問題詳情

第37〜41題為題組(5%) Popcorn has been around for a long time, but it wasn’t always easy to make. Only one type of maize can be turned into popcorn, 37 become the fluffy white snack, the seed needs to be heated. The high temperature turns the water in the kernel into steam, which cannot escape. This causes pressure to build inside the kernel until the shell breaks from the inside, and the kernel 38 and pops inside out. By 1885, a steam-powered popcorn wagon had been invented, which allowed popcorn to be mass produced outside of kitchens. After this, it became more popular at fairs and sporting events.Interestingly enough, movie theater owners were not interested in popcorn at first. As far as they were concerned, it was loud, messy, and a 39 to be cleaned up. 40 , it was cheap to make，and thus affordable. These factors made it a popular choice during the Great Depression, which is when theater owners first realized 41 by selling the stuff. Since then, more toppings for popcorn have been invented，meaning movie-lovers are spoiled for choice when it comes to picking up their favorite film-watching snack.
37.
(A)Owing to
(B) With a view to
(C) In order to
(D) In comparison to

參考答案

答案：C
難度：非常困難0
統計：A(0),B(0),C(0),D(0),E(0)

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