Americans began their days by eating whatever was most easily available from the earliest days of the United States. These foods often included bread, eggs or leftovers (剩饭).
Today, the feeling of relaxed and comfortable without worries is still an important reason when it comes to breakfast. However, what people eat has changed over time. And some of today's common breakfast foods, such as cereal (燕麦), are the result of advertising (广告).
"People created advertising to sell cereal," says the writer of the book Breakfast: A History. Arndt Anderson adds, "One of the first ways that advertising was successfully used was to make mothers believe that it was okay for their children to eat these instant cereals (速溶谷物食品). It gave working mothers a chance to let kids take care of themselves in the morning."
____________ also played an important part in orange juice becoming a morning drink. In 1916, farmers grew more oranges than usual, so advertisers began saying, "Drink an orange." They wanted to make people believe that drinking orange juice was a healthy way to start the day.
As for coffee, it became so popular that some people carried coffee beans with them everywhere in the 1930s.
Researchers think people made pancakes in the morning because they are much quicker to prepare than bread. Cooks could then have to make fresh bread for dinner.
Arndt Anderson hopes more Americans will see leftovers as a breakfast food. She adds that leftovers taste good and are a great way to make less waste.
1. What can be put back into the blank?| A．Mothers | B．Children | C．Advertising | D．Farmers |
| A．Arndt Anderson is the writer of the book Breakfast: A History. |
| B．Orange juice became a morning drink because it's cheap. |
| C．Arndt Anderson disagrees Americans to eat leftovers for breakfast. |
| D．Advertising made great difference to making kinds of food become breakfast. |
| A．①/②/③④⑤⑥/⑦ | B．①/②③/④⑤⑥⑦ | C．①/②/③④/⑤⑥⑦ | D．①②/③④/⑤⑥/⑦ |
| A．Different kinds of breakfast foods. | B．The history of American breakfast. |
| C．Americans' favorite food for breakfast. | D．Some ways to make less waste. |
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【推荐1】Guangdong morning tea is a Guangdong local eating habit. They drink morning tea sometimes for breakfast. In addition to tea, they also eat all kinds of snacks.
Among all the snacks in Guangdong, Guangzhou steamed vermicelli roll (肠粉) is a must for Guangzhou teahouses, restaurants and morning tea, as well as a must for breakfast for many people. So how did steamed vermicelli roll get its name? According to records, rice vermicelli (米粉) first appeared in Longzhou (now Luoding, Guangdong) and evolved from a traditional local food, Youweici. Locals call it “Longkanci”. It was an invention made by a man called Hui Ji.
During the Qianlong Period, Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River. After listening to the good words about Youweici from Ji Xiaolan, he went to Luoding to eat Longkanci. When eating this delicious Longkanci, Qianlong was so excited and said, “This Ci is not Ciba, but a little like pig intestines (肠). It’s better to call it ‘steamed vermicelli roll’”. Later, when he returned to the capital, he still couldn’t forget it. In this way, it got its name and spread in Guangdong.
Longkanci has been popular in Longzhou. Guangzhou people know that rice vermicelli is generally common, especially in the old areas of Guangzhou. It is known as one of the delicious dishes in the memory of Guangzhou people.
1. What is the main purpose (目的) of writing Paragraph 1?| A．To let readers be interested in tea. | B．To make more people visit Guangdong. |
| C．To introduce the topic about the snack. | D．To tell the importance of having breakfast. |
| A．Crossed. | B．Lost. | C．Developed. | D．Disappeared. |
| A．Emperor Qianlong. | B．Ji Xiaolan. | C．Hui Ji. | D．Local people. |
| A．In the capital. | B．Near the Yangtze River. |
| C．At Ji Xiaolan’s home. | D．In Longzhou. |
| A．A Delicious Dish of Guangzhou. | B．A Healthy Eating Habit. |
| C．The Old Areas of Guangzhou. | D．An Unforgettable Experience. |
【推荐2】Food is colorful. Some food is green, some food is red, and some is black. Now, more and more people like to have black food—black rice, black beans, black grapes. Why do they like black food?
Black food can make gray hair into black hair. Black hair is good for the heart. Black food can help children become smart. Black food can help women look young.
Black food is very good, but we need food with different colors. So we had better eat all kinds of food.
1. Now more and more people like to eat ________.| A．red food | B．green food | C．black food | D．rice |
| A．eyes | B．ears | C．nose | D．heart |
| A．smart | B．young | C．old | D．tall |
【推荐3】Dumplings are the traditional food for the Spring Festival in China.
On Spring Festival Eve, every family makes dumplings ready early. When the midnight comes, the whole family will sit together and eat the dumplings.
| A．It’s my favorite festival. |
| B．Dumplings with different foods in them have different meanings. |
| C．Almost everyone eats them that day. |
| D．The dumplings are delicious. |
| E．In the old days, people thought eating dumplings could make their wishes come true. |
| F．The midnight is also called “jiao zi (饺子)”. |
| G．So eating the dumplings is also a way to welcome the New Year. |
【推荐1】Do you think American cooking is only about opening a bag of bread and putting it into an oven? If you think so, you are wrong. It is true that many Americans eat fast food like hamburgers and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch. They choose fast food because they can finish eating it in 10 minutes or less. It saves a lot of time. But at the same time, most Americans also believe that cooking skills are necessary. Parents, especially mothers, think it is important to let their children learn how to cook. Most Americans think there’s nothing better than a good meal cooked at home.
American cooks have their own way of cooking, like frying(油炸), steaming(蒸), baking(烘焙) and boiling(煮). But there are some skills that most people use. For example, Americans often bake when making food. They also care about keeping the balance of meals. In a big meal, there will be some meat, a few vegetables and some soup. Some sweet food will be served after the main course. Americans also like making the meal colorful. There are many kinds of food with different colors. So the meal is healthy and also looks beautiful.
1. Many Americans like fast food because ________.| A．it is very healthy | B．it looks very delicious | C．they can finish eating it very quickly |
| A．to let their children learn how to cook |
| B．to let their children have meals quickly |
| C．to let their children cook meals at home every day |
| A．Baking | B． Boiling | C． Frying |
| A．American people do not like to cook at home. |
| B．Most people in America don’t like fast food at all. |
| C．Many Americans make the food both colorful and healthy. |
| A．fast food in America | B．Americans’ favorite food | C．something about American cooking |
【推荐2】Different countries have different ideas about manners—how you behave when you are eating. In England, table manners are important. Good table manners in England are as follows:
How to sit: You should sit up straight in your chair. It is not a good idea to lean(倾斜) forwards or backwards. When you eat, you should not lean towards the plate, but bring the knife, fork or spoon towards you. At the same time, do not put your elbows on the table, nor reach over someone’s plate for something.
Using your finger: English people normally don’t pick food up with their fingers when they are eating main courses. If you are not sure, the safest is to use your knife or fork. There are, however, some foods that are usually eaten with fingers. They include pizza, sandwiches, burgers, crisps and fruits.
Your mouth: It is not polite to talk with your mouth full of food, or to eat with your mouth open. And if possible, do not make any noises. Never lick(舔) your plate after eating.
How much to eat: It is possible to eat food that you have been offered, so a clear plate is a good plate. It shows that you enjoyed the food. If you can’t finish everything and you need to leave a little, that’s also okay. You could say something like “That was very nice, thank you, but I’m just too full to eat another bite.”
1. How should you sit when you are eating in England?| A．You should lean backwards. |
| B．You should lean forwards to. |
| C．You should sit up straight in your chair. |
| D．You should sit down against the chair. |
| A．Reach over someone’s plate for something. |
| B．Lick your plate after eating. |
| C．Talk with your mouth full of food. |
| D．Eat an orange with fingers. |
| A．Eating with the mouth closed is good manners. |
| B．We mustn’t leave anything on the plate any time. |
| C．Saying sorry means we are full. |
| D．It’s polite to make noises when eating. |
For many people lunch is a quick meal. In cities there are a lot of sandwich shops. There office workers can buy the kind of bread they like---brown, white, and then all kinds of salad and meat of fish for lunch. School children can have a hot meal at school, but many just take a sandwich, a drink and some fruit from home. “Tea” means two things. It is a drink and a meal! Some people have afternoon tea with sandwiches, cakes and a cup of tea.
They usually have the evening meal quite early, between 6:00 and 8:00, and often, all the family eat together.
On Sundays many families have a traditional lunch. They have chicken, pork...with potatoes, vegetables…
Englishmen like food from other countries, too. People often get take-away meals--- they buy the food outside and then bring it home to eat.
1. In England, people usually have a ________ lunch.
| A．colorful | B．quick | C．big | D．delicious |
| A．Eggs, salad and chicken. |
| B．Sandwiches, tomatoes and coffee. |
| C．Bread, salad and fish |
| D．Pork, fish and tea. |
| A．In a restaurant. | B．Outside school. |
| C．In the office. | D．At school. |
| A．Themselves. | B．With their family. |
| C．With their friends. | D．Between 6:00 and 8:00. |
| A．They like it. | B．They never eat it. |
| C．It is boring. | D．It is not delicious. |
Wind power is a very clean source(来源) of energy. Do you know how wind power works? Wind makes windmills spin. When the windmills spin, they make electricity. Then we can use the electricity.
A lot of people think that wind power is new, but that’s not true. For thousands of years, people have used wind to sail boats and move water. We still do those things today, but we mostly use wind power to make electricity.
Wind power has so many advantages that people want to use it more and more. First of all, it’s clean. Windmills don’t pollute the environment at all. Second, we can use wind power forever. After all, we will always have wind. Also, wind power is cheap, and it’s getting even cheaper.
A lot of people don’t understand wind power very well. They believe that there are problems with wind power, but many of those problems are not real. For example, some people say that windmills are dangerous for birds. That used to be true, but it isn’t true anymore. Old windmills killed birds because they spun very fast. New windmills spin slowly, and they aren’t dangerous for birds.
However, there are real problems with windmills. One problem is that many people think windmills are very ugly. This is a problem for some people, because windmills are often in very pretty areas. Also, windmills are noisy.
Wind power is becoming more and more common. About 2.5 percent of the world’s power comes from the wind. For some countries, that number is a lot higher. Wind power gives Denmark more than 25 percent of its electricity.
1. Now, people mostly use wind power to ________.| A．sail boats | B．move water | C．make electricity |
| A．旋转 | B．飘扬 | C．发电 |
| A．the operation of windmills |
| B．the advantages of wind power |
| C．the history of people using wind power |
| A．They’re loud. | B．They’re expensive. | C．They’re very dangerous. |
Here are some examples of the things that a well-mannered person does or does not do.
He never laughs at people when they are in trouble. Instead, he tries to help them. When people are waiting for a bus, he stands in line and takes his turn. He never pushes to the front of the line. On the bus, he offers his seat to an older person or a woman with a child in the arms. If he gets in someone’s way, he says “excuse me”. He says “please” when he makes a request (请求), and he says “thank you” when he receives something. He doesn’t stop other people when they are talking. He does not speak with his mouth full of food when he is eating.
1. People agree that a well-mannered person is really a person.
| A．polite | B．kind |
| C．helpful | D．polite, kind and helpful |
| A．useless |
| B．a little useful |
| C．hypocritical (虚伪的) |
| D．important and necessary |
| A．others before himself | B．himself before others |
| C．no one but himself | D．others as well as himself |
| A．you laugh at people when they are in trouble |
| B．it’s all right to speak with your mouth full of food |
| C．you should stop someone when he is talking |
| D．you can only speak after someone else has finished talking |
【推荐3】Respect is something often given to strangers, like politeness, but many people often forget to use it at home. Showing respect for family members needs more thoughts.
Show politeness. If politeness is good for strangers, it’s good for home use as well. Remember to say “please” and “thank you”, “hello”and “goodbye”, “good morning” and “good evening”. These are basic rules of etiquette (礼节), which can show your respect for family members when they are used in communication with your family members.
Defend your family members. There’s no need to go out and cause trouble to protect your family. But when you’re in public, watch what you say about your family members. When you face criticism(批评) from others defend your family. After all, their bad habits have a bad effect on you, too.
Give them space to grow up. Respect sometimes requires you to mind your own business, even at home. For example, respect your sister’s choice of her new friend, even when you don’t agree, by allowing her to make her own decisions and being there to support her when they argue with each other. Skip the “I told you so” out of respect for your sister and your family connection.
Keep communication. You don’t have to agree with your family members to show them respect. Even though you don’t agree with it, remember to respect a family member by continuing to communicate with that person. Once you have stated your own opinion, though, you may want to avoid the disagreeable subject.
1. Which of the following shows your respect to your family members?| A．Making decisions for your sister. | B．Protecting your family in spite of making trouble. |
| C．Always agreeing with what they say. | D．Saying “hello” or “thank you” to them. |
| A．Keep communicating but avoid unpleasant subjects. | B．Stop talking to them. |
| C．Never discuss anything with them again. | D．Change your own opinion. |
| A．Why should you respect family members? | B．How should you defend family members? |
| C．How should you respect family members? | D．Why should you respect family members choices? |
| A．science magazine | B．movie review | C．advertisement | D．newspaper |
【推荐1】Ancient China produced many types of beautiful works of art. Among them, calligraphy(书法), poetry and painting were the most famous. Often they would be put together in art. These became important starting with the Song Dynasty.
Calligraphy is the art of handwriting. In the old time, the Chinese considered writing as an important form of art. Calligraphers would practice for years to learn to write perfectly, but with style. Each of over 40,000 characters needed to be written correctly. And each stroke(笔画) in a character had to be written in a certain order.
Poetry was also an important form of art. Great poets were famous all over the country. And all educated people were expected to write poetry. During the Tang Dynasty, poetry was so important that writing poetry was part of the examinations to become a civil servant(文官) and work for the government.
Chinese painting was often connected with calligraphy. It is one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. The most traditional way of Chinese painting is known as “national” or “native” painting, which is quite different from Western painting. People can draw mountains, homes, birds, trees and water on it.
1. What was part of the civil servant examinations during the Tang dynasty?| A．Painting. | B．Calligraphy. | C．Writing poetry. | D．Playing music. |
| A．calligraphy | B．art | C．Chinese painting | D．Western painting |
| A．Calligraphy, poetry and painting were the most famous works of art in ancient China. |
| B．The strokes of each character could be written in any order. |
| C．Poetry was an important form of art like calligraphy. |
| D．Chinese painting was often connected with calligraphy. |
| A．Chinese history. | B．Chinese examinations. | C．Chinese art. | D．Chinese dynasties. |
【推荐2】Jack is 10 years old, and I am his pencil. I’m Jack’s helper(助手).
Jack’s pencil box is my home. I have some friends here. They are seven crayons, a ruler, a pencil sharpener and an eraser. Because Jack loves me, I’m the king in the pencil box. My friends and I are happy every day.
Today, I am not happy because a pen comes in. It’s new and beautiful. It’s a music pen. It can not only(不仅) write but also(而且) sing. But I’m old and I can only help Jack to write. Jack likes it so much! The new pen is his helper now. It’s the new king. What can I do now? Shall I go to a new home?
1. What’s the old pencil’s home?| A．The eraser. | B．The ruler. | C．The new pen. | D．The pencil box. |
| A．student | B．pencil case | C．schoolbag | D．pencil |
| A．The pencil. | B．The pen. | C．Jack. | D．The pencil box. |
| A．the old king is not happy now | B．our pencils aren’t our helpers |
| C．the pen is old but beautiful | D．Jack doesn’t need the pencil any more |
【推荐3】You will never imagine sending a message can be disastrous. But in fact it is dangerous to write message on your phone while walking. A study shows that it is more dangerous than doing that over driving. Researchers found that there are more people hurt for walking than driving. The survey shows that walking is not as easy as it is. It is a little difficult. We have to pay close attention to many things around as at the same time to walk safely in a straight line. The researchers said that people forget how to walk properly, so dangerous things always happen to them. They run into walls and other people. They walk into cars, fall over things in the street, and even fall into holes or downstairs. A researcher said walking is a difficult action. There two reasons why sending messages make walking dangerous. One is that people cannot see the street. The other is that their attention is always focused on their phones instead of their feet. Their minds are somewhere else instead of thinking about walking safely. It is said that more than 3,000 people visited the hospital last year because of sending messages with a phone. He said the worst cases are head hurting. When a walker fell into the air, he or she has nothing to protect the hand. The damage can be serious. So we’d better stay away from smart phones when driving.
1. What does the writer think of sending messages on the phones?| A．dangerous | B．serious | C．interesting | D．easy |
| A．One is people cannot see the street. |
| B．The other is their attention is focused on their phones. |
| C．A and B |
| D．I don’t know |
| A．灾难性的 | B．危险的 | C．敏感的 | D．有隐患的 |
| A．5 | B．6 | C．7 | D．8 |
| A．Are you sending messages when walking? | B．It’s time to stay away from smart phones. |
| C．Watch your phone. | D．Smart phones change the world. |
