《2025年星火英语Spark巅峰训练八年级人教版》

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Look at the "bunny" in the picture. Can you guess what it is used for? Is it a toy? Well, if you think so, think again. The cute "bunny" is huabobo. It is a traditional bun(小圆甜饼) in Shandong.
But this bunny-shaped one, clearly, stands out from the rest. It is made by Zang Chaiyuan, a young woman from Yantai, Shandong. Zang has loved huabobo ever since she was a child. Her grandmother was good at making these buns. They would not only look beautiful but also taste great.
After she finished college, Zang wanted to start up her own huabobo business. At first, her parents were against the idea. But the woman stood her ground. She started by learning the basic skills from huabobo masters(能手). In the beginning, the buns would often break apart after being steamed(蒸). Zang felt upset. But by practicing her skills again and again, finally she was able to make perfect buns. Zang believes that paying attention to details is important. These days, she carefully designs her bunnies' facial features(面部特征). She also creates nice-looking dresses for her "animals". After being steamed, the "bunnies" seem to take on a life of their own.
Zang's "bunnies" have enjoyed great popularity. Every day, the woman receives around 40 orders from around China. Each of these orders is for two to three kilograms of buns.
Zang's huabobo has given this traditional bun new life. What is your favorite local food? Can you make it yourself? What do you think you can do to help pass down this tradition?
1. Where is Zang from?
A. Shanxi.
B. Shandong.
C. Hebei.
D. Henan.
2. When did Zang want to start up her own huabobo business?
A. When she was a child.
B. After she finished college.
C. After she left middle school.
D. When she was a university student.
3. Why did Zang feel upset?
A. Because her parents were against her idea.
B. Because it was difficult to design her bunnies' facial features.
C. Because her "bunnies" weren't popular among young people.
D. Because the buns would often break apart after being steamed.
4. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Every day, Zang receives around 50 orders from around China.
B. Zang's grandmother taught Zang how to make the buns.
C. When Zang was a child, she loved huabobo very much.
D. Each of the orders is for 2 000 to 3 000 buns.
5. In which column(栏目) of a newspaper can we find the passage?
A. Local Food.
B. Science Study.
C. University History.
D. History Story.

答案： 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A