Do you often visit bakeries (烘焙店) for a sweet treat? And have you ever wondered what happens to the unsold bread? Lately, this topic has brought a wide discussion on the Internet.
Unlike ice cream, bread is kept at room temperature, leading to a short shelf life (保质期).
“Freshly baked bread can only be kept for 24 hours, while packaged (包装好的) bread lasts 3 days.” said a bakery manager in Jiangxi Province. At the end of a day, some bakeries sell the near-expired (临期的) bread at a lower price. But others would rather throw it away because they are afraid that many customers will just wait until the end to buy cheaper bread.
If so, can bakeries make less bread in the first place to reduce waste? The answer is “No.” In fact, a shelf full of bread will increase people’s desire to buy more. Also, bakeries need to make many kinds of bread every day to meet different customers’ needs.
Throwing away the unsold bread will lead to a huge waste for sure, so some bakeries are looking for better ways to deal with it. For example, some bakeries sell near-expired products through “blind boxes”. At a bakery in Shanghai, there is a blind box sale from 8 to 9 p.m. every day. People can get a random (随机的) type of near-expired bread at a low price. “It’s great because it reduces food waste,” said one customer. “And the blind box always gives me a little surprise!” What’s more, some bakeries give away the near-expired products to people in need. Even the expired bread can be sent to recycling companies and turned into food for animals.
【小题1】How does the writer lead into the topic in Paragraph 1?A.By telling a story. | B.By asking questions. |
C.By giving an opinion. | D.By making comparisons. |
A.For one day. | B.For two days. | C.For three days. | D.For four days. |
①Selling unsold bread through “blind boxes”. ②Giving unsold bread to people in need.
③Sending expired bread to recycling companies. ④Providing fewer kinds of bread every day.
A.①②③ | B.①②④ | C.①③④ | D.②③④ |
A.How customers choose the best bread. | B.How people save food and avoid waste. |
C.How bakeries deal with unsold bread. | D.How companies recycle expired food. |
Being safe in your everyday life needs knowledge.
Always notice the environment around you. You shouldn’t walk alone outside. Make sure where the public phones are. If anything dangerous happens, you can find them easily.
A.Instead of putting your bag on your back, |
B.If you have to take a bus to a place far away, |
C.You should call the police. |
D.If you remember the following information, |
E.Sit behind the driver or with other people. |
F.If you are followed by someone you don’t know, |
Everyone has worries. How do you deal with (处理) your worries? There is always something you can do to help yourself feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no use and it can’t solve your problems. Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you worry most about grades, ask yourself these questions:
◆Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?
◆How do I get ready for class? Do I go over (复习) my notes even when there isn’t a test?
◆Have I tried different ways of studying?
If your worry is about a fight with your friend, you might write down all the things you could do—write a note to him or her, invite him or her to watch a basketball game, say sorry to him or her and so on. Once you have a list of things to do, you could choose one thing that may get your friend back.
You can ask for help when you’re worried. You can find someone to talk to, such as your parents, friends and teachers.
【小题1】If you are worried about grades, don’t ask yourself “________”.A.Why not give up studies? | B.Why are grades important? |
C.How do I get ready for class? | D.What do grades mean to me? |
A.leave him or her | B.try to make new friends |
C.invite him or her to watch a game | D.refuse to speak to him or her |
A.Work hard. | B.Talk to someone. |
C.Get ready for class. | D.Make a list. |
A.When people are worried. | B.Who is often worried. |
C.How to deal with worries. | D.What kinds of worries people have. |
The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between human brains and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memories if they want to. Here are some suggestions.
Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says " Hi! I'm Carlos. " Don't just say "hello". Repeat the person's name and say "Hello, Carlos”
Break a big number into small parts. For example, it's hard to remember 109244153. But if you break it into three parts-109/244/153, it will become easier.
Write down what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially when memorizing formulas(公式)or facts.
Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, it'll become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it's a good idea to, the new things you've learned that day.
Discuss with friends. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what's right or wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.
All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you am certain to improve your memory.
【小题1】How many suggestions am mentioned in the passage?A.Three. | B.Four. | C.Five. | D.Six. |
A.Storing it in a computer. | B.Breaking it into small parts. |
C.Discussing it with a friend. | D.Reviewing it before you sleep. |
A.Discussing Can Help You Remember Things | B.Reviewing Can Help You Improve Your Memory |
C.The Suggestions of Improving Memory | D.The Importance of Improving Memory |
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