15.The latest fashion in the kitchen is the food steamer.All the stores are selling them;everyone wants one.Steaming is one of the simplest and healthiest ways of cooking food.However,that cooking time is usually longer than with other methods.In case you're thinking of buying a steamer,I've done a survey about the steamers available on the market to help you decide which will suit you best.
Folding Steamer
The simplest and least expensive is the folding stainless-steel(不銹鋼)version.
Advantages:This is a good,basic design which sits inside a variety of different shapes of pans with the water under it;a ring in the centre allows for easy lifting and it's easy to clean.
Disadvantages:It only holds small dishes.Also,if you put too much water in the pan,it will boil up through the vegetables and they will be watery.If you put too little water in and let it get dry,you will burn the pan and get strange-smelling vegetables.
Steaming Pan
This is a three-layered black Teflon-coated version with a lid and two double-handled steamers,which sits on the oven ring.The brand I bought is called Nutritious Living.
Advantages:This is an excellent steamer,lightweight,easy to clean,and of all the steamers I've tried,this cooks the fastest.Fish and chicken can be cooked on the bottom with rice or vegetables on the top.It's easier to store.
Disadvantages:Water can boil away until the pan is dry,but if you make sure you fill the pan up to the suggested level and do not overcook the food,this should not happen.You cannot see the food cooking from the top.It doesn't supply a dish for cooking rice.
For serious users of steamers,I recommend having one of each version.If you just want to try it,get the folding stainless-steel type.
21.The food steamer is popular with people becauseB.
A.it can save time and money
B.food can be cooked simply and healthily
C.it is easy to clean and store
D.it is available in any store
22.Which of the following is true about the folding steamers?A
A.They are cheap and easy to use.
B.They are difficult to clean.
C.They can hold all kinds of dishes.
D.You can put little water in the pan.
23.When you use the steaming pan,D
A.you can overcook the food
B.you can only cook rice
C.you feel it's heavy to carry
D.you should pour proper amount of water.
分析 本文屬于說明文閱讀,作者通過這篇文章主要向我們介紹了目前最時尚的廚房用具蒸籠,由于蒸的食物簡單而又健康,蒸籠十分的受歡迎,它主要分為兩種:折疊蒸籠,使用簡單,不過一定要注意水的用量;蒸煮鍋,重量輕,食物容易儲存,不過不建議初學者使用.
解答 21.B.細節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)文章第一段"Steaming is one of the simplest and healthiest ways of cooking food",蒸是一種最簡單而且最健康的烹調食物的方式;故選B.
22.A.細節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)文章第三段"The simplest and least expensive is the folding stainless-steel version",最簡單和最便宜的是折疊不銹鋼版,可知折疊蒸籠便宜而且易于使用;故選A.
23.D.推理判斷題.根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)第二段"Water can boil away until the pan is dry",水可以蒸發(fā)掉到鍋是干的為止,可知使用蒸鍋時要倒適量的水;故選D.
點評 考察學生的細節(jié)理解和推理判斷能力,做細節(jié)理解題時一定要找到文章中的原句,和題干進行比較,再做出正確的選擇.在做推理判斷題不要以個人的主觀想象代替文章的事實,要根據(jù)文章事實進行合乎邏輯的推理判斷.