英语阅读训练：Eat　Bright,Eat　Right!

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　　When it comes to food, color rules! Bright fruits and colorful vegetables are the key to a healthy diet. They provide the body with important nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, and help fight illness. Health experts recommend that kids eat five or more servings (份)of fruits and vegetables a day.

　　Here are some rainbow colors to brighten your plate.

　　Red

　　Foods: cherries (樱桃), cranberries(越橘), radishes (萝卜), red apples, strawberries, tomatoes

　　●Promote memory

　　●Help the heart

　　●Reduce cancer risks

　　White

　　Foods: cauliflower(花菜), onions, mushrooms, potatoes

　　●Help the heart

　　●Reduce cancer risks

　　Orange / Yellow

　　Foods: apricots(杏), butternut squash (冬南瓜), cantaloupes (甜瓜), carrots, corn, oranges

　　●Strengthen eyesight

　　●Build a strong immune system

　　●Help the heart

　　Blue / Purple

　　Foods: blueberries, eggplants (茄子), plums (李子), purple grapes

　　●Reduce cancer risks

　　●Promote memory

　　Green

　　Foods: asparagus(芦笋)、Broccoli(茎椰菜)、green beans、green peppers，lettuce(生菜)，spinach(菠菜)，peas

　　● strengthen bones and teeth

　　● Reduce cancer risks

　　● Strengthen eyesight

　　A. Apples, potatoes and oranges.

　　B. Green beans, eggplants and corn.

　　C. Purple grapes, mushrooms and apricots.

　　D. Tomatoes, cauliflower and peas.

　　2. Which of the following can prevent people from getting infected?

　　A. Corn.

　　B. Cherries.

　　C. Blueberries.

　　D. Spinach.

　　3. What does the title “Eat Bright, Eat Right” mean?

　　A. It’s right for you to eat in a bright environment.

　　B. It’s wise of you to eat bright and colorful fruits and vegetables.

　　C. Healthy food can make you bright.

　　D. Eating with your right hand can make you bright.

　　Key: 1-3 DAB