Question

Britain Today

Food

British people like good food, and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular— 30% of all adults have a hamburger every three months, but 46% have fish and chips!

Sports

British people don't do a lot of sports. Only 17% of people go swimming every week, about 9% go cycling and 8% play golf—and only 6% of people play football( but 32% go to watch it ).

Cinema and TV

Films are very popular in Britain, and about 60% of people between 15 and 24 go to the cinema every month. At home, men watch TV for about three hours every day — two quarters more than women.

Holidays

British people love going on holiday. Most of the holidays aren't in the UK—27% are in Spain,10% are in the USA,and 9% are in France. Maybe this is because the weather in Britain isn't very good!

1.Which food could be more popular among British adults,a hamburger or fish and chips?

A. A hamburger. B. Fish and chips.

C. Both. D. Neither.

2.Which of the followings can show the right percentage (百分比) about Sports in Britain?

A.9% of people go swimming every week

B. about 17% go cycling and

C.8% play golf

D.32 of people play football

3.Those who are interested in movies are ____.

A. men B. women

C. old people D. young people

4.How long do British women spend watching TV every day?

A. Three hours. B. Three hours and a half

C. Two hours D. Two hours and a half

5.British people's favorite country for a holiday is ____.

A. Spain B. France

C. America D. Australia

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.D

4.D

5.A

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试题分析：这篇短文中作者主要介绍了当代英国的情况。文章详细介绍了英国人的饮食、运动、文化生活以及假日去向。

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