Reading passage: Italian City Restricts Foreign Food
Italian City Restricts Foreign Food
Until recently, Italians mostly ate traditional dishes, but increased immigration over the past decade has introduced new culinary traditions. As a result, restaurants serving foreign food have become more common in several cities. (18) ______. For instance, the historic town of Lucca, located about 60 kilometers from Florence, (19) ______. According to local authorities, this measure aims to protect the town's cultural identity and maintain its long-established food traditions. Consequently, new foreign food businesses are no longer allowed in certain parts of the town.
The decision has triggered a heated debate. Italy's agriculture minister supports the ban, claiming that national culture must be defended in a globalized world. (20) ______. For example, tomatoes were first cultivated in South America, and some historians suggest that pasta may have Asian origins.
Politics also affects this issue, particularly in northern Italy, where right-wing parties often promote anti-immigration opinions. (21) ______, because low-quality imported products are sometimes sold as traditional Italian specialties. Although tradition is important, (22) ______. It allows new ideas, tastes, and experiences to enrich everyday life while respecting local heritage.
(Adapted from https://english-online.at/culture)
Until recently, Italians mostly ate traditional dishes, but increased immigration over the past decade has introduced new culinary traditions. As a result, restaurants serving foreign food have become more common in several cities. (18) ______. For instance, the historic town of Lucca, located about 60 kilometers from Florence, (19) ______. According to local authorities, this measure aims to protect the town's cultural identity and maintain its long-established food traditions. Consequently, new foreign food businesses are no longer allowed in certain parts of the town.
The decision has triggered a heated debate. Italy's agriculture minister supports the ban, claiming that national culture must be defended in a globalized world. (20) ______. For example, tomatoes were first cultivated in South America, and some historians suggest that pasta may have Asian origins.
Politics also affects this issue, particularly in northern Italy, where right-wing parties often promote anti-immigration opinions. (21) ______, because low-quality imported products are sometimes sold as traditional Italian specialties. Although tradition is important, (22) ______. It allows new ideas, tastes, and experiences to enrich everyday life while respecting local heritage.
(Adapted from https://english-online.at/culture)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Blank (18):
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Blank (18):
Chọn một phương án bên dưới để kiểm tra đáp án ngay:
Đáp án chính thức: D
Hướng dẫn giải chi tiết
Đoạn trước nói nhà hàng phục vụ đồ ăn nước ngoài trở nên phổ biến. Đoạn sau đưa ví dụ Lucca hạn chế kebab và nhà hàng Trung Quốc.
Vì vậy cần câu nói:
This change has caused strong reactions among some local communities.
Nghĩa: Sự thay đổi này đã gây ra phản ứng mạnh trong một số cộng đồng địa phương.
Vì vậy cần câu nói:
This change has caused strong reactions among some local communities.
Nghĩa: Sự thay đổi này đã gây ra phản ứng mạnh trong một số cộng đồng địa phương.