11.In the dead of winter,we don't typically think about spending time outdoors,but according to many physicians we should.The sun is our greatest source of a vitamin that is essential for good health-Vitamin D.
This important vitamin strengthens bones and teeth and is linked to the prevention of heart disease,cancer and many other life-threatening diseases.The recommended daily requirement is 400-600 International Units (IU).In summer,people with dark brown eyes and darker skin turn sunlight from just 15 minutes outside without sunscreen into adequate amounts of Vitamin D.
Even during winter,just a 10-minute walk midday can keep the body's Vitamin D at healthy levels.During brief winter walks,we receive the greatest benefits when we wear no sunscreen and expose as much skin to the sun as possible.
Vitamin D can also be obtained from foods.Salmon is one of the best sources of the Vitamin.Egg yolks(蛋黄),cheese,mushrooms and some animals organs contain smaller quantities of it.
To attract consumers,food companies add Vitamin D to some of their milk products.The practice of putting the Vitamin into milk began in the 1930s.At that time,many children were suffering from rickets,an illness that is caused by a Vitamin D deficiency(不足).It made the children's bones soft and weak.Adding Vitamin D to milk helped to solve the problem,and it has been available ever since.
For people who still need more Vitamin D,there is another option:take Vitamin D supplements(补充).These products are widely sold in stores.However,anyone considering taking supplements should consult a physician first.
28.During the winter months,peopleC.
A.aren't able to meet their deadlines
B.often don't dress warmly enough
C.generally like to remain indoors
D.leave lots of work for others to do
29.According to the text,Vitamin DA.
A.can be obtained by being exposed to the sun
B.can be used to cure life-threatening diseases
C.can be mainly found in some milk products
D.can make the children's bones soft and weak
30.Why is salmon mentioned in this article?B
A.It's seldom prepared in.the correct way.
B.It's a useful addition to a person's diet.
C.It has a huge impact on the environment.
D.Its advantages have been exaggerated.
31.The main purpose of this article isA.
A.to introduce a valuable nutrient
B.to advertise Vitamin D supplements
C.to note risks associated with a nutrien
tD.to explain how a nutrient was discovered.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了一种宝贵的营养维生素D的作用以及获取维生素D的方式.
解答 28.C.细节理解题.根据第一段In the dead of winter,we don't typically think about spending time outdoors,but according to many physicians we should可知冬天的时候,人们喜欢待在屋里;故选C.
29.A.细节理解题.根据第一段The sun is our greatest source of a vitamin that is essential for good health-Vitamin D可知维生素D可通过晒太阳获得;故选A.
30.B.推理判断题.根据第四段Salmon is one of the best sources of the Vitamin.Egg yolks(蛋黄),cheese,mushrooms and some animals organs contain smaller quantities of it可知鲑鱼是一种有益的膳食;故选B.
31.A.推理判断题.根据最后一段For people who still need more Vitamin D,there is another option:take Vitamin D supplements(补充).These products are widely sold in stores.However,anyone considering taking supplements should consult a physician first可知本文的主要目的是介绍一种宝贵的营养;故选A.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.