【推荐1】If you feel like you can't even consider consuming a candy bar without checking its caloric content, you're right. The same thing goes for just about every piece of packaged food you see in stores, plus every bottled or canned beverage: A Nutrition Facts label shows detailed information on the amounts of fat, sugar, sodium and more found inside. But while your favorite sodas and sandwich fixings have this type of in-your-face transparency, you may have noticed that alcohol is not the case. Why?

The answer lies in the powers behind that. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the safety of food, including non-alcoholic beverages, it doesn't govern the alcohol industry. It is because of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau(TTB), an agency that doesn't require labeling. The reasons behind different labeling requirements of the FDA and TTB go back to Prohibition.

While beer, wine and spirits companies aren't legally required to print the nutritional information on their products, consumer advocates have been calling for the TTB to change that. And it has, sort of. In 2013,the TTB made nutrition labels optional for alcohol. But some health experts don't feel the move was brave enough.

Sara Bleich, a public health researcher, said, “Many adults take in a lot of calories from alcohol, and they have no idea.” Her work revealed that the average American regularly consumes 400 calories a day from alcohol alone. The public should be given the power to make informed decisions about their health.

At present, substances that people might be sensitive to have to be labeled, but other ingredients do not. Wines that contain 14 percent alcohol or more have to display alcohol content, while wines from 7 to 14 percent don't have to list alcohol content. What about wines with less than 7 percent alcohol? Those aren't regulated by the TTB at all—those are under the control of the FDA and so they're required to display Nutrition Facts labels.

Change is going on though, at least the beer industry has agreed to voluntarily display nutrition facts next year. Cheers!

1. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．The reason why alcohol is free of labeling.

B．The different responsibilities of the FDA and TTB.

C．The influence of Prohibition on the food industry.

D．The historical background of the TTB's establishment.

2. What did the TTB encourage the alcohol industry to do in response to consumer advocates?

A．Make alcohol products more affordable.

B．Label alcohol products with nutrition facts.

C．Add more nutritional elements to alcohol products.

D．Give consumers a variety of options for alcohol products.

3. What was Sara Bleich's attitude towards alcohol labeling?

A．Approving.

B．Doubtful.

C．Concerned.

D．Ambiguous.

4. What can be inferred about the current labeling rules?

A．They are outdated.	B．They are unnecessary.
C．They might make people sensitive.	D．They are a bit messy and complicated.

【推荐2】Certain Chinese cuisines, such as the well-known Beijing Roasted Duck or the delicious Tianjin-style Pancakes, have gained global recognition. The appeal of these delicacies is deeply rooted in vast geographical diversity.

Extending from the extremely cold northern plains to the southern rainforests, different regions have their unique ingredients and cooking techniques.     1    , commonly referred as the “Eight Major Cuisines of China.”

Climate plays a critical role in shaping regional cuisines. In Sichuan, for example, the hot and wet climate, combined with the region’s mountainous physical geography, has led to a preference for spicy foods. The spicy flavors add appetite to dishes. In addition,     2     .

One of the contrasts between southern and northern Chinese cuisines lies in the employment of ingredients. Southern dishes tend to be lighter, featuring seafood and vegetables. In contrast,     3     They have a wealth of wheat-based dishes like noodles and dumplings.

    4    , regardless of their differences. Dishes are attentively cooked to stimulate the senses and promote a sense of pleasure. The use of fresh, seasonal ingredients, along with the close attention to details in preparation and presentation, defines Chinese cuisine.

Another important aspect of Chinese dining culture is the significance of table manners. Meals are often shared among family and friends, with each person taking turns to serve and pour. Chopsticks, rather than forks or knives, are preferred, symbolizing closeness and familiarity. The act of eating together extends beyond food alone.     5    .

A．northern cuisines are heavier and more considerable

B．they serve to warm up and remove dampness from the body

C．This diversity comes down to its geographical and climate conditions

D．The Chinese people have for centuries crafted varieties of delicious dishes

E．This geographical diversity has given birth to eight major cooking traditions

F．That is to say, it represents a sense of community and the strength of bonds

G．Chinese cuisines share emphasis on the perfect harmony of color, flavor and taste

【推荐1】Parents Model Healthy Eating

It should come as no surprise that the more stressed parents are at work, the greater the burden on their family is.     1     After all, the more time parents spend working, the less time and energy they have to plan and prepare healthful meals.

For years, most studies have focused on the role of working mothers while fathers were ignored. They didn’t look at the family as a whole.     2    , adds a new wrinkle（褶皱）to the relationship between work stress and family nutrition.

Mom’s work related stress is still a central factor in low well families eat because they typically do most of the food shopping and cooking.     3     The study found that when mom or dad experience high levels of work related stress, their families are eating one-and-a-half fewer family meals per week, and the parents themselves report eating fewer fruits and vegetables, more fast food, and are less likely to eat breakfast regularly.

It’s worth nothing that the study looked mainly at low income families who belonged to ethnic（民族的）or minority groups.     4     But the implications are wide ranging.

    5     Teaching kids, especially teenagers, to help with grocery shopping and to cook actual meals, instead of just putting a frozen pizza in the microwave, could be an important piece of the puzzle in helping families improves their eating habits.

A．And the role of fathers in particular

B．But dad’s work related stress has a large impact, too.

C．Yet, the kids’ stress may influence the families’ nutrition, too.

D．So the findings don’t necessarily apply directly to other types of families.

E．When it comes to family nutrition, the entire family plays a role even kids.

F．It’s also probably not a surprise that this can negatively affect a family’s nutrition.

G．It is parents who give their kids a good model to develop a good eating habit.

【推荐2】It often seems that some people possess superhuman eating powers, allowing them to eat an entire pizza while remaining slim. Others only eat a slice but gain five pounds. Now one doctor says there' s evidence that genetics could be behind some of these differences. Regardless of how much you eat, your weight may be out of control.

Vann Bennett, a biochemist at Duke University and his team led a new study and discovered why this happens. They engineered mice to have several common modifications of the gene found in humans. They observed that mice who had mutations of ankyrin-B(锚蛋白B的变异) took more glucose(葡萄糖) into their fat cells, which in turn made more fat. Typically, the cell membrane( 膜) acts as a barrier to prevent glucose from entering these cells ; the change kept the gate open. The change may serve a useful purpose. “ Probably this is not always a bad thing,” Bennett told Newsweek. “It could help people survive hunger in the past. But today we have so much food that it probably is a bad thing.”

Dieters have long been told to watch their calories and exercise more, but this new finding suggests that a common approach doesn't work for everyone. Our metabolism( 新陈代谢) naturally slows with age, making it harder to maintain the weight of our 30-year-old selves when we' re 50. Now add an uncontrollable ankyrin-B gene, and it may seem impossible to stay slim.

The mice in the study gained more weight when on high-fat diets. Despite being studied in mice, the researchers believe further research on this gene could potentially create a field of customized diets and health plans based on genetics. Bennett imagines such assessments being performed at birth one day. For now, disappointed dieters can take comfort with one saying: It's not you, it's your genes.

1. How did a mouse gain weight with mutations of ankyrin-B?

A．The ankyrin-B could make the mouse eat more.

B．The fat cells in the mouse would take more glucose to create more fat.

C．The glucose could function as a barrier to prevent the fat from reducing.

D．The cell membrane in the mouse could open the gate of fat into the mouse.

2. What was the effect of the change in the past in paragraph 2?

A．It could help people to avoid fat food.

B．It could help people to absorb more nutrition.

C．It could help people to get through the starvation.

D．It could help people to enjoy more delicious snacks.

3. Why is it more difficult to stay slim when we are older?

A．Because we all lack exercise.	B．Because we have ankyrin-B genes.
C．Because we watch our calories less.	D．Because our metabolism weakens.

4. What can be expected from further research?

A．It may help people to maintain the weight.

B．It may provide more comfort for the depressed dieters.

C．It may change many new-born babies’ gene arrangement.

D．It may present human beings with a series of health plans.

【推荐3】Protein plays an important role in anyone’s health.But if you’re trying to build muscle, you’ll have to take more of it.The following is an introduction to what you should pay attention to about eating protein.

If you think the more protein you eat, the more muscle you will get, think again. It is possible to have too much of it.    1     And you should be aware that eating too much protein that cannot be used can lead to some unpleasant results.    2    

It can be difficult to say how much is too much, as protein needs can be different so greatly from person to person.For common persons it’s generally best not to take more than 2 grams per kilogram of body weight.    3    

    4     Of course, they do.Protein can come from many kinds of foods, including protein from animals and plants.But the sources that are the most useful for building muscle are these with amino acids (氨基酸).    5     They include meat, fish, dairy, soy beans, and seaweed.

When making any change to your food, it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor.What’s more, if you’re uncertain about the protein needs, you may want to talk to a doctor to get some personalized suggestions.

A．Do the sources of your protein matter?

B．For example, it may damage your liver.

C．These bad results, however, can be ignored.

D．These foods are known as complete proteins.

E．You can get amino acids from eggs, meat and so on.

F．Therefore, it’s important to know how much you really need.

G．However, it may be safe for an athlete to take more than that.

【推荐1】Ever look at your to-do list and want to run and hide? Me too. But life is more than working hard to finish tasks, collapsing into bed, judging the past 24 hours and our success by how much we've managed to tick off.

So here’s how to get stuff done and enjoy yourself at the same time.

1.Rename it My friend Jim Kwik says, “Call your ‘got-to-do’ list your ‘get- to-do’ list.” It’s a tiny change but a major shift. Think about it. You get to walk your dog, choose wonderful dinner ingredients and go to a job each day that affords you the life you have.

2.Add some action Instead of writing plain reminders down as memory urges, like “Dentist” and “Report,” add some verbs and result-based benefits, like “Book dentist and get teeth sparkly white!” or “Complete report and let out your breath.” Imagine the good feeling attached to each agenda item and let it fuel you.

3. Trust there’s time Have you ever noticed when you’re in a rush, you make mistakes? Like when you’re late for work: You can’t find your jeans, you hurt your toe on the bed by accident and you misplace your phone as you head down the elevator. When we operate from a place of calm, stuff happens faster. We find what we need. We don’t burn the toast. It can be as simple as sitting up in bed, taking ten deep breaths when you wake up and setting a simple intention for the day (not reaching straight for Instagram and email).

4.Ask yourself this How are you spending your days, your life? Are you having enough fun? Can your got-to-do list be a get-to-do list with some good moods dancing on the page and an air of “I got time!” attached to it? Yes, it probably can. Now, what’s first?

1. Which of the following does the author agree with about “your to-do list”?

A．Choose wonderful dinner ingredients and go to a job each day.

B．Change “Dentist” into “Book dentist and get teeth sparkly white!”

C．Remind yourself you have plenty of time to deal with daily routines.

D．Keep asking yourself questions with the air of “I got time!”

2. It can be concluded that the key to getting stuff done and enjoying yourself at the same time is ___.

A．A. a state of mind

B．a get-to-do list.

C．a memory urge

D．a place of calm

3. What’s the writing purpose of this passage?

A．To find out what to do first every day.	B．To imagine the good feeling of tasks.
C．To explain the importance of lifestyle.	D．To discover how to enjoy daily life.

【推荐3】Elephant, horse and cow wastes could be endless sources for a key element needed to make paper. It is good news for some nations where trees are scarce while animal wastes come in especially handy.

The idea for the unusual use of elephant and cow wastes first came to mind when researcher Dr Alexander Bismarck noticed something strange about goat wastes while vacationing in Greece. He observed some goats eating summer-dry grass and came to an interesting conclusion about what they digest.

Dr Bismarck said： “I realized what comes out in the end is partially digested plant matter so there must be cellulose （纤维素）there". Animals eat dry grass containing cellulose, chew it and digest it in their stomach and then produce wastes. Up to 40 percent of those wastes are cellulose, which is easily accessible. Therefore, making paper from the partially digested                    material would take much less energy than using raw wood. Additionally, it would require fewer chemical treatments.

This supply of raw material is plenty： parks in Africa that are home to hundreds of elephants produce tons of wastes every day, and enormous cattle farms in the US and Europe produce mountains of wastes.

In order to make paper, the material must be processed with a special method. But it requires little because there is no need to break it down into small parts for use in paper, in contrast to conventional methods which need a lot of energy to break down wood.

Using wastes, we can reduce the number of steps needed in papermaking, simply because the animal already chewed the plant and attacked it with acid in their stomachs. You inexpensively produce a paper staff that has the same or even better properties than that from wood, with lower energy and chemical consumption.

1. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?

A．The observation of goat wastes.	B．The usage of animal wastes.
C．The origin of the unusual idea.	D．The vacation spent in Greece.

2. Animal wastes can be used to make paper mainly because ________.

A．they will never run out	B．they are easy to access
C．they are partly digested	D．they contain much cellulose

3. What is the advantage of making paper from animal wastes?

A．It is more profitable.	B．It is energy-saving.
C．It needs less material.	D．It fits all parts of the world.

4. What is the probable explanation of the underlined word “attack"?

A．Treat.	B．Mix.
C．Clean.	D．Protect.