Do you love the holidays，but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning，though， it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays. Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for the traditional family dinner，regard eating as a time for tasting a variety of the foods. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy.
Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining physical fitness：
Don't skip meals. Before you leave home，have a small，lowfat meal or snack. This may help to avoid getting too excited before delicious foods.
Control portions. Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to “load up.” You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist. Once you have your “tasting” serving，move away from the buffet. Doing so will make it less tempting to be eating constantly as your appetite is inspired by the sight of food.
Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables. Fill up beforehand on waterbased soup and raw fruit or vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you feel full.
Stick to physical activity. Don't let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess calories.
Avoid highfat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy may have a large amount of fat. Choose lean meats. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of dressing or butter.
21．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．You had better turn your attention away from delicious foods.
B．Drinking some water of soup before eating helps you eat less.
C．Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may bring weight problems.
D．Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight.
22．Which of the following CANNOT help lose weight according to the passage?
A．Lean meats. B．Dressing or butter.
C．Raw fruit or vegetables. D．Physical exercise.
23．Many people can't control their weight after the holidays mainly because they ________.
A．can't help being tempted to eat constantly B．take part in too many parties
C．enjoy delicious foods D．can't help turning away from the foods
24．If the passage appears in the newspaper，you think it should belong to ________ Column.
A．Holidays and Festivals B．Health and Fitness
C．Fashion and Frontier D．Student Times Club