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Do you enjoy eating ketchup on your fries? If so, you must like the essential ingredient in the sauces, tomatoes. The tomato originally comes from South America and has been eaten by people there for thousands of years. Today, tomatoes are popular all over the world. However, when they were first introduced, there was quite a bit of controversy and apprehension surrounding them.
Tomatoes were first planted by the Aztecs (阿兹特克人)in Central America. In fact, ancient Aztec writings mention recipes for dishes of tomatoes. Spanish soldiers conquered the Aztecs and brought tomato seeds back with them to Europe. In Europe, these yellowish tomatoes were first called “apples of gold “. For a long time, people in Northern Europe and North America did not eat these “apples of gold”. The tomato plant looked similar to the nightshade plant, a deadly poison, so they were afraid to eat them. German people even thought that if someone ate tomatoes, he or she would change into a werewolf(狼人). But finally, by the mid-1800s people all over the world had accepted the tomato.
However, the tomato was due for more controversy. Do you think the tomato is a fruit or vegetable? Actually the tomato is a fruit. But in America, the tomato is a vegetable by law. Why is the tomato legally a vegetable in America? In the 1800s, there was no import tax in fruit from other countries. At that time, many tomatoes were coming from other countries into America, and American tomatoes farmers became worried about making a living. The government made the tomato a vegetable by law so that non-American tomatoes would be taxed.
Actually, it is easy to tell that the tomatoes is really a fruit. Cut into a tomato and look inside. You can see many seeds in the center, which is one sign of a fruit. In fact, tomatoes are similar to strawberries. Both have seeds inside, and both grow from the flowers of a plant. And both have delicious flesh surrounding the seeds. Tomatoes and strawberries are actually in the same family.
1.What is the main idea of this reading?
A. How our ideas about tomatoes have changed
B. How to grow tomatoes
C. The history of tomatoes planting.
D. The history of famous tomato dishes.
2.What is NOT a reason why people didn’t eat tomatoes at first?
A. They thought tomatoes could change them into monsters.
B. They though tomatoes were similar to a deadly plant.
C. They thought tomatoes cost too much to grow.
D. They thought tomatoes were poisonous.
3.What does the US government say tomatoes are?
A. Both a fruit and a vegetable B. A kind of vegetable
C. A kind of fruit D. Neither a fruit nor a vegetable
4.How are tomatoes like strawberries?
A. Tomatoes do not grow very bug
B. The inside parts are similar
C. They grow on tree.
D. Summer is the best time to pick them
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What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange, and red? If you do, you must be an optimist（乐观主义者）, a leader, or an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer grey and blue? If you do, then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and determined. You wish to succeed and want other people to see you are successful. At least this is what psychologists tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of color preference, and the effect that colors have on human beings. They tell us that we don't choose our favorite colors as we grow up. If you happen to love brown, you did so as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.
Colors do impact our moods----there is no doubt about it. A yellow room makes us feel more cheerful and more comfortable than a dark green one, and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand, black is depressing. Light and bright colors make people not only happier but also more active. It is a fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or dark grey.
Remember that if you feel low, you can brighten your day with a few colorful things. Remember that you will know your friends and your enemies better when you find out what colors they like and dislike as well.
1. According to psychologists, _________.
A. anyone can choose his color preference in his life
B. no one can choose his color preference in his life
C. anyone is born with his color preference
D. no one is born with his color preference
2. According to the passage,__________.
A. if you enjoy life, you must like yellow, orange and red
B. if you are quiet, you must prefer gray or blue
C. if you love green, you usually do what you have decided
D. if you love pink, you often go to flower shops
3. The underlined word “impact” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_______”.
A. influence B. ruin C. reflect D. explore
4. Psychologists study the meaning of color preference because_________.
A. colors may decide the results of our work and study
B. colors may affect the emotional states of the people
C. color preference can tell you who your friends are
D. color preference can help you to see through your enemies
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高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Are you always busy? Is your schedule hectic?
Do you sometimes forget to take time to eat?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you need
QUICKEATS
HEALTHY EATING THAT FITS
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
Vacuum-sealed meals for people on the go!
Nutritious, low-sugar, low-fat, well-balanced meals in a convenient pocket!
They don’t spoil!
Are you in the mood for a hot meal? Or do you prefer a cold dish instead?
Hot or cold, Quickeats are delicious and the tempting taste will have you
believing you are eating a home-cooked meal. A variety of meals are already
available at leading grocery stores in your area.
Try our Red Hot Quickeats!
（ Heat in a microwave for 3 minutes. ）
Stew with Garden Vegetables
Barbecued Chicken and Rice
Creamy Hum and Noodles
Choose one of our Cool Blue Quickeats!
（Refrigerate for extra coldness, if desired.）
Yogurt with Dried Fruit and Nuts
Vegetable Salad and Pasta Salad
Tuna Salad and Whole Wheat Crackers
Quickeats are reasonably priced and ready to eat. Take the coupon（优惠卷）below to a participating store to receive a free Red Hot or Cool Blue container that will fit neatly in your backpack, briefcase, or shoulder bag and keep your Quickeats meal hot or cold until you’re ready to eat it. Each container holds up to 4 Quickeats.
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact our national office:
Neavest Inc., P. O. Box 90210, Lexinet, VA
or call 1-888-293-3151
√One Free container for Quickeats with the purchase of one Quickeats meal.
1.．This advertisement is designed especially for those who________
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C．prefer home-cooked meals D．want to save money
2.．What information CAN'T we get from the advertisement about Ouickeats?
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3.．Which of the following can be cooled in a refrigerator before eating according to the ads?
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I’m not feeling well in the stomach, I _____ so much fried chicken just now.
A. shouldn’t eat B. mustn’t eat
C. shouldn’t have eaten D. mustn’t have eaten
高一英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
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— Why do you eat so little?
— I’m _______ a diet to reduce some weight.
A. in B. on C. with D. under
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Mary enjoys home made food, so she seldom________, eats out.
A．if never B．if any C．if ever D．if not
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Do you jump out of bed early, wide awake and ready to start your day？If so, you would be called an “early bird”. Perhaps, you hate the sound of your alarm clock each morning and have little energy until afternoon. If so, you're probably a “night owl”．
Most people can be divided into such two groups, but what makes us this way？And is one better than the other？There are different opinions.
Usually, early risers have been praised as hard-working while those who prefer to get up late are considered lazy. Most people believe the early bird catches the worm.
Yet some scientists now believe “night owls” can really focus(集中) longer and produce more than early risers.
Research has found that the early bird does not always get the worm. In a Belgian study, both “morning people” and “evening people” were watched during their normal asleep and awake routines(常规)．After 10 hours of being awake, the “evening people” became more alert(思维敏捷的). However, the “morning people” became sleepy and less focused. Researchers believe the reason for this difference is that night owls receive a last-minute increase from their brains. This added energy allows them to stay alert for longer periods of time.
Environment, lifestyle, activities and childhood routines all may have an effect on sleeping habits, yet genetics(遗传学)may play the biggest role.
It is possible to change your sleeping habits through regular bedtimes, early exercise and by avoiding midnight snacks. But if you're happy rising early or staying up late, you're probably doing what works best for your own personal body clock.
1.The author introduces the subject by ________.
A.telling an interesting story
B.giving different opinions
C.showing research results
D.asking a question
2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 really mean?
A.Those who get up early achieve their goals.
B.Early to bed, early to rise is good for health.
C.“Night owls” can focus longer than “early birds”.
D.“Early birds” are as hard-working as “night owls”.
3.What did the researchers find in a Belgian study?
A.Late risers become sleepier than early risers.
B.Early risers become as focused as later risers.
C.Late risers can think quickly after being awaken for 10 hours.
D.Early risers can think clearly after being awake for 10 hours.
4.What opinion does the author finally agree to?
A.People should get up early.
B.Whatever time suits you, it’s OK.
C.Staying up late is good for health.
D.It’s impossible to change one’s sleeping habit.
高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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Do you jump out of bed early, wide awake and ready to start your day？If so, you would be called an “early bird”. Perhaps, you hate the sound of your alarm clock（闹钟） each morning and have little energy until afternoon. If so, you're probably a “night owl”．
Most people can be divided into such two groups, but what makes us this way？And is one better than the other？There are different opinions.
Usually, early risers have been praised as hard-working while those who prefer to get up late are considered lazy. Most people believe the early bird catches the worm.
Yet some scientists now believe “night owls” can really focus(集中) longer and produce more than early risers.
Research has found that the early bird does not always get the worm. In a Belgian study, both “morning people” and “evening people” were watched during their normal asleep and awake routines(常规)．After 10 hours of being awake, the “evening people” became more alert(思维敏捷的). However, the “morning people” became sleepy and less focused. Researchers believe the reason for this difference is that night owls receive a last-minute increase from their brains. This added energy allows them to stay alert for longer periods of time.
Environment, lifestyle, activities and childhood routines all may have an effect on sleeping habits, yet genetics(遗传学)may play the biggest role.
It is possible to change your sleeping habits through regular bedtimes, early exercise and by avoiding midnight snacks. But if you're happy rising early or staying up late, you're probably doing what works best for your own personal body clock.
1.The author introduces the subject by ________.
A. telling an interesting story
B. giving different opinions
C. showing research results
D. asking a question
2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 really mean?
A. Those who get up early achieve their goals.
B. Early to bed, early to rise is good for health.
C. “Night owls” can focus longer than “early birds”.
D. “Early birds” are as hard-working as “night owls”.
3.What did the researchers find in a Belgian study?
A. Late risers become sleepier than early risers.
B. Early risers become as focused as later risers.
C. Late risers can think quickly after being awaken for 10 hours.
D. Early risers can think clearly after being awake for 10 hours.
4.What opinion does the author finally agree to?
A. People should get up early.
B. Whatever time suits you, it’s OK.
C. Staying up late is good for health.
D. It’s impossible to change one’s sleeping habit.
高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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Mary enjoys home-made food, so she seldom, ________, eats out.
A．if never B．if any C．if not D．if ever
高一英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析