Dumplings are traditional Chinese food. On the lunar New Year’s Day, most families make a lot of delicious dumplings. To make them, we can follow these easy steps.

The first step is to mix the flour(面粉) with water. When the dough(面团) is ready, we can begin to make dumpling wrappers(薄皮). We roll the dough into small, thin and round pieces so that they can be easy to cook. Then it’s time to prepare the filling(馅), usually, we use meat such as beef or pork, and some vegetables for filling. Remember to cut these things into small pieces, put some salt and oil into it and mix them.

When all these are done, we can start making dumplings. First put a spoonful of filling in the center of the wrappers. Then stick(粘) the two opposite sides together. The best shape of dumplings is like a ship. When they are boiling in the pan, they look like ships sailing in the sea. The smell can make your mouth water.

1.Most families make a lot of dumplings on ____.

A. Dragon Boat Day B. Christmas Day

C. the lunar New Year’s Day D. Mid-autumn Day

2.The second step is ____.

A. to make wrappers B. to mix the flour

C. to prepare the filling D. to cook them in the pan

3.To make the filling, we need to prepare ____.

A. some meat B. some vegetables

C. some salt and oil D. all of the above

4.The best shape of dumplings is ____.

A. round B. like a cake C. like a ship D. like a dough

5.The best title for the passage is ____.

A. What Dumplings Look Like B. How to Make Filling

C. How to Make Dumplings D. The Lunar New Year’s Day

Welcome to London! Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River Thames. London has a history of more than 2,000 years. People all over the world are familiar with the city’s red double-decker(双层的)buses and black taxis.

People

The British Empire used to rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to London. They have brought with them their own languages and cultures. More than 300 different languages are spoken in London.

Culture

London is known for its museums. One important museum is British Museum. It is the oldest public museum in the world. There are two main art museums in London: the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery. Besides, London is also home to arts, such as theatre and music. The Globe Theatre, which was popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare’s Central London.

Tourist attractions

London has many wonderful places to visit. For example, the well-known Clock Tower, a 320-foot-high tower, was called the Big Ben. Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal(皇家的)family of England live there. Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London.

1.What’s the population of London?

A. Less than 7 million. B. Only 7 million.

C. More than 7 million. D. Nearly 7 million.

2.How many museums are there in London according to the passage?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

3.The members of royal family of England live in ___________ .

A. the Big Ben B. Buckingham Palace

C. Hyde Park D. British Museum

4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. The location of London.

B. The history of London.

C. The interesting places in London.

D. The food in London.

5.From the passage, we can know that ___________ .

A. more than 300 different languages are spoken in London

B. the Globe Theatre has less than 300 years history

C. the Big Ben is a 320-foot-high clock

D. London is the biggest city in Europe

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