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Ice cream is certainly the world's favorite dessert. 1. Of all the people across the world, more ice cream is eaten in Australia than in any other country: 16.6 liters per person per year.
A form of ice cream was eaten in China about 4,000 years ago. 2. Sounds strange today.
Ice cream was brought to Europe in the 16th century, but at that time only the super-rich could afford it. When the Italian princess Catherine de Medici married the future King Henry Ⅱ of France in 1533, a different kind of ice cream was served every day a month! 3.
Ice cream was introduced to America in the 1700s, but mostly enjoyed by the wealthy. Around 1800, special ice houses were invented and ice cream became an American industry. 4. In 1946, they ate more than 20 liters of ice cream per person.
The world's most popular flavor is vanilla（香草）, which was produced from vanilla beans. 80% of the world's vanilla beans grew on the island of Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa. 5. And of all the days of the week, most ice cream is bought on Sunday!
A.Ice cream didn't become available to the ordinary people in France until 1660.
B.In Europe alone, about 11 billion dollars a year is spent on ice cream.
C.Americans celebrated the victory of World WarⅡwith ice cream.
D.California produces more ice cream than any other state.
E.More than 90 percent of the US families buy dessert.
F.It was made of milk rice, fruit and snow!
G.The most favorite topping is chocolate.
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The world, in painter Chen Xiao’s eyes, is as colorful and sweet as ice cream.
At the opening of his latest exhibition, Colorful World in the Eyes of Sean Chen, at the National Museum of China recently, the artist told his story.
Chen left China for Australia in 1986 to seek artistic freedom, and like many new immigrants（移民）then, he had little money in his pocket. To make ends meet, he drew portraits of people in the street.
Every day, he saw people buy ice cream from a shop. Chen couldn’t help wondering: “It must taste great, that’s why so many people buy it.” But he didn’t buy one for himself because he had to save money to support his studies. After four months of painting there and watching people eat ice cream, Chen didn’t resist the temptation（诱惑）--- he bought an ice cream. “The first bite took me to heaven,” Chen recalls while laughing. “You know, as a poor young man in a new country, an ice cream was too expensive then.” Since then, he kept the taste of the ice cream in his heart and included the happy feelings in his paintings, which turn out to be colorful and sweet.
His current exhibition is part of his nationwide tour that began at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing in 2011. He plans to take his artworks to 24 cities around China by 2016. The exhibition at the National Art Museum of China will last until April 22. After the exhibition tour, he will sell his works through an auction（拍卖会）, and all the money will be donated to protection of the environment in China. “The natural environment of New Zealand has inspired my artwork and brought me enjoyment. I hope people in my home country can enjoy the same beautiful environment as I do,” says Chen, who has made New Zealand his home for the last 26 years.
1.Why did Chen Xiao leave China for Australia in 1986?
A. To have an exhibition.
B. To seek artistic freedom.
C. To visit his friends.
D. To earn money.
2. What did Chen Xiao do to make ends meet?
A. He sold ice cream in a shop.
B. He drew portraits of people.
C. He worked with some new immigrants.
D. He sought help from people in the street.
3. How will Chen Xiao sell his works after the exhibition tour?
A. By advertising them. B. On the Internet.
C. Through an auction. D. Through shops.
4. What inspired Chen Xiao’s artwork?
A. The natural environment of New Zealand.
B. His experiences as an immigrant.
C. The exhibition tour.
D. His home country.
5.Which word can best describe Chen Xiao’s paintings?
A. Simple. B. Interesting.
C. Lovely. D. Colorful.
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（题文）Between the two parts of the concert is an interval, ________ the audience can buy icecream.
A. when B. where
C. that D. which
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Between the two parts of the concert is an interval, __ the audience can buy ice-cream.
A．when B．where C．that D．which
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Between the two parts of the concert is an interval, ______ the audience can buy ice-cream.
A. when B. where C. that D. which
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根据首字母或提示词，结合句意写出所缺单词及其适当形式
1.Antarctica holds 90% of the world’s ice, and most of its fresh water is in a frozen s______, of course.
2.What western civilization gained from Gutenberg’s contribution is impossible to c______.
3.He hesitated for a second before shooting the ball, otherwise he could ______ (score) 3 points.
4.To my delight, I ______ (promote) to senior manager to attend the opening ceremony the other day.
5.We have already bought the house but we won’t take ______ (possess) of it until May.
6.Although the car is ______(basic) sound, I am worried about certain parts.
7.Police caught up with one gang the other day. but the three chief members f______accidentally.
8.Secondly, people were bored with the pop music of the day—disco music were both in d______ in the mid-1970s.
9.Many people suffered from the effects of poor nutrition and even starvation because of a lack of food, yet their welfare was of no c______ to the taxpayers of London.
10.The German team d______ to win the championship—they performed much better than any of the other teams.
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There are many special hotels around the world. In Greenland, there is a hotel made out of ice. In Turkey, there is a cave hotel. And in Bolivia, there is the Salt Palace Hotel.
Thousands of years ago, the area around the Salt Palace Hotel was a large lake. But over time, all the water disappeared. Today, the area has only two small lakes and two salt deserts.
In the early 1990s, a man named Juan Quesada built the hotel. He cut big blocks of salt from the desert and used the blocks to build it. Everything in the hotel is made out of salt: the walls, the roof, the tables, the chairs and the beds.
The sun heats the walls and roof during the day. So the rooms stay warm at night, though it’s cold outside in the desert. The hotel has twelve rooms. A single room costs $40 a night, and a double room $60.
A sign on the hotel’s wall tells guests, “Please don’t lick (舔) the walls.”
1.Where did the salt for the hotel come from?
A．A cave. B．The lake. C．The salt desert. D．A salt field.
2.What keeps the rooms in the Salt Palace Hotel warm at night?
A．The water in the lake. B．The sand in the desert.
C．The furniture in the rooms. D．The heat from the walls and roof.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A．A large lake. B．A special hotel. C．A beautiful wall. D．A famous desert.
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Few people can resist the lure (诱惑) of a delicious ice cream, especially on a hot day. The only thing that spoils the fun is that the treat is hard to enjoy slowly, often ending up with a sticky melted mess. Now, researchers from Colombia's Pontificia Bolivariana University may have found an unlikely partner to help solve this age-old problem---cellulose fiber(纤维素) extracted from banana plant waste. Bananas, as you probably know, grow in bunches on a tree-like plant. Each bunch is attached to a central stalk, called a rachis(叶轴), which is thrown once the fruit has been harvested. The team, led by Dr. Robin Zuluaga Gallego, began extracting cellulose nanofibrils (CNFS) from powdered rachis. The tasteless, odorless macro fibers, thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair were then added in various concentrations to 100 grams of ice cream mix.
With the right amount of CNFS mixed in, the dessert lasted longer in its frozen state than conventional ice cream, extending both its shelf life and the amount of time the treat can be enjoyed. Even more exciting was that the fibers increased the stickiness of low-fat ice cream to levels higher than the full-fat one. Since this is what determines the frozen treats’ creaminess and texture, CNFS could help create healthier ice cream without compromising on taste.
The researchers, who presented their findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting in New Orleans on March 21, 2018, next plan to investigate how different types of fat, such as coconut oil, affect the behavior of CNFS in other frozen treats.
The Colombian researchers are not the only one working on creating a slower-melting ice cream. In 2015, scientists at the University of Dundee in Scotland found that a naturally occurring protein called BSIA(Bacterial Surface Layer A) was remarkably effective in keeping the treat frozen for longer periods of time. With both teams competing to be the first to get to market, the future of everyone’s favorite dessert certainly looks promising.
1.What prevents people enjoying an ice cream slowly?
A.The hot weather.
B.A kind of fiber from banana.
C.The ice creams’ stickiness.
D.The ice creams’ quick melting.
2.Which is NOT a benefit of CNFS added to ice cream mix?
A.To improve its flavor.
B.To make it more healthy.
C.To reduce its fat content.
D.To make it melt more slowly.
3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.CNFS are more useful and effective than BSLA.
B.Ice cream with BSLA has been on sale at the market.
C.Slowly enjoying an ice cream will soon become a reality.
D.The Colombian research team has taken the lead in the competition with the Scottish team.
4.What's the author’s attitude towards the finding of CNFS?
A.Positive B.Casual
C.Defensive D.Suspicious.
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Estival Wire The cure-all for hot August days is the 10th annual Austin Ice Cream Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fiesta Gardens. Enjoy local favoritesAmy’s Ice Cream, dairy-free NadaMoo and more, plus live entertainment, games and contests. Tickets are $15 and include three ice cream tasting/activity tickets. Children aged 8 and under are free.
North Austin Rock Rose All Access event is happening on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.. The $5 all-access pass gets you bites from wonderful restaurants and bars like ThaiKun, General Tso’s Boy, and more. The pass also includes a free morning yoga class from Corepower Yoga. To top it off, those who attend the event will be entered for a chance to win a prize package. Get your allaccess ticket online.
East Cesar ChavezKerlin BBQ is celebrating its 3rd anniversary on Sunday, August 14, beginning at 11 a.m.. Visit the barbecue truck, and enjoy smoked meats as well as beer and live music. No admission fee is charged.
San Antonio Barbecue WireFormer La Barbecue master Esaul Ramos is hosting a barbecue on August 13, Saturday on White Road from 11 a.m. until sold out. Ramos is opening up his own smoked meat shop, 2M Smokehouse, which he and his brother Joe have been raising funds to help build. Get a taste of what’s to come with barbecue and desserts. Plan ahead and come free.
Contigo Beer CarnivalOn Sunday, Contigo is hosting a fivecourse Indian beer pairing dinner at 6:30 p.m.. Enjoy special IPAs from Austin Beerworks and Jester King Brewery. Tickets are $60 per person for common seating and $75 per person for a private table.
1.What can a visitor do with an allaccess pass at North Austin?
A. Eat in many famous restaurants and bars.
B. Enter a competition for a prize package.
C. Eat smoked meats from a barbecue truck.
D. Attend a yoga course from General Tso’ Boy.
2.When will Esaul Ramos host his barbecue?
A. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 13. B. Since 11 a.m. on August 13.
C. From noon to 5 p.m. on August 14. D. At 11 a.m. on August 14.
3.What makes Contigo Beer Carnival different from the other events?
A. It’s held on Sunday so that all can take part.
B. It starts at a time when the others are closing.
C. It has frozen snacks, barbecue and desserts.
D. It charges the most among the five ads.
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Haagen-Dazs from Europe started in 1989 and is 5-10 times more expensive than regular ice cream．There is no real advantage．However, it adopted a unique marketing strategy(策略), and quickly occupied the market as a top ice cream brand．
Haagen-Dazs did not set up shops in ordinary supermarkets or grocery stores. Haggen-Dazs leisure fashion shops are located in busy sections of malls．The layout(布局) is carefully planned to create an elegant atmosphere, and sometimes, a flagship（旗舰） store will cost several million dollars．
Compared to other ice cream brands, Haagen-Dazs consumers are tightly grouped．It is understood that Haagen-Dazs seldom does television advertising．The majority of ads are highly visual impact of the print ads．In particular many advertisements target the wealthy consumers. Moreover, if the consumer spends 500 Yuan, they can become a member. These members will be regularly sent advertisements by direct mail．Praise of customers is a powerful weapon for Haagen Dazs．
There is always much creative ingenuity(独创性) in Haagen-Dazs advertising, so it is remembered by the people:
☆ Initial advertisements such as: "Delicious Haagen-Dazs, like 24K gold, Kobe beef from Japan, original palm oil, mushroom truffles（松露） and Chinese ceramics（制陶术）…what 'ice cream' was waiting for．"
☆"love her, let her eat Haagen-Dazs" This classic advertisement attracted numerous Haagen-Dazs lovers who became regulars．
Today, Haggen Dazs has about 700 stores in 55 countries with annual sales of more than 1 billion US dollars．Haagen-Dazs has become the world's most popular ice cream brand．In the United States, its market share is 6．1%, 1%in France, 4．6% in Japan, 4% in Singapore, and 5% in Hong Kong．
Determined to win the majority of wealthy customers they combined positioning in the marketplace with dedicated brand goals．This is the real secret of success．
1. How is the text organized?
A. Main idea-Comparison-Supporting examples- Conclusion
B. Topic- Supporting examples- Conclusion
C. Opinion-Discussion- Description- Conclusion
D. Topic-Argument-Explanation-Conclusion
2.According to the initial advertisements of Haagen-Dazs , it stresses that it is _____
A. expensive B. excellent
C. special D. popular
3.Why does Haagen-Dazs seldom do television advertisements? _____
A. Because it can't afford to do television advertisements.
B. Because it doesn't think television advertising attracts consumers.
C. Because it focuses on its target consumers by using other media.
D. Because its design isn't suitable to be broadcast on the television.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A. The origin of Haagen-Dazs,
B. The creative advertisements of Haagen-Dazs.
C. The Influence of Haagen-Dazs.
D. The marketing strategy of Haagen-Dazs.
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