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When it comes to making sure our food is safe, we are often advised to wash vegetables and fruits before eating. This has been a good method recommended by food safety experts. However, is this way of cleaning also useful for raw meat? No! The US Departement of Agriculture hs been warning people against washing raw meat before cooking , as it can do more harm than good to our health. Then, why do people want to wash raw meat? Here are some answers.
Some people complain that the unpleasant smell coming from the chicken forces them to wash it.Well, this might never happen if you have bought it from a reliable source. Also, many people say that it helps to get rid of the sliminess(粘连) of the store-bought chicken. And others just want to remove the bacteria from it. But the idea that washing meat helps to clean the chicken is only partly true. This is because some of the bacteria remain firm on the surface, though the meat has been washed several times.
In fact, the surface of the chicken is often polluted with a lot of bacteria. So, when you wash the meat under the tap, it can lead to the bacteria being removed from the meat’s surface, and spreading all over the kitchen. These small infected(受到污染的)water drops can move as far as half a meter. So if you have kept any ready-to-serve dishes on your kitchen top, they are likely to get polluted, and may cause food poisoning if they are eaten.
Of course, if you are really serious about food safety, make sure that the chicken is cooked in a proper way. Eating undercooked meat is another common cause of food poisoning. Bacteria can be killed by the heat of above 70℃. This is the best way to get the bacteria present on raw meat destroyed.
In conclusion, food safety is important but that doesn’t mean that you have to wash raw meat with running water, which carries a lot of health risks.
Should raw meat be washed before cooking? | |
Topic | The Us Department of Agriculture has given a(n) 1._________ that it’s unnecessary to wash raw meat before cooking. |
2.____for people’s washing raw meat | Some people wash raw meat to get rid of its bad 3._____. Some people wash raw meat to get rid of its sliminess. Some people wash raw meat to get rid of its bacteria, but it’s 4._____ to wash all of them away. |
5.____ of washing raw meat before cooking | The bacteria, when6. ______ from the meat surface, can spread around the kitchen and then infect water. The infected water may 7._____ your ready-to-serve dishes, and cause food poisoning if they are eaten. |
The way to cook 8._____ | Heat raw meat to above 70℃ to 9.______ the bacteria. |
Conclusion | Washing raw meat before cooking cannot ensure food safety but put people’s health at10._______. |
The world’s population is more mobile (移动的)today than ever before. In 2010, more than 200 million people left their home countries to live in a new country. This is about 3 percent of the total world population. Some experts believe that number will swell to 400 million by 2050. Rates of immigration have remained strong for the last 300 years, but patterns of immigration have changed since World War II. The backgrounds and experiences of today’s immigrants are different from those of the typical European immigrant of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Contemporary immigrants range from unskilled laborers to highly skilled professionals, and they come from and go to countries all over the world.
In the nineteenth century and until World War II, immigration was primarily in one direction- from the Old World to the New World. This is no longer the case. Countries such as Russia and China, which have long been, and continue to be, significant source countries, are now also destination countries. There is also considerable mobility inside regions, such as from one European country to another, or among the countries of the former Soviet Union.
In spite of such differences, the push and pull factors for immigration remain essentially the same as they were 100 years ago. Most people move to another country because they want a better life. For the majority of immigrants, this means better economic conditions. As in past generations, a labor shortage in one country often draws workers from another country, especially if wages are significantly higher. In some small countries, for example, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, there are more jobs than citizens. The demand for labor is so high that the majority of the population consists of foreign-born workers, ranging from highly skilled engineers and financial experts to domestic and construction workers.
In traditional destination countries, such as the United States, however, labor needs have changed. Today, although there is still demand for unskilled labor, there is increasing demand for people with a high level of skill and education. The need for less skilled labor has shifted to other countries. As work on farms and in industry in the United States and Canada once drew workers from all over the world, now work in factories in Taiwan and south Korea attracts workers from Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
Most global immigration is legal: however, a large number of people also move across national borders illegally in pursuit of employment. Experts estimate that about 15 to 20 percent of immigrants worldwide are in their new countries illegally. The United States has the largest number of these immigrants, followed by South Africa, with significant numbers also in Northern and Western Europe and Mexico. These immigrants face particular challenges because they often must hide from the authorities who might deport them back to their home countries. Their illegal status also means that employers may take advantage of them by forcing them to work longer hours and paying them less than the legal minimum wage.
Although economics remains the most important motivation in all forms of immigrant, other factors are also important. Some people decide to leave their home countries because their actions or political beliefs make it dangerous for them to remain. Others choose to leave because their home country has become too dangerous and unstable, often because of war or political unrest. They wish to find a place that is secure for themselves and their families. Education is also a significant factor for many modern immigrants. They want to raise their children in a place where they can get a good education, which, in turn, they hope will provide them with better prospects for the future. Finally, family and community ties also play a role in immigration decisions. As in the past, once a group of people from one country establishes a community in a new country, more people from that country is likely to follow.
The pattern, direction, and rate of immigration may change as the global economy changes. However, as long as life in a new country is more attractive than life in the old country, immigration will continue.
1.According to the reading, what are the patterns of immigration in China and Russia today?
A. Many people leave these countries while many people also immigrate to them.
B. They are major source countries for immigration.
C. They are major destination countries for immigrants.
D. Some people immigrate to these countries but many more people leave them.
2.Why is the percentage of foreign-born workers so high in Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates?
A. These countries pay very high wages, so they attract many foreign workers.
B. There are not enough native-born workers in these countries so they must recruit workers from other countries.
C. It is very easy to immigrate to these countries.
D. These countries are very stable so many workers prefer to go there.
3.Why do some employers sometimes pay illegal immigrants less than the legal minimum wage?
A. Employers know that they will not complain about their wages to authorities.
B.They often do not speak good English.
C. Authorities might send illegal immigrants back to their home country.
D. Illegal workers often cause problems for employers.
4.Which is not the factor contributing to the immigration?
A. Education
B. Political instability
C. Religious freedom
D. Family and community connections
Do you know what is love? Love is a telephone which always keeps silent when you are longing for a call, but rings when you are not ready for it. As a result, we often miss the sweetness from the other end.
Love is a telephone which is seldom program-controlled or directly dialed. You cannot get an immediate answer by a mere "hello", let alone go deep into your lover's heart by one call. Usually it had to be relayed by an operator, and you have to be patient in waiting. Destiny(命运) is the operator of this phone, who is always irresponsible and fond of playing practical jokes to make you a lifelong victim intentionally or unintentionally.
Love is a telephone which is always busy, When you are ready to die for love, you only find, to your disappointment, the line is already occupied by someone else, and you are greeted only by a busy line. This is an eternal regret handed down from generation to generation and you are only one of those who languish for（因。。。受煎熬）followers.
Love is telephone, but it is difficult to seize the center time for dialing, and you will let slip the opportunity if your call is either too early or too late.
Love is a telephone which is not always associated with happiness. Honeyed words are transmitted by sound waves, but when the lovers are brought together, the phone servers no purpose that many lovers observe that marriage is the doom of love.
Love is a telephone which, when you use it for the first time, makes you so nervous and excited that you either hold the receiver upside down or dial the wrong number. By the time you've calmed down, you will beat a loss to whom you should make the call.
Love is a telephone which often has crossed lines. And this usually happens to you unexpectedly. Your time will either cross or be crossed. Both cases are referred to as "triangle". Fortunately, all such occurrences are transient(转瞬即逝的).
1.Which statement has the closest meaning to the underlined sentence?
A．“all shall be well，Jack shall have Jill.”（有情人终成眷属）
B. Love is all we have in life
C．A lifelong love is not only romantic but also practical
D．Beauty is in the eyes of beholder
2.Which is the synonym with the underlined word ”doom”?
A．monument B．final end
C．key point D．substitute
3.In which part can this passage probably be found ?
A．advertisement B．financial
C． Education D．emotion
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A. Love is transient B．Love is permanent
C．What’s love in life D．Love is a telephone
Nowadays, many people go on diets and work out to keep a good figure. But do you know that your house may have an effect on your figure? Some experts say how you design your home could play a part in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off . You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of diet plan.
Draw the curtains aside and turn on the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating , for people are often less self-conscious（难为情）when they’re in poorly lit places-and so more likely to eat lots of food . If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.
Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.
Don’t forget the clock-or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories（卡路里） per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes, And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.
Downsize the dishes, big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one ,total intake（摄入） jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.
1.The passage is especially helpful for those who care about_______.
A. their home comforts B. house buying
C. healthy diets D. their body shape
2.A home environment in blue can help people_________.
A. digest food better B. burn more calories
C. reduce food intake D. regain their appetites
3.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?
A.Use smaller spoons.
B.Play fast music.
C.Eat quickly
D.Turn down the lights.
4.What can be a suitable title for the test?
A. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?
B.Ways of Serving Dinner
C.Effects of Self-Conscious
D.Is Your House Making You Fat ?
As we all know, the kids are very kind. They love animals, so some children’s magazines about wildlife are a great way to plant a love of reading in young kids. If your kids love animals, check out these magazines.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids brings animals, nature, science, and fun to the little learners. Its animal stories develop pre-reading and reading skills. They also answer questions about kids’ favorite creatures. Features about different cultures bring the world to your child and inspire a sense of understanding. Interactive experiments introduce simple science, and fun puzzles and games teach logic, counting, and so much more! It is for children aged from 6 to 14.
Wild Animal Baby
It helps a child develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This sturdy (结实的), board format magazine is designed especially for babies and toddlers between the ages of 12 months and 3 years. Each issue (期) is filled with rhymes, stories and lovable baby animals. Wild Animal Baby is a fun, interactive reading experience for children and parents alike.
Click
Click opens up a universe of wonder by introducing kids aged 3-7 to the world around them. Click is about science, nature, and the environment. From the publishers of Ladybug, Click is written so that children will love the challenge of new learning.
Zootles
It was created for children aged 2 to 6 years old. Each issue includes a featured animal, numbers, and phoneme (音素) sounds. Counting and sound recognition games are built into the content, along with read-aloud stories, poems and more! This magazine is so much fun that little kids won’t realize how much they are learning.
1.What do we know about National Geographic Kids?
a. It is mainly aimed at adults.
b. Its paper is heavier and of good quality.
c. It tells children about different cultures in the world.
d. It helps improve children’s pre-reading and reading skills.
A．c d B．b d C．a d D．a c
2.A mother would most probably choose _____ for her one-year-old baby.
A．Zootles B．Wild Animal Baby
C．National Geographic Kids D．Click
3.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To encourage kids to read more books.
B．To introduce his / her favorite books to readers.
C．To recommend several children’s magazines about animals.
D．To tell parents several ways of entertaining and educating kids.
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Once upon a time, a boy was always wondering why his deskmate could rank 1st in the class whenever he wanted to, while he himself failed to: he only ranked 21st.
At home, he asked his Mom, “Mom, am I more ________ than others? I feel I am as obedient and as careful as him, but ________ I always fall behind? ” Hearing the words, Mom was aware that her son began to ________ the sense of self-respect, which was now being injured by the ranking system. ________ at him, she went wordless, not knowing ________ to explain.
In another test, the son ranked 17th, while his deskmate remained 1st. Back home, he ________ the same question. Mom really wanted to inform her son that ________ differs, which means that students ranking 1st are supposed to be cleverer than normal ones. ________ , was this discouraging answer the one that her son was constantly ________ about? Thank goodness she did not open her mouth.
How to answer her son’s question? There were times when she felt an urge to say, “You are too lazy. You are not as hard-working as others…” but she stopped ________ imagining her son suffering from the pains of unsatisfied grades and rankings. She thought it ________ to put any additional burden on his son and was trying to find out a perfect answer.
Time passing fast, the son ________ primary school. Despite studying harder and better, he still failed to keep up with his deskmate. To show her pride of him, Mom decided to ________ him to the sea. During the trip, she managed to give out an answer.
Now, the son no longer worries about his ________ , and there are no boring guys who would inquire his grades in primary school, because, ________ the 1st ranking, he is admitted to Tsinghua University. Back home in winter vacation, he was invited to ________ the students and parents in his high school. In the speech, he mentioned a valuable experience in his childhood, “…When my mother and I were lying on the ________ , she pointed to the front and said, ‘Do you see the seabirds struggling for food over there? When the waves come near, little birds can rise ________ while awkward seagulls would take more time to complete the process. However, have you noticed birds that finally fly ________ the endless ocean are none other than awkward seagulls? ’ The speech ________ many mothers present , including his mother.
1.A. thoughtful B. foolish C. careless D. wise
2.A. what if B. what for C.what about D. how come
3.A. lose B. win C. have D. beat
4.A. Shouting B. Staring C. Glaring D. Pointing
5.A. which B. why C. how D. when
6.A. put off B. put forward C. put down D. put out
7.A. knowledge B. right C. brain D. energy
8.A. Therefore B. But C. Thus D. However
9.A. curious B.cautious C. crazy D. clear
10.A. if B. when C. unless D.before
11.A. cruel B. important C. disappointing D. necessary
12.A. attended B. left C. graduated D. entered
13.A. take B. guide C. bring D. push
14.A. homework B. belongings C. rankings D.health
15.A. in B. by C. with D. on
16.A. address B. deliver C. make D. press
17.A. floor B. beach C. bank D. road
18.A. slowly B. swiftly C. suddenly D. sharply
19.A. through B.into C. across D. throughout
20.A. made B. impressed C.touched D. inspired
