1、1精编优选练(三十六)中华传统文化语篇专题-阅读七选五(限时：15 分钟)AChopsticks1When were chopsticks invented?In fact, before the invention of chopsticks, Chinese ancestors actually used hands to eat, but how did they eat soup and porridge？_1_ Chinese started to use chopsticks about 3,000 years ago in the Shang Dynasty.2Who inven
2、ted chopsticks?The records of using chopsticks have been found in many written books but lack physical evidence. However, many stories are about the invention of chopsticks. One says that Jiang Ziya, an ancient wise man, created chopsticks. _2_ But there is no exact history record about the inventio
3、n. We can only say that smart ancient Chinese invented chopsticks.3How to use Chinese chopsticks?Using two slim sticks to pick up food is actually not difficult. You can do it if you practice it for some time, even if you are a foreigner. The key to managing chopsticks is keeping one chopstick in po
4、sition while moving the other to pick up food._3_4Chopsticks mannersChopsticks are usually held in the right hand, and lefthanded chopstick use is considered as improper in China. Playing with chopsticks is thought to be impolite._4_5The philosophy of Chinese chopsticksChinese philosopher Confucius
5、advised people to use chopsticks instead of knives because the metal knives remind people of cold weapons, which mean killing and violence. 6A chopsticksthemed museum can be found in Shanghai If you are truly interested in chopsticks, you can pay a visit to the Shanghai Chopsticks Museum. The museum
6、 gathered more than 1,200 pairs of chopsticks from China, Korea, Japan and Thailand._5_AChopsticks were introduced to many other neighbor countries due to their lightness and convenience. BIt is considered to be polite and thoughtful to pick up food for the 2elderly and children.CBamboo chopsticks a
7、re most frequently used in Chinese daily life.DThe oldest one was from the Tang Dynasty.EThere also go around some other stories.FRemember to practice with patience.GThey had to use sticks to eat them.语篇解读 本文对筷子的相关情况进行了介绍。1解析：空处前句提到“how did they eat soup and porridge”，因此空处应对此问题进行回答，所以选 G 项。答案：G2解析：根
8、据上文的“However，many stories are about the invention of chopsticks.”可推知，除了姜子牙的故事外，还有许多有关发明筷子的故事，所以选 E 项。答案：E3解析：根据上文的“You can do it if you practice it for some time, even if you are a foreigner.”可推知，筷子的使用要通过耐心的练习才能熟练起来，所以选 F 项。答案：F4解析：根据上文的“Playing with chopsticks is thought to be impolite.”可推知，此处要讲述礼貌
9、使用筷子的方式，所以选 B 项。答案：B5解析：空前提到“The museum gathered more than 1,200 pairs of chopsticks from China，Korea，Japan and Thailand.”，再结合本段的主题“筷子主题博物馆”可推知，此处讲历史最悠久的筷子，所以选 D 项。答案：DBHow to Make a Chinese Hot PotEating a Chinese hot pot is a very common experience. People gather around the pot, dipping their food
10、, waiting for it to cook, mixing their own seasonings (调味品) and enjoying each others company._1_.Firstly, prepare a large pot of soup. There is no right or wrong way to prepare a soup, so feel free to make your own. A simple soup can be made by boiling water with the addition of meat bones or fish h
11、eads and a mixture of herbs, seasonings and vegetables.3Then, cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices._2_. Choose any food that you enjoy. Some common choices for a Chinese hot pot include thin pieces of beef, pork, lamb and so on. You can make your hot pot using the more traditional method
12、 of using the meats and seafood that are local to you. Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables. 3 .Mushrooms of all kinds are also common to Chinese hot pot preparations._4_. At home, a single hot pot would work well up to 8 people depending on the size of the pot. Make sure everyone is
13、sitting in a circle and has easy access to everything on the table. Prepare a separate small dish for each guest to mix their seasonings. _5_！AFinally, arrange the seating reasonablyBNow comes the turn to enjoy your hot potCIt will guarantee that the items will cook quickly and fullyDHere are some e
14、asy steps to make a Chinese hot pot at homeEFor more variety, consider dumplings, rice cakes and tangyuanFPopular choices include: cabbage, pea leaves, winter melon and tomatoGYou can eat them easily语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。吃火锅在中国是常见的，本文介绍了做火锅的步骤。1解析：根据该空位置并结合本文标题“How to Make a Chinese Hot Pot”可知，空格处承上启下，引出下文对
15、如何做火锅的叙述，故 D 项与此处匹配。答案：D2解析：根据前一句中的“cut a variety of meats and fish into thin slices”可知，要将各种肉和鱼切成薄片，据此可以判断，这样就能保证食物能很快煮熟，故 C 项正确。答案：C3解析：根据前一句“Meanwhile, select, wash and prepare some vegetables.”可知，同时要选择、清洗并准备一些蔬菜，据此可以判断，空格处列举常见的用于火锅的蔬菜，故 F 项正确。答案：F4解析：根据空格处所在位置可知，空格处为该段主题句；根据第二、三段第一句中的“Firstly” “Then”并结合该段内容可知，该段介绍做火锅的最后一步：合理安排好座位，故 A 项正确。答案：A45解析：根据空格处所在的位置并结合语境可知，在火锅的各种准备工作完毕后，就应该开始享受了，故 B 项正确。答案：B
