1 . A new documentary, Pot of Fire, went online on Tencent Video on Feb 14, allowing netizens to “enjoy” hotpot together on the Internet. No food other than hotpot is so welcomed by Chinese people.    1     .

As one of the famous meals in China, hotpot has been popular for ages, for it’s “free-for-all and healthy way”, according to National Public Radio. From vegetables to meat, from noodles to seafood, diners can add different ingredients to the soup to cook. Unlike frying or other cooking methods, boiling food only releases their nutrients into the soup.    2     Besides , hotpot can bring warmth to our body and improve blood circulation in winter, and increase sweat to help cool the body in summer, according to China Highlights.

But eating hotpot is much more than an enjoyment for our taste buds and health.    3    For most Chinese people, eating hotpot is usually a social event. A survey by Chenzhi Catering Database showed that 40. 2 percent of Chinese usually eat hotpot with friends, while 17. 6 percent use the occasion for a family reunion. When a group of people sit around a table to eat, chat and drink, it’s a good time.“As the food continues to boil in the soup, we keep drinking and chatting with each other.    4     ” said Yu Jiaqing, a 28- year -old luxury brand marketing staffer from Beijing.

    5     Or, at least you can watch Pot of Fire. As a popular saying goes, “There’s nothing to worry about after having a hotpot. If you are still worried, then go for it twice.”

A．Hotpot is very popular in China.

B．The atmosphere makes the time warm.

C．It’s also a celebration of life and friendship.

D．Hotpot does much good to people’ s health.

E．This way can maximize (使最大) the flavors of all the ingredients.

F．It represents how much they like to gather together to enjoy happiness.

G．So if you feel empty or lonely, cook a hotpot to fill your stomach and heart.

2 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

A museum has managed to draw lots of visitors to learn about     1     century-old duck recipe and sample the dish. The Sanzhenzhai museum covering an area of 5,000 square meters     2    (locate) next to the Wuzhen     3     (scene) spot. The museum is reported to     4    (build) for the public to understand the brand’s culture. “We attempt to ride on the wave of Wuzhen’s     5    (increase) hot tourism and improve our brand's fame and sales.” says Lu Fengxue, the sales manager of Sanzhenzhai. The brand was born in Wuzhen in 1848 and has been popular     6    the distinctive taste of its duck products. Now, Sanzhenzhai has approximately 100     7    (outlet) across the country. The museum     8     (become) a hit since it opened at the end of October. Approximately 70 buses drop by the museum on a daily basis,     9     translates to roughly 7,000 tourists. Tourists typically choose three ducks at 100 yuan, according to Lu. “    10     (we) products are especially popular with the middle-aged and seniors.” says Lu.

3 . Eating habits are different in different countries. The Chinese have a     1    (say) –Eat good things for breakfast, “eat a big meal for lunch, but eat     2    (little) at dinner. Many Americans agree that one should start the day with a good breakfast,     3    their ideas about lunch and dinner are    4    (difference).
Most Americans only give     5    (they) a short time for lunch. So they eat a small lunch. After work they will have more time to eat a big dinner. Also a quiet dinner at home with all the family    6    (talk) about their day is a way to take     7    good rest after a long hard day of work.
Eating at restaurants     8    (be) also different. In China, people like to talk and laugh while eating. Very often you can hear people talking and laughing    9    (loud), and they are just having a good time. In America it is not like this. They want a quiet place     10    they can eat a good meal far away from the noises of the outside world.

4 . 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom所在的学校要举办中国美食文化周活动，他写信向你询问相关情况，请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：
1. 整体介绍；
2. 推荐几种美食；
3. 其他信息。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.
Dear Tom,
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Yours,

Li Hua

5 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

There are some special differences between Chinese table     1    （ manner） and those of western countries. In China, a round dining table is more popular than a square one. Guests should be seated after the host's invitation, and it is not     2    （suit） for the host to seat guests at the place where the dishes     3     （serve）.

Dining may only begin when the host and all his     4     her guests are seated. The host should actively take care of all the guests ,     5    （invite） them to enjoy their meal.

In China, you must be aware of the great     6    （important） of chopsticks at table, There is always a bowl, together with chopsticks. Apart from （除了）soup, all dishes should be eaten     7     chopsticks. There are many things that you shouldn't do such as playing with chopsticks, and stirring （搅拌）the food with chopsticks. Remember, never point them at others     8    （ rude ）. What's more, never     9    （ stick ） chopsticks in the centre of a bowl of rice.

Usually, if you are invited to a formal banquet （宴会）,    10     the dishes should not be eaten up completely, or you will give the host the impression that not enough food has been provided.

6 . Australian consumers in Adelaide are taking part in a study to help realize the potential for edible（可食用的）insects as a food industry. Consumers' attitudes are being put to the test at Adelaide Central Market with an offering of roasted crickets and ants, mealworm cookies and cricket energy bars.

Researchers want to further probe consumers' attitudes towards edible insects, and evaluate taste preferences and consumers⁵ willingness to buy such products. In an earlier online survey of 820 Australian consumers, the researchers found that 20% had tried edible insects. Of those surveyed, 46% said they'd be willing to try a cookie made from insect flour.

" In the earlier survey, consumers said they were most likely to try flavored or roasted insects and least likely to want to try cockroaches or spiders," Dr Crump says. "In this taste test, we've chosen products that consumers are most likely to react positively towards―apologies to anyone keen to try a cockroach or spider. The samples we'll be offering consumers provide a good spread of the available insect products in Australia' s marketplaces, some of which may be more acceptable than others."

Dr Crump says the research will help guide the development of an edible insect industry. In Australia, edible insects remain a new agricultural industry. Consumer research is needed to improve consumer acceptance of edible insects, so as to realize their potential as an alternative protein（蛋白质）source.

Professor Kerry Wilkinson says edible insects could play a role in global food security. "Problems such as climate change, increasing global population, shortage of agricultural land and rapidly changing consumer preferences are common, particularly in developing countries where there is an increasing demand for high quality animal protein," he says. "These food security problems will only be overcome by a change in food consumption habits. Edible insects could provide one solution. We want to look at ways of overcoming barriers to insect consumption in Australia.

1. What does the underlined word "probe" in paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A．Explore.

B．Influence.

C．Describe.

D．Compare.

2. Why have the researchers chosen certain insect products for the taste test?

A．Because they are richer in protein than other insects.

B．Because it is not difficult to flavor or roast them.

C．Because they are widely acceptable in Australia.

D．Because they are probably to consumers' taste.

3. In Kerry Wilkinson's opinion, how can consumers help remove food security problems?

A．By taking in less animal protein.

B．By changing their eating habits.

C．By expanding agricultural land.

D．By controlling their appetite.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Insects Make Food Security No Longer a Problem

B．Could Edible Insects Help Global Food Security?

C．Edible Insects Prove an Alternative Protein Source

D．What Counts Most When It Gomes to Edible Insects?

7 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下短文。短文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改 10 处, 多者(从第 11 处起) 不计分。

Nowadays, the great number of people, especially young people, like ordering meals online. It’s not surprised. First, as the pace of modern life is becoming faster and faster, people had less time to cook even one meal for themselves. Second, the development of technology bring us smart phones and new apps, what may lead to the increase in online service. However, we should pay more attention to food. As we all know it, our health is closely related to what we eat. Although the service provides us convenience, we must take the food safety into considerate. Home-made food is cleaner and healthier, but I prefer to cook food at home rather than ordering meals online.

8 . Earlier this month, 6-year-old Isaac went on vacation to Fort Walton, Florida, with his family. While they were there, his mother Garrett learned about LuLu, a restaurant that offers food to customers with food allergies(过敏).

At LuLu, Isaac could eat a salad and a bowl of chicken soup with rice. “Isaac looked at me as if asking, ‘Is this OK?’ ” Garrett said. Once his mom gave the OK, Isaac enjoyed for the first time the experience of eating at a restaurant. “That look on his face was like, ‘This is the coolest thing I’ve ever done,’ ” Garrett added.

Garrett and her family rarely eat out because of Isaac’s food allergies. When they do, she cooks something for Isaac at home before they leave and brings it with her to the restaurant. “It’s not fun and it feels unfair,” she said.

Their night at LuLu marked a celebration for Isaac. Garrett shared the moment on the restaurant’s Facebook page. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving Isaac this wonderful experience,” she wrote in her post.

Barnett, the restaurant’s manager, said, “When customers tell the staff that someone in their group has a food allergy, I assist with the order by passing it to the kitchen, ensuring it’s cooked in a separate station and delivering the finished food to the guests. We have been improving this process over the past ten years since our allergy program was started.”

On Garrett’s Facebook post, LuLu thanked Garrett for sharing her story. “Thank you for sharing your experience with us,” the restaurant wrote in a comment, “We are excited to see your son so happy!” Garrett is hoping her post’s popularity will persuade other restaurants to be more considerate. “LuLu takes it seriously as we take it – nothing could make us happier than that,” she said.

1. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A．Eating chicken soup with rice.

B．Eating at a restaurant.

C．Eating with her mom.

D．Being on vacation with her family.

2. What will Barnett do when guests with allergies come to dinner?

A．He will personally assist with the order.

B．He will deliver the menu to them.

C．He will introduce the allergy program.

D．He will cook dinner in a separate station.

3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The popularity of her post made Garrett excited.

B．Garrett is unsatisfied with other restaurants.

C．LuLu thanks Garrett for eating in the restaurant.

D．Garrett hopes more restaurants will follow LuLu’s steps.

4. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A biology textbook.	B．A health magazine.
C．A research paper.	D．A travel brochure.

9 . Guilin rice noodles

Guilin rice noodles have a history of more than 2, 300 years. It is said that Oin Shi Huang, the founder of the Qin Dynasty (221 B C-206 B. C), took his army to southern China to wage war, aiming to unify southern China. However, the soldiers are from northern China and got used to eating wheat. They could not adapt to eating rice, which is the staple food in southern China, and couldn't digest it. In order to solve this problem. The chef had the idea to combine rice with wheat. They first inflated the rice and ground (把……磨成粉) it into rice syrup .After filtering the water from the rice syrup the chef smashed the rice into rice dough and steamed it, and then pulled it into noodles. The noodles were cooked with some special brine made from traditional Chinese medicine that cured the soldiers' digestive problems. The soldiers regained their energy after eating the cooked rice noodles, and finally unified southern China, according to reports .

Spring rolls

The spring roll is rolled from a thin pancake made of rice and filled with meat and vegetables. The rolls are very crispy after being deep fried.

The spring roll, a kind of traditional snack in northern China, is well known all over the world. Traditionally, the spring roll is very small.

According to reports, a man from the Song Dynasty (960-1279)studied very hard and often forgot to eat meals. His wife reminded him to eat meals on time but he failed. So she came up with the idea to make rice into a pancake, and filled it with meat and vegetables. By doing this, her husband could eat food from an entire meal in one roll, which was very convenient and nourishing.

1. According to the the first paragraph, the following are in Guilin rice noodles except________.

A．rice	B．Brine
C．wheat	D．energy

2. What can we learn from the passage about the Spring roll?

A．It was very small in old days.

B．It is filled with meat and fruits.

C．It is crispy after being steamed.

D．It is rarely seen in south China.

3. According to the passage, why did the wife make rice into a pancake with meat and and vegetables?

A．Her husband couldn't eat meals on time.

B．Her husband didn't think of any good idea.

C．Her husband couldn't eat all the food.

D．Her husband hardly studied.

10 . 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友Jack发邮件向你咨询当地即将举办的民间美食节（the Folk Food Festival）的情况，请给他回一封电子邮件。内容包括：
1. 举办时间和目的；
2. 活动内容（展示传统美食，品尝美食等）；
3. 邀请他参加。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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