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河南省南阳市2019-2020学年高二上学期英语期末考试试卷
What do you order when you go to a Chinese restaurant? Do you start with an appetizer of fried dumplings and then move onto General Tso's chicken?
Tofu is made from soybeans(黄豆).There are different types of tofu, from soft creamy silken tofu to pressed extra firm tofu. The difference is the amount of water in them. The longer the tofu is pressed, the more water is squeezed out and the tofu becomes denser(更密实)and chewier.
In the letter to his friend John Bartram, Franklin cites(引用)a description of a type of Chinese cheese made from soybeans called "teu-fu" by Fernandez Navarette who published accounts of his travels to China in the late 1600's.
However, there isn't much documentation of tofu production in the United States.
In 1917, as part of an effort to develop new sources of protein for American soldiers during World War I, the United States Department of Agriculture sent Chinese-born doctor Yamei Kin a dietitian well-known for promoting tofu as an nutritious meat alternative, to China to study soybeans
It wasn't until the 1970's that tofu started to become better known, during a wave of interest in vegetarianism(素食主义), natural food, and less wasteful food sources. And the restaurant, chain Chipotle successfully added tofu to its menu a few years ago.
A. Americans are not big consumers of tofu.
B. Let's take a look at tofu and its history in the United States.
C. Or do you start with deep-fried tofu and then choose Ma Po tofu instead?
D. Today, you can buy different types of tofu in many American supermarkets.
E. Despite the government's efforts, interest among the American public never picked up.
F. One of the earliest references to tofu by an American is in a letter by Benjamin Franklin.
G. It is likely that by the early 1900's, cities with large Asian populations had small tofu shops.
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A. This is useless and is a waste of time. B. Admit the fact that unexpected events are part of life. C. However, there are some that are bad and unpleasant. D. Think before speaking when facing unexpected events. E. This will help you deal more easily with unexpected events. F. Sometimes what seems like a problem could be a good thing. G. It would be much more useful to think about the new situation. |
Life is full of surprises and events that sometimes change one's daily routine. Some of them might be good and pleasant. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} The unexpected events may cause you anxiety and stress. So you need to find some ways to be less affected by them.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Even if you live the same kind of life, doing the same things day after day, there could be unexpected events. So you need to realize that such events can't be avoided and you need to be prepared for them. In this way, you'll find it easier to deal with whatever happens in your life.
Have a positive attitude. Not all unexpected events are bad. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} For example, even getting fired for work could finally turn out well, as you might find a more satisfying job.
Always focus on the present moment, learning from it and making use of new changes that come your way. In other words, make the most of the present moment, instead of thinking about what you lost, or how bad the situation is. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
Introduce small changes into your life. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} You can try eating a different breakfast or drink tea in the morning instead of coffee, or do things that you usually do, but in a different way.
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