1. Slow Food International, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1989. The organization aims to promote the consumption of fresh, high-quality local foods that are produced using safe practices.
2. "We believe in the pleasure of the table combined with the responsibility towards the environment, "Donna Reno, leader of Slow Food's Miami chapter (分会), said.
3. The movement began in 1986 when journalist and activist Carlo Petrini campaigned against the
opening of a McDonald's at the Spanish Steps in Rome. Although Petrini's protesting (反对,抗议) was unsuccessful, Slow Food took off these years later.
4. Petrini's movement had an effect all over the European community and now it is all over the world.
5. Slow Food has 85,000 members internationally and more than 16,000 members in the US. The organization is now attempting to work with college students to start Slow Food on-campus chapters.
6.Katy McNulty, 23, a student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, is currently in the process of starting a Slow Food chapter on her campus.
7. "As students, we have a lot of energy," McNulty said, "and with a huge student population it is easier to spread the word."
1. The best title for the passage is _____________.
A.Slow Food Responsibility
B.Slow Food Movement
C.Slow Food Members
D.Slow Food Miami
2. Why did the author cite Donna Reno's words?
A. Because Donna Reno is the leader of Slow Food's Miami chapter.
B. Because Donna Reno supports Petrini's movement.
C. Because it helps people to eat high-quality local foods safely.
D. Because it illustrates the aim of Slow Food International.
3. What does the phrase take off (paragraph 3) probably mean?
A. Succeeded.
B. Flied away.
C. Left hurriedly.
D. Changed.
4. How many Slow Food on-campus chapters are there in the US now?
A. One
B. 16,000
C. None
D. 23
5. Which of the following is an advantage of establishing Slow Food on-campus chapters?
A. Peaceful campus.
B. Experience of students.
C. High consumption of students.
D. Large number of student population.