2012年12月四级听力真题及答案

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  Section C

  Americans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide (36) ______ of food available. They have a broader (37) ______ of nutrition (营养), so they buy more fresh fruit and (38) _______ than ever before. At the same time, Americans (39)______ increasing quantities of sweets and sodas.

  Statistics show that the way people live (40) ______ the way they eat. American lifestyles have changed. There are now growing numbers of people who live alone, (41) ______ parents and children, and double-income families. These changing lifestyles are (42) ______ for the increasing number of people who must (43) ______ meals or sometimes simply go without them. Many Americans have less time than ever before to spend preparing food. (44) ______________Moreover, Americans eat out nearly four times a week on average.

  It is easy to study the amounts and kinds of food that people consume. (45) _____________This information not only tells us what people are eating, but also tells us about the changes in attitudes and tastes. (46) __ Instead, chicken, turkey and fish have become more popular. Sales of these foods have greatly increased in recent years.

  参考答案

  36selection of

  37knowledge

  38vegetables

  39purchase

  40determines

  41single

  42responsible

  43rush

  44Partly as a consequence of this limited time, over half of all American homes now have microwave ovens.

  45The United States Department of Agriculture and the food industry collect sales statistics and keep accurate records.

  46Red meat, which used to be the most popular choice for dinner, is no longer an American favorite.


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