专题05：阅读理解应用文-2023年广东省广州市11区中考英语一模及名校模拟试题分类汇编（原卷版+解析版）

专题05：阅读理解应用文和议论文 2023年广东省广州市11区中考英语一模及名校模拟试题分类汇编（原卷版） 1.（2023·广东广州·统考一模） Mary’s pumpkin cakes Mary White, 68, is a retired teacher. She has lost weight at Keeping-fit World group in Walton, Liverpool. My cooking skills have improved since joining Keeping-fit World. I made a lot of vegetarian meals and really enjoyed the dishes in the cookbook. So when the Free Food Fair came around, I challenged myself to a vegan recipe, and my pumpkin cakes were born. Steps 1. In a large bowl, add the pumpkin to half of the yogurt, and stir well. Spray a large baking plate with cooking spray. 2. Meanwhile, microwave the sweet potato on high for 6 minutes. If you don’t have a microwave, you can bake it with the pumpkin for 35-40 minutes. 3. Mash the sweet potato until smooth. Add the remaining yogurt, the pumpkin and chickpeas, mix them together. 4. When cool enough to hold, divide the mixture into 12 and shape into thick pies. 5. Place on a large baking plate with baking paper, then bake for 25 minutes. Serve with the salad, extra yogurt, and lemon wedges. 1．Why did Mary challenge herself to pumpkin cakes? A．To lose weight. B．To teach students to make cakes. C．To enjoy the dishes. D．To take part in the Free Food Fair. 2．What are necessary to make the pumpkin cakes? A．High-calorie cooking spray and a pumpkin. B．Low-calorie cooking spray and chickpeas. C．Sweet dairy-free soya yogurt and lemon wedges. D．Plain unsweetened dairy soya yogurt and a sweet potato. 3．Which shows the correct steps to make pumpkin cakes? a. Bake the thick pies for 25 minutes. b. Shape the mixture into 12 thick pies. c. Mix yogurt and pumpkin together, and then stir. d. Add the yogurt, pumpkin and chickpeas to the smooth potato. e. Spray with cooking spray, and microwave the sweet potato. A．c-e-d-b-a B．e-c-d-b-a C．e-c-d-a-b D．c-e-d-a-b 2.（2023·广东广州·统考一模） FENGXIAN DIAN  >>VISIT OTHER HALLS NOW ON SHOW European Clocks and Watches in the Palace Museum In the middle of the 16th century, Europeans introduced west