Dong Tao chicken has been a food of choice for generations in Vietnam. The rare bird is known for its giant feet. It is also known as a “dragon chicken”. The chicken gets its name from the village of Dong Tao, about 30 kilometers southeast of Hanoi. Dong Tao chickens are believed to bring good luck and wealth to their owners. At one point, they were only bred to serve meat for the royal families and officials.
Today, demand for Dong Tao chicken in Vietnam has risen sharply. That demand comes from a growing number of wealthy people in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. Le Trong Dung is a chicken farmer in the village of Dong Tao. He said that a fully-grown Dong Tao chicken at one year old sells for $200 and sometimes as much as $400. The demand for Dong Tao chicken is also fueled by its rich taste. Loc Duc Toan is a 25-year-old cook in Hanoi. Toan said a Dong Tao chicken has its best taste at the age of 13 to 15 months. “When steamed, the skin will be crispy with a pleasant and sweet smell of its own and a sweeter meat compared to other normal chicken,” Toan said.
Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung is a chicken farmer. She said the most valuable parts of Dong Tao chickens are its legs. Their large legs make it difficult for them to hatch from their eggs. Sometimes, they can accidentally break their eggs. It takes about a year to raise a Dong Tao chicken, compared to three months for other kinds.
The chickens are now also raised beyond the village of Dong Tao. That means more people may have the chance to buy a Dong Tao chicken. But Phan Van Hieu, a Dong Tao agriculture official, said chickens raised in the village and fed with its native rice and corn have the best taste. “Production hasn’t met domestic demand yet,” Hieu added. “I’m sure you won’t find any Dong Tao chicken in any KFC restaurants in the foreseeable (可预见的) future.”
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1.What can we know about Dong Tao chickens from Para.1?
A They came from abroad.
B They used to be unpopular.
C They have very big feet.
D They were pets of royals.
解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第一段的“The rare bird is known for its giant feet.”可知，东涛鸡有一双巨大的脚。故选C。
2.What does the second paragraph focus on?
A It praises the success of Dong Tao chicken farming in Vietnam.
B It introduces the various cooking methods of Dong Tao chicken.
C It expresses the satisfaction from consumers of Dong Tao chicken.
D It indicates the reasons for the high demand for Dong Tao chicken.
解析：选D。D 段落大意题。根据第二段主要内容：如今，越南对东涛鸡的需求急剧上升，这种需求来自于这个亚洲增长最快的经济体之一的越来越多的富人；对东涛鸡的需求也因其丰富的口感而增加。由此可知，本段主要介绍东涛鸡需求量大的原因。故选D。
3.What does the underlined word “they” refer to?
A Normal chicken.
B Chicken farmers.
C The large legs.
D Dong Tao chickens.
解析：选D。D 词意指代题。根据划线词所在句的前一句“Their large legs make it difficult for them to hatch from their eggs.”它们的腿较大，使它们很难从卵中孵化出来。可知，也由于东涛鸡的腿较大，它们有时候会自己打碎自己的蛋。由此可知，they指代的是东涛鸡。故选D。
4.What does Phan Van Hieu think of Dong Tao chickens in future?
A They will disappear soon.
B They will remain popular.
C They will be common soon.
D They will be much dearer.
解析：选B。B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中，Phan Van Hieu所说的话“Production hasn’t met domestic demand yet”以及“I’m sure you won’t find any Dong Tao chicken in any KFC restaurants in the foreseeable (可预见的) future”可知，目前东涛鸡的生产还不能满足越南本国内的需求，他认为在很长一段时间内，在任何一家肯德基餐厅都找不到东涛鸡。由此推断，他认为东涛鸡会继续受欢迎。故选B。
