题目内容：

The secret of staying slim could be as simple as keeping your mind on your meals. Research suggests that   1  ourselves from distractions and concentrating completely on the food that is in front of us, helps us stay in   2  . Such ‘mindful eating’ ensures that the   3  is in tune with (协调) the body, enabling it to ‘hear’ the chemical   4  that tell it that we are full。

Digestion   5   a complex series of signals between the gut (肠道)and the nervous system and it takes about 20 minutes for the brain to tell that the body has eaten enough. This means that if someone eats too   6  , the signals will come slowly, leading to   7  .

   Scientists say that distractions make it  8  for us to remember what we have eaten. This absent-mindedness stops us from feeling   9   – and sends us reaching for some snacks later on. It is thought that our memory of what we have eaten plays a key role in   10   appetite. This means that distractions stop us from remembering the detail of what we have eaten – leaving us feeling   11  .

   Advocates of mindful eating   12  chewing food slowly and taking note of its color, smell and flavor. Before   13   dieters should ask themselves if they are really hungry---and if not, distract themselves by going for a walk or reading. Done  14  , mindful eating may not only leave you   15  , but also make you enjoy mealtimes.

1.A. feeling      B. protecting      C. freeing        D. saving

2.A. shape       B. health         C. touch          D. business

3.A. appetite     B. speed         C. emotion        D. mind

4.A. orders      B. sounds        C. desires          D. messages

5.A. discovers    B. involves      C. sends           D. holds

6.A. quickly     B. slowly        C. gradually        D. suddenly

7.A. imbalance   B. damage       C. overeating       D. failure

8.A. clearer      B. easier         C. sharper         D. harder

9.A. full         B. great         C. comfortable      D. delicious

10.A. building     B. losing        C. controlling       D. improving

11.A. upset       B. eager         C. hungry          D. desperate

12.A. mind       B. advise        C. avoid            D. consider

13.A. snacking    B. running       C. writing           D. cooking

14.A. quietly     B. strongly       C. properly          D. poorly

15.A. slim        B. fat           C. strong            D. calm