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Food:
Food and drink are necessary and desirable,
but their abuse can cause serious physical
and metal problem. Many physicians believe
that overeating is one of the country's main
health problems, since it places a great
strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes,
and often shortens the individual's life span.
To fill an emotional void. people often turn
to food when they are bored or lonely.
Another area of concern is alcohol
consumption. The results of alcohol abuse
are widely publicized. The social drinker
who becomes alcoholic, the drunken
driver's contribution to highway death,
spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant
problems associated with alcohol abuse.
1. As used in the last sentence of this A. Accompanying
paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable
,2. The information presented in this article B. Against drinking alcohol
is?
A. Against eating and drinking
B. Against drinking alcohol
C. Against eating rich foods.
D. Unbiased in its approach
3. The author's motive for writing the Urge self-control
paragraph seems to have have been to
4. What is implied by this paragraph? A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
A. We should eat and drink in reasonable
quantities.
B. Obesity is a more serious problem than
alcoholism.
C. Alcohol should be banned.
D. We need stronger laws to control drunk
drivers.
5. The author seems to? A. Oppose drinking alcohol
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation
, Eating:
Consumption of food is a universal
necessity. Different cultures have developed
different methods to accomplish the task. It
is interesting to discover these differences
and learn new ways to do things.
European cultures developed cutlery
(knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people
to efficiently eat their food. Correct use of
this tools changes with the times-what was
polite in 1800 may not be considered proper
manners today.
China developed the chopstick as an
efficient tool for eating. Mastery of the use
of chopsticks can be difficult for the person
not raised in the culture. The attempts of a
novice to use chopsticks can be very
amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for
the hungry diner.
Space travel has created new challenges for
consuming food. Squeeze bottles and other
unique packaging have enabled space
travelers to get their needed nutrition.
Chopsticks and forks do not work well in
space.
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
article?
A. The author think chopstick are funny
B. The best way to eat food is with cutlery
C. The author explain differences in eating
processes.
D. Space flight is fun and exciting.
2. What statement can be implied from the B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
content of article.
A. Eating in space can be time-consuming.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool
to use to consume food.
D. The author enjoys trying new food.