题目
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Tea may have been discovered in 2737 BC by Shen Nong, a Chinese Emperor of the San Huang Period(3,000 - 2,700 BC). He was a scholar, the father of agriculture and the inventor of Chinese herbal medicine. One summer day, while visiting a distant place, he and the court stopped to rest and his servants began to boil water for the court to drink. Dried leaves from the nearby bush fell into the boiling water, and made it a brown liquid. The Emperor was interested in the new liquid, drank some, and found it very refreshing. The tree was a wild tea tree, and so, tea was created.
The first samples(样品) of tea reached England between 1652 and 1654. Tea was referred to as the China drink, tcha, chaw, tay, tee, and tea and was at first regarded more as a medicine than a fashionable drink. The original English pronunciation of the word tea was “tay” and can be traced back to around 1655 when the Dutch introduced both word and beverage(饮料)to England. The pronunciation “tee” also originated in the 1600"s but only gained predominance(主导地位)after the late 18th century.
By 1650 the Dutch were actively involved in trade throughout the Western world. During that year Peter Stuyvesant brought the first tea to America to the colonists(殖民地定居者)in the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam (later re-named New York).
小题1:The following information is true EXCEPT ________.
A.The Japanese write the character for tea the same way as we Chinese. |
B.It was a Chinese Emperor who first found tea very refreshing. |
C.The word “the” was used to describe only the leaf. |
D.Tea was discovered quite by chance in history. |
A.that Shen Nong, was a famous inventor of Chinese herbal medicine |
B.why the Emperor was brave and dared to run risks |
C.whether Shen Nong liked drinking boiled water outside the court |
D.the way in which tea was created outdoors |
① Tea was at first regarded just as a fashionable drink in England.
② Tea had different names during the early days it reached England.
③ The pronunciation “tee”originated in 1600.
④ Peter Stuyvesant introduced both word “tay” and beverage(饮料)to England.
⑤ The pronunciation“tee”became popular after the late 18th century.
A.①② | B.②③ | C.④⑤ | D.①④ |
A.that the leaf tea should be put in hot water for drinking |
B.that tea was called the China drink, tcha, chaw, tay, tee, t"e and tea in England |
C.what the early situation of tea was like in the Western world |
D.that tea was first brought to America in the late 16th century |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:D
小题3:D
小题4:C
解析
试题分析:本篇文章介绍了茶在中国的起源,以及最初传到国外的情况。有关中国饮茶起源最普遍的说法是认为茶是神农在野外以釜锅煮水时,刚好有几片叶子飘进锅中,煮好的水,其色微黄,喝入口中生津止渴、提神醒脑,从此才有了茶的发现。
小题1:C细节理解题。从文章首段This word “the” was used to describe both the drink and the leaf. 可知“the”既指叶也指茶饮料。所以C选项正确。
小题2:D主旨大意题。在文章第二段作者讲述了神农发现茶叶的故事,由此可知D选项正确。
小题3:D细节理解题。由文章倒数第二段was at first regarded more as a medicine than a fashionable drink.和 The original English pronunciation of the word tea was “tay” and can be traced back to around 1655 when the Dutch introduced both word and beverage(饮料)to England.可以判断D选项内容错误。
小题4:C主旨大意题。文章第三段讲述了茶首次运到England的情况,包括人们对茶的看法以及发音等,由此可知C为正确选项。
核心考点
试题【The Mandarin Chinese word for “cha” is pronounced “t"e” in certain Chinese diale】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
A cookie in the US is called a biscuit in the UK.A biscuit in the US is a small cake in the UK.Crisps in the UK,are known as chips,but we British people eat a plate of chips that you call fries in the US.In the UK,a pie can be made from either meat or fruit,while in the US pies are normally made from fruit;pot pies are made from meat.Most things are measured in grams and kilograms in the US,not pounds and ounces.
One very obvious(明显的)difference is the side of the road we each choose to drive on.Petrol in the UK is gas in the US.The place where we fill up our cars,in the UK,is a garage;while in the US,it’s a gas station.The term garage is also used as a place to store your car next to or close by your house.In the UK we call a lorry what is known as a truck in the US.
An elevator in the US is called a lift here,and the first floor in the US,is calle d the ground floor here,so many visitors get off on the wrong floor in British hotels.
I could continue with this. There are countless examples of differences within our one shared language.With so many differences,no wonder it’s hard to understand each other well.
小题1:The passage is mainly about the differences between British English and American English in________.
A.vocabulary | B.grammar | C.sound | D.spelling |
A.a driver from the US |
B.a cook from the US |
C.a teacher from the UK |
D.a gas station worker from the UK |
A.language differences don’t affect understanding |
B.the same words in the two different types of English may have different spellings |
C.there will be fewer differences between American and British English in the future |
D.it is impossible that some Americans get off on the wrong floor in British hotels |
A.“Elevator”is commonly used in the UK. |
B.Pies mean the same thing in the UK and the US. |
C.In the UK,things are measured in pounds and ounces. |
D.British and American people drive on the same side of the road. |
Mother’s Day was proclaimed(宣告)a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Grafton, West Virginia, had started the idea to have a day to honor mothers. She was the one who chose the second Sunday in May and also began the custom of wearing a carnation(康乃馨).
In 1909, Mrs. Dodd from Spokane, Washington, thought of the idea of a day to honor fathers. She wanted to honor her own father, William Smart. After her mother died, he had the responsibility of raising a family of five sons and a daughter. In 1910, the first Father’s Day was observed(庆祝)in Spokane. Senator Margaret Chase Smith helped to establish Father’s Day as a national commemorative day, in 1972.
These days are set aside to show love to parents. They raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give love and care.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day people wear carnations. A red one symbolizes a living mother. A white one shows that the mother is dead. Many people attend religious services to honor parents. It is also a day when people whose parents are dead visit the cemetery(墓地). On these days families get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor barbecues for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
小题1:According to the passage, which of the following about the second Sunday in May is not true?
A.It is a day to show love to mothers. |
B.It is a day to wear carnations. |
C.It is a day for people to visit the cemetery. |
D.It is a day for many people to attend religious services. |
a. The first Father’s Day was observed.
b. Mother’s Day was proclaimed a day for national observance.
c. Father’s Day became a day for national observance.
d. The idea of honoring fathers was put forward.
A.a b c d | B.d a b c | C.b a c d | D.d a c b |
A.Margaret Chase Smith | B.Mrs. Dodd |
C.Ann Jarvis | D.Woodrow Wilson |
A.one should wear a red carnation if one’s mother passed away |
B.on Mother’s Day, families often go out to have barbecues |
C.on Father’s Day, people often stay at home to celebrate the special day |
D.the purpose to have these two special days is to show love to parents |
A.call on people to love and respect their parents |
B.introduce Mother’s Day and Father’s Day |
C.tell the difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day |
D.show how important fathers and mothers are |
To comfort herself Mami began to spend many hours on the Internet chatting with her friends back home. She spent a couple of weeks in the countryside in Kent. She went to a social club for British people who were interested in Japan and started to make some friends there. In addition, she took a short course in calligraphy(书法)to get an opportunity of mixing with local people. A few months later,Mami"s impression of the UK had greatly changed .She found that most of the British were friendly, witty and fun.
However,once Mami was back in Japan,she experienced “culture shock”again. She said,“I missed the friends I had made in England. My way of thinking had changed. Sometimes I was annoyed by the views of people in my country—for example,about the value of money and time. I thought people around me lived in such a small world.” Mami noticed some changes in her behaviour:“I kept the habit of always carrying an umbrella with me, even on a fine day—my friends thought I was crazy!”
小题1:The second paragraph tells us ________.
A.how Mami overcame culture shock in Britain |
B.how Mami felt as soon as she arrived in Britain |
C.what Mami learned in her language school |
D.what Mami liked and disliked about Britain |
A.she liked umbrellas very much |
B.the umbrella reminded her of her life in the UK |
C.she had got used to the changeable weather in Britain |
D.it often rained in Japan those days |
A.She didn"t like Japanese culture any more. |
B.The Japanese behaviour had changed a lot. |
C.The world in Japan was too small for her. |
D.She had got used to British culture and life. |
A.Why not make friends with the British |
B.Cultural differences between Britain and Japan |
C.Culture shock experienced by a Japanese student |
D.How to prepare for culture shock |
Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.
Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.
Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.
Husbands and wives use this doghouse term when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him nicely until he apologizes. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.
Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.
小题1:To achieve success, you must ______.
A.feel dog-tired |
B.work like a dog |
C.become sick as a dog |
D.be meaner than a junkyard dog |
A.Every dog has its day |
B.Jack works like a dog |
C.His bark is worse than his bite |
D.Jack really lives in a dog-eat-dog world |
A.Those who are in the doghouse. |
B.Those who have the dog days. |
C.Those who lead a dog’s life. |
D.Those whose bark is worse than his bite. |
A.Dogs’ life in America. |
B.How to treat dogs well. |
C.Why Americans love dogs. |
D.Expressions with the word “dog”. |
In France
You’ll find that conversations often turn into heated debates. Give opinions on subjects that you are knowledgeable about. There is rarely a moment of silence, except when the topic under discussion has been exhausting, and nothing new has been introduced.
Food, art ,music and current events or history are welcome topics. The French believe in freedom. You can criticize anyone, but not Napoleon, who is a symbol of French spirit, and never use the standard U.S. opening remark “ What do you do?”
In Australia
Australians tend to be enthusiastic debaters. A wide range of topics may be open to discussion, including religion and politics. The best policy, however, is to wait for Australian companions to bring up subjects: be prepared to hear their arguments.
Sport is a common topic of conversation in Australian and Australians tend to use sporting comparison. Australian like to criticize themselves, but they can’t stand criticism from others.
Don’t talk big. Australians prefer to judge your competence and abilities through your actions. People who show off their education in conversation may be subject to tease.
In Switzerland
The Swiss may seem cold. Once you get close to them, however , you’ll find that they are honest and responsible people, who will be loyal to your interests.
They are good listeners and will remember practically everything you say to them. Sometimes they will even go so far as to take notes while you speak. The Swiss are very private people, so you should avoid asking personal questions. They can be rather serious, so it is advisable to avoid making jokes on them.
小题1:According to the passage, when talking you are advised_______.
A.to discuss the heated issue with the French |
B.not to use sporting comparison with Australians |
C.to have the Australians start a subject |
D.not to ask people of the three countries personal questions |
A.Australians may not show off their education before others |
B.Australians like to criticize other people |
C.you can express your ideas for everything you know little about to the French |
D.you can criticize anyone in France because you have freedom |
A.How to adapt to the life abroad. |
B.What to argue about with foreigners. |
C.How to find better topics. |
D.What to talk about with foreigners. |
A.effective communication with foreigners |
B.customs of the three countries |
C.his or her own experiences |
D.how to be a good listener |
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