Sharing tasty foods to parents is delightful （) meaningful.

Eggs are my favorite food. I like them (21) , hard-boiled, scrambled, or poached. 1 eat eggs for (22) , lunch, and dinner. I eat eggs here, there, and everywhere!

Eggs taste great. You can eat them by (23) or as part of any meal. Eggs are (24) used as an ingredient in many prepared foods. Can you think of any foods that contain (25) ？

Eggs are really a perfect food. They are (26) in most of the nutrients we need to maintain good (27) . When a baby chicken develops (28) an egg, the egg (29) and yolk are the only foods they need.

Many people believe that eggs are (30) . They point out that eggs contain a very high amount of

cholesterol(胆固醇). Too (31) of one kind of cholesterol in our blood can cause he-art disease.

There is no evidence that eggs (32) the harmful cholesterol in our blood. When we eat foods that are

(33) in cholesterol, our bodies make (34) of it to balance, or adjust.

If you want to enjoy a tasty and healthy food, eat plenty of (35) .

21.

A. fried

B. cooked

C. eaten

D. decorated

The best example of how associations influence eating is that we often eat not because we're hungry but because it's "lunchtime," because foods smell good, or because our friends are eating.

More evidence that associations influence eating comes from marketing and advertising pressures to sell foods by offering huge servings. For example, movie theaters offer an extra large box of popcorn(爆玉米花)，which, at almost 900 calories, is equivalent to a major meal. Health professionals warn that as children, adolescents(青少年),and adults learn to prefer large portions and tasty foods high in fat,sugar,and calories,there has been a corresponding increase in rates of being overweight(from 25% in 1988 to 34% in 1998).Researchers are especially concerned about the continued rates of overweight and obesity(肥胖) in children since childhood obesity is very difficult to treat and an obese child has a high probability of becoming an obese adult with the associated health risks we discussed earlier.

Health professionals suggest that to avoid future increases in rates of overweight and obesity, we need to try hard to forget many of our food associations, which primarily involves decreasing size of food portions, increasing levels of activity to burn off excess calories.

26.The influence of food association can be seen clearly from the example that we often eat NOT

because________.

[A]it's time for lunch

[B]we're hungry

[C]foods smell delicious

[D]our friends are eating

27.From the passage we can infer that the "serving" in the second paragraph most

probably means________.

[A]an amount of food

[B]a special service

[C]a meal

[D]some calories

28.According to the author, because of an unhealthy food preference, the increase in rates of being

overweight was almost _____________ during the ten years from 198 to 1998.

[A]10 per cent [B]20 per cent

[C]30 per cent [D]40 per cent

29.According to the passage, an obese child is _____________.

[A]less at risk of heart diseases

[B]healthily fat

[C]very hard to get along with

[D]more likely to become an obese adult

30.In order to avoid future increases in rates of overweight and obesity, we need to do

a11 the following EXCEPT _____________.

[A1make an effort to forget our food association

[B]eat less high-fat food

[C]do more exercise to consume excess calories

[D]eat less food

e supermarkets here are full of them，aren't they？ (19)Perhaps that is why our food is not very tasty．as you may have found out already．

W：But frozen foods are convenient and handy．aren't they？ Just think of all tile tedious work we would have to do in the kitchen if it weren't for frozen foods and the like．

M：Yes．that's true! (20)But you spend much more time cooking and preparing meals in your country than we do in Britain．don't you？

W：Yes．I suppose we do．You make less fuss about food than we do．In my own country，we have two big meals a day，that is，lunch and dinner，and we spend a lot of time preparing them．(21)Here in Britain，you have only one big meal a day, apart from breakfast and lunch snack, and you spend much less time preparing it．

M：Yes，but we're just as fond of good and delicious food as you are．

W：Well, you certainly don't show it!

M：We do fuss about our meals sometimes，and remenber，we like to eat out on special occasions，such as weekend evenings．birthday parties and other celebrations．London is full of foreign restaurants where you can get all the exotic dishes of the world．You must come out with us one evening，Lisa．

W：Thank you very much，I'd love to．That's what I like about London．(22)There's always so much to see and do!I think I made a wise decision when I chose to live and study in London．

(23)

A．They are everywhere and tasty.

B．Food is not tasty because of them.

C．They spoil the food in Britain.

D．They make food taste bad.

asty foods. Almost everyone enjoys fruit. Fruit is grown in almost every part of the world. There are hundreds of different kinds of fruits. And there are thousands of different varieties. In the United States alone, there are several hundred types of apples.

In general, though, there are three separate groups. There are tropical fruits. These are most important. In this group, we have bananas and pineapples. They are shipped from tropical countries and are eaten all over the world.

Next come the subtropical fruits. The most important of these are the citrus fruits. Oranges, tangerines, limes, and grapefruit are favorites. Other fruits in this class are figs, dates, and olives.

The last group comes from the temperate zone. In this group are pears, apples, grapes, and plums. Many kinds of berries fit this group, too.

Fruits are very important to the human diet. Besides being tasty, they provide important acids, salts, and vitamins. Also, they are easy to digest. Nutrition experts say that the more fruit people eat, the healthier they become.

Down through the centuries fruit has played a part in tales and history. In a Greek myth, Hercules sent Atlas to pick "golden apples" to pay for a crime. Today we believe these golden apples were oranges. During the 1700's, British ships began to carry limes. It was found that sailors who drank the lime juice did not get sick. Since that time, British sailors have been called "limeys."

The peach also has an exciting history. It has been a world traveler. Its journey began many, many centuries ago. Peaches were first grown in China. From China, traders of long ago carried peach trees to Persia. From there, Alexander the Great brought the fruit to Europe. From Europe, Spanish ships carried peaches to the New World.

Through the years, fruit trees and plants have been improved. Today's fruits are bigger. They also taste better. Different kinds of fruits are often being bred. We now have fruit that can travel to all parts of the world and still stay fresh. Even after traveling for some time, these new fruits keep the vitamins and minerals that are so good for our diet. Fruit will always be prized as a basic food that now can be enjoyed the whole year round.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the text？

A．Most people enjoy eating fruit.

B．Fruit can be grown almost all over the world.

C．There are less than a hundred kinds of fruits.

D．There are three groups of fruits.

Facts About Food

Everywhere on earth there are"food specialists"with opposite (or different) opinions on the best kinds of nutrition for various purposes. A lot of people believe that the healthiest diets are high in fiber ,vitamins ,and minerals but low in fat ,cholesterol ,sugar,and salt. Some nutritionists say the perfect eating plan contains mostly carbohydrates without much protein. In contrast , other scientists say people need high-protein meals with meat, chicken , fish , or milk products and only small amounts of grains , potatoes , breads , rice , and noodles. One famous diet plan allows only certain foods at certain times-protein with protein, carbohydrates with carbohydrates , fruits alone , and so on. Some eaters stay away from all meat and maybe even fish and milk products. They get their protein from plants , mostly beans. Others want only high-fiber food. These people may not eat white bread or white rice or even cooked vegetables. So what is the best way to eat and be healthy？ The discussion of food facts will go on far into the future.

The necessary substances and elements for human life and health are water, protein, carbohydrates ,fats , vitamins, and minerals. Most kinds of food contain some or all of the required nutrients , but these substances have different effects on people. Various ingredients and dishes affect the mind in different ways. and some kinds of nourishment have better effects on the brain than others. For instance. can broccoli increase brain power？ Maybe so. Low levels of some of the B vitamins can cause a decrease in memory and thinking ability , nutritionists say, but dark green vegetables , like broccoli , contain a lot of these nutrients. Another example of a"memory helper"is lecithin-a substance from soybeans , also found in high-fiber foods like nuts and whole grains. High-protein foods influence the mind in more helpful ways than dishes high in sugar and carbohydrates. And the caffeine in coffee or tea may help thinking. Of course , its effects don't last long.

In many places outside big cities , food with more than four legs is part of good, healthy home cooking. Fried or grilled ants are a tasty but expensive snack in Colombia , South America. In various parts of Mexico , over 300 types of insects serveas food. In southern Africa. many people like to eat at least one kind of caterpillar or worm. They enjoy it fried , dried , or cooked in tomato sauce. In Thailand , cooks create a spicy hot pepper sauce with water bugs. In Vietnam , grasshoppers filled with peanuts are a special dish. And in some regions of China,bugs are not only a part of meals but an important ingredient in medicine too. Most kinds of insects have high nutritional value. They contain a l0t of protein , vitamins , and minerals. Many people like their taste. They are everywhere on the planet. They add to the variety of people' s diets. For several reasons , insects are an important kind of food in the global diet , and they may become a more common ingredient in the future.

The growing similarities in diet and eating habits around the world are influencing people of various cultures in different ways. For example, Western foods are damaging health in the industrialized island country of Japan. Instead of small meals of seafood , rice , and vegetables ,the typical Japanese diet ow includes large amounts of meat ,dairy products. And desserts like tiramisu , a rich Italian dish full of chocolate , cheese , and sugar. According to Japanese health researchers , such changes in eating habits are related to a great increase in health problems such as heart disease , strokes , cancer , and diabetes. On the other hand , the changing global diet is having the opposite effect on the people in the Czech Republic. The government of this European nation no longer supports meat and dairy products financially , so the cost of these foods is going up. In contrast , fresh fruits and vegetables are becoming more widely available from private markets and stands. Cooks are even serving salads to schoolchildren ,and families are eating healthier home-cooked meals. For these reasons ,fewer Czech men are having heart attacks , the women are l0sing a l0t of weight , and most people are living healthier lives.

Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Write"T"for True and"F"for False on the Answer Sheet.

6. The best way to eat is to eat only small amounts of carbohydrates.

7. Most kinds of food contain fats , vitamins and minerals.

8. High-fiber food like nuts and whole grains can influence people' s memory.

9. Four legs insects serve as food in many places in the world.

10. Japanese health researchers consider Italian tiramisu is the key factor that relates to health problems in Japan.

A.A. 1 hear the .food here is tasty

B.B. No, thanks. 1 already know what to order

C.C. Your menu is very clear

A.delicious

B.rich

C.tasty

D.nice

A.edible

B.inedible

C.tasty

D.lovable

Why arc some yuppies attracted by the unusual food？

A．It's easy to prepare.

B．It's tasty and healthful.

C．It's exotic in appearance.

D．It's safe to eat.