Question

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式

Wang Peng earned his living by 1. （run）a barbecue restaurant, which served delicious bacon, fried chicken breast and mutton roasted with pepper and garlic. But his food and discount attracted fewer and fewer customers. Finally he was in debt. Yong Hui’s slimming restaurant served fresh peas, carrots, eggplants, and raw cucumbers with vinegar. As the hostess, she said fibers 2. (benefit) customers' digestion the most and was good for their health. In order not to let Yong Hui get away with 3. (tell) lies, Wang Peng 4. (spy) on Yong Hui despite her glare. But he was surprised 5. she was losing her customers, too. Curiosity drove Wang Peng 6. (consult) an expert. The expert sighed and said, “Both of your menus have 7. (weak) and limited strength. Your customers put 8. weight too easily, while Yong Hui’s lose weight too quickly. So, Wang Peng, cut down the fat of your food and increase vegetables and fruits, like nuts, beans, mushrooms, peaches and lemons. You ought to combine the two menus and provide a 9. (balance) diet.” It was not long 10. Wang Peng won his customers back.

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