阅读理解Walk in London's cobblestoned streets, cross centuries-old bridges and wander through covered markets — before the morning drizzle (毛毛雨) has given way to afternoon sun, history will become alive before you. The city's old buildings, black taxis and red double-decker buses all have long and complicated stories that are deeply rooted in London's traditions. So do fish and chips. Apart from being a fast-food favourite, fish and chips are also typically served as a Friday meal, in schools for lunch and at home for dinner. Former British prime minister Winston Churchill famously called fish and chips "the good companions".More than 229 million portions of white fish fillets are sold each year in England, each one coated in a light batter (面糊) and deep-fried, and served alongside fat fried slices of potatoes. For many English people, fish and chips are best served wrapped in newspapers and wolfed down with a combination of a wooden fork and greasy fingers, preferably seaside.Most historians agree that it was in London, not on the coast, that the first fish and chip shop opened its doors. It was here too that the city's working class pushed the dish into popular cooking culture. And it is in London that one of the oldest surviving chippies still stands today.This is an understandable source of despair for nutritionists: Fish and chips may contain an abundance of vitamins and minerals, but both main ingredients are also deep-fried in oil that often contains unhealthy saturated fats. For all its traditional popularity, however, according to a 2016 study by the U. K. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, fish and chips consumption has lost significant market share in recent years to other takeaway items such as pizza and kebabs.
(1)
How does the author introduce the topic of the passage?
A . By telling stories behind fish and chips.
B . By describing typical images of London.
C . By quoting the former British prime minister.
D . By stressing its importance as a traditional food.
(2)
What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about fish and chips?
A . Its cultural value.
B . Its related customs.
C . Its favorite way of eating.
D . Its cooking process.
(3)
What's the influence of London on fish and chips?
A . London promoted the wide spread of the dish.
B . Londoners created secret cooking methods for the dish.
C . Londoners contributed to the unpopularity of the dish.
D . London has the largest number of fish and chip shops.
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What may contribute to the decrease of the market share of fish and chips in recent years?
A . They are harmful to our body.
B . They are short of vitamins and minerals.
C . They are not recommended by nutritionists.
D . They are being replaced by cheaper fast food.
答案: B
C
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