听写训练 Test 14 Drink to Your Health

 Drink to Your Health

 

Since all living things need it, / and it makes up two-thirds of our bodies, / it seems obvious that water is vital to our health. /Most people, however, drink fewer than the eight recommended glasses each day. / So why is drinking enough water so important? / A minor¹ water deficiency can lead to headaches, sleepiness, and moodiness², / while losing a large amount of water for a long time can cause high blood pressure / and other serious problems. / Drinking water helps our bodies in a variety of ways. / It helps us get rid of toxic³ substance, / which helps our kidneys to do a better job，/ and it helps prevent bladder infections. / It improves digestion⁴ and helps us develop substances / that our body produces in the blood to fight diseases. / Finally， water can give our skin a healthy glow. / Drinking water throughout the day is an important habit to pick up. / For your health，give this simple substance the / importance it deserves. /

1 minor   

adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修

参考例句：

• The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
• I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。

2 moodiness   

n.喜怒无常；喜怒无常，闷闷不乐；情绪

参考例句：

• Common symptoms can include anxiety, moodiness and problems with sleep. 常见的症状包括焦虑、闷闷不乐和睡眠问题。 来自互联网

3 toxic   

adj.有毒的，因中毒引起的

参考例句：

• The factory had accidentally released a quantity of toxic waste into the sea.这家工厂意外泄漏大量有毒废物到海中。
• There is a risk that toxic chemicals might be blasted into the atmosphere.爆炸后有毒化学物质可能会进入大气层。

4 digestion   

n.消化，吸收

参考例句：

• This kind of tea acts as an aid to digestion.这种茶可助消化。
• This food is easy of digestion.这食物容易消化。