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1、Unit 2 Working the land 阅读理解(2018重庆模拟)The first potatoes were grown by the Incas of South America, more than 400 years ago. Their descendants(后代) in Ecuador and Chile continue to grow the vegetable as high as 14，000 feet up in the Andes Mountains. (Thats higher than any other food will grow.) Early
2、Spanish and English explorers shipped potatoes to Europe, and they found their way to North America in the early 1600s.People eat potatoes in many waysbaked, mashed, and roasted, to name just three. However, in the United States most potatoes are eaten in the form of French fries. One fastfood chain
3、 alone sells more than $1 billion worth of fries each year. No wonder, then, that the company pays particular attention to the way its fries are prepared.Before any fry makes it to the people who eat at these popular restaurants，it must pass many separate tests. Fail any one of these tests and the p
4、otato is rejected. To start with, only Russet Burbank potatoes are used. These Idaho potatoes have less water content than other kinds, which can have as much as 80 percent water. Once cut into “shoestrings” shapes，the potatoes are partly fried in a secret blend of oils, sprayed with liquid sugar to
5、 brown them, steam dried at high heat, then flash frozen for shipment to individual restaurants.Before shipping，every shoestring is measured. Forty percent of a batch must be between two and three inches long. Another 40 percent has to be over three inches. What about the 20 percent that are left in
6、 the batch? Well, a few short fries in a bag are okay，it seems.So，now that you realize the enormous size and value of the potato crop, you can understand why most people agree that this part of the food industry is no “small potatoes”【解题导语】本文介绍了土豆被引进美国的历史及炸薯条在美国食物产业中举足轻重的地位。1Potatoes in North Americ
7、a came directly from AChileBEuropeCEcuadorDthe Andes MountainsB解析：细节理解题。根据文中第一段最后一句可知，北美最早的土豆来自欧洲。故选B项。2Why does the company pay special attention to the way the fries are prepared?ABecause selling fries is a big business.BBecause fries are not easy to prepare at all.CBecause Americans are particula
8、r about fries.DBecause the government has a strict rule for that.A解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的One fastfood chain alone sells more than $1 billion worth of fries each year. No wonder, then, that the company pays particular attention to the way its fries are prepared.可知，在美国，炸薯条是个很大的行业，所以会被特殊关注。故选A项。3In the last pa
9、ragraph, the writer mainly wants to say Asmall potatoes cannot be used for friesBpotatoes are really important for AmericansCeating in America is the very first thingDfries are really important for food industryD解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的内容this part of the food industry is no “small potatoes”可知，在美国，炸薯条在食品产业中
10、不是“小土豆”(无足轻重的东西)，由此可推测，炸薯条在食品产业中占有重要的地位。故选D项。4What is the main idea of this passage?AThe average American eats 50 pounds of potatoes a year.BFrench fries are made from potatoes.CPotato is a key vegetable in America.DThe various terms for potatoes have a long history.C解析：主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，在美国，土豆可以有多种吃法，
11、尤其是炸薯条，深受人们的欢迎，也因此带来了强大的商业利润，在食品产业中占有重要地位。因此，本文的主旨是，在美国土豆是很重要的蔬菜。故选C项。 七选五(2018山西八校第一次联考)Selfconfident people face their fears headon and they know that no matter what obstacles come their way，they have the ability to get past them.Wouldnt it be amazing to have this kind of selfconfidence？Guess what
12、？You can.1. Stay away from negativity.2 This is a tough one，but its time to seriously consider getting away from those individuals who put you down and shred your confidence.Even a temporary break from Debbie Downer can make a huge difference and help you move toward more selfconfidence.Be positive.
13、Put some positive enthusiasm into your interactions with others and hit the ground running，excited to begin your next project. 3. Instead，begin to focus on solutions and making positive changes.Dont accept failure.Never give up.Never accept failure and get rid of the negative voices in your head.The
14、re is a solution to everything.4. Make this your new mantra(真言)Succeeding in a difficult or unpleasant situation is a huge confidence booster(激励)5 Learn everything there is to know about your field，job，presentationwhatever is next on your“to conquer”list.If you are prepared，and have the knowledge to
15、 back it up，your selfconfidence will rise very quickly.ABe prepared.BCreate a great list.CGet out of your comfort zone.DStop focusing on the problems in your life.ETherefore，why would you want to stop trying?FHeres how you can learn to be confident of all you do.GEvaluate your inner circle，including
16、 friends and family.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了提高自信的一些方法。1F解析：根据空前的“Wouldnt it be amazing to have this kind of selfconfidence？Guess what？You can.”及下文罗列的内容可知，此处需填一个承上启下的句子，故F项“这是你可以学会对你所做的所有事情感到自信的方法。”符合语境。2. G解析：根据小标题“Stay away from negativity.”以及G项中的“friends and family”与空后句子中的“those individuals”的对应关系可知，G项符
