Dumping Diet
雅思(阅读)模拟试卷17(题后含答案及解析)
雅思（阅读）模拟试卷17(题后含答案及解析) 题型有：1. Reading ModuleReading Module (60 minutes)READING PASSAGE 1You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 1-13, which are based on Reading Passage 1 below.These invasive species are ruining the retail ecosystem A Invasive species often triumph as a result of good intentions gone wrong. Take Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), introduced to Britain by enthusiastic Victorian gardeners who thought it an ornamental delight that doubled as cattle feed. But from just a scrap of root no bigger than a pea it could grow through tarmac, pavements and brick walls. A century later, its spread is considered such a threat that planting or dumping knotweed is a crime. Knotweed is so hated because it suffocates other plants, replacing them with an unproductive, leafy monotony. Then there is the Nile perch (Lates niloticus), branded one of the world’s worst invaders by conservationists. It’s a freshwater fish that can grow to huge proportions. Again, with good intentions, it was introduced in 1954 to Lake Victoria, straddling Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Since then it has helped push over 200 well-established local fish species to extinction. Like the Nile perch, the cane toad (Bufo marinus) eats almost anything it gets its mouth around. Introduced for pest control, it turned out to be noisy, fast-spreading, and a greater pest itself.B As it is in nature, so it is in the economy. Big superstores and chain retailers were allowed to spread by planners, town councils and governments in awe of big business. But then it started to go wrong. The chains became the economic equivalent of invasive species: hungry, indiscriminate, often antisocial and destructive. When no one was paying much attention, the superstores and cloned shops grew to dominate and suffocate the economic ecosystem. They passed through planning regulations as easily as knotweed pushes through tarmac, devoured smaller and independent retailers with as much reflection as the Nile perch cleansing Lake Victoria of competition. They were often introduced to provide a specific service but outgrew their habitats until their cash—till song could be heard on every street corner, forecourt, roundabout and out-of-town shopping centre. Neither in balance, nor even a boom-bust cycle with other similar, local species of shop; they began permanently to displace them.C Natural scientists use a whole new term to describe the current epoch of comprehensive, global human interference in ecosystems. Our time, they sa5 should be called the “Homogocene” to describe the way that distinctiveness and difference are being eroded. A combination of the creep of invasive species and habitats destroyed by development is driving a mass extinction. The World Conservation Union warns that such invasions are leading to the irretrievable loss of native biodiversity. Typical characteristics of an invasive species include the absence of predators, hardiness, and a generalist diet. Whatever the reason for their arrival andproliferation, invasive species tend to cause a disruption of the ecosystem that is catastrophic for native species.D The big, centralised logistical operations of the supermarkets are likewise driving the homogenisation of business, shopping, eating, farming, food, the landscape, the environment and our daily lives. In the process, Britain is being sucked into a vortex of US-style, chain-store-led, clone retailing, both in towns and in soulless “big-box”out-of-town shopping parks—what they call in the US, with its associated suburban sprawl, the “dead zone”. They are spreading in the way “invasive species” spread in nature, lacking checks and balances, killing off diversity and “native” (in other words, local) species. Tesco is not the only guilty party (think of McDonald’s, Starbucks and Gap), but it is possibly the largest driving force. With around 2000 stores in Britain, almost one third of the grocery market, and rapid international growth, City analysts believe the brand has the land and resources in place already to double its UK floorspace. Can anything stop it?E Bear in mind those characteristics of an invasive species: the absence of predators (real commercial competition or effective regulators to hold them back); hardiness (the legions of corporate lawyers, financial leverage and endless commercial cost-cutting); and a generalist diet (supermarkets will sell virtually anything, and chain stores operate according to a low common denominator). If you want diversity in your world rather than one kind of plant in your garden, one kind of fish in your lake and only one type of venomous, croaking toad under your shed, then you have to manage for that outcome. When we garden, we hold back aggressive, opportunistic plants in order to keep space open for a celebration of variety and colour.F Like it or not (and it is something about which most policy makers and economists are in deep denial), weakly regulated markets give free rein to economic invasive species and hence tend towards monopoly. This is the great modern economic irony. Advocates of free markets argue against checks and balances to counter the power of big business, but in doing so ultimately destroy the possibility of markets that could meaningfully be called free, or, rather, “open”. They resist anti-monopoly regulation in the name of providing consumer choice, and in the process they ultimately destroy it. In some important ways, we are returning to an earlier phase of corporatism. Henry Ford told customers they could have any colour of car, as long as it was black. The scale and seriousness of Tesco’s ambition means that, before long, unless we recognise what is happening and have regulators up to the job, one day we will be able to shop anywhere we like, as long as it’s Tesco.Questions 1-4The text has 6paragraphs (A-F). Which paragraph contains each of the following pieces of information?1．The suggestion that the government should legislate to control invasive species of a corporate nature.正确答案：F*2．Examples of the problems with the spread of specific invasive species innature.正确答案：A*3．A description of how invasive species in nature are different from other ones.正确答案：C*4．Examples of companies that can be considered invasive species.正确答案：DQuestions 5-8Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text.5．Japanese knotweed was used for decoration and as ______.正确答案：cattle feed*6．“Homogocene” is the word used by natural scientists to describe the ______ we are living in.正确答案：epoch*7．______, plenty of money and cost-cutting increase the strength of big supermarkets.正确答案：Corporate lawyers/Lawyers*8．The article suggests that ______ allow economic invasive species to do what they want and eventually lead to monopolies.正确答案：weakly regulated marketsQuestions 9-13Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1? TRUE——if the information in the text agrees with the statement FALSE——if the information in the text contradicts the statement NOT GIVEN——if there is no information on this9．The Nile perch was introduced in to Lake Victoria as a source of food for local people.A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：C*10．Planning regulations have been ineffective against big supermarkets.A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：A*11．Supermarkets in Britain sell a limited range of products.A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：B*12．Chain stores only sell low-quality goods.A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：C*13．The writer is against the domination of big supermarkets.A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：AREADING PASSAGE 2You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 14-26, which are based on Reading Passage 2 below.Fruit that Falls Far from the Tree A In the 2002 football World Cup, France, the reigning world champions, suffered a humiliating defeat to unfancied Senegal. All 11 members of the victorious Senegalese team had played for European clubs. They were not alone. By 2000, the first andsecond divisions of Europe’s leagues had poached enough African players to field 70 teams. So, have greedy European clubs deprived Senegal of its best footballers, or has the prospect of a lucrative career in Europe encouraged more Senegalese to take up the beautiful game?B This question Is posed by a new book, “Give Us Your Best and Brightest”, by Devesh Kapur and John McHale. The authors are development economists first, football fans second (if at all). They see the emigration of African players as a highly visible example of the “brain drain”. Less visible, but more worrying, is the departure of the poor world’s doctors, nurses and teachers to more lucrative job markets in the rich world. Ghana, for example, has only 6.2 doctors per 100000 people. Perhaps three-quarters of its doctors leave within ten years of qualifying C The answer to the Senegal conundrum Is of course “both”: the best players leave, and the dream of emulating them motivates many others to take their place. The real question is whether the second effect outweighs the first, leaving the game in Senegal stronger or weaker than it otherwise would be. A few economists, including Andrew Mountford, of Royal Holloway (part of the University of London), and Oded Stark, of the University of Bonn. think the net effect of the brain drain is similarly ambiguous. The prospect of securing a visa to America or Australia should tempt more people in poor countries to Invest in education. Mr Stark calls this a “brain gain”. If the temptation is strong enough, and the chances of landing a visa low enough, the poor country could even come out ahead: it might gain more qualified (if disappointed) doctors and engineers than it loses.D As with all debates about the brain drain, theory has rim ahead of evidence. The numbers on international flows of people are much patchier than those on cross-border flows of goods or capital. In a recent paper, Mr Stark and his co-authors investigate internal migration Instead. The rural villages of Mexico lose many of their brightest sons and daughters to Jobs in titles or border towns, Those Mexicans who leave their home villages tend to be better-educated than those who stay. Despite this, the example the leavers set (and the job leads they provide) raises the average level of schooling of those left behind. Because they can aspire to a world beyond the village, even if they never reach it, young Mexicans have an added reason to stay In school beyond a ninth year, the authors show.E Even if the brain drain does leave a country with a better-educated populace, is this necessarily a good thing? Education is not free, and some of those who gambled on a diploma as a ticket overseas will regret their decision. Mr Stark assumes that people in poor countries tend to demand too little education. A person’s productivity depends on the skills of those around him, as well as his own. Because of these spillovers, an individual’s education Is worth more to the economy as a whole than it is to himself, and he will underinvest in it as a result. Mr Stark sees limited emigration as one way to fix this market failure.F India’s software engineers are perhaps an example of this principle at work. Indian students had little reason to learn computer coding before there was a software industry to employ them. Such an Industry could not take root without computer engineers to man lt. The dream of a job In Silicon valley, however, was enough to luremany of India’s bright young things into coding and that was enough to hatch an indigenous software industry where none existed befits.G India’s valley-dwellers represent just one contingent in a much larger diaspora. According to the most exhaustive study of the brain drain, released last month by the World Bank, there were 1.04m Indian-born people, educated past secondary school, living in the 30 relatively rich countries of the OECD in 2000. (An unknown number of them acquired their education outside their country of birth, the report notes.) This largely successful diaspora is more than just something to envy and emulate. Its members can be a source of know-how and money, and provide valuable entrees into foreign markets and supply chains.H Messrs Kaput and McHale think India’s relatively happy experience with its educated emigres is more likely to be the exception than the rule. Its million-strong brain drain represents Just 43% of its vast graduate population, according to the Bank. By contrast, almost 47% of Ghana’s highly educated native sons live in the OECD; for Guyana, the figure is 89%. This is not a stimulative leeching of talent; it is a haemorrhage.I Emigration, as Mr Stark suggests, might be a spur to greater accomplishment, and the poor world’s talent, like Senegal’s footballers, deserves a chance to compete on a global stage. It is not easy to run a managed “emigration”policy. The drain of educated minds from poor countries is mostly determined by host countries’rules, not home countries’Interests, There will be tremendous pressure to loosen those rules in the future, not least because, as the baby-boom generation retires, it will seek to “backfill the taxpaying workforce behind it”, as Messrs Kapur and McHale put it. The rich world no longer welcomes the tired and the huddled; It looks set to compete ever more fiercely for the bright and the qualified.Questions 14-17The text has 9 paragraphs (A-I). Which paragraph does each of the following headings best fit?14．Brain gain or brain drain?正确答案：C*15．Brain haemorrhage正确答案：H*16．Migrants can be connectors正确答案：G*17．Opportunities lead to longer education正确答案：DQuestions 18-22According to the text, FIVE of the following statements are true. Write the corresponding letters in answer boxes 18 to 22 in any order.[A] Emigration of health care workers is more important than that of footballers.[B] If the chances of getting a visa to a rich country are low, this could benefit poor countries.[C] It is difficult to measure the flow of money across national borders.[D] A person’s productivity depends, to a certain extent, on the productivity of those around him/her.[E] Many Indians were unsuccessful in getting to America so they set up coding industries in India.[F] Most Indian-born people with degrees got those degrees outside India.[G] Most Indian emigrants return to India.[H] International migration policy is largely decided by rich countries rather than poor ones.18．【18】______正确答案：A*19．【19】______正确答案：B*20．【20】______正确答案：D*21．【21】______正确答案：E*22．【22】______正确答案：HQuestions 23-26According to the information given in the text, choose the correct answer from the choices given.23．Senegal ______.A．was not expected to beat France in the 2002 World Cup.B．provides most of the African football players in Europe.C．provides more footballers to Europe than any other African country.正确答案：A*24．Football players leaving Senegal for Europe is good because ______.A．they are not actually the best players.B．they encourage other people to play football well.C．there are too many footballers in Senegal.正确答案：B*25．Oded Stark researched internal migration because ______.A．he is from Mexico.B．international migration is hard to measure.C．Mexicans tend to migrate within their own country.正确答案：B*26．India’s brain drain is not a big problem because ______.A．it represents a small percentage of India’s highly educated population.B．Indian people are spread all over the world.C．India’s government restricts emigration carefully.正确答案：AREADING PASSAGE 3You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 27-40, which are based on Reading Passage 3 below. Black Gold Dark chocolate used to be an acquired taste. The trouble is, we’ve all acquired it. As cocoa prices soar, and a shortage looms, our changing tastes could be threatening the very source of our pleasure. A 25% jump in dark chocolate sales in the UK pretty much speaks for itself. As a nation we are turning our backs on the bland taste of milk chocolate, which is often saturated with vegetable oil. Dark chocolate now dominates counters in many supermarkets. Chocoholics should brace themselves. Fears over a global chocolate shortage have sparked a run on the dark stuff on world cocoa markets that has pushed the price up of cacao beans (used to make cocoa) to their highest level for more than two years. The price of cocoa futures, which is how the beans are traded on world commodity markets, has climbed steadily since last November, reviving fears of the cocoa crisis of 2002 that forced major manufacturers such as Nestle to hike the price of some of its chocolate bars.Although speculators have been fingered for pushing the price of cocoa higher, British chocolate aficionados must share at least some of the blame for the run on the bean. Soaring demand for dark chocolate in the UK has put a rocket under the global price of cacao beans, compounding the impact of a severe drought in West Africa, which is home to much of the world’s cacao bean supplies. Consumers are doing the samething in chocolate as in the rest of the food market. They are trading up and being more discerning about what they buy. All of the country’s top supermarket chains have added new premium dark chocolate varieties to their own-brand ranges in response to this phenomenon. Supermarkets have also expanded the number of dark chocolate lines they stock, dwarfing their milk chocolate variants in some cases. Of course, it takes more beans to produce a bar of dark chocolate than are needed for a bar of milk—and that’s at the root of the problem, Yesterday the cost of cacao beans for delivery in July on the London cocoa exchange shot to ￡1028 a tonne on exceptionally heavy trading. This was up ￡22 on the day and the highest price that the crop has fetched at any point since November 2004. The cost of buying cacao beans was pushed higher by canny investors who have placed record bets that prices will keep rising. Hedge funds, which make money by punting on whether commodity or share prices will rise or fall, have swallowed up a third of the cocoa contracts traded in New York, the other main cocoa trading centre. So far, industry buyers, such as Cadbury Schweppes, have refrained from joining the frenzy, although traders believe that a jump in prices will prompt them to build up their stocks.Prices have risen nearly thirty par cent since the beginning of December, largely on growing concern about what farmers in lvory Coast, the biggest cacao bean producer in west Africa, have dubbed the worst drought in living memory. To make matters worse, demand is outstripping supply as the teeth of consumers in developing markets begin to sweeten. The International Cocoa Organisation predicts a global cocoa shortfall of around 100000 tonnes this year alone, although private forecasts warn the deficit could be as much as 250000 tonnes.Getting the right beans is becoming crucial in a market that is fast following in the footsteps of wine and coffee in terms of getting consumers to appreciate its effect on the palate. People these days are willing to experiment more with food and drink. Rather like wine and coffee, people are realising there are varieties of chocolate available. Dark used to be a niche, but not any longer. With dark chocolate you ere tasting the cocoa, whereas with milk you are tasting the recipe. There are 450 different flavour elements in a single cacao bean, which itself varies in taste depending on where it is grown. Chocolate from Colombia might seem peppery, while chocolate from Venezuela might small like vanilla, for example. This is driving demand for an uber premium version: the so-celled single-estate chocolate bar, which sources its beans from a single location. Scientists are failing over themselves to complete studies showing that moderate consumption of high-quality chocolate can be good for you? Only last week a Harvard professor unveiled research suggesting that a nutrient in cocoa celled epicatechin could lower the risks of cancer, strokes, heart disease and diabetes. Dr Norman Hollenberg, of Harvard Medical School, based his findings on a study of the Kuna people of Panama, who are weaned on cocoa and can drink up to 40 cups of the stuff a week. Separete research at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, late lest year found that snacking on dark chocolate decreased the development of potentially fatal blood dots. And other studies have found that dark chocolate has proportionately mare antioxidants than other foods that are better known for their health-giving properties, such as red wine, green tea and berries.Health has probably played a role, but more as a justification for consumption than anything else. One of dark chocolate’s big selling points is that it doesn’t trap the chocoholic in the same downward sugar-craving spiral as milk chocolate versions. Parents should bear this in mind when they go shopping for snacks for their children.A new breed of fashionable diets has also helped to promote the cause of dark chocolate. Most dieticians agree that a little of what you fancy does you mom good than outright denial. Some experts think more people are eating dark chocolate because the products have got better. The challenge with higher cocoa variants is to get the right trade-off between the percentage of bitter-tasting cocoa, which is where all the good micronutrients come from, and sugar. In the past, dark chocolate was bitter and reasonably gritty tasting. Some companies use a gentle-tasting cocoa bean which, if you’re new to dark chocolate, doesn’t scare you off. Adding a hint of vanilla can also help. Vanilla acts as a seasoning to soften the biter notes of the cocoa and to bring out the sweetness.Questions 27-30For each question, only ONE of the choices is correct. Write the corresponding letter in the appropriate box on your answer sheet.27．In the UK, people are eating more ______.A．chocolate.B．dark chocolate.C．milk chocolate.正确答案：B*28．Cocoa prices are rising for several reasons, but not because of ______.A．a water shortage in West Africa.B．speculators.C．transportation problems.正确答案：C*29．Industry buyers are ______.A．buying far more cacao beans than usual.B．not buying enough cacao beans to make chocolate.C．not yet responding to the price rise in cacao beans.正确答案：C*30．______ are trying hard to prove that chocolate can be good for you.A．ManufacturersB．cientistsC．Advertisers正确答案：BQuestions 31-35Complete the following sentences using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text.31．A worldwide ______ in chocolate production is expected this year.正确答案：shortfall/deficit*32．Chocolate is becoming like ______ in that people are looking for fresh tastes.正确答案：wine and coffee*33．Dark chocolate can prevent deadly ______.正确答案：blood clots*34．Most dieticians disagree with the concept of ______ when dieting.正确答案：outright denial*35．Some companies have made their dark chocolate less ______.正确答案：gritty tastingQuestions 36-40Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passge 3? TRUE——if the information in the text agrees with the statement FALSE——if the information in the text contradicts the statement NOT GIVEN——if there is no information on this36．Not one company has yet increased the price of its chocolate bars.A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：B*37．Chocolate consumers in Britain are moving to higher quality brands.A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：A*38．London and New York are the biggest cocoa trading centres. A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：A*39．The taste of cacao beans depends on the climate where it is grown. A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：C*40．Vanilla is used in most types of dark chocolate.A．真B．假C．NOT GIVEN正确答案：C。
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Combination of Flavors
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正文: 列点: 1、首先: First/Firstly/First of all/In the first place 2、第二： Second/Secondly
Unit 3 1. come along 跟随;到达;进步;赶快
2. work out 锻炼；计算出;解决
3. make it 获得成功；准时到达
4. set an example 树立榜样
5. fall apart 破裂；破碎；崩溃
6. lose heart 丧失信心；泄气 7. give up 放弃；投降
必修一、二重点语法 一、句型结构 1.主-谓 Everybody went. 2.主-系-表 The leaves are yellow. 3. 主-谓-宾 He buys a book. 4.第四种句型:主-谓-间接宾语-直接宾语 I gave my son the book. 5.主-谓-宾-宾补 I found the project difficult. （difficult 就是宾语 project 的补足语。） 6.There be 句型 There are many children in the park. 7.主语+谓语+状语 She arrives early. 8.主语+谓语+宾语+状语 I drive my car every day. 二．定语从句 （一）定义 1．在复合句中，对某一名词或代词起修饰作用的从句叫作定语从句。 被修饰的名词或代词叫作先行词，引导定语从句的词叫作关系词。 2．关系词：关系代词（that，which，who，whom，whose）
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我的好习惯英语作文五句话和坏习惯六年级
我的好习惯英语作文五句话和坏习惯六年级全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Good and Bad HabitsEvery person has habits, some good and some bad. Habits are the little things we do regularly, often without even thinking about them. As a 6th grade student, I have my own set of habits that impact my daily life. Some of these habits help me to be successful, while others hold me back or cause problems. It's important to be aware of our habits and work on keeping the good ones while changing the bad ones.One of my good habits is being organized with my schoolwork. I always keep my backpack, binders, and folders neat and tidy. At the end of each school day, I go through my materials and put everything in its proper place. I make sure any handouts, graded work, or assignments are filed away properly. This prevents me from losing important papers or forgetting about things. It also helps me find what I need quickly when it's time to do homework or study. My friends often comment onhow organized my backpack and binders are compared to theirs. Being organized saves me time and stress in the long run.Another helpful habit I have is setting aside time each night for homework and studying. As soon as I get home from school, I have a small snack and then get started on my homework right away before doing anything else. I find having this routine makes it easier to focus and get my work done rather than procrastinating. I usually spend 1-2 hours working through assignments for each of my classes. If I have a big test or project coming up, I'll spend extra time studying and preparing for that as well. Getting into the habit of dedicating time to academics daily has really helped me keep my grades up. Even on nights when I don't have much homework, I use the scheduled time to review notes or get a head start on upcoming work.A good habit that benefits both my physical and mental health is making time for exercise and being active. After finishing my homework, I try to get outside and go for a bike ride, take a walk around my neighborhood, or shoot some hoops. Getting my body moving for at least 30-60 minutes helps me stay fit and burn off excess energy from sitting at a desk all day. It also clears my mind and reduces any stress or anxiety I might be feeling. Exercise has become an important daily ritual that Ilook forward to. I notice that on days when I don't get any physical activity, I feel more restless, tired, and grumpy.As much as I try to develop and maintain positive habits, I also have some bad habits that I'm working on changing. One of my worst habits is procrastinating on big projects or assignments until the last minute. Even though I'm usually really organized and on top of my day-to-day homework, I struggle with managing my time properly for long-term projects that are due weeks or months from now. I tend to keep putting them off until suddenly the due date is looming, and I have to scramble to get everything done at the last second. This leads to a lot of stress and anxiety that could be avoided if I worked on these things gradually over time. I'm making an effort to create a schedule and timeline for myself anytime I have a major assignment. Breaking it into smaller chunks makes it feel much more manageable.Another bad habit of mine is watching too much TV, playing video games, or wasting time scrolling through social media instead of reading or doing other educational activities. I'll get sucked into a TV show or game and spend hours upon hours on it without realizing how much time has gone by. By the time I'm done, I've missed opportunities to work on building skills,exploring interests, or learning new things. While a little leisure time is perfectly fine, I need to be more intentional about limiting my screen time on non-educational apps and shows. Perhaps setting a timer or only allowing myself a certain amount per day would help me develop better self-control.My final bad habit is an unhealthy tendency to keep snacking or grazing on junk foods like chips, cookies, or candy throughout the day instead of eating nourishing meals and snacks. It's so easy to mindlessly munch on those kinds of treats while watching TV, gaming, or just hanging out with friends. But all of those empty calories add up quickly and offer no real nutrition. I often end up feeling sluggish and have no energy by the end of the day. To break this habit, I'm going to start keeping healthier snacks like fruits, veggies, yogurt, and nuts more readily available. Instead of buying junk food for the house, I'll ask my parents to stick to the healthy stuff. It's a hard habit to break, but improving my diet will make me feel better overall.Being a successful student is about more than just showing up to class and doing the work - it involves cultivating positive habits in all areas of life. Good habits like staying organized, dedicating time to studies, and being physically active set me up to thrive. But I still struggle with bad habits like procrastination,excessive screen time, and unhealthy eating patterns. Becoming aware of these habits is the first step. From there, I can make an effort to keep building on the good habits while replacing the bad ones with better alternatives. Old habits are hard to break, but it's worth it to develop new routines that will serve me well not just in 6th grade, but for many years to come.篇2My Good and Bad HabitsHabits are a huge part of our daily lives, whether we realize it or not. Some of our habits are positive and beneficial, while others can be quite detrimental. As a student, I've developed a number of habits over the years, both good and bad. In this essay, I'll explore some of my good habits that have helped me succeed, as well as discussing some bad habits that I need to work on improving.One of my best habits is being an early riser. I've trained myself to wake up around 6 AM every morning, even on weekends and holidays. This gives me a huge head start on the day and allows me to get so much accomplished before my friends and classmates have even rolled out of bed. I use those first few hours to exercise, eat a healthy breakfast, and get ahead start on any homework or studying I need to do. By the time classes start, I'm awake, energized and ready to focus. Waking up early is tough, but it's a habit that has paid huge dividends for my productivity and overall well-being.Another positive habit is my dedication to physical fitness. Three or four times a week, I make sure to get in a good workout, whether it's going for a run, hitting the gym, or following along with a yoga video online. Exercising regularly hasn't just helped me stay in shape, it's also an incredible stress-reliever that boosts my mood and mental clarity. It's a habit that requires discipline for sure, but one that I've come to really enjoy and value.My note-taking habits have also served me very well throughout my educational career. I've learned how to take excellent notes in classes by utilizing shorthand, bullet points, and other techniques to capture all the important information in an organized, legible way. This has made reviewing for tests and writing papers so much easier since I always have a rich reserve of notes to reference and build from. Taking good notes is a skill, and developing this habit has been tremendously helpful.On the flip side, I have some bad habits that I definitely need to improve upon. One of my worst is certainly procrastination. Despite usually getting an early start to my day, I still strugglewith putting things off until the last minute sometimes. Whether it's working on a big project, studying for an exam, or even just doing routine chores around the house, I can be awful about waiting until the eleventh hour to get started. This bad habit causes me a lot of unnecessary stress and sometimes leads to rushed, sloppy work. I know I need to get better about managing my time and stopping this procrastination cycle.Another bad habit of mine is spending too much time mindlessly browsing social media and the internet. I'll often sit down at my computer to quickly check notifications or look something up, only to find myself utterly distracted an hour later, hopping from one site and feed to the next in a zombie-like trance. This can be such a massive time-suck and really puts a dent in my productivity. I've tried apps and browser extensions to limit my social media access, but I always seem to find a way around them. Developing better self-control in this area is something I'm still working on.Finally, I have to admit that I can sometimes be a little disorganized, which is never a good habit for a student to have. My backpack, bedroom, and work spaces often become dumping grounds for papers, books, clothes and general clutter. Every so often, I have to go on a massive cleaning andreorganizing binge to get myself sorted out again. This isn't just a physical manifestation of disorder, however. I've noticed that when my surroundings are chaotic and messy, my thoughts and ability to focus become muddled too. Clearly, keeping my spaces and materials organized from the start is a篇3My Good Habits and Bad HabitsWe all have habits, some good and some bad. Habits are the small decisions and actions we repeat day after day, which shape our character and determine our future. As a student, I have developed both positive habits that help me succeed as well as negative ones that hinder my progress. In this essay, I will share some of my good habits and bad habits, reflecting on how they impact my life.One of my best habits is being an early riser. From a young age, my parents instilled in me the importance of waking up early and making the most of the day. I typically wake up around 6 a.m., even on weekends and during school breaks. This habit allows me to start my day with a clear mind and a sense of purpose. I find that I am more productive and focused in themorning hours, so I use this time to study, complete homework assignments, or engage in extracurricular activities.Another positive habit of mine is maintaining an organized study space. I believe that a cluttered environment leads to a cluttered mind, so I make a conscious effort to keep my desk and surrounding area tidy. Before I begin studying, I take a few minutes to clear away any distractions and ensure that my study materials are neatly arranged. This simple ritual helps me to concentrate better and work more efficiently.Moreover, I have developed the habit of setting achievable goals and breaking them down into smaller, manageable tasks. At the beginning of each week, I create a to-do list outlining my academic and personal objectives. I then prioritize these tasks and work through them methodically. This approach not only helps me stay on track but also provides a sense of accomplishment as I check off completed items.Unfortunately, I also struggle with some bad habits that can negatively impact my academic performance and overallwell-being. One of my greatest weaknesses is procrastination. Despite my best intentions, I often find myself putting off important tasks until the last minute. This habit leads to unnecessary stress and subpar work, as I scramble to meetdeadlines. I am actively working on overcoming this habit by using time management techniques and holding myself accountable.Another bad habit of mine is spending too much time on social media and mindless browsing on the internet. While I understand the importance of taking breaks and engaging in leisure activities, I sometimes find myself getting lost in a rabbit hole of endless scrolling and clicking. This not only wastes valuable time that could be spent on more productive pursuits but also contributes to a decreased attention span and difficulty focusing on my studies.Furthermore, I have a tendency to neglect my physicalwell-being, which can have detrimental effects on my academic performance. I often skimp on sleep, opting to stay up late to complete assignments or indulge in entertainment. Additionally, I sometimes neglect regular exercise and make poor dietary choices, favoring unhealthy snacks and fast food overnutrient-dense meals. I am aware that these habits can lead to fatigue, decreased concentration, and overall poor health, which is why I am actively working on developing better habits in these areas.In conclusion, habits, both good and bad, play a significant role in shaping our lives as students. My positive habits, such as being an early riser, maintaining an organized study space, and setting achievable goals, contribute to my academic success and personal growth. However, I also struggle with negative habits like procrastination, excessive social media use, and neglecting my physical well-being. Recognizing these habits is the first step towards improvement, and I am committed to continuously working on cultivating better habits that will support my academic and personal goals.。
Catering Culture
高级口译词汇――饮食文化（Catering Culture）chopsticks 筷子soup spoon 汤匙knife 餐刀cup 杯子glass 玻璃杯mug 马克杯picnic lunch 便当fruit plate 水果盘toothpick 牙签中餐:bear's paw 熊掌breast of deer 鹿脯beche-de-mer; sea cucumber 海参sea sturgeon 海鳝salted jelly fish 海蜇皮kelp, seaweed 海带abalone 鲍鱼shark fin 鱼翅scallops 干贝lobster 龙虾bird's nest 燕窝roast suckling pig 考乳猪pig's knuckle 猪脚boiled salted duck 盐水鸭preserved meat 腊肉barbecued pork 叉烧sausage 香肠fried pork flakes 肉松BAR-B-Q 烤肉meat diet 荤菜vegetables 素菜meat broth 肉羹local dish 地方菜Cantonese cuisine 广东菜set meal 客饭curry rice 咖喱饭fried rice 炒饭plain rice 白饭crispy rice 锅巴gruel, soft rice, porridge 粥noodles with gravy 打卤面plain noodle 阳春面casserole 砂锅chafing dish, fire pot 火锅meat bun 肉包子shao-mai 烧麦preserved bean curd 腐乳bean curd 豆腐fermented blank bean 豆豉pickled cucumbers 酱瓜preserved egg 皮蛋salted duck egg 咸鸭蛋dried turnip 萝卜干西餐与日本料理:menu 菜单French cuisine 法国菜today's special 今日特餐chef's special 主厨特餐buffet 自助餐fast food 快餐specialty 招牌菜continental cuisine 欧式西餐aperitif 饭前酒dim sum 点心French fires 炸薯条baked potato 烘马铃薯mashed potatoes 马铃薯泥omelette 简蛋卷pudding 布丁pastries 甜点pickled vegetables 泡菜kimchi 韩国泡菜crab meat 蟹肉prawn 明虾conch 海螺escargots 田螺braised beef 炖牛肉bacon 熏肉poached egg 荷包蛋sunny side up 煎一面荷包蛋over 煎两面荷包蛋fried egg 煎蛋over easy 煎半熟蛋over hard 煎全熟蛋scramble eggs 炒蛋boiled egg 煮蛋stone fire pot 石头火锅sashi 日本竹筷sake 日本米酒miso shiru 味噌汤roast meat 铁板烤肉sashimi 生鱼片butter 奶油冷饮:beverages 饮料soya-bean milk 豆浆syrup of plum 酸梅汤tomato juice 番茄汁orange juice 橘子汁coconut milk 椰子汁asparagus juice 芦荟汁grapefruit juice 葡萄柚汁vegetable juice 蔬菜汁ginger ale 姜汁sarsaparilla 沙士soft drink 汽水coco-cola(coke) 可口可乐tea leaves 茶叶black tea 红茶jasmine tea 茉莉(香片) tea bag 茶包lemon tea 柠檬茶white goup tea 冬瓜茶honey 蜂蜜chlorella 绿藻soda water 苏打水artificial color 人工色素ice water 冰水mineral water 矿泉水distilled water 蒸馏水long-life milk 保久奶condensed milk 炼乳; 炼奶cocoa 可可coffee mate 奶精coffee 咖啡iced coffee 冰咖啡white coffee 牛奶咖啡black coffee 纯咖啡ovaltine 阿华田chlorella yakult 养乐多essence of chicken 鸡精ice-cream cone 甜筒sundae 圣代; 新地ice-cream 雪糕soft ice-cream 窗淇淋vanilla ice-cream 香草冰淇淋ice candy 冰棒milk-shake 奶昔straw 吸管水果:pineapple 凤梨watermelon 西瓜papaya 木瓜betelnut 槟榔chestnut 栗子coconut 椰子ponkan 碰柑tangerine 橘子mandarin orange 橘sugar-cane 甘蔗muskmelon 香瓜shaddock 文旦juice peach 水蜜桃pear 梨子peach 桃子carambola 杨桃cherry 樱桃persimmon 柿子apple 苹果mango 芒果fig 无花果water caltrop 菱角almond 杏仁plum 李子honey-dew melon 哈密瓜loquat 枇杷olive 橄榄rambutan 红毛丹durian 榴梿strawberry 草莓grape 葡萄grapefruit 葡萄柚lichee 荔枝longan 龙眼wax-apple 莲雾guava 番石榴banana 香蕉熟菜与调味品: string bean 四季豆pea 豌豆green soy bean 毛豆soybean sprout 黄豆芽mung bean sprout 绿豆芽bean sprout 豆芽kale 甘蓝菜cabbage 包心菜; 大白菜broccoli 花椰菜mater convolvulus 空心菜dried lily flower 金针菜mustard leaf 芥菜celery 芹菜tarragon 蒿菜beetroot, beet 甜菜agar-agar 紫菜lettuce 生菜spinach 菠菜leek 韭菜caraway 香菜hair-like seaweed 发菜preserved szechuan pickle 榨菜salted vegetable 雪里红lettuce 莴苣asparagus 芦荟bamboo shoot 竹笋dried bamboo shoot 笋干chives 韭黄ternip 白萝卜carrot 胡萝卜water chestnut 荸荠ficus tikaua 地瓜long crooked squash 菜瓜loofah 丝瓜pumpkin 南瓜bitter gourd 苦瓜cucumber 黄瓜white gourd 冬瓜gherkin 小黄瓜yam 山芋taro 芋头beancurd sheets 百叶champignon 香菇button mushroom 草菇needle mushroom 金针菇agaricus 蘑菇dried mushroom 冬菇tomato 番茄eggplant 茄子potato, spud 马铃薯lotus root 莲藕agaric 木耳white fungus 百木耳ginger 生姜garlic 大蒜garlic bulb 蒜头green onion 葱onion 洋葱scallion, leek 青葱wheat gluten 面筋miso 味噌seasoning 调味品caviar 鱼子酱barbeque sauce 沙茶酱tomato ketchup, tomato sauce 番茄酱mustard 芥茉salt 盐sugar 糖monosodium glutamate, gourmet powder 味精vinegar 醋sweet 甜sour 酸bitter 苦lard 猪油peanut oil 花生油soy sauce 酱油green pepper 青椒paprika 红椒star anise 八角cinnamon 肉挂curry 咖喱maltose 麦芽糖糖与蜜饯:jerky 牛肉干dried beef slices 牛肉片dried pork slices 猪肉片confection 糖果glace fruit 蜜饯marmalade 果酱dried persimmon 柿饼candied melon 冬瓜糖red jujube 红枣black date 黑枣glace date 蜜枣dried longan 桂圆干raisin 葡萄干chewing gum 口香糖nougat 牛乳糖mint 薄荷糖drop 水果糖marshmallow 棉花糖caramel 牛奶糖peanut brittle 花生糖castor sugar 细砂白糖granulated sugar 砂糖sugar candy 冰糖butter biscuit 奶酥rice cake 年糕moon cake 月饼green bean cake 绿豆糕popcorn 爆米花chocolate 巧克力marrons glaces 唐炒栗子牛排与酒:breakfast 早餐lunch 午餐brunch 早午餐supper 晚餐late snack 宵夜dinner 正餐ham and egg 火腿肠buttered toast 奶油土司French toast 法国土司muffin 松饼cheese cake 酪饼white bread 白面包brown bread 黑面包French roll 小型法式面包appetizer 开胃菜green salad 蔬菜沙拉onion soup 洋葱汤potage 法国浓汤corn soup 玉米浓汤minestrone 蔬菜面条汤ox tail soup 牛尾汤fried chicken 炸鸡roast chicken 烤鸡steak 牛排T-bone steak 丁骨牛排filet steak 菲力牛排sirloin steak 沙朗牛排club steak 小牛排well done 全熟medium 五分熟rare 三分熟beer 啤酒draft beer 生啤酒stout beer 黑啤酒canned beer 罐装啤酒red wine 红葡萄酒gin 琴酒brandy 白兰地whisky 威士忌vodka 伏特加on the rocks 酒加冰块rum 兰酒champagne 香槟其他小吃:meat 肉beef 牛肉pork 猪肉chicken 鸡肉mutton 羊肉bread 面包steamed bread 馒头rice noodles 米粉fried rice noodles 河粉steamed vermicelli roll 肠粉macaroni 通心粉bean thread 冬粉bean curd with odor 臭豆腐flour-rice noodle 面粉noodles 面条instinct noodles 速食面vegetable 蔬菜crust 面包皮sandwich 三明治toast 土司hamburger 汉堡cake 蛋糕spring roll 春卷pancake 煎饼fried dumpling 煎贴rice glue ball 元宵glue pudding 汤圆millet congee 小米粥cereal 麦片粥steamed dumpling 蒸饺ravioli 馄饨nbsp;cake 月饼green bean cake 绿豆糕popcorn 爆米花chocolate 巧克力marrons glaces 唐炒栗子烹调术cookery色、香、味color，aroma and taste佐料seasoning刀功slicing technique清炒plain-frying煸stir-frying爆quick-frying炸deep-frying煎pan-frying焙roasting清蒸steaming氽quick-boiling熏smoking腌salting食谱recipe回锅肉twice-cooked pork slices in brown sauce炸猪排fried pork chop北京烤鸭roast Beijing duck什锦炒蔬stir-fried mixed vegetables酸辣汤hot and sour soup鸡茸蘑菇汤cream of mushroom with chicken主食staple food馒头steamed bread米饭steamed rice扬州炒饭Yangchow fried rice冷面cold noodle炒米粉fried ground rice noodles 炸酱面noodles with fried brown sauce paste油条fried twisted stick锅贴pan-fried dumping花卷steamed twisted roll小笼包子steamed meat dumpling粽子rice dumpling wrapped in reed leaves黑啤dark beer黄酒/花雕酒yellow rice wine烈酒spitits/ strong liquor白干white liquor佐餐酒table wine炸酱面noodles with fried brown sauce paste油条fried twisted stick锅贴pan-fried dumping花卷steamed twisted roll小笼包子steamed meat dumpling粽子rice dumpling wrapped in reed leaves黑啤dark beer黄酒/花雕酒yellow rice wine烈酒spitits/ strong liquor白干white liquor佐餐酒table wine（酒）加冰块的on the rocks（酒）不加冰块的straight up小啜sip矿泉水mineral water红茶black tea清咖啡black coffee全脂/脱脂奶whole/skim milk酸奶yoghurt粟子chestnut马蹄梨water chestnut莲子lotus seed藕lotus root猕猴桃kiwi fruit山楂haw枣Chinese date餐前开胃点心appretizer主菜main course附菜side dish餐后甜食dessert什锦色拉mixed fruit salad with ham什锦水果圣代mixed fruit sundae民族风味餐ethnic food小吃snack冷盘cold dish点心pastry餐桌圆转盘Lazy Susan。
坚持严格控制饮食英语作文
坚持严格控制饮食英语作文Strict Control of Diet。
In today's society, with the improvement of living standards, people's diet has become more and more abundant. However, the problem of overeating and unhealthy diet has become increasingly serious. In order to maintain a healthy body and a good figure, it is necessary to stick to strict control of diet.First and foremost, a balanced diet is the key to maintaining good health. A balanced diet should include a variety of nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is important to eat a variety of foods from all food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. By doing so, we can ensure that our bodies get all the nutrients they need to function properly.In addition, portion control is also crucial inmaintaining a healthy diet. Overeating can lead to weight gain and a host of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to portion sizes and to eat in moderation. One way to do this is to use smaller plates and bowls, which can help to control portion sizes and prevent overeating.Furthermore, it is important to avoid unhealthy foods and drinks that are high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. These foods and drinks can contribute to weight gain andcan increase the risk of developing chronic diseases. Instead, it is important to choose whole, unprocessed foods that are rich in nutrients and low in unhealthy additives.Moreover, it is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Water is essential for maintaining good health and can help to keep the body functioning properly. It is important to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day to stay hydrated and to support the body's natural detoxification processes.In conclusion, strict control of diet is essential for maintaining good health and a healthy weight. By following a balanced diet, controlling portion sizes, avoiding unhealthy foods and drinks, and staying hydrated, we can ensure that our bodies get the nutrients they need to function properly and maintain a healthy weight. It is important to make healthy eating a priority and to make informed choices about the foods we eat. By doing so, we can enjoy the benefits of good health and a strong, fit body.。
节食英语短语
节食英语短语随着生活水平的提高，人们的饮食也变得越来越丰富多样。
然而，由于生活方式和工作压力等因素，越来越多的人开始出现肥胖和健康问题。
为了保持健康和理想的体型，许多人开始采取节食的方法。
在这篇文章中，我们将介绍一些常用的节食英语短语，帮助您更好地了解和掌握这一话题。
1. Dieting - 节食Dieting是指控制饮食来减肥或改善健康状况的行为。
节食可以通过减少食物的摄入量或改变饮食结构来实现。
例句：I'm currently dieting to lose weight.（我正在节食减肥。
）2. Calorie - 卡路里Calorie是衡量食物能量的单位，是指将食物中的热量转化为能量的量。
人体需要一定量的卡路里来维持正常运转，而过多的卡路里会导致体重增加。
例句：I'm counting my calorie intake to make sure I'm not overeating.（我正在计算我的卡路里摄入量，以确保我不会吃太多。
） 3. Portion control - 控制食量Portion control是指通过控制食物的摄入量来控制体重或改善健康状况。
这可以通过使用小盘子、减少食物的摆放量或遵循食物的建议份量来实现。
例句：I'm trying to practice portion control by usingsmaller plates and measuring my food.（我正在通过使用小盘子和测量我的食物来控制食量。
）4. Low-carb diet - 低碳水化合物饮食Low-carb diet是指限制碳水化合物摄入量的饮食方式。
碳水化合物是人体获得能量的主要来源之一，但如果摄入过多，会导致体重增加。
低碳水化合物饮食可以通过减少面包、米饭、面条和糖类等食物的摄入量来实现。
例句：I'm following a low-carb diet to lose weight.（我正在遵循低碳水化合物饮食来减肥。
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Dietary and Nutritional RecommendationsFor Patients with Dumping SyndromeDumping Syndrome describes a constellation of symptoms that occurs when food is emptied too quickly from the stomach, filling the small intestine with undigested food that is not adequately prepared to permit efficient absorption in the small intestine.Dumping syndrome is most commonly seen after a gastrectomy – the surgical removal of all or part of the stomach, usually for ulcer disease. It is now recognized that other types of patients, including those with symptoms suggestive of functional dyspepsia, may have rapid gastric emptying.The symptoms of dumping syndrome include nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, dizzy spells, weakness and cold sweats either with or after eating. The symptoms are often divided into “early” symptoms which begin during or right after a meal. These include nausea, vomiting, bloating, cramping, diarrhea, dizziness, and fatigue. Late dumping symptoms occurs 1-3 hours after eating and include hypoglycemia, weakness, sweating, and dizziness. People with dumping syndrome often have both types of symptoms.The diagnosis of dumping syndrome is based primarily on the development of symptoms in a patient with a history of stomach surgery. Tests may be needed to exclude other conditions that have similar symptoms. These tests may include blood tests, upper endoscopy, and/or gastric emptying test. Gastric emptying demonstrates rapid stomach emptying, especially in early scans taken one half and one hour after eating the test meal which shows nearly complete stomach emptying.Management of dumping symptoms involves dietary changes, and at times, the use of medications. A change in diet is tried in most cases as the initial treatment. In moderate to severe cases, medications are taken to slow the stomach emptying and movement of food in the GI tract. Rarely, doctors recommend surgery.The following suggestions may help guide your eating to maximize your nutrition status and minimize symptoms of dumping:Basic Dietary Guidelines for Dumping Syndrome•Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Eating 5 or 6 small meals more often will allow you to eat the equivalent of 3 regular meals without feeling full too fast. Eat slowly and chew all foods thoroughly. Sit upright while eating.•Solid foods account for most episodes of dumping. Symptoms are triggered more by solid food that requires breakdown in the stomach such as a piece of steak or pork chop rather than ground meat that is already broken down by the butcher.•Limit fluid consumption during meals. Drink liquids 30 – 60 minutes before or after meals instead of with meals.•Avoid nutrient-rich drinks since dumping syndrome is easily triggered by any rich emulsions such as a liquid nutritional supplement or a milk shake.•Eat fewer simple sugars. Foods high in simple sugar should be avoided because they pass through your stomach quickly and may cause diarrhea and cramping. Avoid or limit high sugary foods and beverages including the following: Kool-Aid, fruit juices/drinks, soda, cakes, pies, candy, doughnuts, cookies.•Eat more complex carbohydrate such as whole grains, pastas, potatoes, rice, breads, bagels, unsweetened cereals, etc.•Eat more foods high in soluble fiber. Foods high in soluble fiber slow stomach emptying and prevent sugars from being absorbed too quickly. The following foods are high in soluble fiber: apples, beets, Brussel sprouts, carrots, oats, spinach, pears.•Try increasing the amount of fats in your diet. Fats slow the stomach emptying and may help to prevent dumping syndrome from developing. Butter, margarine, mayonnaise, gravy,vegetable oils, salad dressings, and cream cheese are good choices; use some at all meals and snacks (for those trying to lose weight, an individual meal plan can be designed with aregistered dietitian.•Increase the protein in your diet. Eat a protein containing food with each meal. High protein foods include the following: Eggs, meat, poultry, fish, milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, peanut butter.•If milk causes distress, try lactose-free milk. Milk and milk products are often not tolerated;avoid if this it true for you. It will be important to ensure that adequate calcium and vitaminD are eaten in the diet.If you have difficulty maintaining your weight, ask to meet with a registered dietitian to help you with a meal plan. One possibility is to drink a nutritional supplement for extra calories; unfortunately, some of these may worsen symptoms. If tried, drink slowly to prevent symptoms. Most patients have relatively mild symptoms and respond well to dietary manipulations. In patients with low blood pressure after meals (by feeling lightheaded or sweaty), lying down for 30 minutes may help. For patients that do not respond to the above dietary treatment, medications are sometimes given. Acarbose delays carbohydrate absorption and has been shown to help patients with late dumping. Octreotide has been used with some success also. Octreotide is a synthetic form of somatostatin, a naturally occurring hormone in the body. Octreotide and somatostatin delay stomach emptying and exert a strong inhibitory effect on the release of insulin and several gut-derived hormones. Octreotide is a therapy used sparingly since this treatment significantly impairs digestion. There are several newer agents that are also beginning to be usedin attempt to slow gastric emptying (many of these are also used to treat patients with diabetes). In patients who are refractory to medical treatment, surgery is sometimes considered.For more in-depth diet information, go to:♦University of Virginia Health System Digestive Health Center web site at /internet/digestive-health/nutrition/patientedu.cfm.♦/internet/digestive-health/nutrition/resources.cfm and scroll down to the February 2006 article on dumping syndrome.♦American Dietetic Association web site their web site at or by telephone at 1-800-366-1655This article was written by Carol Rees Parrish, RD, MS; Henry C. Lin, MD; and Henry Parkman, MD for the American Motility Society (AMS) and the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD).。