What foods are successful? Hamburgers and pizzas are popular. But instant noodles(方便面) have also become a world success. Now instant noodles are celebrating their 61st birthday!
Instant noodles were invented by a Japanese named Momofuku Ando. To find a way to make noodles last longer, Ando began experimenting(实验) in 1955 and three years later, he made the first bag of instant noodles. Now, 61 years on, they’re eaten all over the world. In fact, they’re so popular that Japanese consider instant noodles as their best invention!
Each year, 95 billion packets of instant noodles are eaten around the world. In the UK, people call instant noodles “pot noodles”. University students like them a lot. During the first term at college, you may be given a gift bag that includes instant noodles. Instant noodles are cheap and easy to eat. But watch out! People may think you are lazy if you are an instant noodle lover.
The UN often sends instant noodles as part of its food aid. This is because of their long life and high fat, which makes people feel full for longer time.
However, instant noodles aren’t totally innocent(无辜的). They are high in fat and salt. Health experts say they are bad for us and we shouldn’t eat them too often.
1. How many years did Ando spend inventing instant noodles?2. What are instant noodles called in England?
3. Why do people think instant noodle lovers are lazy?
4. Are instant noodles high in fat and salt?
5. What do you think of instant noodles?
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Popcorn, the Perfect Snack
Pop! Pop-pop! Fresh popcorn is one of the most popular foods when people are watching a movie or a ball game. It is delicious, cheap and easy to make. Popcorn may just be the perfect snack.
Not all corn pops. There is a tiny amount of water in corn kernels (玉米粒). When the corn kernel is heated the water in it turns to steam. In some corn the steam goes out through the outside cover. In popcorn the steam can’t get out. Pressure builds up until ... pop!
Popcorn has been around for thousands of years. Back then, people made popcorn by putting corn kernels on red-hot stones near a fire. Popcorn was not always eaten whole as it is now. Instead, people made the popcorn into a type of flour (面粉) and then added water to make bread.
The first poppers (爆米花机) were invented in the 1880s. These machines heated the corn with steam. Later these popcorn poppers were put into small wagons(车) and pulled to different places. Popcorn was sold at carnivals (狂欢节), parks and state fairs. People could not get enough of it!
Soon movie theaters began selling popcorn too. This started the tradition of eating popcorn at the movies. At this time popcorn became more popular than ever. For a short time though, people began eating less popcorn. In the 1950s, television was still very new. Many people stayed home to watch television instead of going to movies. Few people owned popcorn poppers. Then microwave ovens (微波妒) were invented. It became easy to make popcorn at home. Americans started to eat more popcorn again — more than one billion pounds each year!
1~2题完成句子；3题简略回答问题；4题找出并写下第一自然段的主题句；5题将文中画线句子译成汉语。
1. People made popcorn by putting corn kernels
2. The first poppers were invented
3. What happens in the corn kernel when it is heated?
4.
5.
【推荐2】More and more British people are deciding not to eat meat and animal products. As a result, vegetarianism(素食主义) is increasing in the UK. According to the Vegetarian Society, 2000 people are giving up meat and “going veggie(素食)” in Britain every week. There’s even a National Vegetarian Week organized every year to encourage people to try a meat-free lifestyle.
Vegetarians and vegans
Vegetarians are people who don’t eat or use any animal products. They are becoming more and more common in the UK culture. A recent survey showed that 3 million people (5.7 percent of the country’s population) were vegetarians.
A healthy diet
So why are British people cutting out meat? Many are unhappy about the poor treatment of animals and the effects of meat and fish production on the environment. Worries about food safety, for example mad cow disease, also play a part. Others choose to change their eating habits to get healthier. According to the Vegetarian Society, a meat-free diet could help prevent the certain cancers, as well as heart disease and high blood pressure(压力).
Organic(有机的) farming
Another rising trend appears in the UK’s food production. They want their food to be organically produced. Organic farmers use very few or no chemicals. Organic meat is produced without the use of drugs. Organically farmed animals also have more living space and more good food. According to the Soil Association, three out of every four UK families now buy some type of organic food.
Vegetarianism is becoming | |
Vegetarianism is increasing in the UK The government | |
Vegetarians and vegans | Vegetarians don’t eat or use any It is reported that the |
A healthy diet | Three Some people think the production of meat and fish may harm both the animals themselves and the Some people are A meat-free diet could help reduce the |
Organic farming | Organic farmers use very few or no chemicals. Organic meat is produced without At present, about 75% of UK families buy some type of organic food. |
When Julia Somberg eats her favorite food, she feels bad. She knows that chocolate can have a lot of fat and sugar. But Julia says she loves chocolate so much-once she starts eating it, she can’t stop. Julia isn’t the only one who loves chocolate. It is a favorite food for people all over the world. People prefer chocolate over ice cream, cakes and cookies.
The idea of eating chocolate didn’t begin until the 19th century. Before that people drank chocolate. The habit began in Central America where the Aztecs drank bowls of chocolate to stay watchful. When the liquid chocolate was brought to Spain in the 1500s, people thought it was medicine because it had a medicine taste. In fact, the people who made chocolate into drinks were doctors. Then people discovered that mixing chocolate with sugar made a wonderful drink. King Ferdinand of Spain loved this drink so much that he put out an order: anyone who talked about chocolate outside the court would be killed. For about 100 years, chocolate was a secret in Spain.
People finally found out about chocolate, and it became a popular drink in Europe. The Swiss mixed milk and chocolate. Today most Americans prefer milk chocolate, while Europeans prefer dark chocolate.
New research shows that chocolate is actually good for us. “Chocolate has more than 300 different chemicals. One chemical works on the parts of the brain that feels pleasure. People who feel good when they eat chocolate are actually healthier. Feeling pleasure is important for health and can protect against illness.” “Good chocolate doesn’t have much fat or sugar. You can enjoy it if you eat a little at a time!” says Tara Berish, another chocolate lover.
1. When did the idea of eating chocolate begin?It began
2. What did people discover then?
People discovered that
3. Most Americans prefer dark chocolate, don’t they?
4. How many different chemicals does chocolate have?
5. Who, in fact, made chocolate into drinks at that time?
6. What can you learn from the article?
From the article we can learn that
【推荐1】Which meal do we need most, breakfast, lunch or dinner? Dinner is a big meal of the day, but it is not the meal we need most. Breakfast is the meal we need most, because from night to the next morning is a long time to go without food. We may feel hungry or sick if we have no breakfast.
How many times a day should children eat? Most people eat three meals a day, but five times a day is fine for children. Children are always hungry after school. They should have a snack then. Then they will not eat too fast at dinner because eating too fast is not good. They should also have an apple or an orange between lessons. They are growing. They need to eat often.
Is it right to eat much when we get tired? It is not good to eat too much. It can make you sick. Wait until(直到)you are rested. Then your food will do you better.
We can talk about interesting things at the table but we should talk quietly. If we are glad, our food does us better.
| Which meal do we need most？ | Dinner is the big meal of the day, but |
| How many meals a day should children eat? | Most people eat three meals a day, but children should have five meals because they are growing and they aren’t |
| Is it right to eat a | It is not right to have a big meal when we are tired, or we may get sick. We must not eat until we have a rest. |
| Can we talk at the table? | We can talk about happy things but we shouldn’t talk |
【推荐2】It’s important to develop the healthy habits in your daily life. The following will help you become healthier and keep perfect shape.
Eat properly. A healthy diet is very important for everybody. Breakfast is the most important meal in a day. Doctors suggest that students’ breakfast should include fruit, eggs, milk, rice or noodles, because these can offer them necessary energy, help them listen carefully in class and keep them healthy. Eat enough for lunch and little for supper. But remember that too much sugar is bad for your teeth and blood. You shouldn’t have too many sweet snacks and desserts in your diet, even though such food tastes delicious.
Keep off germs(病菌). Daily tooth cleaning reduces the amount of germs which will spread diseases. Germs in the mouth are likely to enter the blood and cause illness, even heart disease. Even if you’re not sick, always remember to cough or into your arms instead of your hands because hands can spread germs to others when you touch something else. Besides, washing hands is necessary after going to the toilet or before having a meal. And you’d better rub both hands while washing them.
Exercise regularly. Regular exercise can improve your moods and balance. What’s more, it’s good for bones. There are many forms of exercise: walking or running for about 30 minutes a day playing ball games twice or three times a week, swimming or dancing often. You can choose your favorite to practise regularly. You will not only feel energetic but also think better after doing exercise.
Stay connected. Having regular communication with friends is the key to reducing stress. And sharing happiness and sadness, exchanging information with others can also help improve memory. Having a friend or a circle of friends can help you feel good.
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| Eating properly | You should have proper breakfast because it can You should have enough for lunch and little for Sweet snacks and desserts are tasty, |
| Keeping off germs | It’s necessary for you to your arms’ and wash your hands often to stop germs from |
| You will feel | |
| Staying connected | It can help you feel |
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, then you can have clearer skin, better sleep, and better eyesight(视力). If not, you’re in danger of losing water. You may need even more water if you are exercising.
Breakfast is the most important meal of a day. You will have more energy after eating breakfast. If you do not eat breakfast, you may easily become tired. It is not good for your health.
Eat lunch every day. If you don’t have time to go out to have a big meal, or if you are too busy with your work, take a sandwich in the morning with you for a quick lunch.
We should eat fruit and vegetables every day. Add an apple to your breakfast, have a salad with lunch, and eat at least one vegetable for dinner.
Try to have dinner at least 3 hours earlier before you go to bed. Your body needs time to digest
(消化)most of the food before you rest for the next 8 hours.
任务一：根据短文内容，用简洁的句子或短语完成下列表格。
| Methods | How to Have a Healthy Life Style |
| Method 1 | ★ Drink plenty of water. |
| Method 2 | ★ |
| Method 3 | ★ |
| Method 4 | ★ |
| Method 5 | ★ |
任务二：除了文中提到的方法外，你一定还有许多方法，请写一条与大家分享吧。
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Different countries have different customs. When you travel to other countries, please respect(尊重)their customs, just as the saying goes: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Very often people who travel to the United Sates forget to tip(付小费). It is usual to tip those who help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. So do the taxi drivers.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It's important to admire lines there. It's a good idea to talk about the weather. It's a favourite subject of a conversation with the British.
In Spain(西班牙), people have dinner very late and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 p. m. It's a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. In this way, you may not feel too hungry at the table.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
A kind of body language is acceptable in one culture. Maybe it is impolite in another. So don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversation.
根据短文完成表格,每空词数不限。
The title: | |
Countries | Customs |
In America | It's usual to tip those who serve you. For example, taxi drivers expect to get a |
| It's important to stand in line while waiting. It's a good idea to talk about the weather in conversation. | |
In Spain | you'd better have a light meal in the afternoon if you |
In Japan | When you receive a personal or business card, you are expected to |
Conclusion(结论) | When in Rome, do as the Romans do. |
【推荐2】Have you ever seen the TV program called a little dilemma (小舍得)? There are different kinds of parents in the show. Parents always want the best for their kids. But everyone has their own ways of parenting. Here are some popular parenting styles.
tiger parents
They are strict with their children. They want them to get the best grades in their class. They love their kids in their hearts.
dolphin parents
3. They just want their kids to be happy and healthy in their daily life. They make sure their kinds get enough sleep and exercise.
helicopter parents
They worry too much about their children and “fly” over chem like helicopters. 4. It is believed these parents should give their children more freedom.
lawnmower parents
Like a lawnmower (割草机) that cuts grass, they get rid of all trouble for their children. Their kids never learn to work out problems on their own.
Which kind of parenting styles are you experiencing? What do you think them?
A:根据短文内容简要回答问题
1. How many parenting styles are mentioned in the passage?
2. If you have lawnmower parents, what problem will you face?
B.将短文中划线的句子翻译成汉语。
3.
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C.给短文拟一个适当的英文标题
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【推荐3】September is a big month for students in China because the new term begins. In ancient China, the school entrance ceremony (入学典礼) was one of the most important events.
Children began school between the ages of 4—7 in ancient China. Since there was no certain time to begin a new term at that time, parents would choose a lucky day for their children to enter school. Next, parents would prepare some school things for their children, including desks, chairs and four treasures of the study.
On the day their children entered school, parents would take them to take part in the First Writing Ceremony. Before that, children would kowtow (叩头) to the statue of Confucius (孔子) 9times and then to their teacher 3 times to show their deep respect (尊敬). During the ceremony, the teacher would put a red point on the students’ forehead as it meant opening the wisdom (智慧) eye. Children would also ring a certain bell to start a new term. After that, they could finally sit down in their seats and begin to study.
Today, some schools are starting to hold an entrance ceremony like the schools did in ancient times. Students put on traditional costumes and bow to the statue of Confucius and their teachers. This means they take a step in the journey of learning from that on.
1、2题完成句子；3~5题简略回答问题。
1. Ancient Chinese children began school between the ages of
2. Ancient Chinese parents would prepare desks, chairs and
3. Why would children kowtow to their teacher before the First Writing Ceremony?
4. What would children do to start a new term in the First Writing Ceremony?
5. What do you think of the school entrance ceremony? Why?
