七、外刊视野 任务型阅读。(每小题2分,共10分)
Recent online attention has highlighted the 24-hour food banks in Shenzhen's Futian District. These smart cabinets, looking like parcel lockers, stand as beacons of warmth in the city, providing free, fresh food day and night for those in need.
Started in May 2022, the project works with the government, companies (which donate food), social groups (which run it), and the whole community. So far, 22 smart cabinets across all 10 streets of Futian are stocked with bread, fruit, vegetables, and other safe foods. A sweet part of the project is "veteran steamed buns": a retired soldier used his pension to make and fund them. People love these buns, which carry military traditions. Most of the food comes from 87 partners (like supermarkets and hotels), which give away extra or nearly expired (but still safe) food.
The project first helps vulnerable people: low-income families, disabled people, sanitation workers, etc. They can book food on the "iShenzhen" App before 8 p. m. After 8 p. m. , any leftover food is open to all citizens to cut waste. The cabinets keep food cool. All food sources can be tracked, and officials check them often (with insurance to keep things safe).
To encourage more companies to join, donors get tax breaks and public praise. Over the past three and a half years, the project has benefited 484,000 people and saved 195 tons of food from landfills and cut 390 tons of carbon emissions. These food banks don't just give out food—they build community connections and help the environment. In short, they show Shenzhen's creative and kind spirit, and offer a good, copyable way for cities to care for people.
(素材选自 Times)
根据短文内容回答问题,每题答案不超过8个词。
1. What kinds of food are stocked in the smart cabinets of the food banks?
Bread, fruit, vegetables and other safe foods.
2. Who can book free food via the "iShenzhen" App before 8 p. m. ?
Low-income families, disabled people and sanitation workers, etc.
3. What benefits can donating companies get from the food bank project?
They can get tax breaks and public praise.
4. According to the passage, what do the food banks do besides giving out food?
Build community connections and help the environment.
5. If your city plans to set up similar food banks, what suggestions would you give to make the project run better?
We can train volunteers to help the elderly.(言之有理即可)
