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第二部分 閱讀理解( 15 2) A Although English is not as old as Chinese, it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words, and we are often able to know where most words e from. Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word es from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham? About a hundred years ago, some men went to America from Europe. They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburger. They did not speak good English, but they ate good food. When some Americans saw them eating round pieces of beef, they asked the Germans what it was. The Germans did not understand the question and answered. “We came from Hamburger.” One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and had an idea. He cooked some round pieces of beef like those which the men from Hamburger ate. Then he put each between two pieces of bread and started selling them. Such bread came to be called “ hamburgers”. Today “hamburgers” are sold in many countries around the world. Whether this story is true or not, it is certainly is interesting. Knowing why any word has a certain meaning is interesting, too. The reason, for most English words, can be found in any large English dictionary. to the writer, English is . A. as old as Chinese B. older than German C. not so old as Chinese D. very difficult to learn is . A. a kind of food B. a round piece of beef C. the name of a village D. a city in Germany know from the story that . A. few Americans like hamburgers B. hamburgers were made by Germans C. hamburgers are made with ham D. hamburgers were sold all over the world about a century ago of the following can often be found in any large English dictionary based on para. 3? A. Where all the words e from B. Where those Germans came from C. The reason why a word has a certain meaning. D. The reason why English is spoken around the world to the story, the word “hamburger” es from . A. China because it has a long history B. England because Germans don’t speak good English C. the round pieces of beef which those people from Hamburger were eating D. the city of Hamburger in Germany B Australia is a big country, but it is easy to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon(地平線 ) are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. You can explore the big country in different ways. Air Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australia39。s landscapes(陸地風(fēng)光 ) and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, petition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you. Drive Australia has a big work of wellkept roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no trouble finding car rental panies at major airports, central city and suburbs(怒火 ). Bus Bus travel in Australia is fortable, easy and cheap. Buses generally have air conditioning, reading lights, adjustable(可凋 ) seats and videos. Services are good for everyone, frequent. Rail Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australia39。s size, all from the fort of your carriage. Sched