Pooja's father refused to give her the money for the business.

• A、True

• B、False

• C、Not Given

Salt

Salt is a remarkable (remark) thing. It is a basic element in the diet of humans. It is also necessary for__ 41() (animal) and plants. It is one of the most_ 42() (effect) and most widely used of all food preservatives (防腐剂). Its industrial,_ 43() (medicine) and other uses are almost countless. In fact, salt has been a(n)_ 44()(importance) element of life. It also has been the subject of many stories. It is 45()(frequent) mentioned in fairy tales. Some cultures give magical power to salt. In the past, salt_ 46()(serve) as money at various times and 47()(place). Salt has been the cause of bitter wars. In many cultures,_ 48()(offer) bread and salt to visitors is a_ 49()(tradition) sign of welcome. Salt-making_ 50()(cover) much of the history of Europe since Roman times.

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens lived from 1913 to 1980. He didn't have much money growing up, but he had dreams. He worked_ 31() at part-time jobs to help support his family. His high school coach noticed Jesse's_ 32()for running. Because of work, Jesse couldn't practice with the team after school. His coach_ 33()to train him in the morning and he accepted it. 34().away Jesse was_ 35()to many colleges, but he chose Ohio State University. He broke several world records there. However, since he was African American, he received no__ 36(). He continued to work, study and train. In the Berlin Olympic Games in 1936, he became the first American to_ 37()four gold medals in a_ 38()game. He broke many records;

some lasted more than 20 years.

In 1976, Jesse Owens was_ 39()the Medal of Freedom. It is the_ 40()honor an American can receive.

A. win

B. admitted

C. hard

D. operate

E. talent

F. single

G. latest

H. scholarship

I. highest

J. right

K. offered

L. Awarded