(generally in the order used), the amount of each to use, and a description of how to put them together.

4. This passage mainly tells us that ________.

A. Americans usually have fast food, but they pay special attention to cooking as well

B. without an oven, Americans find it impossible to live conveniently

C. Americans pay special attention to recipes and nutritious meals

D. Americans like to have several different colors of food on the plate

5. Many Americans have cold cereal for breakfast, sandwiches for lunch and instant dinner because ________.

A. they like instant food very much

B. they don't like cooking at all

C. most American working people are busy and don't have time to cook

D. fast food is delicious and it usually contains a 1ot of vitamins

6. By saying "But with cooking, as with any other skill, good results don't happen by accident", the author means ________.

A. good cooking doesn't come easily: it needs a lot of practice

B. just like any other skill, cooking may bring good results

C. cooking comes from one's gift, not through practice

D. cooking can lead to accidents

7. From the passage, we know that ________.

A. Americans don't care about food

B. Americans are not good at cooking because they like to use recipes

C. an oven plays an important role in cooking for Americans

D. while cooking, Americans usually run out of ideas

【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了美国人经常食用快餐食品，但同时也非常重视烹饪技能。

【4题详解】

主旨大意题。第一段是文章主体段，讲述了美国人经常食用快餐食品，但同时也认为烹饪