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听力题 We have all heard about the importance of a balanced diet and seen poster after poster illustrating the four basic food groups and advising us to eat something from each group every day. Medical research has shown that the lack of a balanced diet can cause any number of physical problems, from fatigue to headaches to cancer.
But if we take a wider view we realize that it is not the lack of a balanced diet that causes problems. A bad diet is the symptom of more deeply rooted social, cultural, and economic problems. When people don’t eat right, it is often because they can not afford to do so or because they have been so inundated with ads for fast food that they find convenience more attractive than good health.
It may be because the stress of competing for success in school or at work has them seeking the comfort of candy bars, alcohol, and perhaps even drugs. Poverty, mass-marketing, and aggressive competition: these are the real causes of all the diet-related diseases. Putting posters of the four food groups in our classrooms will not begin to solve the real problems, which are too large to reduce to pictures on the wall.
We have all heard about the importance of a balanced diet and seen poster after poster illustrating the four basic food groups and advising us to eat something from each group every day. Medical research has shown that the lack of a balanced diet can cause any number of physical problems, from fatigue to headaches to cancer.
But if we take a wider view we realize that it is not the lack of a balanced diet that causes problems. A bad diet is the symptom of more deeply rooted social, cultural, and economic problems. When people don’t eat right, it is often because they can not afford to do so or because they have been so inundated with ads for fast food that they find convenience more attractive than good health.
It may be because the stress of competing for success in school or at work has them seeking the comfort of candy bars, alcohol, and perhaps even drugs. Poverty, mass-marketing, and aggressive competition: these are the real causes of all the diet-related diseases. Putting posters of the four food groups in our classrooms will not begin to solve the real problems, which are too large to reduce to pictures on the wall.
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听力题M: Who is the most famous person in Thailand
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听力题M: Hey, Karen
听力题 Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant.
Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn''t waited. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants, In a way, Kudzu is a sign of a labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn''t love it. If someone could invent some use for Kudzu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured.
Unless you have visited the southern United States, you probably have never heard of Kudzu. Kudzu, as any farmer in the south will sadly tell you, is a super-powered weed. It is a strong climbing plant. Once it gets started, Kudzu is almost impossible to stop. It climbs to the tops of the tallest trees. It can cover large buildings. Whole barns and farm houses have been known to disappear from view. Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove. Kudzu was once thought to be a helpful plant.
Originally found in Asia, it was brought to America to help protect the land from being swallowed by the sea. It was planted where its tough roots which grow up to five feet long could help hold back the soil. But the plant soon spread to places where it wasn''t waited. Farmers now have to fight to keep it from killing other plants, In a way, Kudzu is a sign of a labor shortage in the south. Where there is no one to work the fields, Kudzu soon takes over. The northern United States faces no threat from Kudzu. Harsh winters kill it off. The plant loves the warmth of the south, but the south surely doesn''t love it. If someone could invent some use for Kudzu and remove it from southern farmland, his or her fortune would be assured.
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听力题W: Oh, Jackie, I''ve had such a terrible day
听力题M: What is the most popular thing recently in Thailand?
W: Nowadays in Bangkok people are interested in new modern technology like iPod trains and mobiles.
M: What is the population of Thailand?
W: There are about 65 million in Thailand and most people live in Bangkok because it is the capital city of Thailand.
M: How many different types of Thai curry are there?
W: We have many kind of curry but the most well-known are green curry-like chicken curry and fish ball curry-and red curry, which we call " Pa Neang. " And main ingredients are coconut milk, chicken, pork and herb.
M: Do young Thai people know any Japanese musicians?
W: Yes, we know a lot, like Johnny''s Junior, Arashi, w -inds, and Utada Hikaru.
M: Which do young Thai people eat more of, bread, rice, or noodles?
W: Rice is the main food for Thai people. Nowadays we eat more bread and more noodles.
M: What is the most popular sport in Thailand?
W: Thai people like to watch soccer — mostly interested in Premier League, Bundesliga and Calcio Serie A and we like to play badminton too.
M: What do most Thai people eat when they are cold?
W: Thank you for your question. In Thailand it''s not too cold in winter but some people love eating Tom Yam Kung in December and January.
M: Do most Thai people like to take photos? Why or why not?
W: Most Thai people like to take photos because Thailand has many beautiful places and beautiful people — so that''s why we love to take photos.
M: What is the most popular thing recently in Thailand?
W: Nowadays in Bangkok people are interested in new modern technology like iPod trains and mobiles.
M: What is the population of Thailand?
W: There are about 65 million in Thailand and most people live in Bangkok because it is the capital city of Thailand.
M: How many different types of Thai curry are there?
W: We have many kind of curry but the most well-known are green curry-like chicken curry and fish ball curry-and red curry, which we call " Pa Neang. " And main ingredients are coconut milk, chicken, pork and herb.
M: Do young Thai people know any Japanese musicians?
W: Yes, we know a lot, like Johnny''s Junior, Arashi, w -inds, and Utada Hikaru.
M: Which do young Thai people eat more of, bread, rice, or noodles?
W: Rice is the main food for Thai people. Nowadays we eat more bread and more noodles.
M: What is the most popular sport in Thailand?
W: Thai people like to watch soccer — mostly interested in Premier League, Bundesliga and Calcio Serie A and we like to play badminton too.
M: What do most Thai people eat when they are cold?
W: Thank you for your question. In Thailand it''s not too cold in winter but some people love eating Tom Yam Kung in December and January.
M: Do most Thai people like to take photos? Why or why not?
W: Most Thai people like to take photos because Thailand has many beautiful places and beautiful people — so that''s why we love to take photos.
听力题W: Tang Lin?
M: Yes!
W: Please sit down
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听力题W: It''s going to be different from school
听力题W: Hey, you got a new television!
M: Yes
听力题Bows and arrows are one of man''s oldest weapons
听力题M: Hello, Shirley
听力题W: Hello everybody
听力题 Consumers are being confused and misled by the huge amount of environmental claims made by household products, according to a "green labeling" study published by Consumers International on Friday.
The study was written and researched by Britain''s National Consumer Council (NCC) for lobby group Consumers International. It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission.
"While many good and useful claims are being made, it is clear there is a long way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy," said Consumers International director Anna Fielder.
The 10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. It found that products sold in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average.
The report focused on claims made by specific products, such as detergents, insect sprays and some garden products. It did not test the claims, but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International Standards Organization (ISO) in September 1999.
The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as "environmentally friendly" and "non-polluting" cannot be verified.
Consumers are being confused and misled by the huge amount of environmental claims made by household products, according to a "green labeling" study published by Consumers International on Friday.
The study was written and researched by Britain''s National Consumer Council (NCC) for lobby group Consumers International. It was funded by the German and Dutch governments and the European Commission.
"While many good and useful claims are being made, it is clear there is a long way to go in ensuring shoppers are adequately informed about the environmental impact of products they buy," said Consumers International director Anna Fielder.
The 10-country study surveyed product packaging in Britain, Western Europe, Scandinavia and the United States. It found that products sold in Germany and the United Kingdom made the most environmental claims on average.
The report focused on claims made by specific products, such as detergents, insect sprays and some garden products. It did not test the claims, but compared them to labeling guidelines set by the International Standards Organization (ISO) in September 1999.
The ISO labeling standards ban vague or misleading claims on product packaging, because terms such as "environmentally friendly" and "non-polluting" cannot be verified.
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