In recent years, the term “China Chic”
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“China Chic’’, involving the use of traditional patterns, is not a wind like trend, a flash in the pan,
2 . Changing the wording about expiration dates (保质期) on food items of easily going bad — which is currently unregulated (缺乏监管) and widely variable — could help reduce food waste, according to a new Cornell University study.
This work results from the “wild west” landscape of food date labels which is expected to be driven, to a large extent, by manufacturers’ (制造商) strong wish to sell more products. It is important for both the government’s decisions regarding date labels and the market impacts of reducing food waste.
A survey of consumers found that certain wording — “best by,” as opposed to “best if used by,” for example — had the possibility to reduce food waste, but that result differed depending on the type of food in question. The easier food is to go bad, the more likely it is to be thrown away.
“There are no practical rules about food date labels in the U.S. If you go into the yogurt section at a U.S. grocery store, you would see various date labels — ‘use by’, ‘best by’, ‘best if used by’, ‘fresh by’, or ‘sell by’, etc. Some consumers might smell the food to see if it is still good, while others might just look at the date label and drop it,” said Rickard, leader of the study team. “And the truth is that these date labels are not food safety dates; they’re just food quality dates.”
The 15 food items selected for the survey, including bread, cookies, chicken, packaged salad greens and canned soup, all typically use date labels with different wording variations. Survey results showed an increase in throwing intentions with the “use by” and the “sell by” date label, inferring that food with these date labels was more often thrown and replaced. So they think that the word “use” spoke more directly to the food safety impact of consuming food past the date listed on the package, and could therefore lead to an increase in food waste. However, the wording “best by” seemed to refer only to food quality beyond a certain date and led to less waste.
1. What is probably the main reason for so many date labels in the U.S.?A.The government wants to monitor the market. |
B.The producers intend to increase the food sales. |
C.The sellers tend to meet the needs of consumers. |
D.The manufacturers hope to ensure the food quality. |
A.“Best by”. | B.“Sell by”. | C.“Use by”. | D.“Best if used by”. |
A.To solve a problem. | B.To give a warning. |
C.To offer some advice. | D.To prove a fact. |
A.Similar Date Labels Mislead Shoppers |
B.Words Matter in Food Safety Messaging |
C.The Correct View of Consumption Is Important |
D.The U.S. Is Taking Measures to Reduce Food Waste |
A.$60. | B.$120. | C.$90. |
1. What is the main idea of this passage?
A.How you decide what to buy in a supermarket. |
B.How a supermarket makes people spend more. |
C.Who decides how much to spend in a supermarket. |
A.To provide a good service. |
B.To lead customers to all sections of the store. |
C.To make it easy for customers to locate the food. |
A.1,500 cents in total. | B.40 cents each minute. | C.Five dollars each minute. |
5 . The candy we eat, the tea we drink, the lotion we use---they all likely contain ingredients from wild plants. While natural ingredients can be beneficial to buyers, the way those plants are harvested could harm ecosystems. In a recent United Nations report, medicinal plant experts revealed the risks behind several of them, including Brazil nuts, frankincense, goldenseal, gum arabic, and licorice.
Plant derivatives (衍生物) in household products “sit there somewhere in the middle of the ingredients list” on product labels, often going unnoticed, says Caitlin Schindler, lead author of the report. Even if consumers do take note, there’s no information about what’s involved in obtaining or processing the derivatives.
Many of these plants are threatened with extinction from overharvesting, disease and pests, climate change, and habitat loss. The endangered state of more than 20,000 medicinal plant species has never been assessed, which means it’s impossible to know whether their use is sustainable.
Meanwhile, the trade in wild plants is booming. U. S. consumers spent more than $12.3 billion on herbal dietary supplements in 2021---up more than 9 percent from 2020. Wild plants have been used locally for centuries, but today’s global demand puts many at risk. And international customers often have no idea where these products originate.
Should consumers stop buying the products? No. Schindler says, because “the ingredients are really critical to a lot of people’s livelihoods.” Solutions for transforming the trade in wild plants are rooted in awareness. The first step for consumers is to “just notice that you’re buying something that has a wild ingredient,” she says. It’s generally safer to purchase local products and splurge on more expensive ones, if possible.
Consumers can also look for organic and fair-trade certifications. Various programs evaluate wild-plant supply chains for sustainability, and many companies advertise these certifications, either on the product or online. One of the most prominent is Fair Wild, which assesses environmental risks and recommends best sourcing practices. If certifications are missing, Schindler encourages people to challenge companies to do better. “Until businesses get a bit more pressure from consumers, we won’t see any changes happening,” she says.
1. What can we learn about wild plants according to the report?A.Their current situation is ignored. | B.They are limited on a global scale. |
C.They have been evaluated regularly. | D.Their process information is on the label. |
A.Get rid of. | B.Spend much money on. |
C.Pay attention to. | D.Conduct many experiments on. |
A.They confirm the quality of the wild plants. |
B.They offer consumers rights to assess the products. |
C.They ensure the use of wild plants at a steady level. |
D.They inspire companies to make more advertisements. |
A. | B. | C. | D. |
1. What color shoes does the man want?
A.The black and red ones. |
B.The blue and white ones. |
C.The yellow and black ones. |
A.Today. | B.This Friday. | C.Next Monday. |
1. How much will Mr. Taylor be paid?
A.£20. | B.£40 | C.£80. |
A.Pies. | B.Noodles. | C.Biscuits. |
A.Beef noodles. | B.Chicken noodles. | C.Tomato noodles. |
A.He won’t buy them. | B.He really likes them. | C.He prefers them with tea. |
1. Where is the woman going first?
A.To a supermarket. | B.To the office. | C.To a party. |
A.The banana one. | B.The chocolate one. | C.The strawberry one. |
A.Make pancakes. | B.Have a party. | C.Buy strawberries. |
1. Where is the conversation probably taking place?
A.At an electronics store. | B.At a post office. | C.At a bank. |
A.It is easily broken. | B.It is expensive. | C.It is heavy. |
A.2. | B.4. | C.6. |