Famous as “the king of chefs and the chef of kings,” Auguste Escoffier helped ra
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Famous as “the king of chefs and the chef of kings,” Auguste Escoffier helped raise the position of cooking from a laborer’s task to an artist’s job. Escoffier was born on October 28, 1846, in the small village of Villeneuve-Loubet, near Nice, France. Among the key figures in the boy’s life was his father, who worked primarily as a blacksmith(铁匠). His grandmother, an enthusiastic cook, was perhaps more responsible than anyone for introducing the boy to an appreciation of the delights of cooking. Young Escoffier attended the local school until age 12, upon which time his father thought it necessary that the boy learn a trade. In school he had shown a talent for drawing, yet he was told to regard this art only as a hobby, and to find his career in a more practical profession. Thus his father took him to Nice in 1859, where he would work as an apprentice(学徒)in his uncle’s restaurant, the respectable Le Restaurant Francais. At Le Restaurant Francais, Escoffier was not treated as the close relative of the boss. Rather, he experienced a classically demanding apprenticeship. For this strictness of training he would later, in his memoirs(回忆录), express gratefulness. During this time Escoffier also attended night school, and had to deal with his studies as well as the demands of a promising career. When Escoffier was 19 and had taken on yet more responsibilities in his uncle’s restaurant, a customer recognized his skills and offered him work in Paris. This was the owner of Le Petit Moulin Rouge, one of the finest restaurants in Paris, where Escoffier was to become a sous-chef, ranking below the head chef. After three years in this position, he rose to the level of head chef, wearing the respected chef’s hat. 小题1:It was his __________ who first influenced Escoffier to be interested in cooking.A.father | B.mother | C.uncle | D.grandmother | 小题2:We can infer that as a schoolboy, Escoffier might hope to be __________.A.a chef | B.a businessman | C.an artist | D.a blacksmith | 小题3:According to Paragraph 3, Escoffier __________.A.was badly treated by his uncle | B.showed great interest in writing | C.disliked working as an apprentice | D.was thankful for the strict training | 小题4:Which of the following can best describe Escoffier?A.Hard-working. | B.Honest. | C.Warm-hearted. | D.Modest. | 小题5:What is the text mainly about?A.How to become a chef in France. | B.The influence of Auguste Escoffier. | C.What an apprentice is required to do. | D.The early life of a famous French chef. |
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小题1:D 小题2:C 小题3:D 小题4:A 小题5:D |
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文章讲述了一位著名的法国厨师的早期生活以及他如何走上这条路的过程。 小题1:D 细节题。根据第一段最后一句His grandmother, an enthusiastic cook, was perhaps more responsible than anyone for introducing the boy to an appreciation of the delights of cooking.可知是他的祖父把他带进了烹饪的世界。故D正确。 小题2:C 推理题。根据第2段2,3行In school he had shown a talent for drawing, yet he was told to regard this art only as a hobby可知他在上学时曾经把艺术当成事业,但他却被告知艺术只能是一种爱好,故C正确。 小题3:D 细节题。根据第三段2,3行For this strictness of training he would later, in his memoirs(回忆录), express gratefulness.可知D正确。 小题4:A 推理题。根据全文,尤其是第三段During this time Escoffier also attended night school, and had to deal with his studies as well as the demands of a promising career.可知他既要上夜校也要在餐厅做事,说明他非常的刻苦努力,故A正确。 小题5:D 主旨大意题。文章讲述了一位著名的法国厨师的早期生活以及他如何走上这条路的过程。 |
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Most people in the world like to enjoy nature. Travel is one of the most popular ways. Nowadays modern transportation can take people everywhere. But people who lived before the 1880s probably would not travel very far. They would not have time to travel far from their work. Anyone who travelled 36 would usually walk or ride a horse. But in Germany a man named Karl Benz had an idea that 37 the world in a dramatic way. In 1885, he made 38 . His car had three wheels, 39 most cars today. The car could only go 40 16 kilometres an hour. At around the same time, the man 41 his first car in Detroit, America is called Henry Ford. Detroit is now still famous all over the world as the centre of American car-making. Cars were very few and only 42 people could buy them. 43 , in England cars were thought to be 44 at that time, so for a few years someone 45 walk in front of every car 46 a red flag! This was to make sure that the car did not go too fast and hurt 47 . In the 1910s, Henry Ford had 48 a better kind of car called the Model T Ford and he built a 49 where the cars could be made 50 . In this way the car could be made 51 and the cost was less and more and more people could 52 them. But there was still a problem 53 all the cars were black. That was because it was 54 to produce cars that were all the same color. Now, of course, you can buy cars in all 55 .
小题1: | A.by air | B.by sea | C.on foot | D.on land |
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小题2: | A.discovered | B.found | C.changed | D.invented |
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小题3: | A.a first car | B.the first car | C.his first wheel | D.a first wheel |
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小题4: | A.unlike | B.like | C.as if | D.as |
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小题5: | A.with a speed of | B.at a speed of | C.at speed of | D.for a speed of |
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小题6: | A.making | B.made | C.makes | D.having made |
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小题7: | A.busy | B.rich | C.strong | D.kind |
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小题8: | A.However | B.But | C.While | D.Therefore |
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小题9: | A.interesting | B.unusual | C.dangerous | D.wonderful |
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小题10: | A.wanted to | B.was forced to | C.must | D.would |
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小题11: | A.waved | B.to wave | C.waving | D.wave |
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小题12: | A.anyone | B.someone | C.everyone | D.no one |
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小题13: | A.sold | B.discovered | C.found | D.produced |
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小题14: | A.store | B.market | C.museum | D.factory |
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小题15: | A.with machine | B.by machines | C.by hand | D.using hands |
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小题16: | A.quickly | B.slowly | C.quitely | D.quietly |
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小题19: | A.cheap | B.more cheap | C.cheaper | D.much cheap |
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小题20: | A.kinds | B.shapes | C.colors | D.sizes |
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Jessica Alba rebelled(叛离) from her "strict" parents when she was just five. The 29-year-old actress admits her Catholic(天主教) education made her want to "break away" from her mother Catherine and father Mark. She explained: "It"s always been weird(古怪的) because I grew up in a very traditional, Catholic household. My parents were very strict but I broke away from that at an early age. I was a feminist(女权主义者) when I was five. These days, I am much more independent but I still respect their beliefs." As Jessica has grown older she has learnt to accept her parents" views, but still considers herself an independent woman. In her latest film "Machete" Jessica gets to stab(刺) a love rival in the eye with her stiletto heels(鞋后跟), something she thoroughly enjoyed. She said: "Walking in 3in heels wasn"t as much fun as putting one in someone"s eye. It was 104 degrees where we were shooting in Texas and they were not comfortable." Jessica - who has a two-year-old daughter Honor with husband Cash Warren - is regularly referred to as one of the world"s most beautiful women, but she doesn"t think of herself as "sexy". She added in an interview with the Metro newspaper: "I don"t really pay attention to that sexy image. It just goes with the character in the movie. At the end of the day, it"s all a part of selling a product." 小题1:Jessica Alba called herself feminist because ___. A.she didn’t like living with her parents | B.she was brought up in a very poor family | C.she was often against her parents | D.she refused the training and education during her childhood by her parents | 小题2:From this passage we know that ___. A.Jessica is a very cruel woman who enjoys hurting others | B.Jessica acted strangely in her children | C.Jessica’s parents believe in Catholic | D.Jessica rebelled her family because she hated Catholic | 小题3:This passage is mainly about ___. A.a rebellious movie star Jessica | B.a weird woman | C.an interview with a newspaper | D.a rebellious heart | 小题4:Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage? A.Although she is a rebellious woman, she still respects her parents’ beliefs | B.She likes her characters in the movie | C.She cares more about her sexy image because she is very proud of her beauty | D.She got married and has a daughter. |
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In 1898 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,ooo people in less than four minutes. In the middle of complete damage and disorder, a father rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, 26 that the building was 2 7. After the unforgettably shock, he 28 the promise he had made to his son: “ No matter 29 happens, I’ll always be there for you!” And tears began to 30 his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins, it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his 31 to his son. He rushed there and started 32 the ruins. As he was digging, other helpless parents arrived , 33 : “It’s too late ! They are all dead! 34 , face reality; there’s nothing you can do!” To each parent he responded with 35 : “Are you going to help me now? ”No one helped. And then he continued to dig for his son, stone by stone. Courageously he went on alone because he needed to know 36 : “Is my boy 37 or he is dead?” He dug for eight hours … 12 hours…36 hours…then , in 38 hour , he pulled back a large stone and heard his son’s 39 . He screamed his son’s name, “ARMAND!” He heard back, “Dad!?! It’s me, Dad! I told other kids not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you 40 me and 41 you saved me, they’d be saved. You promised, ‘No matter what happens, I’ll always be there for you!’ You did it, Dad!” “What’s going on in there? ”the father asked “There are 14 of us 42 43 33,Dad. We’re scared, hungry, thirsty and thankful you are here. When the building collapsed, it made 44 , and it saved us.” “Come out , boy!” “No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, 45 I know you’ll get me! No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!”
小题1: | A.only discovering | B.only to discover | C.only realizing | D.only to realize. |
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小题2: | A.as flat as a pancake | B.as high as a mountain | C.as strong as an ox | D.as weak as a kitten |
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小题3: | A.memorized | B.forgot | C.kept | D.remembered |
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小题4: | A.what | B.that | C.which | D.who |
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小题5: | A.fill | B.fill in | C.come | D.burst |
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小题6: | A.picture | B.promise | C.present | D.encourage |
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小题7: | A.digging | B.digging through | C.digging out | D.digging into |
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小题8: | A.to say | B.said | C.and saying | D.saying |
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小题9: | A.Come out | B.Come again | C.Come on | D.Come off |
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小题10: | A.one word | B.one sound | C.one row | D.one line |
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小题11: | A.for himself | B.of himself | C.by himself | D.to himself |
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小题12: | A.live | B.living | C.alive | D.lively |
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小题13: | A.38 | B.the 38 | C.38th | D.the 38th |
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小题14: | A.sound | B.voice | C.noise | D.tone |
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小题16: | A.if | B.because | C.even if | D.though |
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小题17: | A.remained | B.missing | C.left | D.gone |
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小题18: | A.for | B.behind | C.out of | D.over |
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小题19: | A.a promise | B.space | C.room | D.a triangle |
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小题20: | A.because | B.though | C.when | D.even though |
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One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river. When he began crying, God appeared and asked him, "Why are you crying?" The woodcutter told him that he had dropped his axe into water. God went down into the water and reappeared with a golden axe. "Is this your axe?" God asked. The woodcutter said "No." God again went down and came up with a silver axe." Is this your axe?" God asked. The woodcutter said "No." God again went down and came up with a iron axe." Is this your axe?" God asked. The woodcutter said "Yes." God was pleased with the man"s honesty and gave him all the three axes. The woodcutter went home happily. One day while he was walking with his wife along the river, his wife fell into the river. W hen he began crying, God appeared and asked him, "Why are you crying?" "My wife has fallen into water." God went down into the water and came up with Jennifer Lopez. "Is this your wife?" God asked him. "Yes." he said. God was furious(狂怒的),"YOU CHEAT !Now I am going to curse you." The woodcutter quickly said, “Forgive me my lord. It is a misunderstanding. IF I say "No" to Jennifer Lopez, you will come up with Catherine Zeta Jones, If I also say "No" to her, you will finally come up With my wife and I will say, "Yes." Then you will give all the three to me .I am a poor man .I will not be able to look after all the three. So that"s why I"ve to say "Yes" " 小题1:Which of the following best describes the author"s tone in telling the story?A.Optimistic | B.Humoristic | C.Objective | D.Critical | 小题2:The impression that the woodcutter makes on you is that he is -----A.foolish but honest | B.foolish and honest | C.smart but honest | D.smart and honest | 小题3:What can you infer about Jennifer Lopez and Catherine Zeta Jones?A.They are the secret lovers of the woodcutter | B.They look much like the woodcutter"s wife. | C.They are both rich women with a lot of gold and silver. | D.They are both popular with women, much worthy than his wife |
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Victor’s hobby was collecting stamps. He had stamps from many countries, like England, Canada and China. On his birthday, can you guess what people gave him? That’s right—stamps. Victor’s favorite stamps came from France. He had almost every stamp from 1954 to 2004. He only needed one. That was a 1974 special edition*. It was very hard to find. He looked for it everywhere. He asked his friends and relatives to help him. But nobody could find the stamp. It made Victor very sad. “Don’t worry. Never give up,” his father said to him. “If you have enough patience, you’ll find it one day.” “I hope so,” Victor said. Victor also liked writing. He had a pen friend in France. They wrote to each other every month. Victor’s pen friend, Phillip, usually used new stamps to send letters. Sometimes, his mother gave him stamps to use. Once Phillip’s mother gave him a big, green stamp. It looked old. When Victor received the letter, he was very surprised. On the envelope, he looked carefully at the stamp. It was the 1974 special edition stamp. Victor was so happy. He told his sister, his mother and his father. “You see,” his father said. “You did find your stamp. So, it’s good to have two things in life. ” “What are they?” Victor asked. “Friends and patience.” He answered. 小题1:It was very difficult for Victor to find a special French stamp of _________. 小题2:Who owned the special edition stamp at the very beginning?A.Phillip. | B.Phillip’s mother. | C.Victor. | D.Victor’s father. | 小题3:The passage mainly tells us that ________ is(are)important to people. A.a happy family | B.a good hobby | C.relatives and friendship | D.friends and patience |
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