An eight-year-old boy was sent to hospital. Doctors found a serious problem with his kidneys. What shocked people was his habit. He drank milk tea or sweet drinks almost every day, instead of water. This story spread fast on the internet, and many parents felt worried. Doctors explain that a sweet drink now and then is fine. The body can deal with it. The trouble starts when sugar becomes a daily thing, especially when a person is still growing. Here is a simple rule for the schoolbag: bring a water bottle, and let sweet drinks be a treat.
一个八岁男孩被送进了医院,医生发现他的肾脏出了严重的问题。让人震惊的是他的习惯:他几乎每天喝奶茶或甜饮料,而不是喝水。这件事在网上迅速传开,很多家长都感到担心。医生说,偶尔喝一杯甜的没关系,身体能应付;真正麻烦的是,当糖变成每天都要有的东西,尤其在人还在长身体的时候。所以,给书包定一条简单的规矩吧:带上水壶,把甜饮料留作偶尔的奖励。
核心词汇
- kidney/ˈkɪdni/n. 肾脏Doctors found a serious problem with his kidneys.
- daily/ˈdeɪli/adj. 每天的When sugar becomes a daily thing.
- treat/triːt/n. 难得的享受Let sweet drinks be a treat.
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