题目内容
Given that many people's moods (情绪)are regulated By the chemical action of chocolate, it was proBaBly only a matter of time Before someBody made the chocolate shop similar to a drugstore of Chinese medicine. Looking like a setting from the film Charlie&the Chocolate Factory, Singapore's Chocolate Research Facility (CRF) has over 100 varieties of chocolates.its founder is Chris Lee who grew up at his parents' comer store with one handalmost always in the jar of sweets.
If the CRF seems to Be a smart idea, that's Because Lee is not merely a seasoned salesperson But also head of a marketing department that has Business relations with Big names such as Levi's and Sony. That idea surely results in the imagination at work when it comes to making different flavored(味道)chocolates.
The CRF's produce is "green". made within the country and divided into 10 lines, with the Alcohol Series Being the most popular. The Exotic Series一with Sichuan pepper, red Bean (豆).cheese and other flavors一also does well and is fun to taste. And for chocolate snoBs,who think that they have a Better knowledge of chocolate than others, the Connoisseur Series uses cocoa Beans from Togo, CuBa, Venezuela , and Ghana, among others.
1.What is good aBout chocolate?
A.It serves as a suitaBle gift. B.It works as an effective medicine.
C.It helps improve the state of mind. D.It strengthens Business relations.
2.Why is Chris Lee aBle to develop his idea of the CRF?
A.He knows the importance of research. B.He learns form shops of similar types.
C.He has the support of many Big names D.He has a lot of marketing experience.
3.Which line of the CRF produce sells Best?
A.The Connoisseur Series. B.The Exotic Series.
C.The Alcohol Series. D.The Sichuan Series.
4.The words "chocolate snoBs" in Paragraph 3 proBaBly refer to people who
A.are particular aBout chocolate B.know little aBout cocoa Beans
C.look down upon others D.like to try new flavors
【小题】C
【小题】D
【小题】C
【小题】A
【解析】
1.细节理解题。根据,第一句Given that many people's moods (情绪)are regulated By the chemical action of chocolate,...可知,作者假设的是巧克力能够调节人们的情绪,故选C。
2.细节理解题。根据,第五行 Lee is not merely a seasoned salesperson But also head of a marketing department...可知,Lee是市场推广部门的头头,Lee能够成功,主要是因为他有着丰富的市场推广经验,故选D。
3.细节理解题。根据,第二段第一行的with the Alcohol Series Being the most popular可知,卖得最好的是The Alcohol Series,故选C。
4.猜测词义题。snoB势利小人,chocolate snoBs指对巧克力很挑剔的人;故选A。
For most of us, the rain that falls on our roof runs off into the ground or the sewer(下水道) system. But if you want to save a little water and reuse it on your lawns or plants --- or even use it for laundry, dishes, or other needs --- collecting rainwater from your gutter’s downspouts(檐槽的水落管) is a no-brainer.
According to John C. Davis, writing in E / The Environmental Magazine, just about any homeowner can collect rainwater, given that the roof and gutters do most of the work. And since an inch of rain falling on a 2,000-square-foot roof produces some 1,200 gallons of water, you can harvest enough to water your lawn or garden.
Plants and grass actually do better when fed rainwater instead of tap water, which is usually treated with substances that can hold back plant growth. Using rainwater can also extend the life of pipes, since the salts added to tap water may gradually damage the pipes. However, homeowners should set up a water purification system if they do plan to use rainwater for inside needs.
Rainwater harvesting can also be good for the local community, as it reduces the erosion, flooding, and pollution associated with heavy rainfall, and reduces dependence on public water supplies. So some states fund rainwater collection systems in their local communities.
Many varieties of rain barrel(桶) systems, starting at just $100, are available for home use. A typical setup is simply a rain barrel positioned under a gutter’s downspout. Skillful homeowners can make their own water harvesting systems, but buying one is a lot easier. Most garden centres offer a range of choices as well as tips.
【小题1】The underlined word “no-brainer” in Para. 1 probably means something that ______.
A.is hard to deal with | B.is very easy |
C.is of no real value | D.deserves more attention |
A.how to set up a water harvesting system | B.how a rain barrel system works |
C.some advice on saving tap water | D.the benefits of using rainwater |
A.Basic gardening skills. | B.Water-saving techniques. |
C.Wastewater treatment systems. | D.Roof rainwater collection. |
If Barack Obama's wife and kids thought they'd be getting his undivided attention during their long-awaited summer holiday, perhaps they should think again.
The US President kicked off his vacation by revealing that, in addition to endless games of tennis and golf, he plans to spend the week ploughing through five books, weighing in at an astonishing 2,300 pages. His summer reading list, unveiled(透露) by the White House, contains two heavyweight works of non–fiction and three novels.
On top of the president’s table is Hot, Flat and Crowded, by New York Times columnist, Thomas Friedman. Subtitled "why we need a green revolution", it makes a leftish(左倾的) call to arms regarding the future of the planet.
Mr Obama's second choice is historian David McCullough's biography of John Adams, the often under-rated second US president, who was the subject of an award-winning HBO docu-drama(纪实剧)last year.
The novels include two crime thrillers: Richard Price's Lush Life, and The Way Home, a novel by George Pelecanos set in Washington, DC – which, much like Obama's best-selling autobiography(自传), explores the relationship between a father and his son.
Completing the set is the novel Plainsong, by a little-known writer called Kent Haruf. Set in a small town on the Colorado plains, its existence on the reading list may reassure voters that Middle America has not been ignored by their commander-in-chief.
Publishers are keeping an eye on whether the famous "Obama bounce" – which has helped sales at the first family's favourite clothes stores, such as J Crew – will continue to apply to their troubled industry. The President's endorsement(认可) is said to have lifted sales of Joseph O'Neill's novel Netherland about cricket in Holland and New York last year.
Given that President Obama has already spent a portion of his week so far playing golf, beating Michelle at tennis, and visiting friends, questions will inevitably(不可避免地) be asked about his ability to put any dent(挫伤) at all in the ambitious reading list.
To finish all five books, he would have to manage more than 300 pages every day – quite an "ask" when a small portion of his time must also be spent running the country.
57. What’s the function of the first paragraph?
A. To give an example. | B. To introduce a topic. |
C. To describe a hope. | D. To offer an argument. |
A. Some people doubted if the president could finish his books. |
B. The Way Home is a book which explores the relationship between a father and his son. |
C. Lush life, set in Washington, is a novel written by Richard Price. |
D. Thanks to Obama, sales of Netherland have been lifted. |
A. John Adams. | B. Netherland. |
C. Hot, Flat and Crowded. | D. Lush Life. |
A. Obama’s Hobbies | B. Obama’s Holiday Plan |
C. Obama’s Holiday Life | D. Obama’s Holiday Book List |