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高考英语外刊阅读天天练:七选五模拟训练七 ① Air fryers are popular and they’re energy efficient, but how healthy are air fryers? How does it work? An air fryer cooks food by circulating hot air super quickly, thanks to a powerful fan. _1_You hardly have to use any fat—and sometimes none—to get the same effect as conventional frying. Are all air-fried foods healthier? As ever, it’s complicated. _2_But when it comes to fatty fish such as sardines, a Brazilian study found that air frying reduced levels of healthy polyunsaturated fats and increased cholesterol oxidation products, which may increase plaque formation in blood vessels. _3_ All food changes its structure when it’s cooked. _4_A Spanish study found air frying created up to 90 per cent less acrylamide than deep-oil frying. So, what’s the conclusion? The bottom line is if your diet consists of a lot of deep-fried food, using an air fryer will serve up nosh that’s better for you. _5_ 【Reader’s Digest UK (September 2023)】 A. Is the cooking process safe? B. Is air fryer suitable for everyone? C. Tiny droplets of oil carried by the hot air make the food crispy. D. Acrylamide is produced when you cook at high temperatures and has been linked to some cancers, including breast cancer. E. But those prepared in the air fryer had more AGEs than pan-fried ones as the cooking time increased. F. Otherwise, just enjoy the convenience and the savings. G. When it comes to cooking already healthy foods such as chicken, fish and vegetables, there’s no evidence an air dryer is preferable to a conventional oven. ② Finding pleasure in another person’s good fortune is what social scientists call freudenfreude. _1_While the benefits of freudenfreude are plentiful, it doesn’t always come easily. Try the tips below from other expert sources. SHOW ACTIVE INTEREST IN SOMEONE ELSE’S HAPPINESS _2_Even if your heart isn’t in it, happiness can flourish when you make a heartfelt effort to engage with a positive activity. So when you speak with your friend, be su