving   and   New   Year's,   that's   fewer   than   90 calories a day, or just one of my favorite Pepperidge Farm Lido cookies—and who can eat just one of those? One pound isn't going to kill anyone, but an extra pound every year for 20 years just might.

This year, I swear, is going to be different. After talking with Nelda Mercer and Diane Quagliani,registered dieticians and spokeswomen for the American Dietetic Association, I've worked out a plan to avoid holiday blimping. If that sounds like a good idea to you, here are a few tips to help see you through the next several weeks:

BE REALISTIC. No one drops waist sizes in November and December. Consider yourself wildly successful if you simply haven't gained any weight by the end of the year.

KEEP MOVING. Exercise is often the first thing that goes in the holiday rush. Aim for at least 30 min. Of physical activity (brisk walking, bicycling; swimming) a day, most days of the week. If you don't already exercise regularly, start slowly and build up gradually. Weight training is a great way to kick-start a faltering metabolism, but any exercise will also help relieve stress.

GO DANCING. You'll burn another 200 to 400 calories an hour and have fun doing it.

BE SELECTIVE. Scan the whole buffet table first, then choose only a few items.

TREAT YOURSELF. Don't deny yourself a favorite delicacy. You'll only crave it more.   Just   keep   the   portion   sizes   tiny.   Take   a   bite   or   two,   and   savor   the memory.

PRACTICE YOUR EXCUSES. My favorites: "I couldn't eat another slice but would love to have the recipe," or "Would you mind if I took some of this home instead?"

GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK. If you overindulge today, don't dwell on the lapse. Just do better tomorrow.

DON'T OVERIMBIBE. Here are a couple more reasons. A 4-oz. glass of wine contains 100 calories; a cup of spiked eggnog can easily top 350 calories.

DON'T GET DOWN. A lot of us feel a little blue during the holidays. Keep your spirits up with bubble baths, walks in the woods and maybe even volunteering for a local charity or religious organization.

Remember, this time of year is dedicated to family and friends. Focus on nourishing relationships to make your holidays happier and healthier.

26.Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
     (A) How to lose weight during holidays.
     (B) How to avoid gaining weight during holidays.
     (C) How to spend the upcoming holidays.
     (D) How to keep fit by exercising.
27.Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?
     (A) I took some Halloween candy to the office.
     (B) I started to pay attention to my weight at the age of 40.
     (C) To avoid gaining weight during holidays sounds like a good idea to the writer.
     (D) To eat one more Pepperidge Farm Lido cookie is likely to gain 2 pounds a year.
28.During the holiday, ______.
     (A) you are very unlikely to lose weight
     (B) you should treat yourself to your favorite delicacies
     (C) you'd better ask for the recipe instead of eating more
     (D) you must often take hot baths
29.Which of the following is closest to the meaning of "overimbibe"?
     (A) Eat lavishly. 
     (B) Exercise excessively.
     (C) Sleep too little.
     (D) Drink too much.
30.What can you learn from the passage?
     (A) You should offer some excuses when refusing to eat certain food.
     (B) If you are happy every day, you will surely gain weight.
     (C) Stress can kick-start a faltering metabolism.
     (D) Metabolism becomes faster as one grows older.