Young people are increasingly becoming aware of the need to change their eating habits, because much of the food, particularly processed food they eat is not good for health. (67) , there has been a growing interest in natural foods: foods which do not contain chemical additives and (68) are not affected by chemical fertilizers, widely used in farming today. Natural foods, for example, are vegetables, fruit and grain which have been grown in soil rich (69) organic matter. In simple terms, this means the soil has been nourished by vegetable matter, which (70) it with essential vitamins and minerals. This in itself is a /an (71) process compared with the use of chemicals and fertilizers, the main purpose (72) is to increase the amount of foods (73) in commercial farming areas. Natural foods also included animals which have been allowed to (74) and move freely in healthy grassland. Compare this with (75) happens in the mass production of chickens: Thousands of chickens are (76) in one building and are fed with food which is (77) better than rubbish. Such chickens are not only tasteless (78) food; they also produce eggs (79) vitamins. There are other (80) of healthy eating which are receiving attention from experts on diet. It is significant that nowadays fiber is (81) to be an important part of a healthy (82) In white bread, for example, the fiber has been removed. But it is (83) in unrefined flour and vegetables. In places where the national diets (84) large quantifies of unrefined flour and vegetables, certain diseases are comparatively (85) . Hence the emphasis are placed (86) the eating of whole bread and more vegetables.
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Where do you come from()
A. I live in Shanghai.
B. I came yesterday.
C. I’m from Beijing.
D. No, thank you.
Europe’s Monetary Union (EMU) is a huge economic experiment. Nobody really knows what is going to happen. The fans of EMU say that it will cut trading costs and create a true single market. This could unleash a new economic dynamism that will strengthen companies, create jobs and ensure stocks. They predict that prices in many EMU countries will come down and boost the spending power of consumers, which in turn will help the economy. The critics of the single market currency say that it is the first step towards a closer political union, creating a European super state. They warn that a centrally set interest rate will not suit all regions of the euro-zone and could actually increase the economic tensions in Europe. Whatever the outcome, no move towards integrating Europe has ever been so bold. The governor of the French national bank likens it to launching a rocket, others say they are thrilled that a project talked about since the 1960s and long doubted is now happening. The euro and its guardian, the European Central Bank, will now have to prove themselves in the world economy and the world’s financial system. On 1 January 1999, the euro became the official currency. From then on, the value of the euro against the dollar and all other currencies, including those of the four Member States staying out of the euro zone, will fluctuate according to market conditions. Although euro notes and coins will not appear until 1 January 2002, the new currency can be used by consumers, retailers, companies of all kinds and public administrations from 1 January 1999 in the form of "written money" -- that is, by means of checks, traveler’s checks, bank transfers, credit cards and electronic purses. Critics of euro hold that ______.
A. a single currency may not be suitable to all its member countries
B. a political alliance is better than an economic union
C. the prices in the member countries will decline
D. the purchasing power of consumers in the member countries will decline
Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
A. Look for him in his office.
B. Consult him outside of class.
C. Make an appointment with him.
D. Talk to him during classroom hours.
Vending machines(自动贩卖机) sell many different types of items. Some of them sell cold drinks like soda, or hot drinks like coffee or hot chocolate. Others sell candy, stamps, tickets, news papers, and other types of small merchandise.These machines have been successful for two reasons. They save time and they are convenient.. Merchandise sold in machines eliminates the need for a salesclerk or cashier. In many places the customer can use the machines at any time of day or night.Although there are many different size and types of vending machines, they all work basically the same way. The customer puts a coin in the machine and then pushes a button, pulls a lever, or opens a door to receive the merchandise. Some machines will also return change to the customer for paper money. But the basic idea is the same. Customers like to save time and are usually willing to pay a higher price for this convenience.The sale of snacks in vending machines has always been very successful. However, machines now sell hot meals with only limited success. In New york City, automats used to sell a lot of hot foods in vending machines. But in recent years, fast food establishments have replaced automats.Vending Machine Vending machines have been popular because they are (1) , and convenience. (2) and paper money alike must be fed into a vending machine before you can receive merchandise. Vending machine can be used at any time of the day and night since they don’t need any sales clerk or (3) . Automats are now successful in the sale of (4) . In order to save time customers are usually willing to (5) for this convenience. 1()