English teenagers will take cooking lessons in schools. The idea is to solve the problem that many people are overweight. Also, it worries people that basic cooking and food preparation skills are being lost because parents use too much fast food.
Cooking was once regarded as an important part of education in England-even if it was mainly for girls. In recent years cooking has become less important in schools. But the rising level of obesity (肥胖) has led to a rethink about the food that children are given and the skills they should be taught.
"What we want is to teach young people how to do basic and simple meals, which they can use at home and in their life," said Ed Balls, an education expert. The new lessons will start in September, but some schools without kitchens will be given time to prepare. Also, there may be a shortage of teachers with right skills, since schools teach food technology rather than practical cooking. Besides, the lessons for handson cooking will only be one hour a week for one term. But the well-known cookery writer, Pru Leith, believes it will be worth it. "If we'd done this thirty years ago, we might not lack knowledge about food. Every child should know how to cook, not just that it'll be healthy. But because it's a life skill which is a real pleasure."
The interest in cooking is an effort to reduce the obesity rate, which is almost the highest in Europe. According to the government, half of British people will be obese in 25 years if we don't take measures to prevent it.
1.完成句子: Basic cooking and food preparation skills are being lost because parents use ____________.
2.完成句子: Cooking was once regarded as an ____________ in England.
3.简略回答问题: How often will the hands-on cooking lessons be given?
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4.找出并写下全文的主题句:
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5.将文中画线句子译成汉语:
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Right now you probably spend most of your time in school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after high school? Will you continue to go to school? Will you learn a trade? Perhaps it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Some day work will be a big part of your life.
What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and skills will help make a better plan for your career(职业)
To get an idea of what work you would like to do, make a list of your interests and a list of your skills. Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices that might match your interests and skills. You can later keep your lists with the projects and documents(文件)that can help you achieve the career you want. They can help you know more clearly about your achievements in school and in the world of work.
Roberta Zhan, an art designer, finds her work satisfying because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She enjoyed imagining something in her minds eye while she was in school. She took art, design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.
Here is what she says about the meaning of work: "If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution(贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job.”
1.The passage is most probably written to______.
A. students B. teachers C. parents D. designers
2.At the beginning, the writer introduces the topic of the passage by_______.
A. listing facts B. giving examples
C. asking questions D. explaining differences
3.Roberta Zhan might be most interested in______ when she war at school
A. singing songs B. creating pictures
C. playing basketball D. playing computer games
4.The passage is mainly about______.
A. the real meaning of work B. the importance of interests and skills
C. the journey of Roberta's life D. the way of preparing for the future career
My dictionary is lost. Could you help me________it?
A.look for B.look up C.look through D.look after
(2019 原创) It's a good idea to learn to ride a bicycle in an open ________.
A.time B.system C.space D.shape
(2019 原创) To our surprise, Jim ________ made up his mind to join the army.
A.certainly B.usually C.finally D.clearly
(2019原创) Life lies in movement. We should do more sports to ________ up our bodies.
A.set B.consider C.build D.make
