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15. (A) hot (B) cool (C) frozen (D) warm 【請接續背面】四、閱讀測驗 Few foods occupy a space as unique as instant noodles, loved as both a junk-food treat and an everyday food for millions of people around the world. What began as a post-war solution to hunger in Japan has since become a global guilty pleasure, providing quick, affordable, and satisfying meals for the masses. But it’s no secret that instant noodles aren’t healthy. Every so often, new studies emerge explaining how they increase the risk of heart disease and other health problems— surprising almost no one. In a world that increasingly values healthy eating, as plant-based diets and wellness become the focus for many, the instant noodle market is still expected to expand rapidly. According to various estimates, the global industry could grow from $64.67 billion in 2025 to $98.46 billion by 2032. Scientists have an easy explanation for their popularity: addiction. Researchers studying highly processed foods say their high-calorie content and delicious mix of salt, fat, and carbohydrates make people want to keep eating them. The manufacturers, however, offer another explanation. “The reason instant noodles have been widely embraced around the world as a ‘comfort food’ lies in their ability to offer universal values that people seek in food — namely, delicious taste, convenience, preservability, affordability, and safety,” says a representative of Nissin Foods Group. In an era filled with busy schedules and endless daily choices, having a reliable and quick food option is something to be thankful for. Maybe that’s why processed noodles, notorious as they are, continue to thrive as a global food culture.

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