A. dried B. forces C. world D. benefit E. provide F. freezing
G. active H. outdoors I. preserving J. convenient K. technology
Food drying is one of the oldest methods of 41________ food. Since drying reduces the moisture in foods, making them lightweight and 42________ to store, it can be easily used in place of other food preservation techniques. In fact, one can even use drying along with other food preservation techniques such as 43________ or canning, which would make the process of food preservation even better.
Drying food is simple, safe and easy to learn. The early American settlers practiced drying food using the natural 44________ of sun and wind, and today, the use of 45________ has revolutionized this method of preserving food. With modern food dehydrators (脱水剂), foods such as fruit leathers, fruit chips, 46________ nuts and seeds and meat jerky, can all be kept year-round at home.
Being easy to store and carry and requiring no refrigeration makes dried foods ideal for domestic use as well as for use in the rough 47________.
Moreover, dried foods are good sources of quick energy and wholesome nutrition, since the only thing lost during preservation is moisture. For instance, meat jerky, dried nuts and seeds are good sources of protein for a snack or a meal. The fruit leathers and chips 48________ plenty of quick energy. Dried vegetables, too, can be used to prepare wholesome casseroles (炖菜) and soups and the nutritional value can be enhanced by using the soaking water for cooking. Therefore, dried foods are an easy food option for busy executives, hungry backpackers and 49________ women and children, all of whom can 50________ from the ease of use and nutritional content of dried foods.
I, J, F, B, K, A, H, E, G, D
Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.
Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.
In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.
Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.
In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.
Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?
Main comparisons | Contexts |
__76__ are changing | In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first ___77____. |
Nowadays, people seem to be more ____78____about themselves. | |
___79___are changing too. | People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的). |
People may strive to achieve their own __80___ at the price of their coworkers. | |
The author’s understanding | |
___81____ for the changes in author’s eyes | Fierce __82___ and great __83___on modern people may be responsible for the changes. |
The author’s ___84____towards topic | A relationship which can ___85___ two sides should be established. |