Passage Two
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
Plant-based meats are coming soon to a dinner table near you, but do they deserve a spot on your plate?
If you tried a vegetable burger years ago and dismissed it as rubbery and flavorless, ifs a good time to give meatless meat another chance. Newer varieties imitate the look, flavor, and texture of meat. Analysts don't expect the meat-free movement to slow anytime soon; a 2021 report predicts the market will skyrocket to $74 billion by 2030— a 957 percent surge.
Plant-based meats are no longer just for vegetarians. Companies such as impossible Foods and Beyond Meat- the current superstars of the alternative protein sector- are pursuing consumers who enjoy meat but want to reduce their meat consumption for animal rights, health, or environmental reasons. So far, it's a winning strategy: More than nine out of ten consumers who buy Beyond Burger and Impossible Foods products also eat meat.
Many vegetarians don't actually care for food that resembles meat. When reporter Joan Solsman, a longtime vegetarian, tried a dish from Impossible Foods, she felt so sick that she couldn't finish it. "Maybe the best sign that Impossible Foods has cracked the code to realistic fake meat is that I couldn't stand to take another bite,^^ she wrote.
Meatless meats are generally a healthier choice than beef because they are cholesterol-free, plus they're a good source of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber.
If meatless meat can help you stick to a plant-based diet, that in itself can lead to better health. Not only has red meat been linked to cancer, but studies show that people who ditch meat have lower blood pressure, lower average blood sugar, and lower cholesterol levels.
However, just because ifs plant-based doesn't mean ifs health food. Most imitation meats are highly processed and contain high amounts of sodium ( 钠 ) compared to traditional beef.
These new generations of alternate meat get all the attention, but don't forget about whole grains and vegetables. Beans are an especially excellent protein substitute. They're nutritious, inexpensive, and far more sustainable than any of the processed meatless substitutes on the market today.
51. What can we expect of plant-based meats?
A) An increasing interest in their analyses. C) A huge boost in their consumption.
B) An enormous effort in their promotion. D) A noticeable surge in their varieties.
52. What do we learn about consumers buying Beyond Burger and Impossible Foods products?
A) They are mostly non-vegetarians.
B) They are mostly animal-rights advocates.
C) Most of them refrain from eating meat for health reasons.
D) Most of them eat meatless meat to protect the environment.
53. What can we conclude about Impossible Foods, products from Joan Solsman's remark?
A) They more often appeal to meat-eaters. C) Some have become its signature dishes.
B) They very much resemble animal meat. D) Most of them are sold as true fake meat.
54. Why can the habit of eating a plant-based diet lead to better health?
A) It frees people from any known link to cancer.
B) It provides all the nutrients for staying healthy.
C) It helps maintain normal blood pressure and blood sugar.
D) It reduces various health risks posed by meat consumption.
55. What does the author recommend we eat at the end of the passage?
A) naturally produced foods. C) Red meats like traditional beef.
B) Processed protein substitutes. D) New generations of alternate meat.
答案解析：
由题干中的关键词“expect of plant-based meats”定位到第二段“Analysts don't expect the meat-free movement to slow anytime soon; a 2021 report predicts the market will skyrocket to $74 billion by 2030— a 957 percent surge.”。文中提到分析师预计无肉运动不会很快放缓，2021年的一份报告预测到2030年市场将飙升至740亿美元，即植物性肉类的消费量将大幅增长，所以选C。
由题干中的关键词“consumers buying Beyond Burger and Impossible Foods products”定位到第三段“So far, it's a winning strategy: More than nine out of ten consumers who buy Beyond Burger and Impossible Foods products also eat meat.”。文中提到购买Beyond Burger和Impossible Foods产品的消费者中，超过十分之九的人也吃肉，说明这些消费者大多不是素食主义者，所以选A。
由题干中的关键词“Joan Solsman's remark”定位到第四段“When reporter Joan Solsman, a longtime vegetarian, tried a dish from Impossible Foods, she felt so sick that she couldn't finish it. 'Maybe the best sign that Impossible Foods has cracked the code to realistic fake meat is that I couldn't stand to take another bite,' she wrote.”。Joan Solsman作为一名长期素食者，尝试了Impossible Foods的一道菜后感到恶心，无法吃完，她认为这可能说明Impossible Foods成功破解了制作逼真假肉的密码，即其产品非常像动物肉，所以选B。
由题干中的关键词“habit of eating a plant-based diet lead to better health”定位到第六段“If meatless meat can help you stick to a plant-based diet, that in itself can lead to better health. Not only has red meat been linked to cancer, but studies show that people who ditch meat have lower blood pressure, lower average blood sugar, and lower cholesterol levels.”。文中提到如果植物性肉类能帮助你坚持植物性饮食，这本身就能带来更好的健康，因为红肉与癌症有关，且研究表明不吃肉的人血压、平均血糖和胆固醇水平都较低，即吃植物性饮食的习惯可以降低吃肉带来的各种健康风险，所以选D。
由题干中的关键词“recommend we eat at the end of the passage”定位到最后一段“These new generations of alternate meat get all the attention, but don't forget about whole grains and vegetables. Beans are an especially excellent protein substitute. They're nutritious, inexpensive, and far more sustainable than any of the processed meatless substitutes on the market today.”。最后一段提到新一代替代肉类备受关注，但不要忘记全谷物和蔬菜，豆类是特别优秀的蛋白质替代品，它们营养丰富、价格低廉，比市场上任何加工的无肉替代品都更具可持续性，即作者建议我们吃自然生产的食物，所以选A。
