雅思阅读真题（Part 3）

What are the 1,000 foods to eat before you die?

死前必吃的1000种美食

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Part 3 · 考频：中频 · 最近考试：2025.12.5厦门大学

本篇为雅思阅读真题（Part 3）《What are the 1,000 foods to eat before you die?》，共 14 题，2025.12.5厦门大学雅思考试真题回忆，页面提供完整原文、题目、答案与解析，并支持在线机考模式免费练习。本页同时提供 Markdown 版本 供 AI 助手与搜索引擎直接读取。

文章大意

《死前必吃的1000种美食》由前《纽约时报》餐厅评论家米米·谢拉顿撰写，灵感来自《死前必去的1000个地方》。书中收录全球1000种必尝菜肴、餐厅、市场和文化盛宴，按“街头小吃”“ comfort food”“甜点”等饮食体验分类，并附历史背景、品尝建议和食谱，展现世界饮食多样性。

题目原文

Written by a former New York Times restaurant critic, this tome will keep your appetite satisfied for a lifetime.

 

A 

When was the last time you sat down to a meal of harnam meshwi, a.k.a. grilled pigeon, which is most likely found on a menu in Egypt? Or traveled to Oslo, Norway, for a breakfast of freshly caught shrimp? Chances are probably never. However, thanks to former New York Times restaurant critic, Smithsonian contribution and author Mimi Sheraton's latest book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die, your foodie life is about to get a whole lot more interesting.

 

B 

Inspired by Patricia Schultz's best-selling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die (also published by Workman Publishing), Sheraton has rounded up 1,000 must-try dishes, restaurants, markets, cultural feasts, and even some relatively universal foods (such as bananas, olive oil, and whipped cream) that transcend regional categorization. Curated from cuisines around the globe, Sheraton has put them together in one large volume, along with details on historic and cultural context, tips on how to prepare or where to try a particular dish, and even several dozen recipes. It's a project that's been 10 years in the making—one that's as much a wonderful display of Sheraton's vast food knowledge (she's been writing about food for 60 years) as it is an ode to the world's sheer culinary diversity.

 

C 

The ultimate gift for the food lover. In the same way that 1,000 Places to See Before You Die reinvented the travel book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is a joyous, informative, dazzling, mouthwatering life list of the world's best food.

 

D 

The book is organized not by country or type of food, but rather by the experience of eating itself. Sections guide the reader through "Street Food & Snacks," "Comfort Food," and "Sweets & Treats," among others. This structure encourages serendipitous discovery, where a reader looking for a classic French pastry might stumble upon a traditional Indonesian dessert and become captivated. Sheraton’s entries are more than just lists; they are miniature stories. She explains why a specific cheese from a remote village in Greece is worth seeking out, or how a particular noodle dish embodies the history of trade routes in Southeast Asia. This narrative approach transforms the book from a mere checklist into a compelling read about culture, history, and human connection through food.

 

E 

Of course, a list of 1,000 items is bound to include some controversies. Some critics question the inclusion of ubiquitous items like the banana, arguing that it diminishes the exclusivity of the list. Others have noted a possible bias towards European and North American cuisines, though Sheraton defends her selections by pointing to the extensive research and personal travels that informed her choices. She emphasizes that the book is a personal, albeit expert, guide rather than a definitive, objective ranking. The goal, she states, is to inspire curiosity and appreciation, not to end debate.

 

F 

Ultimately, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die serves as a passport to gastronomic adventure. It challenges the reader to look beyond their culinary comfort zone, whether that means seeking out a rare ingredient, attempting a complex recipe at home, or simply ordering something unfamiliar at a local restaurant. For Sheraton, the book is a culmination of a lifetime's passion for food, an invitation to savor the incredible diversity of flavors the world has to offer, one unforgettable bite at a time.

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题目与答案

  1. 27 Mimi Sheraton is currently working as a restaurant critic for the New York Times.
    • TRUE
    • FALSE
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：FALSE

    原文定位：However, thanks to former New York Times restaurant critic, Smithsonian contribution and author Mimi Sheraton's latest book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die, your foodie life is about to get a whole lot more interesting

  2. 28 The book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die was directly inspired by a popular travel guide.
    • TRUE
    • FALSE
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：TRUE

    原文定位：Inspired by Patricia Schultz's best-selling 1,000 Places to See Before You Die (also published by Workman Publishing), Sheraton has rounded up 1,000 must-try dishes

    同义替换：「best-selling」↔「popular」

  3. 29 Sheraton's book includes recipes for every one of the 1,000 foods mentioned.
    • TRUE
    • FALSE
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：FALSE

    原文定位：along with details on historic and cultural context, tips on how to prepare or where to try a particular dish, and even several dozen recipes

    同义替换：「every one」↔「several dozen」

  4. The book is organized not by country or type of food, but rather by the experience of eating itself
    • TRUE
    • FALSE
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：FALSE

    原文定位：The book is organized not by country or type of food, but rather by the experience of eating itself

  5. 31 Sheraton has been a food writer for six decades.
    • TRUE
    • FALSE
    • NOT GIVEN

    答案：TRUE

    原文定位：It's a project that's been 10 years in the making—one that's as much a wonderful display of Sheraton's vast food knowledge (she's been writing about food for 60 years) as it is an ode to the world's sheer culinary diversity

  6. 32 The main purpose of the first paragraph is to
    • criticize people's boring eating habits.
    • provide specific examples of exotic foods.
    • explain the health benefits of a global diet.
    • introduce the book by highlighting its adventurous nature.

    答案：introduce the book by highlighting its adventurous nature.

    原文定位：When was the last time you sat down to a meal of harnam meshwi, a.k.a. grilled pigeon, which is most likely found on a menu in Egypt? Or traveled to Oslo, Norway, for a breakfast of freshly caught shrimp? Chances are probably never. However, thanks to former New York Times restaurant critic, Smithsonian contribution and author Mimi Sheraton's latest book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die, your foodie life is about to get a whole lot more interesting

  7. 33 According to the passage, the book includes all of the following EXCEPT
    • historical background for certain dishes.
    • recommendations on where to find specific foods.
    • nutritional information for each food item.
    • a small number of full recipes.

    答案：nutritional information for each food item.

    原文定位：Curated from cuisines around the globe, Sheraton has put them together in one large volume, along with details on historic and cultural context, tips on how to prepare or where to try a particular dish, and even several dozen recipes

  8. 34 How is the book's structure described?
    • It is organized by country to make it easy for travelers.
    • It categorizes foods by their main ingredient.
    • It groups foods by the type of eating experience.
    • It is presented in a simple alphabetical list.

    答案：It groups foods by the type of eating experience.

    原文定位：The book is organized not by country or type of food, but rather by the experience of eating itself

  9. 35 What is the author's stated goal for the book?
    • To create an objective and definitive ranking of world foods.
    • To settle debates about the best cuisines.
    • To inspire curiosity and appreciation for diverse foods.
    • To promote European and North American restaurants.

    答案：To inspire curiosity and appreciation for diverse foods.

    原文定位：She emphasizes that the book is a personal, albeit expert, guide rather than a definitive, objective ranking. The goal, she states, is to inspire curiosity and appreciation, not to end debate

  10. Mimi Sheraton's book has been described as a 36_____ for anyone who loves food.

    答案：passport

    原文定位：Ultimately, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die serves as a passport to gastronomic adventure

    同义替换：「described」↔「serves」

  11. It is noted for its narrative approach, where each entry is like a mini 37_____, explaining the cultural significance of a dish.

    答案：stories

    原文定位：Sheraton’s entries are more than just lists; they are miniature stories

  12. While the book has faced some 38_____, particularly over the inclusion of common items and a potential regional bias,

    答案：controversies

    原文定位：Of course, a list of 1,000 items is bound to include some controversies

    同义替换：「faced」↔「include」

  13. Sheraton clarifies that the selections are based on her own 39_____ and expert opinion.

    答案：personal travels

    原文定位：though Sheraton defends her selections by pointing to the extensive research and personal travels that informed her choices

    同义替换：「based on」↔「informed」

  14. The ultimate aim of the book is to encourage readers to expand their 40_____ and embark on a gastronomic adventure.

    答案：culinary comfort zone

    原文定位：It challenges the reader to look beyond their culinary comfort zone, whether that means seeking out a rare ingredient, attempting a complex recipe at home, or simply ordering something unfamiliar at a local restaurant

    同义替换：「expand」↔「beyond」

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