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【题目】 Organic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food, but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food. However, there are people who think it is a waste of money.

There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides(杀虫剂). In many countries organic foods have special labels. These guarantee that the products are natural.

Some people think organic means locally grown. Originally this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There weren’t enough organic ingredients(原料), such as grain and cattle. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.

Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems such as cancer. Many health professionals disagree. Few studies prove that organic foods prevent health problems. Health specialists worry more about bacteria(病毒), such as E. coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non-organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.

Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.

【1】What is probably the major concern of organic food consumers?

A.Price.B.Safety.C.Freshness.D.Variety.

【2】What is the doctors’ suggestion?

A.Grow your own food.B.Reduce the use of pesticides.

C.Make sure the food is clean.D.Buy large companies’ products.

【3】Which of the following do most people agree on organic food?

A.It tastes better.B.It is easier to grow.

C.It contains more fat.D.It is more nutritious.

【4】Where does this text probably come from?

A.A recipe book.B.A chemistry paper.

C.A medical report.D.A health magazine.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【4】D

【解析】

本文是议论文。文章论述了人们对有机食物的价格、有机食物是否更有营养等的不同观点。

【1】推理判断题。根据最后一段中Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.(它是否更健康可能需要更多的研究。然而，有机食品消费者认为安全总比后悔好)可推知，有机食品消费者最关心的应该还是食品的安全问题。故选B。

【2】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中Health specialists worry more about bacteria(病毒), such as E. coli and salmonella. These can get into contact with organic and non-organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully. Handling meat carefully is important too.(健康专家更担心细菌病毒，如大肠杆菌和沙门氏菌。它们会接触到有机和非有机食物。医生建议清洗农产品时要非常小心。小心处理肉类也很重要)可推知，健康专家认为无论是有机还是非有机食物，都要确保食品是干净的。故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据第二段中的Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides(杀虫剂)…These guarantee that the products are natural.(有机农场不使用农药，如杀虫剂……这些保证了产品是天然的)可知，有机食品是天然种植的。再根据最后一段中的Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better.(大多数人认为天然种植的食物味道更好)可推知，大多数人认为有机食品的味道更好。故选A。

【4】推理判断题。根据最后一段中Is tastier food worth the extra money?This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.(更美味的食物值得额外的钱吗?这是一个观点问题。它是否更健康可能需要更多的研究。然而，有机食品消费者认为安全总比后悔好)可知，本文主要论述人们对有机食物的价格、有机食物是否更有营养等的不同观点。由此可知，本文内容与健康饮食有关，因此应该来自于健康杂志。故选D。