《2025年同步训练河北人民出版社八年级英语上册人教版》

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Leeks (韭葱) are common. They grow easily in our gardens and don't look very special, but that doesn't mean they are not interesting! Leeks are a kind of vegetable with white soft parts and leafy green tops. Leeks are usually about 30 cm long, but they can grow much bigger. The heaviest leek is even more than 8 kg heavy.
People have been eating leeks for thousands of years. The old Roman Emperor Nero believed they would make his singing voice better, so he ate leeks every day. People in Wales loved the leek and they made it their national symbol. As the story goes, about 400 years ago, the soldiers in Wales were fighting in a war (战争). They put leeks in their hats so that they could tell their friends from their enemies (敌人).
Cooks especially love leeks all over the world. They taste a little like onions, but their flavor is much weaker. They taste especially good in soups. In France, people have leek and potato soup. Leeks go well with meat. We Chinese like dumplings with leeks a lot.
Now we know that leeks are delicious. But are they good for you? Yes! Leeks are rich in iron (铁). Now many people believe that eating leeks can also help people keep their hearts healthy.
Could you tell me more about leeks?
32. What does the writer say about leeks?
A. They are boring.
B. They look special.
C. They grow on the farm.
D. They're about 30 cm long.
(D)
33. What's the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Leeks are popular for a long time.
B. Emperor Nero loved leeks very much.
C. The soldiers in Wales fought with leeks in a war.
D. People in Wales made leeks their national symbol.
(A)
34. What does the underlined word “flavor” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Colour.
B. Taste.
C. Size.
D. Price.
(B)
35. What column (栏目) does the text come from?
A. Poem (诗歌) and Saying.
B. Science and Nature.
C. Art and Education.
D. Fashion and Dressing.
(B)

答案： 32.D 33.A 34.B 35.B