2014年职称英语考试理工类阅读判断习题及答案(2)

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（体重指数）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

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

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

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

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

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

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

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

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　6、Young people follow a healthier lifestyle than their parents

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned

　　7、Wardle believes genetics have nothing to do with obesity

　　A.Right

　　B.Wrong

　　C.Not mentioned