Don􀆳t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you􀆳re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

　　Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入)jumps by 14 percent. And we􀆳ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

1. The text is especially helpful for those who care about　　　.

A. their home comforts B. their body shape

C. house buying D. healthy diets

2. A home environment in blue can help people　　　.

A. digest food better B. reduce food intake

C. burn more calories D. regain their appetites

3. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?

A. Eat quickly.

B. Play fast music.

C. Use smaller spoons.

D. Turn down the lights.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. Is Your House Making You Fat?

B. Ways of Serving Dinner

C. Effects of Self-Consciousness

D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?

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　　My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, "　1　my job. Family to Feed. "

　　At this store, a　2　like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a　3　on how bad it must be to have to stand　4　in the cold wind.

In the store, I asked each of my kids to　5　something they thought our"friend"there would　6　. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a　7　. I thought about it. We were 　8　on cash ourselves, but. . . well, sometimes　9　from