高二英语寒假作业3

介休一中2017—2018学年上学期高二寒假作业

英语试题（三）

第二部分阅读理解（共20题，每小题3分，满分60分）

第一节、阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

The history of chocolate begins with a plant whose scientific name is cacao.For centuries, people worldwide have been enjoying the rich flavor of chocolate,a product made from cacao. Chocolate is especially popular in the United States.Americans eat an average of more than five kilograms of chocolate per person every year.The specially shop shows the culture of chocolate and sells chocolates from different areas of the world.

Historians believe the Mayan people of Central America first learned to farm cacao plants around2,000years ago.The Maya took the cacao trees from the rainforests and grew them around their homes.They cooked the cacao seeds and pressed them into soft powder.They mixed the powder with water to make a delicious chocolate drink.

There are often images of cacao plants on Maya buildings and art objects.The rulers drank chocolate at ceremonies(仪式).And,even poorer members of Mayan society could enjoy the drink once in a while.

The Aztecs also valued chocolate in the Aztec culture.But the cacao plant could not grow in the area where they lived.So they had to exchange goods with other societies for cacao seeds. They even used cacao seeds as a form of money to pay or give as offerings to the gods.Only the very wealthy people in Aztec societies could afford to drink chocolate because cacao was so valuable.The Aztec ruler Montezuma was believed to have drunk50cups of chocolate every day.

The explorer Christopher Columbus brought cacao seeds to Spain after his trip to Central America in1502.The wealthy people of Spain first enjoyed the chocolate drink.Since then,the popularity of the drink has spread throughout Europe.Nowadays,the English,Dutch and French all plant cacao trees in their own countries.

21.What can we learn about cacao and chocolate in the Maya culture?

A.The Maya grew cacao plants in the rainforests.

B.Only the rulers had the chance to drink chocolate.

C.Cacao plants and chocolate were important parts of the Maya culture.

D.The cacao seeds and leaves were directly used to make chocolate drinks.

22.How did the Aztecs get the cacao seeds?

A.By growing cacao plants.

B.By giving offerings to the gods.

C.By trading with other people.

D.By borrowing them from other societies.

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

A.Chocolate was a common drink for the Aztecs.

B.Americans eat the greatest amount of chocolate.

C.Christopher Columbus returned to Spain with cacao plants.

D.The chocolate drink has been popular in Europe since1502.

24.What’s the main topic of the passage?

A.The history of chocolate

B.How to make chocolate drink.

C.Chocolate drink is popular worldwide.

D.Cacao and chocolate in the Maya culture and the Aztec culture.

B

Visitor’s Guide

1.KL HOP-ON HOP-OFF gives you an easy city tour that has22stops,which cover more than 40attractions.All buses are equipped with9different languages to choose from and a friendly customer service officer will help you on the bus.KL HOP-ON HOP-OFF City Tour offers you a convenient way to discover Kuala Lumpur where tourists can either stay on the bus for the full tour circuit(线路),or get on or get off at any of the attractions.

2.The interval(间隔)between buses is around20to30minutes.

3.We operate365days per year including school holidays and public holidays.

4.Tickets can be bought from the bus itself,authorized(授权的)agents,authorized hotels and KL Hop-On Hop-Off counters.

5.Our counters are located at Jalan Bukit Bintang(main counter at stop number6),Malaysian Tourism Centre at Jalan Ampang,at KL Sentral(arrival hall)and at Central Market.

6.We have24-hour and48-hour tickets to choose from.

7.Children below5years old do not have to pay any fees.

8.A child below the age of12must be accompanied by an adult.

9.The Do’s&Don’ts:

◆No littering on the bus

◆No food and drink allowed inside the bus

◆Visitors are not allowed to exchange tickets

◆Visitors are welcome to take pictures

◆Please use electronic devices(设备)with care

◆No smoking allowed

10.Advice:

◆Please avoid changing from one bus to another on during peak(高峰)hours usually from4 PM to6PM.During that time you could take a rest and walk around the attractions.

◆The weather is unpredictable in Kuala Lumpur.Delays may occur because of bad weather.

◆Please buy vouchers only from authorized agents.

Ticket

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Price:RM24.00Validity:24Hours

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