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📚 Key Words
| Word | Meaning | 中文 |
|---|---|---|
| gas | A substance like air that we cannot usually see. | 气体 |
| swallow | To move food or drink down your throat. | 吞下 |
| bacteria | Very small living things that can be good or bad for the body. | 细菌 |
| stomach | The part of your body where food goes after you eat. | 胃 |
| healthy | Being well and not having any illness. | 健康的 |
| diet | The kind of food that a person usually eats. | 饮食 |
| tiny | Something that is very, very small. | 极小的 |
| understand | To know the meaning of something or how it works. | 理解 |
📖 Read the story
Do you ever burp or fart? It might feel funny, but it is real science! Everyone’s body makes gas. This happens for two main reasons. First, you might swallow air when you eat or drink too quickly. Second, tiny things called bacteria live in your stomach. They make gas when they help break down your food. Scientists study this gas to see if people are healthy. Some types of gas show that you eat good food, like vegetables. Other types might mean you are sick or need to change your diet. Studying gas helps doctors understand how our bodies work inside. Our bodies are very busy every day. They make sounds and smells to tell us how they feel. It is important to listen to them! Learning about gas is not just a joke. It is an interesting way to learn about our health.
✏️ Answer the questions
1. What is one reason our bodies make gas?
- A.We sleep too much.
- B.We swallow air while eating fast.
- C.We exercise every day.
- D.We listen to loud music.
2. Where do bacteria live according to the text?
- A.In our hair.
- B.In our feet.
- C.In our stomach.
- D.In our hands.
3. Why do scientists study body gas?
- A.To make people laugh.
- B.To see if people are healthy.
- C.To teach people how to cook.
- D.To find new types of food.
4. What might some gas mean about our food?
- A.We need to eat more sugar.
- B.We are eating good vegetables.
- C.We should stop eating forever.
- D.Our food is too cold.
5. What is the main message of the article?
- A.Gas is only a funny joke.
- B.Eating fast is good for you.
- C.Body gas is a way to learn about science.
- D.Scientists do not like biology.