Prosperous Chocolate Industry

　　In America，chocolate was so valued during the Revolutionary War that it was used instead of wages.Even now，statistics show that the humble cacao bean is still a powerful economic force.Chocolate manufacturing is a more than 4－billion－dollar industry in the United States，and the average American eats at least half a pound of the stuff per month.

　　【语篇导读】　本文是说明文。讲述了巧克力的简单历史。

　　1.The earliest chocolate was most probably

　　.

　　A.a dish

　　B.a drink

　　C.a bar

　　D.a candy

　　2.It can be inferred from the passage that

　　.

　　A.the history of chocolate is at most 4，000 years.

　　B.people around the world could buy things with chocolate.

　　C.chocolate was well paid attention to since it was born.

　　D.an American at least eats a pound of chocolate per month.

　　3.Why did chocolate suit the Spanish's taste so quickly?

　　A.Because chocolate was so tasty and bitter.

　　B.Because chocolate was believed to be a source of nutrition.

　　C.Because chocolate was sweetened with honey or cane sugar.

　　D.Because chocolate became a fashionable beverage.

　　4.Which one shows the correct order according to the time of their appearing?

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