《2025年通成学典课时作业本高中英语选择性必修第一册人教版》

五、阅读理解
（2024·湖南省长沙市第一中学期中考试）
For generations, the name Milton Hershey has been well known for its close connection with fine chocolate products. Hershey was born in 1857 on a farm near Derry Church, Pennsylvania. Frequent family moves interrupted（使中断） his schooling and left him with limited education. He only completed the fourth grade.
Having learned from a Lancaster candy maker, he established his first candy-making business in Philadelphia. That initial effort failed. So did his attempt in New York. But later the Lancaster Caramel Company Hershey established became a success, which established him as a candy maker and set the stage for future achievements.
Hershey became fascinated by German chocolate-making machinery exhibited at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. He bought the equipment for his Lancaster plant and soon began producing various chocolate creations. Hershey sold the Lancaster Caramel Co. in 1900 in order to focus entirely on his chocolate business.
Three years later, he returned to Derry Church to build a new factory. There he could obtain the large supplies of fresh milk needed to perfect and produce fine milk chocolate. Through trial and error（反复试验）， he created his own formula（配方） for milk chocolate. In 1903 he began the construction on what was to become the world's largest chocolate plant. After its completion, Hershey's milk chocolate quickly became the first nationally marketed product of its kind.
With Milton Hershey's success came a great sense of social responsibility. Hershey created a completely new community around his factory. He built a model town for his employees, which is a special place for its residents and a popular attraction for millions of visitors each year. Indeed, Milton Hershey's achievements do speak for themselves.
1. What stopped Hershey from having systematic school education?
A. His lack of interest in study.
B. His family's continual relocation.
C. His failure to meet school requirements.
D. His parents' attaching little value to education.
2. Why did Hershey sell his Lancaster plant?
A. The plant had suffered a huge loss.
B. The produced candies were of low quality.
C. His machinery business needed a lot of money.
D. He decided to give all his attention to chocolate production.
3. What can be inferred about Derry Church according to the text?
A. There were plenty of cow farms.
B. It had always been a popular attraction.
C. It had offered free space to Hershey for formula development.
D. Residents from neighboring towns were attracted to this place.
4. Which of the following best describes Hershey?
A. Gentle and soft-spoken.
B. Strict and well-behaved.
C. Humorous and easy-going.
D. Determined and public-spirited.

答案： 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. D