专题-S331阅读理解 人教版必修三 题型特训
UNIT 3 Diverse Cultures
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 - 5
二、 进阶练习 Passage 6 -10
三、 高阶提升 Passage 11-15
一、 初阶练手
Passage 1
（23-24高一下·河北石家庄·期末）We spoke to three students from around the world about different national holidays. There are different customs for each festival.
Tan Xiaodong, 15, Hong Kong, China
“It’ll soon be Chinese New Year. Before it, well clean the house and decorate it for good luck. Every shop is going to close for a few days and we’ll go out a lot to celebrate in the streets. We might go and see the lion and dragon dances in the city center. I love this festival.”
Wendy, 16, Sydney, Australia
“Australia Day is on 26th January and its an important holiday here. We always have a Monday off, so we celebrate for three days. My parents and I go to the countryside for a picnic and friends always come over. Many people go to beach parties or street parties and there’s lots of music and dancing. What fun!”
Amy.14. New York, U. S. A．
“The first Thanksgiving Day was hundreds of years ago when Europeans who came to America thanked God for his help. It’s still a very important day for families to be together. This year we’re going to visit my grandparents and well eat a delicious meal of turkey. Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November every year.”
1. During the Chinese New Year, tourists can ______.
A．do a lot of shopping B．eat turkeys
C．decorate the house for good luck D．see lion and dragon dances
2. On Australia day, families often ______.
A．have a party at school B．go to a swimming pool
C．have a meal in the countryside D．clean the house and dance
3. From the passage, we can learn that ______.
A．different festivals have different customs
B．Australia Day is an important day for family members to get together
C．many people go out for a picnic with friends before Chinese New Year
D．the first Thanksgiving Day was born a hundred years ago
Passage 2
（23-24高一下·陕西西安·期中）Florida is a desirable place to retire because of the suitable cost of living and location close to the beach. In addition, it has provided different kinds of services to support the retirement community. Here are some best Florida cities for retirement.Miami
Population: about 605,800
Share of population age 65+: 18.2%
Median monthly rent: about $1,500
Miami has higher housing and costly health care, so seniors retiring in Miami need to face the higher cost of living. However, it offers retirees plenty of activities. It’s more expensive, but the rich cultural experience, dining, shopping, and health care services are top-tier.Fort Myers
Population: about 752,200
Share of population age 65+: 28.4%
Median monthly rent: about $1,300
Fort Myers scored well on the desirability and happiness metrics (指标). Many retirees are able to comfortably afford a home, which frees up retirement income for other important expenses. Seniors in Fort Myers can create a relaxing beach retirement lifestyle, even on a limited budget.Tallahassee
Population: about 382,700
Share of population age 65+: 14.6%
Median monthly rent: about $1,000
Tallahassee has four clear seasons, and its short winters are colder than the state’s coastal areas. Housing is more affordable here than in other Florida cities. Retirees can take classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida, or enjoy one of Tallahassee’s many museums, historic sites and parks.Ocala
Population: about 370,000
Share of population age 65+: 28.5%
Median monthly rent: about $990
This equestrian (马术) town is best known for award-winning horses. Retirees can attend horse shows and equestrian events and enjoy regular horseback rides. Ocala’s inexpensive housing makes it easy to relocate to the area. The Ocala National Forest has hundreds of lakes, rivers and springs where you can swim and fish.
1. What is an advantage of Miami
A．It offers services in a wide variety. B．It gives the suitable cost of living.
C．It provides discount housing. D．It organizes volunteer activities.
2. Which is the best if retirees want to get education after retiring
A．Miami. B．Fort Myers. C．Tallahassee. D．Ocala.
3. What can retirees do in Ocala
A．Create a beach retirement lifestyle. B．Explore the depth of the forest.
C．Visit many historic sites. D．Take part in equestrian events.
Passage 3
（23-24高一下·山东聊城·开学考试）Coffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!
Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a café or bar (酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip (小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. It is espresso with a little more water added, but still served in a small cup. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in non-touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.
Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafés in the Italian town I’m living in. These cafés sell different kinds of mouth-watering pastries — either plain (无馅料的) or filled with cream, chocolate, etc — as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.
Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Normally, an espresso or a macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk) costs around a euro and a cappuccino about ?1.50! They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.
1. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed
A．By time. B．By space.
C．By example. D．By comparison.
2. Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions
A．Espresso. B．Lungo.
C．Cappuccino. D．Macchiato.
3. What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy
A．Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.
B．Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.
C．Italians like to take short breaks from work for coffee.
D．Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.
Passage 4
（23-24高一下·安徽·阶段练习）Known as kung fu in the West, Chinese martial arts come in many forms. From aunties in the park to Shaolin monks (和尚), everyone is, in fact, practicing kung fu.
Tai chi
Tai chi, or Taijiquan as it is more commonly known, is perhaps more connected with aunties in the park than with powerful martial artists. But tai chi is practiced for both its health benefits and as defense training. Tai chi features its slow movements. Meeting brute force (蛮劲) with brute force is sure to leave both sides injured. Meeting brute force with softness, however, allows the incoming force to exhaust itself so it can more easily be redirected.
Wing Chun
Like tai chi, Wing Chun is based on a philosophy of overcoming hardness by softness. Relaxation and calmness are central to Wing Chun’s fighting style. Wing Chun’s two most famous practitioners were Yip Man and his pupil, Bruce Lee.
Bajiquan
Bajiquan, meaning eight extreme fists, is much more forceful in style than tai chi or Wing Chun. It features explosive, short-range motions and is famous for its elbow and shoulder strikes. The first practitioner clearly identified in history was a man named Wu Zhong.
Sanda
Sanda, also known as Sanshou, is a mixture of traditional kung fu and modern combat practices. Sanda is believed to have originated from ancient Chinese Lei Tai fights. As part of the development of martial arts sports by the Chinese government, a standard curriculum (课程) for Sanda has been developed.
1. What do tai chi and Wing Chun have in common
A．They have many ageing fans. B．They rely on soft movements.
C．They belong to defense training. D．They are famous for their practitioners.
2. What is the characteristic of Bajiquan
A．Its long history. B．Its explosive motions.
C．Its violent strikes. D．Its extreme requirements.
3. What did Sanda develop from
A．Lei Tai fights. B．A standard curriculum.
C．Traditional practices. D．A philosophic thought.
Passage 5
（23-24高一下·贵州贵阳·阶段练习）Chinese Festivals
As an ancient country, China has various festivals. The Spring Festival
In the evening before the Spring Festival, families get together and have a big meal. Children also get lucky money from parents. The Lantern Festival
During this festival, there is special food called “tang yuan”, which is said to symbolize both the first full moon and family unity and completeness. Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles (谜语) attached to the lanterns.
Stilt walking, drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival
It is to celebrate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, a loyal and highly respected minister, who brought peace and prosperity (繁荣) to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified (诽谤). The Double Seventh Festival
On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, there is a traditional festival full of romance. Recently the youth have celebrated it as Valentine’s Day in China. The Mid-Autumn Festival
It is a traditional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping (礼拜) the moon can be dated back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for members of a family to get together. The Double Ninth Festival
On the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival. People usually climb mountains and eat double-ninth cakes, which means our life will become better and better.
1. Which is NOT included in the entertainments of the Lantern Festival
A．Guessing riddles. B．Lucky money.
C．Drumming. D．Dragon dance.
2. Which of the following festival tells about a Chinese ancestor who showed his love to his homeland
A．The Dragon Boat Festival. B．The Spring Festival.
C．The Double Seventh Festival. D．The Mid-Autumn Festival.
3. What aspect is the Mid-Autumn Festival unique in
A．Families’ reunion.
B．Festival full of romance.
C．Worshipping the moon.
D．Symbolizing the first full moon.
二、 进阶练习
Passage 6
（23-24高一下·宁夏吴忠·期末）China’s Twenty- four Solar Terms is considered to be the country’s fifth great invention. It has been added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录).
The Twenty-four Solar Terms was invented by ancient Chinese. At that time, most people were farmers. They had to learn about the movement of the sun in a year and do the farming accordingly. The Twenty-four Solar Terms shows the changes of climate, seasons and some biological phenomena (生物现象). For example, Rain Water is between February 18th and February 20th. When it comes, the temperature goes up, snow melts and there will be more and more rain. Start of Spring, Start of Summer, Start of Autumn and Start of Winter are openings of the four seasons. Awakening of Insects is between arch 5th and March 6th. During this period, many living things come out after a long winter of silence.
The Twenty-four Solar Terms shows ancient Chinese people’s wisdom. Now it is added to UNESCO’s heritage list. This means that it is accepted and will be accepted by more and more people in the world.
1. Why did ancient Chinese invent the Twenty-four Solar Terms
A．Because they wanted to tell the differences of four seasons.
B．Because they wanted to learn something about the sun.
C．Because they wanted to help them do the farming.
D．Because most of them were farmers.
2. What happens when Awakening of Insects comes
A．Summer begins. B．The temperature goes down.
C．There will be more and more snow. D．The snake comes out after a long winter sleep.
3. How many solar terms are mentioned in the article
A．Two solar terms are mentioned. B．Four solar terms are mentioned.
C．Five solar terms are mentioned. D．Six solar terms are mentioned.
4. According to the passage, which of the following is Not True
A．The Twenty-four Solar Terms shows that ancient Chinese people were wise.
B．The Twenty-four Solar Terms is one of the four great inventions.
C．The Twenty-four Solar Terms is added to UNESCO’s heritage list.
D．The Twenty-four Solar Terms is accepted in the world.
Passage 7
（23-24高一下·海南省直辖县级单位·期末）What should you take when you take an exam Pen, an eraser, a ruler… don’t forget a bottle of water!
Scientist at the University of East London and the University of Westminster did a study on 447 students. Only 111 of them took something to drink. Scientist then compared (比较) their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found those who had brought drinks with them all got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.
“We don’t know why drinking water can be helpful. But scientists said having enough water in our bodies may also cut down on nervousness (紧张不安). This kind of feeling would be bad for exam performances,” said Chris Pawson, PHD of the University of East London.
“Whatever the explanation (解释) is, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的) during exams,” he added.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you. Who knows — it may help you pass the exam.
1. How does the writer start the passage
A．By telling two stories. B．By giving an answer.
C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example.
2. What can we know from the passage
A．Drinking water makes difference to exam results.
B．Most students are afraid to drink much water during exams.
C．Students who do better in their schoolwork can do well in exams.
D．Students may get better grades if they bring water into exam halls.
3. How does water help students in exams
A．It makes them much smarter. B．It makes them feel full during exams.
C．It helps them stay awake and have a good brain. D．It helps them keep cool and have a good brain.
4. What would be the best title for the passage
A．Drinking water in Exams May Help
B．What Students School Do to get Good grades
C．A Study on Different Habits of Drinking Water
D．The Exam Performances of Students at Two British University
Passage 8
（23-24高一下·安徽马鞍山·期末）Phan Thi Kim Chi’s connection with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began at an early age. Growing up in a small village in Vietnam, it was inconvenient for Phan to travel to hospitals in neighboring cities. Whenever she caught a cold or experienced a headache as a child, her family would seek the help of a local TCM practitioner. This led her to major in TCM at a traditional medical school in China. According to Phan, even though TCM has long been commonly practiced and accepted in Vietnam, finding a good school to learn TCM in Vietnam is not easy.
As a foreign student, Phan finds the TCM basic theory course to be the most challenging one in the courses. Being widespread and far-reaching, TCM is deeply connected with Chinese philosophy. It requires years of learning and practice to truly understand the concepts of yin and yang, harmony between human and nature, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Sometimes she even translates the TCM vocabulary and scripts into Vietnamese so she can remember and understand them better.
Overseas students of TCM, like Phan, are not rare. According to a report, the total number of international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6,441 coming from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM.
The fast- developing situation of TCM is not limited to schools and clinics. It has also become a lifestyle choice for many young people.
1. Which of the following best explains “practitioner” underlined in Paragraph 1
A．Visitor. B．Officer. C．Student. D．Doctor.
2. How did Phan Thi Kim Chi find the TCM basic theory course
A．Tough. B．Inspiring. C．Confusing. D．Common.
3. Why are there many numbers mentioned in Paragraph 3
A．To attract more students. B．To prove the popularity of TCM.
C．To show the difficulties of promoting TCM. D．To explain causes of students choosing TCM.
4. What is the best title for the text
A．The Development of TCM B．Global Rise of TCM
C．Promising Future of TCM D．The Hidden Power of TCM
Passage 9
（23-24高一下·贵州黔东南·期末）Different ethnic groups in China have different traditional designs that they use in their clothes, handicrafts, decorations and architecture. These designs have developed over the years because of each particular group’s understanding of the world around them.
Many people, when they see these designs, are struck by their beauty, but they may not think designs are fashionable. But increasingly, more artists are realizing that with a little change, these ethnic designs can be used to create popular modern fashion. Ethnic tradition is also making its way into the global fashion scene.
At the Fiji Fashion Week in 2018, which was attended by some of the world’s best designers, a set of interesting designs from China was widely praised. The designs, featuring elements from the costumes worn by China’s Miao ethnic group were made by a professor at the fashion college of Donghua University in Shanghai, and some of his students. With their bright colors and beautiful embroidery (绣花), the designs showed a true meeting of fashion with tradition.
Yang Huazhen, who was born in a Tibetan village in Sichuan Province, has added the traditional colors of China’s Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups to embroidery crafts, becoming a muse for many global fashion brands. Yang learnt how to make Tibetan and Qiang ethnic embroidery when she was very young, but as an adult she worked as a photo journalist and only did embroidery as a hobby. However, in 2008, Yang who survived the earthquake, decided to help the people who had been affected by the earthquake in Wenchuan, Yang taught embroidery to the women of the area, hoping that they could use the skill to make money and it turned out to be a great success.
1. What’s the majority’s opinion about the ethnic traditional designs
A．They are pretty. B．They are creative.
C．They are modern and popular. D．They are fashionable.
2. What is a feature of designs from China at the 2018 Fiji Fashion Week
A．College students made them. B．They were designed by world best designers.
C．Miao costumes were the source of the creation. D．Miao ethnic group added embroidery to them.
3. What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Loss. B．Inspiration. C．Concern. D．Custom.
4. Which of the following statement best expresses the topic of the passage
A．The ethnic designs are out of date.
B．More and more women do embroidery as a hobby.
C．Young people should learn traditional embroidery.
D．What belongs to an ethnic group also belongs to the world.
Passage 10
（23-24高一下·广东广州·期末）Raised in Bengaluru, Meera Iyer has spent over a decade of her life discovering and restoring the city’s unexplored heritage buildings. The key moment came when she paid a visit to Devanahalli Fort. “It was shocking that many residents of the city were unaware of the presence of heritage buildings,” Meera says. “That realization became the catalyst for me to join INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage).”
Speaking on the topic of what truly makes up history in the eyes of people, Meera comments, “There are thousands of monuments (历史遗迹) in the country protected by ASI (Archaeological Survey of India). However, there are small temples, buildings, schools, and homes that also hold historical significance. The challenge lies in protecting them. I understand that it’s not practical to protect every fragment (碎片) of the past, but there must be a way to document and raise awareness about these sites, so that more of our history can be maintained.”
To deal with the challenge, INTACH hosts heritage walks. The walks mainly focus on the local community and are targeted at the citizens of the city. “While we do welcome tourists and travellers, our emphasis is on engaging the local population,” says Meera. The group has organized hundreds of heritage walks in the local language to reach the goal. The organization also works on the protection of historical buildings. In the past years, it has restored several buildings in and around Bengaluru.
Talking about the future, Meera says, “We face a number of issues, with funding being the major problem. However, my end goal is to find myself without a job. In such a desirable state, heritage is fully protected, and the community as a whole is deeply involved in its protection. While the realization of this goal may be uncertain and not immediate, it remains a significant career.”
1. What does the underlined word “catalyst” in Paragraph I probably mean
A．Tool. B．Reason. C．Purpose. D．Disadvantage.
2. What aspect of cultural protection does Meera call for
A．Education about national heroes. B．Restoration of typical monuments.
C．Attention to varied types of heritage. D．Management of historical documents.
3. What does INTACH try to achieve through heritage walks
A．To familiarize people with local heritage. B．To explore new uses of the city heritage.
C．To raise money for building restoration. D．To attract citizens to local tourism.
4. How does Meera Iyer view her heritage protection work
A．Tiring and costly. B．Inspiring but dangerous.
C．Interesting and shocking. D．Challenging but rewarding.
三、 高阶提升
Passage 11
（23-24高一下·湖南郴州·期末）The Holding Fist (抱拳礼) is a traditional Chinese custom, often seen in martial arts practices. To perform this custom, one must stand tall and straight, clench (握紧) their right fist, and extend their left palm with the four fingers aligned. The left hand then wraps around the right fist, and both hands are held in front of the chest, elbows down.
This gesture has two main meanings. First, the left palm’s four fingers represent the four nurturing elements of Virtue, Wisdom, Health, and Art, which embody the spirit of martial arts. The slightly bent left thumb signifies humility, reminding us to avoid arrogance. The clenched right fist symbolizes diligent training and the potential for attack. The left hand, representing virtue and discipline, acts as a check on this aggression, meaning self-discipline and restraint.
Secondly, the right fist is said to represent the five great lakes of China, while the left hand symbolizes the four seas that surround the nation. The unity of both hands reflects the brotherhood among martial artists, as stated in the saying, “The people of the five lakes and four seas are all brothers.”
The Holding Fist salute is used in various contexts to convey greetings, congratulations, and fine wishes. It is a common practice during major events and festivals like the Spring Festival to show respect when meeting relatives, friends, or colleagues. At joyous events such as weddings or birthday parties, guests may perform the Holding Fist to celebrate with the hosts. Additionally, at farewell gatherings, people often use this gesture while wishing each other farewell. In some instances, the Holding Fist is also employed to seek forgiveness.
1. What does the underlined word “embody” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Form. B．Create. C．Reflect. D．Document.
2. The following can explain the Holding Fist custom except ______.
A．the left hand wraps around the right fist
B．the left fist should be clenched
C．the right fist represents the five great lakes of China
D．the left hand symbolizes the four seas
3. What does the slightly bent left thumb imply in the Holding Fist custom
A．One should never be arrogant. B．One should avoid arrogance.
C．One should be self-centered. D．One should be brave.
4. Which situation is NOT suitable for using the Holding Fist custom
A．When requesting forgiveness. B．At weddings or birthday parties.
C．During major events or festivals. D．While greeting a stranger on the street.
Passage 12
（23-24高一下·河南南阳·期末）“Well, I made it,” says Chris Green with a smile.
Recently there have been news reports and television shows reporting on the quality of school lunches. According to federal (联邦的) guidelines, French fries count as a serving of vegetables. Many parents and others are upset that a salty, deep-fried food is replacing healthier options like carrot sticks. As a result, the potato — what French fries are made of — has been getting a bad rap.
“The problem is not the potato,” insists Chris. “Potatoes are very healthy. But any food, even carrots or lettuce (生菜), will be less healthy if it’s cooked in grease (油脂).”
Two months ago, Chris decided to eat nothing but potatoes for 60 days. As a high school science teacher and son of a potato farmer, he wanted to do something to draw attention to potatoes as a healthy food and a good choice as part of anyone’s regular meals.
“It’s been an interesting experience,” Chris said. “For a while, I wasn’t sure I would make it. I was pretty tired of eating potatoes after a few weeks.”
But for Chris there were some benefits that he hadn’t expected. He’s lost 15 pounds and he feels better than he has in years. “I have so much more energy,” he says. “I’ve been running and playing on a local basketball team, and I feel like I’m playing as well as I did when I was in high school.”
And Chris has gotten a lot of attention, much more than he expected. “It’s been fantastic. Thousands of people have read my blog. I’ve been sharing recipes and talking about the experience. Every day I get to tell people what a great idea it is to eat potatoes.”
Chris is glad to be back to a normal diet, but he still eats potatoes at least 5 or 6 times a week. “Everyone should!” he says with a smile. “Potatoes are healthy and taste great!”
1. What situation do potatoes face
A．They get more and more popular. B．They become good for people’s health.
C．They receive little attention. D．They obtain an unfair judgement.
2. Why did Chris decide to eat potatoes only
A．Because potatoes were cheap.
B．Because he loved potatoes very much.
C．Because he wanted to prove that potatoes were healthy.
D．Because he felt like drawing attention to himself.
3. After eating potatoes for a few weeks, how did Chris feel
A．He became less fit. B．He was sick of eating potatoes.
C．He felt like giving up his plan. D．He felt that he had put on some weight.
4. Which of the following can best describe Chris
A．Intelligent and selfless. B．Humorous and cooperative.
C．Courageous and adventurous. D．Determined and persistent.
Passage 13
（23-24高一下·吉林白山·期末）Tea has delighted and fascinated the world for thousands of years. China first started exporting tea during the Ming Dynasty(1368—1644), and the drink has since come to lead humanity’s drinking habits far beyond Asia. It is the most widely consumed drink on Earth today, aside from water and coffee. China’s traditional tea-making was added to the intangible cultural heritage list of UNESCO in 2022.
The traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China consist of knowledge, skills and practices concerning the management of tea plantations, picking tea leaves, manual processing, drinking and sharing of tea. Since ancient times, Chinese people have been planting, picking, making and drinking tea. Tea producers have developed six categories of tea: green, yellow, dark, white, oolong and black teas. Together with reprocessed teas, there are over 2,000 tea products in China.
Tea-related customs are not only found across the country, but also influence the rest of the world through the ancient Silk Road and trade routes. Tea is everywhere—in families, workplaces, tea houses and restaurants. The practice of greeting guests and building relationships within families and among neighbours through tea-related activities is common to multiple ethnic groups, providing a sense of shared identity and continuity for the communities.
In China, 44 registered national-level intangible cultural heritage entries are related to tea. There are over 40 vocational colleges and 80 universities that have set up majors in tea science or tea culture, resulting in over 3,000 graduates specialising in tea production and art every year.
1. When did China begin to export tea
A．In 2022. B．Thousands years ago.
C．During the Ming Dynasty. D．In 1644.
2. What can be learned from Paragraph 2
A．Tea is quite popular with people all over the country.
B．More than 2,000 tea products could be found in China.
C．Chinese producers developed seven categories of tea.
D．Picking tea leaves is the most important tea processing technique.
3. How does the author promote Chinese tea culture in the last paragraph
A．By listing figures. B．By making definitions.
C．By giving examples. D．By making comparisons.
4. Where does this text probably come from
A．A science report. B．A travel journal.
C．A story book. D．A cultural magazine.
Passage 14
（23-24高一下·江苏盐城·期末）Comfort food makes a person feel good. Food high in sugar or fat tends to improve mood by stimulating the brain’s reward system. So it makes sense that many of us may turn to food for comfort in times of stress. There’s some fascinating research that examines food as a source of comfort. However, the most interesting thing about this research may be that foods are far less comforting than we tend to believe they are.
Traci Mann, a professor of psychology, and colleagues conducted a series of studies with college students. The researchers examined how much comfort foods actually improve mood. They provided students with one of the three foods that they had indicated were their top, personal comfort foods. After producing a negative mood by having them watch movie clips designed to increase their sadness, anger and anxiety, the researchers offered the students their comfort food.
They had to assess (评估) how they felt before and after they were supposedly comforted by ice cream, pizza or whatever they had indicated they typically ate to feel better. All of the students completed the study on two separate occasions: once when they were able to eat their comfort food and once when they were able to eat another food they liked, but they wouldn’t call a comfort food. The researchers found that comfort food did improve students’ moods — but only by a little bit and not more than the other food they liked.
In another study, comfort food was compared to no food at all, and students’ moods seemed to improve even when they didn’t eat anything — most likely just due to the passage of time.
The take-home message from the studies While the comfort food may make the person feel better for the time being, it does little to address emotional problems. Of course, everyone can indulge (纵情) in a comfort food from time to time, but overall, aim for these instances to be the exception rather than the rule.
1. Which aspect of comfort food do Traci Mann’s studies focus on
A．The means by which it affects mood.
B．Its role in reducing negativity.
C．The extent to which it lifts mood.
D．Its impact on physical health.
2. How were the studies carried out
A．By comparison. B．By observation.
C．By analysis. D．By collecting data.
3. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A．To explain a rule. B．To introduce a concept.
C．To present a fact. D．To make a suggestion.
4. What is a suitable title for the text
A．Feeling Negative Try Comfort Food B．Comfort Food May Not Do Wonders
C．The Science behind Comfort Food D．Comfort Food Tends to Be Unhealthy
Passage 15
（23-24高一下·海南海口·期末）In the worsening economic environment, restaurants are turning to sharing menus to stop hard up customers from cutting back on starters and desserts.
Expenses in restaurants have fallen by 14 percent, from 25. 38 to 21. 80 per head, in part because customers are having main courses only and skipping starters and desserts, the research firm Lumina Intelligence has found. This is also hitting receipts from drinks, with the number of meals including alcohol falling from 38. 5 percent to 33. 9 percent. “To increase profit, restaurants are introducing sharing dishes across courses, including starter and dessert dishes, to encourage customers to spend more,” according to Lumina Intelligence.
Linden Stores, a restaurant that is owned by Laura Christie and her husband and was relocated to the village of Audlem from London in 2020, started a whole new menu of modern British food, with two people sharing seven dishes recently. And, for Christie, it was really a bolt out of the blue. “I wasn’t expecting it be such a hit,” said Christie. “It was quite a new idea for people. We’re in a small village but it turned out we were breaking more boundaries than we’d thought with this sharing concept.”
Linden Stores is not alone in rethinking its menu to make sharing food more commonplace. A large number of restaurants are following this, among which is EI Pastor, a group of Mexican restaurants in London. Actually, stealing your partner’s dessert is a time-honored restaurant tradition, but restaurant owners are increasingly offering two spoons as a matter of course as sharing food becomes the latest way for the hospitality industry to fight the recession.
Sharing works because restaurants have become less formal, Christie believes. “It makes people feel like they’re getting more of an experience. Sharing food offers a delicious and exciting way to put together history, culture, and love. It helps save diners spending per head. It also helps with the efficiency of restaurants, because you know what you’re having to prepare and you need fewer people to deliver it because you know, ahead of time, what you’re doing. ”
1. What is the writing purpose of Paragraph 2
A．To list restaurants’ efforts to make a profit. B．To describe people’s new food preference.
C．To introduce a new topic for discussion. D．To give some background information.
2. What does the underlined part “a bolt out of the blue” mean in Paragraph 3
A．It was quite disturbing. B．It was completely surprising.
C．It was very disappointing. D．It was rather obvious.
3. Why does the writer mention EI Pastor in Paragraph 4
A．To prove the success of Linden Stores’ reform. B．To explain the tradition of sharing food.
C．To show the popularity of sharing menus. D．To express the hospitality of restaurants.
4. What message is conveyed in Christine’s words in the last paragraph
A．Delicious food is vital in the successful running of a restaurant.
B．Good preparation makes a big difference.
C．Sharing menus is a win-win thing.
D．Sharing food helps people bond together.专题-S331阅读理解 人教版必修三 题型特训
UNIT 3 Diverse Cultures
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 - 5
二、 进阶练习 Passage 6 -10
三、 高阶提升 Passage 11-15
一、 初阶练手
Passage 1
（23-24高一下·河北石家庄·期末）We spoke to three students from around the world about different national holidays. There are different customs for each festival.
Tan Xiaodong, 15, Hong Kong, China
“It’ll soon be Chinese New Year. Before it, well clean the house and decorate it for good luck. Every shop is going to close for a few days and we’ll go out a lot to celebrate in the streets. We might go and see the lion and dragon dances in the city center. I love this festival.”
Wendy, 16, Sydney, Australia
“Australia Day is on 26th January and its an important holiday here. We always have a Monday off, so we celebrate for three days. My parents and I go to the countryside for a picnic and friends always come over. Many people go to beach parties or street parties and there’s lots of music and dancing. What fun!”
Amy.14. New York, U. S. A．
“The first Thanksgiving Day was hundreds of years ago when Europeans who came to America thanked God for his help. It’s still a very important day for families to be together. This year we’re going to visit my grandparents and well eat a delicious meal of turkey. Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November every year.”
1. During the Chinese New Year, tourists can ______.
A．do a lot of shopping B．eat turkeys
C．decorate the house for good luck D．see lion and dragon dances
2. On Australia day, families often ______.
A．have a party at school B．go to a swimming pool
C．have a meal in the countryside D．clean the house and dance
3. From the passage, we can learn that ______.
A．different festivals have different customs
B．Australia Day is an important day for family members to get together
C．many people go out for a picnic with friends before Chinese New Year
D．the first Thanksgiving Day was born a hundred years ago
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要讲述了三个来自不同地方（中国香港、澳大利亚悉尼和美国纽约）的学生分享了他们各自国家的重要节日及其习俗。
1. 细节理解题。根据Tan Xiaodong, 15, Hong Kong, China部分“It’ll soon be Chinese New Year.(马上就要到春节了。)”和“We might go and see the lion and dragon dances in the city center.(我们可以去市中心看舞狮舞龙。)”可知，春节期间，游客可以看舞狮舞龙。故选D。
2. 细节理解题。根据Wendy, 16, Sydney, Australia部分“Australia Day is on 26th January and its an important holiday here.(1月26日是澳大利亚国庆日，这是一个重要的节日。)”和“My parents and I go to the countryside for a picnic and friends always come over.(我的父母和我去乡下野餐，朋友们总是过来。)”可知，在澳大利亚日，家庭通常在乡下吃顿饭。故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据第一段“We spoke to three students from around the world about different national holidays. There are different customs for each festival.(我们采访了三位来自世界各地的学生，让他们了解不同的国家节日。每个节日都有不同的习俗。)”可知，不同的节日有不同的习俗。故选A。
Passage 2
（23-24高一下·陕西西安·期中）Florida is a desirable place to retire because of the suitable cost of living and location close to the beach. In addition, it has provided different kinds of services to support the retirement community. Here are some best Florida cities for retirement.Miami
Population: about 605,800
Share of population age 65+: 18.2%
Median monthly rent: about $1,500
Miami has higher housing and costly health care, so seniors retiring in Miami need to face the higher cost of living. However, it offers retirees plenty of activities. It’s more expensive, but the rich cultural experience, dining, shopping, and health care services are top-tier.Fort Myers
Population: about 752,200
Share of population age 65+: 28.4%
Median monthly rent: about $1,300
Fort Myers scored well on the desirability and happiness metrics (指标). Many retirees are able to comfortably afford a home, which frees up retirement income for other important expenses. Seniors in Fort Myers can create a relaxing beach retirement lifestyle, even on a limited budget.Tallahassee
Population: about 382,700
Share of population age 65+: 14.6%
Median monthly rent: about $1,000
Tallahassee has four clear seasons, and its short winters are colder than the state’s coastal areas. Housing is more affordable here than in other Florida cities. Retirees can take classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida, or enjoy one of Tallahassee’s many museums, historic sites and parks.Ocala
Population: about 370,000
Share of population age 65+: 28.5%
Median monthly rent: about $990
This equestrian (马术) town is best known for award-winning horses. Retirees can attend horse shows and equestrian events and enjoy regular horseback rides. Ocala’s inexpensive housing makes it easy to relocate to the area. The Ocala National Forest has hundreds of lakes, rivers and springs where you can swim and fish.
1. What is an advantage of Miami
A．It offers services in a wide variety. B．It gives the suitable cost of living.
C．It provides discount housing. D．It organizes volunteer activities.
2. Which is the best if retirees want to get education after retiring
A．Miami. B．Fort Myers. C．Tallahassee. D．Ocala.
3. What can retirees do in Ocala
A．Create a beach retirement lifestyle. B．Explore the depth of the forest.
C．Visit many historic sites. D．Take part in equestrian events.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【导语】本文为一篇应用文，介绍了美国佛罗里达最适合退休的城市。
1. 细节理解题。根据Miami中关键句“However, it offers retirees plenty of activities. It’s more expensive, but the rich cultural experience, dining, shopping, and health care services are top-tier.(然而，它为退休人员提供了大量的活动。虽然贵一些，但丰富的文化体验、餐饮、购物和医疗服务都是一流的)”可知，迈阿密提供各种各样的服务。故选A。
2. 细节理解题。根据Tallahassee中关键句“Retirees can take classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida, or enjoy one of Tallahassee’s many museums, historic sites and parks.(退休人员可以在佛罗里达的Osher终身学习学院上课，或者享受塔拉哈西众多博物馆、历史遗迹和公园中的一个)”可知，退休人员想在退休后接受教育，应该选择Tallahassee。故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据Ocala中关键句“Retirees can attend horse shows and equestrian events and enjoy regular horseback rides.(退休人员可以参加马术表演和马术活动，享受定期骑马的乐趣)”可知，在Ocala，退休人员可以参加马术活动。故选D。
Passage 3
（23-24高一下·山东聊城·开学考试）Coffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!
Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a café or bar (酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is “normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip (小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. It is espresso with a little more water added, but still served in a small cup. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in non-touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.
Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafés in the Italian town I’m living in. These cafés sell different kinds of mouth-watering pastries — either plain (无馅料的) or filled with cream, chocolate, etc — as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.
Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Normally, an espresso or a macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk) costs around a euro and a cappuccino about ?1.50! They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.
1. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed
A．By time. B．By space. C．By example. D．By comparison.
2. Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions
A．Espresso. B．Lungo. C．Cappuccino. D．Macchiato.
3. What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy
A．Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.
B．Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.
C．Italians like to take short breaks from work for coffee.
D．Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了意大利的咖啡文化。
1. 推理判断题。根据第二段“Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. (当然，咖啡在英国也很受欢迎，但意大利的咖啡文化则完全不同。)”以及下文可知，本段在比较了意大利和英国的咖啡文化。故选D项。
2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“In Italy, when you order a coffee in a café or bar ( 酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. (在意大利，当你在咖啡馆或酒吧点咖啡时，你会得到一杯又小又苦的浓缩咖啡。)”可知，如果没有特别说明，在意大利点的咖啡是浓缩咖啡。故选A项。
3. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点).(通常，意大利酒吧的早餐包括咖啡和糕点。)”可知，通常，意大利酒吧的早餐包括咖啡和糕点。故选D项。
Passage 4
（23-24高一下·安徽·阶段练习）Known as kung fu in the West, Chinese martial arts come in many forms. From aunties in the park to Shaolin monks (和尚), everyone is, in fact, practicing kung fu.
Tai chi
Tai chi, or Taijiquan as it is more commonly known, is perhaps more connected with aunties in the park than with powerful martial artists. But tai chi is practiced for both its health benefits and as defense training. Tai chi features its slow movements. Meeting brute force (蛮劲) with brute force is sure to leave both sides injured. Meeting brute force with softness, however, allows the incoming force to exhaust itself so it can more easily be redirected.
Wing Chun
Like tai chi, Wing Chun is based on a philosophy of overcoming hardness by softness. Relaxation and calmness are central to Wing Chun’s fighting style. Wing Chun’s two most famous practitioners were Yip Man and his pupil, Bruce Lee.
Bajiquan
Bajiquan, meaning eight extreme fists, is much more forceful in style than tai chi or Wing Chun. It features explosive, short-range motions and is famous for its elbow and shoulder strikes. The first practitioner clearly identified in history was a man named Wu Zhong.
Sanda
Sanda, also known as Sanshou, is a mixture of traditional kung fu and modern combat practices. Sanda is believed to have originated from ancient Chinese Lei Tai fights. As part of the development of martial arts sports by the Chinese government, a standard curriculum (课程) for Sanda has been developed.
1. What do tai chi and Wing Chun have in common
A．They have many ageing fans. B．They rely on soft movements.
C．They belong to defense training. D．They are famous for their practitioners.
2. What is the characteristic of Bajiquan
A．Its long history. B．Its explosive motions.
C．Its violent strikes. D．Its extreme requirements.
3. What did Sanda develop from
A．Lei Tai fights. B．A standard curriculum.
C．Traditional practices. D．A philosophic thought.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的代表性武术形式：太极，咏春，八极拳和散打。
1. 细节理解题。根据文章“Wing Chun”部分内容“Like tai chi, Wing Chun is based on a philosophy of overcoming hardness by softness.(和太极一样，咏春拳也是基于一种以柔克刚的哲学。)”可知，太极和咏春的共同之处在于都是基于以柔克刚的哲学，即它们的动作都很柔和。故选B项。
2. 细节理解题。根据文章“Bajiquan”部分内容“It features explosive, short-range motions and is famous for its elbow and shoulder strikes.(它的特点是爆发性的短距离动作，并以肘部和肩部撞击而闻名。)”可知，八极拳的特点是爆发性的短距离动作。故选B项。
3. 细节理解题。根据文章“Sanda”部分内容“Sanda is believed to have originated from ancient Chinese Lei Tai fights.(散打被认为起源于中国古代的擂台格斗。)”可知，散打来源于中国古代的擂台格斗。故选A项。
Passage 5
（23-24高一下·贵州贵阳·阶段练习）Chinese Festivals
As an ancient country, China has various festivals. The Spring Festival
In the evening before the Spring Festival, families get together and have a big meal. Children also get lucky money from parents. The Lantern Festival
During this festival, there is special food called “tang yuan”, which is said to symbolize both the first full moon and family unity and completeness. Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles (谜语) attached to the lanterns.
Stilt walking, drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival
It is to celebrate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, a loyal and highly respected minister, who brought peace and prosperity (繁荣) to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified (诽谤). The Double Seventh Festival
On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, there is a traditional festival full of romance. Recently the youth have celebrated it as Valentine’s Day in China. The Mid-Autumn Festival
It is a traditional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping (礼拜) the moon can be dated back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties. The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for members of a family to get together. The Double Ninth Festival
On the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival. People usually climb mountains and eat double-ninth cakes, which means our life will become better and better.
1. Which is NOT included in the entertainments of the Lantern Festival
A．Guessing riddles. B．Lucky money.
C．Drumming. D．Dragon dance.
2. Which of the following festival tells about a Chinese ancestor who showed his love to his homeland
A．The Dragon Boat Festival. B．The Spring Festival.
C．The Double Seventh Festival. D．The Mid-Autumn Festival.
3. What aspect is the Mid-Autumn Festival unique in
A．Families’ reunion.
B．Festival full of romance.
C．Worshipping the moon.
D．Symbolizing the first full moon.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了六个中国的传统节日。
1. 细节理解题。根据The Lantern Festival部分中“Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles (谜语) attached to the lanterns.Stilt walking, drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival.(元宵节传统的一部分包括猜灯谜游戏。踩高跷、击鼓和舞龙舞狮是元宵节的主要娱乐形式)”可知，元宵节活动不包括压岁钱。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据The Dragon Boat Festival部分“It is to celebrate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, a loyal and highly respected minister, who brought peace and prosperity (繁荣) to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified (诽谤).(它是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原，一位忠诚而受人尊敬的大臣，他给国家带来了和平与繁荣，但最终因受到诽谤而投河自尽)”可知，端午节是关于爱国诗人屈原的节日。故选A。
3. 细节理解题。根据The Mid-Autumn Festival部分中“It is a traditional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping (礼拜) the moon can be dated back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties. (它是中国汉族和少数民族的传统节日。赏月的习俗可以追溯到古代夏商时期)”可知，赏月是中秋节特有的庆祝形式。故选C。
二、 进阶练习
Passage 6
（23-24高一下·宁夏吴忠·期末）China’s Twenty- four Solar Terms is considered to be the country’s fifth great invention. It has been added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录).
The Twenty-four Solar Terms was invented by ancient Chinese. At that time, most people were farmers. They had to learn about the movement of the sun in a year and do the farming accordingly. The Twenty-four Solar Terms shows the changes of climate, seasons and some biological phenomena (生物现象). For example, Rain Water is between February 18th and February 20th. When it comes, the temperature goes up, snow melts and there will be more and more rain. Start of Spring, Start of Summer, Start of Autumn and Start of Winter are openings of the four seasons. Awakening of Insects is between arch 5th and March 6th. During this period, many living things come out after a long winter of silence.
The Twenty-four Solar Terms shows ancient Chinese people’s wisdom. Now it is added to UNESCO’s heritage list. This means that it is accepted and will be accepted by more and more people in the world.
1. Why did ancient Chinese invent the Twenty-four Solar Terms
A．Because they wanted to tell the differences of four seasons.
B．Because they wanted to learn something about the sun.
C．Because they wanted to help them do the farming.
D．Because most of them were farmers.
2. What happens when Awakening of Insects comes
A．Summer begins. B．The temperature goes down.
C．There will be more and more snow. D．The snake comes out after a long winter sleep.
3. How many solar terms are mentioned in the article
A．Two solar terms are mentioned. B．Four solar terms are mentioned.
C．Five solar terms are mentioned. D．Six solar terms are mentioned.
4. According to the passage, which of the following is Not True
A．The Twenty-four Solar Terms shows that ancient Chinese people were wise.
B．The Twenty-four Solar Terms is one of the four great inventions.
C．The Twenty-four Solar Terms is added to UNESCO’s heritage list.
D．The Twenty-four Solar Terms is accepted in the world.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B
【导语】本文是说明文。详细解释了中国的二十四节气，包括其历史背景、意义、以及被列入联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录的重要性
1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“The Twenty- four Solar Terms was invented by ancient Chinese. At that time, most people were farmers. They had to learn about the movement of the sun in a year and do the farming accordingly.(二十四节气是由中国古代人民发明的。当时，大多数人都是农民。他们必须了解一年中太阳的运动，并据此进行耕作)”可知，中国古人发明二十四节气是为了耕作。故选C项。
2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Awakening of Insects is between arch 5th and March 6th. During this period, many living things come out after a long winter of silence.(惊蛰是在3月5日到3月6日之间。在此期间，许多生物在经历了一个漫长的沉寂冬季后开始出现)”可知，惊蛰期间，经过漫长的冬眠，蛇出来了。故选D项。
3. 细节理解题。根据第二段“For example, Rain Water is between February 18th and February 20th. When it comes, the temperature goes up, snow melts and there will be more and more rain. Start of Spring, Start of Summer, Start of Autumn and Start of Winter are openings of the four seasons. Awakening of Insects is between arch 5th and March 6th. During this period, many living things come out after a long winter of silence.(例如，雨水是在2月18日到2月20日之间。当它到来时，气温上升，雪融化，雨也会越来越多。立春、立夏、立秋和立冬是四季的开始。惊蛰是在3月5日到3月6日之间。在此期间，许多生物在经历了一个漫长的沉寂冬季后开始出现)”可知，文中提到了雨水、立春、立夏、立秋、立冬以及惊蛰六个节气。故选D项。
4. 细节理解题。根据第一段“China’s Twenty- four Solar Terms is considered to be the country’s fifth great invention. It has been added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录).(中国的二十四节气被认为是中国的第五大发明。它已被列入联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录)”可知，中国的二十四节气是第五大发明，不是四大发明之一，B项错误。故选B项。
Passage 7
（23-24高一下·海南省直辖县级单位·期末）What should you take when you take an exam Pen, an eraser, a ruler… don’t forget a bottle of water!
Scientist at the University of East London and the University of Westminster did a study on 447 students. Only 111 of them took something to drink. Scientist then compared (比较) their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found those who had brought drinks with them all got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.
“We don’t know why drinking water can be helpful. But scientists said having enough water in our bodies may also cut down on nervousness (紧张不安). This kind of feeling would be bad for exam performances,” said Chris Pawson, PHD of the University of East London.
“Whatever the explanation (解释) is, it is clear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的) during exams,” he added.
So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you. Who knows — it may help you pass the exam.
1. How does the writer start the passage
A．By telling two stories. B．By giving an answer.
C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example.
2. What can we know from the passage
A．Drinking water makes difference to exam results.
B．Most students are afraid to drink much water during exams.
C．Students who do better in their schoolwork can do well in exams.
D．Students may get better grades if they bring water into exam halls.
3. How does water help students in exams
A．It makes them much smarter. B．It makes them feel full during exams.
C．It helps them stay awake and have a good brain. D．It helps them keep cool and have a good brain.
4. What would be the best title for the passage
A．Drinking water in Exams May Help
B．What Students School Do to get Good grades
C．A Study on Different Habits of Drinking Water
D．The Exam Performances of Students at Two British University
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. D 4. A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家研究发现，考试时喝水可以提高学生成绩，建议学生在考试时保持身体水分充足，以提高表现。
1. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“What should you take when you take an exam (当你参加考试时，你应该带什么？)”可知，作者以提问题的方式开始这篇文章。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“They found those who had brought drinks with them all got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.(他们发现，随身携带饮料的学生的成绩都要高出2%到10%。)”可知，如果学生把水带进考场，他们可能会得到更好的成绩。故选D。
3. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“But scientists said having enough water in our bodies may also cut down on nervousness (紧张不安).(但科学家表示，体内有足够的水分也可以减少紧张情绪。)”可知，水可以帮助他们保持凉爽，有一个良好的大脑。故选D。
4. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了科学家们发现，考试时喝水可以提高学生成绩，建议学生在考试时保持身体水分充足，以提高表现。A项：Drinking water in Exams May Help(在考试中喝水可能有帮助)是最好的标题。故选A。
Passage 8
（23-24高一下·安徽马鞍山·期末）Phan Thi Kim Chi’s connection with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began at an early age. Growing up in a small village in Vietnam, it was inconvenient for Phan to travel to hospitals in neighboring cities. Whenever she caught a cold or experienced a headache as a child, her family would seek the help of a local TCM practitioner. This led her to major in TCM at a traditional medical school in China. According to Phan, even though TCM has long been commonly practiced and accepted in Vietnam, finding a good school to learn TCM in Vietnam is not easy.
As a foreign student, Phan finds the TCM basic theory course to be the most challenging one in the courses. Being widespread and far-reaching, TCM is deeply connected with Chinese philosophy. It requires years of learning and practice to truly understand the concepts of yin and yang, harmony between human and nature, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Sometimes she even translates the TCM vocabulary and scripts into Vietnamese so she can remember and understand them better.
Overseas students of TCM, like Phan, are not rare. According to a report, the total number of international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6,441 coming from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM.
The fast- developing situation of TCM is not limited to schools and clinics. It has also become a lifestyle choice for many young people.
1. Which of the following best explains “practitioner” underlined in Paragraph 1
A．Visitor. B．Officer. C．Student. D．Doctor.
2. How did Phan Thi Kim Chi find the TCM basic theory course
A．Tough. B．Inspiring. C．Confusing. D．Common.
3. Why are there many numbers mentioned in Paragraph 3
A．To attract more students. B．To prove the popularity of TCM.
C．To show the difficulties of promoting TCM. D．To explain causes of students choosing TCM.
4. What is the best title for the text
A．The Development of TCM B．Global Rise of TCM
C．Promising Future of TCM D．The Hidden Power of TCM
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 4. B
【导语】本文是新闻报道。这篇文章讲述了Phan Thi Kim Chi与传统中医（TCM）之间的联系，从她小时候在越南村庄的经历，到后来在中国学习中医的挑战，再到国际学生学习中医的概况，以及中医在全球的快速发展。
1. 词句猜测题。根据前文“Whenever she caught a cold or experienced a headache as a child(每当她小时候感冒或头痛时)”可知，生病了应是向医生求助，推知practitioner应是“医生”之意，和D项意思相近。故选D项。
2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“As a foreign student, Phan finds the TCM basic theory course to be the most challenging one in the courses. Being widespread and far-reaching, TCM is deeply connected with Chinese philosophy. It requires years of learning and practice to truly understand the concepts of yin and yang, harmony between human and nature, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Sometimes she even translates the TCM vocabulary and scripts into Vietnamese so she can remember and understand them better.(作为一名外国留学生，Phan认为中医基础理论课是课程中最具挑战性的一门。中医博大精深，与中国哲学有着千丝万缕的联系。它需要多年的学习和实践才能真正理解阴阳、人与自然的和谐以及木、火、土、金、水五行的概念。有时她甚至把中医词汇和脚本翻译成越南语，这样她就能更好地记住和理解它们)”可知，Phan认为中医基础理论课是课程中最具挑战性的一门，所以是困难的。故选A项。
3. 推理判断题。根据第三段“Overseas students of TCM, like Phan, are not rare. According to a report, the total number of international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6,441 coming from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM.(像Phan这样的中医留学生并不少见。根据一份报告，去年在中国学习中医的国际学生总数为8187人，其中来自亚洲国家的人数最多，为6441人，其次是来自非洲的832人和来自欧洲的432人。此外，许多中国医科大学都有派遣教授到海外教授中医的项目)”可知，本段提到很多数字是为了证明中医的普及。故选B项。
4. 主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“According to a report, the total number of international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6,441 coming from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM.(根据一份报告，去年在中国学习中医的国际学生总数为8187人，其中来自亚洲国家的人数最多，为6441人，其次是来自非洲的832人和来自欧洲的432人。此外，许多中国医科大学都有派遣教授到海外教授中医的项目)”和最后一段“The fast- developing situation of TCM is not limited to schools and clinics. It has also become a lifestyle choice for many young people.(中医的快速发展态势不仅限于学校和诊所。它也成为许多年轻人的一种生活方式选择)”以及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了中医在全球的快速发展，所以B项“Global Rise of TCM(中医药在全球崛起)”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。
Passage 9
（23-24高一下·贵州黔东南·期末）Different ethnic groups in China have different traditional designs that they use in their clothes, handicrafts, decorations and architecture. These designs have developed over the years because of each particular group’s understanding of the world around them.
Many people, when they see these designs, are struck by their beauty, but they may not think designs are fashionable. But increasingly, more artists are realizing that with a little change, these ethnic designs can be used to create popular modern fashion. Ethnic tradition is also making its way into the global fashion scene.
At the Fiji Fashion Week in 2018, which was attended by some of the world’s best designers, a set of interesting designs from China was widely praised. The designs, featuring elements from the costumes worn by China’s Miao ethnic group were made by a professor at the fashion college of Donghua University in Shanghai, and some of his students. With their bright colors and beautiful embroidery (绣花), the designs showed a true meeting of fashion with tradition.
Yang Huazhen, who was born in a Tibetan village in Sichuan Province, has added the traditional colors of China’s Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups to embroidery crafts, becoming a muse for many global fashion brands. Yang learnt how to make Tibetan and Qiang ethnic embroidery when she was very young, but as an adult she worked as a photo journalist and only did embroidery as a hobby. However, in 2008, Yang who survived the earthquake, decided to help the people who had been affected by the earthquake in Wenchuan, Yang taught embroidery to the women of the area, hoping that they could use the skill to make money and it turned out to be a great success.
1. What’s the majority’s opinion about the ethnic traditional designs
A．They are pretty. B．They are creative.
C．They are modern and popular. D．They are fashionable.
2. What is a feature of designs from China at the 2018 Fiji Fashion Week
A．College students made them. B．They were designed by world best designers.
C．Miao costumes were the source of the creation. D．Miao ethnic group added embroidery to them.
3. What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Loss. B．Inspiration. C．Concern. D．Custom.
4. Which of the following statement best expresses the topic of the passage
A．The ethnic designs are out of date.
B．More and more women do embroidery as a hobby.
C．Young people should learn traditional embroidery.
D．What belongs to an ethnic group also belongs to the world.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国少数民族的传统设计如何通过艺术家们的创新融入现代时尚，成为全球时尚界的新宠，体现了民族文化与世界文化的交融。
1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Many people, when they see these designs, are struck by their beauty, but they may not think designs are fashionable. (许多人看到这些设计时，会被它们的美丽所打动，但他们可能不认为这些设计是时尚的。)”可知，大多数人认为这些民族传统设计很漂亮。故选A。
2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The designs, featuring elements from the costumes worn by China’s Miao ethnic group were made by a professor at the fashion college of Donghua University in Shanghai, and some of his students. (这些设计以中国苗族服饰为特色，由上海东华大学时装学院的一位教授和他的一些学生创作。)”可知，2018年斐济时装周上中国设计的特色在于它们融合了苗族服饰元素。故选C。
3. 词句猜测题。根据划线单词所在的句子“Yang Huazhen, who was born in a Tibetan village in Sichuan Province, has added the traditional colors of China’s Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups to embroidery crafts (杨华珍出生在四川省的一个藏族村庄，他在刺绣工艺中加入了中国藏族和羌族的传统色彩)”以及“for many global fashion brands (许多全球时尚品牌)”可知，杨华珍在刺绣工艺中加入了中国藏族和羌族的传统色彩，这些元素成了许多全球时尚品牌的灵感来源。所以划线的单词意为“灵感”。故选B。
4. 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Different ethnic groups in China have different traditional designs that they use in their clothes, handicrafts, decorations and architecture. These designs have developed over the years because of each particular group’s understanding of the world around them. (中国不同的民族有不同的传统设计，他们在衣服、手工艺品、装饰品和建筑中使用这些设计。这些设计经过多年的发展，是因为每个特定群体对周围世界的理解。)”以及全文可知，文章主要介绍了中国的民族传统设计，这些设计不仅在本国受到欢迎，也在国际上引起了关注，成为了时尚界的一部分。所以“属于一个民族的东西也是属于世界的”适合作本文的标题。故选D。
Passage 10
（23-24高一下·广东广州·期末）Raised in Bengaluru, Meera Iyer has spent over a decade of her life discovering and restoring the city’s unexplored heritage buildings. The key moment came when she paid a visit to Devanahalli Fort. “It was shocking that many residents of the city were unaware of the presence of heritage buildings,” Meera says. “That realization became the catalyst for me to join INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage).”
Speaking on the topic of what truly makes up history in the eyes of people, Meera comments, “There are thousands of monuments (历史遗迹) in the country protected by ASI (Archaeological Survey of India). However, there are small temples, buildings, schools, and homes that also hold historical significance. The challenge lies in protecting them. I understand that it’s not practical to protect every fragment (碎片) of the past, but there must be a way to document and raise awareness about these sites, so that more of our history can be maintained.”
To deal with the challenge, INTACH hosts heritage walks. The walks mainly focus on the local community and are targeted at the citizens of the city. “While we do welcome tourists and travellers, our emphasis is on engaging the local population,” says Meera. The group has organized hundreds of heritage walks in the local language to reach the goal. The organization also works on the protection of historical buildings. In the past years, it has restored several buildings in and around Bengaluru.
Talking about the future, Meera says, “We face a number of issues, with funding being the major problem. However, my end goal is to find myself without a job. In such a desirable state, heritage is fully protected, and the community as a whole is deeply involved in its protection. While the realization of this goal may be uncertain and not immediate, it remains a significant career.”
1. What does the underlined word “catalyst” in Paragraph I probably mean
A．Tool. B．Reason. C．Purpose. D．Disadvantage.
2. What aspect of cultural protection does Meera call for
A．Education about national heroes. B．Restoration of typical monuments.
C．Attention to varied types of heritage. D．Management of historical documents.
3. What does INTACH try to achieve through heritage walks
A．To familiarize people with local heritage. B．To explore new uses of the city heritage.
C．To raise money for building restoration. D．To attract citizens to local tourism.
4. How does Meera Iyer view her heritage protection work
A．Tiring and costly. B．Inspiring but dangerous.
C．Interesting and shocking. D．Challenging but rewarding.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Meera Iyer 在加入印度的一个保护文化遣产的组织后开启文化之旅，希望更多的城市居民了解自已城市的文化遣产。
1. 词句猜测题。根据第一段“Raised in Bengaluru, Meera Iyer has spent over a decade of her life discovering and restoring the city’s unexplored heritage buildings. The key moment came when she paid a visit to Devanahalli Fort.( Meera Iyer在班加罗尔长大，她花了十多年的时间来发现和修复这座城市未开发的遗产建筑。当她访问Devanahalli堡时，关键时刻到来了)”以及划线词上文“It was shocking that many residents of the city were unaware of the presence of heritage buildings(令人震惊的是，这座城市的许多居民都不知道这些历史建筑的存在)”可知，Meera花了十多年的时间来发现和修复这座城市未开发的遗产建筑，她去Devanahalli Fort参观时发现，没人了解那里的建筑，所以这种认识成为了地加入INTACH这个组织的“原因”。故划线词意思是“原因”。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“However, there are small temples, buildings, schools, and homes that also hold historical significance. The challenge lies in protecting them.(然而，也有一些具有历史意义的小寺庙、建筑、学校和住宅。挑战在于如何保护它们)”可知，Meera呼吁重视对多种类型文化遗产的保护。故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据第三段“The walks mainly focus on the local community and are targeted at the citizens of the city. “While we do welcome tourists and travellers, our emphasis is on engaging the local population,” says Meera. The group has organized hundreds of heritage walks in the local language to reach the goal.(步行主要集中在当地社区，并针对城市市民。Meera说：“虽然我们欢迎游客和旅行者，但我们的重点是吸引当地居民。”为了实现这一目标，该组织用当地语言组织了数百次遗产徒步旅行)”可知，INTACH组织遗产之旅的月的是让市民们了解他们城市的文化遗产。故选A。
4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Talking about the future, Meera says, “We face a number of issues, with funding being the major problem. However, my end goal is to find myself without a job. In such a desirable state, heritage is fully protected, and the community as a whole is deeply involved in its protection. While the realization of this goal may be uncertain and not immediate, it remains a significant career.”(谈到未来，米拉说：“我们面临许多问题，资金是主要问题。然而，我的最终目标是发现自己没有工作。在这种理想状态下，遗产得到充分保护，整个社会都深深参与到保护中来。虽然实现这一目标可能不确定，也不会立即实现，但它仍然是一项重要的事业。”)”可推知，虽然面临很多困难，Meera仍致力于文化遗产保护，即她认为这一事业“充满挑战，但有意义”。故选D。
三、 高阶提升
Passage 11
（23-24高一下·湖南郴州·期末）The Holding Fist (抱拳礼) is a traditional Chinese custom, often seen in martial arts practices. To perform this custom, one must stand tall and straight, clench (握紧) their right fist, and extend their left palm with the four fingers aligned. The left hand then wraps around the right fist, and both hands are held in front of the chest, elbows down.
This gesture has two main meanings. First, the left palm’s four fingers represent the four nurturing elements of Virtue, Wisdom, Health, and Art, which embody the spirit of martial arts. The slightly bent left thumb signifies humility, reminding us to avoid arrogance. The clenched right fist symbolizes diligent training and the potential for attack. The left hand, representing virtue and discipline, acts as a check on this aggression, meaning self-discipline and restraint.
Secondly, the right fist is said to represent the five great lakes of China, while the left hand symbolizes the four seas that surround the nation. The unity of both hands reflects the brotherhood among martial artists, as stated in the saying, “The people of the five lakes and four seas are all brothers.”
The Holding Fist salute is used in various contexts to convey greetings, congratulations, and fine wishes. It is a common practice during major events and festivals like the Spring Festival to show respect when meeting relatives, friends, or colleagues. At joyous events such as weddings or birthday parties, guests may perform the Holding Fist to celebrate with the hosts. Additionally, at farewell gatherings, people often use this gesture while wishing each other farewell. In some instances, the Holding Fist is also employed to seek forgiveness.
1. What does the underlined word “embody” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Form. B．Create. C．Reflect. D．Document.
2. The following can explain the Holding Fist custom except ______.
A．the left hand wraps around the right fist
B．the left fist should be clenched
C．the right fist represents the five great lakes of China
D．the left hand symbolizes the four seas
3. What does the slightly bent left thumb imply in the Holding Fist custom
A．One should never be arrogant. B．One should avoid arrogance.
C．One should be self-centered. D．One should be brave.
4. Which situation is NOT suitable for using the Holding Fist custom
A．When requesting forgiveness. B．At weddings or birthday parties.
C．During major events or festivals. D．While greeting a stranger on the street.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国传统的抱拳礼的含义和使用场合。
1. 词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“The left palm’s four fingers represent the four nurturing elements of Virtue, Wisdom, Health, and Art, which embody the spirit of martial arts.”（左掌的四指代表了美德、智慧、健康和艺术这四种养生元素，它们embody了武术的精神。）可推知，它们体现了武术的精神。这里的“embody”意为“体现”，故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“To perform this custom, one must stand tall and straight, clench (握紧) their right fist, and extend their left palm with the four fingers aligned. The left hand then wraps around the right fist, and both hands are held in front of the chest, elbows down.”（要进行这个礼节，一个人必须站得挺直，握紧他们的右拳，然后伸出他们的左掌，四个手指对齐。然后左手包住右拳，两只手放在胸前，肘部向下。）可推知，抱拳礼中左手是张开的，而不是握拳，故选B。
3. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The slightly bent left thumb signifies humility, reminding us to avoid arrogance.”（稍微弯曲的左拇指象征着谦逊，提醒我们要避免傲慢。）可推知，稍微弯曲的左拇指在抱拳礼中意味着要避免傲慢，故选B。
4. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It is a common practice during major events and festivals like the Spring Festival to show respect when meeting relatives, friends, or colleagues. At joyous events such as weddings or birthday parties, guests may perform the Holding Fist to celebrate with the hosts. Additionally, at farewell gatherings, people often use this gesture while wishing each other farewell. In some instances, the Holding Fist is also employed to seek forgiveness.”（在春节等重大活动中，当遇到亲戚、朋友或同事时，常常会表现出尊重。在婚礼或生日派对等喜庆活动中，客人可能会用抱拳礼来与主人一起庆祝。此外，在告别聚会上，人们经常在祝福对方时使用这个手势。在某些情况下，抱拳礼也被用来寻求宽恕。）可推知，抱拳礼不适合在街上和陌生人打招呼的时候。故选D。
Passage 12
（23-24高一下·河南南阳·期末）“Well, I made it,” says Chris Green with a smile.
Recently there have been news reports and television shows reporting on the quality of school lunches. According to federal (联邦的) guidelines, French fries count as a serving of vegetables. Many parents and others are upset that a salty, deep-fried food is replacing healthier options like carrot sticks. As a result, the potato — what French fries are made of — has been getting a bad rap.
“The problem is not the potato,” insists Chris. “Potatoes are very healthy. But any food, even carrots or lettuce (生菜), will be less healthy if it’s cooked in grease (油脂).”
Two months ago, Chris decided to eat nothing but potatoes for 60 days. As a high school science teacher and son of a potato farmer, he wanted to do something to draw attention to potatoes as a healthy food and a good choice as part of anyone’s regular meals.
“It’s been an interesting experience,” Chris said. “For a while, I wasn’t sure I would make it. I was pretty tired of eating potatoes after a few weeks.”
But for Chris there were some benefits that he hadn’t expected. He’s lost 15 pounds and he feels better than he has in years. “I have so much more energy,” he says. “I’ve been running and playing on a local basketball team, and I feel like I’m playing as well as I did when I was in high school.”
And Chris has gotten a lot of attention, much more than he expected. “It’s been fantastic. Thousands of people have read my blog. I’ve been sharing recipes and talking about the experience. Every day I get to tell people what a great idea it is to eat potatoes.”
Chris is glad to be back to a normal diet, but he still eats potatoes at least 5 or 6 times a week. “Everyone should!” he says with a smile. “Potatoes are healthy and taste great!”
1. What situation do potatoes face
A．They get more and more popular. B．They become good for people’s health.
C．They receive little attention. D．They obtain an unfair judgement.
2. Why did Chris decide to eat potatoes only
A．Because potatoes were cheap.
B．Because he loved potatoes very much.
C．Because he wanted to prove that potatoes were healthy.
D．Because he felt like drawing attention to himself.
3. After eating potatoes for a few weeks, how did Chris feel
A．He became less fit. B．He was sick of eating potatoes.
C．He felt like giving up his plan. D．He felt that he had put on some weight.
4. Which of the following can best describe Chris
A．Intelligent and selfless. B．Humorous and cooperative.
C．Courageous and adventurous. D．Determined and persistent.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B 4. D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Chris Green如何通过一项独特的挑战——在60天内只吃土豆——来引起公众对土豆作为健康食物的关注。
1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Many parents and others are upset that a salty, deep-fried food is replacing healthier options like carrot sticks. As a result, the potato—what French fries are made of—has been getting a bad rap.(许多家长和其他人对咸的油炸食品正在取代胡萝卜条等更健康的选择感到不安。因此，土豆——炸薯条的原料——一直名声不佳。)”和第三段“Potatoes are very healthy. But any food, even carrots or lettuce (生菜), will be less healthy if it’s cooked in grease (油脂).(土豆非常健康。但任何食物，即使是胡萝卜或生菜，如果在油脂中烹饪都会不健康。)”可知，土豆面临的情况是它们得到了不公正的评价。故选D。
2. 推理判断题。根据第四段“As a high school science teacher and son of a potato farmer, he wanted to do something to draw attention to potatoes as a healthy food and a good choice as part of anyone’s regular meals.(作为一名高中科学老师和马铃薯农民的儿子，他想做点什么来吸引人们注意土豆是一种健康的食物，是人们日常饮食的一个好选择。)”可知，Chris决定只吃土豆是因为他想证明土豆是健康的。故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据第五段“I was pretty tired of eating potatoes after a few weeks.(几个星期后，我就吃腻了土豆。)”可知，吃了几个星期土豆后，Chris就厌烦吃土豆了，故选B。
4. 推理判断题。根据第四段“Two months ago, Chris decided to eat nothing but potatoes for 60 days.(两个月前，Chris决定在60天内只吃土豆。)”和第一段“Well, I made it(嗯，我做到了)”可知，他60天内每天只吃土豆，所以他是坚定而执着的，可用determined和persistent来描述他，故选D。
Passage 13
（23-24高一下·吉林白山·期末）Tea has delighted and fascinated the world for thousands of years. China first started exporting tea during the Ming Dynasty(1368—1644), and the drink has since come to lead humanity’s drinking habits far beyond Asia. It is the most widely consumed drink on Earth today, aside from water and coffee. China’s traditional tea-making was added to the intangible cultural heritage list of UNESCO in 2022.
The traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China consist of knowledge, skills and practices concerning the management of tea plantations, picking tea leaves, manual processing, drinking and sharing of tea. Since ancient times, Chinese people have been planting, picking, making and drinking tea. Tea producers have developed six categories of tea: green, yellow, dark, white, oolong and black teas. Together with reprocessed teas, there are over 2,000 tea products in China.
Tea-related customs are not only found across the country, but also influence the rest of the world through the ancient Silk Road and trade routes. Tea is everywhere—in families, workplaces, tea houses and restaurants. The practice of greeting guests and building relationships within families and among neighbours through tea-related activities is common to multiple ethnic groups, providing a sense of shared identity and continuity for the communities.
In China, 44 registered national-level intangible cultural heritage entries are related to tea. There are over 40 vocational colleges and 80 universities that have set up majors in tea science or tea culture, resulting in over 3,000 graduates specialising in tea production and art every year.
1. When did China begin to export tea
A．In 2022. B．Thousands years ago.
C．During the Ming Dynasty. D．In 1644.
2. What can be learned from Paragraph 2
A．Tea is quite popular with people all over the country.
B．More than 2,000 tea products could be found in China.
C．Chinese producers developed seven categories of tea.
D．Picking tea leaves is the most important tea processing technique.
3. How does the author promote Chinese tea culture in the last paragraph
A．By listing figures. B．By making definitions.
C．By giving examples. D．By making comparisons.
4. Where does this text probably come from
A．A science report. B．A travel journal.
C．A story book. D．A cultural magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的传统文化——茶道。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“China first started exporting tea during the Ming Dynasty(1368—1644), and the drink has since come to lead humanity’s drinking habits far beyond Asia.(中国在明朝（1368-1644）期间首次开始出口茶叶，从那以后，这种饮料就引领了人类的饮酒习惯，远远超出了亚洲)”可知，中国是在明朝时期开始出口茶的。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Together with reprocessed teas, there are over 2,000 tea products in China.(加上再加工的茶叶，中国有2000多种茶叶产品)”可知，中国有2000多种茶产品。故选B。
3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“In China, 44 registered national-level intangible cultural heritage entries are related to tea. There are over 40 vocational colleges and 80 universities that have set up majors in tea science or tea culture, resulting in over 3,000 graduates specialising in tea production and art every year.(在中国，有44个国家级非物质文化遗产项目与茶有关。有40多所职业院校和80多所大学开设了茶学或茶文化专业，每年有3000多名毕业生从事茶叶生产和艺术)”可知，本段是通过列数字的方式来弘扬中国的茶文化。故选A。
4. 推理判断题。根据第一段“Tea has delighted and fascinated the world for thousands of years.(几千年来，茶一直为世界所喜爱和着迷)”结合本文主要介绍了中国的传统文化——茶道，与文化有关，可知，本文可能出自一本文化杂志。故选D。
Passage 14
（23-24高一下·江苏盐城·期末）Comfort food makes a person feel good. Food high in sugar or fat tends to improve mood by stimulating the brain’s reward system. So it makes sense that many of us may turn to food for comfort in times of stress. There’s some fascinating research that examines food as a source of comfort. However, the most interesting thing about this research may be that foods are far less comforting than we tend to believe they are.
Traci Mann, a professor of psychology, and colleagues conducted a series of studies with college students. The researchers examined how much comfort foods actually improve mood. They provided students with one of the three foods that they had indicated were their top, personal comfort foods. After producing a negative mood by having them watch movie clips designed to increase their sadness, anger and anxiety, the researchers offered the students their comfort food.
They had to assess (评估) how they felt before and after they were supposedly comforted by ice cream, pizza or whatever they had indicated they typically ate to feel better. All of the students completed the study on two separate occasions: once when they were able to eat their comfort food and once when they were able to eat another food they liked, but they wouldn’t call a comfort food. The researchers found that comfort food did improve students’ moods — but only by a little bit and not more than the other food they liked.
In another study, comfort food was compared to no food at all, and students’ moods seemed to improve even when they didn’t eat anything — most likely just due to the passage of time.
The take-home message from the studies While the comfort food may make the person feel better for the time being, it does little to address emotional problems. Of course, everyone can indulge (纵情) in a comfort food from time to time, but overall, aim for these instances to be the exception rather than the rule.
1. Which aspect of comfort food do Traci Mann’s studies focus on
A．The means by which it affects mood. B．Its role in reducing negativity.
C．The extent to which it lifts mood. D．Its impact on physical health.
2. How were the studies carried out
A．By comparison. B．By observation.
C．By analysis. D．By collecting data.
3. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A．To explain a rule. B．To introduce a concept.
C．To present a fact. D．To make a suggestion.
4. What is a suitable title for the text
A．Feeling Negative Try Comfort Food B．Comfort Food May Not Do Wonders
C．The Science behind Comfort Food D．Comfort Food Tends to Be Unhealthy
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了实验表明，安慰食物并不像人们相信的那样对情绪有很好的改善作用。
1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“The researchers examined how much comfort foods actually improve mood.”（研究人员调查了安慰食物实际上能改善多少情绪。）可知，Traci Mann和同事们的研究着眼于安慰食物对提升情绪的程度。故选C。
2. 推理判断题。根据第三段“They had to assess (评估) how they felt before and after they were supposedly comforted by ice cream, pizza or whatever they had indicated they typically ate to feel better. All of the students completed the study on two separate occasions: once when they were able to eat their comfort food and once when they were able to eat another food they liked, but they wouldn’t call a comfort food.”（他们必须评估他们在吃冰淇淋、披萨或任何他们认为能让他们感觉更好的东西之前和之后的感觉。所有的学生都在两个不同的情况下完成了这项研究：一次是当他们能够吃到他们喜欢的食物时，另一次是当他们能够吃到另一种他们喜欢的食物时，但他们不会称之为安慰食物。）和第四段“In another study, comfort food was compared to no food at all, and students’ moods seemed to improve even when they didn’t eat anything—most likely just due to the passage of time.”（在另一项研究中，将安慰食物与不吃食物进行比较，学生们的情绪似乎有所改善，即使他们不吃任何东西——很可能只是由于时间的推移。）可知，研究是通过给学生们不同的食物，并对他们吃东西前后的情绪进行对比来进行的。故选A。
3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“While the comfort food may make the person feel better for the time being, it does little to address emotional problems. Of course, everyone can indulge (纵情) in a comfort food from time to time, but overall, aim for these instances to be the exception rather than the rule.”（虽然安慰食物可能会让人暂时感觉好一些，但它对解决情绪问题几乎没有作用。当然，每个人都可以偶尔放纵一下，但总的来说，这些都是例外，而不是规则。）可知，本段告知读者安慰食物可能会让人暂时感觉好一些，但它对解决情绪问题几乎没有作用，因此缓解情绪应该选择一些别的方法。故推断文章最后一段是作者想要给读者们提出建议，不要过度依赖于安慰食物来解决情绪问题。故选D。
4. 主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, the most interesting thing about this research may be that foods are far less comforting than we tend to believe they are.”（然而，这项研究最有趣的地方可能是，食物远没有我们想象的那样能安慰人。）和最后一段“While the comfort food may make the person feel better for the time being, it does little to address emotional problems.”（虽然安慰食物可能会让人暂时感觉好一些，但它对解决情绪问题几乎没有作用。）及全文内容可知，本文主要表明了安慰食物可能无法改善人们的情绪，不能产生奇迹。B选项“Comfort Food May not Work Wonders”（安慰食物可能不会产生奇迹）能够概括文章主旨，为最佳标题。故选B。
Passage 15
（23-24高一下·海南海口·期末）In the worsening economic environment, restaurants are turning to sharing menus to stop hard up customers from cutting back on starters and desserts.
Expenses in restaurants have fallen by 14 percent, from 25. 38 to 21. 80 per head, in part because customers are having main courses only and skipping starters and desserts, the research firm Lumina Intelligence has found. This is also hitting receipts from drinks, with the number of meals including alcohol falling from 38. 5 percent to 33. 9 percent. “To increase profit, restaurants are introducing sharing dishes across courses, including starter and dessert dishes, to encourage customers to spend more,” according to Lumina Intelligence.
Linden Stores, a restaurant that is owned by Laura Christie and her husband and was relocated to the village of Audlem from London in 2020, started a whole new menu of modern British food, with two people sharing seven dishes recently. And, for Christie, it was really a bolt out of the blue. “I wasn’t expecting it be such a hit,” said Christie. “It was quite a new idea for people. We’re in a small village but it turned out we were breaking more boundaries than we’d thought with this sharing concept.”
Linden Stores is not alone in rethinking its menu to make sharing food more commonplace. A large number of restaurants are following this, among which is EI Pastor, a group of Mexican restaurants in London. Actually, stealing your partner’s dessert is a time-honored restaurant tradition, but restaurant owners are increasingly offering two spoons as a matter of course as sharing food becomes the latest way for the hospitality industry to fight the recession.
Sharing works because restaurants have become less formal, Christie believes. “It makes people feel like they’re getting more of an experience. Sharing food offers a delicious and exciting way to put together history, culture, and love. It helps save diners spending per head. It also helps with the efficiency of restaurants, because you know what you’re having to prepare and you need fewer people to deliver it because you know, ahead of time, what you’re doing. ”
1. What is the writing purpose of Paragraph 2
A．To list restaurants’ efforts to make a profit. B．To describe people’s new food preference.
C．To introduce a new topic for discussion. D．To give some background information.
2. What does the underlined part “a bolt out of the blue” mean in Paragraph 3
A．It was quite disturbing. B．It was completely surprising.
C．It was very disappointing. D．It was rather obvious.
3. Why does the writer mention EI Pastor in Paragraph 4
A．To prove the success of Linden Stores’ reform. B．To explain the tradition of sharing food.
C．To show the popularity of sharing menus. D．To express the hospitality of restaurants.
4. What message is conveyed in Christine’s words in the last paragraph
A．Delicious food is vital in the successful running of a restaurant.
B．Good preparation makes a big difference.
C．Sharing menus is a win-win thing.
D．Sharing food helps people bond together.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了在经济环境恶化的情况下，餐厅开始转向共享菜单，以阻止顾客在前菜和甜点上削减开支。文章通过实例和数据，说明了共享菜单的优势和流行程度。
1. 推理判断题。第二段“Expenses in restaurants have fallen by 14 percent, from 25. 38 to 21. 80 per head, in part because customers are having main courses only and skipping starters and desserts, the research firm Lumina Intelligence has found. This is also hitting receipts from drinks, with the number of meals including alcohol falling from 38. 5 percent to 33. 9 percent. “To increase profit, restaurants are introducing sharing dishes across courses, including starter and dessert dishes, to encourage customers to spend more,” according to Lumina Intelligence.(研究公司Lumina Intelligence发现，顾客在餐馆的花费下降了14%，从每人25.38英镑降至21.80英镑，部分原因是顾客只吃主菜，不吃开胃菜和甜点。这也影响了饮料的收入，包括酒精在内的餐食数量从38.5%下降到33.9%。Lumina Intelligence表示：“为了增加利润，餐馆开始在菜品中共享菜肴，包括开胃菜和甜点，以鼓励顾客增加消费”。)”主要介绍了餐厅的开支下降，顾客只点主菜，饮料销售也受到影响，以及餐厅为了增加利润，开始推出共享菜单等背景信息。由此可知，第二段的目的是提供了一些背景信息。故选D。
2. 词句猜测题。根据第三段““I wasn’t expecting it to be such a hit,” said Christie. “It was quite a new idea for people. We’re in a small village but it turned out we were breaking more boundaries than we’d thought with this sharing concept.”(‘我没想到它会如此受欢迎’。Christie说：‘这对人们来说是一个全新的想法。我们住在一个小村庄，但事实证明，我们打破了比我们想象的更多的共享概念。’)”可知，她没想到共享菜单会如此受欢迎。这对人们来说是一个相当新的想法。由此可推知，“And, for Christie, it was really a bolt out of the blue.(对克里斯蒂来说，这真的是a bolt out of the blue。)”表达的意思是人们对共享菜单的反应出乎Christie的意料、令人惊讶。划线词“a bolt out of the blue”意为“出人意料，令人大吃一惊”，与B选项“It was completely surprising.(这完全出乎意料。)”意意思一致。故选B项。
3. 推理判断题。根据第四段“Linden Stores is not alone in rethinking its menu to make sharing food more commonplace. A large number of restaurants are following this, among which is E1 Pastor, a group of Mexican restaurants in London.(林登百货并不是唯一一家重新考虑菜单以使共享食物变得更加普遍的公司。许多餐馆都在效仿这一做法，其中包括伦敦的墨西哥餐馆El Pastor。)”可知，此处以林等百货为例指出其并不是唯一一家重新考虑菜单以使共享食物变得更加普遍的公司，即还有其他的公司采用了同样的做法；由此可知，作者提及EI Pastor是为了说明共享菜单很受餐馆的欢迎。故选C项。
4. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“It makes people feel like they’re getting more of an experience. Sharing food offers a delicious and exciting way to put together history, culture, and love. It helps save diners spending per head. It also helps with the efficiency of restaurants, because you know what you’re having to prepare and you need fewer people to deliver it because you know, ahead of time, what you’re doing.(这让人们觉得他们得到了更多的体验。分享食物是一种将历史、文化和爱情结合在一起的美味而令人兴奋的方式。这有助于节省食客的人均消费。这也有助于提高餐馆的效率，因为你知道你必须准备什么，而且你需要更少的人来送，因为你提前知道你在做什么。”)”可知，对消费者来说，共享菜单可以让他们觉得自己得到了更多的体验，同时有助于减少他们的人均支出，对像Christie这样的餐馆经营者来说，共享菜单能够提高他们的效率。在Christie看来，共享菜单是一件双赢的事情。故选C项。
