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阅读理解。                                     How Americans Began to Eat Tomatoes
     People have strange ideas about food. For example, the tomato is a kind of very delicious vegetable.
It is one of useful plants that can be prepared in many ways. It has rich nutrition and vitamin in it. But in
the 18th century, Americans never ate tomatoes. They grew them in their gardens because tomato plants
are so pretty. But they thought the vegetable was poisonous (有毒的). They called tomatoes "poison
apples."
     President Thomas Jefferson, however, knew that tomatoes were good to eat. He was a learned man.
He had been to Paris, where he learned to love the taste of tomatoes. He grew many kinds of tomatoes
in his garden. The President taught his cook a way for a cream of tomato soup. This beautiful pink soup
was served at the President"s party. The guests thought the soup tasted really good. They never thought
their president would serve his honored guests poison apples. Jefferson never spoke to his honored (忠
实的) guests about the fact.1. After you read the passage, which of the following do you think is true? A. Americans never ate tomatoes after they began to plant them.
B. Americans didn"t eat tomatoes before 19th century.
C. Even now Americans don"t eat tomatoes.
D. In the 18th century Americans ate a lot of tomatoes.2. The passage tells us that Jefferson was a President who learned to love the taste of tomatoes  _____.A. while he was in Paris
B. when he was a little boy
C. because his parents told him so
D. from books3. According to the text, _______ made the beautiful pink soup served at the President"s party?A. the President himself
B. a French cook
C. the President"s cook
D. the President"s wife4. From the passage we know all the honored guests invited by Jefferson were _____   .  A. people from other countries
B. from France
C. people of his own country
D. men only5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. All of the guests knew the soup that was served at the President"s party was made of tomatoes.
B. All of the guests thought the soup which was prepared by the President"s cook was nice.
C. All of the guests thought the taste of the beautiful pink soup was nice.
D. None of the guests knew that their president would serve his honored guests poison apples.

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阅读理解。     In the last 500 years nothing about people-not their clothes, ideas, or languages has changed as much
as what they eat. Chocolate (巧克力) drink was first made from the seeds of the cacao (可可) tree by
South American Indians. The Spanish introduced it to the rest of the world during the 1500s. And
although it was very expensive, it quickly became popular, In London, shops where chocolate drinks
were served became important places. Some still exist today. The potato is also from the New World.
Around 1600, the Spanish brought it from Peru to Europe, where it soon was widely grown. Ireland
became so dependent (依赖的) on it that thousands of Irish people starved (挨饿) when the crop failed
during the years of 1845-1846, and thousands more were forced to go to live in America.
     There are many other foods that have traveled from South America to the Old World. But some
others went in the opposite direction. Brazil is now the world"s largest grower of coffee, and coffee is an
important crop in other South American countries. But it is native to Ethiopia. It was first made into a
drink by Arabs during the 1400s. According to an Arabic story, coffee was discovered when a goat
keeper named Lakdi noticed that his goats were eating red fruits on a coffee tree. He tried one and
experienced the "wide-awake (彻底清醒的)" feeling that one third of the world"s population now starts
the day with.1. According to the passage, which of the following changed more than others?A. Clothes.
B. Ideas.
C. Languages.
D. Foods.2. Chocolate drink was first invented in        while coffee was first invented in _______.A. Spain; Brazil
B. South America; the Old World
C. Spain; Ethiopia
D. London; Rent3. In 1845, thousands of Irish people were forced to live in America mainly because        .A. Ireland became dependent on the potato
B. the potato was brought to Europe from Peru
C. they could easily get potato in America
D. the production of potatoes reduced(减少)4. According to the passage, who first made chocolate drink from the seeds of the cacao tree?A. People in Peru
B. People in Brazil.
C. South American Indians.
D. People in Ethiopia.5. From the passage we can conclude (得出结论) that millions of people drink coffee        .A. in the morning
B. at noon
C. in the afternoon
D. in the evening

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阅读理解。     The influence of America is increasing in my country. Spanish people drink Coca Cola,
wear blue jeans, watch Hollywood movies, listen to American music, and eat fast food, and
they do these things every day.
    I think that American movies are a good way to spread American culture because people
are often influenced by what they see in the movies. Most of the programs and documentaries
(纪录片) we watch on TV are from America, and most of the movies we go to see are made
in Hollywood.
    In the last few years, the government has tried to protect the Spanish movies. Now, in our
cinemas, at least twenty percent of the movies which are shown must be from Spain or from
other countries in Europe.
    American culture is a part of Spanish life now. It"s certain that many things from America
are as much a part of people"s lives as Spanish things. For example, Coca Cola is as familiar
to everybody as any typical Spanish product. I"ve known about Coca Cola for my whole life.
    However, it"s different with Western fast food. For example, I don"t think McDonald"s is as
successful in Spain as it is in other countries. In my opinion, one of the reasons may be the
lifestyle of the Spanish people. The Spanish people normally eat at home.
    On the other hand, maybe McDonald"s hamburgers will eventually replace the famous
Spanish tapas. It"s true that in every city in Spain you can find a McDonald"s, and it is more
popular among the Spanish children than among the adults. In any case, it"s obvious that
American culture is becoming more and more a part of our lives every day.1. From the first paragraph we can know that ____.A. the influence of America on Spain can be found everywhere
B. most Spanish people don"t like to listen to their own music
C. fast food spreads from Spain to the United States
D. some Spanish actors go to America to improve their acting skills 2. Why did the government set some rules for the films shown in Spain?______A. To protect foreign culture in Spain.
B. To earn more money from Spanish films.
C. To limit the number of foreign movies.
D. To unite the European Community.3. Why does the author think that McDonald"s is not as successful as it is in other countries? ______A. Its fast food contains too much fat.
B. He thinks it is unhealthy.
C. Spanish people seldom eat out.
D. Spanish adults don"t like its fast food.

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阅读理解。     You may know your mother, but how well do you really know Mother"s Day? Cards, flowers, sales,
TV specials, and a day off for someone who really deserves it -those are what probably come to mind
for many people when they think of Mother"s Day. But there"s more to the story.
    The earliest Mother"s Day celebrations were held during spring in ancient Greece. The celebrations
honored Rhea, the Mother of the gods. During the 1600"s, England celebrated a day called Mothering
Sunday. On this day even servants were given the day off to spend with their families. A mothering cake
was even served with the family meal.
     In the US, Mother"s Day began in 1872 when Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the words to the famous
song The Battle Hymn of the Republic, suggested it as a day devoted to peace. But it didn"t really become popular until 1907 when Anna Jarvis stared a campaign to honor mothers. She believed that mothers
could help people get over the pain they experienced during the Civil
     War. The US isn"t alone in devoting a day to mothers. Many other countries including Denmark,
Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, Japan, and Belgium also honor their mothers in May. Other countries
honor their mothers at different times of the year.
     Learning more about Mother"s Day and celebrating Mother"s Day are important, but probably not as
important as understanding what your own mother, or grandmother, or aunt has really done for you. And
that will certainly be appreciated more than one day in a year.1. What is the passage mainly about?A. The reason why people celebrate Mother"s Day.
B. The ways people honor mothers.
C. The history of Mother"s Day.
D. The great contribution of mothers.2. Where was the earliest Mother"s Day celebrated?A. In ancient Greece.
B. In the US.
C. In England.
D. In Italy.3. We can learn from the passage that _____.A. Rhea is the mother of a king in ancient Greece
B. not all the countries celebrate Mother"s Day in May
C. only mothers were given a day off on Mothering Sunday
D. it was in 1872 that Mother"s Day really came into being4. The last paragraph tells us that _____.A. all the people should celebrate Mother"s Day
B. only mothers are honored on Mother"s Day
C. understanding mothers" work is more important than just celebrating Mother"s Day
D. people should celebrate Mother"s Day every day

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        Most of my earliest childhood memories are of the beach-in the hot sun, building sandcastles,
burying Dad in the sandNow the coast has a pleasant and relaxing attraction beyond words. I looked
forward to a windy cliff-top walk or a rainy day rock-picking just as much as those rare moments when
Iget to a short sleep in the sun. But there"s nothing more pleasurable than turning up at a beach to find it
deserted.
      These are my favourite secret beaches-ones either not well known or take a bit of effort to get to.
Most of those listed scored highly in the Marine Conservation Society Good Beach Guide 2009; the
others are too secret even for them.
     Sennen Clove is just a mile northeast of Land"s End, the westernmost point of mainland England. It"s
a beautiful spot, with white sands, deep green sea and amazing sunsets over the Isles(群岛) of Scilly, 28
miles away.
     The west-facing beach is popular with surfers, with bigger waves and winds often found at the Gwenver end. There"s a beach restaurant with good views of the bay and the sunsets.
     The smallest of Isles of Scilly, Bryher is a mile long, half a mile wide-and a natural wilderness of
unbelievable scenery. Walk along the narrow sandy roads to the eastern seaboard and you come to
two quiet beaches.
     Green Bay has views over to the palm trees of Tresco"s Abbey Gardens, and a little further south is
Rushy Bay, a beautiful beach facing the deserted island of Samson.
     On Bryher, farm shops sell locally grown produce, and they trust you to leave the money in the pot.
It"s that kind of place.1. The best title for this passage is ________. A. The Beautiful British Isles
B. Secret Beaches on the British Isles
C. The Most Pleasurable Place in Britain
D. My Experience of Searching Beaches2. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? _______ A. The author is a tourist guide in a tourist agency
B. The author likes walking on a rainy cliff-top most
C. The author wrote the article to advertise for the beaches
D. the author loves beaches that are not known to most people3. Which of the following maps can correctly describe the geography position? ________
   (LE=Land"s End    SC=Sennen CoveIS=the Isles of Scilly)

4. In author"s view, farmers on Bryher are ________.A. mean
B. selfish
C. sincere
D. lazy

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阅读理解。     Have you ever been to the beautiful country of Holland and its capital Amsterdam? Anyone
who has traveled to Amsterdam would probably agree on one thing: Amsterdam"s story is a tale
of two cities-one during the day and a completely different one at night.
     During the day, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quietly on the Amstel River.You can
rent a bicycle, visit the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museum, or take a water taxi.But when the sun
goes down, the partying begins.In the big clubs and in coffee shops, tourists gather to hang out,
talk politics and smoke.
Several areas of the city clearly show the two worlds that rule Amsterdam.And they"re all within
a short cab ride of each other.For example, Dam Square attracts daytime sightseers to its festivals,
open markets, concerts and other events.Several beautiful and very popular hotels can be found
there.And there"s the Royal Palace and the Magna Plaza shopping mall.
     But at night party-seekers come to the square.Hip hop or funk music is heard there.So if you
come, be ready to dance.The clubs don"t shut down until 4 am.
     And while you"re there, check out the various inexpensive ways to tour the city.Don"t worry
about getting lost.Although Dutch is the official language, most people in Amsterdam speak English
and are happy to help you with directions.And you"ll notice that half the people in the streets are
on bicycles they rent.
     Amsterdam also has a well-planned canal system.For about 10 dollars, you can use the canal
bus or a water taxi to cruise(巡游) the "Venice of the North".
     The city has a historic past.One impressive place to visit is the Anne Frank House on Nine
Streets.It was there that the young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary during World War II.Visitors
can view Anne"s original diary and climb behind the bookcase to the room where she and her family
hid from the Nazis for two years.1. What means of transport is not available to visitors in Amsterdam?A. A carriage.
B. A bicycle.
C. A canal bus.
D. A water taxi. 2. When getting lost, a visitor can ask natives for directions in  ___________     .A. only Dutch
B. Dutch or English
C. only English
D. Spanish and English3. What can you learn about by visiting the Anne Frank House?A. The experience of a beautiful girl survivor.
B. The glorious past of Amsterdam.
C. The life of Jewish during World War ?.
D. The suffering of the Dutch in wars.4. The passage is intended to  ____________         .A. call up people"s memories of World War ?
B. tell readers what A Tale of Two Cities is about
C. instruct visitors what to do and see in Holland
D. offer readers some information about Amsterdam

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