【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 nd Thailand. She stopped at a small, familyowned restaurant in Chiang Mai and ordered spring rolls. She was really enjoying eating them until she got the last one and noticed that there was an insect inside. She plained to the server. Later, she discovered that although insects are disgusting to most Americans, they are considered a delicacy(佳肴) in some countries. All these mistakes can be avoided with some research on cultural differences before you go abroad. However, if you do accidentally annoy someone, quickly apologize, and learn from your mistake.（1）For what reason did Ella make her host angry?A.She spoke with her mouth full.B.Her host misunderstood her gesture.C.She didn39。t like the meal her host prepared.D.Her host didn39。t like using body language.（2）What happened to Elizabeth Brown in a Thai restaurant?A.She ate an insect.B.She was badly treated.C.She argued with the server.D.She learned insects are wele there.（3）What may be the best title for the text?A.What mattersB.When in RomeC.How to be politeD.Why make mistakes【答案】 （1）B（2）D（3）B 【解析】【分析】這是一篇關于風俗文化的文章。文章介紹了在韓國穿著鞋子在家里是不禮貌的和OK這個手勢在美國和巴西的不同以及泰國的飲食文化，告訴我們?yōu)榱吮苊庹`會一定要學會你所想去國家的文化即入鄉(xiāng)隨俗，如果我們不小心觸碰到了他們的文化要立刻道歉并改正。（1）細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中Because her mouth was full of food, Ella made a sign with her hand that to her meant OK. Although Ella meant the food was good, this symbol in Brazilian culture is extremely rude and her host was deeply ，她因為嘴里有東西故用手勢表示OK，但這個手勢在主人所在國家是非常粗魯?shù)囊馑?，所以主人生氣是因為誤會了她，故選B。（2）細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段Later, she discovered that although insects are disgusting to most Americans, they are considered a delicacy(佳肴) in some ，昆蟲在一些國家也是佳肴，故選D。注意A項錯誤，文章是說She was really enjoying eating them until she got the last one and noticed that there was an insect ，并沒有提到她吃了昆蟲。（3）主旨大意題。本文講了不同國家有不同的風俗，并告訴我們要入鄉(xiāng)隨俗，故B項“When in Rome,Do as the Romans Do”即入鄉(xiāng)隨俗，適合作文章題目。5．閱讀理解 Food festivals are a mon occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there39。s a food festival to match no matter how specialized. Meatopia This threeday, Londonbased festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover39。s paradise. In addition to a range of meat products, from burgers to steaks, attendees can listen to live music, watch butchery shows, and attend informal meatbased workshops. Vegfest If you prefer a festival that will help you meet your five a day, then Vegfest fest is for you. This veganfriendly event takes place several times a year. Here you can enjoy a wide selection of freshly prepared vegetables, learn cooking tips and hear talks on nutrition to help you make the most of your plantbased search. The Marmalade Festival Held in Cumbria, this festival has been running for 13 years. It includes a petition to find the best homemade marmalade. There are thousands of entries from over 30 different countries across the globe. The Ginger (姜) and spice Festival The Ginger and spice Festival, held in Market Drayton, celebrates its town39。s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of spices from mild to hot. The National Honey show It started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind. This threeday event attracts over 2000 participants to their traditional petition and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey. While people39。s tastes are different from each other, the UK has something to offer most people. From largescale festivities, to the smaller gatherings, one thing is certain: people are passionate about their food. And while some of the products on offer might be strange to someone, when food is given that much attention, it39。s unlikely to leave a bad taste in anyone39。s mouth.（1）Which is TRUE according to the passage? A.People can enjoy a wide selection of meat in Vegfest.B.Meatopia falls on August 31 every year.C.The Marmalade Festival is just known by the British.D.Robert Clive took ginger to the UK from India.（2）Which festival will be most a tractive for people having a sweet tooth? A.MeatopiaB.The Ginger and spice Festival,C.Vegfest.D.The National Honey show.（3）In which part of a magazine can you most probably find this passage? A.Voice amp。 views.B.Science amp。 Technology.C.CultureD.Sports.【答案】 （1）D（2）D（3）C 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇說明文，介紹了英國常見的美食節(jié)的相關信息。 （1）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)The Ginger (姜) and spice Festival部分中的The Ginger and spice Festival, held in Market Drayton, celebrates its town39。s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger可知，在德雷頓市場舉辦的生姜和香料節(jié)慶祝了小鎮(zhèn)與羅伯特克萊夫的歷史聯(lián)系，羅伯特克萊夫從印度帶回了生姜。所以羅伯特克萊夫從印度把姜帶回了英國。故選D。 （2）考查細節(jié)理解。根據(jù)The National Honey show部分中的 This threeday event attracts over 2000 participants to their traditional petition, and offers lectures and workshops on beekeeping and, of course, that syrupy golden honey.可知，這個為期三天的活動吸引了2000多名參賽者參加他們的傳統(tǒng)比賽，并提供有關養(yǎng)蜂的講座和研討會，當然，還有甜膩的金色蜂蜜。所以The National Honey show對愛吃甜食的人最有吸引力。故選D。 （3）考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段Food festivals are a mon occurrence in the UK and take place in all sorts of places and at all sorts of times. Whatever your taste, there39。s a food festival to match no matter how specialized.美食節(jié)在英國很常見，在任何地方、任何時間都可以舉辦。無論你的口味如何，總有一個美食節(jié)適合你。所以短文介紹了英國常見的美食節(jié)的相關信息。而美食節(jié)是文化的一部分。所以判斷出最有可能在雜志的文化部分,找到這篇文章。故選C。 【點評】本題考點涉及細節(jié)理解和推理判斷兩個題型的考查，是一篇文化類閱讀，考生需要準確掌握細節(jié)信息，并步根據(jù)上下文進行邏輯推理，從而選出正確答案。6．閱讀理解 Spring is ing, and it is time for those about to graduate to look for jobs