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Section Ⅰ “Understanding ideas”的课文习读环节
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Dr Emily Carter carefully spread a mixture made from Angelica sinensis (当归) on the injured leg of a racehorse named Thunder. “This is not just treatment; it puts old knowledge into practice,” she said. At first, her coworkers at the Kentucky Horse Hospital doubted her methods. However, Carter's use of Chinese herbal treatments for horse injuries has shown remarkable results.
Her interest in traditional medicine began in 2015 during a study program in Beijing. There, she saw Chinese veterinarians (兽医) using herbs like Huangqi (黄芪) to help farm animals recover faster. Inspired, Carter decided to combine Western medical tools with these ancient methods. A study she published in a veterinary journal showed that her patients recovered 30% faster than those treated only with standard methods.
Despite her success, some experts argue that more longterm research is needed. They argue that herbs have varying effects on different animals and that clearer guidelines for their use are essential. In response to these concerns, Carter is now working with universities to develop safe and reliable herbal standards. She is confident that this partnership will not only enhance the effectiveness and safety of herbal treatments but also help traditional Chinese medicine gain wider acceptance in the global medical community.
In the quiet corner of her clinic, where the scent of dried herbs mixes with the calm breaths of recovering horses, Carter's work tells a story of its own — a story which reflects a growing trend: mixing Eastern and Western practices in animal care. Her hands, steady and sure, move from tending to a horse's wound to explaining the delicate balance of nature's treatments to its owner. “Respecting nature's wisdom benefits both animals and humans,” she often says, her voice carrying the weight of belief.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了艾米丽·卡特博士将中医草药用于马伤治疗获成效,推动东西方动物医疗实践融合。
1.How did Dr Carter treat the horse's injured leg?
A.She tried traditional herbs.
B.She conducted a surgery on it.
C.She applied a new Xray machine.
D.She left the horse to recover by itself.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知,卡特博士用由当归制成的混合物(传统草药)涂抹在赛马受伤的腿上,即使用传统草药治疗马受伤的腿。
2.What initially motivated Dr Carter to use Chinese herbal treatment?
A.Peer recommendations.
B.Her experience in Beijing.
C.A racehorse's severe injury.
D.Laboratory research findings.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一、二句可知,她2015年在北京的学习项目中看到中国兽医使用黄芪等草药帮助农场动物更快康复,这一经历激励她将西方医疗工具与古老方法结合,即最初的激励来自北京的经历。
3.What is Dr Carter doing with universities?
A.Selling herbal products.
B.Studying wild plant species.
C.Training more veterinarians.
D.Creating recognized herbal rules.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据第三段第三句可知,为回应担忧,卡特正与大学合作制定安全可靠的草药标准,即创建公认的草药规则。
4.What does the last paragraph imply?
A.The challenges in western medicine.
B.The integration in medical practices.
C.The limitations of herbal treatments.
D.The importance of modern technology.
解析:选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一、二句可知,卡特的工作反映了在动物护理中融合东西方实践这一日益增长的趋势,且她认为尊重自然智慧对动物和人类都有益,暗示了医疗实践中的融合。
B
One of the most famous archaeological discoveries in all history is the Terracotta Army.They were found by farmers digging for a well on the outskirts of Xi'an in 1974.Becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987,the spectacular figures continue to attract millions of visitors from all over the world.Yet the excavations (发掘) are unfinished.
Famously, archaeological work at the site and the accompanying tomb of the First Qin Emperor has been allowed to slow down until technology advances enough to preserve the artworks currently buried underground.In addition to this,safety concerns have been raised regarding the unusually high levels of mercury (水银) found in the soil.It is supposed that this is from the mercury streams which were inlaid in the floor of the burial chamber,but only time will tell if this ancient tale is true.
Currently over 8,000 Terracotta Warriors have been found, each one with a distinctively different look.This was achieved through an early use of assemblylinetype construction.The warriors were assembled with 8 different heads to choose from,and features being added with additional clay by skilled craftsmen.
Studying the warriors and their horses offers historians an important insight into this period in Chinese history.The technology used to assemble the underground army was truly remarkable.Over 40,000 bronze weapons were found, and after more than 2,000 years they still appear sharp.How is this possible?The ancient Chinese managed to use protective chrome plating (镀铬),something that was thought to have been invented in Germany in 1937!
When it is completely uncovered, the sight will truly be spectacular and much more will be understood about China's first Emperor and the level of technology the ancient Chinese possessed.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了兵马俑的发掘以及中国古代的工艺技术。
5.How was the Terracotta Army found?
A.By accident.
B.By detecting.
C.Through careful search.
D.Through farmers' honesty.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第一段可知,农民在挖井时,偶然发现了兵马俑。
6.What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?
A.The reasons for slowing down the excavations.
B.The archaeological work of the Terracotta Army.
C.The mercury in the tomb of the First Qin Emperor.
D.The technology to preserve the unearthed relics.
解析:选A 段落大意题。本段主要讲述了放慢挖掘速度的两个原因。
7.What do we know about the Terracotta Warriors from this text?
A.They appear the same.
B.Every warrior is distinct.
C.There are eight kinds of figures.
D.They were completed by farmers.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据第三段可知,8 000多个兵马俑看起来各自不同。
8.What is the author's attitude towards the technology possessed by ancient Chinese?
A.Concerned. B.Uninterested.
C.Doubtful. D.Admiring.
解析:选D 观点态度题。根据最后两段内容可知,作者对中国古代的技术是持钦佩和赞赏态度的。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Traditional Chinese Culture
Chinese culture is over 5,000 years old.__9__.
The spirit of the tea ceremony
Xi Hu Long Jing (West Lake Dragon Well) and Yunnan Pu'er have long been world famous.__10__.The spirit of the Chinese tea ceremony captures the Chinese attitude towards life and spirituality.These are the things that people all over the world can benefit from.
A handful of good tea leaves with some boiling water and a set of lovely tea ware are the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon and gain some insight into the wisdom of this ancient civilization.
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During the more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, many different flavors, styles, and cuisines (烹饪) have developed based on traditional philosophy and culture.This ancient food culture has had a direct impact on some countries, such as Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand, and Singapore.It has benefited billions of people around the world through such innovations as Chinese vegetarian culture, tea culture, vinegar, pasta, medicated diets, ceramic tableware, and the use of soybeans in the diet.
Chinese Confucianism
Confucianism has flourished during the last 2,500 of China's over5,000year history.__12__.This school of thought has had the most profound and longlasting influence in China's history.Many Nobel Prize winners and other highly respected scholars have stated that for the benefit of mankind's livelihood and development into the next century, these teachings should be promoted and adopted worldwide.__13__.
A.Chinese cuisine
B.Traditional Chinese culture
C.It has been the mainstay (支柱) of this ancient civilization
D.They are pretty popular due to their superior color and flavor
E.The following three items of traditional Chinese culture have had a worldwide impact
F.This wonderfully rich food culture has also had an impact on Europe, America and Oceania
G.This would provide longlasting benefits for man, helping to ensure a peaceful and happy life
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了三项在世界范围内产生了重要影响的中国传统文化。
9.选E 前面叙述到“中国传统文化有5 000多年的历史”,后文具体讲述了三个方面,E项“以下三项中国传统文化在世界范围内产生了影响”起承上启下的作用,符合语境。
10.选D 空前一句提到“西湖龙井和云南普洱早就闻名世界了”,下面要具体说明这两种茶叶因何而出名。D项“它们因为卓越的色泽和味道而格外受欢迎”符合语境。
11.选A 根据下文可知,在5 000多年的中华文明中,许多不同的风味、风格和烹饪都是基于传统的哲学和文化发展起来的。因此本段主要介绍了中国的烹饪,且空处位于小标题位置,故A项“中国烹饪”符合语境。
12.选C 根据空前一句可知,儒学在5 000多年中国历史上蓬勃发展了2 500年。C项“它一直是中国古代文明的支柱”符合语境。
13.选G 根据上文可知,许多诺贝尔奖获得者和其他德高望重的学者都表示,为了人类的生存和发展,儒家学说应该在世界范围内得到推广和采用。所以,此处要说明其好处。G项“这将会为人类提供长远的好处,有助于保证和平幸福的生活”符合语境。
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