Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet？ 食物阅读理解专练 人教版八年级英语下册（2024年）

食物阅读理解专练Unit8（香草）Vanilla isone of the mostpopular andclassic flavorsin ice cream.Its sweet,creamy,and slightlyfloral tastemakes it a favoriteamong peopleof allages.Vanilla（兰花）beans,which arethe sourceof vanillaflavor,come froma type of orchidplant.（提取）These beansare carefullyprocessed toextract theirdelicious aromaand taste.Making vanilla ice creaminvolves mixingvanilla extractor vanillabeans withmilk,sugar,（搅拌）and cream.The mixtureis thenchurned andfrozen tocreate asmooth andcreamytexture.The resultis a delicious treat that can be enjoyedon itsown orwith（糖粒），various toppingslike chocolatesauce,sprinkles orfresh fruit.Vanilla icecream isnot justtasty;it also has a unique charm.Its creamywhite color andsimple elegancemake ita perfectchoice for any occasion.Whether yourehaving a（放纵）family gathering,a friendsbirthday party,or justwanting toindulge in a sweettreat,vanilla icecream is always agreat option.（多功能的）.Moreover,vanilla icecream isquite versatileIt can be used as a base forcreatingother flavors,such aschocolate vanillaswirl orstrawberry vanilla.This makesita（主要食物）staple in many icecream parlorsand households.In summary,vanilla icecream isa timelessclassic thatoffers a delightful combinationofsweetness,creaminess,and ahint offloral aroma.Its atreatthatnever goesout ofstyleand isalways readyto bringa smileto yourface.

1.What plantdoes vanillacome fromA.A treeB.A bush（兰花植物）C.An orchidplant D.A vine

2.What ingredientsare usedto makevanilla icecreamA.Vanilla extract,water,and flourB.Vanilla beans,sugar,and creamC.Chocolate sauce,sprinkles,and fruitD.Milk,eggs,and vanillabeans

3.What makesvanillaicecream versatileA.Its creamytextureB.Its abilityto beusedas abasefor otherflavorsC.Its uniquecharmD.Its timelessclassic status

4.What occasionis vanillaicecreama perfectchoice forA.A formaldinnerB.A surprisepartyC.Any occasionD.A weddingreception

5.What isthe mainidea ofthis passageA.Vanilla beansare difficultto process.B.Vanilla icecream isa versatiletreat.C.Vanilla icecream isa classicand popularflavor.D.Vanilla icecream isonly enjoyedby children.Making Yogurt:A Simpleand DeliciousProcess（酸奶）Yogurt isa populardairy productthat isnot onlydelicious butalso healthy.Making yogurt at homeis easierthan youmight think,and itallows youto controltheingredients andflavors.Heres abasic guideto makingyogurtat home.（牛奶）.First,youll needsome milkYou canuse wholemilk,skim milk,or evenaplantbased milkalternative likealmond orsoy milk.Pour the milk into a potand heatit（）（加热杀until itreaches atemperature ofabout180°F82℃,This iscalled scalding菌）.Be carefulnot tolet itboil over.（）Once the milk isscalded,let itcool downto about110°F43℃.This temperatureis（最佳的）important becauseits theoptimal environmentfor theyogurt culture,or starter（发酵齐以to work.You canadd astore-bought yogurtwith activecultures asyourstarter,or usea yogurtstarter kit.Pour the cooled milkintoaclean glassjar orother container.Add thestarter andstir welltoensure itsevenly distributed.Then,cover thecontainer witha lidoraclean clothandplace itin a warm,undisturbed placefor about6-8hours.The yogurtwill thickenand setduringthis time.After theyogurt hasset,you canstore itin therefrigerator forup toa week.You canalsoadd fruits,honey,or granolafor extraflavor.Thats it!Making yogurtathomeisasimple andrewarding process.Its agreat way toenjoy ahealthy snackor breakfastoption thatscustomized toyour taste.

1.What isthe mainingredient neededto makeyogurtA.Eggs B.Butter（牛奶）C.Milk D.Cheese

2.What isthe process of heatingmilk toa specifictemperature called（力口热杀菌）A.Pasteurization B.ScaldingC.Boiling D.Simmering

3.What is added to thecooledmilk tostart theyogurt-making processA.Sugar（发酵剂）B.StarterC.SaltD.Vanilla

4.How longshould theyogurt beallowed toset inawarmplaceA.1-2hoursB.3-4hoursC.6-8hoursD.10-12hours

5.What canbe added to theyogurt afterit hasset forextra flavorA.VegetablesB.MeatsC.Fruits andhoneyD.SpicesBees andTheir SweetProduction:Honey（蜜蜂）Bees areincredible insectsknown fortheir hardwork andthe sweettreat they（给…授粉）produce-honey.These tinycreatures playa vitalrole innature bypollinatingflowers andproducing honey,which isnot onlydelicious butalso packedwith nutrients.（蜂群）A bee colony isa well-organized societyconsisting ofa queenbee,a fewdrone（雄蜂）,bees andthousands ofworker bees.The workerbees arethe onesresponsible（花蜜）for gathering nectar fromflowers.They usetheir specialtongues toextract the（蜂巢）sweet liquid,which theythen carryback to the hivein theirpollen baskets.Inside thehive,the nectarundergoes atransformation.The workerbees addan enzyme（酶）（唾液）from theirsaliva tobreak downthe nectarscomplex sugarsinto simpler（蒸发）ones.They thenfan theirwings toevaporate excesswater,creating athicker,sweeter substancewe knowas honey.Honey has aunique flavor and color depending on the typeof flowers the bees visited.For example,lavender honeyhas afloral andslightly sweettaste,while buckwheathoneyis darkerand hasa stronger,earthier flavor.Not onlyis honeyadelightfuladdition totea,toast,and yogurt,but italsohasmanyhealth benefits.Its anatural sweetener,energy booster,and hasbeen usedfor centuriesintraditional medicineto treatcoughs andsore throats.In summary,bees areamazing creaturesthat contributeto ourecosystem andprovide uswithadeliciousand nutritioustreat in the formof honey.

1.What roledo beesplay innature（给...授粉）A.They producemilk.B.They pollinateflowers.C.They makecheese.D.They buildhouses.

2.Who isresponsible forgatheringnectarinabee colonyA.The queenbee B.The dronebeesC.The workerbees D.All bees

3.What isthe processcalled whenthe workerbees addan enzymefrom theirsaliva tothenectar（蒸发）A.Evaporation（转化）B.Transformation（授粉）C.Pollination（提取）D.Extraction

4.What affects the flavorandcolorof honeyA.The typeofflowersthebeesvisitedB.The temperatureof thehiveC.The ageof thebeesD.The sizeof thebeecolony

5.What aresome healthbenefits ofhoneyA.It helpswith weightloss.（天然甜味剂和能量补充剂）B.Ifs anatural sweetenerand energybooster.C.It curesall diseases.D.It makeshair growfaster.Minnan Sha Cha Noodles:A TastyHeritage from Fujian（闽南沙茶面）,Minnan Sha Cha Noodlesa famouslocal delicacyfromFujianprovince inChina,boasts arich historyand auniqueflavorthat hascaptivated foodlovers forgenerations.The nameSha Chatranslates tosand tea,a referencetotheoriginalspice blendused,which wasinspired byMalaysian andIndonesian flavorsbrought backbyearly Fujianesetraders.（基本Originating inthe coastalcities of Fujian,Sha Cha Noodles havebecome a staple食物）in manyhouseholds andrestaurants.The dishcombines tendernoodles withafragrant Sha Cha saucemade froma blendof chilipeppers,garlic,shallots,shrimp paste,peanuts,and otherspices,slow-cooked toperfection.To makeMinnan Sha Cha Noodles,start byboiling the noodles untilthey are al dente（稍硬的）.（炒制）While the noodles arecooking,prepare the Sha Chasauce bysauteingchopped garlic,shallots,and chilipeppers inoil untilfragrant.Add shrimppaste andcookfor anotherfew minutes,stirring constantlyto avoidburning.Then,blend inpeanutsand abit ofwater tocreate asmooth andthick sauce.Once thenoodles areready,drain themand placethem intobowls.Pour theShaCha（装饰）sauce overthenoodles,and garnishwith freshvegetables,boiled shrimp,or slicedpork,according topersonal preference.Serve hot,and enjoythe harmoniousblend ofspicy,savory,and sweetflavors.The appealof Minnan ShaCha Noodles liesnot onlyin itstaste butalso inits historicalsignificance,representing thecultural exchange between Fujian and SoutheastAsia.

1.Where doesMinnan ShaChaNoodlesoriginate from（福建）A.Guangdong B.FujianC.Zhejiang D.Jiangsu

2.What doesShaChatranslate toin EnglishA.Sweet tea

3.B.Sand teaC.Spicy soupD.Fragrant noodles

4.What ingredientsare usedto maketheShaCha sauceA.Chocolate andnuts（辣椒、大蒜和虾酱）B.Chili peppers,garlic,and shrimppasteC.Apples andorangesD.Potatoes andcarrots

5.How shouldthenoodlesbe cookedfor MinnanShaChaNoodlesA.Until theyare softand mushy（稍硬的）B.Until theyarealdenteC.Until theyare crispyD.Until theyare raw

6.What doesMinnanShaChaNoodlesrepresent interms ofcultural significanceA.The unityofFujianand Taiwan（福建与东南亚的文化交流）B.The culturalexchangebetweenFujianandSoutheast AsiaC.The independenceof FujianD.The diversityof ChinesecuisineCheese:A DeliciousJourney ThroughHistory and MakingCheese,a beloveddairy productenjoyed worldwide,hasalong andfascinating history.（尤其）Its originsdate backto ancientcivilizations,especially theMesopotamians andEgyptians,around4,000years ago.Initially createdasawaytopreserve milk,cheesesoon becameastapleinmanydiets.（过程）The basicprocessofmaking cheeseinvolves afew keysteps.First,fresh milkisheated toa specifictemperature andan enzymecalled rennetisadded.Rennet causes（固体物）（乳清）.themilk to separateinto curdsand wheyThe curdsare thencut intosmallerpieces,which allowmore wheyto bereleased.Next,the curdsare cookedandpressed toform asolid mass.This solidmass isaged forvarious lengthsof time,dependingonthetypeof cheesedesired.During aging,bacteria andenzymes continuetowork,giving cheeseits uniqueflavors and textures.Different typesof cheeseare producedby varyingthemilksource,rennet type,temperature,and agingprocess.From creamyCheddar totangy goatcheese,the varietyisendless.

1.Where doexperts believecheese originatedA.In modern-day France.B.In ancientMesopotamia andEgypt.C.In Italy.D.In Greece.

2.What isaddedtomilktostart the cheese-making processA.SaltB.RennetC.SugarD.Vinegar

3.What isthe mainpurpose ofcutting thecurds intosmaller piecesA.To makethecheeselook prettier.B.To addmore flavor.C.To releasemore whey.D.To changeits color.

4.Which of the followingaffectsthefinal flavorandtextureof cheeseA.The colorofthepackaging.B.The typeof milkused.C.The shapeofthecheese.D.The brandof rennet.

5.What isthe primaryreason cheesewas originallymadeA.To createa newfood trend.B.To preservemilk.C.To havea varietyof dairyproducts.D.To experimentwith differentcooking methods.The HistoryandMakingof SandwichesThesandwich,a popularfood itemknown forits convenienceand versatility,has an（起源）interesting origin.It isnamed afterthe4th Earlof Sandwich,John Montagu,who,inthe18th century,is saidto haveinvented thedish toallow himto eatwithout leavingthe gaming table.Instead ofusing utensils,he askedhis servants to placemeat betweentwoslices ofbread,enabling himto eatwith onehand.Making asandwich issimple andcanbecustomized tosuit individualtastes.Heres abasicguide:（选择面包）

1.Select yourbread Thiscanbewhite,whole wheat,oranytype youprefer.（涂抹酱料）

2.Spread condimentsYou canuse mayonnaise,butter,mustard,or anyotherspread youlike.（放置馅料）:

3.Layer yourfillings Commonchoices includeham,turkey,cheese,lettuce,tomatoes,and pickles.The optionsare endless.（组装）

4.Assemble Placethe fillingson oneslice ofbread,then topwith theotherslice.（切害并享用）

5.Cut andserve ijFor easiereating,you cancut the sandwich intohalvesor quarters.Sandwiches haveevolved overtime,with countlessvariations nowavailable.From classiccombinationslike peanutbutter andjelly togourmet creationswith exoticingredients,the sandwichremains abeloved foodstaple.

1.Who isthesandwichnamed afterA.A famouschef.B.The4th Earlof Sandwich.C.A modern-day foodcritic.D.A famousathlete.

2.Why didthe4th Earlof Sandwichrequest hisservantstocreate thesandwichA.To impresshis guests.C.To eatwithout leavingthegamingtable.D.To savemoney.

3.What isthe firststep inmaking asandwich accordingtotheguideA.Spreading condiments.B.Selecting yourbread.C.Layering yourfillings.D.Assembling thesandwich.

4.Which ofthe followingis NOTa commonfilling choicefor asandwichA.HamB.Ice creamC.CheeseD.Lettuce

5.How havesandwiches evolvedover timeA.They havebecome lesspopular.B.They haveremained thesame.C.There arenow countlessvariations.D.They areonly eatenfor breakfast.。