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[基础达标]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
根据语境并结合汉语提示或首字母写正确单词。
1.I am not a __________ (素食主义者).
2.Mermaids do not drink any ________ (品牌)of bottled water.
3.For __________ (甜点)you will be offered apple pie,cheese cake,chocolate layer cake,ice cream and ice cream sundaes.
4.The ________ (稳定的)situation of our country today was hard won.
5.Many people are fond of Chinese ________ (菜肴).
6.Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent ________ (烹饪法) ideas.
7.As a result of these __________ (罕见的) conditions,we have no guidelines to follow.
8.The restaurant was __________ (优雅的) and clean with sort of western style.
9.The work was done with the __________ (最小的) amount of effort.
10.The important thing is to learn to control your ________ (脾气) so that you may not do or say anything you'll regret.
答案:1.vegetarian 2.brand 3.dessert
4.stable 5.cuisine 6.recipe 7.exceptional
8.elegant 9.minimum 10.temper
Ⅱ.选词填空
选用方框中的短语并用其适当形式填空。
prior to; consist of; slice off;on the other hand;as a result;tend to; hand in hand;at a minimum
1.A careless burglar in Germany left behind a vital clue at a breakin when he ______________ the end of a finger and left it behind.
2.It's cheap,but _____________________ ,it isn't good.
3.All the arrangements should have been completed __________ our departure.
4.People under stress ______________ express their full range of potential.
5.Most people are familiar with the idea that all matter ___________ atoms.
6. ______________ ,you should spend two hours in the evening studying in order to catch up with your classmates.
7.The little boy walked __________________ with his mother.
答案:1.sliced off 2.on the other hand 3.prior to
4.tend to 5.consists of 6.At a minimum
7.hand in hand
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阅读理解
A
The US Thanksgiving holiday is symbolised (象征) by its traditional food—roast turkey. But the turkey is certainly not from Turkey.In fact, its English name is based on one big mistake.We could say it is a case of mistaken identity.The word “turkey” has meant “the land of the Turks” since ancient times.In the mid1500s, the word “turkey” was first used to refer to the bird in the English language.
The misunderstanding over the word happened because of two similarlooking kinds of birds.
There is an African bird called the guinea fowl (珍珠鸡).It has dark feathers with white spots and a patch of brown on the back of its neck.Traders brought the guinea fowl to Europe through North Africa.This foreign bird came to Europe through Turkish lands.So,the English thought of the bird as a “Turkish chicken”.
When Europeans came to North America, they saw a bird that looked like the guinea fowl.This bird was native to the North American continent.But they thought that it was the guinea fowl, which, at that time, was called the “turkey cock”, so they gave it the same name.
Hundreds of years later, we continue to call this North American bird “turkey”, even though it has no connection at all with the country Turkey, or even with Europe.
But English is not the only language with interesting names for this North American bird.
The Turkish people call turkey “hindi”, the Turkish name for India.The reference (涉及) to India probably comes from the old, wrong idea that the New World was in Eastern Asia.
The French call it “dinde”, a name that also connects the bird to India.“Dinde” means “from India” in the French language.“Turkey” has similar names in several other languages.
1.What can we know from Paragraph 1 ?
A.The word “turkey” appeared in modern times.
B.Turkey's English name is based on a correct identity.
C.Americans like eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day.
D.Both Turkey and “turkey” have similar meanings in English.
2.Where did the guinea fowl come from?
A.Europe. B.Africa.
C.America. D.Asia.
3.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Eastern Asia.
B.The French language.
C.The New World.
D.The bird turkey.
4.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.How Did Thanksgiving “Turkey” Get Its Name?
B.How Did Americans Spend Their Thanksgiving Holiday?
C.Why Were Guinea Fowls So Popular with Americans?
D.Why Were Guinea Fowls Different from American Turkeys?
[语篇导读] 本文为一篇说明文,介绍了美国感恩节的传统食物——“火鸡”——名字的来历。
1.C [细节理解题。根据第一段第一句The US Thanksgiving holiday is symbolised by its traditional food—roast turkey.可知,美国的感恩节以传统食物烤火鸡为象征。由此可知,美国人喜欢在感恩节吃火鸡。故选C项。]
2.B [细节理解题。根据第三段第一句There is an African bird called the guinea fowl.可知,珍珠鸡来自非洲。故选B项。]
3.D [词义猜测题。根据最后一段可知,法国人将火鸡称为“dinde”,这个名字也将这种鸟与印度联系起来。“dinde”在法语中是“来自印度”的意思,“火鸡”在其他几种语言中也有类似的名字。由此可知,it指代火鸡,故选D项。]
4.A [主旨大意题。根据第一段中的But the turkey is certainly not from Turkey.In fact,its English name is based on one big mistake.以及文章其余内容可知,本文主要介绍了感恩节“火鸡”名字的由来。故选A项。]
B
NAIROBI—Tin Tin, a Chinese restaurant located in central Nairobi, has been serving local Kenyans for over four decades with its delicious dishes and unique cultural background.
“This is a restaurant definitely worth a try,” said Steven, a local resident in his 30s.“It has provided Chinese food since my grandfather's time.”
According to Henry Tin, the restaurant owner, Tin Tin was established in 1978 at the heart of the Nairobi Central Business District, upholding Chinese cuisine while adapting to Kenyan preferences.
For years, it has become a defining part of the city's landmark—Kenyatta International Conference Centre(KICC), attracting lots of office workers nearby and even presidential customers.
“The former president of Kenya, Moi, was a very good customer for us.He came almost once a month here and always paid in cash.Then former president Mwai Kibaki and now president Uhuru Kenyatta.They all like to enjoy our food,” Tin said.
Danis, an office worker of an insurance company near the KICC said he is a frequenter of the restaurant.“It is the only Chinese restaurant in the highly competitive downtown area.Besides, its food has been adapted to our taste,” Danis said.“My favourite dishes are fried shrimp and fried pork, which you can also find in a Kenyan restaurant.”
“Highquality food consistently served over the decades has helped maintain loyal customers,” Enoch Kivunaga said, at Tin Tin.
“My experience depends on the customers.If I cook good food, they always come back,whether they are presidents or ministers,” he said.
Tin said he speaks Swahili well and perfectly pronounces local names, which shows the Chinese culture and its Kenyan counterpart are quickly combining.“I am a Kenyan Chinese.I love both great countries,” Tin said.
5.Why is the Chinese restaurant serving local Kenyans popular there?
A.It supplies its unique Kenyan dishes.
B.It creates favourite fried shrimp and fried pork.
C.It serves foods in both Kenyan and Chinese flavour.
D.It provides only Chinese food of unique characters.
6.What is Nairobi's landmark?
A.Tin Tin.
B.The Nairobi Central Business District.
C.An insurance company building.
D.Kenyatta International Conference Centre.
7.What can we learn from Paragraph 6?
A.Chinese restaurants are highly competitive.
B.Danis really enjoys the delicious Chinese food now.
C.Danis only has his favourite dishes in a Kenyan restaurant.
D.The Chinese restaurant is the only competitive one there.
8.The author develops the article mainly by ________ .
A.giving accurate data
B.following time order
C.comparing different ideas
D.recording people's words
[语篇导读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要报道了内罗毕市中心的一家中餐馆,该餐馆以其美味的菜肴和独特的文化背景为当地的肯尼亚人服务了40多年,备受欢迎。
5.C [细节理解题。根据第三段中的upholding Chinese cuisine while adapting to Kenyan preferences可知,该中餐馆在肯尼亚受欢迎是因为它把中国风味与肯尼亚当地风味结合在一起,形成独特的风格。故选C项。]
6.D [细节理解题。根据第四段For years,it has become a defining part of the city's landmark—Kenyatta International Conference Centre(KICC),attracting lots of office workers nearby and even presidential customers.可知,内罗毕的地标是肯雅塔国际会议中心,此处破折号表示解释说明。故选D项。]
7.B [细节理解题。根据第六段中的he is a frequenter of the restaurant 可知,达尼斯是这家餐馆的常客,由此可知, 他非常喜欢这家餐馆的食物。frequenter意为“常客”。故选B项。]
8.D [推理判断题。根据全文内容可知,本文主要是通过餐馆的顾客和老板的讲述来展开文章的。故选D项。]
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