It is generally agreed__11__that fast food is a great solution to the problem of what to eat. However, it is___12___ as less nutritious than a healthy meal, which is what growing children need. For years nutritionists have been trying to get children into the ___13__ of eating healthy food. Without a __14___, this has not been easy, __15__ in mind that they have had to compete with numerous fast food restaurants which are very popular with young people.
Nutritious have lately come up with an idea which could prove to be successful. This involves teaching children how to cook and in the ___16__- to enjoy the taste of fresh food. In the long run, this may keep them__17___ fast food. There are already a number of school projects throughout Britain that are experimenting with the idea. They begin by making vegetarian pizzas both the dough and the topping. Many children were__18__ with their home-made pizzas. When they compared their pizzas with ready-made ones, the differences were__19__. They found the__20__ too fatty and not as delicious as the home-made ones. Throughout the lessons, the teenagers learn about quality and become __21__ at the different techniques___22__ in cooking. To their credit, they become interested in cooking and __23___ they are fond of home-made food and even learn how to look after themselves by eating nutritious food.
__24_, nutritionists would like to get children cooking at home, too. It may be messy, but it is also a (n) ___30___ for parents to spend quality time with their children.
11. A. / B. with C. upon D. to
12. A. regarded B. observed C. noticed D. recognized
13. A. custom B. habit C. routine D. habitat
14. A. warning B. failure C. delay D. doubt
15. A. staying B. getting C. keeping D. hold
16. A. duty B. course C. process D. task
17. A. off B. back C. out of D. up with
18. A. enthusiastic B. astonished C. impressed D. keen
19. A. noticeable B. unique C. available D. original
20. A. latest B. last C. later D. latter
21 .A able B. skillful C. efficient D. optimistic
22 A. connected B. included C. involved D. linked
23 A. in no time B. on time C. at times D.at one time
24. A. Otherwise B. Though C. Finally D. Additionally
25. A. situation B. position C. opportunity D. occasion
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