So what makes the idea of organic farming popular? Organic farming means farming with natural materials, rather than with man-made fertilizers or pesticides. Organic farmers rely on many methods — such as crop rotation (农作物的轮作) and the use of resistant(有抵抗力的) varieties, because they are necessary for organic farmers to compensate for the shortage of man-made chemicals.
Organic farming is often supposed to be safer than traditional farming for the environment. Yet after a long research on organic farming worldwide for a number of years, science continues to be against this opinion. The House of Commons committee on agriculture publicized that, even with complete research work, it would fail to find any scientific evidence to prove “that any of claims (宣称) made for organic farming is always true”.
However, the talk about the benefits of organic farming is going on. This is partly because many people depend on their individual farm, the soil, the weather, and so on.
1. The first paragraph mainly tells us _____.
A.organic farming has been performed only in Europe over the past 10 years |
B.governments of European countries have cared less about organic farming |
C.organic farming is far from being as popular as expected |
D.European countries need organic food more than the other countries in the world |
A.argue for | B.care for | C.struggle for | D.pay for |
A.It refers to farming with natural materials, instead of chemical fertilizers. |
B.It refers to farming with chemical fertilizers rather than natural fertilizers. |
C.It refers to farming with soil rather than any other thing. |
D.It refers to growing crops with man-made fertilizers and pesticides. |
A.organic farming is safer than traditional farming for the environment |
B.the idea that organic farming is safer has not been proven by science |
C.organic farming is accepted by the UK’s House of Commons committee |
D.organic farming is preferred to traditional farming |
A.The UK’s agriculture minister is an organic farmer. |
B.Organic farming is popular with young people. |
C.Farmers make use of many different kinds of methods to improve the organic sales system. |
D.Ninety-three percent of British shoppers don’t buy organic products. |
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【推荐1】After a difficult academic year, we all deserve a wonderful summer holiday, a time for relaxation and celebration. Of course, a big part of any celebration involves food. Many of my holidays, birthdays, days out and good memories are defined by the amazing food that was involved. The sunny weather and long days bring with it a whole selection of meals, recipes and snacks to be enjoyed.
The first thing that summer calls for is a barbecue. Although I don’t have a barbecue at home, a portable barbecue will do the trick and this means that you can enjoy a slightly charred burger wherever you are. Picnics are also a must for summer and I often find they are the most fun when treated like a potluck, with each person bringing along their personal favourites. Cocktail sausages and mini scotch eggs are always my guilty pleasures. As someone from the Suffolk coast, fish and chips are essential. It truly feels like summer when I sit on the beach with chips wrapped in paper on my lap. The coast is the best place to get a seafood treat with fish being caught fresh daily. Besides, you can finish your day with a walk along the beach. Finally, we can’t forget the drinks. Pimms in the sun, well balanced by lemonade and summer fruits, is always delicious. And I find that nothing reminds me more of post-exam celebrations than a pint in a beer garden.
The thing about summer food is that it often becomes food associated with summer memories. Picnics, barbecues, and fish and chips on the beach are more than just delicious meals — they are a way to socialise and have fun with friends and family. Part of the fun comes from lazing in the sun afterwards, swimming in the sea, and playing heartily, which is why our food memories are so powerful.
1. According to the author, what makes a picnic most enjoyable?A.Gathering with friends. | B.Sharing delicious foods. |
C.Enjoying seafood treats. | D.Introducing different recipes. |
A.Multifunctional. | B.Automatic. |
C.Easy to carry. | D.Simple to operate. |
A.Foods: the trick for a celebration |
B.My celebration of summer holidays |
C.My summer memories on the beach |
D.A taste of sun: foods for my summer |
A.Travel and holiday. | B.Cuisine and life. |
C.Sports and fitness. | D.Education and schooling. |
【推荐2】A Japanese candy company has been making national news headlines for its idea to produce gummy candy (软糖) that tastes like an “imaginary fruit” called Kiraspika.
Last year was a great one for gummy candy producers, and the market continued to expand throughout 2023, with fruit-flavored (水果味的) gummies being the most popular. There are plenty of fruit flavors to choose from, but companies are still limited to the fruits that can be found in our world. However, what if someone started making candy that tastes like imaginary fruits? That was the strange idea that a Japanese sweets maker recently came up with. Two months ago, the company created a new type of gummy candy that tastes like fruit “Kiraspika no Mi”, an imaginary fruit with an original flavor, design, and even a story.
According to the story, the star-shaped Kiraspika only grows in the mountainous area of Blue Knife, where temperatures drop to —50℃ in winter. It is very difficult to get. Everything about Kiraspika was invented in the fruit lab where its flavor experts mixed various existing flavors to create a totally original one that tastes like nothing you’ve ever eaten.
According to its designers, the Kiraspika-flavored gummy candy has a unique sweetness mixed with a kind of sourness (酸味), but many of those who have tried it have their own description of the taste.
To some, the Kiraspika flavor can be compared to that of an energy drink, while others say it tastes a bit like a spicy apple. It is the mystery of the flavor and the personal explanations that make this product liked by many people.
1. What does the underlined word “expand” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Disappear. | B.Shorten. | C.Struggle. | D.Grow. |
A.It can’t be found in real life. | B.It grows on the plain. |
C.It can be planted easily. | D.It needs high temperatures. |
A.Its shape. | B.Its taste. | C.Its origin. | D.Its designer. |
A.A news report. | B.A health magazine. |
C.A biology book. | D.An old story. |
【推荐3】The four best specialty food festivals in the US
Maine Lobster Festival — Rockland, Maine
Rockland is the self-proclaimed (自封的) lobster capital of the world, and its annual Maine Lobster Festival provides the state’s favorite lobsters and crabs. It takes place five days each summer and includes feasting on fresh seafood, a parade and live music. The Maine Sea Goddess Coronation and the Great International Great Crate Race, where contestants jump from crate (木箱) to crate and risk falling into the cold Atlantic Ocean, are don’t-miss events.
Windy City Smokeout — Chicago, Illinois
This four-day event in Chicago combines two things we love: live music and great BBQ. Over 20 of the world’s best cooks serve up their smoked foods, while top country music talent takes the stage. Bands, beer, BBQ — what could be better?
Picklesburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Picklesburgh bills itself as “The Destination for All Things Pickled (腌制的)” for one weekend each July. Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge transforms into Picklesburgh, complete with a giant flying Heinz pickle balloon. Attendees can expect various foods and cocktails that feature pickled ingredients, as well as live demos and pickled goods.
Vermont Cheesemakers Festival — Greensboro, Vermont
Arguably the country’s top cheese state, Vermont plays host to the Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival each summer at Highland Center for the Arts. This single-day event offers an unequalled chance to meet the state’s best cheesemakers and taste their world-class products, alongside other local foods, craft beer, wine and spirits.
1. Which festival will appeal to adventure lovers?A.Maine Lobster Festival. |
B.Windy City Smokeout. |
C.Picklesburgh. |
D.Vermont Cheesemakers Festival. |
A.Fresh seafood. | B.Smoked foods. |
C.World-class cheese. | D.Pickled foods. |
A.Five days. | B.Four days. | C.Two days. | D.One day. |
【推荐1】What is Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is an annual global campaign that encourages people and businesses around the world to switch off electricity at the same time for one hour. Earth Hour started in Australia in2007 when 2.2 million people in Sydney turned off all non-essential lights for an hour. Since then it has grow in to a massive global event. In 2013, millions of people in 7,000 cities and towns around the world switched off their lights for 60 minutes at the end of March. Every year landmarks and well-known buildings around the world take part and go dark for Earth Hour. The campaign even went into space when astronauts reduced power on the International Space Station in 2011.
Who organizes Earth Hour?
Earth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It was started by Andy Ridley who is executive director of Earth Hour Global, WWF. He came up with the idea because he wanted to raise awareness of environmental issues by asking people to do something positive to help the planet. Switching off the lights for an hour can make a small difference to the amount of energy we use but Earth Hour is also a symbolic event to make people think about the problems of climate change.
Why March?
The end of March is around the time of the spring and autumn equinoxes(昼夜平分时) in both hemispheres (半球) respectively, when sunset times are at similar times. This means that a global “lights out” event has most visual effect at this time of year.
UK events
As well as famous London landmarks such as Big Ben, London Eye and Buckingham Palace switching off their lights, there are many other events around Britain. On the WWFs interactive map you can see which people, businesses, schools, organizations and landmarks are taking part each year and what they are doing.
1. When and where did Earth Hour begin?A.In Britain, in 2007. | B.In Sydney, in 2013. |
C.In London, in 2011. | D.In Australia, in 2007. |
A.One. | B.Two. | C.Three. | D.Four. |
A.The lights on London Eye are off for an hour. |
B.The sun sets at the same time around London. |
C.Businesses switch off all their lights in the day. |
D.People are rushing to famous London landmarks. |
【推荐2】“Unfortunately, 85 percent of what makes us attractive or less to mosquitoes(蚊子) is hardwired in our genetic circuit board,” says Winegard, author of The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator. Still, there are ways to outsmart summer’s most annoying party crashers, especially if all you want is to enjoy an evening on your patio (露台).
Know your blood type
Only female mosquitoes feed on humans, and for good reason: The proteins in your blood help them grow and mature their eggs. “She’s just being a good mom,” Wineguard says. “People with blood type O are her top of choice. They get bitten twice as much as people with blood type A, with blood type B falling in between.”
Stay cool
“Mosquitoes hunt by both smell and sight,” Wineguard says. “They can smell the carbon dioxide and see the heat signature of their target.” Avoiding alcohol can keep your body temperature lower— making you harder to find — so consider choosing a cocktail instead.
Wear light colors
Avoiding dark clothing can also keep you cooler, but that’s not the only reason it may offer relief. Mosquitoes, like many biting flies, are attracted to darker colors. The thinking behind this is that the animals they typically feed upon are larger, dark-bodied mammals(哺乳动物).
Get rid of standing water
Even a glass of drinking water left on the deck can become a breeding ground for mosquito eggs — and mother mosquitoes lay about 100 eggs at a time. “They don’t need very much at all to breed. It can be a backyard toy , like a truck that has a bit of water in it, or a crushed pop can,” says Winegard. If you get rid of it, they’ll go somewhere else to lay their eggs.
1. What’s the intention of this text?A.To introduce a new book. | B.To offer professional tips. |
C.To analyze a study of insects. | D.To suggest throwing a party. |
A.To hatch more eggs. | B.To raise a large family. |
C.To identify blood types. | D.To fully develop her body. |
A.They can trace the smell of alcohol. | B.They have energy-locating abilities. |
C.They feed off dark-bodied animals. | D.They need abundant water to breed. |
【推荐3】Across the world lie cultures, each different from the next. Many of these cultures have medical treatments that have worked, or assisted in the relief of illnesses. The treatments may be strange, but some are wonderful and might make a big difference to something in your life.
Coconut The Fat Fighter
Coconut oil is believed to be a trick that can help slim your waist in no time. This was discovered by the natives of Sri Lanka. Coconut oil contains MCFAs, which motivate the liver to go into fat-burning mode at a rate that is 50% faster than usual.
Ginger For The Heart
Indonesian people believe the use of ginger connects with the lower production of triglycerides (甘油三酸酯). There are studies that prove that the Indonesian people are living a heart-healthy lifestyle with all that ginger.
Mustard Baths To Relieve Muscles
In England, mustard baths are used to relieve tight and painful muscles. For a mustard bath: take 2 cups of Epsom salts, 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/4 cup of dry mustard, then pour the mixture into your bath. Mix the water and bathe in it for at least 20 minutes.
Acupuncture For Headache Relief
Acupuncture has been around for centuries. Today, over 80 million Chinese people engage in acupuncture for headache relief. The method relaxes the scalp (头皮) which in turn relieves the pain nerves that have been overworked.
1. What is recommended for losing weight?A.Coconut. | B.Ginger. | C.Mustard. | D.Acupuncture. |
A.It is friendly to your heart. | B.It has a complex process. |
C.It can relieve your headache. | D.It makes your muscles relaxed. |
A.Opinion. | B.Health. | C.Nature. | D.Business. |