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2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2)
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2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2)

记叙文 · 听力 · 真题文章逐层精读

本页是 2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2) 文章的精读视角页——这篇记叙文全文 247 词、5 段，CEFR 难度 B2（B2 级在英语六级文章中占 39%），作者立场为「客观中立」；英文原文之外，本篇已有的 11 项精读维度逐项展开，其中能迁移到其他英语六级真题文章的判断方法（篇章结构、修辞、言外之意、作者态度、体裁速判）随各维度一并讲透。

精读最佳实践

本页解析里的段号（P1）都可以点——点一下，原文在顶部翻开并定位到该段，解析引用的原文同步标亮；合上原文，你还停在刚才读到的位置。点 P1 试试。

PASSAGE · 文章原文

5 段英文原文

以下为2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2) 的听力原文，共 5 段。左侧 P1–P5 是段落编号——本页全部解析（结构、逐段、修辞、自检题）都以它为坐标回指原文，点击解析里的段号，原文即在顶部翻开并定位到该段、引用的原文同步标亮；合上原文仍停在当前阅读位置。原文保持卷面形态，不带翻译与标注。

Eat Grub is Britain's first new food company that breaks western food boundaries by introducing edible insects as a new source of food. And Sainsbury's is the first UK supermarket to stock the company's crunchy roasted crickets. Sainsbury's insists that such food is no joke and could be a new, sustainable source of protein.

Out of curiosity, I paid a visit to Sainsbury's. As I put my hand into a packet of crickets with their tiny eyes and legs, the idea of one going in my mouth made me feel a little sick. But the first bite was a pleasant surprise. A little dry and lacking of taste, but at least a wing didn't get stuck in my throat.

The roasted seasoning largely overpowered any other flavour, although there was a slightly bitter aftertaste. The texture was crunchy, but smelt a little of cat food.

Eat Grub also recommends the crickets as a topping for noodles, soups and salads. The company boasts that its dried crickets contain more protein than beef, chicken and pork, as well as minerals like iron and calcium.

Unlike the production of meat, bugs do not use up large amounts of land, water or feed. And insect farming also produces far fewer greenhouse gases. However, despite 2 billion people worldwide already supplementing their diet with insects, "consumer disgust" remains a large barrier in many Western countries. I'm not sure bugs will become a popular snack anytime soon, but they're definitely food for thought.

PARAGRAPHS · 逐段精读

5 段逐段主旨与解读

逐段拆解2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 的这篇原文——每段给出英文段落主旨、段落标题与中文解读，并提炼一条「这段为什么这样读」的具体方法。

  1. P1

    Edible Crickets Reach British Supermarkets

    Eat Grub's roasted crickets enter a major UK supermarket as a sustainable new food.

    本段承担 opening 的功能，先把作者个人品尝经历放入“昆虫食品进入英国超市”的社会背景中。它还预先埋下 sustainable 这一价值线索，使后文的口感描写不只是一次猎奇 tasting，而与“昆虫能否成为未来食物”这一文章主旨相连。

    锁定事件背景
  2. P2

    From Hesitation to Surprise

    The author's initial disgust gives way to pleasant surprise when tasting crickets.

    本段把第一段的社会新闻背景转化为作者的 personal experience，并具体展示了消费者为何会排斥 insects。与此同时，pleasant surprise 又为文章保留了开放可能：心理障碍虽强，但实际 taste 未必像人们想象得那样难以接受。

    抓住试吃前后反转
  3. P3

    A Mixed Taste Test

    The author gives a mixed sensory evaluation of the roasted crickets.

    本段紧接第一口的 pleasant surprise，对“好吃”作出更细致的修正。它增强了叙述的真实性：作者既不因猎奇而一味否定 crickets，也不因环保价值而过度美化其 flavour，从而为结尾的保留态度作了铺垫。

    整合多重感官评价
  4. P4

    The Nutritional Promise of Crickets

    Eat Grub promotes crickets as a versatile and nutrient-rich food.

    本段从作者的 subjective tasting 转向公司的客观化宣传，补充说明 crickets 值得被推广的营养理由。它与第一段的 sustainable protein 相呼应，并为最后一段关于环境效益和市场阻力的更大范围讨论搭建了逻辑桥梁。

    归并产品卖点
  5. P5

    Environmental Benefits versus Consumer Disgust

    Despite environmental benefits, Western disgust may prevent insects from becoming mainstream food soon.

    本段完成全文的 conclusion：它回扣前文的 sustainability 和作者的试吃体验，同时指出真正阻碍普及的并非营养或环保价值，而是 Western consumer disgust。food for thought 既是关于 food 的双关，也把文章主旨落在审慎思考而非简单赞成或反对上。

    抓住利弊后的结论
SELF CHECK · 段落自检题

5 道逐段细节自检题

针对2019年12月英语六级真题第2套这篇原文，每段配 1 道细节题（ 1 个正确项 + 5 个干扰项 ，由懒笔记精读引擎基于本段命制，非试卷原题）。 选项默认中性；点「显示答案与解析」展开正确项、解析与最快解法，现代浏览器会同步高亮正确选项。

  1. 第 1 段 定位词 Sainsbury's Eat Grub's crickets

    What did Sainsbury's do in relation to Eat Grub's crickets?

    • A It developed the recipe for the roasted crickets.
    • B It claimed that crickets contained more protein than beef.
    • C It became the first UK supermarket to stock them.
    • D It imported insects for two billion regular consumers.
    • E It replaced meat products with insect-based foods.
    • F It refused to sell the product because customers disliked it.
    显示答案与解析 收起答案与解析

    正确答案：C

    该项完整保留了原文的比较级身份 first UK supermarket 与核心动作 stock，并用 them 回指 crickets，属于典型的同义压缩。障碍在于题干问 did what，考生若只记住 first，可能选到表示研发或推广的选项；但原文限定的是零售上架，而非生产、投资或宣传。

    超市动词验真 时间极紧时，直接用题干中的 Sainsbury's 回扫 第1段，不必通读其他段。随后采用“谓语验真”法：只把选项中的核心动词代回该专名所在句，能与首次零售身份形成完整事实链的正确项即为答案项；其余选项即使含有 crickets 或 protein，也因动作或主体不成立而淘汰。

  2. 第 2 段 定位词 first bite react

    How did the writer react after taking the first bite of a cricket?

    • A The writer became more disgusted by the insects' appearance.
    • B The writer found a wing stuck in the throat.
    • C The writer was impressed by the crickets' strong flavor.
    • D The writer was pleasantly surprised despite the initial unease.
    • E The writer decided to buy insects as a regular snack.
    • F The writer could not taste the crickets because they were spoiled.
    显示答案与解析 收起答案与解析

    正确答案：D

    该项准确概括了叙述的转折：initial unease 对应试吃前的负面生理感受，pleasantly surprised 对应第一口之后的判断。障碍是原文先给出 sick，再用 But 改写预期；正确项必须同时容纳两端情绪，不能只取其中一端。

    咬后转折截取 锁定 第2段 的 first bite 后，可采用“后半句优先”法：在叙事中遇到 but，先读 but 后的评价，再回看前面的心理铺垫。正确项会同时保留转折后的主结论和转折前的背景情绪；只复述前半句或把细节绝对化的选项可快速排除。

  3. 第 3 段 定位词 texture assessment

    What was the writer's assessment of the crickets' texture?

    • A It was slightly bitter.
    • B It smelled strongly of fresh meat.
    • C It was soft because of the roasted seasoning.
    • D It had no aftertaste at all.
    • E It was crunchy.
    • F It tasted like cat food.
    显示答案与解析 收起答案与解析

    正确答案：E

    该项与原文关于 texture 的直接表述完全一致，信息范围精准且没有加入额外态度。障碍在于同段出现 bitter aftertaste 和 cat food smell，考生若未识别 texture 的语义类别，容易把味觉或嗅觉评价错配为口感。

    质地右侧截词 在 第3段 直接执行“名词右侧截词”：找到 texture 后，只读取其后的系动词和表语，不处理前面的 seasoning 或后面的 smelt。该最小信息单元即可锁定正确项；所有跨越 flavour、aftertaste、smell 的选项即使词汇熟悉，也不进入比较。

  4. 第 4 段 定位词 Eat Grub suggest serving

    How does Eat Grub suggest serving its crickets?

    • A As a replacement for beef, chicken, and pork.
    • B Mixed into animal feed to improve its nutritional value.
    • C Fried with extra seasoning as a main course.
    • D Taken with calcium supplements after meals.
    • E Eaten only when no other protein source is available.
    • F As a topping for noodles, soups, and salads.
    显示答案与解析 收起答案与解析

    正确答案：F

    该项完整对应 company recommends 的具体内容，保留 topping 的使用角色和三个并列食物类别。障碍在于考生可能因注意力被 more protein than beef 吸引，而误将营养优势当作食用建议；题干的 serving 明确要求用法而非成分比较。

    推荐动词后扫 在 第4段 不必读完整段的 protein 比较，直接执行“动词后宾语链”扫描：从 recommends 向右读到第一个完整用法结构，正确项便可确认。随后只核验选项是否保留 topping 的角色；凡改成 replacement、supplement 或 main course 的，立即排除。

  5. 第 5 段 定位词 Western countries major obstacle

    What is identified as a major obstacle to wider acceptance of insect food in Western countries?

    • A Consumer disgust toward eating insects.
    • B The excessive use of land and water in insect farming.
    • C The high level of greenhouse gases produced by bugs.
    • D A worldwide shortage of people willing to eat insects.
    • E The lack of protein and minerals in dried crickets.
    • F The writer's inability to find crickets in supermarkets.
    显示答案与解析 收起答案与解析

    正确答案：A

    该项直接概括 consumer disgust remains a large barrier，并保留 toward eating insects 的对象范围。障碍是前文给出多项环保优势，容易诱导考生按常识认为 land、water 或 greenhouse gases 才是问题；但这些在原文中恰恰是 insect farming 的优势，而非接受度障碍。

    转折后找障碍 时间紧时，利用题干的 Western countries 直达 第5段，然后只扫含有 however 和 barrier 的句群。采用“转折后负词优先”法：把 however 后与 barrier 直接相连的名词短语视作正确项的证据，其余 land、water、greenhouse gases 即使信息密集，也因位于优势链而快速排除。

STRUCTURE · 篇章结构

3 个意群的记叙文骨架

按记叙文 的行文骨架切分意群，每个意群标注它覆盖的段落与对主旨的作用——逐段读完后回到这里俯瞰全篇，能看清作者为什么按这个顺序行文。

  1. P1

    新食品公司与超市合作引入可食用昆虫

    这个 opening paragraph 介绍了 Eat Grub 这家 pioneering company 打破 western food boundaries，通过 Sainsbury's supermarket 首次将 edible insects 引入 UK market，强调这是 sustainable protein source 而非 joke。

    作为 narrative 的 background setting，这个意群建立了整个 story 的 context，介绍 crickets 作为 new food product 进入 mainstream market 的 innovative attempt，为后续 author's personal experience 提供 necessary backdrop。

    引出叙事对象和背景
  2. P2 P3

    作者首次尝试食用蟋蟀的亲身体验

    这两个 consecutive paragraphs 记录了 author's firsthand tasting experience，从 initial curiosity 驱使下的 store visit，到看见 crickets 的 physical details（tiny eyes and legs）产生的 disgust feeling，再到 first bite 带来的 pleasant surprise，虽然 texture 是 dry 且 lacking taste，但总体 acceptable。第三段延续 sensory description，详细描述 roasted seasoning 掩盖了 other flavours，留下 slightly bitter aftertaste，以及 crunchy texture 和类似 cat food 的 smell。

    这是 narrative 的 central event，通过 vivid sensory details（visual, tactile, taste, smell）和 psychological reactions（hesitation → surprise → acceptance），这个意群 authenticates author's claim about crickets being 'surprisingly edible'，同时也 demonstrates 了 initial disgust 如何被 overcome，为后文 discussing consumer barriers 提供 personal testimony。

    核心体验过程
  3. P4 P5

    可食用昆虫的营养价值与环保优势

    这两个 paragraphs 转向 informational mode，第4段 介绍 Eat Grub 推荐的 usage scenarios（topping for noodles, soups, salads）和 nutritional benefits（more protein than beef/chicken/pork，rich in iron and calcium），第5段 then expands to broader context，对比 insect farming 与 meat production 在 land, water, feed, greenhouse gases 方面的 environmental advantages，同时指出 2 billion people worldwide 已经 consume insects，但 consumer disgust remains barrier in Western countries。

    这个意群在 narrative 中起到 contextualizing 和 reflective 作用，它 justifies 为什么 insects 值得 consideration（nutritional & environmental merits），同时 echoes author's initial disgust 并 universalizes 这种 reaction 为 widespread Western barrier，从而 elevates personal anecdote 到 broader societal discussion，让整个 narrative 具有 deeper significance beyond mere food review。

    支撑性信息与反思
MAIN IDEA · 速判主旨

5 步定位这篇文章的主旨

不读完全篇也能锁定主旨——以下 5 步按2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 这篇原文的实际行文顺序给出，每步说明看哪里、看出什么，可直接迁移到其他英语六级文章。

  1. 首段定位叙事焦点 P1

    记叙文的 first paragraph 通常会建立 narrative frame，告诉读者这是一个关于什么的 story。这篇文章的 第1段 介绍了 Eat Grub 和 Sainsbury's 推出 edible insects 的 background information，为后续的 personal experience 做铺垫。

  2. 第一人称标记定位 P2

    第2段 开头的 'Out of curiosity, I paid a visit' 和 'I put my hand' 明确表明作者从 background information 转向了 personal narrative。这个转折点是判断主旨的关键，因为记叙文的核心往往在于 author's personal journey 而非 background facts。

  3. 感官情感细节追踪 P2 P3

    第2段 和 第3段 中的 'made me feel a little sick'、'pleasant surprise'、'slightly bitter aftertaste' 等描述不仅是 sensory details，更揭示了作者从 hesitation 到 acceptance 的 emotional journey。这些 personal reactions 是记叙文主旨的重要组成部分。

  4. 结尾立场指示识别 P5

    第5段 的 'However, despite... "consumer disgust" remains a large barrier' 和 'I'm not sure bugs will become popular... but they're definitely food for thought' 明确表达了作者的 balanced view。这个 concluding stance 是主旨的 final component，它将 personal experience 升华为 broader observation。

  5. 叙事弧完整提炼 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

    这篇文章的 narrative structure 清晰：第1段 建立 what (insects as new food)，第2段-4 描述 how (author's trying experience)，第5段 给出 so what (environmental benefits vs. cultural barriers)。主旨必须涵盖这三个层次，而非仅停留在某一层。

主旨信号词 Out of curiosity P2 made me feel a little sick P2 pleasant surprise P2 However P5 consumer disgust P5 I'm not sure P5 food for thought P5

MAIN IDEA · 主旨

这篇文章在说什么

作者讲述了在英国首家销售昆虫食品的超市Sainsbury's尝试食用蟋蟀的经历。尽管最初有些犹豫,但发现蟋蟀出乎意料地可以食用,不过也承认尽管昆虫食品有环保优势,消费者的厌恶感仍是其成为西方主流食物的重大障碍。
The author narrates their experience trying edible crickets at Sainsbury's, Britain's first supermarket to stock insect-based products from Eat Grub. Despite initial hesitation, they found the crickets surprisingly edible, though acknowledge that consumer disgust remains a significant barrier to insects becoming mainstream Western food despite environmental benefits.
WORD INFERENCE · 生词推断

4 个生词的上下文推断

不查词典，只用文中线索推出词义——每个词给出推断出的释义与 完整推理链。已收录进英语六级高频真题词集的单词可点击进入词条页。

  • edible 可食用的

    现在我们把这些 clues 串起来看。首先，文章的 main topic 是把 insects 作为 food source，这给了我们一个大的 semantic field。然后，-ible 这个 suffix 明确告诉我们这是 '能够被做某事' 的意思。最后，作者的 actual eating experience 和 tasting description 证实了这些 insects 确实被吃了。三条线索从 context、structure、action 三个维度形成了完整的 inference chain。

    语义场-构词-行为三维验证
  • overpower 压倒、盖过

    让我们 synthesize 这些 evidence。从 morphology 看，over- + power 的 structure 给了我们 '过度支配' 的基本含义。从 syntax 看，seasoning 作为 agent 对 other flavour 施加了 action，显示了 dominance relationship。从 contextual logic 看，与 bitter aftertaste 的 contrast 证实了这是一种 '盖过、掩盖' 的效果。三条线索从 word formation、sentence structure、semantic contrast 完成了推断。

    拆解-句法-对比三步推理
  • supplement 补充

    我们来 connect these dots。首先，'supplement X with Y' 这个 collocation pattern 建立了 addition relationship。然后，整个 nutritional context 说明这种 addition 的目的是获得 extra protein 和 minerals。这两条线索从 structural pattern 和 functional purpose 两个角度证明 supplement 是 '补充、增补' 的意思，不是 '替代'。

    搭配模式与功能目的结合
  • barrier 障碍

    现在我们 integrate all the clues。从 syntactic structure 看，disgust = barrier 的 equation 告诉我们 barrier 是一种 negative factor。从 discourse logic 看，however 引出的 contrast 说明 barrier 与前面的 advantages 相对立。从 causal reasoning 看，barrier 导致了 bugs 难以 become popular 的结果。三条线索从 sentence、paragraph、whole text 三个层次完成了推断。

    句段篇三层逻辑递进
RHETORIC · 修辞手法

4 处修辞手法与仿写

每处修辞给出它在本文的具体用法、同类信号词清单与一份可直接套用的 写作仿写建议——读完能认，也能写。

  • 顺叙

    P2 P3

    作者采用了 chronological order 来呈现整个 tasting experience，从 initial visit 到 Sainsbury's，到 putting hand into the packet，再到 the first bite，最后是 aftertaste 和 overall reflection。这种 linear narrative structure 让读者能够 follow along 作者的 sensory journey，使得 consumer hesitation 和 gradual acceptance 的心理变化更加 authentic and relatable。通过这种 step-by-step progression，作者成功地将一个 potentially shocking topic 转化为一次 accessible personal experience，降低了读者的 psychological barrier，同时也呼应了文章主旨中关于 consumer disgust 作为 barrier 的观点。

    信号词 first then as after next finally initially subsequently eventually

    仿写： 当你想要 narrate 一次 first-time experience 或者 introduce something unfamiliar 时，可以问自己：What was my first reaction? What happened next? How did my perception change? 按照这个 temporal sequence 来 structure your narrative。仿写模版：First, I [initial action/observation] → As I [next step], I noticed/felt [sensory detail] → Then [subsequent action] led to [discovery/realization] → Finally, [concluding reflection on the experience]。

  • 细节描写

    P2 P3

    作者运用了 rich sensory details 来描绘 eating crickets 的体验，包括 visual details ('tiny eyes and legs')，taste sensations ('a little dry and lacking of taste', 'slightly bitter aftertaste')，texture ('crunchy')，和 smell ('smelt a little of cat food')。这些 specific and vivid descriptions 将一个 abstract concept (eating insects) 转化为 concrete sensory experience，让读者能够 vicariously experience 作者的感受。这种 detailed portrayal 对文章主旨至关重要，因为它 honestly presents both the positive aspects (surprisingly edible) 和 off-putting elements (cat food smell)，从而支撑了作者关于 consumer disgust 仍是 significant barrier 的 conclusion。通过 showing rather than telling，作者让读者理解为什么 insects won't become mainstream soon。

    信号词 tiny crunchy dry bitter texture smelt felt tasted looked like reminded me of

    仿写： 当描述 unfamiliar experience 时，问自己：What exactly did I see/taste/smell/hear/feel? 不要只说 'it was strange'，而要 specify what made it strange。仿写模版：The [object] had/was [specific visual detail]. As I [action], I noticed [texture/physical sensation]. The [taste/smell] reminded me of [specific comparison], though there was also [contrasting sensory element]. The [secondary detail] added to the overall [impression]。记住要 mix positive and negative details 来创造 balanced and credible description。

  • 比喻

    P3

    作者使用了 implicit comparison，将 crickets 的 smell 比作 'cat food'。这个 simile 非常 effective，因为 cat food 的 smell 对大多数读者来说是 familiar but not appetizing 的 reference point。这个比喻 serves multiple purposes：它 honestly conveys 产品的一个 unappealing aspect，同时也 subtly reinforces 文章主旨中提到的 consumer disgust as a barrier。通过选择 cat food 而不是 more neutral comparison，作者 acknowledges the psychological hurdle that Western consumers face。这种 honest yet slightly humorous comparison 也体现了作者的 balanced perspective - neither promoting nor completely dismissing insects as food。

    信号词 like as as if reminded me of similar to resembled felt like tasted like smelt like

    仿写： 当遇到 unfamiliar experience 需要描述时，问自己：What familiar thing does this remind me of? What shared qualities connect them? 选择的 comparison 应该 both accurate and evocative。仿写模版：The [unfamiliar thing] [verb] a little/somewhat/exactly like [familiar thing]。或者 There was a [quality] of [familiar reference] in the [unfamiliar thing]。注意：选择的 reference point 要能 trigger clear sensory or emotional associations in your readers。

  • 象征修辞

    P1 P5

    文章中的 crickets 不仅是 literal food item，更 symbolize 一个 broader concept：challenging Western food norms and embracing sustainable alternatives。在 第1段 中 'breaks western food boundaries' 明确点出这层 symbolic meaning。整个 tasting experience 实际上 represents Western consumers 面对 sustainable food future 时的 psychological journey - from disgust to cautious acceptance。最后一段的 'food for thought' 是个 brilliant double entendre，既 literally refers to insects as food，也 figuratively means 值得思考的议题。这种 symbolic layer 将一篇 simple food review 提升为对 sustainability and cultural barriers 的 deeper commentary，perfectly supports 文章主旨关于 environmental benefits 与 consumer disgust 之间 tension 的探讨。

    信号词 boundaries barrier breaks challenge represents embodies symbolizes stands for food for thought beyond

    仿写： 要创造 effective symbolism，先确定你想 explore 的 abstract theme (sustainability, change, prejudice 等)，然后选择 concrete object or action that naturally embodies 这个 theme。问自己：What larger issue does this specific experience represent? 仿写模版：选择一个 specific object/experience → describe it literally and vividly → subtly connect it to broader context through language choices ('breaks boundaries', 'barrier') → optionally make the connection explicit in conclusion。关键是 balance - symbol 要 work on literal level，symbolic meaning 要 emerge naturally 而非 forced。

IMPLIED MEANING · 言外之意

8 处话里有话

作者没有明说、但靠信号词传递出来的态度与暗示——每处给出原文片段、信号词类型与解读。

  • 超市对昆虫食品的严肃态度

    P1
    Sainsbury's insists that such food is no joke

    强调类动词 insists stresses emphasizes maintains asserts underscores affirms

    Sainsbury's 使用 insist 这个词，actually reveals 昆虫食品面临 credibility crisis 可信度危机。说 'no joke' 恰恰 implies 很多人把它当作 gimmick 噱头。这个 implication 为全文奠定基调 sets the tone：作者要探索的是一个 controversial 有争议的、not yet accepted 尚未被接受的 food innovation。它直接服务于文章主旨，因为后文作者的 hesitation 犹豫和最终的 'consumer disgust remains a barrier' 都在 echo 呼应这个最初的质疑。

  • 尝试前的心理抗拒

    P2
    the idea of one going in my mouth made me feel a little sick

    情绪反应描述 made me feel a little sick made me feel sick disgusted me thrilled me frightened me repulsed me made me uncomfortable

    作者 admit 自己的 visceral disgust 本能厌恶，这个 honest confession 坦诚表白 actually highlights 西方文化中对昆虫的 deep-rooted taboo 根深蒂固的禁忌。这不是 rational response 理性反应（因为昆虫 nutritionally sound 营养合理），而是 cultural conditioning 文化塑造的结果。这个 implication 直接 supports 文章主旨：即使有 environmental benefits，psychological barrier 心理障碍 is real and significant。作者通过 personal vulnerability 个人脆弱性来 illustrate 说明 'consumer disgust' 不是抽象概念，而是 genuine obstacle 真实障碍。

  • 味道的委婉否定

    P2
    A little dry and lacking of taste, but at least a wing didn't get stuck in my throat

    让步转折类 but at least although even though while despite however yet

    作者用 'at least' 设置了 extremely low bar 极低标准：只要不卡喉咙就算成功。这个 implication 是蟋蟀的 eating experience 食用体验 is far from enjoyable 远非愉快。Saying 'dry and lacking taste' 已经是 negative，但用 'at least' 引出更 basic concern 基本担忧，actually amplifies 放大了整体的 negative impression。这 supports 文章主旨：昆虫食品 faces significant palatability issues 口感问题，not just psychological barriers。作者的 polite but honest critique 礼貌但诚实的批评 explains why 'bugs won't become popular snack anytime soon'。

  • 味道被调料掩盖的尴尬

    P3
    The roasted seasoning largely overpowered any other flavour

    程度副词+负面动词 largely overpowered completely masked heavily dominated totally overwhelmed entirely covered thoroughly drowned out significantly overshadowed

    作者通过 'overpowered' 这个词 reveals 蟋蟀本身的 flavor profile 风味特征 is not pleasant 不讨喜。如果味道好，就不需要 heavy seasoning 重调味 to mask it。这个 implication 加上后面提到的 'slightly bitter aftertaste' 和 'smelt of cat food'，共同构成了 comprehensive negative assessment 全面的负面评估。这 directly contributes 直接贡献于文章主旨：昆虫食品 not only faces cultural barriers 文化障碍，还有 genuine taste issues 真实的味道问题 that make mainstream adoption 主流接受 challenging。作者的 detailed sensory critique 详细的感官批评 grounds the conclusion 为结论奠定基础。

  • 营养数据的营销性质

    P4
    The company boasts that its dried crickets contain more protein than beef, chicken and pork

    中性贬义转述动词 boasts claims alleges purports asserts professes contends

    作者使用 'boasts' 而非 neutral verb 中性动词，subtly undermines 微妙地削弱了 company's nutritional claims 公司的营养声明。这 implies 这些数据 may be cherry-picked 可能是精心挑选的 or exaggerated for marketing purposes 或为营销目的而夸大。Combined with 结合作者 personal negative experience 个人的负面体验（bad taste, off-putting smell），这个 skeptical framing 怀疑性框架 suggests 表明 nutritional benefits 营养益处 alone 单独 cannot overcome the sensory and cultural barriers 感官和文化障碍。这 reinforces 强化了文章主旨：即使有 valid environmental and nutritional arguments 有效的环境和营养论据，consumer acceptance 消费者接受 depends on more than data 取决于数据之外的因素。

  • 理性与现实的对比落差

    P5
    However, despite 2 billion people worldwide already supplementing their diet with insects, 'consumer disgust' remains a large barrier in many Western countries

    对比转折类 However however but yet nevertheless nonetheless still

    这个 'however' 是全文的 climax 高潮，它 reveals the core message 揭示核心信息：尽管有 compelling rational reasons 令人信服的理性理由 to eat insects（sustainability, nutrition, global adoption），Western cultural disgust 西方文化厌恶 is the decisive factor 决定性因素。前面所有 positive aspects 积极方面（company claims, environmental benefits, 2 billion people）都被这个 'consumer disgust' 消解。这个 implication 直接 embodies 体现文章主旨：作者通过 personal experiment 个人实验 concluded 得出结论 that cultural barriers 文化障碍 trump 胜过 rational benefits，因此 'bugs won't become popular snack anytime soon'。这个转折 transforms 转变了 narrative 从 exploration 探索 into verdict 判决。

  • 委婉否定的未来展望

    P5
    I'm not sure bugs will become a popular snack anytime soon

    模糊限制语 I'm not sure... anytime soon I'm not sure probably not unlikely anytime soon doubt it I wouldn't expect

    作者用 hedging language 模糊语言 deliver 传递了 definitive verdict 明确判决：昆虫食品 won't succeed 不会成功 in Western markets。'I'm not sure' 看似 open-minded 开放心态，但 'anytime soon' reveals 揭示真实 assessment：这是 long-term impossibility 长期不可能，not just short-term challenge 短期挑战。这个 subtle but firm conclusion 微妙但坚定的结论 culminates 达到顶点 the entire narrative arc 整个叙事弧线：from initial corporate optimism 从最初的企业乐观主义（Sainsbury's insistence），through personal trial 经历个人试验（disgusting appearance, poor taste），to final verdict 到最终判决。The hedging 模糊表达 makes the rejection 使拒绝 more credible 更可信，因为 it seems measured 显得有分寸 rather than knee-jerk 而非本能反应。这 perfectly encapsulates 完美概括了文章主旨。

  • 双关语的讽刺收尾

    P5
    but they're definitely food for thought

    双关表达 food for thought bitter pill to swallow hard to digest leaves a bad taste can't stomach it food for the soul hungry for change

    这个 closing pun 结尾双关 is the author's final ironic comment 最后的讽刺评论：bugs are interesting to think about 思考起来有趣，but not to eat 但不适合吃。The phrase 短语 elegantly captures 优雅地捕捉 the entire article's tension 整篇文章的张力：intellectually 智力上，insect consumption makes sense 昆虫消费有道理（environmental, nutritional），但 emotionally and practically 情感上和实际上，it doesn't work 行不通。这个 wordplay 文字游戏 reinforces 强化了文章主旨 by suggesting 暗示 insects belong in academic discourse 昆虫属于学术话语 about sustainability，not on dinner plates 而非餐盘上。It's a witty 机智的，diplomatic 外交的 way to conclude 方式结束：acknowledging merit 承认价值 while rejecting adoption 同时拒绝采纳。这种 tone 语调 matches 匹配 the entire narrative's balanced skepticism 整个叙事的平衡怀疑态度。

AUTHOR ATTITUDE · 作者态度

作者态度：客观中立

结论先行：本文作者态度为客观中立（ cautiously open-minded with reservations）。下面是按步骤还原的判断过程与文中的态度信号词。

  1. 追踪第一人称体验描述 P2 P3

    记叙文中的 first-person account 第一人称叙述是 attitude indicator 态度指示器的关键，因为作者通过 describe 描述自己的 trying process 尝试过程，naturally express 自然表达了 personal stance 个人立场，而不是 abstract commentary 抽象评论。

  2. 识别正反对比结构 P2 P3 P5

    记叙文中的 contrast 对比能 demonstrate 展示作者的 balanced thinking 平衡思考。当作者 present both sides 呈现正反两面时，说明 attitude 态度不是 extreme 极端的，而是 nuanced 有细微差别的。This balancing act 这种平衡行为本身就是 attitude signal 态度信号。

  3. 分析结尾的确定性程度 P5

    记叙文的 conclusion 结尾部分通常 contain 包含作者对 entire experience 整个经历的 synthesis 综合和 evaluation 评价。Use of 使用 I'm not sure, probably, maybe 等 tentative expressions 试探性表达shows 显示作者的 attitude 态度是 reserved 保留的而非 assertive 断言的，这是 judge 判断 attitude type 态度类型的 crucial clue 关键线索。

  4. 整合体验-对比-结论三要素 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

    记叙文的 attitude 态度不在 single sentence 单一句子中，而在 narrative arc 叙事弧线的 progression 推进过程。通过 trace 追溯从 initial hesitation 最初犹豫到 actual trial 实际尝试再到 final reflection 最终反思的 attitudinal evolution 态度演变，能 accurately capture 准确捕捉作者的 overall stance 整体立场。

文中的态度信号词

  • pleasant surprise P2

    这个 phrase 短语 indicates 表明作者的 expectation 期望被 exceeded 超越了，showing 显示出 willingness to revise 愿意修正 initial negative impression 最初负面印象的 open-minded attitude 开放心态。在 narrative context 记叙文语境中，surprise 惊喜词暗示 attitude shift 态度转变，不是 purely negative 纯粹负面的。

    同类词 unexpectedly good better than expected positively shocked agreeably surprised pleasantly unexpected

  • a little sick P2

    这个 expression 表达 reveals 揭示了作者的 honest visceral reaction 诚实的本能反应，但 modifier 修饰词 'a little' softens 软化了 negative intensity 负面强度，showing 显示出 discomfort 不适是 manageable 可控的，not overwhelming 而非压倒性的，这 supports 支持 balanced attitude 平衡态度而非 extreme rejection 极端排斥。

    同类词 somewhat disgusted slightly nauseated a bit queasy mildly repulsed rather uneasy

  • lacking of taste P2

    这个 descriptive phrase 描述性短语 provides 提供 objective sensory assessment 客观感官评估，showing 显示作者 attempting factual reporting 尝试事实报道 of the experience 体验。'Lacking' 比 'disgusting' 更 neutral 中立，indicating 表明 disappointment 失望 rather than 而非 revulsion 厌恶，支持 measured attitude 有分寸的态度。

    同类词 lacking taste bland flavorless tasteless insipid

  • definitely food for thought P5

    这个 idiomatic expression 习语表达 indicates 表明作者 acknowledges value 认可价值 in the concept 概念中，while 同时 not committing 不做承诺 to full endorsement 完全支持。'Definitely' 与 'food for thought' 的 combination 结合 shows 显示 certainty about worthiness 对值得性的确定 of consideration 考虑，but 但 not about adoption 不是关于采纳，这是 典型 typical neutral stance 中立立场。

    同类词 food for thought worth considering merits reflection deserves contemplation thought-provoking

  • I'm not sure P5

    这个 epistemic marker 认识标记词 directly expresses 直接表达 author's uncertainty 作者的不确定性 about future outcomes 未来结果，showing 显示 refusal to make 拒绝做出 definitive predictions 明确预测。在 narrative 记叙文中，such honesty 这种诚实 about limits of knowledge 关于知识局限 reinforces 强化 neutral, open-minded stance 中立开放立场。

    同类词 uncertain whether doubtful that remains to be seen hard to say unclear if

  • consumer disgust P5

    作者 quotes 引用或 acknowledges 承认 others' negative reaction 他人的负面反应（'consumer disgust'）而非 claiming it as own 宣称为自己的，showing 显示 ability to 能力 separate personal experience 分离个人体验 from broader social attitudes 与更广泛的社会态度，这 demonstrates 展示 analytical objectivity 分析客观性，支持 neutral stance 中立立场。

    同类词 public aversion widespread reluctance general resistance popular rejection common repulsion

GENRE · 速判体裁

30 秒判定这是一篇记叙文

体裁决定读法与出题套路。以下判断步骤与标志词全部以本文为例，可直接迁移到其他英语六级 真题文章。

如何快速判断这是一篇记叙文？

  1. 第一人称亲历叙述 P1 P2

    记叙文的核心特征是 narrate personal events,而议论文通常直接 present arguments,说明文会 explain concepts objectively,新闻报道则采用 third-person reporting。本文 第1段 虽然介绍背景,但 第2段 立即出现 'I paid a visit' 和 'made me feel' 这样的 first-person expressions,这是典型的 personal narrative marker

  2. 时间顺序感官描写 P2 P3

    记叙文会 describe events in sequence 并包含大量 sensory descriptions。第2段-3 呈现了清晰的 temporal progression: 'put my hand' → 'the first bite' → 'aftertaste',且充满 sensory details 如 'feel a little sick'、'dry and lacking of taste'、'crunchy'、'smelt of cat food'。这种 vivid sensory language 是记叙文独有的,议论文会 focus on logic,说明文会 provide factual information,新闻会 report events objectively

  3. 个人反思收尾 P5

    记叙文通常以 narrator's thoughts or feelings 结尾,而非 call to action (议论文)、factual summary (说明文) 或 future outlook (新闻)。第5段 结尾 'I'm not sure bugs will become...but they're definitely food for thought' 是典型的 personal reflection,表达了作者 individual opinion based on personal experience,而不是 objective conclusion

  4. 亲历式体验分享 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

    本文具备记叙文的所有 essential elements: 以 'I' 为主体 narrate 了 visiting Sainsbury's 并 trying crickets 的 personal journey,用 sequential structure (好奇→购买→品尝→反思) organize the story,充满 vivid sensory descriptions (味道、质感、气味),最后给出 personal thoughts。这与议论文的 argument structure、说明文的 explanatory pattern、新闻的 objective reporting 完全不同

哪些词暴露了记叙文体裁？

  • I paid a visit to P2 人物动作叙述词 I put my hand into made me feel I went to I walked through I reached for
  • Out of curiosity P2 心理状态与动机词 made me feel a little sick a pleasant surprise I'm not sure with excitement in confusion
  • But the first bite was P2 事件发展过程词 the first bite was As I put then I tried after that next I noticed
  • made me feel a little sick P2 感官与心理反应词 was a pleasant surprise a little dry and lacking of taste there was a slightly bitter aftertaste smelt a little of cat food tasted sweet
  • As I put my hand into P2 时间线索连接词 As I put when I saw while I was eating before I tried after I finished
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FAQ · 常见问题

关于 2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2) 的常见问题

2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2) 文章的主旨是什么？
作者讲述了在英国首家销售昆虫食品的超市Sainsbury's尝试食用蟋蟀的经历。尽管最初有些犹豫,但发现蟋蟀出乎意料地可以食用,不过也承认尽管昆虫食品有环保优势,消费者的厌恶感仍是其成为西方主流食物的重大障碍。（英文表述：The author narrates their experience trying edible crickets at Sainsbury's, Britain's first supermarket to stock insect-based products from Eat Grub. Despite initial hesitation, they found the crickets surprisingly edible, though acknowledge that consumer disgust remains a significant barrier to insects becoming mainstream Western food despite environmental benefits.）
2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2) 文章是什么体裁？难度如何？
体裁为记叙文，作者立场是客观中立（cautiously open-minded with reservations）。CEFR 难度 B2，全文 247 词、5 段；在英语六级全部 593 篇真题文章中，B2 级共 233 篇（占 39%）。
2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2) 文章的篇章结构是怎样的？
全文 5 段按记叙文骨架分为 3 个意群：第1段——新食品公司与超市合作引入可食用昆虫；第2段、第3段——作者首次尝试食用蟋蟀的亲身体验；第4段、第5段——可食用昆虫的营养价值与环保优势。
2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2) 文章的作者态度是什么？
作者态度是客观中立（cautiously open-minded with reservations）。判断路径：追踪第一人称体验描述 → 识别正反对比结构 → 分析结尾的确定性程度 → 整合体验-对比-结论三要素；文中的态度信号词包括 pleasant surprise（第2段）、a little sick（第2段）、lacking of taste（第2段）、definitely food for thought（第5段）、I'm not sure（第5段）、consumer disgust（第5段）。
2019年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section B (2) 文章中有哪些值得积累的生词？
按文中出现顺序共 4 个：edible（可食用的）、overpower（压倒、盖过）、supplement（补充）、barrier（障碍），每个词的词义都可以由文中上下文线索推断得出。

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