Mukbang, a South Korean word, means “eating broadcast(吃播)”. It is an online broadcast in which a host eats tons of food while talking with the people watching him or her. It began in South Korea in around 2010 and has spread all over the world.

Why did mukbang first appear in South Korea? Jeff Yang, an Asian-American cultural critic(评论家), thinks that it’s down to “the loneliness of unmarried or uncoupled South Koreans”. He believes that eating on your own can be hard in a country like South Korea, where social eating is such a long tradition. However, eating alone is becoming increasingly common. It seems that mukbang gives people the feeling that they are part of something larger.

Alice Stride, a spokeswoman for the Campaign to End Loneliness, says, “It might bring someone great comfort to watch mukbang.” She adds that she would be worried if younger people were watching people eat instead of eating with friends or family, but for older people it could be a comfort. “If you can’t get out, if you’re ill for example, then perhaps that will bring you a great sense of comfort. On the whole, though, we would advocate face-to-face communication. It’s something that won’t change.”

“I would always encourage people to do whatever makes them feel better as long as it is a healthy habit,” says Ben Edwards, a relationship expert. “I doubt if mukbang is a healthy way to have a meal. But I think if people feel like watching other people eat, and it gives them some sort of satisfaction, I see no harm.”

1.What questions are answered in Paragraph 1?

①How old is mukbang?

②What does mukbang mean?

③Where did mukbang begin?

④How did mukbang get popular?

A. ①②③ B. ①③④ C. ①②④ D. ②③④

2.According to Jeff Yang, it is difficult for South Koreans to eat alone because they_____________.

A. have the culture of eating together B. are supporters of ending loneliness

C. like joining a larger group D. usually have a big family

3.Which of the following is probably Alice Stride’s opinion?

A. Mukbang helps lots of people feel less lonely.

B. Older people are more interested in mukbang.

C. Younger people should offer more comfort to older people.

D. Younger people should eat with their friends and family a lot.

4.What does the underlined word “advocate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean in Chinese?

A. 观察 B. 提倡 C. 建立 D. 评估

5.What does Ben Edwards think of mukbang?

A. It is difficult to do. B. It is healthy for the host.

C. It is an acceptable thing. D. It is a popular way of eating.

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Hobbies are activities, which we do in our free time. There are so many kinds of hobbies one can choose for his or her own. Some hobbies are really expensive, and some are even dangerous.

The most popular hobbies in our country are as follows:

Collecting hobbies We can collect a lot of things. Usually people collect the stamps, postcards or coins. Some people collect unusual things like old cars, old motorbikes or other interesting things, which could be very expensive.

Art hobbies Going to the theatre, concert(音乐会), opera; playing some instrument ( the most popular instrument is guitar ); painting, writing, poetry. There are many clubs—such as singing, dancing, etc.

Sports games Everybody do some sport activities—sport can keep us fit. Many students are members of a sports club—basketball, volleyball or swimming.

The other popular hobby is watching TV or a video, playing computer or video games, but it is not so good for your eyes and your mind. Many people here like to spend their free time reading books, magazines and newspapers. Some people like listening to music better. Going out can be very expensive now.

Many students would like to make use of their hobbies in their future jobs, e.g. working with computer, but it is not so easy. Hobbies are very important for everybody. A man would be very poor without a hobby and would not be pleased.

Title

1. for Us to Choose From

Introduction

?There are many hobbies one can choose: expensive or dangerous.

Main body

Collecting hobbies

?Many people like 2. stamps, postcards or coins.

?Some people like to collect things, such as old cars, old motorbikes, etc.

Art hobbies

?We can go to the theatre, concert or opera.

?We can also learn to play some instrument.

?Some have 3. painting, writing or poetry.

?Going to clubs for entertainment(娱乐)is also very interesting.

Sports games

?We can take part in some sports activities or4. sports clubs.

Other hobbies

?Watching TV or a video and playing computer or video games are interesting things to do, but not too much, for they may be bad for our eyes and mind.

?We can choose to read or enjoy music for pleasure.

Conclusion

?For many students hobbies are 5. for their future jobs.

?Hobbies are important for everyone, without which we would be poor and not pleased.

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