Apples are packed with amazing health benefits: weight loss, heart protection, lowering your risk of illnesses, and many more. Not only are they good for you, but they taste delicious too! The only problem is that the pieces we pack for lunch are always an unpleasant brown by the time we dig them out of the fridge. That’s because polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in the fruit experiences a chemical change with oxygen (氧气) in the air.
Luckily, there is an apple you can pick up at the store that won’t turn brown for a while―the Opal apple. Opal apples are naturally low in PPO, which means they’ll stay fresh and white long after you cut them. It has been tested that after sitting out unpacked for more than six hours, the apple had hardly any browning.
You may be wondering if genetic modification (转基因) plays a role in avoiding the fruit’s browning. In fact, you may even ask if Opal apples are safe to eat because they can do something most apples can’t. But according to the Opal website, they’re the first apples to be checked by the Non-GMO Project, the gold standard for certification (证明). “We understand that some people are concerned about genetically modified organism (GMO) products and felt it was important to make it clear that the natural nonbrowning characteristic is just that―natural,” said Keith Mathews, CEO of First Fruits Marketing.
The Opal apple is actually a cross between a Golden Delicious and a Topaz apple, and it has a sweet flavor. Plus, it still has all the health benefits every other apple has. Although FirstFruits Marketing does not show nutrition (营养) facts for the Opal apples, their nutrition value should be similar, if not the same, to every other apple. If you don’t like eating brown apples, you can consider going to the supermarket for some Opal apples.
1.How is the Opal apple different from other apples?
A.It has less PPO.
B.It helps lose weight.
C.It has the attractive smell.
D.It has few spots on its skin.
2.Why is the Non-GMO Project mentioned?
A.To show the popularity of Opal apples.
B.To show Opal apples meet the safety standard.
C.To show Opal apples have a special characteristic.
D.To show the concern for GMO foods.
3.What is the author’s attitude to the Opal apple?
A.Doubtful. B.Uncaring. C.Positive. D.Careful.
4.What is the best title of the text?
A.Opal Apples―with More Nutrition?
B.Opal Apples―on the Way to Be Popular?
C.Opal Apples―A New GMO Food?
D.Opal Apples Never Brown―But Are They Safe to Eat?
One of the most popular street food found in China is no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.
Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site bilibili.com. To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.
“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was some conversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.
The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.
The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.
1.What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?
A.It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.
B.It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.
C.It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.
D.It shows the colorful nightlife in large cities of China.
2.In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?
A.It showed more kinds of food. B.It focused more on the diners.
C.It showed the eating habits. D.It was less popular than Midnight Diner.
3.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A.The importance of the barbecue to family. B.The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners.
C.The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle. D.The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship.
4.Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?
A.To show the feature of Chinese food. B.To research a special way of cooking.
C.To help the world understand China. D.To introduce the history of the barbecue.
I was 16 when my father finally decided he would send me to wilderness camp for several months. He had threatened to do it many times before, but my mother had always managed to prevent him from doing so. This time he insisted on doing it.
The latest incident was the last straw. Impulsively (冲动地), I had pushed Mr. Ford, my math teacher, down a flight of steps at school. He broke his arm in two places. Anyway, he had agreed not to accuse me as a favor to my dad, who was in the middle of a tight race for sheriff (执法官) in our town. But my reckless behavior had my dad's closest advisor talking.
"John, he's your son and he's a kid, but he is dragging you down," I heard Jake Hutch tell my dad through his closed office door the night after I pushed Mr. Ford. "If you can't make your son obey the rules, how can you make the law obeyed in this town?"
So, off to Pisgah National Forest I went. I imagined hours of untold abuse at the hands of some strong sergeants (军士). I was determined not to be broken. I was who I was,
Nearly every day for six months, a small group of other troubled teens and I carried our 30-pound backpacks on a difficult journey covering about 10 miles. We hiked in a rough wilderness that seemed untouched by civilization.
Our sergeants were firm but kind, not frightening as I had imagined. We learned how to make a fire without matches and create a shelter with branches and grass. We learned which plants were safe to eat out in the wild. I felt myself change. I was calm and often reflective. My old, impulsive self was gone.
One morning, six months later, my dad came to pick me up. I ran to hug him and saw happiness and love in his eyes.
"So what's it like being sheriff?." I asked on the ride home.
"I lost the race, Danny," he said.
"I'm sorry, Dad." I knew my behavior probably had a lot to do with the defeat.
Dad squeezed my shoulder and brought me close. "As long as I don't ever lose you, I'm okay."
1.The author was finally sent to wilderness because _________.
A.he could learn how to survive in the wild
B.his teacher insisted on giving him a lesson
C.he pushed his math teacher down the stairs
D.his mother feared that he would be accused
2.The underlined word "reckless" in Paragraph 2 probably means _________.
A.selfish B.careless
C.rude D.reasonable
3.What can we learn about the author from the passage?
A.He changed a lot after the camp.
B.He was not satisfied with his life in the camp.
C.He was still what he used to be after the camp.
D.He made enemies with other troubled teens at the camp.
4.How did the author's father feel at the end of the story?
A.Anxious. B.Annoyed.
C.Disappointed. D.Relieved.
Four Useful Products for Your Life
Electric Wine Opener
Cost: $19.89
Once you've tried this tool, you'll never go back to the old fashioned kind. This electric wine opener will remove the cork (瓶塞) easily within seconds, and can open up to 30 bottles with a single charge.
Fantastic Ice Cream Spoon
Cost: $14. 99
It’s always disappointing when you're really in the mood for ice cream, but have to wait forever for the ice cream to get to just the right softness. Well, this heated ice cream spoon exactly conducts heat from your hands, and will help soften the ice cream to make it ready to eat right away.
Express Baker
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Making your own bread seems like a quite difficult job. But this baker makes it easier—within an hour. It has 12 different bread settings, and three different crust settings, so you can make bread, pizza and more. A quick look through the reviews shows that customers are pretty happy with it, too.
Corn Stripper
Cost: $7.99
There's no denying that corn on the cob (棒) is delicious But eating corn on the cob and dealing with all the little bits that get stuck in your teeth afterwards is a painful experience. This little device takes all the corns from the cob, by letting you strip (剥) your corn easily, without making a total mess.
1.What can people do with Express Baker?
A.Make some food. B.Soften food.
C.Classify food. D.Keep food fresh.
2.Which of the following applies the theory of heat conduction?
A.Electric Wine Opener. B.Fantastic Ice Cream Spoon.
C.Express Baker. D.Corn Stripper.
3.What do the four products have in common?
A.They are of the same price.
B.They are difficult to operate.
C.They make food more delicious to eat.
D.They make people's life easier.
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I’m glad to receive your letter asked for the information about Chinese dumplings. I’ll tell with you something about them.
In China, dumplings are regarded as best food, and everyone in China like dumplings very much. Some have mushrooms and fresh vegetables in them while others have sugar, eggs and other tasty ingredients. People usual make dumplings at home. If you have no times, you can buy them in supermarkets. Then you take them home, heating them up and eat them with vinegar. The Spring Festival was very important in China. People often put a coin in one dumpling. The person which eats the dumpling with the coin in them will be very lucky in the year.
