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| LONDON (Reuters)-Organic fruit, dalivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26 year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food. "Organic produce is always better," Gold said,"The food is free of pesticides (农药), and you are generally supporting family farms instend of large farms. And more often than not it is locally(本地) grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty." Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britain are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business. But how many shoppers really know what they are getting, and why are they willing to pay a higher price for organic produce? Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences-but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can be used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported (进口) to meet growing demand ."The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market," said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business. |
| 1. More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _____. |
| A. they are getting richer B. they can get the food anywhere C. they consider the food free of pollution D. they like home-grown fruit |
| 2. Which of the following statements is true to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain? |
| A. It grows indoors all year round. B. It is produced outside Britain. C. It is grown on family farms. D. It is preduced on large farms. |
| 3. What is the meaning of "the organic trend" as the words are used in the text? |
| A. growing interest in organic food. B. better quality of organic food C. rising market for organic food. D. higher prices of organic food |
| 4. What is the best title for this news story? |
| A. Organic food-healthy, or just for the wealthy? B. The making of organic food in Britain. C. Organic food-to import or not? D. Good qualities of organic food |