2017高考英语一轮复习构想 Unit 4 Making the news课时作业 新人教版必修5.doc

Unit 4　Making the news Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2017·河南省六市高三第一次联考) Weve all had a bad feeling soon after a hearty lunch. You cant stay focused, your energy level falls, and you wish you possessed a warm blanket so you could curl up under your desk for a quick nap. But you have important things to do — like completing that project or leading a team meeting in less than an hour. You dont have to suffer that_fate anymore. I have four foods that will get your focus back on track so that you can finish your workday stronger than you started. Keep these products handy in your office, and youll never suffer from that 2 p．m. mental slog ever again. Green Tea While coffee is an important afternoon pick-me-up, green tea should not be overlooked. The unique combination of the amino acid thiamine (硫胺素) and caffeine has been shown across several studies to improve creativity, ability to multitask, and reaction time. Try some amazing tea recipes to get started. Almonds Almonds are a great afternoon recharger and research from Purdue University shows they will also aid in your weight-loss efforts. This is because almonds provide sustained energy：a mix of fat, fiber, and protein. Those elements allow almonds to offer a convenient snack that gives you a smooth shot of energy that comes from controlling your blood sugar levels. Plus, research shows that people who regularly eat nuts have as much as a 50 percent reduced risk of having a heart attack. Greek Yogurt Research from the University of Missouri shows that protein helps your body into better blood sugar control by stimulating the release of the hormone glucagon (胰高血糖素). Aim for a cup that has 20 to 23 grams of protein for your snack. Dark Chocolate Despite often being viewed as a bad dietary food, dark chocolate can help fight off that urge to take a nap in the middle of the day. While dark chocolate does contain small amounts of caffeine, its real power comes from phenethylamine (苯乙胺). Research from Middlesex University in London shows tha