首页
外语
计算机
考研
公务员
职业资格
财经
工程
司法
医学
专升本
自考
实用职业技能
登录
外语
A、Because it damages the liver and kidneys. B、Because it increases the stress on the body. C、Because it causes trouble breathing
A、Because it damages the liver and kidneys. B、Because it increases the stress on the body. C、Because it causes trouble breathing
admin
2018-04-10
20
问题
W: Yes. I read from newspapers that more than half of all the US adults weigh too much.
M: So do about 25% percent of our children. The US Surgeon General calls this a crisis.
W: A crisis!
M: Yes. Imagine it as a river in rain. The rain keeps falling, and the water keeps rising. At first no one is very worried. But the river keeps rising, and rising. Then it overflows its banks and floods the city. Suddenly, we have a crisis.
W: (6-1) But why is being obese a crisis? Is obesity a serious health problem?
M: (6-2) Well, obesity—um, being too fat—is killing us, for it increases the stress on our bodies. Our hearts and other organs have to work harder, and they break down sooner. Obesity is the number two cause of death in America today, right behind smoking. We all know how bad smoking is. Being too fat is the second biggest killer.
W: I get it, but is fast food the only factor causing obesity? Isn’t there anything else to consider?
M: Of course there are other factors to consider. Simply eating fast food, by itself, does not make you obese. But it does no good to your health, either. (7) A few years ago, a man decided to eat at McDonald’s every day for a month; breakfast, lunch and dinner. Before he began doing this, he was in almost perfect health. Thirty days and about 40 pounds later, he had heart problems and trouble breathing. His liver and kidneys were weak. His doctor said his liver was similar to an alcoholic’s. I know this case was excessive, but what was scary was that while doing this, he found that about 20 percent of McDonald’s customers really do eat there virtually every day.
W: I guess it is not only McDonald’s fault; it speaks of all fast food in general.
M: Yet, according to the statistics, global fast food sales reached $239 billion in 2014. (8) In India alone, the fast food industry is growing by 41 % a year.
W: We have to admit that the fast food industry is growing very fast.
M: Yes, McDonald’s has outlets in 126 countries on 6 continents and operates over 31,000 restaurants worldwide. Another example is Burger King, which has more than 11,100 restaurants in more than 65 countries. KFC is located in 25 countries. Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with approximately 39,129 restaurants in 90 countries as of May 2009. All these examples show that fast food is replacing the traditional food in one sense.
W: Since fast food is harmful to our health, how can it become so popular?
M: (9) As a matter of fact, fast food has come under criticism ever since its birth. Concerns range from claimed negative health effects, alleged animal cruelty, cases of worker exploitation, and claims of cultural degradation via shifts in people’s eating patterns away from traditional food.
W: And I heard in America some local governments are restricting fast food chains by limiting the number of restaurants found in certain geographical areas.
M: Yes. (10) Good news is that, to combat criticism, fast food restaurants are starting to offer more health-friendly menu items. In addition to health critics, there are suggestions for the fast food industry to become more eco-friendly. The chains have responded by "reducing packaging waste".
W: We are so glad to hear that! After all, it is hard to imagine we can do without fast food. Thank you for joining us.
This is the end of Part Two of the interview. Questions 6 to 10 are based on what you have just heard.
6. According to the man, why is being obese a crisis?
7. What happened to the man who ate at McDonald’s every day for a month?
8. How fast does the fast food industry grow every year in India?
9. What is people’s attitude towards fast food since its birth?
10. What are fast food restaurants starting to do to deal with criticism?
选项
A、Because it damages the liver and kidneys.
B、Because it increases the stress on the body.
C、Because it causes trouble breathing.
D、Because it can kill people directly.
答案
B
解析
根据句(6—1)与句(6—2)可知,肥胖之所以被称为危机,是因为它会增加人们身体的压力,心脏和其他器官不得不更加努力地工作,这样它们会损坏得更快。因此答案为[B]。
转载请注明原文地址:https://kaotiyun.com/show/9IoK777K
0
专业英语八级
相关试题推荐
PASSAGEFOURWhatdidAbshuandtheMasonshaveincommoninraisingachild?
A、Wearingasuittotheoffice.B、Gettingone’sjobdoneintime.C、Doinginterviewsduringlunchtime.D、Takingadayoffforin
Culture—theFifthLanguageSkillI.TheunderstandingofcultureA."SoftwareoftheMind"—traditions,valuesand______behav
A、CreativityofGoogleengineers.B、The"twentycents".C、Therecentrecession.D、Theimportanceofcreativity.A根据对话开头介绍,B不准确,C
LanguageComprehension,aCognitiveElementofReadingI.IntroductionReading:decodingand______【T1】______II.Languagecompre
(1)Howiscommunicationactuallyachieved?Itdepends,ofcourse,eitheronacommonlanguageoronknownconventions,oratlea
(1)ItisnothingnewthatEnglishuseisontherisearoundtheworld,especiallyinbusinesscircles.ThisalsohappensinFran
A、Self-composed.B、Silent.C、Intense.D、Ambitious.A女士提到了另一种烟民,他们喜欢抽烟斗。女士认为这类烟民是内心镇定而满足(calm,contented)的。A与之意思相近,为答案。B“沉默”、C“热烈”
PASSAGEONEWhatdidyoungGandhi’sbehavior,liketakingdancinglesson,indicate?
Negativestressiswhatmostofusthinkofwhenwethinkofstress.Andnegativestressoccurslogicallyenoughinsituationst
随机试题
一般工具的品种繁多,按驱动方式不同主要分为手动、电动、()等种。
描述疾病地区分布的常用术语有【】
涂膜防水屋面采用合成高分子防水涂膜施工,在涂料间夹铺台体增强材料时,位于胎体下面的涂层厚度不宜小于( )。
为了确保政府预算的时效性,各部门应当及时向所属各单位批复预算。()
“备案号”栏应填写()。“包装种类”栏应填写()。
滚动预算是指企业根据本期预算执行情况和新的预测结果,按既定的预算编制周期和滚动频率,对原有的预算方案进行调整和补充,逐期滚动,持续推进的预算编制方法。()
实施西部大开发战略要统筹规划,突出重点。其哲学依据是()。
中药的来源有()。
1995年颁布《中共中央国务院关于加速科学技术进步的决定》,首次提出()。
Linguistshaveunderstoodfordecadesthatlanguageandthoughtarecloselyrelated.Humansconstructrealityusingthoughtand
最新回复
(
0
)