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was started in 1922 by Lila Bell Wallace and Dewitt Wallace. This magazine is small and easy to carry, just half
the size of most American magazines, which caused a phrase in 2005, "America in your pocket." It is the best
selling magazine in the USA. At present, its circulation (发行量) in the USA has reached 10 million copies and
the number of the readers there is 38 million. Its global circulation outside the USA has reached 40 million people
throughout more than 70 countries in 21 languages.
This magazines focus (焦点) is not news but more of cultural views because the editors think people now
can get timely news from somewhere else. They hope this magazine can give readers something that is about
special personal experiences, something the readers can share with their families. In different countries, this
magazine provides a window to the world for the local readers. Some parts of the magazine are about the local
customs and interests of the local readers. The other parts give the local readers information from all over the
world.
This magazine actually used to be a family business until the Wallaces died in the 1980s. Because they had
no children, there was no one to take over the company. Sixteen years ago, this company went public and
became a public company.
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B. Once a month.
C. Once a week.
D. Once a day.
[ ]
B. 40 million.
C. 78 million.
D. 108 million.
[ ]
B. some special personal experiences
C. some information from all over the world
D. the local customs and interests of the local readers
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试题【阅读理解。 Reader"s Digest is a monthly magazine. Before the 1980s, it belonged】；主要考察你对社会历史类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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they aren"t nuts at all? They belong to the pea family, so they are called peanuts. The peanut grows flowers
above ground, but its "fruit" grows underground. It grows in more countries than most other "nuts".
The peanut is a native South American plant. Scientists believe that it grew wild in Brazil long ago. They
think that for several thousand years the early peoples of South America made it a part of their diet. These
peoples were nomads who moved on when a natural food could no longer be found in one area. Along the way
they probably let fall some peanuts, which got into the ground and grew. This is believed to be the way the plant
reached the place where the Incas (印加人) lived. The Incas, from about 1100 to 1532, thought highly of
peanuts. The peanuts were eaten in several forms and used as sacrificial offerings (祭品) to the Incan Sun
God. Later in the 16th century, European soldiers had brought peanuts to other parts of the world, including
North America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Pacific Islands.
Although peanuts were found native in South America, they are now grown in almost every country that
has warm weather. India produces the most peanuts. China"s production is next, followed by the United States.
The peanut is special in more ways than one. It can be eaten raw, boiled, roasted, or fried. Hundreds of
widely different products have been made from it. Carver, an American scientist, set himself the task of
discovering new uses for eating and for many other products.
Peanuts are very highly nutritious and are also high in protein (蛋白质). Americans use about
seven-tenths of their protein in the form of meat. In India, where the poor can"t pay for meat or milk, peanut
meal and peanut milk have been produced. These have been a great help to the poor.
New products are continually being made from peanuts, among them peanut cheese and a powder that
becomes peanut butter when water is added. The fact is that peanuts are so healthy that they were used by
astronauts. The unusual nut that isn"t a nut is one of nature"s most amazing gifts.
B. the nut
C. both the pea and the nut
D. neither the pea nor the nut
B. Paragraph Three
C. Paragraph Two
D. Paragraph One
B. Helpful to the poor.
C. Delicious and tasty.
D. Rich in fat and oil.
B. The peanut was first found in South America.
C. Astronauts ate lots of peanuts to keep healthy.
D. China grows fewer peanuts than the US.
B. To advise us to use more peanut products.
C. To tell us some new uses of peanuts.
D. To let us know more about peanuts.
important to wear the right thing. Many British people don"t think about clothes very much. When they go out to
enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres (剧院), cinemas and concerts (音乐会) you can
put on anything you like: from beautiful suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you
look clean and tidy. But in Britain, as well as in the US, men in offices usually wear suits and ties and women
wear dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors and business people always wear quite formal clothes. And in
some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women have to wear tidy dresses.
In many ways, Americans are less formal than British people, but they are more careful with their clothes.
At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal (非正式的) or sports clothes. But when they go out in
the evening, they like to look nice. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and women
have to wear pretty clothes.
It is difficult to say exactly (确切地) what people wear in Britain and the US, because everyone is different.
If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same. You"ll feel good if you
don"t look too different from everyone else.
B. Office manners (习俗) in Britain and the US
C. Differences between British and American business men
D. No trousers for office ladies
B. are in offices
C. are in big restaurants
D. go out to work
B. anything they like
C. suits and ties
D. clothes like players
B. Lawyers (律师) always wear formal clothes even though (即使) they are at home.
C. British people are more careful with their clothes than American people.
D. Though everyone is different, they wear the same clothes in offices.
B. when they are in offices
C. when they are attending (参加) a party in a nice hotel
D. when they are meeting friends at home
In Thailand (泰国), there are many elephants. They are very useful. They can carry heavy things so they
can help people do a lot of hard work.. And they are very clever. They can act and dance. Sometimes they can
play with people. Many people go to Thailand to have fun with the elephants. It"s very interesting.
But do you know there is a festival for the elephants in Thailand? It is called Elephant Day. It comes at the
third weekend of November. On that day, the elephants don"t work or act. They can have a good rest. (2) People
give them much good food like fruit and vegetables. People also have some activities for them. On that day, the
elephants can wear colourful clothes and eat nice food. They enjoy themselves a lot then.
1. 请在文章中找出这个句子“Many people go to Thailand and play happily with the elephants.” 的同义句。
_______________________________________________________________________.
2.. 请把文章中的（2）句翻译成中文。
_______________________________________________________________________.
3. When is Elephant Day?
_______________________________________________________________________.
B. Elephants
C. Festival for elephants
D. Dancing
glasses. They cover their heads and bodies with white cloth. They look just like Mohandas Gandhi, one of the
greatest leaders in India.
It was Gandhi"s 140th birthday. The boys dressed like Gandhi to celebrate it.
Gandhi was born in 1869. At that time, India was under British rule (统治). The British did not treat (对待)
the Indians fairly. Gandhi wanted to change the society. In 1920, he came up with his famous idea of
non-violent protest (非暴力抗议). He asked people not to buy British goods (货物). In 1947, he helped India
win its independence (独立).
Today, people in India have a better life. But they don"t forget what Gandhi did for them. They teach their
children to be thankful to this great leader.
B. 1947
C. 1920
D. 1900
B. Indian
C. Chinese
D. British
Chinese ________.
B. 赞同
C. 提出
D. 讨论
A. to fight against the British with guns
B. not to buy British things
C. to burn the British people"s houses
D. to stop speaking English
B. Gandhi was born in 1869 when his country was free from British rule.
C. Today Indians" lives become much better.
D. Gandhi was famous for his violent protest.
people don"t. 1._______
Many people like sports, but they do not all like the same sports. In some countries, cricket (板球运动) is
a very popular sport. In others it is not popular at all. No one plays it or watches it on TV. However, most
people like cocker. The World Cup is very popular. 2._______.
Different people like different foods. Some people do not like meat. 3.______ Some people do not like
potatoes or bread. They prefer rice.
4._______ Most people have their favorite colors. Some people like bright colors. Others prefer pale colors.
Many people like traveling. Different people like different places. Some people like to go to the country.
They like the fresh air. Some people like to go to the cities. Because they like shopping. 5._______
What do you like? Have you got an idea?