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选项中有两项为多余选项。

Most people know that chocolate is made from cocoa andthat the origins of chocolate can be traced back to Central and SouthAmerica.   1.  But how did chocolate go from being thefood of the gods to being the food of love?

       2.  They established the first cocoa plantation and used the cocoa beans as themain ingredient in a dark, bitter drink that we would call “chocolate”. TheMayas believed that chocolate had mystical properties.    3. In fact, cocoa beans were used as a form of currency that was worth itsweight in gold.

Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez was the firstEuropean explorer to realize cocoa’s commercial possibilities.   4.  In 1529, Cortez returned Spain and introduced chocolate——as a drink mixedwith sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon——to European society.

It caught on, especially with the nobility. As itspopularity spread, people found new ways to make and use chocolate.  5.   Whether it is in delectable desserts or crunchy candy, peopleall over the world are still in love with chocolate.

A. But cocoa also had commercial value.

B. But not all the people all over the world lovecocoa.

C. For centuries, the native there regarded cocoaas a gift from the gods.

D. When he arrived in the New World in 1519, hesoon established his own cocoa plantation.

E. Around A. D. 600, the Mayas were the mainaboriginal group in Central America.

F. These days, chocolate is enjoyed as both atasty treat and a romantic indulgence.

G. Doctors said cocoa plays an active part inmedicine.

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【答案】

1.C

2.E

3.A

4.D

5.F

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