Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。

Vegetarian UK

Vegetarians and vegans

Vegetarians (people who don’t eat meat) and vegans (people who don’t eat or use any animal products) are becoming increasingly common in UK culture. 【1】 A recent survey showed that three million people were vegetarian. Visit a British supermarket and you will see a wide range of vegetarian ingredients and prepared meals on the shelves, including vegetarian sausages and vegan cheese.

【2】_________

So why are Brits cutting out meat? Many are unhappy about the poor treatment of animals and the effects of meat and fish production on the environment. Worries about food safety (for example BES or “mad cow disease”) also play a part. 【3】 According to the Vegetarian Society, a meat-free diet could help reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease, as well as obesity and high blood pressure.

Organic farming

Another rising trend is in how UK food is produced. Many people are rejecting GM (genetically modified) food and intensive farming practices. They want their food to be organically produced. Organic farmers use very few or no chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers and organic meat is produced without the use of drugs and antibiotics. 【4】

Organic food

According to the Soil Association, three out of every four UK households now buy some type of organic food. Some get organic meat, fruit and vegetables from farmers’ markets, where products are sold directly to the consumer. Others have a box of organic fruit and vegetables sent to their homes every week. 【/span>5】 Although it’s often more expensive, fans of organic food say it tastes much better!

A. A healthy diet

B. A balanced diet

C. Many people buy organic products in their local supermarket.

D. More and more people are deciding not to eat meat or use animal products.

E. A healthy soil reduces disease and helps crops grow strong and healthy.

F. Others choose to change their eating habits to improve their general health.

G. Organically farmed animals also have more living space and more nutritious food.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】F

【4】G

【5】C

【解析】

试题分析：文章主要讲述了英国的素食主义者，以及英国人多吃素食的原因。另一个上升的趋势是有机农业的发展，许多人拒绝转基因食品和强化农业的做法。他们希望他们的食物是有机生产的。农民很少使用或没有使用化学物质，虽然有机食品的价格往往更昂贵，但有机食品的粉丝们说它的味道更好！

【1】D考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据下一句：最近的一项调查显示，三百万人是素食主义者。所以此处的内容是越来越多的人开始食用素食。故选D。

【2】A考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据段意是为什么英国人不吃肉，后文讲述的是肉类的不安全以及素食对人的好处。所以此处的内容是要有一个健康的饮食。故选A。

【3】F考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据下一句：根据素食协会，无肉饮食有助于降低某些癌症和心脏病的风险，以及肥胖和高血压。所以此处的内容是有些人选择改变他们的饮食习惯，以提高他们的健康。故选F。

【4】G考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据上一句：农民很少使用或没有使用化学物质，农药或化肥；有机肉类的生产不使用药物和抗生素。所以此处的内容是有机养殖的动物有更多的营养也很健康。故选G。

【5】C考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据下一句：虽然它的价格往往更昂贵，但有机食品的粉丝们说它的味道更好！所以此处的内容是吃有机食品的人也很多。故选C。