2025届高考英语二轮复习 七选五 文化类（含解析）
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2025届高考英语二轮复习 文化类
1. A Taste of Chinese Tea Culture
China's traditional tea-making practices have been added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产)items. ①______.
The origins of tea
Tea is believed to have originated in China. Ancient Chinese people first chewed on raw tea leaves for medicinal purposes, then added them to soups or greens, and made tea to drink.
The functions of tea
Ancient Chinese books recorded tea's positive health effects, such as curing indigestion and improving brain function. ②______. For example, Myoan Eisai, a Japanese Buddhist, praised the value of tea as a medicine in his book.
③______
Tea has gained widespread popularity since the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, especially in literary circles, including the famous Chinese poets Bai Juyi, Su Shi, and Lu You who all wrote poems about tea, making the Chinese culture passed down one generation after another.
Tea-making skills
Since ancient times, Chinese people have been planting, picking, making and drinking tea. Traditional tea processing techniques are mainly found in four major regions for tea production in China. Associated social practices, however, are spread throughout the country and shared by multiple minority nationalities. ④______.
Tea's role in building cultural bridges
⑤______, dating back to the old days when it was important produce on the ancient Silk Road and the ancient Tea Horse Road.
A. Cultural value of tea
B. Famous tea lovers in history
C. Let's have a taste of Chinese tea culture
D. In 2020 China ranked first in the world for tea leaves production
E. Besides reprocessed teas, there are over 2,000 tea varieties in China
F. Chinese tea's medical purposes are also recognized in other countries
G. Tea has long been bridging the friendship between China and the world
2. The Qingming Festival is usually celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates (起源) from the saying "Plants start to revive (复活) and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way." Thus, the festival is called Qingming, which means "clean and bright". ①_____ Tomb sweeping is aimed at commemorating family ancestors, while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.
Traditional customs
Tomb sweeping. ②_____ On this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clear the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors' blessing for the rest of the year.
Spring outings. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family. ③_____
Traditional food
Qingtuan is a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand. ④_____ It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice. Stuffed (装满) with sweetened bean paste, Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable. In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns known as Huamo, which are made into different shapes. ⑤_____ Some are for peaceful family life, while others represent (象征) the wish for health.
A. Each different look brings a good blessing.
B. The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.
C. The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.
D. Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.
E. Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.
F. Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.
G. It is popular in Jiangnan.
3. Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year. Still, bitter cold can't prevent people from enjoying their lives. ①_____
Enjoy Mutton hot pot and baked sweet potato.
Mutton hot pot, and baked sweet potato are two recommended foods for Minor Cold. ②_____ It can help prevent cold from harming their organs. The yang energy in the three types of food is strengthened through their method of cooking: boiling, stir frying and baking.
Eat Laba porridge.
Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge. ③_____ Local people in Beijing often cook Laba porridge on the night of the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month. After one night's slow simmering, all the ingredients melt into the porridge in the morning of the eighth day, becoming a warm delicacy to enjoy on cold days.
④_____
People in Nanjing used to take Minor Cold quite seriously, and they still keep a custom of eating vegetable rice to celebrate this solar term. The rice is steamed with aijiaohuang, sausage and salted duck that are all the specialties in Nanjing.
Make Chinese traditional herbal medicine.
⑤_____ Many people need them to prepare new medicines, which will be consumed before the Lunar New Year.
A. Stock up for New Year.
B. Taste Nanjing vegetable rice.
C. It is made from over 20 kinds of nuts, cereals and dried fruits.
D. Minor Cold is also the busiest time for doctors and pharmacies,
E. Here are some things that help us stay warm during Minor Cold.
F. Beef, sesame and walnuts are also good choices for Minor Cold.
G. According to Chinese tradition, people eat food containing more yang energy.
4. The Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. Which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. ①_____.
Climbing mountain
People like to climb mountains during this festival. One reason is that the ninth lunar month. With clear autumn sky and clean air. Is a good time for sightseeing. ②_____. It is really refreshing to climb mountains and enjoy the beautiful nature at this time in autumn.
Climbing mountains also refers to "climbing to a higher position". Another reason why climbing mountains is valued by people. especially by the elderly, is that it has a meaning of "climbing to longevity(长寿)". Climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty. ③_____.
Drinking the chrysanthemum flower(菊花) wine
The chrysanthemum flower wine is unique in brewing (M). In ancient times. People usually picked fresh chrysanthemum flowers and leaves on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. And put the mixture of them and grains into the wine. ④_____. The wine is said to have good effects on sharpness of the eyes. The drop in high blood pressure. Loss of weight and removal of stomach trouble. Thus contributing to longevity.
⑤_____
The Double Ninth cake is also known as the "flower cake". It dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. It is said that in the beginning the cake was prepared after gathering crops in autumn for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season, and it gradually grew into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Festival.
A. Making the "flower cake"
B. Eating Double Ninth cakes
C. A lot of poems were devoted to this custom
D. Therefore people love to go on an outing in this month
E. It would not be drunk until the same day of the next year
F. Here are some traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival
G. However few Chinese people are aware of the importance of the festival
5. Food plays an essential role in our lives and rightfully so: The food we eat is related to our culture. ①______. Don't believe me Here's why food is the best way to understand a culture:
②______
It doesn't matter where you're from-you have to eat. Your social culture most likely developed from the need to eat. Once they surpassed hunting and gathering, many early civilizations organized themselves in ways that promoted food distribution and production. That also meant that the animals, land and resources you were near governed what you'd consume and how you'd prepare and cook it.
Food preservation techniques are unique to climates and lifestyles.
Ever wonder why the process to preserve meat is so different around the world ③______. In Morocco, if preserved correctly, Khlea, a dish, is still good for two years when stored at room temperature. That makes much sense in Morocco, which has had a strong nomadic(游牧的)population, desert landscape, and extremely warm, dry temperatures.
The main local cuisines illustrate historical eating patterns.
Some societies have cuisines that are entirely based on meat, and others are almost entirely plant-based. India's cuisine is extremely varied from region to region, with meat and wheat heavy dishes in the far north, to spectacular fish delicacies in the east, to rice-based vegetarian diets in the south. ④______.
Food tourism.
⑤______. A food tourist won't just focus on having a pint at Oktoberfest, but will be interested in learning the German beer making process, and possibly how they can make their own fresh beer. Since their interest in food is more than meal deep, the tourists have the chance to learn local preparation techniques that can lead to other aspects of a particular region's culture.
A. Food affects the civilization
B. Food is a universal necessity
C. And the western part is home to strict vegetarians
D. Some people have a trip just for enjoying the food
E. It has to do with local resources, needs, and climates
F. You can learn much about a particular culture by exploring their food
G. Some people have taken the combination of food and culture to a new level
6. Good etiquette(礼仪) is the oil that keeps society running well, which is a list of agreed—upon social rules that let everyone know what to expect when they interact with others. ①________
●Write complete sentences for email, but not texts
②________ Thus, it's fine to ignore strict grammar rules when you send a text. Texts are supposed to be short and can use pictures and punctuation is often omitted(省略). Emails, on the other hand, are still a bit more formal. They generally contain more text. This means you should write in complete sentences with good grammar, spelling and punctuation(标点符号).
●Don't say yes when you mean no
A common etiquette mistake people make is not being honest and instead saying "yes" or "maybe" when what they really mean is "no". Actually, it's good manners to say "no" when you can't do something. ③________ However, they will understand finally. The trick is to learn how to say no or refuse an invitation without apologizing but in a way that is still polite and respectful.
●Walk with the flow
In most places, it's considered polite to keep to the right on sidewalks, stairs and trails, allowing people to pass you on the left. You should keep moving with the flow. ④________ If you need to stop, step to the side, and don't block building entrances.
●Be on time
Sometimes being late is just a bad case, but if you're late often, it says that your time is more important than everyone else's. ⑤________ If something has come up, you should let people know. But if it's an ongoing problem, you should make a real effort to learn to stop being late.
A. It is a good way to show your honesty.
B. Polite manners say you should try to be on time.
C. Texts are significant for people to communicate.
D. Texting has made communicating very informal.
E. Here are various recommendations that may help you.
F. People may be disappointed with you at first.
G. Be careful not to block the sidewalk with a large group.
7. While the key to success in both personal and professional relationships lies in your ability to communicate well, it's not the words that you use but your nonverbal cues or "body language" that speak the loudest. Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions, and mannerisms (言谈举止) to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively (本能地) rather than consciously. ①_______
Facial expressions. The human face is extremely expressive, able to convey countless emotions without saying a word. ②_______ The facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are the same across cultures.
Body movement and posture. Consider how your perceptions of people are affected by the way they sit, walk, stand, or hold their head. The way you move and carry yourself communicates a wealth of information to the world. ③_______
Gestures. Gestures are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. You may wave, point, or use your hands when arguing or speaking energetically, often expressing yourself with gestures without thinking. ④_______ While the "OK" sign made with the hand, for example, usually conveys a positive message in English-speaking countries, it's considered offensive in countries such as Germany, Russia, and Brazil. So, it's important to be careful of how you use gestures to avoid misinterpretation.
Space.⑤_______ We all have a need for physical space, although that need differs depending on the culture, the situation, and the closeness of the relationship. You can use it to communicate many different nonverbal messages, including signals of closeness and affection or aggression.
A. And facial expressions are universal.
B. All the feelings in mind can be seen on the face.
C. However, the meaning of some of them can be very different across cultures.
D. There are many different types of nonverbal communication or body language.
E. Think about the very different messages given by a weak handshake, a warm bear hug.
F. Have you ever felt uncomfortable during a talk because the other person was standing too close
G. This type of nonverbal communication includes your posture and your unnoticeable movements.
8. Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. ①_____ Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain
Key time for agriculture
Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. ②_____
Sandstorms occur
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. ③_____ With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent.
Drinking tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids, which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes.
Eating toona sinensis (香椿)
People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes "toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk". ④_____ It is also good for the stomach and skin.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. ⑤_____
A. The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.
B. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March.
C. People would stage sacrifice rites to pray for a bountiful harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.
D. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
E. The vegetable is nutritious and can help to strengthen the immune system.
F. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature
G. It's a time to protect the crops from insect pests.
答案以及解析
1.答案：CFAEG
解析：①根据 The origins of tea 茶的起源。和 The functions of tea 茶的功能。等小标题可知，下文主要是在介绍茶的文化。C项"Let's have a taste of Chinese tea culture 让我们尝尝中国的茶文化"符合语境。故正确答案为C。
②根据 For example, Myoan Eisai, a Japanese Buddhist priest, praised the value of tea as a medicine in his book. 例如，日本佛教牧师妙安卫在他的书中赞扬了茶作为一种药物的价值。可知，此处主要讲在国外茶的药用功能。F项"Chinese tea's medical purposes are also recognized in other parts of the world 中国茶的医疗用途在世界其他地区也得到认可"符合语境，其中 other parts of the world 和后文 a Japanese Buddhist priest 对应。故正确答案为F。
③根据 Tea has gained widespread popularity since the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, especially in literary circles, including with the famous Chinese poets Bai Juyi, Su Shi, and Lu You, who all wrote poems about tea. 自唐代和宋代以来，茶就得到了广泛的欢迎。尤其是在文学界，包括中国著名诗人白居易、苏轼和陆游，他们都写过关于茶的诗。可知，本段讲述了历史上唐宋时期茶的普及和流行，特别提到了茶出现在白居易、苏轼和陆游等的文学作品中。B项"Cultural value of tea 茶的文化价值符合语境"。故正确答案为A。
④根据 Traditional tea processing techniques are mainly found in four major regions for tea production in China. Associated social practices, however, are spread throughout the country and shared by multiple ethnic groups. 传统的茶叶加工技术主要存在于中国四个主要的茶叶生产地区。然而，相关的社会习俗在全国各地传播，并为多个族裔群体所共享。可知，此处主要讲茶工艺在不同民族中传播。E项"Together with reprocessed teas, there are over 2,000 tea varieties in China 与再加工茶一起，中国有2000多种茶"符合语境。故正确答案为E。
⑤根据 Tea's role in building cultural bridges 茶在构建文化桥梁中的作用。以及后文可知，本段主要讲茶作为不同国家文化交流桥梁的作用。G项"Tea has long been a means of building peace and friendship between China and the world 长期以来，茶一直是中国与世界建立和平与友谊的一种手段"符合语境。故正确答案为G。
2.答案：CBEGA
解析：①下文"Tomb sweeping is aimed at commemorating family ancestors, while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.(扫墓是为了纪念家族祖先,而春游让每个人都有机会欣赏美丽的风景,享受这个季节)"解释了"Tomb sweeping"和"going on a spring outing"两项清明节习俗的意义,是对C项"The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.(清明节的两项主要活动是扫墓和春游)"内容的阐述,上下文句意连贯。故选C。
②根据空前小标题"Tomb sweeping.(扫墓)"可知,本段主要是介绍清明的扫墓习俗。B项"The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.(扫墓的传统起源于秦朝)"承接上文,介绍扫墓的起源,上下文句意连贯。故选B。
③根据空前小标题"Spring outing.(春游)"可知,本段主要介绍清明的春游习俗。上文"People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.(人们可以和他们的朋友和家人在户外度过美好的时光)"提出"在户外度过美好的时光",E项"Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.(踢足球和放风筝是很受欢迎的活动)"承接上文,介绍了在户外可以进行的活动,上下文句意连贯。故选E。
④根据上文"Qingtuan is a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand.(青团是一种绿色的饭团,很小,可以放进你的手)"介绍了清明传统食物中的青团,G项"It is popular in Jiangnan.(它在江南地区很流行)"承接上文,说明食用青团的地域,句中"It"即上文中的"Qingtuan",上下文句意连贯。故选G。
⑤根据上文"In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns known as Huamo, which are made into different shapes.(为了庆祝清明,陕西人会制作各种形状的馒头,称为"花馍")"中提到"花馍",A项"Each different look brings a good blessing.(每一个不同的形状都带来了美好的祝福)"承接上文,介绍"花馍"每一个独特的形状都有美好的寓意,选项中"different look"与上文"different shapes"相照应,上下文句意连贯。故选A。
3.答案：EGCBD
解析：①根据上文"Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year. Still, bitter cold can't prevent people from enjoying their lives.(小寒是中国传统二十四节气中的第23个节气。对于中国大部分地区来说，这标志着一年中最冷的日子的开始。尽管如此，严寒并不能阻止人们享受生活)"以及后文主要介绍小寒的一些饮食习俗可知，有一些食物可以帮助人们御寒。故E选项"这里有一些东西可以帮助我们在小寒期间保持温暖"符合语境，故选E。
②根据上文"Mutton hot pot, and baked sweet potato are two recommended foods for Minor Cold.(羊肉火锅和烤红薯是小寒的两种推荐食物)"以及后文"It can help prevent cold from harming their organs. The yang energy in the three types of food is strengthened through their method of cooking: boiling, stir frying and baking.(它可以帮助防止寒冷伤害他们的器官。这三种食物的阳气是通过它们的烹饪方法来增强的：煮、炒、烤)"可知，本句说明吃羊肉和红薯是因为属于阳性食物。故G选项"根据中国的传统，人们吃含有更多阳气的食物"符合语境，故选G。
③根据上文"Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge.(小寒另一种重要的传统食物是腊八粥)"可知，本句承接上文，说明腊八粥是用什么制作的。故C选项"它是由20多种坚果、谷物和干果制成的"符合语境，故选C。
④根据本段内容"People in Nanjing used to take Minor Cold quite seriously, and they still keep a custom of eating vegetable rice to celebrate this solar term. The rice is steamed with aijiaohuang, sausage and salted duck that are all the specialties in Nanjing.(南京人过去很重视小寒，他们仍然保留着吃蔬菜饭来庆祝这个节气的习俗。米饭是用南京的特色菜艾椒黄、香肠和咸鸭肉蒸的)"可知，本段主要介绍了南京蔬菜饭，故B选项"品尝南京蔬菜饭"符合语境，故选B。
⑤根据后文"Many people need them to prepare new medicines, which will be consumed before the Lunar New Year.(许多人需要他们来准备新的药物，这些药物将在农历新年前被消耗掉)"可知，后文提到了人们需要某些人来准备新的药物，可推测是医疗方面的人员。故D选项"小寒也是医生和药房最忙的时候"符合语境，故选D。
4.答案：FDCEB
解析：①根据上文"The Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival,"和下文的三个小标题可知,本文是关于重阳节的介绍,下文介绍了重阳节的一些习俗，故F项符合文意。
②根据上文"the ninth lunar month, with clear autumn sky and clean air, is a good time for sightseeing"可知，D项(因此，人们喜欢在这个月份去郊游)与上文形成因果关系，符合逻辑。
③根据上文"Climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty."可知,在重阳节登山在唐代就已经流行了。C项表明了流行的证据，符合语境。
④根据本段主旨句可知,选项应与wine有关,故E项(酒要到来年的这一天才能喝)符合文意。
⑤根据下文"The Double Ninth cake is also known as the 'flower cake'."可知,这一部分主要介绍了吃重阳糕这一习俗,故选B项。
5.答案：FBECG
解析：①根据上文"Food plays an essential role in our lives and rightfully so: The food we eat is related to our culture.(食物在我们的生活中扮演着至关重要的角色,因此：我们吃的食物与我们的文化有关)"和下文"Here's why food is the best way to understand a culture:(以下是为什么食物是了解一种文化的最佳方式)"可知,我们吃的食物和我们的文化有关,且下文介绍了为什么食物是了解文化的最佳方式。由此可知,我们可以通过食物探索文化。F项"You can learn much about a particular culture by exploring their food(你可以通过探索他们的食物来了解一个特定的文化)"符合题意,承上启下。故选F。
②空处为本段小标题。根据下文"It doesn't matter where you're from-you have to eat. Your social culture most likely developed from the need to eat. Once they surpassed hunting and gathering, many early civilizations organized themselves in ways that promoted food distribution and production. That also meant that the animals, land and resources you were near governed what you'd consume and how you'd prepare and cook it.(你来自哪里并不重要—你必须吃东西。你的社会文化很可能是从吃的需求发展而来的。一旦他们超越了狩猎和采集,许多早期文明就以促进食物分配和生产的方式组织起来。这也意味着你周围的动物、土地和资源决定了你吃什么,以及你如何准备和烹饪)"可知,食物是必须的,无论你来自哪儿以及何种社会形态。B项"Food is a universal necessity(食物是普遍的必需品)"符合本段主旨。故选B。
③根据上文"Ever wonder why the process to preserve meat is so different around the world (有没有想过为什么世界各地保存肉类过程如此不同 )"可知,上文提出保存肉类过程为什么不同的问题。由此推知,空处应对该问题做出回答。E项"It has to do with local resources, needs, and climates(这与当地的资源、需求和气候有关)"符合题意,对上文问题进行回答。故选E。
④空处位于段末,应承接上文。根据上文"India's cuisine is extremely varied from region to region, with meat and wheat heavy dishes in the far north, to spectacular fish delicacies in the east, to rice-based vegetarian diets in the south.(印度的烹饪因地区而异,在遥远的北方以肉和小麦为主,在东部以美味的鱼类为主,在南部则以米饭为主的素食)"可是,上文陈述了印度南、北、东部烹饪的特点。由此推知,下文应陈述印度西部的烹饪或饮食特点。C项"And the western part is home to strict vegetarians(而西部则是严格素食主义者的家园)"符合题意。故选C。
⑤根据下文"A food tourist won't just focus on having a pint at Oktoberfest, but will be interested in learning the German beer making process, and possibly how they can make their own fresh beer. (美食游客不会只关注在啤酒节上喝上一品脱,他们还会对了解德国啤酒的制作过程感兴趣,可能还会对他们如何制作自己的新鲜啤酒感兴趣)"可知,美食游客不仅对当地美食感兴趣,还对美食的制作,以及自己如何制作当地美食感兴趣。由此可知,美食游客把食物和文化的联系提到的一个新的高度。G项"Some people have taken the combination of food and culture to a new level(有些人把食物和文化的结合提升到了一个新的高度)"符合题意。故选G。
6.答案：EDFGB
解析：这是一篇说明文，文章就良好礼仪提出了一些建议。
①上文"Good etiquette (礼仪) is the oil that keeps society running well, which is a list of agreed 一upon social rules that let everyone know what to expect when they interact with others.(良好的礼仪是保持社会正常运转的石油，它是一系列公认的社会规则，让每个人都知道在与他人交往时应该期待什么)"提到良好的礼仪的作用，下文对此介绍了一些建议，E项"这里有一些建议可能会对你有所帮助"承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
②根据下文"Thus, it's fine to ignore strict grammar rules when you send a text.(因此，在发短信时忽略严格的语法规则是可以的)"说明发短信没有那么正式，D项"发短信让交流变得非常不正式"符合语境，故选D。
③上文"Actually, it's good manners to say 'no' when you can't do something.(事实上，当你不能做某事时，说'不'是一种礼貌)"提到拒绝别人，结合下文的转折"However, they will understand finally.(然而，他们最终会理解的)"可知，空处是说人们一开始不理解，F项"一开始人们可能会对你失望"符合语境，故选F。
④下文"If you need to stop, step to the side, and don't block building entrances.(如果你需要停下来，请走到旁边，不要挡住建筑物的入口)"提到需要停下来时的正确做法，走到旁边停下来而不是挡住入口，G项"注意不要让一大群人挡住人行道"与下文语义一致，故选G。
⑤根据本段小标题"Be on time(准时)"可知，本段关于良好礼仪的建议是要守时，B项"礼貌要求你尽量准时"符合本段主题，故选B。
7.答案：DAGCF
解析：①根据空前的"Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions, and mannerisms (言谈举止) to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively (本能地) rather than consciously.(肢体语言是利用身体行为、表情和习惯来进行非语言交流，通常是本能地而不是有意识地进行的)"可知，肢体语言是一种利用身体行为、表情和习惯进行的非语言性交流，结合下文中的"Facial expressions.(面部表情)"、"Body movement and posture.(身体动作和姿势。)"、"Gestures.(姿势)"以及"space.(空间)"可知，下文讲述的是四种不同的肢体语言，由此可知，此空处起到承上启下的作用，D选项"There are many different types of nonverbal communication or body language.(有许多不同类型的非语言交流或肢体语言)"承接上文中肢体语言的定义，并引出了下文中各种不同的肢体语言，符合语境。故选D项。
②根据本段主题句"Facial expressions.(面部表情)"可知，本段讲述的内容是面部表情这种肢体语言，结合空后的"The facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are the same across cultures.(在不同文化中，表达快乐、悲伤、愤怒、惊讶、恐惧和厌恶的面部表情都是一样的。)"可知，不同的文化中，很多面部表情表达是一样的，A选项"And facial expressions are universal.(面部表情是通用的。)"与主题一致，且与空后的内容吻合。故选A项。
③根据本段主题句"Body movement and posture.(身体动作和姿势。)"可知，本段讲述的肢体语言是与身体动作和姿势相关，G选项"This type of nonverbal communication includes your posture and your unnoticeable movements.(这种类型的非语言交流包括你的姿势和你不引人注意的动作。)"讲述的内容与身体姿势种动作相关，对该类型肢体语言的进一步解释，与主题吻合且This type of nonverbal communication指代的内容与主题句一致 。故选G项。
④根据空后的"While the "OK" sign made with the hand, for example, usually conveys a positive message in English-speaking countries, it's considered offensive in countries such as Germany, Russia, and Brazil.(例如，在英语国家，用手做"OK"的手势通常传达积极的信息，但在德国、俄罗斯和巴西等国家，这个手势被认为是无礼的。)"可知，该句举例说明空前的内容，由此可知，此空处表达的容应该是肢体语言在不同国家表示的意义不同，C选项"However, the meaning of some of them can be very different across cultures.(然而，其中一些肢体动作的含义在不同的文化中可能会有很大的不同。)"讲述的内容为一些肢体动作的含义因文化不同而异，与空后列举的内容语义一致。故选C项。
⑤根据本段的主题句"Space.(空间)"可知，该部分讲述的是与空间距离相关的肢体语言，F选项"Have you ever felt uncomfortable during a talk because the other person was standing too close (你是否曾经因为别人站得太近而感到不舒服 )"利用提问的方式讲述的是站的距离太近会让人们觉得不舒服，与本段主题吻合，且空后"We all have a need for physical space, although that need differs depending on the culture, the situation, and the closeness of the relationship.(我们都需要身体空间，尽管这种需求因文化、环境和关系的亲密程度而异。)"回答了空处提出的问题，符合语境。故选F项。
8.答案：FGBEC
解析：①根据上文"Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. (谷雨是春季的最后一季，从4月19日开始，到5月4日结束。)"可知，本句承接上文，说明谷雨节气的特点。故F选项"谷雨预示着寒冷天气的结束和气温的迅速上升。"符合语境，故选F。
②根据上文"Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. (谷雨带来了气温和降雨量的显著增加，谷物长得又快又壮。)"可知，本段主要介绍了谷雨的时候庄稼长得很好，G选项中crops对应上文grains。故G选项"现在是保护庄稼不受害虫侵害的时候了。"符合语境，故选G。
③根据上文"Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. (谷雨发生在春末夏初之间，罕有的冷空气南下，北方的冷空气挥之不去。)"以及后文"With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent. (由于土壤干燥、大气不稳定和大风，大风和沙尘暴变得更加频繁。)"可知，本句主要说明了导致大风和沙尘暴频繁的天气原因。故B选项"从四月底到五月初，气温的上升比三月要高得多"符合语境，故选B。
④根据上文"People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes "toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk". (中国北方人有在谷雨时节吃香椿的传统。中国有句古话叫"雨前香椿嫩如丝")"可知，本句承接上文，介绍香椿的特点。故E选项"这种蔬菜营养丰富，可以帮助增强免疫系统。"符合语境，故选E。
⑤根据上文"The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. (谷雨节是中国北方沿海地区渔村庆祝的节日。谷雨标志着渔民们一年中第一次航行的开始。这个习俗可以追溯到2000多年前，当时人们相信他们欠了神一个好收成，谁保护他们免受风暴的海洋。)"可知，本句主要介绍谷雨时人们的庆祝活动。故C选项"人们会举行祭祀仪式，祈求丰收和亲人的平安航行。"符合语境，故选C。
1. A Taste of Chinese Tea Culture
China's traditional tea-making practices have been added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产)items. ①______.
The origins of tea
Tea is believed to have originated in China. Ancient Chinese people first chewed on raw tea leaves for medicinal purposes, then added them to soups or greens, and made tea to drink.
The functions of tea
Ancient Chinese books recorded tea's positive health effects, such as curing indigestion and improving brain function. ②______. For example, Myoan Eisai, a Japanese Buddhist, praised the value of tea as a medicine in his book.
③______
Tea has gained widespread popularity since the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, especially in literary circles, including the famous Chinese poets Bai Juyi, Su Shi, and Lu You who all wrote poems about tea, making the Chinese culture passed down one generation after another.
Tea-making skills
Since ancient times, Chinese people have been planting, picking, making and drinking tea. Traditional tea processing techniques are mainly found in four major regions for tea production in China. Associated social practices, however, are spread throughout the country and shared by multiple minority nationalities. ④______.
Tea's role in building cultural bridges
⑤______, dating back to the old days when it was important produce on the ancient Silk Road and the ancient Tea Horse Road.
A. Cultural value of tea
B. Famous tea lovers in history
C. Let's have a taste of Chinese tea culture
D. In 2020 China ranked first in the world for tea leaves production
E. Besides reprocessed teas, there are over 2,000 tea varieties in China
F. Chinese tea's medical purposes are also recognized in other countries
G. Tea has long been bridging the friendship between China and the world
2. The Qingming Festival is usually celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates (起源) from the saying "Plants start to revive (复活) and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way." Thus, the festival is called Qingming, which means "clean and bright". ①_____ Tomb sweeping is aimed at commemorating family ancestors, while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.
Traditional customs
Tomb sweeping. ②_____ On this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clear the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors' blessing for the rest of the year.
Spring outings. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family. ③_____
Traditional food
Qingtuan is a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand. ④_____ It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice. Stuffed (装满) with sweetened bean paste, Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable. In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns known as Huamo, which are made into different shapes. ⑤_____ Some are for peaceful family life, while others represent (象征) the wish for health.
A. Each different look brings a good blessing.
B. The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.
C. The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.
D. Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.
E. Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.
F. Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.
G. It is popular in Jiangnan.
3. Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year. Still, bitter cold can't prevent people from enjoying their lives. ①_____
Enjoy Mutton hot pot and baked sweet potato.
Mutton hot pot, and baked sweet potato are two recommended foods for Minor Cold. ②_____ It can help prevent cold from harming their organs. The yang energy in the three types of food is strengthened through their method of cooking: boiling, stir frying and baking.
Eat Laba porridge.
Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge. ③_____ Local people in Beijing often cook Laba porridge on the night of the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month. After one night's slow simmering, all the ingredients melt into the porridge in the morning of the eighth day, becoming a warm delicacy to enjoy on cold days.
④_____
People in Nanjing used to take Minor Cold quite seriously, and they still keep a custom of eating vegetable rice to celebrate this solar term. The rice is steamed with aijiaohuang, sausage and salted duck that are all the specialties in Nanjing.
Make Chinese traditional herbal medicine.
⑤_____ Many people need them to prepare new medicines, which will be consumed before the Lunar New Year.
A. Stock up for New Year.
B. Taste Nanjing vegetable rice.
C. It is made from over 20 kinds of nuts, cereals and dried fruits.
D. Minor Cold is also the busiest time for doctors and pharmacies,
E. Here are some things that help us stay warm during Minor Cold.
F. Beef, sesame and walnuts are also good choices for Minor Cold.
G. According to Chinese tradition, people eat food containing more yang energy.
4. The Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. Which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. ①_____.
Climbing mountain
People like to climb mountains during this festival. One reason is that the ninth lunar month. With clear autumn sky and clean air. Is a good time for sightseeing. ②_____. It is really refreshing to climb mountains and enjoy the beautiful nature at this time in autumn.
Climbing mountains also refers to "climbing to a higher position". Another reason why climbing mountains is valued by people. especially by the elderly, is that it has a meaning of "climbing to longevity(长寿)". Climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty. ③_____.
Drinking the chrysanthemum flower(菊花) wine
The chrysanthemum flower wine is unique in brewing (M). In ancient times. People usually picked fresh chrysanthemum flowers and leaves on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. And put the mixture of them and grains into the wine. ④_____. The wine is said to have good effects on sharpness of the eyes. The drop in high blood pressure. Loss of weight and removal of stomach trouble. Thus contributing to longevity.
⑤_____
The Double Ninth cake is also known as the "flower cake". It dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. It is said that in the beginning the cake was prepared after gathering crops in autumn for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season, and it gradually grew into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Festival.
A. Making the "flower cake"
B. Eating Double Ninth cakes
C. A lot of poems were devoted to this custom
D. Therefore people love to go on an outing in this month
E. It would not be drunk until the same day of the next year
F. Here are some traditional customs of the Double Ninth Festival
G. However few Chinese people are aware of the importance of the festival
5. Food plays an essential role in our lives and rightfully so: The food we eat is related to our culture. ①______. Don't believe me Here's why food is the best way to understand a culture:
②______
It doesn't matter where you're from-you have to eat. Your social culture most likely developed from the need to eat. Once they surpassed hunting and gathering, many early civilizations organized themselves in ways that promoted food distribution and production. That also meant that the animals, land and resources you were near governed what you'd consume and how you'd prepare and cook it.
Food preservation techniques are unique to climates and lifestyles.
Ever wonder why the process to preserve meat is so different around the world ③______. In Morocco, if preserved correctly, Khlea, a dish, is still good for two years when stored at room temperature. That makes much sense in Morocco, which has had a strong nomadic(游牧的)population, desert landscape, and extremely warm, dry temperatures.
The main local cuisines illustrate historical eating patterns.
Some societies have cuisines that are entirely based on meat, and others are almost entirely plant-based. India's cuisine is extremely varied from region to region, with meat and wheat heavy dishes in the far north, to spectacular fish delicacies in the east, to rice-based vegetarian diets in the south. ④______.
Food tourism.
⑤______. A food tourist won't just focus on having a pint at Oktoberfest, but will be interested in learning the German beer making process, and possibly how they can make their own fresh beer. Since their interest in food is more than meal deep, the tourists have the chance to learn local preparation techniques that can lead to other aspects of a particular region's culture.
A. Food affects the civilization
B. Food is a universal necessity
C. And the western part is home to strict vegetarians
D. Some people have a trip just for enjoying the food
E. It has to do with local resources, needs, and climates
F. You can learn much about a particular culture by exploring their food
G. Some people have taken the combination of food and culture to a new level
6. Good etiquette(礼仪) is the oil that keeps society running well, which is a list of agreed—upon social rules that let everyone know what to expect when they interact with others. ①________
●Write complete sentences for email, but not texts
②________ Thus, it's fine to ignore strict grammar rules when you send a text. Texts are supposed to be short and can use pictures and punctuation is often omitted(省略). Emails, on the other hand, are still a bit more formal. They generally contain more text. This means you should write in complete sentences with good grammar, spelling and punctuation(标点符号).
●Don't say yes when you mean no
A common etiquette mistake people make is not being honest and instead saying "yes" or "maybe" when what they really mean is "no". Actually, it's good manners to say "no" when you can't do something. ③________ However, they will understand finally. The trick is to learn how to say no or refuse an invitation without apologizing but in a way that is still polite and respectful.
●Walk with the flow
In most places, it's considered polite to keep to the right on sidewalks, stairs and trails, allowing people to pass you on the left. You should keep moving with the flow. ④________ If you need to stop, step to the side, and don't block building entrances.
●Be on time
Sometimes being late is just a bad case, but if you're late often, it says that your time is more important than everyone else's. ⑤________ If something has come up, you should let people know. But if it's an ongoing problem, you should make a real effort to learn to stop being late.
A. It is a good way to show your honesty.
B. Polite manners say you should try to be on time.
C. Texts are significant for people to communicate.
D. Texting has made communicating very informal.
E. Here are various recommendations that may help you.
F. People may be disappointed with you at first.
G. Be careful not to block the sidewalk with a large group.
7. While the key to success in both personal and professional relationships lies in your ability to communicate well, it's not the words that you use but your nonverbal cues or "body language" that speak the loudest. Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions, and mannerisms (言谈举止) to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively (本能地) rather than consciously. ①_______
Facial expressions. The human face is extremely expressive, able to convey countless emotions without saying a word. ②_______ The facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are the same across cultures.
Body movement and posture. Consider how your perceptions of people are affected by the way they sit, walk, stand, or hold their head. The way you move and carry yourself communicates a wealth of information to the world. ③_______
Gestures. Gestures are woven into the fabric of our daily lives. You may wave, point, or use your hands when arguing or speaking energetically, often expressing yourself with gestures without thinking. ④_______ While the "OK" sign made with the hand, for example, usually conveys a positive message in English-speaking countries, it's considered offensive in countries such as Germany, Russia, and Brazil. So, it's important to be careful of how you use gestures to avoid misinterpretation.
Space.⑤_______ We all have a need for physical space, although that need differs depending on the culture, the situation, and the closeness of the relationship. You can use it to communicate many different nonverbal messages, including signals of closeness and affection or aggression.
A. And facial expressions are universal.
B. All the feelings in mind can be seen on the face.
C. However, the meaning of some of them can be very different across cultures.
D. There are many different types of nonverbal communication or body language.
E. Think about the very different messages given by a weak handshake, a warm bear hug.
F. Have you ever felt uncomfortable during a talk because the other person was standing too close
G. This type of nonverbal communication includes your posture and your unnoticeable movements.
8. Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. ①_____ Here are five things that you may not know about the Grain Rain
Key time for agriculture
Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. ②_____
Sandstorms occur
Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. ③_____ With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent.
Drinking tea
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is rich in vitamins and amino acids, which can help to remove heat from the body and is good for the eyes.
Eating toona sinensis (香椿)
People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes "toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk". ④_____ It is also good for the stomach and skin.
Grain Rain Festival
The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. ⑤_____
A. The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.
B. From the end of April to the beginning of May, the temperature rises much higher than it does in March.
C. People would stage sacrifice rites to pray for a bountiful harvest and a safe voyage for their loved ones.
D. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
E. The vegetable is nutritious and can help to strengthen the immune system.
F. The Grain Rain signals the end of cold weather and a rapid rise in temperature
G. It's a time to protect the crops from insect pests.
答案以及解析
1.答案：CFAEG
解析：①根据 The origins of tea 茶的起源。和 The functions of tea 茶的功能。等小标题可知，下文主要是在介绍茶的文化。C项"Let's have a taste of Chinese tea culture 让我们尝尝中国的茶文化"符合语境。故正确答案为C。
②根据 For example, Myoan Eisai, a Japanese Buddhist priest, praised the value of tea as a medicine in his book. 例如，日本佛教牧师妙安卫在他的书中赞扬了茶作为一种药物的价值。可知，此处主要讲在国外茶的药用功能。F项"Chinese tea's medical purposes are also recognized in other parts of the world 中国茶的医疗用途在世界其他地区也得到认可"符合语境，其中 other parts of the world 和后文 a Japanese Buddhist priest 对应。故正确答案为F。
③根据 Tea has gained widespread popularity since the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, especially in literary circles, including with the famous Chinese poets Bai Juyi, Su Shi, and Lu You, who all wrote poems about tea. 自唐代和宋代以来，茶就得到了广泛的欢迎。尤其是在文学界，包括中国著名诗人白居易、苏轼和陆游，他们都写过关于茶的诗。可知，本段讲述了历史上唐宋时期茶的普及和流行，特别提到了茶出现在白居易、苏轼和陆游等的文学作品中。B项"Cultural value of tea 茶的文化价值符合语境"。故正确答案为A。
④根据 Traditional tea processing techniques are mainly found in four major regions for tea production in China. Associated social practices, however, are spread throughout the country and shared by multiple ethnic groups. 传统的茶叶加工技术主要存在于中国四个主要的茶叶生产地区。然而，相关的社会习俗在全国各地传播，并为多个族裔群体所共享。可知，此处主要讲茶工艺在不同民族中传播。E项"Together with reprocessed teas, there are over 2,000 tea varieties in China 与再加工茶一起，中国有2000多种茶"符合语境。故正确答案为E。
⑤根据 Tea's role in building cultural bridges 茶在构建文化桥梁中的作用。以及后文可知，本段主要讲茶作为不同国家文化交流桥梁的作用。G项"Tea has long been a means of building peace and friendship between China and the world 长期以来，茶一直是中国与世界建立和平与友谊的一种手段"符合语境。故正确答案为G。
2.答案：CBEGA
解析：①下文"Tomb sweeping is aimed at commemorating family ancestors, while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.(扫墓是为了纪念家族祖先,而春游让每个人都有机会欣赏美丽的风景,享受这个季节)"解释了"Tomb sweeping"和"going on a spring outing"两项清明节习俗的意义,是对C项"The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.(清明节的两项主要活动是扫墓和春游)"内容的阐述,上下文句意连贯。故选C。
②根据空前小标题"Tomb sweeping.(扫墓)"可知,本段主要是介绍清明的扫墓习俗。B项"The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.(扫墓的传统起源于秦朝)"承接上文,介绍扫墓的起源,上下文句意连贯。故选B。
③根据空前小标题"Spring outing.(春游)"可知,本段主要介绍清明的春游习俗。上文"People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family.(人们可以和他们的朋友和家人在户外度过美好的时光)"提出"在户外度过美好的时光",E项"Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.(踢足球和放风筝是很受欢迎的活动)"承接上文,介绍了在户外可以进行的活动,上下文句意连贯。故选E。
④根据上文"Qingtuan is a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand.(青团是一种绿色的饭团,很小,可以放进你的手)"介绍了清明传统食物中的青团,G项"It is popular in Jiangnan.(它在江南地区很流行)"承接上文,说明食用青团的地域,句中"It"即上文中的"Qingtuan",上下文句意连贯。故选G。
⑤根据上文"In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns known as Huamo, which are made into different shapes.(为了庆祝清明,陕西人会制作各种形状的馒头,称为"花馍")"中提到"花馍",A项"Each different look brings a good blessing.(每一个不同的形状都带来了美好的祝福)"承接上文,介绍"花馍"每一个独特的形状都有美好的寓意,选项中"different look"与上文"different shapes"相照应,上下文句意连贯。故选A。
3.答案：EGCBD
解析：①根据上文"Minor Cold is the 23rd solar term of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. For most areas of China, it marks the start of the coldest days of the year. Still, bitter cold can't prevent people from enjoying their lives.(小寒是中国传统二十四节气中的第23个节气。对于中国大部分地区来说，这标志着一年中最冷的日子的开始。尽管如此，严寒并不能阻止人们享受生活)"以及后文主要介绍小寒的一些饮食习俗可知，有一些食物可以帮助人们御寒。故E选项"这里有一些东西可以帮助我们在小寒期间保持温暖"符合语境，故选E。
②根据上文"Mutton hot pot, and baked sweet potato are two recommended foods for Minor Cold.(羊肉火锅和烤红薯是小寒的两种推荐食物)"以及后文"It can help prevent cold from harming their organs. The yang energy in the three types of food is strengthened through their method of cooking: boiling, stir frying and baking.(它可以帮助防止寒冷伤害他们的器官。这三种食物的阳气是通过它们的烹饪方法来增强的：煮、炒、烤)"可知，本句说明吃羊肉和红薯是因为属于阳性食物。故G选项"根据中国的传统，人们吃含有更多阳气的食物"符合语境，故选G。
③根据上文"Another important traditional food for Minor Cold is Laba porridge.(小寒另一种重要的传统食物是腊八粥)"可知，本句承接上文，说明腊八粥是用什么制作的。故C选项"它是由20多种坚果、谷物和干果制成的"符合语境，故选C。
④根据本段内容"People in Nanjing used to take Minor Cold quite seriously, and they still keep a custom of eating vegetable rice to celebrate this solar term. The rice is steamed with aijiaohuang, sausage and salted duck that are all the specialties in Nanjing.(南京人过去很重视小寒，他们仍然保留着吃蔬菜饭来庆祝这个节气的习俗。米饭是用南京的特色菜艾椒黄、香肠和咸鸭肉蒸的)"可知，本段主要介绍了南京蔬菜饭，故B选项"品尝南京蔬菜饭"符合语境，故选B。
⑤根据后文"Many people need them to prepare new medicines, which will be consumed before the Lunar New Year.(许多人需要他们来准备新的药物，这些药物将在农历新年前被消耗掉)"可知，后文提到了人们需要某些人来准备新的药物，可推测是医疗方面的人员。故D选项"小寒也是医生和药房最忙的时候"符合语境，故选D。
4.答案：FDCEB
解析：①根据上文"The Chongyang Festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival,"和下文的三个小标题可知,本文是关于重阳节的介绍,下文介绍了重阳节的一些习俗，故F项符合文意。
②根据上文"the ninth lunar month, with clear autumn sky and clean air, is a good time for sightseeing"可知，D项(因此，人们喜欢在这个月份去郊游)与上文形成因果关系，符合逻辑。
③根据上文"Climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty."可知,在重阳节登山在唐代就已经流行了。C项表明了流行的证据，符合语境。
④根据本段主旨句可知,选项应与wine有关,故E项(酒要到来年的这一天才能喝)符合文意。
⑤根据下文"The Double Ninth cake is also known as the 'flower cake'."可知,这一部分主要介绍了吃重阳糕这一习俗,故选B项。
5.答案：FBECG
解析：①根据上文"Food plays an essential role in our lives and rightfully so: The food we eat is related to our culture.(食物在我们的生活中扮演着至关重要的角色,因此：我们吃的食物与我们的文化有关)"和下文"Here's why food is the best way to understand a culture:(以下是为什么食物是了解一种文化的最佳方式)"可知,我们吃的食物和我们的文化有关,且下文介绍了为什么食物是了解文化的最佳方式。由此可知,我们可以通过食物探索文化。F项"You can learn much about a particular culture by exploring their food(你可以通过探索他们的食物来了解一个特定的文化)"符合题意,承上启下。故选F。
②空处为本段小标题。根据下文"It doesn't matter where you're from-you have to eat. Your social culture most likely developed from the need to eat. Once they surpassed hunting and gathering, many early civilizations organized themselves in ways that promoted food distribution and production. That also meant that the animals, land and resources you were near governed what you'd consume and how you'd prepare and cook it.(你来自哪里并不重要—你必须吃东西。你的社会文化很可能是从吃的需求发展而来的。一旦他们超越了狩猎和采集,许多早期文明就以促进食物分配和生产的方式组织起来。这也意味着你周围的动物、土地和资源决定了你吃什么,以及你如何准备和烹饪)"可知,食物是必须的,无论你来自哪儿以及何种社会形态。B项"Food is a universal necessity(食物是普遍的必需品)"符合本段主旨。故选B。
③根据上文"Ever wonder why the process to preserve meat is so different around the world (有没有想过为什么世界各地保存肉类过程如此不同 )"可知,上文提出保存肉类过程为什么不同的问题。由此推知,空处应对该问题做出回答。E项"It has to do with local resources, needs, and climates(这与当地的资源、需求和气候有关)"符合题意,对上文问题进行回答。故选E。
④空处位于段末,应承接上文。根据上文"India's cuisine is extremely varied from region to region, with meat and wheat heavy dishes in the far north, to spectacular fish delicacies in the east, to rice-based vegetarian diets in the south.(印度的烹饪因地区而异,在遥远的北方以肉和小麦为主,在东部以美味的鱼类为主,在南部则以米饭为主的素食)"可是,上文陈述了印度南、北、东部烹饪的特点。由此推知,下文应陈述印度西部的烹饪或饮食特点。C项"And the western part is home to strict vegetarians(而西部则是严格素食主义者的家园)"符合题意。故选C。
⑤根据下文"A food tourist won't just focus on having a pint at Oktoberfest, but will be interested in learning the German beer making process, and possibly how they can make their own fresh beer. (美食游客不会只关注在啤酒节上喝上一品脱,他们还会对了解德国啤酒的制作过程感兴趣,可能还会对他们如何制作自己的新鲜啤酒感兴趣)"可知,美食游客不仅对当地美食感兴趣,还对美食的制作,以及自己如何制作当地美食感兴趣。由此可知,美食游客把食物和文化的联系提到的一个新的高度。G项"Some people have taken the combination of food and culture to a new level(有些人把食物和文化的结合提升到了一个新的高度)"符合题意。故选G。
6.答案：EDFGB
解析：这是一篇说明文，文章就良好礼仪提出了一些建议。
①上文"Good etiquette (礼仪) is the oil that keeps society running well, which is a list of agreed 一upon social rules that let everyone know what to expect when they interact with others.(良好的礼仪是保持社会正常运转的石油，它是一系列公认的社会规则，让每个人都知道在与他人交往时应该期待什么)"提到良好的礼仪的作用，下文对此介绍了一些建议，E项"这里有一些建议可能会对你有所帮助"承上启下，符合语境，故选E。
②根据下文"Thus, it's fine to ignore strict grammar rules when you send a text.(因此，在发短信时忽略严格的语法规则是可以的)"说明发短信没有那么正式，D项"发短信让交流变得非常不正式"符合语境，故选D。
③上文"Actually, it's good manners to say 'no' when you can't do something.(事实上，当你不能做某事时，说'不'是一种礼貌)"提到拒绝别人，结合下文的转折"However, they will understand finally.(然而，他们最终会理解的)"可知，空处是说人们一开始不理解，F项"一开始人们可能会对你失望"符合语境，故选F。
④下文"If you need to stop, step to the side, and don't block building entrances.(如果你需要停下来，请走到旁边，不要挡住建筑物的入口)"提到需要停下来时的正确做法，走到旁边停下来而不是挡住入口，G项"注意不要让一大群人挡住人行道"与下文语义一致，故选G。
⑤根据本段小标题"Be on time(准时)"可知，本段关于良好礼仪的建议是要守时，B项"礼貌要求你尽量准时"符合本段主题，故选B。
7.答案：DAGCF
解析：①根据空前的"Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions, and mannerisms (言谈举止) to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively (本能地) rather than consciously.(肢体语言是利用身体行为、表情和习惯来进行非语言交流，通常是本能地而不是有意识地进行的)"可知，肢体语言是一种利用身体行为、表情和习惯进行的非语言性交流，结合下文中的"Facial expressions.(面部表情)"、"Body movement and posture.(身体动作和姿势。)"、"Gestures.(姿势)"以及"space.(空间)"可知，下文讲述的是四种不同的肢体语言，由此可知，此空处起到承上启下的作用，D选项"There are many different types of nonverbal communication or body language.(有许多不同类型的非语言交流或肢体语言)"承接上文中肢体语言的定义，并引出了下文中各种不同的肢体语言，符合语境。故选D项。
②根据本段主题句"Facial expressions.(面部表情)"可知，本段讲述的内容是面部表情这种肢体语言，结合空后的"The facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are the same across cultures.(在不同文化中，表达快乐、悲伤、愤怒、惊讶、恐惧和厌恶的面部表情都是一样的。)"可知，不同的文化中，很多面部表情表达是一样的，A选项"And facial expressions are universal.(面部表情是通用的。)"与主题一致，且与空后的内容吻合。故选A项。
③根据本段主题句"Body movement and posture.(身体动作和姿势。)"可知，本段讲述的肢体语言是与身体动作和姿势相关，G选项"This type of nonverbal communication includes your posture and your unnoticeable movements.(这种类型的非语言交流包括你的姿势和你不引人注意的动作。)"讲述的内容与身体姿势种动作相关，对该类型肢体语言的进一步解释，与主题吻合且This type of nonverbal communication指代的内容与主题句一致 。故选G项。
④根据空后的"While the "OK" sign made with the hand, for example, usually conveys a positive message in English-speaking countries, it's considered offensive in countries such as Germany, Russia, and Brazil.(例如，在英语国家，用手做"OK"的手势通常传达积极的信息，但在德国、俄罗斯和巴西等国家，这个手势被认为是无礼的。)"可知，该句举例说明空前的内容，由此可知，此空处表达的容应该是肢体语言在不同国家表示的意义不同，C选项"However, the meaning of some of them can be very different across cultures.(然而，其中一些肢体动作的含义在不同的文化中可能会有很大的不同。)"讲述的内容为一些肢体动作的含义因文化不同而异，与空后列举的内容语义一致。故选C项。
⑤根据本段的主题句"Space.(空间)"可知，该部分讲述的是与空间距离相关的肢体语言，F选项"Have you ever felt uncomfortable during a talk because the other person was standing too close (你是否曾经因为别人站得太近而感到不舒服 )"利用提问的方式讲述的是站的距离太近会让人们觉得不舒服，与本段主题吻合，且空后"We all have a need for physical space, although that need differs depending on the culture, the situation, and the closeness of the relationship.(我们都需要身体空间，尽管这种需求因文化、环境和关系的亲密程度而异。)"回答了空处提出的问题，符合语境。故选F项。
8.答案：FGBEC
解析：①根据上文"Grain Rain, as the last term in spring, starts on April 19 and ends on May 4. (谷雨是春季的最后一季，从4月19日开始，到5月4日结束。)"可知，本句承接上文，说明谷雨节气的特点。故F选项"谷雨预示着寒冷天气的结束和气温的迅速上升。"符合语境，故选F。
②根据上文"Grain Rain brings a marked increase in temperature and rainfall and the grains grow faster and stronger. (谷雨带来了气温和降雨量的显著增加，谷物长得又快又壮。)"可知，本段主要介绍了谷雨的时候庄稼长得很好，G选项中crops对应上文grains。故G选项"现在是保护庄稼不受害虫侵害的时候了。"符合语境，故选G。
③根据上文"Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the north. (谷雨发生在春末夏初之间，罕有的冷空气南下，北方的冷空气挥之不去。)"以及后文"With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds, gales and sandstorms become more frequent. (由于土壤干燥、大气不稳定和大风，大风和沙尘暴变得更加频繁。)"可知，本句主要说明了导致大风和沙尘暴频繁的天气原因。故B选项"从四月底到五月初，气温的上升比三月要高得多"符合语境，故选B。
④根据上文"People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes "toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk". (中国北方人有在谷雨时节吃香椿的传统。中国有句古话叫"雨前香椿嫩如丝")"可知，本句承接上文，介绍香椿的特点。故E选项"这种蔬菜营养丰富，可以帮助增强免疫系统。"符合语境，故选E。
⑤根据上文"The Grain Rain festival is celebrated by fishing villages in the coastal areas of northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermen's first voyage of the year. The custom dates back more than 2,000 years ago, when people believed they owed a good harvest to the gods, who protected them from the stormy seas. (谷雨节是中国北方沿海地区渔村庆祝的节日。谷雨标志着渔民们一年中第一次航行的开始。这个习俗可以追溯到2000多年前，当时人们相信他们欠了神一个好收成，谁保护他们免受风暴的海洋。)"可知，本句主要介绍谷雨时人们的庆祝活动。故C选项"人们会举行祭祀仪式，祈求丰收和亲人的平安航行。"符合语境，故选C。