What are the 1,000 foods to eat before you die?

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题目与答案

1. 27 Mimi Sheraton is currently working as a restaurant critic for the New York Times.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：FALSE

   原文定位：However, thanks to former New York Times restaurant critic, Smithsonian contribution and author Mimi Sheraton's latest book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die, your foodie life is about to get a whole lot more interesting

2. 28 The book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die was directly inspired by a popular travel guide.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：TRUE

   原文定位：Inspired by Patricia Schultz's best-selling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die (also published by Workman Publishing), Sheraton has rounded up 1,000 must-try dishes

   同义替换：「best-selling」↔「popular」

3. 29 Sheraton's book includes recipes for every one of the 1,000 foods mentioned.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：FALSE

   原文定位：along with details on historic and cultural context, tips on how to prepare or where to try a particular dish, and even several dozen recipes

   同义替换：「every one」↔「several dozen」

4. The book is organized not by country or type of food, but rather by the experience of eating itself
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：FALSE

   原文定位：The book is organized not by country or type of food, but rather by the experience of eating itself

5. 31 Sheraton has been a food writer for six decades.
   • TRUE
   • FALSE
   • NOT GIVEN

   答案：TRUE

   原文定位：It's a project that's been 10 years in the making—one that's as much a wonderful display of Sheraton's vast food knowledge (she's been writing about food for 60 years) as it is an ode to the world's sheer culinary diversity

6. 32 The main purpose of the first paragraph is to
   • criticize people's boring eating habits.
   • provide specific examples of exotic foods.
   • explain the health benefits of a global diet.
   • introduce the book by highlighting its adventurous nature.

   答案：introduce the book by highlighting its adventurous nature.

   原文定位：When was the last time you sat down to a meal of harnam meshwi, a.k.a. grilled pigeon, which is most likely found on a menu in Egypt? Or traveled to Oslo, Norway, for a breakfast of freshly caught shrimp? Chances are probably never. However, thanks to former New York Times restaurant critic, Smithsonian contribution and author Mimi Sheraton's latest book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die, your foodie life is about to get a whole lot more interesting

7. 33 According to the passage, the book includes all of the following EXCEPT
   • historical background for certain dishes.
   • recommendations on where to find specific foods.
   • nutritional information for each food item.
   • a small number of full recipes.

   答案：nutritional information for each food item.

   原文定位：Curated from cuisines around the globe, Sheraton has put them together in one large volume, along with details on historic and cultural context, tips on how to prepare or where to try a particular dish, and even several dozen recipes

8. 34 How is the book's structure described?
   • It is organized by country to make it easy for travelers.
   • It categorizes foods by their main ingredient.
   • It groups foods by the type of eating experience.
   • It is presented in a simple alphabetical list.

   答案：It groups foods by the type of eating experience.

   原文定位：The book is organized not by country or type of food, but rather by the experience of eating itself

9. 35 What is the author's stated goal for the book?
   • To create an objective and definitive ranking of world foods.
   • To settle debates about the best cuisines.
   • To inspire curiosity and appreciation for diverse foods.
   • To promote European and North American restaurants.

   答案：To inspire curiosity and appreciation for diverse foods.

   原文定位：She emphasizes that the book is a personal, albeit expert, guide rather than a definitive, objective ranking. The goal, she states, is to inspire curiosity and appreciation, not to end debate

10. Mimi Sheraton's book has been described as a 36_____ for anyone who loves food.

    答案：passport

    原文定位：Ultimately, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die serves as a passport to gastronomic adventure

    同义替换：「described」↔「serves」

11. It is noted for its narrative approach, where each entry is like a mini 37_____, explaining the cultural significance of a dish.

    答案：stories

    原文定位：Sheraton’s entries are more than just lists; they are miniature stories

12. While the book has faced some 38_____, particularly over the inclusion of common items and a potential regional bias,

    答案：controversies

    原文定位：Of course, a list of 1,000 items is bound to include some controversies

    同义替换：「faced」↔「include」

13. Sheraton clarifies that the selections are based on her own 39_____ and expert opinion.

    答案：personal travels

    原文定位：though Sheraton defends her selections by pointing to the extensive research and personal travels that informed her choices

    同义替换：「based on」↔「informed」

14. The ultimate aim of the book is to encourage readers to expand their 40_____ and embark on a gastronomic adventure.

    答案：culinary comfort zone

    原文定位：It challenges the reader to look beyond their culinary comfort zone, whether that means seeking out a rare ingredient, attempting a complex recipe at home, or simply ordering something unfamiliar at a local restaurant

    同义替换：「expand」↔「beyond」