I. Spot Dictation (5 points, 0.5 point each)Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear.Most people like to keep a healthy 1) _____ during the holiday season starting from Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year. There are many social events to 2) _____ and we love to look our best. We also need healthy food to 3) _____ us with the energy necessary to all of these parties with enthusiasm. But the unfortunate reality is that many of us have a hard time 4) _____ to healthy eating habits during the holidays. We face more 5) _____ at this time than we do during the rest of the year. Starting from Thanksgiving, many of us are already anticipating 6) _____ some weight. The holiday season is when we bring out abundant and delicious food. Turkey, ham, cakes and other great foods attract us to eat 7) _____ portions than we need. Many of us are more likely than usual to 8) _____ ourselves, and not always with the healthiest food. Moreover, the holiday season is a busy, and often 9) _____, time of year. We are rushing too much, spending too much, and letting stress take hold of us too often. This can lead to 10) _____ eating, that is, eating too much or too little.
I. Spot Dictation (5 points, 0.5 point each)Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear.Most people like to keep a healthy 1) _____ during the holiday season starting from Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year. There are many social events to 2) _____ and we love to look our best. We also need healthy food to 3) _____ us with the energy necessary to all of these parties with enthusiasm. But the unfortunate reality is that many of us have a hard time 4) _____ to healthy eating habits during the holidays. We face more 5) _____ at this time than we do during the rest of the year. Starting from Thanksgiving, many of us are already anticipating 6) _____ some weight. The holiday season is when we bring out abundant and delicious food. Turkey, ham, cakes and other great foods attract us to eat 7) _____ portions than we need. Many of us are more likely than usual to 8) _____ ourselves, and not always with the healthiest food. Moreover, the holiday season is a busy, and often 9) _____, time of year. We are rushing too much, spending too much, and letting stress take hold of us too often. This can lead to 10) _____ eating, that is, eating too much or too little.