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In US，potato is one of the most widely consumed crops.French fries are commonly found in typical American fastfood burger joints and cafeterias.French fries were introduced to the US when Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House during his presidency from 1801 to 1809.Potato chips are popular with consumers as well.
The humble potato is more than just a kind of food.In many ways it's part of the American pop culture.Let's take a look at some pop culture potatoes.
Mashed Potato dance
The Mashed Potato dance is a craze that began in 1962.The name of the dance came from the song it accompanies，Mashed Potato Time，performed by American R&B singer Dee Dee Sharp.The move vaguely resembles that of the Twist dance style，by Sharp's fellow，Philadelphian，Chubby Checker.
Hot Potato!
Hot Potato！is an action puzzle video game released in 2001.In the game the player must drive a bus and clear the road of alien potato beings.The potato beings are either red or blue; when two likecolored potatoes touch each other，they disappear.Over the years，Hot Potato！has received mostly positive reception from critics.
Mr Potato Head
Mr Potato Head is an American toy invented by George Lerner in 1949.The toy consists of a plastic potato model and a variety of plastic parts like hands，feet，ears and mouths.In 1952，Mr Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television.This commercial revolutionized marketing and caused a boom that solidified this toy's place in American pop culture.
【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了三种关于土豆的流行文化元素。
1．Which is the newest to the American pop culture?
A．French fries. B．Mashed Potato dance.
C．Hot Potato! D．Mr Potato Head.
C [细节理解题。根据1962年、1949年和2001年这几个时间可知，应选择C项。]
2．What can we infer from the text?
A．French fries were popular in US when first served in the White House.
B．Mashed Potato Time came from Mashed Potato dance.
C．Players can play Hot Potato！on their phone.
D．Mr Potato Head can be taken apart.
D [推理判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“The toy consists of a plastic potato model and a variety of plastic parts like hands，feet，ears and mouths.”可推知，Mr Potato Head可以被拆分，因此选D项。]
3．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．Enjoy American Fast Food
B．Have Fun with Potatoes
C．Different Uses of Potatoes
D．American Food Culture
B [标题归纳题。根据全文内容可知，文章告诉我们：土豆不再只是食物，它还有很深的文化内涵，一些流行文化元素与它有着密切的联系，故选B项。]
