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.

My mother was a ballet dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after messing up during my first class, I felt like I wanted to _______ right away. As it was only my first day, however, I told my mom I couldn't wait to _______ again.

Weeks passed and my dancing didn't get any better. So when my dance teacher announced that we were to perform in a show, I feared_______over in front of hundreds of people, and disappointing my mom. Even though I practiced hard, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, feeling _______ and ashamed, I went to my mom for help. As I cried, I told her how _______ dancing was for me. My mother simply laughed and told me that she would teach me all she knew about ballet. She wiped my tears, and I smiled. My mom quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest _______, love, and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to _______ me. When I lost my balance, she held me up.

By the time the show arrived, I was as_______ as I could be. Then, the music started. I began moving to the music without _______ a step. After the show, my mom gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked my mom in the eye, and told her that nothing could have happened ________ her. Through this all, I realized that my mom will always be there to catch me if I fall.

1.A. give up B. make up C. pick up

2.A. drop B. succeed C. dance

3.A. standing B. falling C. acting

4.A. lonely B. satisfied C. nervous

5.A. important B. difficult C. interesting

6.A. patience B. imagination C. ability

7.A. believe B. catch C. push

8.A. prepare B. excited C. confident

9.A. watching B. taking C. missing

10.A. to B. without C. for

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