There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international.(1) Both are famous all over the world,and both have made the history of Italian food.People have been eating pizza,in one form or another,for centuries.They eat it everywhere — at home,in restaurants,or on street comers.
(2) Long ago,pieces of flatbread,topped with mushrooms and herbs (香料),were a simple and tasty meal.They were mostly for those who didn't have enough money to buy plates,or who were on the go.In the 18th century,Naples,in southern Italy,had become one of the largest cities in Europe,and it was growing fast.Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work.(3) Pizzas were cut to meet the customers' needs.They were inexpensive,used easy﹣to﹣find ingredients (原料),and could be made with plenty of flavor.
It was in America that pizza found its second home.(4) Soon,pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city.It was increasingly considered as a fast,fun food.People might like New York﹣style thin pizza,or Chicago deep﹣dish thick pizza.Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables.(5)
For a lot of people in western countries,when they cannot decide what to eat,they order pizzas.
A.Nobody knows where pizza came from. B.The secret is,almost everyone likes pizzas. C.Italy has two such dishes,spaghetti and pizza. D.A number of people refused to eat pizzas in Italy. E.They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat. F.In 1905,the first pizzeria,Lombardi's,was opened in New York City. G.The word "pizza" came from the Latin word "pinsa" meaning flatbread. |
Joy always rides her bike to school. It’s four miles to school and it takes her about fifteen minutes. Joy likes riding to school. She says it’s good for her health.
Edward usually goes to school by bus. He likes talking with his friends on the bus. It’s about ten minutes’ journey (旅程) to school by bus.
Mary’s home is near the school. She usually walks to school. It’s about five minutes’ walk. Mary says she likes taking walks after meal.How does Joy go to school?
Is riding good for Joy’s health?
Why does Joy like riding to school?
Does Edward like talking with friends on the train?
How far is it from Mary’s home to her school?
Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food—“dumplings”. It means “come together”. On the day before the festival,parentsbuy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents. On the Spring Festival Eve(除夕),all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. Some sing and dance,some play cards and others get the dinner ready. When they enjoy the meal, they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.Which is the most important festival in China?
A. The mid-autumn Festival.
B. The Spring Festival.
C. Children’s Day.When is the Chinese Spring Festival usually celebrated?
A. In March or April.
B. In May or June.
C. In January or February.is the special kind of food for the Spring Festival in China.
A. Chicken B. DumplingC. FishWhat’s the meaning of the food “dumplings” for Chinese people in the Spring Festival?
A. Look up.
B. Help yourself.
C. Come together.The family when they are having dinner together on the Spring Festival Eve.
A. give each other the best wishes
B. buy each other presents
C. sing, dance and play cards
At midnight (半夜) Mr. King coughed again. He got up and took some medicine. Before he lay down again, he smoked. And he couldn't go to sleep any longer. He found the medicine book and began to read it. He was afraid he had lung cancer(肺癌). He seemed to see death was waiting for him. Tears (眼泪)ran down his face. He didn’t see his wife was standing by him.
“What’s wrong with you, dear?”asked the woman.
“Nothing,” the old man answered and covered his face with his hands.
The old woman opened the book and understood at once. She said, “You must stop smoking right now.”
“I began to smoke when I was nine, you know. How can I do that?”
“But I think health is more important.”
Mr. King coughed again and his wife said, “Go to see a doctor tomorrow. He will be able to help you, I think.”
The doctor told Mr. King to have an X-ray examination(X光检查)of his lungs. And then he looked at the X-ray carefully for a long time.
“Tell me the truth, doctor.” said Mr. King, “Do you see any shadows (阴影) in my lungs?”
“No, I don’t see anything.”
“Yes?” the old man said happily. “Really?”
“Yes. Your lungs are turning black. How can I see any shadows?”Mr. King got up to.
A. smoke again
B. take some medicine
C. read the medicine book.Mr. King coughed because.
A. he couldn’t go to sleep
B. he was afraid to die
C. he smoked too much, so tears ran down his face.
A. Mr. King thought he had lung cancer
B. Mr. King couldn’t understand the book
C. Mr. King was too sad to go to sleepThe doctor told Mr. King to have an X-ray examination because.
A. he was sure the man would soon die
B. he wanted the man to stop smoking right now
C. he wanted to know if there was something wrong with his lugs.Which of the following is true?
A. There was nothing serious with Mr. King.
B. Smoking too much caused Mr. King’s lungs to turn black.
C. The doctor found some shadows in Mr. King’s lungs.
Mr Green works in an office(办公室). Every morning he has breakfast with his wife at 7:30, watches TV, drinks tea(喝茶) and then leaves his home at 8:00 and takes a bus to his office.
Now he still sits comfortably at the breakfast table and watches his news on TV at 8:05. He doesn’t hurry and asks his wife for another cup of tea.
“Another cup?” she says in surprise (吃惊的). “Don’t you need to go to the office today?” “The office?” he says, “I think I’m at the office!”Mr Green works in a(an) ______.
A.school | B.hotel |
C.office | D.hospital |
Mr Green usually goes to work by _______.
A.car | B.bus |
C.bike | D.train |
Mr Green likes ________ every day.
A.running | B.playing basketball |
C.watching TV | D.drinking coffee |
Mrs Green is surprised because Mr Green_________.
A.doesn’t drink tea |
B.doesn’t watch TV news |
C.doesn’t go to work |
D.doesn’t have breakfast |
Mr Green forgets(忘记) that he is _________.
A.at home | B.at his office |
C.on the bus | D.in his car |
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June is from England. Her family are in Beijing now. She is fourteen years old. The date of her birth is September seventh. Her father, Mr Smith, is an English teacher. And her mother, Mrs Smith, is an English teacher, too. They all like Chinese movies. Mr Smith likes action movies. He thinks they are really exciting. His favorite actor is Jet Li. Mrs Smith likes Beijing Opera. She thinks she can learn much about Chinese history by seeing them. And June herself likes comedies. Her favorite actor is Zhao Benshan. She thinks he is very funny. She also thinks Zhao Benshan’s movies are better(更好) than Rowan Atkinson’s. Mr Smith and Mrs Smith like Beijing Roast Duck(北京烤鸭). They often go to Quanjude to have it.June is __________.
A.a Chinese boy | B.a Chinese girl |
C.an American girl | D.an English girl |
June is ___________.
A.twelve | B.thirteen |
C.fourteen | D.fifteen |
June’ s birthday is ________.
A.December seventh |
B.September seventh |
C.December eleventh |
D.September eleventh |
________ likes action movies.
A.June | B.Mr Smith |
C.Mrs Smith | D.Nobody |
________ like(s) Beijing Roast Duck.
A.June | B.Mr Smith |
C.Mrs Smith | D.Mr Smith and Mrs Smith |