四、词汇运用(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)(2025·江苏南京建邺区二模)
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Few people knew
about online food delivery apps ten years ago, but today, many would find it hard to live without them. In China a
46 , over 400 million people use such apps. For better or for worse, online food delivery services have changed the
w 47 we eat, and they are also having a huge impact on our society.
These services have no doubt brought us many advantages. They provide jobs for millions of people and help restaurants find more customers.
Since the apps are very convenient, they also benefit consumers: We can now have meals delivered at any time of day. This is especially important to people who work long hours,
a 48 they might not have time to cook. Not only do these apps save time, but they also provide us with a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. They have proved to be
u 49 for retired people as well: Seniors who live far away from restaurants and supermarkets can now get hold of meals and groceries more easily.
However, we must not forget the drawbacks of online food delivery services. For one thing, they make it even easier to get unhealthy food,
h 50 in sugar, fat and salt. This can lead to weight gain and health problems over time. Food
s 51 is another problem: It can be hard to establish where the food actually comes from, and if the owner is legally permitted to run a restaurant. As delivery men need to deliver the orders as quickly as possible, some pay little attention to traffic rules. In recent years, there have been a number of terrible traffic accidents because of this. Moreover, the industry is
p 52 unbelievable amounts of packaging waste: Over a million tons of online food delivery boxes are thrown away every year. Experts assume that this number will continue to
g 53 in the future, which will be harmful to the environment.
There are many advantages of these services, but we need to make sure that we make right
d 54 in the long run. We should do our best to limit waste, especially when it comes to packaging. We also need to think about what we eat and its impact on our health. Next time you are thinking about
o 55 something online, you should ask yourself whether you really need to. In most cases, it's better to walk over to the supermarket, buy the ingredients you need, and then cook them yourself.
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