专题06 2021年中考英语阅读精选真题模拟题精讲练

Passage 6 Ramp A Intensive Reading The spring season brings warm weather, flowers and other changes for people to enjoy. For some restaurant cooks, the most exciting spring arrival is ramps. Ramps are a wild plant in the eastern mountains of North America. They are one of the first plants that grow in the spring, usually between April and May. They are recognized by their red stem, and two long and wide green leaves. They are also famous for their strong taste, similar to onions. Ramps are not as well-known as other vegetables, but they have a long history in the United States. In the Appalachian Mountains, ramps have been an important food for a long time. During spring, it is common for small towns in the Appalachian area to hold large ramp dinners for the community. However, over the last 30 years, ramps' popularity has grown quickly. They are now a highly-desired vegetable for many nice restaurants in cities like New York and Washington D.C. One reason the p