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A Review of the book, 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die
A book keeping you satisfied for life
A Mimi Sheraton, the highly regarded former New York Times restaurant critic, has published her latest book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die. Inspired by a best-selling travel guide, Sheraton's decade-long project collects a list of must-try dishes, restaurants, and cultural feasts from around the world. The book is a wonderful display of her vast food knowledge, offering detailed information on historic context and where to try each dish. Fitting the world's cuisine into 1,000 entries was challenging, but her goal was global representation.
B Sheraton aimed for an equal respect for all cuisines, from Australian dishes to those of a culinary powerhouse like China. She notes that while she could have easily filled the book with American, French, and Italian foods, she deliberately made room for items like East Africa's Zanzibar duck to ensure a balanced worldwide perspective. The book's recipes are considered authentic, genuinely reflecting the culinary traditions of their origins. However, the reviewer notes that the accompanying visuals are not up to the standard of contemporary cookbooks.
C The book is organised by culinary style rather than strict geographical borders. While this might be confusing initially, it proves effective once readers get the hang of it. A special index helps navigation. Every item must be available to readers, whether at a restaurant, store, or through self-preparation. The drawback is that the food scene is dynamic, so readers should double-check details like restaurant availability online before visiting.
D Sheraton's selection process was rigorous. She travelled extensively, sampling dishes from street food vendors to Michelin-starred restaurants. Her criteria for inclusion were simple: the food must be delicious, culturally significant, and memorable. This approach ensured that every entry, whether a humble bowl of noodles from Vietnam or an elaborate French pastry, earned its place on the list.
E One of the book's strengths is its attention to history. Sheraton provides fascinating background information on how certain dishes evolved, the trade routes that spread ingredients across continents, and the cultural exchanges that shaped national cuisines. For example, she traces the journey of the tomato from South America to Italy, where it became central to Mediterranean cooking.
F Despite its many strengths, the book has limitations. The sheer number of entries means that some descriptions are brief, leaving readers wanting more detail. Additionally, while Sheraton strives for global balance, some regions inevitably receive less attention due to limited available information or accessibility issues. Nevertheless, for adventurous eaters and armchair travellers alike, the book serves as an inspiring guide to the world's culinary treasures.
G Ultimately, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is more than a checklist; it is a celebration of humanity's shared love of food. Sheraton's passion and expertise shine through on every page, making this volume a worthy addition to any food lover's library. As the reviewer concludes, this book will keep you satisfied for life – not because you will eat every dish, but because the journey of discovery it offers is endless.
Reading Passage 3 has seven paragraphs, A–G.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter A–G in boxes 27–31.
Do the following statements agree with the views of the reviewer?
Write YES / NO / NOT GIVEN
Complete the summary. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage.
Write your answers in boxes 37–40.
III. A Review of the book, 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die: Đề luyện tập IELTS READING (IELTS Reading Practice Test)
READING PASSAGE 3
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 27–40, which are based on Reading Passage 3 below.
A Review of the book, 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die
A book keeping you satisfied for life
Mimi Sheraton, the highly regarded former New York Times restaurant critic, has published her latest book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die. Inspired by a best-selling travel guide, Sheraton's decade-long project collects a list of must-try dishes, restaurants, and cultural feasts from around the world. The book is a wonderful display of her vast food knowledge, offering detailed information on historic context and where to try each dish. Fitting the world's cuisine into 1,000 entries was challenging, but her goal was global representation.
Sheraton aimed for an equal respect for all cuisines, from Australian dishes to those of a culinary powerhouse like China. She notes that while she could have easily filled the book with American, French, and Italian foods, she deliberately made room for items like East Africa's Zanzibar duck to ensure a balanced worldwide perspective. The book's recipes are considered authentic, genuinely reflecting the culinary traditions of their origins. However, the reviewer notes that the accompanying visuals are not up to the standard of contemporary cookbooks.
The book is organised by culinary style rather than strict geographical borders. While this might be confusing initially, it proves effective once readers get the hang of it. A special index helps navigation. Every item must be available to readers, whether at a restaurant, store, or through self-preparation. The drawback is that the food scene is dynamic, so readers should double-check details like restaurant availability online before visiting. >> 🔥 Form đăng kí giải đề thi thật IELTS 4 kĩ năng kèm bài giải bộ đề 100 đề PART 2 IELTS SPEAKING quý đang thi (update hàng tuần) từ IELTS TUTOR
C Sheraton's selection process was rigorous. She travelled extensively, sampling dishes from street food vendors to Michelin-starred restaurants. Her criteria for inclusion were simple: the food must be delicious, culturally significant, and memorable. This approach ensured that every entry, whether a humble bowl of noodles from Vietnam or an elaborate French pastry, earned its place on the list.
D One of the book's strengths is its attention to history. Sheraton provides fascinating background information on how certain dishes evolved, the trade routes that spread ingredients across continents, and the cultural exchanges that shaped national cuisines. For example, she traces the journey of the tomato from South America to Italy, where it became central to Mediterranean cooking.
E Despite its many strengths, the book has limitations. The sheer number of entries means that some descriptions are brief, leaving readers wanting more detail. Additionally, while Sheraton strives for global balance, some regions inevitably receive less attention due to limited available information or accessibility issues. Nevertheless, for adventurous eaters and armchair travellers alike, the book serves as an inspiring guide to the world's culinary treasures.
F Ultimately, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is more than a checklist; it is a celebration of humanity's shared love of food. Sheraton's passion and expertise shine through on every page, making this volume a worthy addition to any food lover's library. As the reviewer concludes, this book will keep you satisfied for life – not because you will eat every dish, but because the journey of discovery it offers is endless. >> 🔥 Nhắn zalo 0905834420 join group zalo Hóng đề thi máy 4 skills để cập nhật đề thi thật 4 kĩ năng hằng ngày [Kèm giải & đề làm online]
Questions 27–31
Reading Passage 3 has six paragraphs, A–F.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A–F, in boxes 27–31 on your answer sheet.
27 a reference to how to locate specific items within the book
28 the reason why certain foods were prioritised over others
29 a criticism of the book's visual content
30 an explanation of the time period over which the book was produced
31 a suggestion that readers should verify information before acting on it
Questions 32–36
Do the following statements agree with the views of the reviewer in Reading Passage 3?
In boxes 32–36 on your answer sheet, write
| YES | if the statement agrees with the views of the reviewer |
| NO | if the statement contradicts the views of the reviewer |
| NOT GIVEN | if it is impossible to say what the reviewer thinks about this |
32 Mimi Sheraton has previously worked as a food critic for a major newspaper.
33 The book contains more recipes from China than from Australia.
34 The organisation of the book by culinary style is easy to understand immediately.
35 Sheraton personally prepared every dish included in the book.
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Questions 37–40
Complete the summary below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 37–40 on your answer sheet.
Strengths and weaknesses of the book
Sheraton's book is the result of a 37 _______________ project. She aimed to give fair representation to all cuisines, deliberately including dishes such as 38 _______________ duck from East Africa to achieve a balanced global perspective. The recipes in the book are described as 39 _______________, faithfully representing their culinary origins. However, the reviewer notes that the book's 40 _______________ do not match the quality found in modern cookbooks.
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V. Giải thích từ vựng A Review of the book, 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die
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27. C
28. C
29. B
30. A
31. C
32. YES
33. NOT GIVEN
34. NO
35. NO
36. YES
37. decade-long
38. Zanzibar
39. authentic
40. visuals
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