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任务型阅读 Most people know that chocolate is made from cocoa and that the origins of chocolate can be traced back to Central and South America. But how did chocolate go from being the food of the gods to being the food of love?
They established the first cocoa plantation and used the cocoa beans as the main ingredient in a dark，bitter drink that we would call “chocolate”. The Mayas believed that chocolate had mystical properties. In fact，cocoa beans were used as a form of currency that was worth its weight in gold.
Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortez was the first European explorer to realize cocoa's commercial possibilities. In 1529，Cortez returned Spain and introduced chocolate—as a drink mixed with sugar，vanilla，and cinnamon—to European society.
It caught on，especially with the nobility. As its popularity spread，people found new ways to make and use chocolate. Whether it is in delectable desserts or crunchy candy，people all over the world are still in love with chocolate.
A. But cocoa also had commercial value.
B. But not all the people all over the world love cocoa.
C. For centuries，the native there regarded cocoa as a gift from the gods.
D. When he arrived in the New World in 1519，he soon established his own cocoa plantation.
E. Around A.D.600，the Mayas were the main aboriginal group in Central America.
F. These days，chocolate is enjoyed as both a tasty treat and a romantic indulgence.
G. Doctors said cocoa plays an active part in medicine.
