Question

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world. 【1】 Experts claim that there are more flavors of coffee than there are of wine. Coffee contains caffeine, an element (成分) that raises our awareness, keeps us from falling asleep or simply gives us a kick in the morning or after lunch.

【2】 For a long time doctors have told people not to drink too much coffee, because it may lead to heart problems, high blood pressure, insomnia (失眠) and headaches.

Scientists have now found out that it is the quality of coffee and the way it is brewed (冲泡) that holds the key to our health. 【3】 Among other things, this is linked to the consumption of a strong brew of coffee. Experts also point out that different roasts and types of coffee beans have different effects on our health.

A new study by a Harvard research group says that there is no link between coffee and health problems. 【4】 Doctors, however, warn against drinking too much coffee, as it can lead to stomach problems.

Coffee has many advantages, as the new study suggests. While alcohol makes people sleepy and slow-moving, coffee gives them energy. 【5】

Although a lot still needs to be uncovered about coffee, it seems to reduce the risk of cancer and diabetes. Reports show that people who drink coffee may develop Parkinson’s disease later in life, or maybe not at all.

A. There are many different types of coffee.

B. Scientists ask people not to drink coffee at night.

C. Elderly people in Greece live longer than normal.

D. But experts are still undecided on how healthy coffee is.

E. Sugar can change the different levels of caffeine in a cup of coffee.

F. Drinking several cups of coffee a day is not connected with heart diseases.

G. Getting together for a cup of coffee also has a positive effect on relationships.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】C

【4】F

【5】G

【解析】

试题分析：咖啡对健康究竟有多大的影响。

【1】A根据上文提到Experts claim that there are more flavors of coffee than there are of wine专家称咖啡的口味比酒的口味还多，故选A 咖啡有许多不同种类。

【2】D 根据下文提到For a long time doctors have told people not to drink too much coffee很久以来，医生告诉人们不要多喝咖啡，故选D但咖啡对健康有多大影响专家说法不一。

【3】C 根据上文提到Scientists have now found out that it is the quality of coffee and the way it is brewed (冲泡) that holds the key to our health. 现在，科学家们发现咖啡对我们健康影响的关键在于咖啡的质量和其冲泡的方式，故选C希腊卡里亚岛上的老年人比一般人长寿。

【4】F根据上文提到A new study by a Harvard research group says that there is no link between coffee and health problems哈佛大学一研究小组的一项新的研究发现，咖啡和健康问题没有什么关联，故选F每天喝咖啡与过早死亡或其它心脏病没有关系。

【5】G 根据上文提到While alcohol makes people sleepy and slow-moving, coffee gives them energy酒精使人昏睡、动作迟钝，而咖啡使人振作，故选G喝杯咖啡也是一种社交形式，对增进人际关系有着积极作用。