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1.The origins of the apple tree are in Asia.We know that 8,500years ago apples were being grown and eaten in ancient Jericho,a city near the Jordan River.In some parts of the ancient world apples could only be afforded by royalty (王室成员) and their courts,and were a popular dessert as long ago as 4,500years.Now the apple is the most popular fruit in the world.You probably know that there's a tradition for students to bring shiny apples to their favorite teachers.But why?
No one knows for sure.The idea of"an apple for the teacher"has been with us since the late 1800s.Perhaps the custom grew out of the fact that apples are ripe (成熟的) in September,when the school year usually begins.In earlier times,students,particularly those in rural areas,could pick apples from trees on their way to school.They were easy gifts for children to give.
However,the lovely practice took on a dark note if the other children thought the gift-giver was trying to buy the teacher into giving him or her better grades."Apple polisher"came to mean someone who tries to please a superior (上级) in return for special treatment.It was a popular college slang (俚语) term in the 1920s,but the term isn't used much any more.
It's true that apples can be very attractive.The apple is America's favorite fruit,as shown in the phrase,"as American as Mom and apple pie".
After all,who ever says,"A banana a day keeps the doctor away"or"You're the banana of my eye"?And who brings a banana to his or her teacher?Nobody.
28.What do we learn about the apple from the passage?B
A.It has been popular worldwide since 8,500years ago.
B.It has been a popular dessert for about 4,500years.
C.The origins of the apple tree are in America.
D.Everyone could enjoy this fruit in the ancient world.
29.Why did students give their teachers apples?A
A.Apples were ripe when the school year began.
B.Apples were the most popular fruit.
C Apples were expensive enough as gifts.
D.Teachers liked to get apples from students.
30.Which of the following is TRUE about the phrase"apple polisher"?D
A.It is used to praise someone for his/her performance.
B.It is still as popular nowadays as before.
C.It may mean something good or bad,depending on the situation.
D.It refers to someone who wants to please a leader.
31.What do we learn from the last two paragraphs?B
A.Apples are related to mothers in America.
B.Apple is a popular word,and used in many phrases.
C.Apples are attractive because of many stories.
D.Nobody wants to use the word banana.
分析 本文主要讲述苹果来源于亚洲,很早以前只有王室贵族才能吃到苹果,但是现在苹果是受人欢迎的水果,也有很多的短语提到apple.
解答 28-31BADB
28 B 细节题. 根据文章第一 段 The origins of the apple tree are in Asia.可知苹果来源于亚洲,很早以前只有王室贵族才能吃到苹果,到4500年前才成为普遍的甜点,故选B.
29 A 细节题. 根据文章第 三段Perhaps the custom grew out of the fact that apples are ripe (成熟的) in September,when the school year usually begins. 可知秋天开学的时候,是苹果成熟的季节,故选A.
30 D 猜测词义题. 根据文章第四 段 Apple polisher"came to mean someone who tries to please a superior (上级) in return for special treatment.可知Apple polisher是指向取悦上级的人,故选D.
31 B 推理判断题. 根据文章倒数第二 段It's true that apples can be very attractive. 可知苹果是受人欢迎的水果,也应用于很多的短语中,故选B.
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