1 . Chinese cuisine is widely known and enjoyed all around the world. Who doesn’t long for a favorite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard of in the West, and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East—the ancient custom of “tonic food”.
Tonic food is food which is consumed to improve one’s well-being or avoid sickness. For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame oil(麻油) chicken soup every day for the first month after giving birth. It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation, stimulate sweating, and warm the body. Some foods, such as goat meat and spinach, are seen as “hot”, while others, such as Chinese cabbage and radishes, are seen as “cold”. One should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot” or “cold” food. However, how much “hot” or “cold” food one should eat depends on the time of the year, how the food is prepared and what it is prepared with, and the individual’s health.
The custom of employing tonic food for a healthier life also influences the catering industry. Chinese herbal medicines, such as wolfberry(枸杞子), can be found on many a restaurant menu, either added to fruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as overworked office staff, in need of a modest pick-me-up.
So, whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup, or increase your mental powers with a serving of fish soup, you may find that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic you were looking for.
1. What is the present situation of tonic food?| A．It is catching less attention. | B．It is enjoyed by many young people. |
| C．It is well-known worldwide. | D．It is becoming increasingly popular. |
| A．Chinese cabbage. | B．Fruit tea. |
| C．Sesame oil chicken soup. | D．Fish soup. |
| A．Medicine. | B．Restaurant. | C．Manufacture. | D．Agriculture. |
| A．The Charm of Chinese Cuisine | B．The Popularity of Tonic Food |
| C．An Introduction of Chinese Tonic Food | D．Differences Between “Hot” Food and “Cold” Food |
2 . Although tea is considered typically English, it did not really become part of English daily life until the 18th century.
The first man to sell tea was Thomas Garway in 1657 in his coffee house in London. It soon became fashionable all over London in 1662. Catherine of Braganza sailed to England from Portugal to become Charles II’s wife, taking boxes of tea with her. They said she was the first to introduce tea drinking in the home. The custom of afternoon tea probably originated with one person: Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford. In the early 1800s she came up with the idea of having tea in the late afternoon to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, which in fashionable circles was not served until 8 o'clock at night. Tea drinking became popular among the lower classes too, but they are their evening meals much earlier! Nowadays British homes serve tea at all times of the day. If you visit British homes in the daytime they are likely to offer you a cup of tea. If it is after six this will probably be something stronger like beer or wine. Some families drink tea with breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Tea shops originated in the 1800s and you can still find them today all over England especially in villages and small towns. You can choose from a wide variety of teas as well as herbal teas (花草茶) and coffees. Tea rooms usually serve a selection of fresh sandwiches and cakes as well as ice cream. They are usually open from 9:00 am 10:00 am to around 5:00 pm. Some are open seven days a week, others close mid-week as weekends are usually the busiest time.
Tea was originally sold in coffee shops and was advertised as a drink with medicinal properties which made you strong and gave you energy, as well as preserving perfect health until extreme old age. This may not be true, but it is true that drinking tea can be refreshing. Tea breaks, or a short break from work to drink a cup of tea, is still vert popular in the UK. However, too much tea, like too much coffee, can also lead to sleeplessness and palpitations (心悸). This is why today some people prefer to buy herbal teas which do not contain caffeine.
1. What is the purpose of the text?| A．To inform. | B．To persuade. |
| C．To describe. | D．To instruct. |
| A．To memorize the first person to introduce tea drinking. |
| B．To meet the growing needs of tea shops. |
| C．To relieve people of hunger. |
| D．To introduce tea to the lower class. |
| A．Tea rooms in England provide tea drink only. |
| B．English people only drink tea before 6:00 pm. |
| C．Tea was introduced to England in the 18th century. |
| D．Tea rooms are spread in many parts of England. |
| A．Why tea is popular in Britain. | B．What a tea break is. |
| C．Tea and health. | D．The beginning of tea advertisements. |
1.分析中餐和西餐的优势和不足。
2.提出健康饮食建议。
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4 . What are vegans (严格的素食主义者) and what do they really eat? How does a vegan diet compare to a meat eating diet? Which diet is truly healthier? Join us as we explore the differences between vegans and meat eaters and try to find out who will live longest,vegans or meat eaters?
We’ve all experienced it. We invite a friend to dinner, only to learn that she is the dreaded V-word. We have a vague sense of what it means, but we’re left with so many questions. Is it healthier?
We are curious about the health differences between vegans and their meat-eating friends,who eat both plants and animals.
At this point, some of you may be wondering which diet leads to longer life spans (寿命). For that information, we turn to Okinawa. The traditional Okinawan diet is typically regarded as the best for health and longevity,with the Okinawan islands having the greatest concentration of centenarians (百岁老人) in the world.
Okinawa has about 740 centenarians out of its population of 1.3 million people. While their diets have been changing recently due to globalization and fast food chains,the traditional Okinawan diet is made up of large amounts of plant-based carbohydrates (碳水化合物).
Although they are primarily vegans, traditional Okinawans still eat meat on special occasions, usually pork, as well as small amounts of fish on a weekly basis.This doesn’t prove that small amounts of animal products are vital to good health, but it does mean that the best human diet can be achieved without going completely vegan.
Many health organizations state that well-planned vegan diets are healthy and nutritionally adequate,and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
It seems like no matter what your dietary preferences are, a healthy lifestyle can be achieved on or off a vegan diet.
1. What can we infer about meat eaters from the passage?| A．They prefer eating meat. | B．They eat all or everything. |
| C．They mainly live on meat. | D．They live an unhealthy life. |
| A．It’s mostly a vegan diet. | B．It remains the same as before. |
| C．It only includes vegetables. | D．It’s the healthiest diet- |
| A．Subjective. | B．Opposed. |
| C．Objective. | D．Uncertain. |
| A．VEGANS vs MEAT EATERS — Who Will Live Longer |
| B．WHITE MEAT vs RED MEAT — Which Is Healthier |
| C．OKINAWA — the Most Populated Place of Centenarians |
| D．VEGETABLES — the Healthiest Food for you |
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My friends and I paid a family visit to Luoyang last month. Luoyang, when there are many historical sites, have a long history in China. An old couple there were retired and stayed at home. And they were friendly to visitors comes to their home from many different country.
We tasted the true home-cooked dishes in their home. For dinner, the couple would prepare a list of menus in the advance. Our tour guide asked us with advice about the food, but the couple would try to cook what we wanted to eat. We just enjoyed the deliciously dishes.
We were also offering a general cooking class. The couple taught us how make dumplings. The family visit was a good chance to get to know local people's daily life.
6 . Earlier this month, 6-year-old Isaac went on vacation to Fort Walton, Florida, with his family. While they were there, his mother Garrett learned about LuLu, a restaurant that offers food to customers with food allergies(过敏).
At LuLu, Isaac could eat a salad and a bowl of chicken soup with rice. “Isaac looked at me as if asking, ‘Is this OK?’ ” Garrett said. Once his mom gave the OK, Isaac enjoyed for the first time the experience of eating at a restaurant. “That look on his face was like, ‘This is the coolest thing I’ve ever done,’ ” Garrett added.
Garrett and her family rarely eat out because of Isaac’s food allergies. When they do, she cooks something for Isaac at home before they leave and brings it with her to the restaurant. “It’s not fun and it feels unfair,” she said.
Their night at LuLu marked a celebration for Isaac. Garrett shared the moment on the restaurant’s Facebook page. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving Isaac this wonderful experience,” she wrote in her post.
Barnett, the restaurant’s manager, said, “When customers tell the staff that someone in their group has a food allergy, I assist with the order by passing it to the kitchen, ensuring it’s cooked in a separate station and delivering the finished food to the guests. We have been improving this process over the past ten years since our allergy program was started.”
On Garrett’s Facebook post, LuLu thanked Garrett for sharing her story. “Thank you for sharing your experience with us,” the restaurant wrote in a comment, “We are excited to see your son so happy!” Garrett is hoping her post’s popularity will persuade other restaurants to be more considerate. “LuLu takes it seriously as we take it – nothing could make us happier than that,” she said.
1. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 2 refer to?| A．Eating chicken soup with rice. |
| B．Eating at a restaurant. |
| C．Eating with her mom. |
| D．Being on vacation with her family. |
| A．He will personally assist with the order. |
| B．He will deliver the menu to them. |
| C．He will introduce the allergy program. |
| D．He will cook dinner in a separate station. |
| A．The popularity of her post made Garrett excited. |
| B．Garrett is unsatisfied with other restaurants. |
| C．LuLu thanks Garrett for eating in the restaurant. |
| D．Garrett hopes more restaurants will follow LuLu’s steps. |
| A．A biology textbook. | B．A health magazine. |
| C．A research paper. | D．A travel brochure. |
