Unit 1 Food for thought
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
Tea has delighted and fascinated the world for thousands of years.China first started exporting tea during the Ming Dynasty,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.
In China,more than 40 registered national-level intangible cultural heritage entries are related to tea.There are over a hundred vocational colleges and universities that have set up majors in tea science or tea culture,resulting in several thousand graduates specialising in tea production and art every year.
( )1.When did China begin to export tea
[A] In 2022.
[B] Thousands of years ago.
[C] During the Ming Dynasty.
[D] In 1644.
( )2.What can be learnt from Paragraph 2
[A] Tea is quite popular with people all over the country.
[B] More than 2,000 tea products can be found in China.
[C] Chinese producers have 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 storybook.
[D] A cultural magazine.
B
With the arrival of the summer heat,the wave of culture-themed ice creams is sweeping across social media platforms in China.
Museums,scenic spots,amusement parks and even universities have once again rolled out their unique culture-themed ice creams these years.These ice creams are often tiny copies of famous landmarks or cultural relics (文物) that offer visitors a delight for the taste buds (味蕾).
The trend of culture-themed ice creams began in 2019 when the Old Summer Palace in Beijing was one of the first scenic spots in China to introduce lotus-shaped ice creams.It was inspired by that in 2017 eleven ancient lotus seeds were discovered in a pool at the Old Summer Palace.Six of these ancient lotus seeds bloomed in the summer of 2019.So to mark the occasion,the staff at the Old Summer Palace designed ice creams shaped like lotus flowers.These ice creams were widely loved by visitors,not only serving as a cold treat but also offering a unique way for visitors to connect with their cultural heritage.
To protect their cultural relics,many museums have put up signs banning photography or the use of a flash.However,culture-themed ice creams provide an alternative way for visitors to catch memories of their visit.Various flavours offer visitors a choice of colours and ingredients for the ice cream,which reflects the local characteristics and charm of these cold treats.It is also suggested by the museums that the visitors can take the carved ice cream bars home with them to use as bookmarks.
For many young people,taking photos of themselves standing alongside cultural landmarks is an artistic preference from their parents’ generation.To them,a selfie with a culture-themed ice cream is a much cooler way to show their travel experiences and bridge the gap between the modern life and distant historical relics.
( )5.What can we learn about culture-themed ice creams from the first two paragraphs
[A] Visitors are eager to try their taste.
[B] They are made due to the summer heat.
[C] Visitors spend much money on them.
[D] They are often shaped like landmarks.
( )6.What inspired the idea of culture-themed ice creams
[A] The Old Summer Palace.
[B] The wide love by visitors.
[C] The discovery of ancient lotus seeds.
[D] The imagination of the staff at the Old Summer Palace.
( )7.What does the underlined word “bridge” in the last paragraph probably mean
[A] Measure. [B] Narrow.
[C] Create. [D] Affect.
( )8.What is the main idea of this passage
[A] A creative way to protect cultural heritage.
[B] Ancient lotus seeds flowered in modern times.
[C] A cool way to show your travel experiences.
[D] Experiencing colourful cultures with your taste buds.
C
Our programme explores diverse cuisine.In this episode,we’re in Chengdu,Sichuan,exploring its spicy dishes with culinary (烹饪的) experts.
Mei:Could you tell us how you fell in love with Sichuan cuisine
Jing:I grew up in Canada,feeling quite disconnected from the identity of being Chinese.After university,I went to China to work and began digging into Chinese food.At first,I was just amazed by its diversity and complexity.But the more I studied,the more I realised how little we know about Chinese food in the West.The passion for Chinese food led me to found a restaurant called Fly By Jing.It is inspired by the flavours of many famous restaurants in Chengdu.These restaurants in Chengdu are so delicious that no matter how shabby or lacking in atmosphere,
people will find them and flock to them.
Mei:What do you love about Sichuan
Fuchsia:There is a saying that if you are young,you should not go to Sichuan.Its capital city,Chengdu,is a relaxing,pleasure-loving city,so ambitious people should steer clear! Sichuan is best known for its folk cooking and street food.You can just go into quite ordinary-looking restaurants and have a delicious meal.
Mei:What do you think is one of the main things Westerners don’t know about Sichuan cuisine
John:One of the facts is that while Sichuan cuisine has become popular internationally,people are often taken in by this stereotype (刻板印象) that it is just about the great drama of loads of chillies and peppers in pools of oil.But the real heart and soul of Sichuan cooking lies in the flavouring.
( )9.What made Jing decide to found Fly By Jing
[A] Her understanding of Chinese culture.
[B] Her desire to get the Chinese identity.
[C] Her love for Chinese food.
[D] Her wish to promote Chinese culture.
( )10.What does the underlined phrase “steer clear” in Paragraph 3 mean
[A] Stay away.
[B] Move forward.
[C] Pass down.
[D] Pull through.
( )11.What is the common misunderstanding of Sichuan cuisine
[A] It may cause health problems.
[B] It is very popular in the world.
[C] Its soul lies in the amazing flavour.
[D] It is all about chillies and peppers in oil.
( )12.What is the text mainly about
[A] Ways to make local food.
[B] The charm of Sichuan food.
[C] Experts’ tips on Sichuan cuisine.
[D] Differences between Eastern and Western food.
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
Orange chicken,salt and pepper chips,fried rice...Burns lists several typical Western-style Chinese dishes that disappoint him.For Burns who 1 his childhood in China,those cuisines are far from genuine.They are invented to 2 Western preferences.
Actually,many Westerners regard that 3 type of dishes as the whole of Chinese cuisine.The average Westerners are not as 4 and educated as they could be.That is why Burns 5 trying to show Chinese food by vlogging about making Chinese dishes at home.
The food adventure has 6 Burns grow into a person with over three million subscribers worldwide today and helped shift some people’s ideas about Chinese food.His friends told him they were shocked by the 7 of Chinese cuisine and it took them a long time to figure out different categories of Chinese cuisine.
8 ,when Burns first started vlogging in 2016 after returning to England,cooking Chinese food at home was a “stupid idea”,because he was never 9 of cooking.At the time,most of his
10 centred more on explaining aspects of Chinese culture.However,later,when Burns couldn’t 11 outside,he had to learn to cook.The moment he tried to learn Chinese cooking,
he 12 fell in love with it.“The more I learnt about Chinese cooking,the 13 I got into it,” he recalls.
The cooking journey also serves to 14 his connection with China,even though he has left China for years.Burns appreciates the experiences of living in China, 15 him to teach about Chinese cuisine and build a cross-cultural bridge between the East and the West.
( )1.[A] attracted [B] spent
[C] gathered [D] retired
( )2.[A] cure [B] hire
[C] satisfy [D] bite
( )3.[A] tough [B] legal
[C] capable [D] particular
( )4.[A] motivated [B] weighed
[C] informed [D] recognised
( )5.[A] starts [B] orders
[C] serves [D] ranks
( )6.[A] helped [B] considered
[C] employed [D] organised
( )7.[A] origin [B] moral
[C] custom [D] diversity
( )8.[A] Professionally [B] Interestingly
[C] Completely [D] Suddenly
( )9.[A] critical [B] equal
[C] fond [D] previous
( )10.[A] videos [B] tests
[C] courses [D] surveys
( )11.[A] work [B] exercise
[C] film [D] dine
( )12.[A] immediately [B] independently
[C] recently [D] regularly
( )13.[A] most [B] more
[C] less [D] least
( )14.[A] launch [B] argue
[C] differ [D] maintain
( )15.[A] imagining [B] seeking
[C] enabling [D] describing
Unit 1 Food for thought
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
Tea has delighted and fascinated the world for thousands of years.China first started exporting tea during the Ming Dynasty,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.
In China,more than 40 registered national-level intangible cultural heritage entries are related to tea.There are over a hundred vocational colleges and universities that have set up majors in tea science or tea culture,resulting in several thousand graduates specialising in tea production and art every year.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的茶文化的相关内容。
( )1.When did China begin to export tea
[A] In 2022.
[B] Thousands of years ago.
[C] During the Ming Dynasty.
[D] In 1644.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知,中国是在明朝时期开始出口茶的。故选C。
( )2.What can be learnt from Paragraph 2
[A] Tea is quite popular with people all over the country.
[B] More than 2,000 tea products can be found in China.
[C] Chinese producers have developed seven categories of tea.
[D] Picking tea leaves is the most important tea processing technique.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,中国有2 000多种茶产品。故选B。
( )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.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“more than 40”“over a hundred”“several thousand”可知,本段通过列数字的方式来弘扬中国的茶文化。故选A。
( )4.Where does this text probably come from
[A] A science report.
[B] A travel journal.
[C] A storybook.
[D] A cultural magazine.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。结合全文可知,本文主要介绍了中国的茶文化的相关内容,由此可知,本文可能出自一本文化杂志。故选D。
B
With the arrival of the summer heat,the wave of culture-themed ice creams is sweeping across social media platforms in China.
Museums,scenic spots,amusement parks and even universities have once again rolled out their unique culture-themed ice creams these years.These ice creams are often tiny copies of famous landmarks or cultural relics (文物) that offer visitors a delight for the taste buds (味蕾).
The trend of culture-themed ice creams began in 2019 when the Old Summer Palace in Beijing was one of the first scenic spots in China to introduce lotus-shaped ice creams.It was inspired by that in 2017 eleven ancient lotus seeds were discovered in a pool at the Old Summer Palace.Six of these ancient lotus seeds bloomed in the summer of 2019.So to mark the occasion,the staff at the Old Summer Palace designed ice creams shaped like lotus flowers.These ice creams were widely loved by visitors,not only serving as a cold treat but also offering a unique way for visitors to connect with their cultural heritage.
To protect their cultural relics,many museums have put up signs banning photography or the use of a flash.However,culture-themed ice creams provide an alternative way for visitors to catch memories of their visit.Various flavours offer visitors a choice of colours and ingredients for the ice cream,which reflects the local characteristics and charm of these cold treats.It is also suggested by the museums that the visitors can take the carved ice cream bars home with them to use as bookmarks.
For many young people,taking photos of themselves standing alongside cultural landmarks is an artistic preference from their parents’ generation.To them,a selfie with a culture-themed ice cream is a much cooler way to show their travel experiences and bridge the gap between the modern life and distant historical relics.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了文化主题冰淇淋在中国社交媒体平台上的流行现象,以及这些冰淇淋如何成为连接现代生活与文化遗产的桥梁,同时它们让人们在品尝美味的同时可以体验不同的文化。
( )5.What can we learn about culture-themed ice creams from the first two paragraphs
[A] Visitors are eager to try their taste.
[B] They are made due to the summer heat.
[C] Visitors spend much money on them.
[D] They are often shaped like landmarks.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段叙述可知,这些冰淇淋通常是著名地标或文物的微型复制品。因此,我们可以从前两段中了解到,文化主题冰淇淋通常是地标形状的。故选D。
( )6.What inspired the idea of culture-themed ice creams
[A] The Old Summer Palace.
[B] The wide love by visitors.
[C] The discovery of ancient lotus seeds.
[D] The imagination of the staff at the Old Summer Palace.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容,尤其是其中的“It was inspired by that...shaped like lotus flowers.”可知,古代莲子的发现启发了文化主题冰淇淋的创意。故选C。
( )7.What does the underlined word “bridge” in the last paragraph probably mean
[A] Measure. [B] Narrow.
[C] Create. [D] Affect.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据文章最后一段的内容可知,许多年轻人认为,用文化主题冰淇淋自拍是一种更酷的来展示他们的旅行经历的方式。这种方式可以缩小现代生活与遥远历史遗迹之间的鸿沟。由语境和常识可推知,这里的bridge指的是缩小两者之间的差距。故选B。
( )8.What is the main idea of this passage
[A] A creative way to protect cultural heritage.
[B] Ancient lotus seeds flowered in modern times.
[C] A cool way to show your travel experiences.
[D] Experiencing colourful cultures with your taste buds.
【答案】 A
【解析】 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据文章倒数第二段可知,文章主要讲述了各种文化主题的冰淇淋在中国社交媒体平台上流行的现象,并且这些冰淇淋往往是著名地标或文物的微型复制品,它们让游客在品尝美味的同时也能感受到不同的文化,从而创造性地保护文化遗产,A项符合文章主旨。故选A。
C
Our programme explores diverse cuisine.In this episode,we’re in Chengdu,Sichuan,exploring its spicy dishes with culinary (烹饪的) experts.
Mei:Could you tell us how you fell in love with Sichuan cuisine
Jing:I grew up in Canada,feeling quite disconnected from the identity of being Chinese.After university,I went to China to work and began digging into Chinese food.At first,I was just amazed by its diversity and complexity.But the more I studied,the more I realised how little we know about Chinese food in the West.The passion for Chinese food led me to found a restaurant called Fly By Jing.It is inspired by the flavours of many famous restaurants in Chengdu.These restaurants in Chengdu are so delicious that no matter how shabby or lacking in atmosphere,
people will find them and flock to them.
Mei:What do you love about Sichuan
Fuchsia:There is a saying that if you are young,you should not go to Sichuan.Its capital city,Chengdu,is a relaxing,pleasure-loving city,so ambitious people should steer clear! Sichuan is best known for its folk cooking and street food.You can just go into quite ordinary-looking restaurants and have a delicious meal.
Mei:What do you think is one of the main things Westerners don’t know about Sichuan cuisine
John:One of the facts is that while Sichuan cuisine has become popular internationally,people are often taken in by this stereotype (刻板印象) that it is just about the great drama of loads of chillies and peppers in pools of oil.But the real heart and soul of Sichuan cooking lies in the flavouring.
[语篇导读] 本文是访谈。文章主要介绍了中国四川成都的美食文化以及几位嘉宾各自与四川美食的结缘经历,并深入探讨了四川美食的独特之处以及西方人对四川菜可能存在的误解。
( )9.What made Jing decide to found Fly By Jing
[A] Her understanding of Chinese culture.
[B] Her desire to get the Chinese identity.
[C] Her love for Chinese food.
[D] Her wish to promote Chinese culture.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第一个访谈问题下的“The passion for Chinese food led me to found a restaurant called Fly By Jing.”可知,对中国食物的热爱让Jing决定创立Fly By Jing。故选C。
( )10.What does the underlined phrase “steer clear” in Paragraph 3 mean
[A] Stay away.
[B] Move forward.
[C] Pass down.
[D] Pull through.
【答案】 A
【解析】 猜测短语题。根据画线短语上文的“a relaxing,pleasure-loving city”可知,想要追求享乐和休闲的人更适合来到成都,再结合本句中的“so”和“ambitious”可推测,成都不适合有远大志向的人,即应该远离成都。故选A。
( )11.What is the common misunderstanding of Sichuan cuisine
[A] It may cause health problems.
[B] It is very popular in the world.
[C] Its soul lies in the amazing flavour.
[D] It is all about chillies and peppers in oil.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“people are often taken...in pools of oil”可知,大家对四川菜的普遍误解是辣椒和胡椒与油的结合。故选D。
( )12.What is the text mainly about
[A] Ways to make local food.
[B] The charm of Sichuan food.
[C] Experts’ tips on Sichuan cuisine.
[D] Differences between Eastern and Western food.
【答案】 B
【解析】 主旨大意题。这篇文章主要讲述了四川菜的魅力,它讨论了一些与四川菜有着深厚联系的人的经验和见解,包括他们的个人发现以及爱上四川菜的过程,还谈到了街头小吃和民间烹饪的吸引力,以及西方人对四川菜的常见误解。本文并没有专注于制作当地食物的方法,特定菜肴的专家建议,或者东西方食物之间的一般差异。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
Orange chicken,salt and pepper chips,fried rice...Burns lists several typical Western-style Chinese dishes that disappoint him.For Burns who 1 his childhood in China,those cuisines are far from genuine.They are invented to 2 Western preferences.
Actually,many Westerners regard that 3 type of dishes as the whole of Chinese cuisine.The average Westerners are not as 4 and educated as they could be.That is why Burns 5 trying to show Chinese food by vlogging about making Chinese dishes at home.
The food adventure has 6 Burns grow into a person with over three million subscribers worldwide today and helped shift some people’s ideas about Chinese food.His friends told him they were shocked by the 7 of Chinese cuisine and it took them a long time to figure out different categories of Chinese cuisine.
8 ,when Burns first started vlogging in 2016 after returning to England,cooking Chinese food at home was a “stupid idea”,because he was never 9 of cooking.At the time,most of his
10 centred more on explaining aspects of Chinese culture.However,later,when Burns couldn’t 11 outside,he had to learn to cook.The moment he tried to learn Chinese cooking,
he 12 fell in love with it.“The more I learnt about Chinese cooking,the 13 I got into it,” he recalls.
The cooking journey also serves to 14 his connection with China,even though he has left China for years.Burns appreciates the experiences of living in China, 15 him to teach about Chinese cuisine and build a cross-cultural bridge between the East and the West.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Burns通过分享自己制作中式菜肴的视频博客,不仅拥有了广大订阅者,同时他也帮助改变了部分人对于中国菜的刻板印象,更加深了他自己与中国文化的联系。
( )1.[A] attracted [B] spent
[C] gathered [D] retired
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文的“his childhood in China”和“Burns appreciates the experiences of living in China”可知,此处指Burns在中国度过了(spent)童年时光。故选B。
( )2.[A] cure [B] hire
[C] satisfy [D] bite
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文的“Western preferences”可知,这里指这些西式中餐是为了满足(satisfy)西方人的爱好而创造的。故选C。
( )3.[A] tough [B] legal
[C] capable [D] particular
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文的“Orange chicken,salt and pepper...are far from genuine.”可知,这里指的是上文提到的西式中餐,是一种特别(particular)类型的中餐。故选D。
( )4.[A] motivated [B] weighed
[C] informed [D] recognised
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文的“and educated as they could be”可知,此处指西方人对中国菜的了解不够见多识广(informed)。故选C。
( )5.[A] starts [B] orders
[C] serves [D] ranks
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文的“trying to show Chinese food by vlogging about making Chinese dishes at home”可知,这里指Burns开始(starts)制作视频来展示中国菜。故选A。
( )6.[A] helped [B] considered
[C] employed [D] organised
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文的“Burns grow into...ideas about Chinese food”可知,这里强调这段经历对Burns的帮助。故选A。
( )7.[A] origin [B] moral
[C] custom [D] diversity
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文的“of Chinese cuisine and it took...categories of Chinese cuisine”可知,这里指中国菜种类繁多(diversity),令人惊讶。故选D。
( )8.[A] Professionally [B] Interestingly
[C] Completely [D] Suddenly
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据下文的“when Burns first started...he was never 9 of cooking”可知,他从来不喜欢烹饪,但是有趣的是(Interestingly),Burns在2016年回到英格兰后第一次开始录制视频博客。故选B。
( )9.[A] critical [B] equal
[C] fond [D] previous
【答案】 C
【解析】 结合句意和上文的“when Burns first started...‘stupid idea’”可知,这里指Burns起初并不喜欢(fond)烹饪。故选C。
( )10.[A] videos [B] tests
[C] courses [D] surveys
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文的“Burns first started vlogging in 2016 after returning to England”可知,Burns在2016年回到英格兰后第一次开始录制视频博客,这里指Burns最初制作的视频(videos)。故选A。
( )11.[A] work [B] exercise
[C] film [D] dine
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文的“outside,he had to learn to cook”可知,这里指由于某些原因无法外出吃饭(dine)。故选D。
( )12.[A] immediately [B] independently
[C] recently [D] regularly
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文的“The moment he tried to learn Chinese cooking”和下文的“fell in love with it”可知,这里强调他对中餐烹饪的喜爱立刻(immediately)产生。故选A。
( )13.[A] most [B] more
[C] less [D] least
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文的“The more I learnt about Chinese cooking”可知,此处用“the + 比较级,
the + 比较级”结构,表示“越……越……”,因此用more,侧面突出他对中国烹饪的喜爱。故选B。
( )14.[A] launch [B] argue
[C] differ [D] maintain
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文的“his connection with China,even though he has left China for years”可知,这里指烹饪让他与中国保持(maintain)联系。故选D。
( )15.[A] imagining [B] seeking
[C] enabling [D] describing
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据下文的“him to teach about Chinese cuisine...the West”可知,这里指在中国的生活经历使他能够(enabling)教授中式菜肴,并在东西方之间架起一座跨文化的桥梁。故选C。
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Unit 1 Food for thought
必修 第二册
题组训练
(限时35分钟 总分45分)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每题2.5分,共30分)
A
Tea has delighted and fascinated the world for thousands of years.
China first started exporting tea during the Ming Dynasty,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.
In China,more than 40 registered national-level intangible cultural heritage entries are related to tea.There are over a hundred vocational colleges and universities that have set up majors in tea science or tea culture,resulting in several thousand graduates specialising in tea production and art every year.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的茶文化的相关内容。
( )1.When did China begin to export tea
[A] In 2022.
[B] Thousands of years ago.
[C] During the Ming Dynasty.
[D] In 1644.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知,中国是在明朝时期开始出口茶的。故选C。
( )2.What can be learnt from Paragraph 2
[A] Tea is quite popular with people all over the country.
[B] More than 2,000 tea products can be found in China.
[C] Chinese producers have developed seven categories of tea.
[D] Picking tea leaves is the most important tea processing technique.
B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知,中国有2 000多种茶产品。故选B。
( )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.
A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“more than 40”“over a hundred”“several thousand”可知,本段通过列数字的方式来弘扬中国的茶文化。故选A。
( )4.Where does this text probably come from
[A] A science report.
[B] A travel journal.
[C] A storybook.
[D] A cultural magazine.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。结合全文可知,本文主要介绍了中国的茶文化的相关内容,由此可知,本文可能出自一本文化杂志。故选D。
B
With the arrival of the summer heat,the wave of culture-themed ice creams is sweeping across social media platforms in China.
Museums,scenic spots,amusement parks and even universities have once again rolled out their unique culture-themed ice creams these years.
These ice creams are often tiny copies of famous landmarks or cultural relics (文物) that offer visitors a delight for the taste buds (味蕾).
The trend of culture-themed ice creams began in 2019 when the Old Summer Palace in Beijing was one of the first scenic spots in China to introduce lotus-shaped ice creams.It was inspired by that in 2017 eleven ancient lotus seeds were discovered in a pool at the Old Summer Palace.Six of these ancient lotus seeds bloomed in the summer of 2019.So to mark the occasion,the staff at the Old Summer Palace designed ice creams shaped like lotus flowers.These ice creams were widely loved by visitors,not only serving as a cold treat but also offering a unique way for visitors to connect with their cultural heritage.
To protect their cultural relics,many museums have put up signs banning photography or the use of a flash.However,culture-themed ice creams provide an alternative way for visitors to catch memories of their visit.Various flavours offer visitors a choice of colours and ingredients for the ice cream,which reflects the local characteristics and charm of these cold treats.It is also suggested by the museums that the visitors can take the carved ice cream bars home with them to use as bookmarks.
For many young people,taking photos of themselves standing alongside cultural landmarks is an artistic preference from their parents’ generation.
To them,a selfie with a culture-themed ice cream is a much cooler way to show their travel experiences and bridge the gap between the modern life and distant historical relics.
[语篇导读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了文化主题冰淇淋在中国社交媒体平台上的流行现象,以及这些冰淇淋如何成为连接现代生活与文化遗产的桥梁,同时它们让人们在品尝美味的同时可以体验不同的文化。
( )5.What can we learn about culture-themed ice creams from the first two paragraphs
[A] Visitors are eager to try their taste.
[B] They are made due to the summer heat.
[C] Visitors spend much money on them.
[D] They are often shaped like landmarks.
D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段叙述可知,这些冰淇淋通常是著名地标或文物的微型复制品。因此,我们可以从前两段中了解到,文化主题冰淇淋通常是地标形状的。故选D。
( )6.What inspired the idea of culture-themed ice creams
[A] The Old Summer Palace.
[B] The wide love by visitors.
[C] The discovery of ancient lotus seeds.
[D] The imagination of the staff at the Old Summer Palace.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容,尤其是其中的“It was inspired by that...shaped like lotus flowers.”可知,古代莲子的发现启发了文化主题冰淇淋的创意。故选C。
( )7.What does the underlined word “bridge” in the last paragraph probably mean
[A] Measure. [B] Narrow.
[C] Create. [D] Affect.
B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据文章最后一段的内容可知,许多年轻人认为,用文化主题冰淇淋自拍是一种更酷的来展示他们的旅行经历的方式。这种方式可以缩小现代生活与遥远历史遗迹之间的鸿沟。由语境和常识可推知,这里的bridge指的是缩小两者之间的差距。故选B。
( )8.What is the main idea of this passage
[A] A creative way to protect cultural heritage.
[B] Ancient lotus seeds flowered in modern times.
[C] A cool way to show your travel experiences.
[D] Experiencing colourful cultures with your taste buds.
A
【解析】 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是根据文章倒数第二段可知,文章主要讲述了各种文化主题的冰淇淋在中国社交媒体平台上流行的现象,并且这些冰淇淋往往是著名地标或文物的微型复制品,它们让游客在品尝美味的同时也能感受到不同的文化,从而创造性地保护文化遗产,A项符合文章主旨。故选A。
C
Our programme explores diverse cuisine.In this episode,we’re in Chengdu,Sichuan,exploring its spicy dishes with culinary (烹饪的) experts.
Mei:Could you tell us how you fell in love with Sichuan cuisine
Jing:I grew up in Canada,feeling quite disconnected from the identity of being Chinese.After university,I went to China to work and began digging into Chinese food.At first,I was just amazed by its diversity and complexity.But the more I studied,the more I realised how little we know about Chinese food in the West.The passion for Chinese food led me to found a restaurant called Fly By Jing.It is inspired by the flavours of many famous restaurants in Chengdu.These restaurants in Chengdu are so delicious that no matter how shabby or lacking in atmosphere,people will find them and flock to them.
Mei:What do you love about Sichuan
Fuchsia:There is a saying that if you are young,you should not go to Sichuan.Its capital city,Chengdu,is a relaxing,pleasure-loving city,so ambitious people should steer clear! Sichuan is best known for its folk cooking and street food.You can just go into quite ordinary-looking restaurants and have a delicious meal.
Mei:What do you think is one of the main things Westerners don’t know about Sichuan cuisine
John:One of the facts is that while Sichuan cuisine has become popular internationally,people are often taken in by this stereotype (刻板印象) that it is just about the great drama of loads of chillies and peppers in pools of oil.But the real heart and soul of Sichuan cooking lies in the flavouring.
[语篇导读] 本文是访谈。文章主要介绍了中国四川成都的美食文化以及
几位嘉宾各自与四川美食的结缘经历,并深入探讨了四川美食的独特之处以及西方人对四川菜可能存在的误解。
( )9.What made Jing decide to found Fly By Jing
[A] Her understanding of Chinese culture.
[B] Her desire to get the Chinese identity.
[C] Her love for Chinese food.
[D] Her wish to promote Chinese culture.
C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第一个访谈问题下的“The passion for Chinese food led me to found a restaurant called Fly By Jing.”可知,对中国食物的热爱让Jing决定创立Fly By Jing。故选C。
( )10.What does the underlined phrase “steer clear” in Paragraph 3 mean
[A] Stay away.
[B] Move forward.
[C] Pass down.
[D] Pull through.
A
【解析】 猜测短语题。根据画线短语上文的“a relaxing,pleasure-loving city”可知,想要追求享乐和休闲的人更适合来到成都,再结合本句中的“so”和“ambitious”可推测,成都不适合有远大志向的人,即应该远离成都。故选A。
( )11.What is the common misunderstanding of Sichuan cuisine
[A] It may cause health problems.
[B] It is very popular in the world.
[C] Its soul lies in the amazing flavour.
[D] It is all about chillies and peppers in oil.
D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“people are often taken...in pools of oil”可知,大家对四川菜的普遍误解是辣椒和胡椒与油的结合。故选D。
( )12.What is the text mainly about
[A] Ways to make local food.
[B] The charm of Sichuan food.
[C] Experts’ tips on Sichuan cuisine.
[D] Differences between Eastern and Western food.
B
【解析】 主旨大意题。这篇文章主要讲述了四川菜的魅力,它讨论了一些与四川菜有着深厚联系的人的经验和见解,包括他们的个人发现以及爱上四川菜的过程,还谈到了街头小吃和民间烹饪的吸引力,以及西方人对四川菜的常见误解。本文并没有专注于制作当地食物的方法,特定菜肴的专家建议,或者东西方食物之间的一般差异。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
Orange chicken,salt and pepper chips,fried rice...Burns lists several typical Western-style Chinese dishes that disappoint him.For Burns who
1 his childhood in China,those cuisines are far from genuine.They are invented to 2 Western preferences.
Actually,many Westerners regard that 3 type of dishes as the whole of Chinese cuisine.The average Westerners are not as 4 and educated as they could be.That is why Burns 5 trying to show Chinese food by vlogging about making Chinese dishes at home.
The food adventure has 6 Burns grow into a person with over three million subscribers worldwide today and helped shift some people’s ideas about Chinese food.His friends told him they were shocked by the
7 of Chinese cuisine and it took them a long time to figure out different categories of Chinese cuisine.
8 ,when Burns first started vlogging in 2016 after returning to England,cooking Chinese food at home was a “stupid idea”,because he was never 9 of cooking.At the time,most of his 10 centred more on explaining aspects of Chinese culture.However,later,when Burns couldn’t
11 outside,he had to learn to cook.The moment he tried to learn Chinese cooking,he 12 fell in love with it.“The more I learnt about Chinese cooking,the 13 I got into it,” he recalls.
The cooking journey also serves to 14 his connection with China,
even though he has left China for years.Burns appreciates the experiences of living in China, 15 him to teach about Chinese cuisine and build a cross-cultural bridge between the East and the West.
[语篇导读] 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Burns通过分享自己制作中式菜肴的视频博客,不仅拥有了广大订阅者,同时他也帮助改变了部分人对于中国菜的刻板印象,更加深了他自己与中国文化的联系。
( )1.[A] attracted [B] spent
[C] gathered [D] retired
B
【解析】 根据下文的“his childhood in China”和“Burns appreciates the experiences of living in China”可知,此处指Burns在中国度过了(spent)童年时光。故选B。
( )2.[A] cure [B] hire
[C] satisfy [D] bite
C
【解析】 根据下文的“Western preferences”可知,这里指这些西式中餐是为了满足(satisfy)西方人的爱好而创造的。故选C。
( )3.[A] tough [B] legal
[C] capable [D] particular
D
【解析】 根据上文的“Orange chicken,salt and pepper...are far from genuine.”可知,这里指的是上文提到的西式中餐,是一种特别(particular)类型的中餐。故选D。
( )4.[A] motivated [B] weighed
[C] informed [D] recognised
C
【解析】 根据下文的“and educated as they could be”可知,此处指西方人对中国菜的了解不够见多识广(informed)。故选C。
( )5.[A] starts [B] orders
[C] serves [D] ranks
A
【解析】 根据下文的“trying to show Chinese food by vlogging about making Chinese dishes at home”可知,这里指Burns开始(starts)制作视频来展示中国菜。故选A。
( )6.[A] helped [B] considered
[C] employed [D] organised
A
【解析】 根据下文的“Burns grow into...ideas about Chinese food”可知,这里强调这段经历对Burns的帮助。故选A。
( )7.[A] origin [B] moral
[C] custom [D] diversity
D
【解析】 根据下文的“of Chinese cuisine and it took...categories of Chinese cuisine”可知,这里指中国菜种类繁多(diversity),令人惊讶。故选D。
( )8.[A] Professionally [B] Interestingly
[C] Completely [D] Suddenly
B
【解析】 根据下文的“when Burns first started...he was never 9 of cooking”可知,他从来不喜欢烹饪,但是有趣的是(Interestingly),Burns在2016年回到英格兰后第一次开始录制视频博客。故选B。
( )9.[A] critical [B] equal
[C] fond [D] previous
C
【解析】 结合句意和上文的“when Burns first started...‘stupid idea’”可知,这里指Burns起初并不喜欢(fond)烹饪。故选C。
( )10.[A] videos [B] tests
[C] courses [D] surveys
A
【解析】 根据上文的“Burns first started vlogging in 2016 after returning to England”可知,Burns在2016年回到英格兰后第一次开始录制视频博客,这里指Burns最初制作的视频(videos)。故选A。
( )11.[A] work [B] exercise
[C] film [D] dine
D
【解析】 根据下文的“outside,he had to learn to cook”可知,这里指由于某些原因无法外出吃饭(dine)。故选D。
( )12.[A] immediately [B] independently
[C] recently [D] regularly
A
【解析】 根据上文的“The moment he tried to learn Chinese cooking”和下文的“fell in love with it”可知,这里强调他对中餐烹饪的喜爱立刻(immediately)产生。故选A。
( )13.[A] most [B] more
[C] less [D] least
B
【解析】 根据上文的“The more I learnt about Chinese cooking”可知,此处用“the + 比较级,the + 比较级”结构,表示“越……越……”,因此用more,侧面突出他对中国烹饪的喜爱。故选B。
( )14.[A] launch [B] argue
[C] differ [D] maintain
D
【解析】 根据下文的“his connection with China,even though he has left China for years”可知,这里指烹饪让他与中国保持(maintain)联系。故选D。
( )15.[A] imagining [B] seeking
[C] enabling [D] describing
C
【解析】 根据下文的“him to teach about Chinese cuisine...the West”可知,这里指在中国的生活经历使他能够(enabling)教授中式菜肴,并在东西方之间架起一座跨文化的桥梁。故选C。
