2. 职称英语
  3. The present day African-American population, like many other ethic (1)______

The present day African-American population, like many other ethic (1)______

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问题     The present day African-American population, like many other ethic (1)______
groups, is several generations removed from their original land. However, (2)______
many practices and habits have been lost, dropped, stimulated, or modified. (3)______
The greatest influence on many African-American families is the lifestyle of
their parents or grandparents who lived in the southern United States.
    Historically, African-American rites revolved food. The popular term for (4)______
African-American cooking is "soul food". Many of these foods are rich with (5)______
nutrients, as found in collard greens and other leafy green and yellow veg
etables. Other parts of the diet, however, are little in fiber, calcium, and high in fat. (6)______
    With high incidence of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obe
sity, some African-Americans have paid a high cost for this lifestyle. Eco- (7) ______
nomically disadvantaged families may have no other choice but to eat what
is available at low cost.
    Common ways for African-Americans to prepare for food include fry- (8)______
ing, barbecuing, and serving foods with gravy and sauces.
    Homely baked cakes and pies are also common. Many African-Ameri- (9)______
cans are Protestant and have no specific food restrictions. A large selection
and variety of food is prepared and much attention is given to individual’s
favorite dishes. Cultural diversity is a major issue in American eating. To
fully understand the impact cultures play in American nutrition, he must (10)______
study both food and culture. [br] (7)
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答案 cost — price
解析 原句的意思是“有一些非裔美国人已经为这种生活方式付出了高昂的代价。”尽管cost一词有“代价”的意思，但是pay a high cost并不是符合英语表达习惯的搭配。我们应该说pay a high price for something。
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