阅读理解. Many of like cooking but never have much time for it. Helen Fry's new book Quick Cooking has——青夏教育精英家教网—

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Many of like cooking but never have much time for it. Helen Fry's new book Quick Cooking has been
specially written for busy people. It has over 1,000 recipes, from the famous Spanish gazpacho to Swedish
smorgasbord. The book is well written and the photographs and drawings are clear. (They are like those in
the excellent little Quick Dressmaking and Quick Gardening.) The book has a strong plastic cover. It is easy
to find your way around it too. And busy people, notice this, Mrs. Fry tells you how much time you need in
order to get each dish ready.
Quick Cooking has four parts, one for each season. This helps you to use fresh fruit and vegetable when
they are cheaper-and, of course, better. There are a lot of exciting ideas from foreign countries, and most of
the recipes are easy to follow. You take something simple like a chicken or some cheese, and make an unusual
dish out of it. For example, there are no fewer than 40 recipes for eggs! Mrs. Fry does not plan complete
meals for the "quick book". The beginners will have to find out a lot of things for himself or herself. But this
ought to be difficult with such a good book. I wanted to try many of the recipes as soon as I read them. For
people with little spare time, Helen Fry's Quick Cooking is excellent value.

1. Helen Fry's book is called Quick Cooking because _____.

[ ]

A. You can cook all the dishes in it quickly
B. There is over 1,000 recipes in it
C. It is written for people who don't have much time
D. It tells you how to cook all kinds of food quickly

2. Busy people should notice that _____.

[ ]

A. all the recipes in the book are easy to follow
B. there are clear photographs and drawings in the book
C. the book has a strange cover
D. they are told how long each dish takes to cook

3. This passage is most probably _____.

[ ]

A. a book review
B. a notice
C. a letter to an editor
D. an introduction on cooking

4. We can infer from the passage that _____.

[ ]

A. Helen Fry is good at writing books quickly
B. Complete meals are planned only for beginners
C. There are quite a few "quick books" for busy people
D. Beginners are advised to start making meals out of the cheapest materials

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	Elixir written by Eric Walters Twelve-year-old Roth becomes a friend of Dr. Banting and his assistant, Mr. Best, who are in search of a cure for diabetes (糖尿病). She finds herself torn between her sympathy for the animals being experimented on and her friendship with Banting and Best.
	George Washington Carver written by Elizabeth Macleod Meet the "Peanut specialist", George Washington Carver, the inventor and professor who made over 325 products out of peanuts. Through his agricultural research, he also greatly improved the lives of countless black farmers in the southern United States. See also MacLeod's Albert Einstein: A life of Genius.
	The Inuit Thought of it: Amazing Arctic Innovation written by Alootook Ipellie and David MacDonald. Explore more than 40 ideas necessary to Inuit survival. From ideas familiar to us today to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkably intelligent people. Also see other books: the Chinese thought of it by Tingxing Ye and A Native American Thought of it by Rocky Landon and David MacDonald.
	Made in Canada:101 Amazing Achievements written by Bev Spencer What things do we use daily that have a Canadian connection? Here Are 101common things that were invented in Canada or by a Canadian, including the Blackberry, alkaline (碱) batteries the Blue Box recycling program.
	Newton and the Time Machine written by Michael McGowan Ten-year-old boy Newton has invented a time machine to see Dinosaurs up close. But it disappears on a test run with his two huge friends, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude, in it! Can he save them before time runs out?

1. Which of the following best describes Roth's feeling in Book 1?

A. Painful.
B. Curious.
C. Frightened.
D. Disappointed.

2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Animals are mentioned in Book 1 and Book 5.
B. Book 3 introduces 40 inventive concepts.
C. Alkaline batteries were invented by Dr. Banting.
D. George Washington Carver was a black farmer in the US.

3. In Book 5, King Herbert and Queen Gertrude are _____.

A. Newton's human friends
B. the names of the time machine
C. two dinosaurs
D. the inventions of the time machine

4. If you are interested in native Americans, you may read the book by _____.

A. Elizabeth Macleod
B. Eric Walters
C. Rocky London & David MacDonald
D. Bev Spencer

Reading comprehension.

       Horse-drawn sleigh rides                       Dogsledding                                   Snowmobiling
     Welcome to Banff, Canada's first, most famous and arguably most fascinating national park. If you've
come to ski or snowboard, we'll see you on the slopes. Skiing is a local favourite too.
     While you're here, try other recreational activities available in our mountains. Popular choices include a
Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, bathe in the natural mineral waters at the Upper Hot Spring, horse-
drawn sleigh ride, drive-your-own-team dog sled excursion, and snowmobile tour to the highland(but not in
the national park).
     We also recommend you make time to enjoy simple pleasures. After looking around Banff Ave shops,
walk a couple of blocks west or south to the scenic Bow River.
     True ice skating on frozen Lake Louise where Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition Works
are displayed after Jan 25. You can rent skates in Banff or at the sport shop in the Fairmont Chateau Lake
Louise hotel.
     Banff's backcountry paths access a wilderness world of silence and matchless beauty-cross country
skis and snowshoes provide the means. Banff sport shops rent equipment and clothes, or join an organized
tour. Although we've been many times, we still find the cliffs and icefalls of our frozen canyons worth
visiting.
     Wildlife watching also creates satisfying memories. We have seen hundreds of the elk and bighorn sheep
that attract visitors, yet they still arouse a sense of wonder. And the rare spotting of a cougar, wolf or
woodland caribou takes our breath away.
     See if simple pleasure work for your Fight in the snow with your kids, walk beside a stream or climb
to a high place and admire the view.
     -Banff Resort Guide Editors

1. According to the passage, Banff's backcountry is accessible by _____.

A. cross country skiing
B. horse-drawn sleigh riding
C. snowmobiling
D. dogsledding

2. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. Dogsledding is the most popular sport among local people.
B. Watching wildlife is a memorable experience.
C. Travelers should bring their own sports equipment.
D. Shopping is too simple a pleasure to enjoy.

3. The purpose of the writing is to _____.

A. promote scenic spots in Canada
B. advertise for the sports in Banff
C. introduce tourist activities in Banff
D. describe breathtaking views in Banff

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1. How many reasons for going to college does the author mention in the text?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

2. The author thinks you should choose the college that is _____.

A. well-equipped
B. competitive
C. suitable
D. famous

3. What does the author advise you to do to pay the high cost college?

A. To ask the family for help.
B. To make a study of financial courses.
C. To do research on the price of college.
D. To get to know how to ask for financial aid.

4. What's the author's purpose of writing this test?

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D. To introduce college life.

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Below are same classified ads from an English newspaper.

Classified ads
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MONDAY-FRIDAY

FOR SALE
COME to moving sale-
Plants, pottery, books, clothes,
etc, Sat, Dec. 14th-9a.m.-5p.m.
1612 Femdale, Apt. I.800-4696.

USED FUT COATS and
JACKETS. GOOD condition.
$30-$50. Call 800-0436 after
12 noon.
MOVING: Must sell. TV21",
$50; AM/FM radio A/C or
battery, $15; cassette tape
recorder, $10. Call Jon or
Pat, 800-0739 after 5 p.m. or
weekends.

SHEEPSKIN COAT: man's,
size 42, I year old. $85. After
6 p.m.,. 800-5224.

LOST AND FOUND
FOUND: Cat, 6 months old,
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Found near Linden and South
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Identify key chain. Call 800-
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