必修1 Unit4 Looking Good, Feeling Good
Reading: Teen faints after skipping meals
STONECHESTER—A teenage girl fainted yesterday at Stonechester High School after skipping meals.
1.faint≈pass out≈lose consciousness
2.skip meal不吃饭
Jennifer Jones, told friends in her class that she was feeling unwell. She then passed out in her morning PE lesson and was rushed to hospital.
3.unwell≈ill≈sick
4.be rushed to立即做
Jennifer was found to have dangerously low blood sugar levels and was treated immediatel
y. Her worried parents told the doctor that their daughter missed breakfast that day and hardly touched her dinner the night before. Fortunately, she is now out of danger. Her doctor says that she will  in a day or two.
5.out of danger脱离危险
6.make a full recovery全面恢复
Jennifer's classmates hope to see her back at school soon. They say that she has struggled with eating problems for a long time.”Jennifer thought that skipping meals would be a simple way to reach her target weight,"her friend Laura Williams told our reporter. ”She has not eaten breakfast for the last few months. She told me she had trouble concentrating in class. I warned her that skipping meals was unhealthy,but she wouldn't listen."
7.struggle with ≈fight against
8.have trouble ( in) doing 做某事有困难
9.warn≈advise≈caution
Jennifer's case is a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habits that have become common among teenagers of both sexes.In a society where being thin is often seen as being beautiful teenagers sometimes turn to extreme methods to slim down quickly.According to a recent survey of senior high school students’ lifestyles, almost one fifth of teenagers regularly skip meals, one in ten over-exercise and four per cent even take weight-loss medicine.Health experts are concerned about these figures. They are increasing their efforts to educate teenagers about thefaint side effects of losing weight too quickly. They have also warned them against using such extreme methods.
10.a reminder of the dangers of the unhealthy weight-loss habit不健康饮食习惯风险的提醒
11.extreme method极端的方法
12.slim down瘦身
13.over-exercise运动过度
14.be concerned about关心
15.weight-loss medicine
16.figure≈digit≈number
17.side effect副作用
“These so-called 'quick-fix methods’ prove to be harmful to teenagers.It is normal for teenagers to be slightly overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried.However,for those who are dangerously overweight, it is very important that they try to lose weight properly" said an expert.
18.be harmful to≈do harm to
19.It is normal for teenagers to be slightly overweight and there is no reason why they should be worried.青少年轻微超重是正常现象，没有必要焦虑。
She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy balanced diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food they may feel weak and get ill easily. She added, ”What's more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay energetic and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape."
20. take in 接受，吸收，欺骗，理解
Grammar Usage
Do you remember a time when you had no worries stopping you from getting a good night’s rest? Unfortunately, your happy childhood is probably a thing of the past.
A recent survey has found that many people suffer from sleep problems. Some are unable to fall asleep, some wake up in the middle of the night, and others simply do not get enough sleep. One of the reasons why people fail to get a good nights sleep is pressu
re from school or work. Noise pollution and light pollution in big cities may also contribute to sleep problems. In the short term,people with sleep problems often feel tired and have trouble concentrating.In the long term, they may be at increased risk of having a poor memory,being overweight and suffering a heart
attack. Sleep problems are especially dangerous for teenagers.They are still growing and night is the time when their bodies grow faster.Teenagers who do not sleep well may experience situations where body development slows down, and their health suffers.
21.suffer from≈undergo≈experience
22.pressure≈stress≈tension
23.contribute to≈due to≈lead to
24.in the short term从短期来看
25.in the long term从长期来看
26.at increased risk of having a poor memory,being overweight and suffering a heart在记忆力消退，超重及心脏病方面有更高的风险。
So, if you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep,it might be time to make some changes in your lifestyle.
Extended Reading: Don't judge a book by its cover
“Don't judge a book by its cover,"the old saying goes.Unfortunately as a teenager that is often exactly what you do to yourself.Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud.Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others think I am too short? Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size,both male and female,and it is important to guard against the causes behind them.