7．About l，500 years ago the Japanese imported many aspects of Chinese culture：the writing system，political institutions，and perhaps the most important，Buddhism． Buddhist priests were expected to eat only vegetables，and tofu，made from the soybean，was a very important food in their diet．When Buddhism was introduced from China，tofu was also brought to Japan．
Tofu developed in different ways in China and Japan．While the Chinese often changed the taste of tofu by mixing it with strongly-flavored vegetables or meat，the Japanese preferred to eat it using only a simple sauce． Even now，traditional Japanese cooking preserves the original delicacy of tofu，though the way it is served may change from season to season． In summer，for example，it is simply served cold，while in winter it is often eaten as part of a hot dish．
The soybean was introduced to the West in the 18th century，but little interest was taken in it． Only scientists recognized its high food value．During the Second World War，when meat was in short supply，the US government encouraged the American people to eat soybean products．However，they never became very popular and，after the war，interest in them dropped off as the supply of meat became plentiful again．
In recent years，people in the West have become increasingly aware of the dangers of eating too much animal fat，and as a result，they have turned more and more to soybean products． This is mainly because the soybean provides almost the same food value as meat，and in addition it is a lot more healthful． Much of the margarine （人造黄油），salad oil and cooking oil in daily use is now produced from soybean oil．Tofu，a representative soybean product and originally one of the main foods in the diet of Chinese priests，is considered to be one of the healthiest foods available to man．
63．Tofu came to Japan together with Buddhism because _B．
A．Buddhist priests ate tofu rather than vegetables
B．it was a very important food in the diet of Buddhist priests
C． the religion came to Japan together with political institutions
D．the religion was the most important aspect of Chinese culture
64．How are Japanese tofu dishes different from Chinese tofu dishes？A
A．They are preserved in the original taste．
B．They are served the same way throughout the year，
C．They have a better taste than Chinese tofu dishes．
D．They have a greater variety than Chinese tofu dishes．
65．The Western people become interested in tofu and other soybean products becauseD．
A． they have become tired of eating meat
B．meat has become too expensive to buy
C．these products are more readily available
D． eating too much animal fat is considered unhealthy．
分析 文章叙述了豆腐的价值和它的传播的历史即从中国传播到了日本和西方，同样介绍了各国对豆腐的吃法．
解答 63．B 根据第一段中的"Buddhist priests were expected to eat only vegetables…was a very important food in their diet．When Buddhism was introduced from China，tofu was also brought to Japan．"豆腐是非常重要的饮食在佛教牧师的饮食中，它随着佛教的传播被带到了日本．故选B．
64．A 第二段中"Even now，traditional Japanese cooking preserves the original delicacy of tofu"日本传统烹饪保存的原始美味豆腐，可以看出豆腐在日本保存原始的味道，故选A．
65．D 最后一段中"In recent years，people in the West have become increasingly aware of the dangers of eating too much animal fat，and as a result，they have turned more and more to soybean products．"人们意识到吃太多动物脂肪不健康，因此他们对豆制食品感兴趣．故选D．
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