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As I wandered out of my New York apartment, behind me someone called out, "Where can I find peaches?" I turned around to see a woman standing outside the greengrocer's. The absurdity of the moment struck me — why would someone want peaches in the middle of winter? It is just as absurd as sitting by the pool on a blistering summer day and reaching for a warm, woolly jumper. I was already aware of the issues facing the food system:   industrial farming ruining soils,   unclear supply chains leaving citizens powerless in making the right buying decisions, and the dominance of ultra-processed foods with zero nutritional value in supermarkets. But this encounter made me see how normalized it was to expect food out of season. After graduating, I worked at Wall Street in New York, managing portfolios (投资组合).   Despite the breathtaking view and fast-paced stock market, I was troubled by the greed underlying my work. Cooking was my escape. It had always been a passion, whether in Buenos Aires, at university, or in New York. As I neared my 30s, I knew I needed a change and food became my north star. Through my work visiting markets and farmers around Europe, I saw first-hand why seasonality is critical in our ability to regain control of, and fix, our food system. All around me I could see how quickly flavour was disappearing from our plates. I wanted to reintroduce phenomenal flavour into people's lives, and to re-educate and reconnect consumers with nature. In 2004, I took over Natoora, a French-founded company with a small base in London, determined to reintroduce great flavor to people's lives and reconnect them with nature. My two-decade-long devotion to flavor, initially a pursuit of personal pleasure, has given my work a deep sense of purpose. Flavor can emotionally connect us to food and bring joy back into our relationship with it. Changing careers opened a new world for me, filled with purpose and love for my work, and I hope it inspires others to fight for a better food-centric world. （1） Why does the author mention the encounter with a woman? A . To illustrate an absurd shopping choice. B . To highlight a problem in the food system. C . To compare between peaches and jumpers. D . To show people's separation from farming. （2） What does the author think of cooking? A . Healing. B . Troublesome. C . Demanding. D . Instructive. （3） What can we infer from paragraph 4? A . People will improve flavors on their tables soon. B . Consumers are not willing to get close to nature. C . Our food system is in need of our great attention. D . All the markets in Europe sell food out of season. （4） Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A . Add a Unique flavor to Your career B . The Great Power of Seasonal Eating C . Approaches to Fixing the Food System D . From Wall Street to the World of Flavor 答案： B A C D

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