Food:
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and metal problem. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main health problems, since it places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens the individ...
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can
cause serious physical and metal problem. Many physicians believe
that overeating is one of the country's main health problems, since it
places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often
shortens the individual's life span. To fill an emotional void. people
often turn to food when they are bored or lonely.
Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of
alcohol abuse are widely publicized. The social drinker who becomes
alcoholic, the drunken driver's contribution to highway death,
spousal and child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated
with alcohol abuse. - answer-
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term
"concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable - answer-A. Accompanying
2. The information presented in this article is?
A. Against eating and drinking
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B. Against drinking alcohol
C. Against eating rich foods.
D. Unbiased in its approach - answer-D. Unbiased in its approach
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have
been to?
Urge self-control - answer-
4. What is implied by this paragraph?
A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
B. Obesity is a more serious problem than alcoholism.
C. Alcohol should be banned.
D. We need stronger laws to control drunk drivers. - answer-A. We
should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
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C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation - answer-D: Favor moderation
Eating:
Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have
developed different methods to accomplish the task. It is interesting
to discover these differences and learn new ways to do things.
European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to
enable people to efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools
changes with the times-what was polite in 1800 may not be
considered proper manners today.
China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool for eating. Mastery
of the use of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in
the culture. The attempts of a novice to use chopsticks can be very
amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for the hungry diner.
Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food.
Squeeze bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space
travelers to get their needed nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not
work well in space. - answer-
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article?
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A. The author think chopstick are funny
B. The best way to eat food is with cutlery
C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
D. Space flight is fun and exciting. - answer-C. The author explain
differences in eating processes.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article.
A. Eating in space can be time-consuming.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food.
D. The author enjoys trying new food. - answer-B. Diversity is
interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third
paragraph?
A. Productive without waste
B. Easy to accomplish
C.Parsimonious
D.Careful - answer-A. Productive without waste
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