MSG(monosodium glutamate) is a food additive(食品添加剂),which has been widely used by many food factories all over the world since it appeared first in Japan in 1909.
MSG is a substance that is added to some food to improve its original(原先的) taste and colour. It is used in foods around the world such as cakes, bread, frozen meats, fish and vegetables. In the beginning, people thought MSG was safe just like salt and sugar. However, in 1968 some people reported they seemed to have bad reactions(反应) to MSG after having had a meal at a restaurant. They included headaches and quick heartbeat(心跳).It was also reported that MSG excited a person’s brain and caused his death in Japan. Scientists think that MSG may lead to many neurological disorders(神经紊乱).In mice studies done by a university, the evidence showed the mice didn’t want to eat the food including MSG.
Today many food companies “hide” MSG on food labels(标签) by using different names. If you see “natural flavorings”,“hydrolyzed protein”and “spices” in a food label, you are probably seeing a hidden way to “report” MSG in a food label. Every time we have a meal in a restaurant, we always feel the food very delicious to taste, but sometimes it is dangerous for our health because some poisonous food additives have been added to the food.
To protect people’s health, our governments, from central to local, are taking actions to stop factories producing poisonous food additives.
【小题1】 Monosodium Glutamate is _______
A.a foodB.an additiveC.a factoryD.a country
【小题2】MSG is often used in ______.
A.frozen meatsB.cupsC.clothesD.book covers
【小题3】The examples in the second paragraph tell us ________.
A.the food including MSG is deliciousB.people like to eat in a restaurant
C.mice like eating the food including MSGD.MSG is not safe sometimes
【小题4】If you see “natural flavorings”,“hydrolyzed protein” and “spices” in a food label, you will know ­­­­­­­_____________.
A.you must eat the food in a hidden way
B.the food label must be hidden
C.MSG is probably added to the food
D.you must report the food to your parents
【小题5】The underlined word “substance” in the article means __________.
A.colourB.materialC.tasteD.food

Eating out is more popular in Britain today than it has ever been. It is reported that British people spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. It seems that many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.

    However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.

    As in all cultures, there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite to speak with your mouth full then you are eating.

    Most British cities have a large collection of food as well as British food, from the very cheap to the very expensive- French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.

    When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a “takeaway”. This means that they order from a take-out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!

1.When do British people often eat in a restaurant?

    A. After having a birthday.     B. Before watching a movie.

    C. When they feel tired.            D. If they want to have natural food.

2.Many people prefer to eat out nowadays because __________.

    A. eating out is cheaper than cooking at home

    B. they can learn more manners in the restaurant

    C. people care more about their food than before

    D. people don’t like to stay at home after work

3.From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.

    A. British dishes are very expensive        B. Japanese dishes are most expensive

    C. British people like foreign food         D. French food is most popular

4. The “takeaway” is the food __________.

    A. you order and take out of the restaurant

    B. that is left when you are eating in a restaurant

    C. you order but don’t need to pay at once

    D. that is sold and ordered only on the phone

5.What is the best title(标题) of the passage?

    A. British restaurant culture           B. British table manners

    C. Best restaurants in Britain          D. Best food in Britain

 

During the day we work and play,and at night we sleep. Our body rests when we sleep. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. Our body grows most when we are asleep. Children who are tired usually need sleep. We can get better at our lessons after having plenty of rest. Boys and girls who are eight or nine years old need ten hours of sleep every night. Our body needs plenty of air when we are asleep. If we do not get enough fresh air, we will feel tired when we wake up. While in bed we must not cover(覆盖) our head,our lungs need to get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night,we can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air.

1.Our body grows most while we are _______.

        A.eating          B.playing          C.sleeping         

2.Too little sleep makes us _______.

        A.tired           B.hungry           C.happy            

3.—What may cause us to feel tired in the morning?

        —_______ during the sleep.

        A.Too much air                        B.Not enough fresh air

        C.Too much cold air                                      

4.How many hours of sleep should 9-year-old children have every night?

        A.8 hours.        B.9 hours.         C.10 hours.        

5.What do the lungs need most?

    A.Fresh air.    B. Exercise.    C.Warm air.

 

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