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Losing weight has become a major concern for so many people. People try different weight loss methods all the time, some of which will never work, while others provide just a temporary solution. It is important to note that there are some green ways to lose weight that are not only healthy and effective but also good for the environment. Let us look at some of these green ways to lose weight.
Growing your own vegetables is a good way to ensure that you are eating healthy foods. The process is even better if you can use organic manure (肥料). Planting your own vegetables is not only a good way to go green; it also provides you with plenty of physical exercise. Preparing a garden, including planting and taking care of the vegetables, is a great way to achieve a healthy weight.
If you usually eat meat on a daily basis, you should consider replacing that meat with more vegetables. If you have no idea what vegetarian diets are like, you can do some research on the Internet, and you can also get information from vegetarian magazines such as Vegetarian Times Magazine. By reducing your intake of meat, you will be able to reduce your intake of fats, and hence, it will be easier for you to get rid of some weight.
Reduce periods of driving and try walking or cycling instead. If you are used to driving your car to get to wherever you are going, it would be great for you if you substituted walking or cycling for driving. Cycling and walking are good workouts that will ensure that your body burns excess fat and calories, and therefore, you will be able to lose weight.
It is important to know that there are so many ways in which we can turn our bad habits into good ones. Most of these good habits will not only benefit our bodies; they will also make the world a better place for all of us. Let's go green, and let's lose weight!
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些健康的减肥方法。
1．Planting your own vegetables means .
A．you will never get sick
B．you will get enough organic vegetables
C．you can also get some exercise
D．the garden will take on a wonderful new look
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Planting your own vegetables is not only a good way to go green; it also provides you with plenty of physical exercise.可知，自己种植蔬菜，不仅是能吃到绿色蔬菜的好方法，同时还可以有大量的锻炼身体的机会。故选C。
2．What does Vegetarian Times Magazine offer?
A．It introduces people who prefer vegetables.
B．It tells readers about vegetarian diets.
C．It describes different kinds of popular meat dishes.
D．It shows ways to lose weight in a short time.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的If you have no idea what vegetarian diets are like, you can do some research on the Internet ... such as Vegetarian Times Magazine.可知，作者建议如果你不知道素食者的饮食是什么样的，你可以在互联网上查找，你也可以从《素食时代杂志》上得到信息。
3．What can we infer from the passage?
A．It is easy to lose weight if you're determined.
B．Walking or cycling is the best way to lose weight.
C．Almost no one has developed good habits.
D．A green environment is good for your health.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据文章提及的绿色减肥方式：自己种菜、多吃蔬菜、多运动等，这些都是人们很容易就能做到的事情。如果一个人有毅力坚持下去，就很容易减肥成功。
4．What is the passage mainly about?
A．A few green ways to lose weight.
B．The environment and children's health.
C．A few benefits of losing weight.
D．The importance of staying in shape.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。根据第一段结尾句Let us look at some of these green ways to lose weight. 及文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了一些健康的减肥方法。
