It is not clear who first fried potatoes in h...

It is not clear who first fried potatoes in hot oil. However, it is widely agreed that French fries(炸薯条) were prepared as early as the 1700s in Europe. Most people believe that it was the Belgians (比利时人), instead of the French, who invented “French”fries. They think that French fries got this name from the cooking word “to french” --- to cut green beans into long thin strips (条).

When Thomas Jefferson traveled to France, he enjoyed the deep-fried potatoes very much and brought them home with him. Ever since he served French fries to his guests at a Whitehouse dinner in 1802, the dish has become very popular in America.

In the summer of 1853, an American Indian called George Crum worked as a cook at Moon Lake Lodge, a hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York. He was good at making French fries. One evening, a dinner guest found Crum’s French fries too thick and sent them back to the kitchen. Crum then cut and fried some thinner French fries, but these, too, were met with disapproval. This time, the cook got angry. So he decided to play a trick on the guest. He finally made fries that were too thin to eat with a fork. To his surprise, the guest loved the browned, paper-thin chips. The browned chips, then called Saratoga Chips, became one of the most popular dishes of the hotel. Soon they were being sold, first in local restaurants, then throughout New England.

1.The French fries were believed to be introduced to America in _________________________.

2.By saying “these, too, were met with disapproval” in Paragraph 3, the author means that __________________.

3.How were Saratoga Chips invented?

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

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Time is time， no matter where we are in the world． However， it seems like whenever we wait for a friend to get ready， five minutes can seem like a whole day． And meanwhile， a really interesting two﹣hour movie may feel like it only lasted a few minutes． So， how is it that time doesn't always seem to follow the same rules？ What actually affects（ 影响）our feeling of time？

According to a new study published in the journal Nature in August， the differences in how we sense time come from a"clock？ inside our brain． However， the brains clock， controlled by a network of brain cells， gets its sense of time from our experiences and memories， reported Medical News Today． So， unlike regular clocks， our brain forms a " subjective（主观的） time coming from the ongoing flow of experience，" Edvard Moser， director of the Kavli Institute based at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology， explained in Neuroscience News．

To examine the activity of this network， a team of scientists at the Kavli Institute studied the brain activity of rats for several hours， during which time the rats were required to complete a series of activities． According to Neuroscience News， it was found that when the rats carried out any repetitive（重复的）activities， the brain network became more precise． It matched the actual time of day． On the other hand， when they took part in any exciting experiences the brain network didn't rely on real time markers． This led to time passing unconsciously（无意识地）．

According to Moser， to speed up or slow down the brain's clock depends on whether the brain simply judges time based on experiences it processes（加工）． "If we change what we are doing， we also change our experience of time， he told the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation． " It's not about clock time but about our subjective feeling of time．

1.The author gives the examples in paragraph 1mainly to show　　　 　．

A. time is sometimes changed depending on where we are

B. five minutes sometimes is equal to a whole day

C. an interesting two﹣hour movie actually lasts less than two hours

D. time doesn't always seem to go on a regular basis

2.According to Moser， the brain's clock is affected by　　　 　．

A. regular clock time

B. personal experiences

C. physical health

D. the number of activities

3.The text is mainly about　　　 　．

A. how to judge time

B. how to value time

C. how our brain works

D. how our brain senses time

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It was not I but you who________the first to run to the goal in that competition.

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—Mom, who won the first place in the TV show I' m a singer?

—It ________ be Han Hong, but I' m not sure. Last Friday I missed it.

A. might            B. must            C. should

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------- Would you mind opening the door? It is too hot.

------- ________

A. Not in the least.                    B. Yes, I do.

C. No, I won’t.                        D. Ok.

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------- Would you mind opening the door? It is too hot.

------- ________

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It is thought that Zheng He, a Chinese in the Ming Dynasty, may have been the first person who _____________America from the East.

A set out to　　　　 B. set about to

C. set sail to　　　　 D. set sail for

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It is not easy to become a doctor in the United States. The first step is getting into a medical college. More than one hundred and twenty American schools offer study programs for people wanting to be doctors.

People can get advice about medical schools from many resources. One of these is the Princeton Review. The publication provides information about colleges, study programs and jobs.

The Princeton Review says the competition to enter medical schools is strong. American medical schools have only about sixteen thousand of openings. But more than thirty-two thousand students may try it. Many of those are women.

Most applicants contact more than one medical school. Some contact many. An important part of the application usually is the Medical College Admission Test which is called MCAT. The Association of American Medical Colleges provides the test by computer. It is offered in the United States and other countries.

The people who want to enter medical schools are rated（评定）on reasoning, physical and biological sciences and an example of writing. Applicants for medical schools need to do well on the MCAT. They also need a good record in their college studies.

Some students work for a year or two in a medical or research job before they attempt to enter a medical school.

1.To enter medical schools is ______.

A. effortless B. not competitive

C. fiercely competitive D. easy

2.Which of the following is NOT true about the Princeton Review?

A. It can give us advice about medical schools.

B. It is a great resource for people who want to become doctors.

C. It can provide us information about study programs.

D. It provides the MCAT test.

3.The underlined word “those” in the third paragraph refers to ______.

A. people who want to be doctors

B. people who want to enter a medical school

C. people who are tested by MCAT

D. doctors in the United States

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. How to be a good doctor in the United States.

B. The importance of the Princeton Review.

C. How to prepare for the MCAT.

D. How to get into a medical school.

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When your pet has an emergency, first aid is not a substitute for veterinary treatment. However, before you are able to get your pet to a veterinarian（兽医）, knowing some basic first aid can help.

Bite Wounds

Approach the pet carefully to avoid getting bitten. Wear a mask for the animal and then check the wound. Clean the wound with large amounts of saline(盐水). If these are not available, then regular water may be used. Wrap large open wounds to keep them clean.

Bleeding

Apply firm, direct pressure over the bleeding area until the bleeding stops. Hold the pressure for at least 10 minutes. Avoid bandages that cut off circulation.

__________

Check to see if the animal is choking on a foreign object. If an animal is not breathing, place it on a firm surface with its left side up. Check for a heartbeat. If you hear a heartbeat but not breathing, close the animal’s mouth and breathe directly into its nose—not the mouth—until the chest expands. Repeat 12 to 15 times per minute.

Burns

Wash the burn immediately with large amounts of cool, running water. Apply an ice pack for 15—20 minutes. Do not place an ice pack directly on the skin. Wrap the pack in a light towel or other cover. If the animal has large quantities of dry chemicals on it skin, brush them off. Water may activate some dry chemicals.

Fractures (骨折)

Symptoms include pain, inability to use a limb (腿). Wear a mask for the pet and look for bleeding. If you can control bleeding without causing more injury, then do so. Watch for signs of shock. Don’t try to set the fractures by pulling the limb. Transport the pet to the veterinarian immediately, supporting the injured part as best as you can.

1.The underlined word “substitute” in the first paragraph means something_________.

A. that is necessary

B. that can replace other things

C. that is familiar with us

D. that can calm people

2.What’s the suitable subtitle for the blank（空白处）?

A. Cutting B. Breathing Stops

C. Poisoning D. Suffering Heart Problems

3.If your pet is burned by chemicals, you should_________.

A. wash away the chemicals with saline

B. put an ice pack directly on the skin

C. bind up the cut with a bandage

D. get rid of them before washing

4.The passage is mainly about_________.

A. doing pet first aid

B. treating sick pets

C. dealing with an emergency

D. working as a veterinarian

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In Europe, there is no escape for those who do not appreciate art and architecture(建筑). It is a heaven for people who want to feel like they have been transported to famous historical time periods from America. For me, Europe was a complete contrast from America. London and France had a more royal feel than New York, and Rome felt more ancient. I wasn’t just on a different continent; it felt like I was in a different century.

My parents and I visited London, Paris and Rome this summer in celebration of the end of my high school experience. It was supposed to be a break from a life as busy as a bee in New York, the constant stress, the crowded subway rides, and the weary body that had accompanied me for the last four years. It was an opportunity to appreciate Europe the way I couldn’t do it just by reading history books.

My favorite parts of London were the Tower of London and the Churchill War Rooms. As a site of past executions(刑场), the Tower of London displayed punishing devices from the 16th and 17th century and told stories of various members of the royal family who had ever been imprisoned in the tower, some even imprisoned by their own family members when they were seen as a threat to the crown. Besides that, I also got to see the royal family’s crown jewels, amazingly beautiful.

The Churchchill War Rooms, though very different from the Tower of London, were also spellbinding from a historic perspective. I am not a history fan, but I enjoy museums, and I took fancy in the Churchchill Museum inside the War Rooms that detailed the events of Churchchill’s life and World War II. Everything I saw in it built up his life from his childhood to his last years, creating a three-dimensional Churchchill in my mind who was a person just like myself. He longed for more, he made mistakes, he experienced loneliness and sadness. But he had also done some remarkable things like uniting Britain during World War II.

Our rewarding trip ended in Rome a couple of days later.

1.What does the underlined word “contrast” in Paragraph1 mean?

A. Something different.　　 B. Something artistic.

C. Something similar.　　 D. Something faraway.

2.Which of the following can best describe the writer’s life in New York?

A. Relaxing and peaceful.　　 B. Stressful and tiring.

C. Joyful but busy.　　 D. Boring but successful.

3.What can be learned from Para 3?

A. The Tower of London is a symbol of peace.

B. The royal family members used to live in harmony.

C. The Tower of London witnessed changes of royal families.

D. Visitors could buy the crown jewels in Churchill War Rooms.

4.What really got the writer spellbound in the Churchill Museum?

A. The unique architecture.　　 B. World War Two.

C. Churchill’s achievements.　　 D. Churchill’s real life.

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