A big eating show, or mukbang in Korean, is an online audiovisual show in which a vlogger consumes large quantities of food while interacting with the audience. These shows originated in South Korea and have become a worldwide trend.
This eating performance has rapidly spread its influence to some Asign countries such as Japan and China where it became popular. In China, mukbang is' called “chibo”, in which mukbangers make their content into short videos and vlogs and upload them onto huge social media platforms like Weibo.
Many hosts of such shows become popular for their ability to eat large amounts of food, But these shows have also received criticism for their waste of food. On Aug 12，CCTV exposed several Chinese hosts who were pretending to eat large amounts of food while on camera, but actually later threw it away.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about a third of the world's food 1.3 billion tons is wasted every year, In China alone, as it was once reported that the amount of food wasted in China was enough to feed 200 million people a year.
In June 2020，the United Nations warned that the world is on the road of the worst food crisis in 50 years.
To discourage this practice, many video and live- streaming platforms, including Douyin, Kuaishou and Bilibili, have removed videos that show food waste.
People in China have realized the need for safeguarding food security and halting food waste. In Shanxi province，local restaurants have been asked to serve half portions to avoid waste. The Wuhan Catering Association proposed that restaurants adopt the“N-1 mode”. For example, a group of 10 diners should only order enough for nine people at first. More food is only brought to the table if required.
In addition, a nationwide “Clear Your Plate” campaign has been launched online. Users of Sina Weibo are encouraged to share photos or videos of empty plates after finishing their meals.
1. Why do many hosts of mukbang become popular?| A．It has been a worldwide trend. | B．They are expert at attracting audience. |
| C．They are able to eat large amounts of food. | D．They can pretend to eat a lot in a vivid way. |
| A．The food waste has been shocking. |
| B．China is to blame for wasting food. |
| C．Food waste in the world is increasing annually. |
| D．The United Nations is preparing for the future food crisis. |
| A．defending | B．quitting | C．encouraging | D．criticizing |
| A．The“N-1 mode" is created to reduce cost on food. |
| B．Videos, about food should be, strictly banned online. |
| C．Chinese people are taking pains to fight against food wasting. |
| D．Only users of Sina Weibo participate in “Clear Your Plate"” campaign. |
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【推荐1】In the past, video conference technology was mainly used for just a few elements of business meetings or hangouts with friends and family. Now, video conference tools are essential for our productivity, learning and social interaction. We use them not only for fun, but mainly as a meaningful part of our work.
However, once we start to join endless video calls for a few hours each day, we become very tired. This term is called “zoom fatigue”, and it’s related to overusing virtual communication platforms.
There are some advantages of using video conferencing tools. Without them, it might be impossible for us to work from home. But what we haven’t expected is a price that we need to pay for that sort of convenience.
When we are having a face-to-face conversation with others, everything seems pretty natural. While speaking, you look into the eyes, sometimes slightly moving your stare onto something else. You know when to stop talking and when to speak up. Even if you’re in a conference room with 10 people, you don’t have a terrible feeling of being observed all the time. You notice that people mostly look at the person who is speaking, and then they move their attention onto someone else. But when you use a teleconferencing tool, things are different. Being physically on camera makes you very aware of being watched all the time, because you don’t know who is looking at you. You just see many faces on your screen.
Marissa Shuffler from Clemson University once said, “When you’re on a video conference, you know everybody’s looking at you; you are on stage, so there comes the social pressure—a feeling like you need to perform. Being performative is stressful.”
Moreover, there is another interesting tendency as far as video calls are concerned. Who are you looking at most of the time? The answer is yourself. For most people, it’s hard not to look at their own face if they can see it on the screen. We are likely to make sure that our head is at the right angle and that our shirt isn’t creased.
1. What is the so-called “zoom fatigue”?| A．The fast pace of our modern life. |
| B．Boredom caused by too many video calls. |
| C．The wide spread of video technology |
| D．Burnout associated with overusing online platforms |
| A．Higher cost. |
| B．More stress. |
| C．More free time. |
| D．Better performance. |
| A．To be well-behaved. | B．To get some comfort. |
| C．To grow self-confidence. | D．To attract others’ attention. |
| A．The popularity of video calls. |
| B．People’s attitude towards video calls. |
| C．Some unforeseen effects of video calls. |
| D．Changes in people’s way of communication。 |
【推荐2】These days there is so much tempting technology to look at: smart phones, tablets, computer games and TV screens. Much of children's entertainment and education comes from using them, so it's no wonder they spend so much time staring at them. But even if the saying that looking at a screen for too long gives you square eyes isn't true, there is still some concern. So, should we be worried?
Certainly for children who spend hours glued to a screen, there is a concern that their health might be at risk. Also there is a fear that their eyesight is declining too. Although there's not much evidence to prove this yet, recent findings have brought the problem into light.
Chris Hammond, consultant at St Thomas' Hospital, says “We find short-sightedness is becoming more common It has greatly spread in East Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea where approaching 90 of 18-year-olds are now short-sighted.”
But can this be linked to children's obsession with using electronic gadgets? Annegret Dahlmann, expert at Moorfields Eve Hospital in London. says lack of natural light seems to be the key issue. She's suggested that children in East Asia study a lot, using computers, smart phones or tablets, and they go outside less. Wearing glasses is one solution, but it's not ideal.
This leads to a dilemma: achieving short-term academic success or protecting your long-term eyesight. It's always going to be a challenge to drag children away from their screens and it's likely that more and more studying will be done online. But despite that, Professor Hammond says. “In countries like urban China, where 10% of children in each class per year are becoming short-sighted from about the age of six. there's an argument for saying we should be trying to prevent it.” It's evidence we can't turn a blind eye to. So, maybe it's time to hit the “off” button and get our children outside?
1. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?| A．Recent findings have opened our eyes to the issue of eyesight. |
| B．Looking at a screen for too long will get you square eyes. |
| C．It has been confirmed that children's eyesight is failing. |
| D．Using electronic gadgets affects children's education. |
| A．Wearing glasses. | B．Heavy school work. |
| C．Lack of natural light. | D．Booming technology. |
| A．Learning online or offline. |
| B．Reading for pleasure or exams. |
| C．Focusing on study or protecting eyesight. |
| D．Protecting eyesight or promoting technology. |
| A．Study hard. | B．Head outdoors. | C．Quit computer. | D．Challenge more. |
【推荐3】There are different regional accents across the UK, and a number of regions have several different dialects-that is, they have their own unique vocabulary and grammatical phrases. There are many different accents native to London, because it is not just where a person is born in the UK that decides their accent. Language and accents also differ across class and level of education. Therefore, the recent rise of a new accent coined at the end of the 20th century, “Multicultural London English.” Other factors are also important in the invention of new accents and ways of speaking. These include the influence of people from different racial(种族的) backgrounds and different age groups, too.
The word “yoof’ is a slang spelling of “youth”. Some people consider “yoof” to be a negative term, since its pronunciation is easier and lazier than youth. Other people see the term as positive, because it describes how young people are creating their own language, concepts and identity. By using words that their parents don’t understand, children can talk about things that their parents might not agree with. In this way, young people are starting to find freedom, independence and self-expression. They are creating a “yoof culture”. A few features(特点)of the yoof style of language are as follows:
· instead of “think”, “the”, “that”, “what” and “because”, yoof will say “fink”, “da”, “dat”, “wot” and “coz”.
· instead of using a variety of tag questions like “., isn’t it?” or “... don’t they?”, yoof will use the all-purpose “innit” (e.g. “It’s hot, innit! ”or “You can dance really well, innit!”)
· instead of “I don’t care!”, yoof will say “Whatever!”.
Certain groups of society feel threatened by “yoof culture” or by the British working classes having more social freedom. As a result, a negative term now commonly used in the UK is “chav”.It is an insult(辱骂)and is meant to describe someone who is uneducated and anti-social (e.g. “He’s a chav!” ). A young person who wears a jacket with a hood-after all, it is often cold and rains a lot in the UK-is sometimes called a ‘hoodie’. It is a negative term again and suggests that the young person is interested in committing a crime(犯罪).
Learners of English often feel that the best test of their English is how well they can talk to a native speaker, but perhaps they should worry less about this. In fact, when we think about ‘international English’, there is no such thing as a native or non-native speaker. The UK no longer owns the English language.
1. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor in the invention of new accents?| A．Class. | B．Race. | C．Age. | D．Family. |
| A．The word “yoof”. | B．Other people’s attitude. |
| C．The pronunciation of “yoof’. | D．Multicultural London English. |
| A．They are only used online. |
| B．They are simple but easy to understand. |
| C．They are usually an incomplete list of words. |
| D．They are short but have complete grammar structure. |
| A．Young people are more likely to commit a crime. |
| B．Yoof culture has a bad influence on young people. |
| C．Certain groups have negative ideas of the yoof culture. |
| D．Different people have different attitudes towards yoof culture. |
【推荐1】Wang Yan, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's hamburgers and KFC chicken. As a result, she has become overweight.
Today in China, there are many children like Wang Yan. Health experts say children should have healthy eating habits. First, they must eat regular meals and begin with a healthy breakfast. Second, they should have different kinds of foods such as fruit, vegetables, grain, eggs, milk and meat. Third, children shouldn't eat too much junk food. It is delicious, but eating it often is bad for their health. If children do as the experts say, they won't become overweight. They will be healthier. Students won't become tired at school, and they will have enough energy to study hard.
1. Why has Wang Yan become overweight?| A．Because she doesn't like sports. | B．Because she likes eating vegetables. |
| C．Because she likes eating snacks. | D．Because she likes eating fruit. |
A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．Milk, fruit and KFC chicken. |
| B．Cream biscuits, McDonald's hamburgers and KFC chicken. |
| C．Packages of biscuits. |
| D．Fruit, vegetables, grain, eggs, milk and meat. |
| A．overweight | B．healthier | C．tired at school | D．confident |
【推荐2】Are you looking for ways to improve your English? English is a difficult language to learn and use because of the different sentence structures and difficult word changes when tenses change. Here are some of the ways that can help you improve your English.
Watch movies or television shows in English without subtitles (字幕). Watching movies or shows with no subtitles helps you learn English faster because you will be forced to understand what is being said to keep up with the show or movie you are watching. Also, you will enjoy learning English while you watch movies or shows.
Read magazines, books, comics, or any other reading materials in English. Reading is another great way to learn a language and have fun at the same time. By reading, you will not only increase your vocabulary and learn the meaning of words through context but learn how to use certain words based on it.
Always keep a dictionary on hand when you do not understand a certain word. Having a dictionary on hand helps you understand the words that you have just come across for the first time.
Speak in English even if you have a difficult time. English takes time to master, and you will never learn the language if you do not use it in everyday life. Make it a habit to speak in English even if you cannot speak fluently yet.
Attend an IELTS course. The IELTS is a talent test measuring your English level. It offers you a way to practice your written and spoken English and have your mistakes immediately corrected by your teacher.
Of all the above, attending an IELTS course is the best way to learn and master the English language, through which you will learn the differences of the language, learn new words, pronounce words correctly, and other things while being coached by a qualified teacher. Proper coaching helps you get rid of bad habits that you may have developed while studying the language on your own. Also, you will get to practice with fellow non-native speakers who are having the same difficulties as you.
1. How many measures are mentioned to improve English in the text?| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．The IELTS. | B．The IELTS course. |
| C．Watching movies. | D．Keeping a dictionary. |
| A．Reading English books. | B．Speaking in English daily. |
| C．Keeping diaries in English. | D．Watching English television shows. |
| A．It helps you give up some bad habits in your life. |
| B．It offers you the chance to become a qualified teacher. |
| C．You can learn to speak English much better through it. |
| D．You can make friends with native speakers through it. |
【推荐3】Central Park
Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife-both the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for daily events and tours.
Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West.
Empire State Building
This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck (瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you’ll find the New York Skyride, a simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan.
5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown: (212)736-3100
Intrepid1 Sea-Air-Space Museum
Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.
Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave.: (212)245-0072
Madison Square Garden
If it’s big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available.
7th Ave., btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown: (212)465-6741
1. The New York Skyride is for ___.| A．flight training | B．sightseeing |
| C．model plane sports | D．city transportation |
| A．Madison Square Garden |
| B．Empire State Building |
| C．Central Park |
| D．Intrepid Sea-Air-Space museum |
| A．To provide information of living in New York. |
| B．To provide directions of city traffic in New York. |
| C．To give a brief introduction to the history of New York. |
| D．To give visitors a guide to New York. |
【推荐1】Is a picture worth a thousand words? We think so! Take a digital (数码的) photograph that answers this question: Why is Earth Day important to our planet?
The winning photographer will receive a digital camera, and the photo will be published in TIME for Kids magazine. Get details below.
●The competition is open to students from 8 to 13 years of age.
●Judges will look for originality (原创性), creativity, photo composition (构图) and relation to the Earth Day theme.
●Students must include their first name only; their e-mail address; a parent’s or a teacher’s e-mail address(very important), a caption (说明文字); the location in the photo; and the date when it was taken (must be between June 1, 2018, and December 20, 2019).
●Competition begins: October 9, 2019
●Competition closes: December 20, 2019
●To enter, students should visit timeforkids.com/2019earthdaycontest and follow instructions to provide an original digital photo.
●The winner will receive a digital camera.
●All entries must follow the official rules for consideration.
1. Who can take part in the Earth Day Photo Competition?| A．Students aged from 8 to 13. | B．Professional photographers. |
| C．Students and their teachers. | D．Students and their parents. |
| A．include their full name | B．post the photo on the Internet |
| C．provide information about the photo | D．provide parents’ email address |
| A．An exhibition guide. | B．An announcement. |
| C．An environment review. | D．An official report. |
Thank you for your interest in the Toronto Greeters Program. Toronto Greeters offer free visits to Toronto's lively neighborhoods and districts so you can discover the real Toronto.
Request Volunteer Greeters
We have lined up a large number of energetic, knowledgeable volunteer Torontonians, who are ready, willing and able to show you their favorite parts of Toronto. Tell us when you'll be visiting, when you have two to four hours of free time and what neighborhood you would like to see. We'll match you up with a greeter who shares your area of interest and you'll be all set to go. Please give us at least one-week notice to make the match. It is also important to note that greeter visits cannot be arranged for the first day of arrival in the city - just in case you are unavoidably delayed on your arrival.
Multilingual Greeters
The City of Toronto is one of the most multi-cultural cities in the world and celebrates over 100 different cultures. Residents speak over 180 languages and our city motto is Diversity is Our Strength. Toronto Greeters offer visits in a variety of languages.
Visitor Feedback
“I would like to give you positive feedback on the program that you are managing and the people that keep it going. The stories and explanation that Martin told me about the city were really interesting! I confirm that Toronto (and Canada in general) is a great place to visit, with wonderful people. You have a very nice and welcoming spirit in your community! You have a magic all around the city that makes a foreigner feel at home."
-- Eric Dan, Mexico
1. Who is the Toronto Greeters Program intended for?| A．Volunteers. | B．Visitors. |
| C．Torontonians. | D．Language learners. |
| A．One week. | B．A day. |
| C．Two to four hours. | D．Less than an hour. |
| A．Surprising. | B．Tiring. |
| C．Satisfying. | D．Inspiring. |
【推荐3】The Art Museum of Chicago
•Visiting time
The museum is open daily 10:30 am - 5:00 pm. The museum and its shops are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Highlights (亮点）of the Art Museum
•American Art
Discover how artists have expressed many aspects of the American experience through the rich variety of this collection.
•Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir and More
Learn about the color and excitement of late 19th-century life as you view one of the most admired collections of French Impressionism in the world.
•Hidden Histories
Hear stories about artists and their artworks that may be overlooked or under-appreciated for one reason or another.
•For families with children
It is free for kids under 14 and Chicago teens under 18, and the Art Museum is the perfect place for an outing with the whole family. Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games.
1. When can you visit the museum?| A．On Thanksgiving Day. | B．On Christmas Day. |
| C．On April Fool’s Day. | D．On New Year’s Day. |
| A．A 19- year-old Chicago student. | B．A 13-year-old girl. |
| C．A 17- year-old Chicago girl. | D．A 9- year-old pupil. |
| A．Tell stories about artists and their artworks. |
| B．Learn about the color and excitement of 18th-century life. |
| C．Discover how artists have expressed the African experience. |
| D．Pay a visit to the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center. |
【推荐1】For many, choosing the perfect summer holiday destination is no easy job. Here’s why Portugal could prove the perfect summer destination to suit everyone.
Delicious local cuisine(烹饪/菜肴)
Portuguese cuisine is up-and-coming on the world scene, with an abundance of dishes in every shape and flavor. Behind every Portuguese dish, there’s the recipe(烹饪方法) of a mother, of an aunt or an uncle, of a grandmother or a grandfather. The local cuisine is rooted deep in the hearts of the Portuguese people, which is one of the reasons why Portuguese food is so special. Whether it’s at the table of a top restaurant or a traditional inn, the food offers up the unforgettable taste of the Iberian Peninsula. We recommend you try the popular grilled sardines(沙丁鱼) that can be found all over the city’s, traditionally served with a side of boiled potatoes and vegetables or salad.
Take the sun back with you
The summer weather is a huge benefit to Portugal, with over 2, 500 hours of gorgeous sunshine each year. Stepping outdoors to see anything but the beautiful glow of the sun is something you needn’t battle with the indecisiveness of the climate in certain other European destinations.
Holiday-goers can bring back the sun-kissed yellowish-brown color by enjoying the beautiful Marinha beach in the beach capital, Algarve. There’s certainly no lack of inspiration to enjoy a drink in the sun!
Take a dive into a diamond blue joy
The Portugal is famous for its deep blue, and the summer not only offers up the opportunity to enjoy a range of sea-based activity like surfing, but it also allows you to explore the sea world beneath the waves.
Surrounded by cliffs and close to a small fishing village and harbor, Arrifana beach is a popular destination among surfers. Why not head out to the Santa Cruz Ocean Spirit on the 19-28th July? This is an International Wave Sports Festival noted for its national and international sports events like surfing, ski-boarding, wave skiing, and bodysurfing.
The very best kinds of holidays are the ones that do not require a holiday to recover from it!
1. What’s special about Portuguese food?| A．Being loved and shared. |
| B．Being traditionally homemade. |
| C．Enjoying varieties of colors. |
| D．Being served at all corners. |
| A．Taking a drink in the sun. |
| B．Seeing anything but sunshine. |
| C．Celebrating the sports Festival. |
| D．Exploring the sea world. |
| A．Tough. | B．Tiring. |
| C．Relaxing. | D．Adventurous. |
【推荐2】Lions are most successful at hunting animals during the darker period of the moon’s cycle. But how those prey (猎物) respond to changing threats as the night’s light changes throughout a month has been a mystery. Scientists spied on four of the lions' favorite prey species for several years. They fixed 225 cameras across an area. When animals came by, the cameras responded by taking their pictures.
The prey — wildebeests (角马), zebras, gazelles (瞪羚) and buffalo — are all plant eaters. To meet their food needs, such species must searching for food frequently, even at night. The cameras showed that these species respond to changing risks across the lunar cycle in different ways.
Common wildebeests, which make up a third of the lion’s diet, were the most sensitive to the lunar cycle. These animals appeared to set their plans for the entire night based on the moon’s change. During the darkest period of the month, they’d park themselves in a safe area. But as the nights got brighter, wildebeests were more willing to venture into places where run-ins with lions were likely.
Weighing as much as 900 kilograms, the African buffalo are a lion’s most tough prey. They also were least likely to change where and when they searched for food throughout the lunar cycle. But as nights got darker, the buffalo were more likely to form herds (兽群).
Plain zebras and gazelles also changed their evening routines with the lunar cycle. But unlike the other prey these animals reacted more directly to changing light levels across an evening. Gazelles were more active after the moon had come up. Zebras were sometimes up and about and doing things before the moon had risen.
These behaviors show the wide-reaching effects of moonlight. It offers a very clear example of how the presence or absence of the moon can have fundamental, ecosystem-level impacts.
1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?| A．Lions are excellent night hunters. | B．How lions hunt has always been a mystery. |
| C．Moonlight is a threat to the lion’s prey. | D．Lion’s prey likes hunting for food at night |
| A．Look for food. | B．Wander in the filed |
| C．Stay in a safe place. | D．Explore dangerous places. |
| A．They stay still at a place. | B．They troop to search food. |
| C．They ignore the lion. | D．They change places frequently. |
| A．Food. | B．Animal. |
| C．Astronomy. | D．Environment. |
【推荐3】The playing field is never even or equal. Your skills and attitude play a major role in the outcome. Knowing what you can do to have an advantage can make the difference between success and failure.
My kids tell me it's unfair to play with the big children. I tell them that's right. Unfairness is a good thing. There is more to be gained by the effort when things seem unfair. It is true that many things in the world are unfair. But unfair things usually can be a boon to you. For example, the early bird catches the worm. It is unfair that the bird that sleeps in misses out on breakfast but it is nice to know that if it gets up early it is sure to get the worm.
I always try to explain to my kids that complaining about how unfair something is will get them nowhere. Instead, make the most out of it and get on the other side of it. Once you do that you are in the advantage. Above all, you have to focus on gaining that unfair advantage and in order to do that, build your inner strength, When you empower （武装） yourself, you are gaining skills or abilities， confidence and self-esteem （自尊）.
You should look at your place in the world. Where do you want to be financially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically ? You are creating your own story when you empower yourself.
You can build all the advantages that you need to live the life that you want. If you haven't yet, you need to make a list of all the things you want to experience in your new life. This will help you focus on building advantages so that you never have to say that it's Not Fair. When you do this then you will be able to realize that unfairness is a good thing and you will want to teach those around you to see unfairness in this way too.
1. What does the underlined word "boon" in Paragraph 2 probably mean ?| A．Something that is very terrible. | B．Something that is very helpful |
| C．Something that is very kind | D．Something that is very scared |
| A．The author wants to introduce his topic |
| B．The author wants to support his opinion |
| C．He wants tell us that having an advantage is needed |
| D．He wants to show skills and attitudes are important in playing games |
| A．Just accept it. | B．Thy to change it. |
| C．Simply ignore it. | D．Make good use of it. |
| A．make yourself better | B．be proud of yourself |
| C．have more confidence | D．know others' advantages |
