1、译林版选择性必修第一册 unit1 小题组合练 .阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Food Parts You Should Never ThrowAway in the Garbage Pineapple Core When you carve out the core of a pineapple，dont throw it in the garbage.You can use the pineapple core for all kinds of recipes， and there are tons of vitamins and m
2、inerals hiding within.To use the pineapple core： chop it and add it to fruit salad， blend it into smoothies， cut it into cubes and freeze for later use，or simply add it to water or even tea to improve flavor. Kiwi Skin If you never thought you could eat kiwi in the way you eat a peach，think again.Th
3、at skin really is good for you and contains a lot of vitamin C， and in fact， its also higher in fiber than the rest of the fruit.Of course，that rough，ugly skin isnt for everyone，so if you dont like it，try adding a whole kiwi to a smoothie to hide the taste of the skin. Banana Peel Most of us eat the
4、 banana without giving the soft peel a second thought.Heres why thats a mistake： banana peel contains tryptophan(色氨酸)， which increases “the happiness hormone” to help with mood regulation and nerve system.There are a few creative ways to use the peel.Cook or boil for at least 10 minutes to soften.Yo
5、u can add it to smoothies，stir-fries，or soups.And，for a treat，simply slice and bake a banana with the skin on. Watermelon Skin and Seed The delicious，red inside makes for a refreshing snack or juice，but youre able to get some powerful nutrients in the skin and seeds as well.Cut out the white part un
6、der the green outside and use it in your cooking.It has vitamin C and B6，to keep you healthy.As for the seeds，you can roast them in the oven.Then add them to salads or to nut snacks. 1Which of the following has a larger amount of fiber than its other parts? APineapple cores. BKiwi skin. CBanana peel
7、. DWatermelon skin and seeds. 2Which of the following statements is TRUE? AAll the food above can be added to smoothies. BKiwi skin can be roasted in the oven. CBanana peel can help lift peoples moods. DThe green part of watermelon has vitamin C and B6. 3Where can we most probably read this text? AI
8、n a botany instruction.BIn a medicine brochure. CIn a fruitarians recipe.DIn a nutrition report. 答案BCD B Over 100 years ago，German immigrants(移民) first started selling hot dogs at places like Coney Islands Nathans Famous.This is the place where hot dogs were first sold in America， but then something
9、 interesting happened.People began making their own hot dogs，and people of every region put its unique things on the snack.So what are Americas best hot dogs? On our search for Americas best hot dogs，we kept an eye out for places with a unique style of hot dogs.We made sure of considering online rev
10、iews from locals as well as the quality of the ingredients(作料)We also considered the entire experience，from driving up to the restaurant or stand to placing your order to taking that first bite. We sorted through dozens of hot dog stands and restaurants in search of the best in America.In order to b
11、e included，the vendor needed to have a trademark(商标) dog，with toppings that add something extra.For example，Bens Chili Bowl in Washington，D.C.doesnt only have a trademark frank (the half-smoke)，but it also has a trademark topping(chili)It is thought highly of by locals and professional eaters alike，
12、and eating there is a great experience.For these reasons， its high on our list. Sadly， there were some famous stands that didnt make the cut.While the original Nathans Famous in Coney Island might very well be the most well-known hot dog stand in America，it didnt win a place on our bestAmerican hot
13、dog list. The stands that serve the best hot dogs are those ancient stands that have been serving the same exact product day in and day out for many years.People usually have to wait in line for one hot dog from such stands. 4WhenAmericans began making their own hot dogs，they. Alearned from each oth
14、er Bmade hot dogs that looked very interesting Cdeveloped their own style of hot dogs Dasked for advice from Nathans Famous 5Which might NOT be considered to find the bestAmerican hot dogs? AThe whole experience. BThe cost of the hot dog. CReviews on the Internet. DWhether it has a unique style. 6Be
15、ns Chili Bowl in Washington，D.C.is most probably. ApopularBexpensive CbigDnew 7The underlined part in Paragraph 4 means some famous stands. Adidnt cut their hot dogsBfailed to appear on the list Cwerent really that famousDdidnt change their hot dogs 答案CBAB C Popping food into the microwave for a cou
16、ple of minutes may seem harmless，and Europes stock of these quick-cooking ovens give out as much carbon as nearly 7 million cars，a new study has found ， and the problem is growing.With costs falling and kitchen appliances becoming frequently updated，owners are throwing many microwaves after an avera
17、ge of eight years.This is pushing sales of new microwaves which are expected to reach 135 million annually in the EU by the end of the decade. A study by the University of Manchester worked out the emissions of carbon dioxidethe main greenhouse gas responsible for climate changeat every stage of mic
18、rowaves ， from production to waste disposal(处理)“It is electricity consumption by microwaves that has the biggest impact on the environment，” say the authors，who also calculate that the emissions from using 19 microwaves over a year are the same as those from a car.“According to the same study， effor
19、ts to reduce consumption should focus on improving consumer awareness and behaviour to use appliances more efficiently.For example， electricity consumption by microwaves can be reduced by adjusting the time of cooking to the type of food.” However， David Reay， professor of carbon management argues t
20、hat， although microwaves use a great deal of energy，their emissions are minor compared to those from cars.In the UK alone， there are around 30 million cars.These cars emit more than all the emissions from microwaves in the EU.Backing this up，recent data show that passenger cars in the UK emitted 69
21、million tons of carbon dioxide in 2015.This is 10 times the amount this new microwave oven study estimates for annual emissions for all the microwave ovens in the whole of the EU.Further，the energy used by microwaves is lower than any other form of cooking.Among common kitchen appliances used for co
22、oking，microwaves are the most energy efficient，followed by a stove and finally a standard oven.Thus，rising microwave sales could be seen as a positive thing. 8What is the finding of the new study? AThe use of microwaves emits more CO2than people think. BCO2emissions pose a major threat to the enviro
23、nment. CThe frequent use of microwaves may do harm to our health. DQuick-cooking microwave ovens have become more popular. 9Why are the sales of microwaves expected to rise? AThey have a shorter life cycle than other appliances. BThey take less time to cook than other appliances. CThey are getting m
24、uch easier to operate. DThey are becoming more affordable. 10What recommendation does the study by the University of Manchester make? ACooking food of different varieties. BEating less to cut energy consumption. CImproving microwave users habits. DUsing microwave ovens less frequently. 11What does P
25、rofessor David Reay think of the use of microwaves? AIt plays a positive role in environmental protection. BIt makes everyday cooking much more convenient. CIt will become less popular in the coming decades. DIt consumes more power than traditional cooking. 答案ADCA D Its 3 oclock and youve been hard
26、at work.As you sit at your desk，a strong desire for chocolate overcomes you.You try to busy yourself to make it go away.But it doesnt.Here is another situation.Perhaps you are not feeling well.The only thing you want to eat is a big bowl of chicken soup，like your mom used to make when you were sick
27、as a child.Food cravings are a strong desire for a specific type of food.And they are normal. Scientists at the website How Stuff Works compare hunger and cravings this way.Hunger is a fairly simple connection between the stomach and the brain.They even call it simply “stomach hunger”When our stomac
28、hs burn up all of the food we have eaten，a hormone (荷尔蒙) sends a message to one part of the brain for more food， which regulates our most basic body functions such as thirst ， hunger and sleep.The brain then produces a chemical to start the appetite and you eat.Hunger is a function of survival. A cr
29、aving is more complex.It activates(使活跃) brain areas related to emotion，memory and reward.These are the same areas of the brain activated during drug-craving studies.So ， some scientists call food cravings “mind hunger”People often crave foods that are high in fat and sugar.Foods that are high in fat
30、 or high in sugar produce chemicals in the brain.These chemicals give us feelings of pleasure. In a 2007 study，researchers at Cambridge University found that “dieting or restricted eating generally increases the possibility of food craving”So，the more you deny yourself a food that you want，the more
31、you may crave it.However，fasting is a bit different.They found that eating no food at all for a short period of time lessened food cravings. So，the next time you crave something very specific，know that your brain may be more to blame than your stomach. 12What is the function of the first paragraph?
32、ATo remind readers of their own special food. BTo deepen the understanding of hunger. CTo report the discovery of craving study. DTo lead to the topic of the whole passage. 13What do we learn about food craving? AIt shows food is linked to feelings. BIt ensures a person survives hunger. CIt means th
33、e stomach functions well. DIt proves the brain decides your appetite. 14Whats the likely result of dieting? AThe decrease of chemicals. BThe increase of food desire. CThe refusal of fat and sugar. DThe disappearance of appetite. 15What does the passage mainly discuss? AThe functions of brain areas.
34、BWhat hunger is all about. CThe findings of food craving. DWhat dieting may bring us. 答案DABC .七选五 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 If youve known that the cause of fatness in the United States is fat，youre not alone. 1.Researchers found that sugar is the real cause and is the driving forc
35、e behind diabetes(糖尿病) and fatness.Here are four ways to cut down today. Stop drinking soda This one is a no-brainer.Sweetened drinks account for about 47 percent of added sugar in the American diet，and they are essentially nutrient-free calorie-delivery vehicles.2，more than your entire daily limit.
36、If you drink soda for the caffeine，switch to tea or coffee. Watch your breakfast 3.Flavored yogurts，for example，are loaded with sugar，and fruit juices are an easy way to drink tons of sugar without realizing.For your morning meal，try to eat more grain-based foods with low or little sugar，like Cheeri
37、os，plain oatmeal(燕麦片)，bread and homemade granola(格 兰诺拉麦片) Check the sauces As with breakfast foods，food producers sneak more sugar into sauces and ingredients than youd guessfor example，two of the four biggest ingredients in Heinz Ketchup are sweeteners， Mr Leonhardt writes.4，and watch out for sugar
38、 by another name，like high fructose(果糖) Try to reset the diet If you try to stop taking in sugar for a month，you will find that the amount of sugar youve unknowingly eaten is truly shocking.5.The next time youre making a big shopping trip at the grocery store，stop to read the ingredient label of eve
39、ry single thing you buy.Watch out for keywords that are used to cover up sugar and watch how much sugar youve been eating without even realizing it. AYou are，however，wrong BEat your fruit in its whole form CSugar is hard to avoid，but it can be done DIf a full month sounds difficult，try this EA16-oun
40、ce bottle of Coke contains 52 grams of sugar FRead the labels on sauces and see how high sugar is listed GSugar is secretly put into many breakfast foods that are marketed as “healthy” or “natural” 1A 2E 3G 4F 5D .完形填空 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Here I must put in a few words about m
41、y experience here in China.If I have1with a Chinese host，he always presses more food onto my plate as soon as I have emptied it of the previous helping.That often makes me2very awkward.I have to eat the food even if I dont 3it，because it is considered4manners in the West to5ones food on the plate. I
42、 have also6that when a Chinese sits at an Americans dinner party，he very often7 the offer of food or drink though he is in fact still hungry or8.This might be good manners in China，but it is certainly not in the West. In the United States，it is9to keep asking someone again and again or press somethi
43、ng on him.Americans are very10.If they want something，they will ask for it.If not，they will say，“No，thanks”Heres an example：When an American is offered11by the host， and he doesnt like beer，he will probably say，“No，thanks.I just dont feel like it.Ill12 some diet Pepsi-Cola if you have it.” That is w
44、hat an American will do. 13are taught that “Honesty is the best policy” But in some countries， courtesy(谦恭) might be more important than14.So when I am here in China，I have to observe the15 here.But when you go to the United States，you had better “do as the Romans do” 1A.troubleBdinner CwordsDdiffic
45、ulty 2A.thinkBtasteCfeelDsmell 3A.eatBlikeCdrinkDhelp 4A.importantBbad CpoliteDrude 5A.takeBleaveCforgetDpass 6A.noticedBminded CheardDinformed 7A.acceptsBrefuses CnodsDgives 8A.thirstyBangryChappyDfull 9A.impoliteBgood CkindDsad 10A.friendlyBdirect CshortDkind 11A.foodBbeerCcoffeeDtea 12A.bringBoff
46、er ClikeDtake 13A.EnglishmenBFrenchmen CAmericansDAustralians 14A.mannersBhonesty CrequestDorder 15A.customsBhabits CactionsDways 1-15 BCBBB ABAAB BDCBA .语法填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 According to world health reports，the Japanese have lived 1.(long) than any other people in recent years.R
47、ight now there are 36,276 Japanese people over the age of 100.This figure 2.(increase) for the last forty years.It 3.(expect) to reach nearly 1,000,000 in 2050.4.average，Japanese women can expect to live to the age of 86 and Japanese men can expect to the age of 79.Many people have asked what the se
48、cret of 5.(they) long life is.Some scientists think that the Japanese receive the ability to live longer from their parents.Some people say the Japanese live longer because they have 6.better diet than others.There are many other 7.(factor) that may help them live longer.For one thing，the Japanese t
49、ake more exercise than people from many other countries.Japan is a very safe place 8.(live) in，and families and communities are often quite close，9.gives each Japanese person a lot of 10.(comfortable) and support.Finally， the Japanese have a good health care system， and they often go to the doctor for small problems that people in many other countries might not worry about. 1longer 2has increased 3is expected 4On 5their 6a 7factors 8to live 9which 10comfort
