Chinese dumplings or jiaozi are made_______four (面粉) with meat and vegetable fillings. It is a traditional Chinese food. It_______by people during holidays in Northern China. Most Chinese do well in the art of_________dumplings. Making dumplings is one of Chinese traditional arts.The history of jiaozi _______ 500-600 years ago. As the Spring Festival marks the start of a new year,people choose to eat jiaozi to show their _______ for a good future in the new year. China has been improving the art of dumpling making _______ the Song Dynasty.Chinese dumpling is one of the most important foods in Chinese New Year. Since the shape of Chinese dumplings is _______ to ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots(锭),they are the symbol of wealth. In the past,they were shaped by hand. But now most of them are made _______ machine. Traditionally,the members of a family get together to make dumplings during the New Year's Eve. They may _______ a coin in one of the dumplings. They think__________ a good future in the new year if he or she finds the coin.Chinese dumpling is also popular in other Chinese holidays or festivals,so it is part of the Chinese culture or tradition.

1.A. from B. of C. in D. by

2.A. enjoy B. is enjoying C. is enjoyed D. liked

3.A. making B. make C. made D. makes

4.A. begin B. begins C. has begun D. began

5.A. wishes B. wish C. hope D. hopes

6.A. before B. since C. after D. when

7.A. difficult B. same C. different D. similar

8.A. with B. in C. by D. use

9.A. put B. carry C. forget D. take

10.A. a person has B. a person have C. a person will have D. will a person have

Last summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.

One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city. “My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don't have a yard,” said Maria. Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said. Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof (屋顶). When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof. “What a wonderful garden! “said Maria.

Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.

“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative ! "

1.Why was Maria surprised when Mrs. Garcia took her to the roof and opened the door ?

A. Because she enjoyed beautiful roof with nothing on it.

B. Because she saw rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.

C. Because she looked around the countryside.

D. Because she breathed fresh air in the sky and felt relaxed.

2.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the community garden?

A. It used the empty space well. B. It helped keep the air clean

C. It helped keep the building cooler. D. It made the building stronger

3.After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to_______.

A. go back to the countryside B. pick flowers from the garden

C. grow vegetables on the roof D. show her around the park

4.What is the best title for this passage?

A. A Creative Lady B. A Rooftop Garden

C. An Empty Roof D. A Special Building

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