Few people ever took notice of Mr. Jimmy Tan whenever he entered a room. He was a shy, quiet and simple man who preferred to keep to himself in public. On the other hand, Mr. Thomas Kim, a fellow scientist, was a man everyone would notice on the streets. He wore bright outfits with huge flower prints, spoke with a booming voice, and his laughter could be heard from all corners of a room. In addition to the differences in their characters, Mr. Kim and Mr. Tan were also great rivals at work in the Institute of Future Science.
On Christmas Eve, everyone left work early to celebrate the special occasion, except for Mr. Tan and Mr. Kim. They were in their laboratory analyzing the results of their latest experiments. Mr. Tan realized that something special was taking place in his experiment —the bacteria he had cultured were growing extremely quickly under high pressure and at a very low temperature. After noting down the findings in his notebook, he left the room to prepare for another round of tests. Shortly after, Mr. Kim entered.
“Hey Jimmy,” Mr. Kim called out, “do you have an extra copy of the laboratory booking form?”
There was no reply, so Mr. Kim looked through Mr. Tan’s things. He soon found Mr. Tan's notebook and was horrified to see that Mr. Tan had managed to make one of the most important discoveries in modern science. He then looked into the deep-freeze cupboard where a dish containing the bacteria was kept. He put them into his pocket and returned to his own laboratory.
Mr. Tan came back an hour later to find his notebook and the dish missing. He knew that Mr. Kim had taken them and went to Mr. Kim's laboratory to find out. When he opened the door, he found Mr. Kim lying on the floor motionless. His face was pale and his skin had turned black. The deadly bacteria had been handled improperly. He shook his head and left.
【小题1】From the first paragraph we know Mr. Kim was a quite    person.

A.famousB.hardworking
C.wealthyD.outgoing
【小题2】The underlined word "rivals" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to   .
A.enemiesB.colleagues
C.competitors D.friends
【小题3】What does the underlined word “them” refer to in the 4th paragraph?
A.the most important discoveries
B.the notebook and the dish
C.the cupboard and the bacteria
D.the dish and the bacteria
【小题4】Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Mr. Kim was afraid Mr. Tan might succeed ahead of him.
B.Mr. Tan's bacteria grew very fast in a warm container.
C.Mr. Tan worked much harder than Mr. Kim.
D.Mr. Kim was so tired that he fell down into sleep.
【小题5】What happened to Mr. Kim in the end?
A.He died on Christmas Eve.
B.He was arrested by the police.
C.He shared the success with Mr. Tan.
D.He succeeded ahead of Mr. Tan.

When first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob (烤肉串)hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.

Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.

The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.

Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customer especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Easrern cooking.

A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai, an reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled wit food.

The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordably but practical as well.

The food, especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill(烤肉架).

The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.

One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Jooieh Kabob, which is made of grille chicken picccs served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, kabob consisting of grilled beef.

Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a plan that should not be overlooked.

1.When first entering the restaurant ,one can find that it       .

A.is splendidly decorated.                  B.has pleasant smells of kabobs.

C.is crowded with dining table.               D.looks like a common restaurant.

2.What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant?

A.Watching news events on TV.              B.Drinking a kind of black coffee.

C.Reading local English newspaper.            D.Discussing world topics in loe voices.

3.The food of the restaurant       .

A.is served in small amounts.                B.is rather expensive.

C.is rich in verity.                         D.is very healthy

4.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?

A.Rice             B.Chicken           C.Bread            D.Beef

5.It can be inferred from the passage that restaurant        .

A.occupies

B.owns a favorable location

C.is popular for its special food

D.has a quiet environment inside

 

The English translations of the names of traditional Chinese dishes on menus(菜单) across the country have caused public discussion about the precision(准确) of the translations.

Since more and more foreigners come to China every day, many restaurants around China are providing English translations of their menus. They want to make it easier for foreigners to order Chinese dishes when they travel. Some restaurants also hope that the translations will increase foreigners’ knowledge of Chinese cuisine(烹饪).

But an article in China Youth Daily says the English menu translations haven’t live up to public expectation(期望). It argues most of the English names of Chinese dishes lack the cultural meaning and attraction of the dishes they describe. Instead, the translations only provide a list of each dish’s ingredients(配方), the article notes. For example, one English name of a Chinese dish appears as “stir-fried mutton slice with Chinese onion and green scallion(葱爆羊肉)”.

Because the English translation focuses only on the ingredients, it fails to describe the dish’s rich cultural meaning and charm(魅力). The dish’s beautiful Chinese name, “Fo Tiao Qiang(佛跳墙)”, has a story behind it. Buddhist monks (和尚) are required to eat vegetables only , but they can’t resist(忍住)the delicious dish. So they jump over the temple walls to get a taste of the dish.

The article suggests that translators provide more beautiful translations of the names of Chinese dishes. It also notes a more vivid(生动的) English translation is very important to provide international visitors with a better understanding of Chinese cuisine.

1.Why do many restaurants provide English translations of their menu ?

A.Because they want to show their ingredients in dishes.

B.Because the public expect them to do so.

C.Because Chinese dishes are popular.

D.Because it is convenient for foreigners to order food.

2.According to China Youth Daily, what is the main problem of the English menu translation?

A.They are too long to remember.

B.Many of them are not correct.

C.They lack cultural meaning and attraction.

D.They are difficult to learn.

3.What can we infer from the story of “Fo Tiao Qiang” dish?

A.Monks can jump high.

B.Monks lived a poor life.

C.Old China had little meat for people.

D.The dish attracted many people because it’s delicious.

 

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