★D
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.
Business fliers looking for a healthy meal are in luck if they book a flight on Virgin America. But they might need to bring their own nutritious snacks on some other airlines, according to a new survey. In an annual analysis of the snacks and meals offered by 13 major carriers, Virgin America came out on top for nutrition, says the survey’s author, Charles Platkin, editor of DietDetective.com
The San Francisco-based carrier earned 4.25 out of five stars. While the onboard snacks got low marks: they were either lacking in nutritional value or high in calories, Platkin says Virgin America's meals menu had several healthy choices, including an autumn vegetable wrap and a ginger salad that was a mere 390 calories.
Delta and JetBlue each earned 3.75 stars. Delta's score improved over last year in large part because of its partnership with the nutritious food provider Luvo. The airline has sought to “bring healthful, seasonal options to flight,'' says Brian Berry, Delta's director of onboard services. “Our Luvo partnership is an important part of making that happen.'' Platkin says the survey rankings are based on a variety of criteria including an analysis of nutrients, menu creativity and whether the airline's offerings have improved from the previous year.
“There are several airlines ... that realize serving clean, tasty, healthy food is what consumers want,'' Platkin says. “It's understandable when a relatively new airline such as Virgin America (offers) healthy fare, but when an airline like Delta moves in that direction, this is the start of real movement.''
Frontier, Spirit and Hawaiian Airlines were at the bottom of the survey, with Hawaiian getting the lowest ranking, just half a star. The airline stands out from many other carriers that now charge for food in the coach cabin by offering complimentary meals. But Platkin says such service can lead to passengers consuming too many calories.
“It’s a mixed bag,” Platkin says. “Business travelers would appreciate being offered healthier choices. ... For the airlines, improving the health quality of the food could potentially increase customer experience and brand loyalty.''
1. Why don’t people think highly of other snacks?
A . Because they offer autumn vegetables.
B . Because they provide healthy foods.
C . Because the snacks are rich in fibre.
D . Because they are poor in nutrition.
2. Who should Delta thanks for its improved score?
A . Virgin America.
B . JetBlue.
C . Luvo.
D. Frontier
3. What does Platkin mean by saying “It’s a mixed bag”?
A. Both business travelers and the airlines want the snacks improved.
B . The quality of the snacks could not be increased fast in a short time.
C . The customer experience and brand loyalty can be gained by rest.
D . The business travelers would appreciate if they can arrive on time.
4. People rank the airline by ______.
A . the way to prepare for the foods
B. the number of their dishes
C . the ability to create new foods
D . the improvement of the plane
5. What is the best title of the passage?
A . Know which plane has the best luck of all
B . See which airlines have the healthiest food
C . Bring the healthful, seasonal options to flight.
D . Consider what business passenger need most
★D1-5 DCADB
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案.
Business fliers looking for a healthy meal are in luck if they book a flight on Virgin America. But they might need to bring their own nutritious snacks on some other airlines, according to a new survey. In an annual analysis of the snacks and meals offered by 13 major carriers, Virgin America came out on top for nutrition, says the survey’s author, Charles Platkin, editor of DietDetective.com
The San Francisco-based carrier earned 4.25 out of five stars. While the onboard snacks got low marks: they were either lacking in nutritional value or high in calories, Platkin says Virgin America's meals menu had several healthy choices, including an autumn vegetable wrap and a ginger salad that was a mere 390 calories.
Delta and JetBlue each earned 3.75 stars. Delta's score improved over last year in large part because of its partnership with the nutritious food provider Luvo. The airline has sought to “bring healthful, seasonal options to flight,'' says Brian Berry, Delta's director of onboard services. “Our Luvo partnership is an important part of making that happen.'' Platkin says the survey rankings are based on a variety of criteria including an analysis of nutrients, menu creativity and whether the airline's offerings have improved from the previous year.
“There are several airlines ... that realize serving clean, tasty, healthy food is what consumers want,'' Platkin says. “It's understandable when a relatively new airline such as Virgin America (offers) healthy fare, but when an airline like Delta moves in that direction, this is the start of real movement.''
Frontier, Spirit and Hawaiian Airlines were at the bottom of the survey, with Hawaiian getting the lowest ranking, just half a star. The airline stands out from many other carriers that now charge for food in the coach cabin by offering complimentary meals. But Platkin says such service can lead to passengers consuming too many calories.
“It’s a mixed bag,” Platkin says. “Business travelers would appreciate being offered healthier choices. ... For the airlines, improving the health quality of the food could potentially increase customer experience and brand loyalty.''
1. Why don’t people think highly of other snacks?
A . Because they offer autumn vegetables.
B . Because they provide healthy foods.
C . Because the snacks are rich in fibre.
D . Because they are poor in nutrition.
2. Who should Delta thanks for its improved score?
A . Virgin America.
B . JetBlue.
C . Luvo.
D. Frontier
3. What does Platkin mean by saying “It’s a mixed bag”?
A. Both business travelers and the airlines want the snacks improved.
B . The quality of the snacks could not be increased fast in a short time.
C . The customer experience and brand loyalty can be gained by rest.
D . The business travelers would appreciate if they can arrive on time.
4. People rank the airline by ______.
A . the way to prepare for the foods
B. the number of their dishes
C . the ability to create new foods
D . the improvement of the plane
5. What is the best title of the passage?
A . Know which plane has the best luck of all
B . See which airlines have the healthiest food
C . Bring the healthful, seasonal options to flight.
D . Consider what business passenger need most
★D1-5 DCADB
