Food Parts You Should Never Throw Away in the...

Food Parts You Should Never Throw Away in the Garbage

Pineapple Core

When you carve out the core of a pineapple, don't throw it in the garbage. You can use the pineapple core for all kinds of recipes, and there are tons of vitamins and minerals hiding within. To use the pineapple core: chop it and add it to fruit salad, blend it into smoothies, cut it into cubes and freeze for later use, or simply add it to water or even tea to improve flavor.

Kiwi Skin

If you never thought you could eat kiwi in the way you eat a peach, think again. That skin really is good for you and contains a lot of vitamin C, and in fact, it's also higher in fiber than the rest of the fruit. Of course, that rough, ugly skin isn't for everyone, so if you don't like it, try adding a whole kiwi to a smoothie to hide the taste of the skin.

Banana Peel

Most of us eat the banana without giving the soft peel a second thought. Here's why that's a mistake: banana peel contains tryptophan(色氨酸), which increases "the happiness hormone" to help with mood regulation and nerve system. There are a few creative ways to use the peel. Cook or boil for at least 10 minutes to soften. You can add it to smoothies, stir-fries, or soups. And, for a treat, simply slice and bake a banana with the skin on.

Watermelon Skin and Seed

The delicious, red inside makes for a refreshing snack or juice, but you're able to get some powerful nutrients in the skin and seeds as well. Cut out the white part under the green outside and use it in your cooking. It has vitamin C and B6, to keep you healthy. As for the seeds, you can roast them in the oven. Then add them to salads or to nut snacks.

1.Which of the following has a larger amount of fiber than its other parts?

A.Pineapple cores.

B.Kiwi skin.

C.Banana peel.

D.Watermelon skin and seeds.

2.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.All the food above can be added to smoothies.

B.Kiwi skin can be roasted in the oven.

C.Banana peel can help lift people's moods.

D.The green part of watermelon has vitamin C and B6.

3.Where can we most probably read this text?

A.In a botany instruction.

B.In a medicine brochure.

C.In a fruitarian's recipe.

D.In a nutrition report.

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Do you ever throw away food at home? Have you ever thought about what happens to the food that shops and supermarkets don't sell? Well，you might be shocked to find out that about one third of food produced for humans gets wasted. What's more，around 800 million people in the world don't live a healthy life for lack of food.

Many people in the UK and across the world are trying to do something with this situation. They are trying their best to make use of eatable food that is thrown away.

For example，there is a coffee bar in Leeds (UK) whose meals are all cooked with unsold food from supermarkets. The spare food is turned into delicious food to feed the hungry people of Leeds. Customers　 just pay what they can afford or help the bar wash something. In just ten months,10,000 people were fed at this bar.

Besides，the UK's first food waste supermarket opened last year. The supermarket works on a “pay as you feel” basis. Customers pay whatever they want. Some low­income families have said that it has changed their lives.

“Fuel for School” is another food waste project. Spare food from supermarkets such as dairy，vegetables，fruit and bread is used to feed hungry schoolchildren whose families may not be able to afford to buy them lunch.

More coffee bars like Leeds are being opened in other parts of the UK such as Bristol and Manchester，and it is now becoming a worldwide event.

I think this is an amazing step as food waste is one of the world's biggest problems. I also believe that the law should be changed，so that supermarkets don't throw away so much good food.

1.What does the author think of the coffee bar's action?

A.He thinks it very good. B.He is worried about it.

C.He is doubtful about it. D.He thinks it interesting.

2.What's the goal of “Fuel for School”？

A.Help poor kids choose healthy food to eat.

B.Deal with bad food from supermarkets.

C.Make kids perform well in their study.

D.Feed students from poor families.

3.Which of the following does the author advise?

A.We buy food based on our ability.

B.More coffee bars are opened in Leeds.

C.Restaurants offer children food for free.

D.Governments take action to reduce food waste.

4.What is the best title of the text?

A.The Problem of Food Waste Should Be Solved

B.Fuel for School Offers Food to The Poor

C.Different Actions to Solve the Problem of Food Waste in UK

D.Spare Food From Supermarkets Is Thrown Away

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In the rush to get to school, you drop a piece of toast on the floor. Do you throw it away or decide it’s still OK to eat? If you’re like most people, you eat it. Maybe you follow the “5-second rule”, which claims foods are safe to eat if you pick them up within 5 seconds after dropping them.

But you might want to think again. Scientists now say that 5 seconds is all it takes for foods to become polluted with enough bacteria（细菌）to make you sick.

Bacteria can cause many kinds of illnesses. Some kinds of bacteria can grow on food. If you eat foods on which these bacteria are growing, you can become sick.

One of these food-borne bacteria is Salmonella. It makes 1.4 million people sick every year. Salmonella is often found in raw eggs and chicken. Cooking kills these bacteria, which is why it is so important to cook eggs, chicken, and other foods thoroughly.

But how long does it take these bacteria to pollute food? A team of scientists in South Carolina did an experiment. First, they placed an amount of Salmonella on three surfaces; wood, tile (瓦片), and carpet. They placed a piece of bread and a piece of bologna（一种大红肠）on each surface for 5, 30, or 60 seconds. After just 5 seconds, both the bread and the bologna picked up enough bacteria to make you sick.

So, forget the 5-second rule. If your toast drops on the floor, throw it away and get another piece of clean toast. And this time, be careful not to drop it!

1.In which part of a newspaper can you most probably find this passage?

A. Culture                  B. Health                    C. Advertisement              D. Technology

2. After dropping a piece of toast, a person who follows the “5-second rule” will         .

A. throw away dirty toast immediately and go away

B. pick up the toast as quickly as possible and eat it

C. eat the toast within 5 seconds and feel pleased

D. get another piece of clean toast quickly and eat it

3.The scientists in South Carolina did the experiment to __________ .

A. see how quickly bacteria can pollute food

B. show that the 5-second rule is correct

C. see how harmful bacteria are to people’s health

D. show that bacteria grow at different speeds on different foods

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In the rush to get to school, you drop a piece of toast on the floor. Do you throw it away or decide it’s still OK to eat? If you’re like most people, you eat it. Maybe you follow the “5-second rule”, which claims foods are safe to eat if you pick them up within 5 seconds after dropping them.

But you might want to think again. Scientists now say that 5 seconds is all it takes for foods to become polluted with enough bacteria to make you sick.

Bacteria can cause many kinds of illnesses. Some kinds of bacteria can grow on food. If you eat foods on which these bacteria are growing, you can become sick.

One of these food-borne bacteria is Salmonella. It makes 1.4 million people sick every year. Salmonella is often found in raw eggs and chicken. Cooking kills these bacteria, which is why it is so important to cook eggs, chicken, and other foods thoroughly.

But how long does it take these bacteria to pollute food? A team of scientists in South Carolina did an experiment. First, they placed an amount of Salmonella on three surfaces; wood, tile (瓦片), and carpet. They placed a piece of bread and a piece of bologna（一种大红肠）on each surface for 5, 30, or 60 seconds. After just 5 seconds, both the bread and the bologna picked up enough bacteria to make you sick.

So, forget the 5-second rule. If your toast drops on the floor, throw it away and get another piece of clean toast. And this time, be careful not to drop it!

1.In which part of a newspaper can you most probably find this passage?

A．Culture.　 B．Health.

C．Advertisement.　 D．Technology.

2.After dropping a piece of toast, a person who follows the “5-second rule” will______.

A. throw away dirty toast immediately and go away

B. pick up the toast as quickly as possible and eat it

C. eat the toast within 5 seconds and feel pleased

D. get another piece of clean toast quickly and eat it

3. The scientists in South Carolina did the experiment to ______.

A. see how quickly bacteria can pollute food

B. show that the 5-second rule is correct

C. see how harmful bacteria are to people’s health

D. show that bacteria grow at different speeds on different foods

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1.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Recycling helps to generate energy.

B.Bacteria and worms helps handle food waste.

C.The landfill is used to drive scavengers away.

D.Trash ash is carefully handled to save room.

2.What’s the purpose of the passage?

A.To inform us of trash treatment.

B.To appeal for trash classification.

C.To discuss solutions to trash pollution.

D.To raise awareness of the harm of trash.

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If he starts talking about his past, you will never___ from him.

A. put away  B. get away  C. throw away    D. take away

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In the past, most people would just throw away their worn-out appliances (家用电器)，but due to the many environmental issues that this has caused over the years, it is highly suggested to consider recycling or other ways.

Donate Your Appliances to an Organization

The first thing that most people think about when they hear about donating is giving old things to a charity or an organization. However, you should ensure that your appliances still work. Not only do you put repair costs on the charity, but you are also using the organization as a way to get rid of your junk.

Find a New Owner

There are many people that could greatly benefit from y our used appliances, including new couples, students, poverty-stricken families, and many others. Similar to donating to a charity, it is important to ensure that your appliances are in good working order, and if they are not, you can put up an ad definitely stating that you are giving away the broken appliances for free.

Contact a Recycling Company

Before you do recycle your old items, there are several things that you should be aware of. First of all, you need to know about how refrigerator freezers, and air conditioners are recycled, as often these must be covered. According to your city, you may be required to take off the doors of your appliances to protect children or animals from getting trapped inside and getting hurt.

Donate Your Appliances as Scrap (废品) Metal

If your old appliances are completely broken, it might be best to just give them away as scrap metal. Fortunately, there are many different organizations and companies that need as much metal as they can get. Additionally, you won't have to do any of the scrapping or tearing apart by your-selves, as professionals take care and effort in removing harmful elements.

1.What's the similarity between the first two ways?

A.The appliances are given away for free.

B.The appliances should be better in good condition.

C.The appliances will be sent to organizations.

D.The harmful parts of appliances must be got rid of.

2.If we want to recycle our old appliances, what should we consider?

A.What kind of appliances can be recycled.

B.Who can really benefit much from them.

C.Whether they will cause some danger or harm.

D.Which is the most suitable recycling company.

3.What can you do if you want to donate your completely broken appliances?

A.Tear them apart on your own.

B.Give them to companies that need metal.

C.Remove the harmful elements of them yourself.

D.Make sure companies that want the metal pay the delivery fee.

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In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one.

The　　　　 is that countries around the world have growing mountains of 　　　 because

People are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.

How did we　　　　 a throwaway society ? First of all, it is now easier to　　　 an object than to spend time and money to repair it.　　　　 modern manufacturing and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and　　　 .

Another cause is our　　　 of disposable(一次性)products. As 　　　 people we are always looking for 　　　 to save time and make our lives easier. Companies　　　　 thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.

Our appetite for new products also　　　 to the problem. We are 　　　 buying new things.

Advertisements persuade us that　　　　 is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we　　　　 useful possessions to make room for new ones.

All around the world, we can see the　　　 of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To　　　　 the amount of rubbish and to protect the 　　　 , more governments are requiring people to recycle materials.　　　　　 , this is not enough to solve(解决) our problem.

Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possession　　　 throwing them away.

We also need to rethink our attitudes about　　　　 . Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.

1.A. problem　 　　 B. reason　　　　 C. project　　 　　 D. key

2.A. gifts　　 　　 B. rubbish　 　　 C. debt　　 　　　　 D. products

3.A. face　 　　　 B. become　 　　 C. observe　　 　　　 D. change

4.A. hide　 　　　 B. control　　 　 C. replace　　 　　　 D. withdraw

5.A. Thanks to B. As to　　 　　 C. Except for　 　 D. Regardless of

6.A. safe　　 　　　 B. funny　　 　　 C. cheap　　 　　　　 D. powerful

7.A. love　　 　　　 B. lack　　 　　 C. prevention　 　 D. division

8.A. sensitive B. kind　　 　　　 C. brave　　 　　　　 D. busy

9.A. ways　 　　　 B. places　　 　　 C. jobs　　 　　　　 D. friends

10.A. donate　 　　 B. receive　　 　　 C. produce　　 　　　 D. preserve

11.A. adapts　 　　 B. returns　　 　 C. responds　 　　 D. contributes

12.A. tired of B. addicted to　 C. worried about　 D. ashamed for

13.A. newer　 　　 B. stronger　 　 C. higher　　 　　　 D. larger

14.A. pick up 　 B. pay for　　 　　 C. hold onto　 　 D. throw away

15.A. advantages B. purposes　 　 C. functions　 　 D. consequences

16.A. show　 　　　 B. record　　 　　 C. decrease　 　　 D. measure

17.A. technology B. environment　 C. consumers　 　　 D. brands

18.A. However　 　 B. Otherwise　　 C. Therefore　 　 D. meanwhile

19.A. by　 　　　　 B. in favour of C. after　　 　　　 D. instead of

20.A. spending　 B. collecting　　 C. repairing　 　 D. advertising

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In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The ___ is that countries around the world have growing mountains of ___ because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.

How did we ___ a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to ___ an object than to spend time and money to repair it. ___ modern manufacturing(制造业)and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and ___.

Another cause is our ___of disposable(一次性的)products. As ___ people, we are always looking for ___ to save time and make our lives easier. Companies ____ thousands of different kinds of disposable products:paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.

Our appetite for new products also ____ to the problem. We are ____ buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that ____ is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we ____ useful possessions to make room for new ones.

All around the world, we can see the ____ of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To ____ the amount of rubbish and to protect the ____, more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. ____, this is not enough to solve(解决)our problem.

Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions ____ throwing them away. We also need to rethink our attitudes about ____. Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.

1.A. key　　 B. reason　　 C. project　　 D. problem

2.A. gifts　　 B. rubbish　　 C. debt　　 D. products

3.A. face　　 B. become　　 C. observe　　 D. change

4.A. hide　　 B. control　　 C. replace　　 D. withdraw

5.A. Thanks to　　 B. As to　　 C. Except for　　 D. Regardless of

6.A. safe　　 B. funny　　 C. cheap　　 D. powerful

7.A. love　　 B. lack　　 C. prevention　　 D. division

8.A. sensitive　　 B. kind　　 C. brave　　 D. busy

9.A. ways　　 B. places　　 C. jobs　　 D. friends

10.A. donate　　 B. receive　　 C. produce　　 D. preserve

11.A. adapts　　 B. returns　　 C. responds　　 D. contributes

12.A. tired of　　 B. addicted to　　 C. worried about　　 D. ashamed for

13.A. newer　　 B. stronger　　 C. higher　　 D. larger

14.A. pick up　　 B. pay for　　 C. hold onto　　 D. throw away

15.A. advantages　　 B. purposes　　 C. functions　　 D. consequences

16.A. show　　 B. record　　 C. decrease　　 D. measure

17.A. technology　　 B. environment　　 C. consumers　　 D. brands

18.A. However　　 B. Otherwise　　 C. Therefore　　 D. Meanwhile

19.A. by　　 B. in favour of　　 C. after　　 D. instead of

20.A. spending　　 B. collecting　　 C. repairing　　 D. advertising

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In our modern world, when something wears out, we throw it away and buy a new one. The _______ is that countries around the world have growing mountains of _______ because people are throwing out more rubbish than ever before.

How did we _______ a throwaway society? First of all, it is now easier to _______ an object than to spend time and money to repair it. _______ modern manufacturing (制造业)and technology, companies are able to produce products quickly and inexpensively. Products are plentiful and _______.

Another cause is our _______of disposable (一次性的) products. As _______ people, we are always looking for _______ to save time and make our lives easier. Companies ________ thousands of different kinds of disposable products: paper plates, plastic cups, and cameras, to name a few.

Our appetite for new products also ________ to the problem. We are ________ buying new things. Advertisements persuade us that ________ is better and that we will be happier with the latest products. The result is that we ________ useful possessions to make room for new ones.

All around the world, we can see the ________ of this throwaway lifestyle. Mountains of rubbish just keep getting bigger. To ________ the amount of rubbish and to protect the ________, more governments are requiring people to recycle materials. ________, this is not enough to solve (解决) our problem.

Maybe there is another way out. We need to repair our possessions ________ throwing them away. We also need to rethink our attitudes about ________. Repairing our possessions and changing our spending habits may be the best way to reduce the amount of rubbish and take care of our environment.

1.A.key B.reason C.project D.problem

2.A.gifts B.rubbish C.debt D.products

3.A.face B.become C.observe D.change

4.A.hide B.control C.replace D.withdraw

5.A.Thanks to B.As to C.Except for D.Regardless of

6.A.safe B.funny C.cheap D.powerful

7.A.love B.lack C.prevention D.division

8.A.sensitive B.kind C.brave D.busy

9.A.ways B.places C.jobs D.friends

10.A.donate B.receive C.produce D.preserve

11.A.adapts B.returns C.responds D.contributes

12.A.tired of B.addicted to C.worried about D.ashamed for

13.A.newer B.stronger C.higher D.larger

14.A.pick up B.pay for C.hold onto D.throw away

15.A.advantages B.purposes C.functions D.consequences

16.A.show B.record C.decrease D.measure

17.A.technology B.environment C.consumers D.brands

18.A.However B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Meanwhile

19.A.by B.in favour of C.after D.instead of

20.A.spending B.collecting C.repairing D.advertising

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