2010年12月4级模考试卷.doc

Part I Writing 参见答题卡1 On Foreigners’ Learning Chinese Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Five Healthy Food Trends Worth Following If you want to know where American food traditions are headed, look back. Many of today’s most healthful eating trends bear a strong resemblance to yesterday’s: Nearby farms offering nutritious, peak-of-season produce; slow-cooked dinners that foster leisurely family meals; an emphasis on meatless dishes and minimally processed foods. “It used to be that packaging and convenience were all the rage. But today, food lovers also want to know where their food comes from and how to prepare it in the simplest, most natural way possible,” says Fern Gale Estrow, a community nutritionist in New York. “People still want and need to save time in the kitchen, but they’re not willing to sacrifice taste and nutrition to get it.” Fortunately, these five food trends provide exactly that flavorful, nutrient-rich meals that are easy to prepare and can fulfill many of your dietary requirements. 1. Flexitarianism (弹性素食主义) Like vegetarians, “flexitarians” eat a primarily plant-based diet composed of grains, vegetables, and fruits, but they occasionally obtain protein from lean meat, fish, poultry, or dairy. Why it’s here to stay: Flexitarianism is exactly what dietitians (营养学家), nutritional researchers, and public health advocates have been recommending for years. “It’s about eating a varied diet that’s low in saturated fat and high in fiber,” says Milton Stokes, chief dietitian at St. Barnabas Hospital. Because the emphasis is on produce rather than protein, flexitarians are more likely than most Americans