【文章內容簡介】 human being. Instead, it is between our bodies and our food.”Nowadays, for most people in the world’s wealthiest countries, food is a hobby, an enthusiasm, and even something fashionable.Turn on the TV in the US, UK or France, and you’ll find at least one channel feeding this popular obsession (迷戀).uAnd most of us know at least one person who thinks of themselves as a “foodie”. It’s almost impossible nowadays to check our social media apps without at least two or three photos of delicious meals appearing on our screen － however annoying we may find it.But behind the fancy recipes and social media bragging (夸耀), many of us forget how much we take food for granted.This is why World Food Day is held each year by the United Nations on Oct 16. The day allows the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization to highlight (強調) both the progress that has been made against hunger, and the awful amount of progress that still needs to be made.Take Kenya for example. This East African nation has been suffering terrible droughts, some of the worst in recent years. The result is that people are beginning to starve. Children in particular are suffering, with some of them even dying.This may seem shocking to know, especially as many cultures outside of Africa think of food in a pletely different way. But even in developed nations in the West, families on low ines are forced to use food banks － organizations that hand out donated food to those who can’t afford to pay for it themselves.So what can we do on World Food Day? One good way to spend it would be to feel humble and appreciate what we have. After all, food is essential for our survival, but not everyone is as lucky as we are when it es to dinner time.12. The author borrowed Mariette DiChristina’s words to ______.A. discuss the latest trend in the food industryB. point out the food shortage problem in the worldC. emphasize the connection between food and humanityD. show the importance of food for human survival13. According to the article, food shows on TV in the US, UK and France ______.A. have turned many people into foodiesB. are very popular among viewersC. will soon be replaced by social media appsD. often mislead people’s opinion of food issues14. World Food Day is celebrated to ______.A. raise awareness of the issues behind hungerB. share fancy recipes and promote food culturesC. call on people to donate food to those in needD. inform people of the food crisis in Africa15. The author suggests in the last paragraph that people should ______.A. give more food to charity B. share food with their neighborsC. feel grateful for the food they eat D. skip meals sometimes to save food第二節(jié)(共5小題。每小題3分,滿分15分)根據(jù)短文內容,從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it’s easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:?Schedule yearly exams.16 . Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. ?Protect against UV rays (紫外線).Longterm stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. 17.?Give your eyes a break. Twothirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using puters or other digital