This supermarket sells only wasted food
Food waste is a big deal: According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, 28 percent of the world’s agriculture area is used to produce food that
The project is an expansion of British non-profit the Real Junk Food Project. The group has long collected wasted food for pay-as-you-can cafes around the world, but its supermarket takes the concept one step
As is reported, the store is already serving as a
Last year, the USDA launched its first-ever food waste reduction goal,
So why do grocery stores produce all the wasted food? The USDA notes that damaged packaging products that haven’t been stored properly, holiday specialties that are never purchased, overstocked foods and odd-looking foods
Food waste supermarkets aren’t the only
A.initially | B.eventually | C.fortunately | D.generally |
A.stocked | B.connected | C.tied | D.charged |
A.closer | B.further | C.slower | D.lower |
A.tables | B.platforms | C.shelves | D.stairs |
A.access | B.shelter | C.donation | D.lifeline |
A.limitations | B.situations | C.positions | D.consequences |
A.out | B.away | C.on | D.off |
A.aiming | B.refusing | C.occurring | D.applying |
A.best | B.worst | C.last | D.only |
A.fair | B.limited | C.equal | D.addicted |
A.conserves | B.consumes | C.reserves | D.confirms |
A.call | B.ask | C.account | D.blame |
A.process | B.technology | C.equipment | D.weapon |
A.good-looking | B.strange-looking | C.easy-going | D.bad-smelling |
A.otherwise | B.or | C.besides | D.else |
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A.full | B.empty | C.cheap | D.expensive |
A.school | B.bus | C.old bottles | D.bus stop |
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A.passengers | B.children | C.teachers | D.girls |
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1.A.took | B.rolled | C.knocked | D.tore |
A.quick | B.modern | C.free | D.luxurious |
A.chair | B.table | C.knife | D.glove |
A.growing | B.showing | C.pressing | D.missing |
A.Actually | B.Curiously | C.Occasionally | D.Particularly |
A.turned | B.loaded | C.fastened | D.restored |
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A.wealth | B.pride | C.innocence | D.respect |
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A.make | B.ruin | C.change | D.extend |
A.serious | B.regular | C.natural | D.obvious |
A.student | B.pioneer | C.advisor | D.person |
A.commented on | B.cared about | C.laughed at | D.convinced of |
A.feel | B.describe | C.remark | D.transfer |
A.showing | B.reaching | C.speaking | D.pointing |
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A.friendly | B.unusual | C.typical | D.interesting |
A.offering | B.seeking | C.hiring | D.judging |
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A.overlooking | B.overcoming | C.remembering | D.forgetting |
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A.organic | B.delicious | C.packaged | D.fast |
A.examples | B.clues | C.contributors | D.signals |
A.provide | B.suggest | C.mean | D.infer |
A.specially | B.mostly | C.naturally | D.technically |
A.remain | B.taste | C.become | D.seem |
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A.explained | B.monitored | C.cured | D.guaranteed |
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A.predicting | B.imagining | C.assuming | D.distinguishing |
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A.rise | B.contrary | C.horizon | D.whole |
A.replaced | B.exchanged | C.covered | D.understood |
A.connected | B.contributed | C.imported | D.applied |
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A.tendency | B.intention | C.intensity | D.extension |
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A.explained | B.got | C.shouted | D.nodded |
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A.students | B.customers | C.cleaners | D.member |
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A.search | B.memory | C.groups | D.forms |
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A.leave | B.blow | C.win | D.speak |
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A.basic | B.funny | C.fresh | D.ultimate |
A.courage | B.success | C.practice | D.motivation |
A.waiting | B.companying | C.collapsing | D.struggling |
A.environment | B.charity | C.education | D.health |
A.major | B.historic | C.famous | D.rare |
A.works on | B.gives off | C.results in | D.finds out |
A.mixture | B.waste | C.material | D.content |
A.volunteers | B.journalists | C.audiences | D.coaches |
A.approximately | B.naturally | C.probably | D.gradually |
A.host | B.witness | C.report | D.record |
A.governing | B.ignoring | C.cleaning | D.protecting |
A.expected | B.developed | C.changed | D.considered |
A.promote | B.transform | C.test | D.share |
A.old | B.modern | C.electrical | D.standard |
A.checking | B.doubling | C.arranging | D.reducing |
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A.covers | B.belts | C.bodies | D.openers |
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A.rather than | B.less than | C.other than | D.more than |
A.situations | B.conditions | C.elements | D.problems |
A.combines | B.covers | C.evaluates | D.obtains |
A.seriously | B.especially | C.naturally | D.nearly |
A.down | B.below | C.up | D.above |
A.reduced | B.broken | C.threatened | D.brought |
A.which | B.that | C.where | D.whose |
A.uncovered | B.discovered | C.predicted | D.spotted |
A.program | B.progress | C.project | D.process |
A.question | B.thing | C.matter | D.concept |
A.possibly | B.likely | C.probably | D.surely |
A.simplified | B.launched | C.confirmed | D.accompanied |
A.research | B.search | C.culture | D.business |
A.dreams | B.ideas | C.attitudes | D.memories |
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A.undoubtedly | B.vividly | C.hardly | D.intentionally |
A.in reality | B.by contrast | C.with question | D.after all |
A.running into | B.accounting for | C.contributing to | D.benefiting from |
A.celebrating | B.evaluating | C.achieving | D.predicting |
A.move forward | B.stand by | C.dash backward | D.run away |
A.instant | B.constructive | C.informal | D.sincere |
A.assigning | B.reporting | C.handling | D.completing |
A.grants | B.approval | C.instructions | D.training |
A.stopped | B.examined | C.notified | D.guided |
A.subject | B.closer | C.devoted | D.crucial |
A.in other words | B.moreover | C.nevertheless | D.in particular |
A.reluctance | B.eagerness | C.tendency | D.ability |
A.inevitable | B.perceived | C.worthwhile | D.permanent |
A.comprehend | B.fear | C.overcome | D.pursue |
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A.ancient | B.developing | C.independent | D.neighbouring |
A.do | B.have | C.promise | D.control |
A.In part | B.In short | C.In particular | D.In contrast |
A.starting | B.preventing | C.stopping | D.handling |
A.rudeness | B.impatience | C.unreasonableness | D.immatureness |
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A.quarrels | B.occasions | C.situations | D.consequences |
A.trap | B.hatred | C.competition | D.difficulty |
A.simple | B.domestic | C.educational | D.unimportant |
A.desire | B.failure | C.practice | D.lateness |
A.goal | B.topic | C.regulation | D.argument |
A.problem | B.point | C.issue | D.consequence |
A.senior | B.leader | C.winner | D.authority |
A.belief | B.reward | C.respect | D.apology |
A.gain | B.regret | C.know | D.possess |
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A.advertisements | B.commerce | C.stores | D.signs |
A.consumer | B.explorer | C.leader | D.producer |
A.employ | B.hold | C.afford | D.use |
A.dream | B.desire | C.plan | D.wish |
A.unbelievable | B.protective | C.ridiculous | D.addictive |
A.cooperation | B.question | C.conflict | D.separation |
A.hobbies | B.symptoms | C.interests | D.functions |
A.cloths | B.dresses | C.shoes | D.clothing |
A.packed with | B.equipped with | C.furnished with | D.covered with |
A.aware of | B.full of | C.fond of | D.afraid of |
A.assist | B.resist | C.remember | D.oppose |
A.strengthen | B.correct | C.remove | D.hide |
A.giving away | B.stopping | C.relieving | D.possessing |
A.defend | B.manage | C.fight | D.analyze |
A.self-confidence | B.self-control | C.self-awareness | D.self-worth |
A.concern | B.reason | C.complement | D.replacement |
A.finally | B.temporarily | C.hardly | D.fortunately |
A.additional | B.professional | C.central | D.fundamental |
A.Groups | B.Schools | C.Hospitals | D.Companies |
A.participate in | B.result from | C.lead to | D.get over |