1. Who is Danny?
| A．A clerk. | B．A chef. | C．A waiter. |
| A．In a restaurant. | B．In a hotel. | C．In a café. |
| A．Make a cake. | B．Taste chocolate. | C．Have a free talk. |
1. Where does Mark get news now?
| A．From newspapers. | B．From magazines. | C．From news sites. |
| A．In Italy. | B．In the US. | C．In Britain. |
| A．Less than $5. | B．More than $7. | C．Between $5 and $7. |
| A．It offers 24-hour service. | B．It is very cheap. | C．It makes tasty pizzas. |
| A．Different chocolates. | B．A recipe. | C．A magazine. |
4 . Do you enjoy eating a nice piece of a cow? Or pig back meat? Chances are that you do, though you’re more likely to call these dishes beef and bacon. But why do the words for these animals change after they’re killed and served? And why does this change only happen with certain meats?
To answer these questions, we have to step back almost 1,000 years into the past, as the current saying is that this linguistic phenomenon (语言现象) results from the Norman invasion (侵略) of England.
In 1066, the Old French-speaking Normans took control of the Anglo-Saxons, who spoke Old English. The Norman rulers used different measures of oppression (压迫的措施), but they also introduced their language. They used French words for the meat that appeared on their tables. Meanwhile, the Old English words were still used by the Anglo-Saxons who farmed and raised the animals. Such was the Norman influence on England that their terms for meat have always been there as part of the modern English language for cuisine (烹饪).
It’s not just adult cows that got a new name after they were killed and prepared for Norman dinners. A young cow is called a “calf”, and this word comes from Old English. However, the animal is changed into “veal” after it is cooked.
Besides the word pig, which, like cow, has Old English origins (来源), the Anglo-Saxons used to use the word “swine” for these animals. Both became pork when the Normans ate their meat, though.
Chicken is one of several exceptions. While the Normans used the French word poulet for chicken meat, this became “pullet” in English. This word is only really used by chicken farmers. No one is quite sure why this happened! Here’s another exception, as fish is fish regardless of whether it’s swimming in a river or appearing on a dinner table. One possibility for why the French word poisson has never entered the English language is that it’s too close to “poison” — something no one wants to eat!
1. What purpose do questions in the first paragraph serve?| A．To attract readers’ attention. | B．To encourage studies on food. |
| C．To offer some background information. | D．To provide some advice for readers. |
| A．The English who worked in farming came from France. |
| B．French words for meat were much easier to remember. |
| C．Normans brought their French language to England. |
| D．French terms became popular among cooks worldwide. |
| A．Beef. | B．Veal. | C．Swine. | D．Calf. |
| A．There were already Old English words for fish in common use. |
| B．English speakers found the word too similar to the word “poison”. |
| C．The Normans did not eat fish as often as other meats. |
| D．The French word was not introduced during the Norman invasion. |
5 . By now, most people know they should be eating more vegetables. But are there ways to get more from the vegetables you already eat? A research shows that when it comes to vegetables, it’s not only how much we eat, but also how we prepare them, that decides the vitamins and other nutrients that enter our body.
Many studies show that people who eat lots of vegetables have less heart disease, and eye problems and even cancer. But raw vegetables are not always best. The researchers found that 198 Germans who eat raw food were short of lycopene, the matter found in tomatoes and other red vegetables. “There is an idea that raw foods are always going to be better,” says Steven K. Clinton, a professor at Ohi o State University. “For fruits and vegetables, sometimes a little bit of cooking can be helpful.”
A number of factors decide how the vegetables do good to people’s health before they reach the table, including where and how they were grown and stored before being bought. No single cooking way is best. Some nutrients are easily lost in cooking if they are cooked in different ways.
Vitamins C and B are often lost. In January, another report said that boiling was better for carrots than frying or serving them raw. Frying was the worst way to cook.
What cooked with the vegetables can also be important? When the vegetables were cooked with fat, the diners can get more nutrients. Fat can also make the taste of vegetables better, meaning that people will eat more of them. Putting on some other things that make it taste better—a little salt—can make the food taste better.
1. The writer mainly wants to tell us that ________.| A．people should eat more vegetables |
| B．the way people eat vegetables is important |
| C．eating vegetables is good for us |
| D．how much vegetables one should eat |
| A．have the eyes problems | B．have heart disease |
| C．be in need of lycopene | D．hate eating tomatoes |
| A．the place where the vegetables are grown |
| B．the way how the vegetables are stored |
| C．the way how the vegetables are prepared |
| D．the price at which the vegetable are sold |
| A．It’s better to cook vegetables with fat |
| B．the more fat in the cooking, the fewer vegetables people will eat |
| C．It’s better to cook the vegetables without salt |
| D．the fat will increase the nutrition of the vegetables |
6 . We are what we eat. From high-calorie meals to low-fat lunches, much of our health depends on what we eat. We all know about the benefits of eating properly for our physical health, but food—and cooking it—is proving to be good for our mental well-being as well.
Some people are now advocating the therapy value of cooking food. It’s not just about the end result but the experience we go through. Dr Mark Salter told BBC: “Baking and cooking are good therapies that help develop planning skills, short-term memory and social skills-all of which suffer in mental illness.”
TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain agrees that cooking is great for helping our mind. She loves to bake and became the champion of the TV show, The Great British Bake Off . “Baking has always been about therapy. It’s never really been about the cake”, she said. And she thinks that baking is an important tool for our socialization and mental health.
Certainly, creating delicious food has helped take our mind off things and given us something to do. People have said that preparing dough to make bread, for example, has given them a sense of calm and control. Research has shown that doing creative tasks, like cooking, makes us feel happier. Nicole Farmer, who studies how food impacts our biology, behaviour and mental health, told BBC online that “cooking represents the shared human experience of food, and nurturing people through food, so I think that’s where it brings us an opportunity for immediate positive emotions.”
Of course, cooking can be a very sociable activity and sharing the end result, a rewarding experience. Hopefully, as we start to mix with friends and family again, we can enjoy the benefits once more and put us all in the right frame of mind.
1. What is the text mainly about?| A．Cooking benefiting mental health. | B．Different opinions on cooking. |
| C．Benefits of food for physical health. | D．An author’s cooking experience. |
| A．The therapy value of cooking. | B．The enjoyment of cooking. |
| C．The types of mental disease. | D．The physical benefits of food. |
| A．Food quality. | B．The end result. | C．The TV show. | D．The champion. |
| A．It is a sociable activity. | B．It gives us delicious food. |
| C．It is the process of creation. | D．It results in a pleasant feeling. |
7 . Bread Baking in Ancient Egypt
Did you know that bread is one of the earliest human inventions?
Archaeologists (考古学家) have discovered pictures of bakeries and loaves of bread in ancient Egyptian archaeological sites.
In fact, because they had no potatoes or rice, bread was the most important in the ancient Egyptian’ diet. Egyptians used a grain much similar to wheat for their bread. The grain was broken by hand into flour on stone. The flour was mixed with water and salt.
However, bread production today is more complicated. Yes, you can still bake your own bread at home with store-bought flour and yeast.
| A．It makes bread rise. |
| B．Not all the Ancient Egyptians ate bread. |
| C．Bread is a food made of flour and water. |
| D．It was placed in a pot and baked in a clay oven. |
| E．You can also buy bread made at small bakeries. |
| F．Bread bakeries and home-bakers used the same techniques. |
| G．Ancient Egyptian farmers depended much on it for their grain harvest. |
8 . Cooking with steam is of great importance in Chinese cuisine. It's one of the best ways to lock the original flavors in the ingredients.
Vegetables are healthy and full of fiber, and steaming is a quick way to cook them without using much oil. Chinese cabbage is a perfect vegetable to steam: crunchy, tender, less fibrous and mildly sweet. The tender cabbage can be steamed directly with a simple sauce consisting of garlic paste, soy sauce and sugar. Root vegetables like sweet potatoes are also great for steaming. They can be cut into thick sticks or slices and then steamed until the center becomes soft. Thin pieces of carrots, fresh sophora flowers (槐花) can be coated with dry flour and then steamed. This quick dish is usually served with a garlic paste and vinegar sauce.
Steaming fish, shrimp and crabs, is all about preserving the original taste, so freshness is the absolute No. 1 rule when we shop for seafood to be steamed For fine foods from a river, lake or sea, they must be freshly caught the day you buy them. Frozen fish is seldom steamed directly, because there can be a stronger fishy smell and taste. With all the internal organs and scales removed and blood cleaned, the fish is packed with slices of ginger and scallions (姜和葱) that can neutralize the fishiness. It's then placed in a steamer that has been preheated to boil, and cooked for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the fish. The final step is to place scallions on top of the steamed fish. Then, in a small pot, heat up some oil and pour it across the body of the fish to help the flavor release. Next, drizzle (浇) a couple spoons of seasoned soy sauce for seafood around the plate and serve. When eating the fish, it's best to dip it in the sauce for the sweet taste.
1. What is the advantage of steaming according to the passage?| A．Low cost. | B．Sweet taste. |
| C．Shining appearance. | D．Original flavor. |
| A．Waste. | B．Add. | C．Reduce. | D．Gain. |
①Clean the fish. ②Steam the fish. ③Drizzle some sauce. ④Pour some hot oil onto the fish.
⑤Pack the fish with some ginger and scallions.
| A．①②③④⑤ | B．①④⑤②③ | C．①⑤④③② | D．①⑤②④③ |
| A．Cooking meals with steam. | B．Cooking seafood in a new way. |
| C．Advantages of cooking with steam. | D．Tips for cooking some delicious dishes. |
9 . Tim Ma’s parents came to the United States from Taiwan in the 1970s. They opened a
Growing up, Ma considered many
His
So, at age 30, Ma returned to school—one cooking school. He received training in
At Maple Avenue, Ma worked long hours, seven days a week. His hard work
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10 . If you've ever been enjoying takeout snacks, you can make these with ingredients (配料) found in grocery stores or even your own kitchen.
Hosomaki Sushi
In Japan, Hosomaki Sushi is a sushi roll mainly made with sweet rice and seaweed. The thinner hosomaki are the simpler, smaller version that are perfect for practicing. It takes you little time to practice to roll and you will have fun making them at home.
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 0 mins Total: 20 mins
Taco Bell Crunch wrap Supreme
This is one of America's favorite fast-food go-to's. You can stuff it with whatever strikes your fancy. So it is also great for vegetarians because beef can be replaced with black beans or fruits.
Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Total: 45 mins
Pumpkin(南瓜)Spice Latte
The first version of this drink contained spices (香料), but no actual pumpkin until 2015. Its great popularity has meant that it's being served at the end of August, far ahead of regular pumpkin season. But for those who eagerly await the drink each year, there's even better news: the pumpkin spice latte is actually quite easy to make at home at a far more affordable price.
Prep: 10 mins Cook: 5 mins Total: 15 mins
BBQ Chicken Pizza
It is so delicious that it is worthwhile to make from the very beginning. This pizza is a great way to use up leftover pork or barbecue chicken. A sweeter sauce will give you the more traditional barbecue sauce taste.
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 40 mins
1. Which snack is available without cooking?| A．Hosomaki Sushi. |
| B．Taco Bell Crunch wrap Supreme. |
| C．Pumpkin Spice Latte. |
| D．BBQ Chicken Pizza. |
| A．It is the most popular fast food. |
| B．Its producing cost is fairly high. |
| C．Its ingredients must contain meat. |
| D．It takes the most time to prepare. |
| A．Chefs. | B．Vegetarians. | C．Barbecue lovers. | D．Snack enthusiasts. |
