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11.The latest fashion in kitchen is the food steamer. All the stores are selling them; everyone wants one. Steaming is one of the simplest and healthiest ways of cooking food.However,that cooking time is usually longer than with other methods. In case you're thinking of buying a steamer,I've done a survey about the steamers available on the market to help you decide which will suit you best.
●Folding Steamer
The simplest and least expensive is the folding stainless-steel (不锈钢)version.
Advantages:This is a good,basic design which sits inside a variety of different shapes of pans with the water under it; a ring in the center allows for easy lifting and it's easy to clean.
Disadvantages:It only holds small dishes. Also,if you put too much water in the pan,it will boil up through the vegetables and they will be watery. If you put too little water in and let it get dry,you will burn the pan and get strange-smelling vegetables.
●Steaming Pan
This is a three-layered black Teflon-coated version with a lid and two double-handled steamers,which sits on the oven ring. The brand I bought is called Nutritious Living.
Advantages:This is an excellent steamer,lightweight,easy to clean,and of all the steamers I've tried,this cooks the fastest. Fish and chicken can be cooked on the bottom with rice or vegetables on the top. It's easier to store.
Disadvantages:Water can boil away until the pan is dry,but if you make sure you fill the pan up to the suggested level and do not overcook the food,this should not happen.You cannot see the food cooking from the top. It doesn't supply a dish for cooking rice.
For serious users of steamers,I recommend having one of each version. If you just want to try it,get the folding stainless-steel type.

56.Why did the author carry out the survey?A
A.To inform people of different steamers
B.To run an advertisement for steamers
C.To find out a suitable steamer to buy
D.To learn how to cook with steamers
57.What can we learn about the folding steamer?D
A.It comes in different kinds of shapes and sizes.
B.It is designed for large families.
C.It is able to clean itself.
D.It is easy to take out.
58. The Nutritious Liuing steamerC.
A. is more difficult to store
B. provides a dish to cook rice with
C. cooks different foods at the same time
D. cooks fish and chicken faster than vegetables
59.According to the author,you shouldD.
A. use steamers to save cooking time
B. buy a steamer with dishes supplied
C. do a survey before choosing a steamer
D. buy a folding steamer if you want to try.

分析 本文属于广告类阅读,是一篇说明文.作者主要介绍了两种蒸汽锅的优缺点,并建议读者购买折叠蒸锅(folding steamer).

解答 56.A 细节辨认题.根据文章第一段的最后一句话In case you're thinking of buying a steamer,I've done a survey about the steamers available on the market to help you decide which will suit you best可知作者进行调查是为了告诉人们有关不同蒸汽锅的特点,故选A.
57.D 细节辨认题.根据文章Folding Steamer部分的This is a good,basic design which sits inside a variety of different shapes of pans with the water under it; a ring in the center allows for easy lifting and it's easy to clean中的easy lifting可知折叠蒸汽锅取出是容易的,故选D.
58.C 细节辨认题.根据文章steaming pan中的第一段的The brand I bought is called Nutritious Living和第二段的Fish and chicken can be cooked on the bottom with rice or vegetables on the top. It's easier to store可知这种蒸汽锅能够同时烤制不同的食物.故选C.
59.D 细节辨认题.根据文章最后一句话If you just want to try it,get the folding stainless-steel type可知他推荐购买折叠蒸锅(folding steamer).故选D.

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Description
Revised and updated:New chapter on the status of the word; New List of terms; Exercises,questions,and discussion points; The clearest and most readable text in the world.
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Description
Giving full range introductions to the literary and historical contexts in which Shakespeare lived and worked;
Looking into Shakespeare's use of words and structures through close readings of his plays and poetry;
Guiding the readers to reliable sources for further reading and useful web links.
C.
Book TitleThe Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Philosophy
AuthorFrank Jackson and Michael Smith
 
Description
The state of the art guide to today's most exciting research in academic philosophy;
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D.
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AuthorJohn Ayto
 
Description
A fascinating look at 105 years of language innovation;
A picture of each decade of the twentieth century through its new words;
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AuthorJ.K.Rowling
 
Description
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One of its series which are sold all over the world and welcomed by grown-ups and kids alike;
J.K.Rowling is one of the best authors of our time.
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AuthorKathy Gude
 
 
Description
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Each unit focuses on four key areas:exam skills,language skills,topic areas,and notional and functional areas;
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A key of full answers provided.
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49.David is PhD student in the philosophy department.He is required to know what's going on in contemporary philosophy.C
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City Varieties
The Headrow,Leeds.Tel.430808
Oct 10-11only A Night at the Varieties.All the fun of an old music hall with Barry Cryer,Duggle Brown,6dancers,Mystina,Jon Barker,Anne Dural and the Tony Harrison Trio; Laugh again at the old jokes and listen to your favourite songs.
Performances:8pm nightly.
Admission:?5; under 16or over 60:?4

York Theatre Royal St Leonard's Place,York.Tel.223568
Sept 23-Oct 17Groping for Words-a comedy by Sue Townsend.Best known for her Adrian Mole Diaries,Townsend now writes about an evening class,which two men and a woman attend.A gentle comedy.
Admission:First night,Mon:?2;  Tues-Fri:?3.25-5.50;  Sat:?3.50-5.75.

Halifax Playhouse King's Cross Street,Halifax.Tel.365998
Oct 10-17On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson.This is a magical comedy about real people.A beautifully produced,well-acted play for everyone.Don't miss it.
Performances:7:30pm.
Admission:?2.Mon:2seats for the price of one

Grand Theatre Oxford Street,Leeds.Tel.502116
Oct-17 The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole,Aged 13.Sue Townsend's musical play,based on her best-selling book.
Performances:Evenings 7:45 October 10-17,at 2:30 p.m.No Monday performances
Admission:Tues-Thurs:?2-5 Fn&Sat:?2-6

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A.Halifax Playhouse
B.City Varieties
C.Grand Theatre
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26.If you want to see a play with old jokes and songs,which phone number will you ring to book a seat?D
A.502116
B.223568
C.365998
D.430808
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A.a writer
B.an actress
C.a musician
D.a director.
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A.It comes on Sept.25.
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D.By signing up for a winter reading program.
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B.They last for the same length of time.
C.The tickets can be used in any U.S.city.
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