2023学年第二学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷 高三英语 试卷 2024.4 (满分140) II. Grammar and vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. A French bakery has become a tourist attraction in Nanping township, which is part of Zhuhai, a coastal city in Guangdong province. Papa Romantic, located in Beishan community, attracts a large number of Chinese and foreigners alike. After ____21____ (taste)the bakery’s bread, some Chinese students who have returned from abroad have expressed admiration, while foreigners who lived in Zhuhai but moved to other Chinese cities such as Beijing ____22____ (continue) to have bread and pastries from the shop ____23____ (ship) to them. The bakery is a welcoming environment for those who want to sit and enjoy authentic French cuisine. On one side is a well-preserved old ancestral hall, and on the other side are lush trees that provide shade ____24____ the sun. The shop has a bright storefront, and the aroma of the bread, the aluminum tables and the chairs under sun umbrellas display a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle. At Papa Romantic, the best-selling items include baguettes, croissants, sandwiches, crepes and cookies. In addition, some unique treats such as fig bread and colorful macrons are also popular among young customers. Owner and baker Ronan Salaun, ____25____ comes from the Brittany region of France, said the ingredients at his bakery ____26____ (import), and he refuses to use chemicals or additives in his food. ____27____ his friends return to France, they know they need to bring him some crystal salt from a natural salt pond in France. The black pepper he uses comes from Madagascar. “Simple things are important, and the quality of salt and pepper makes a big difference,” Salaun said. While remaining true to his French roots, he has also taken into consideration the dietary habits of Chinese people. “Chinese locals prefer soft crust bread, while French like the crusty one. I sell both kinds. I can’t just maintain the original characteristics; I must adapt to locals’ preferences,” he said. A former mechanical engineer, Salaun, was sent by a Hong Kong company to work at a furniture factory in Wanzai township, Zhuhai, in November 2000. He said he couldn’t have imagined how much his life would change with that move. At that time, Wanzai was a tiny town ____28____ (border) Macao known for its flower trade. For Salaun, life in Wanzai seemed simple and rustic. He remembers____29____ when he wanted to take a bath, he had to heat the water up with firewood and then transport the water in a bucket to the bathtub. Although the living and working conditions were not as favorable as _____30_____ abroad, Salaun grew to love Zhuhai, which is located at the mo ... ...
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