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If there is something that appears most frequently on Chinese dining tables, it is doufu—beancurd.Beancurd looks like soft cakes and it’s made from dried soybeans.Beancurd used to be considered a favourite of the poor because of its low cost.Beans have high yields (产量) every year with their short growing period and suitability for various (各种各样) soil both dry and wet.

Historical records show beancurd was invented by Liu An, Prince of Huainan and uncle of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty(206BC—220AD).He had a dream of finding the pill for longevity (长寿).He traveled all over the country and found soybeans, which looked much the same as gold in terms of colour.He collected soybeans, put them in the water and crushed them into pulp (浆).It got solidified and became known as doufu.Although it’s not able to keep longevity, it’s really good for one’s health with high protein and low fat.

With a long history, beancurd is rooted deep in Chinese culture.People eat more meat and fish than beancurd.But they are encouraged to have beancurd every once in a while for it’s really good for health.Most Chinese people still keep beancurd as one of their favourite dishes.

1.Why was beancurd considered to be liked by the poor?

A.It’s easy to make. B.It’s easy to cook.

C.It’s good for health. D.It’s cheap.

2.What appears more often on the dining table in poor areas?

A.Beancurd. B.Fish.

C.Eggs. D.Meat.

3.Why did Liu An travel all over the country?

A.He had a dream.

B.He wanted to invent beancurd.

C.He wanted to find something that could make people live longer.

D.He wanted to find gold.

4.How long has beancurd been invented?

A.It’s less than 1500 years.

B.It’s 500 years.

C.It’s more than 2000 years.

D.It’s about 1500 years.

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The smiling face of Santa Claus appears all across China.Local governments are decorating trees and lamp posts with lights and ornaments.At first glance,visitors would think they were in Europe.

Despite the fact that most Chinese are not Christians,Christmas season has become increasingly popular.

"If you walked around major Chinese cities 15 years ago,you wouldn`t have seen many signs of Christmas.However,if you were to visit those same Chinese cities again today,you’d be surprised to see signs of Christmas almost everywhere," says Cai Jiming,a professor with Tsinghua University,who has served as an expert in developing China`s holiday schedule.

Although Christmas is not a public holiday,many Chinese cities are still getting into the Christmas spirit.

Cai says his e-mail inbox and cell phone have been flooded with messages wishing him a merry Christmas.The greetings have been coming in since the end of November.

In his view,Christmas seems like a "warm-up" for the truly important coming month-long Spring Festival.

However,despite the prevalence (流行)of Christmas celebrations,for most Chinese,it neither means a religious celebration nor an occasion for family reunions.Instead,it is a time for relaxing with friends,a time to shop,a time to have a party and it is especially a time for romance.

"I expect my boyfriend to take me out on Christmas Eve and I expect a romantic night," says Christine Zhou,28,a hotel manager in Beijing."It seems to me that everything associated with Christmas time is romantic."

On the streets,rose and chocolate peddlers are vying (竞争)for their business.

Christmas has become another Valentine`s Day,and at the same time,more people feel it is a time to reward themselves with good food and a good time.

However,as more Chinese join in the Christmas celebrations each year,some feel the Western-based festival is harming time-honored traditions.

But Cai considers it is unnecessary to boycott (抵制)a Western cultural festival."All important festivals in different cultures have now developed into universal holidays," he says.”

1.From the first paragraph,we know________.

A.Christmas has become the most important festival in China

B.Christmas is celebrated by a great number of people in China

C.Santa Claus doesn’t appear in Europe any more on Christmas

D.The smiling faces of Santa Claus are hung on the trees in local governments

2.Professor Cai Jiming’s words in the third paragraph are used to________.

A.show he is a famous expert in China’s holiday schedule

B.prove Tsinghua University is the best university in China

C.prove Christmas season has become more and more popular

D.show great changes have taken place in China

3.Christmas celebrations for Chinese people mean_____.

A.a religious celebration.

B.an occasion for family to get together.

C.a lover’s celebration.

D.relaxing with friends and a time for romance.

4.What’s the best title of the text?

A.Christmas in Europe

B.Chinese celebrating Christmas holiday

C.Romantic holiday-Valentine’s Day

D.The smiling face of Santa Claus

Camping is one of the most popular forms of outdoor activities. Now, most people are under too much pressure and like going outdoors to relax. Other activities like hunting and fishing, are often connected with camping trips.

It’s also a good idea to spend time camping with your family during a holiday. That will help you create some of the best memories with the family. Here are some things you have to consider while planning your camping trip.

The first thing that you need to think about is deciding the camping destination. For most people who like camping, the best place to choose is the spot that they haven’t visited before. As soon as you get to your destination, there will be a lot you will have to do, such as putting up your tent. Of course, food is another necessary factor to be considered. You’d better carry some convenient food like biscuits, nuts and boiled eggs.

When all the things are done, fun activities should be planned. It’s a good chance for you to spend time with your family. Lots of open space is perfect when you want to do something as simple as letting your kids ride their bicycles. If your kids are old enough, activities like fishing and horse-riding are also good to choose. These are a few ideas about having fun camping. Once you get ready for it, you don’t need to worry about anything. Go ahead and be a happy camper.

1. What do people go camping for according to the passage?

A. For traveling B. For fishing

C. For learning D. For relaxing

2.Which place is the best place to camp according to the writer?

A. place where the weather is warm.

B. place where the things are cheap.

C. place that you’ve ever visited.

D. place that you’ve never visited.

3.Which is true according to the passage?

A. It’s good to cook by yourself while camping

B. It’s a good idea to carry some convenient food.

C. Fishing is a good activity for kids.

D. Camping isn’t good for kids.

4.Where can you do outdoor activities according to the passage?

A. On the playground B. In the forest

C. On the open space D. By the sea.

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