1、牛津译林版高中英语教材M1：Reading they may want to be part of the group yet desire independence. Since teenagers have difficulty balancing these needs, they often question who they are and how they fit in society.The good news is that these kinds of growing pains do not last. In the end everything turns out OKt
2、he teenager becomes a healthy adult, and this period of change and challenge is traded for the changes and challenges of grown-up life.5. M1U3. ReadingDying to be thinHi Zhou LingHow are you? I havent heard from you for weeks. Is everything OK with you?Do you still go to the gym every day? I used to
3、 go to the gym three times a week, but I dont work out any more. I know another way to stay slim. Looking good is important to women, isnt it? Most young women want a slim figure these days, especially here in Canada. Im trying to lose weight because Im so ashamed of my body. Since Im preparing to a
4、ct in a new TV show, Im taking weight-lose pills called Fat-Less, which are quite popular among young women here. I hope to lose at least 10 kilograms. I take two pills a day and dont need to exercise.The pills really work! Im becoming slimmer and slimmer. Ive lost 7 kilograms in the last two months
5、. However, sometimes I dont feel so energetic. My mother, who you met last year, keeps telling me not to take them because they are dangerous. She says health is the most important thing, and I agree, but then I look so slim at the moment.Write soon!LoveAmyDear Zhou LingThings change so quickly! Im
6、now in hospital recovering from liver failure. I regret taking those weight-lose pills. They contain a harmful chemical that caused my liver to fail. The pills were going to completely destroy my liver if I continued taking them. My mother insisted on sending me to the hospital, where I received goo
7、d medical treatment.It was a really painful experience, but Im feeling better now. I follow my doctors advice and exercise for at least half an hour every day (but I seldom go to the gym!), and eat lots of fruit and vegetables. People should look after their bodies. My mother is right: dont damage y
8、our health for a slim and attractive figure. It isnt worth it. We shouldnt be ashamed of the way we look, should we?I hope to hear from you soon.LoveAmyDear AmyMy computer was broken so I couldnt read your two e-mails until today. Im so sorry to hear about your problem, but Im glad youre feeling bet
9、ter and are recovering.Youre right. We shouldnt be embarrassed about our weight. I think you look great as you are, and youre a wonderful person. I know that the pressure to stay slim is a problem, especially for an actress. However, your mother knows best: nothing is more important than health.Its
10、the same in Chinamany people, some of whom are not overweight at all, are always going on a diet or taking weight-loss pills, which are often dangerous. I hope they can learn from your story. LoveZhou Ling 6. M1U3. Project The truth is, diet and way of life are often a problem for teenagers. However
11、, the good news is that you can feel better, look better and have more energy if you eat the right food and exercise regularly. Healthy eating along with regular exercise is probably the only way to become fit. Diets are useless in the long term, yet approximately 20% of teenagers say they have trie
12、d going on a diet and skipping meals to control their weight. If you eat properly and exercise regularly, you will lose weight, keep fit and feel great.As a teenager, it is important to give your body the energy it needs. If you skip meals, you dont get enough energy, and then you feel tired. For a
13、healthy diet, you should eat mostly rice, bread, vegetables and fruit. You also need to drink a lot of watersix to eight glasses a day. Water helps keep your system clean. Drinking enough water will improve your skin and give you healthy hair. Exercise is something that can help to make you look goo
14、d, feel good and be healthy. Experts suggest that teenagers spend at least 30 minutes exercising, five times a week. That is easy to do! Walking and riding your bike count, and so do school sports. Often, teenagers give up sport, saying they have no time left after their studies. Many teenagers are
15、surprised to learn that when you exercise, your body produces some chemicals that make you feel peaceful and relaxed and increase your ability to concentrate when you study. These chemicals can even help you sleep better at night. A good amount of sleep every night is also important for your health.
16、 When you sleep, your body prepares you for the day to come. Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep each night. As a matter of fact, loss of sleep can make you look tired, and even cause you to gain weight.If you follow the suggestions above, you will look and feel much better in no time at all.
