British Women's Waistlines

The average British woman's waistline has grown by 2 inches in 10 years, all thanks to the sedentary（久坐的） lifestyle.

A study conducted by Cancer Research UK scientists found that the average waistline of British women has increased from 31.8 inches to 33.5 inches.

Men are also nowhere behind the fairer sex, for the research found that the average man's waistline has grown by 1.4 inches to 38 inches.

"We know high body weight increases the risk of a number of cancers and it is important we get this message out to as many people as possible,” the Daily Mail quoted Dr Lesley Walker, of Cancer Research UK, as saying.

"A healthy diet with plenty of fiber, fruit and vegetables, as well as regular exercise can help people lose weight and reduce their risk of cancer,” he added.

The trend was found to be dominant in the under 45s, where the proportion of men with a body mass index（體重指數）over 35, and of women with a BMI of over 40, has grown two-fold during the decade.

Lead researcher Professor Jane Wardle said it is possible that young people follow a less healthy lifestyle than their elders.

"Snacking habits, takeaway meals high in fat and sedentary lifestyles where many people spend both work and leisure time sitting in front of a computer are all likely to contribute to the results."

She added that genetics also play a vital role in the growing rate of obesity.

1.British women’s waistline would have grown more than 2 inches if they didn’t spend too much time sitting

A.Right

B.Wrong

C.Not mentioned

正確答案:B

解析:該題說的是：如果不久坐，英國女性的腰圍增長就會超過2英寸。文章提到了英國女性腰圍增長2英寸就是因為她們久坐。因此錯誤

2.The exact increase of the average waistline of British women is 1.7 inches

A.Right

B.Wrong

C.Not mentioned

正確答案:A

解析:該題說的是：確切地說，英國女性腰圍長了1.7英寸。第二段提到英國女性的腰圍從31.8英寸漲到33.5英寸。因此正確

3.Men’s waistline has grown because they have eaten too many hamburgers

A.Right

B.Wrong

C.Not mentioned

正確答案:C

解析:該題說的是：男人的腰圍增長是因為他們吃了太多的漢堡包。文中并沒有提到。

4.Dr Walker believes the heavier the body is, the higher risk there is of cancers

A.Right

B.Wrong

C.Not mentioned

正確答案:A

解析:該題說的是：沃克認為體重越大，患癌癥的風險越高。原文第四段提到了體重的增長增加患癌癥的風險。

5.People over 45 are most likely to have high body weight

A.Right

B.Wrong

C.Not mentioned

正確答案:B

解析:該題說的是：45歲以上的人更有可能超重。第五段提到了45歲以上的人體重指數增加明顯。注意under 45s是指45歲以下的人。

6.Young people follow a healthier lifestyle than their parents

A.Right

B.Wrong

C.Not mentioned

正確答案:B

解析:該題說的是：年輕人遵循比他們的長輩更健康的生活方式。從倒數第二段可以得出年輕人吃快餐，外帶食品，工作于休閑的時間同樣久坐電腦前，這些都是比他們的長輩更加不健康的生活方式。所以題干的說法是錯誤的。

7.Wardle believes genetics have nothing to do with obesity

A.Right

B.Wrong

C.Not mentioned

正確答案:B

解析:該題說的是：沃爾德認為基因遺傳與肥胖無關。最后一段提到了基因在提高肥胖幾率方面起重要作用。因此該句的表述錯誤

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