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【题目】 Corn has been a significant part in American food since before European arrival. After the Civil War, grits (粗玉米粉), which is made out of corn, became a diet mainstay (支柱) because water-powered mills (磨坊) worked to grind dried corn. They were relatively inexpensive and could be eaten with almost anything, making it possible for everyone to enjoy.

Grits are usually cooked with water, cream and butter over the course of many hours. There can be varying types of grits from smooth to grainy. There are even instant grits for those without the hours to cook. Worth noting is that sugar is not typically added.

Grits can be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but they're commonly used as a base, usually topped with seafood and a delicious sauce. It's a dish eaten by everyone from sitting presidents to blue collar workers in a variety of ways, both in fine dining restaurants and oily spoons.

Shrimp and grits is the most well-known dish incorporating grits, especially in coastal areas like Charleston, South Carolina. It was originally a fisherman’s breakfast, a hearty meal before a long day of work, and today, it's found on menus throughout the nation.

Chefs have also become creative with the dish, adding modern elements to the traditional. Mashama Bailey has a foie gras (鹅肝酱) and grits dish at The Grey in Savannah, Georgia. Edward Lee has prepared it like the porridge his Korean parents cooked during his growing up, but uses Kentucky's Wiesenberger grits. Nathalie Dupree has made her career on the dish with her cookbook titled “Shrimp and Grits," while Virginia Willis has the appropriately titled “Grits”.

【1】Why did grits become main food?

A.Because corm played a key role.

B.Because dried corn was extremely cheap.

C.Because the Civil War broke out.

D.Because water-powered mills turned up.

【2】What can we learn about grits from Paragraph 3?

A.They are popular among all walks of life.

B.They are smooth to feel.

C.They are placed on top of other foods.

D.They are expensive to purchase.

【3】What breakfast did South Carolina fishermen like?

A.Grits with shrimp.B.Grits with sugar.

C.Grits with butter.D.Grits with cream.

【4】Why does the author mention Lee's parents?

A.To introduce Lee's upbringing experiences.B.To promote Lee's cooking techniques.

C.To explain a modern flavour of grits.D.To advertise a newly-published cookbook.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】A

【4】C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍粗玉米粉在人们饮食中是如何使用的，以及人们如何用它进行饮食创作。

【1】细节理解题。由第一段的第二句“After the Civil War, grits (粗玉米粉), which is made out of corn, became a diet mainstay (支柱) because water-powered mills (磨坊) worked to grind dried corn.”可知，内战之后，由玉米制作而成的粗玉米粉，因为水力磨坊可以将干的玉米磨成粉状而成为饮食的支柱。由此可见，粗玉米粉成为主要的食物是因为水利磨坊的出现。结合选项可知，选项D正确。

【2】推理判断题。由第三段的最后一句“It's a dish eaten by everyone from sitting presidents to blue collar workers in a variety of ways, both in fine dining restaurants and oily spoons.”可知，它是从现任总统到蓝领工人通过各种方式在美食餐厅和油腻的勺子里都可以吃到的食物。由此可见，粗玉米粉在各行各业中都很受欢迎。结合选项可知，选项A正确。

【3】细节理解题。由第四段的第一句“Shrimp and grits is the most well-known dish incorporating grits, especially in coastal areas like Charleston, South Carolina.”和第二句“It was originally a fisherman’s breakfast, a hearty meal before a long day of work, and today, it's found on menus throughout the nation.”可知，鲜虾玉米粥是最出名的一道混合了粗玉米粉的菜，特别是在沿海地区，像南卡罗莱纳州查尔斯顿。它起源于一个渔民的早餐，在一天劳作之前的一顿丰盛食物，并且今天可以在全国的菜单上找到。由此可知，南卡罗莱纳州的渔民们喜欢的早餐是鲜虾玉米粥。结合选项可知，选项A正确。

【4】推理判断题。由最后一段第一句“Chefs have also become creative with the dish, adding modern elements to the traditional.”和第三句“Edward Lee has prepared it like the porridge his Korean parents cooked during his growing up, but uses Kentucky's Wiesenberger grits.”可知，厨师们通过往传统菜中添加现代元素也使得这道菜富有创意。爱德华·李使用肯塔基州威辛保产的粗玉米粉将这道菜准备的像他小时候韩国父母煮的粥一样。由此可见，作者提及爱德华·李的父母是为了解释在他们传统的粥中添加的粗玉米粉的现代味道。结合选项可知，选项C正确。