1、UNIT 3 FOOD AND CULTURE课时分层作业(七).单词拼写根据汉语提示写出单词。1The hotel has a large dining room serving superb local cuisine(菜肴)2He received a set of china consisting(组成) of sixty pieces.3If you want the dish to turn out right you should follow the recipe(食谱)4She flavored the fish with sugar and vinegar(醋)5There
2、 is too much onion (洋葱) in the salad.6She produces elegant (高雅的) wedding gowns in a variety of sumptuous fabrics.7Many of Britains beaches fail to meet minimum (最低的) standards of cleanliness.8A crop of tomatoes enriches the soil and makes it suitable for growing cabbages (甘蓝)9This nut pudding is a r
3、ich dessert (甜点) with a special flavour.10In the cafeteria (自助餐厅) we serve ourselves.阅读理解AThere are multiple experiences a Westerner can describe as a “culture shock” in China, one of the fastestgrowing economies, like eating mouthwatering baozi for breakfast. These experiences, however, paled in co
4、mparison to the one I experienced during my time in an organization Ive been serving in for two years to provide free educational tours at my leisurethe advancement and equalizing of Chinas known wealth disparity (差异)through the social network and cashless payment giant(巨头), WeChat, which I rarely u
5、sed before.Last month, the organization led a thrilling trip to camp. Initially, we went through a village kept alive by the residents. The views there are so attractive and refreshing. Walking through endless red apple trees, I saw an elderly woman who gently offered to sell me apples. Unfortunatel
6、y, I informed her I didnt have cash on hand. She quickly told me to scan the QR code(二维码)on her phone，which in seconds would get my money into her bank account via WeChat. Needless to say, I was blown away. And of course, the apples were tasty.As an advocate of financial growth opportunities in unde
7、rserved communities, it was inspiring to witness that technology lets people contribute to the economy regardless of socioeconomic background in China. Though the socioeconomic problems remain to some extent, access to and adoption of technology creating financial opportunities transform the lives o
8、f everyday citizens and enable communities to flower.While I once didnt believe a “cashless society” was possible and thought it could cause more unfavorable conditions, I now stand corrected. Perhaps it might take longer for New York City to adapt, as we lag behind in this transformation and there
9、is so much we can learn. I also wonder what the human race can achieve when technology provides endless opportunities for people of all backgrounds to advance.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过自己的一段经历，阐述了科技对中国生活的影响，无论贫富，都可以使用“无现金支付”，科技缩小了贫富差距。1What does the first paragraph tell us about the author?AShe is strugg
10、ling with culture shock.BShe really enjoys Chinese breakfast.CShe does voluntary work when free.DShe likes using social networks.C细节理解题。根据第一段的“Ive been serving in for two years to provide free educational tours at my leisure”可知，作者在空闲时间做志愿者，提供免费的教育之旅。2Which of the following surprised the author durin
11、g the trip?AScenery of the village.BTaste of the apples.CPopularity of WeChat.DThe way of paying.D细节理解题。根据第二段的“She quickly told me to scan the QR code(二维码) on her phone，which in seconds would get my money into her bank account via WeChat.Needless to say，I was blown away.(她很快告诉我扫描她手机上的二维码，几秒钟后，我的钱就会通
12、过微信进入她的银行账户。不用说，我被震撼了)”可知，旅途中，令作者吃惊的是，付款的方式是扫微信二维码付款。3What is the authors attitude to a cashless society?ACritical. BPositive.CConcerned. DCurious.B推理判断题。根据最后一段的“While I once didnt believe acashless societywas possible and thought it could cause more unfavorable conditions，I now stand corrected.”可知，
13、尽管作者不相信“无现金社会”的生活的可能性，认为这可能会导致更多不利的状况，但是现在作者纠正(错误)。因此推断作者现在支持“无现金”的社会。4What is the best title for the text?ATechnology helps narrow the wealth gapBNew York will be the next cashless societyCHumans will achieve more with technologyDChina becomes the fastestgrowing economyA标题归纳题。根据全文内容，特别是第一段的“the adv
14、ancement and equalizing of Chinas known wealth disparity(差异) through the social network and cashless payment giant(巨头)，WeChat，which I rarely used before.(通过社交网络和无现金支付巨头微信(我以前很少使用它)，中国众所周知的贫富差距得到了改善和平衡。)”可知，作者通过讲述自己的经历，阐述了无线网络和无现金支付微信改善和平衡了贫富差距。因此推断A项“科技有助于缩小贫富差距”为最佳标题。BYou should see the photo. Im s
15、itting in red dirt, wearing an ugly purple Tshirt. My face is pink and my hair is wet with sweat. Flies buzz around my head. Im in the Outback of Australias Northwest Territory, on a school trip with 20 parents and 20 kids.It was an odd choice for a holiday. I like sitting by the pool with a cola, n
16、ot flies and frogs. I like being alone and quiet, not a busload of kids. I like freshly washed sheets，not dirtylooking blankets.But heres the thing about that photo: I am smiling!The trip sounded good when I signed up. Guides would take us into the heart of the place, and I would see a new part of A
17、ustralia, learn about local culture and bond with my youngest daughter. I would also bond with 40 strangers. I just hoped there would be good coffee.In Darwin, we were herded onto a bus. It quickly became tiresome. The kids were loud and I hated making small talk. But later, when I looked out at the
18、 vast, empty land, I was surprised at and moved by its beauty. Our guide told us about the land and its culture. I felt far from home.At a national park, we enjoyed a natural swimming hole. Kids and parents had a great time.Then we got to the outback. The cabin I shared with my daughter was a brick
19、cell, full of geckos (壁虎) and crickets (蟋蟀), but too dark to see them.It didnt matter. The next nine days were packed：waterfalls, lakes, community visits and a trip around Katharine Gorge. We even saw giant crocodiles and baby wallabies.On our last night, a water pipe broke. We awoke in a mess. Usua
20、lly, I would have complained and asked for a refund, but it just seemed normal to be dirty.Indeed，it was impossible to stay clean. We were hiking in red dirt, with temperatures of 35 degrees.Still，I felt a kind of energy I hadnt experienced in years.Yes, the coffee was bad, but I was too focused on
21、keeping crickets off my face.I love that photo of me in the dirt. I look messy but also happy. Sometimes, its another way of traveling. There is beautiful scenery, there is dirt. There was always someone to talk to, someone to laugh with.【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者最近的一次旅行，这次不像她之前的旅行那么安静、轻松，她学会了享受旅行过程中的快
22、乐并解释她从中学到了什么。5What were the authors previous trips like, according to the article?ACheap.BAdventurous.CPeaceful and comfortable.DPacked with outdoor activities.C推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I like sitting by the pool with a cola，not flies and frogs.I like being alone and quiet，not a busload of kids.I like freshly
23、washed sheets，not dirtylooking blankets.”“我”喜欢坐在泳池边喝可乐，不喜欢苍蝇和青蛙。“我”喜欢一个人的安静，不喜欢一车的孩子。我喜欢刚洗过的床单，而不是脏兮兮的毯子。可推知，作者之前的旅行较为安静、轻松。6What do we know about the authors trip with her daughter?ATheir journey was relaxing without too much sightseeing.BTheir living conditions were fairly poor during the trip.CTh
24、e scenery on the trip disappointed them.DThe parents seemed to enjoy themselves more than the children.B细节理解题。根据第七段第二句“The cabin I shared with my daughter was a brick cell，full of geckos(壁虎) and crickets(蟋蟀)，but too dark to see them.”“我”和女儿共用的小屋是一个砖砌的房子，里面满是壁虎和蟋蟀，但是太黑了看不见它们。以及下文，可推知，旅行期间作者和女儿的居住条件相当
25、差。7How did the author feel during the latter part of the trip?AImpatient. BPositive.CDisappointed. DExhausted.B细节理解题。根据倒数第四段第三句“Usually，I would have complained and asked for a refund，but it just seemed normal to be dirty.”和倒数第三段最后一句“Still，I felt a kind of energy I hadnt experienced in years.”可知，作者在旅
26、行的后期感到乐观。8What is the authors main purpose in writing this article?ATo warn readers to choose their trips wisely.BTo share the benefits of traveling with children.CTo tell about her latest trip and explain what she learned from it.DTo show the advantages of going to different places.C推理判断题。通读全文，尤其最后
27、一段内容可知，作者在本文讲述了她最近的一次旅行，这次不像她之前的旅行那么安静、轻松，她学会了享受旅行过程中的快乐并解释她从中学到了什么。.阅读七选五Most Americans love Chinese food.However，the Chinese food served in most American restaurants is very different from the authentic cuisine enjoyed daily by people living in China. 1 Then many Chinese immigrants had trouble lan
28、ding a job in America. To make a living, some of them opened restaurants. Over these years, Chinese cuisine has been adapted to reflect Western influences. 2 The Chinese food found in Western restaurants is mainly cooked through frying. Many dishes are cooked using various frying methods. However, t
29、raditional Chinese food is rarely cooked through frying. Instead, methods such as baking, steaming, boiling and fermenting (发酵) are more commonly used.Another big difference between authentic and westernized Chinese food is the ingredients used. 3 Some ingredientslike carrots, onions and tomatoesare
30、 not often used in authentic Chinese cooking. In addition, while you can find some Western cuisines that use strange meatslike pig earsmost Western cultures are pretty conservative about the meats they consume. Authentic Chinese food, in contrast, uses a wider variety of protein sources，including to
31、fu, snake, chicken feet, duck blood and many more that Westerners generally wouldnt choose to eat. 4 Sweet and Sour Chicken, for example, has no equivalent (同等物) in traditional Chinese cuisine.Similarly，the fortune cookie is a completely American invention.Indeed, there are numerous differences betw
32、een authentic and westernized Chinese cuisine, but Western palates (味觉) adapt to new flavors easily. 5 AThe history of westernized Chinese food started in the mid1800s.BWesternized Chinese food features vegetables that are common in Western cuisines.CThere are so many regions of China, and they all
33、prepare their dishes a little bit differently.DSo it may only be a matter of time before authentic Chinese food becomes popular in America.EMany of the most popular Chinese dishes in the West are not served in Chinese restaurants at all.FDeep frying food is quick, which is why you can usually get yo
34、ur Chinese food in just a few minutes.GOne of the main differences between authentic and westernized Chinese food lies in cooking methods.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。中国菜到了西方以后受到了西方的影响，文章介绍了西化的中国菜和传统中国菜的不同之处。1A根据空后的“Then many Chinese immigrants had trouble landing a job in America.To make a living，some of them op
35、ened restaurants.Over these years，Chinese cuisine has been adapted to reflect Western influences.(当时，许多中国移民在美国找不到工作。为了谋生，他们中的一些人开了餐馆。这些年来，中国菜已经被改变来反应西方的影响)”可知，A项(西化的中国食物的历史始于19世纪中期)和下文内容相呼应，in the mid1800s和下文的then相呼应，westernized Chinese food和Western influences相呼应。2G根据下文的“The Chinese food found in We
36、stern restaurants is mainly cooked through frying.(西餐厅的中餐主要是油炸的)”和“traditional Chinese food.Instead，methods such as baking, steaming，boiling and fermenting(发酵) are more commonly used.(中国传统食物更常用烘烤、蒸、煮和发酵等方法。)”可知，G项主要说明了正宗中国菜和西化中国菜的区别之一是烹饪方法。G项可以承接下文，且根据下文的“Another big difference”和选项中“One of the main
37、differences”相呼应。3B根据下文的“Some ingredientslike carrots，onions and tomatoesare not often used in authentic Chinese cooking.(一些配料，如胡萝卜、洋葱和西红柿，在正宗的中国菜中并不常用)”可知，B项中的“vegetables”和“like carrots，onions and tomatoes”相呼应，且语义(西化的中国菜以西餐中常见的蔬菜为特色)承接上下文。4E根据下文的“Sweet and Sour Chicken, for example，has no equivalent
38、(同等物) in traditional Chinese cuisine.(糖醋鸡在中国传统烹饪中就没有类似的食物)”可知，E项的语义(许多在西方最受欢迎的中国菜在中国餐馆里根本不存在)可以承接下文，且“Sweet and Sour Chicken”和“the most popular Chinese dishes in the West”相呼应，“are not served”和“has no equivalent”相呼应。5D根据前文的“Indeed，there are numerous differences between authentic and westernized Chinese cuisine，but Western palates(味觉) adapt to new flavors easily.(的确，正宗的中国菜和西化的中国菜有很多不同之处，但是西方人的口味很容易适应新的口味)”可知，D项语义(所以，正宗的中国菜在美国流行也许只是时间问题)与前文是因果关系。