1 . Vegetarianism is growing in popularity in a lot of countries. And now, South Africa is one of them. Today, more and more South Africans are experimenting with the vegetarian (素食者) way of life by cutting meat out of their diet.
Some others are exploring veganism. Vegans (纯素者) are similar to vegetarians but they avoid all animal based products, including mike and eggs. Some vegans even do not eat honey. There is no official count of how many vegans there are in South Africa. But the interest has led to the birth of vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Johannesburg, the nation's economic center. And this year, Africa's first big vegan and plant-based festival was held in Cape Town. The Vegan & Plant Powered Show took place at the end of May.
But veganism can be a lonely road for many South Africans. The country is Africa's top consumer of meat from cows, pigs and sheep, based on information from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Many South Africans express shock at the thought of giving up meat, which is central to celebrations and spirituality.
This is an issue for many African vegans, including Anesu Mbizvo. “In African traditional culture, a big part of a family's worth is their livestock (家畜), which decide the wealth of a family. And so when an African kills an animal at a gathering, it's thought that he would give away his wealth.” But she adds, “Offering home grown vegetables would not be considered to be valuable. I think that thought mainly prevents some people of African cultures from being vegans.”
Some South Africans are finding their path somewhere in the middle, Thirty-one-year-old Thandiwe Ngubeni is a communications specialist. She still eats meat but less and less of it as time goes by. “I feel more energetic when I eat a vegan meal. It actually gives me more energy.”
1. What can we learn about vegans?| A．They can drink milk. | B．They eat some animal meat. |
| C．They enjoy opening vegan restaurants. | D．They refuse any product based on animals. |
| A．Too many animals in the wild. | B．Traditional views of livestock. |
| C．The influence from other countries. | D．Not enough vegetables in the restaurant. |
| A．She is a vegan. | B．She is an animal specialist. |
| C．She expects to eat more meat. | D．She eats less and less meat. |
| A．Vegans'Behaviors Are Too Extreme. | B．Vegetarians Are Not Popular Any Longer. |
| C．Many South Africans Welcome a Vegan Lifestyle. | D．Meat in South Africa Will Become Less Delicious. |
