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2021-2022 学年北京市景山学校八年级（下）期中英语试卷
一、单选题（本大题共14小题,共14.0分）
1. I have a sister. ______ name is Lucy.
A. Her B. His C. Its D. Your
【答案】A
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】句意：我有一个妹妹，她的名字叫莉莉。
考查代词的用法。her 她的；his他的；its它的；your你的。根据前一句的a sister一个妹妹可知是女孩，
空格后有名词，所以用形容词性物主代词her，故选A。
2. Dr.Norman Bethune came to help the Chinese people and died _________ them.
A. of B. for C. in D. from
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意：白求恩大夫来帮助中国人民，并为他们而死。
考查介词辨析。of属于； for为了；in在……里面；from来自。根据“Dr.Norman Bethune came to help the
Chinese people”可知，白求恩大夫来帮助中国人民，此处them代指“the Chinese people”，此处是为了他们
而死，die for“为……而死”。故选B。
.
3 —________ do you usually do science experiments?
—In the lab.
A. How B. When C. Where D. Why
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】句意：——你通常在哪里做科学实验？——在实验室里。
考查特殊疑问词辨析。How怎样；When什么时候；Where哪里；Why为什么。根据“In the lab.”可知，
实验室是地点，对地点进行提问应用疑问词where。故选C。
4. —__________ I pay the bill through Alipay?
— Of course you can.
A. May B. Must C. Should D. Need
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意：——我可以用支付宝付款吗？——当然可以。考查情态动词。May可以；Must必须；Should应该；Need需要。根据“Of course you can.”可知，表示请
求允许，用May I…?“我可以……吗？”故选A。
5. ________ my parents were very worried about leaving me, they had to go away on business for a few days.
A. Because B. Until C. As soon as D. Although
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意：虽然我父母很担心离开我，但他们不得不出差几天。
考查连词词义辨析。Because因为；Until直到……为止；As soon as一……就；Although虽然。根据“…
they had to go away on business for a few days.”可知前后两句是让步关系，表示虽然担心，但不得不离开，
用连词“although”。故选D。
6. When you are in a library, you must keep _________.
A. loud B. loudly C. quietly D. quiet
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意：当你在图书馆时，你必须保持安静。
考查词义辨析。loud大声，形容词或副词；loudly大声地，副词；quietly安静地，副词；quiet安静的，形
容词。根据“When you are in a library”可知，在图书馆要保持安静，keep意为“保持”时为系动词，其后跟形
容词作表语。故选D。
7. They will have a trip to the Great Wall if it _________ next Sunday.
A. doesn’t snow B. won’t snow C. didn’t snow D. isn’t snowing
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意：如果下个星期天不下雪，他们会去长城旅行。
考查时态。if引导的条件状语从句，遵循“主将从现”，从句用一般现在时，snow是动词，主语it是第三
人称单数形式，否定借助于助动词doesn’t，故选A。
8. We _______in the same school since three years ago.
A. are studying B. have studied C. will study D. study
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意：我们从三年前就在同一所学校学习。since three years ago自从3年前，表示的是截止到目前
为止的时间段，用于现在完成时态的句子中，故答案为B。点睛：since的用法：译作“自从…以来”，(1)接时间点：如 I have stayed in that country since 1995. 要求：
谓v.用现在完成时，而且须是延续性动词。(2)接一段时间 + ago：如 They have lived in that house since two
years ago. 要求：谓v.用现在完成时，而且须是延续性动词。(3)接时间状语从句：如 I have loved her since
I met her last time. / Lily has stayed at home since she left school. 要求：主句的谓v.用现在完成时，而且须是
延续性动词；从句的谓v.用一般过去时，而且须是终止性动词。
总之，since用作介词的简单句，时态为现在完成时；since用作连词，引导时间状语从句，从句用一般过
去时，而主句用现在完成时。
9. —What were you doing when we were playing basketball yesterday afternoon?
—I ________ the classroom.
A. clean B. have cleaned C. will clean D. was cleaning
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意：——昨天下午我们打篮球时你在干什么？——我正在打扫教室。
考查时态辨析。根据“What were you doing when we were playing basketball yesterday afternoon?”可知问句主
句用过去进行时，答句也用过去进行时，此处表示“昨天下午当你们在打篮球时我正在打扫教室”。故选
D。
10. My classmates ________ as volunteers in the Science Museum last weekend.
A. work B. worked C. will work D. are working
【答案】B
【解析】
【分析】
【详解】句意：我的同学上周末在科学博物馆做志愿者。
考查一般过去时。根据时间状语“last weekend”可知，时态为一般过去时，故选B。
11. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer _________ in everyday English.
A. write B. written C. writes D. is written
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】句意：《汤姆索亚历险记》是用日常英语写的。
考查一般现在时的被动语态。write写，动词原形；written写，过去分词；writes写，动词write的三单形式；
is written被写，用于一般现在时的被动语态。句子的主语The Adventures of Tom Sawyer与动词write存在逻
辑上的被动关系，句子应用一般现在时，因此句子采用一般现在时态的被动语态，其谓语结构是：am/is/
are/+过去分词。主语The Adventures of Tom Sawyer为第三人称单数，be动词应用is，动词write的过去分词为written。故选D。
12. —Do you know ________ the meeting room early yesterday?
—She had a headache
A. why Ann left B. why did Ann leave C. why Ann will leave D. why will Ann leave
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】句意：——你知道Ann为什么早早地离开会议室吗？——她头痛。
考查宾语从句。know后面接的是宾语从句，从句必须为陈述句语序，排除B/D选项；结合“yesterday”可
知，从句要用一般过去时，故选A。
13. Lots of books _____________ to the school in the poor village last year.
A. sent B. were sent C. send D. are sent
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意：去年，许多书被送到了贫困村的学校。
考查时态。主语“Lots of books”和动词“send”是动宾关系，结合“last year”可知句子是一般过去时的被动语态。
故选B。
14. Trees ________ on both sides of the road next year.
A. will plant B. will be planted C. are going to plant D. are planted
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】句意：明年将在路的两边种上树。
考查一般将来时的被动语态。A选项为一般将来时；B选项为一般将来时的被动语态；C选项为一般将来
时；D选项为一般现在时的被动语态。根据时间状语“ next year（明年）”可知，该句应用一般将来时；
又因为主语“Trees”和谓语动词“plant”是被动关系，所以该句应用一般将来时的被动语态。故选B。
二、完形填空（本大题共10小题,共10.0分）
It was getting dark. Paul looked out of the window and signed (叹气). Dad said he could come home by 5:30, but it
was almost 7:00. Even if Dad came back, it wouldn’t be much fun playing ____ in the dark. Paul walked into his
room and threw his baseball into the corner. He tried to do some homework, but couldn’t.
The phone rang at about 8:00. It was Dad: “Paul, I’m ____ , but I couldn’t play baseball with you tonight. I have to
finish my work at the office. Maybe we can play this weekend. Oh no. How about next weekend?....”
Paul couldn’t understand why Dad was so ____ . He threw himself into the sofa and soon fell asleep. His book wasstill opened to the first page.
The next day at school, Paul didn’t hand in his homework and ____ a test. Mrs. Green, his teacher, asked him to
stay after school. “Paul, you didn’t do your homework.You didn’t pass the test and only got a D. This isn’t like you.
What’s wrong?”
Paul just sat there ____ . “Paul, if you don’t want to talk, I will. I know that something’s worrying with you, but
you have to get it out. You need to tell someone.”
As Paul walked home, he thought of what Mrs. Green said. Maybe he didn’t do his homework because he wanted
to get his dad’s ____ . He knew Mrs. Green was right. He decided to take her advice.
When Paul got home, he ____ his dad. But there was no answer. Then it went to voicemail (语音信箱). Paul began
talking: “Dad, I can’t play with you next weekend. I’ve got lots of problems with my homework. Also, I really
don’t want to spend another day looking out of the window and waiting. Whenever you ____ our plans, Dad, it
hurts me. It’s not too late to rebuild our relationship, but we have to start small. Maybe you can help me with my
____ sometime. Dad, I love you.”
As Paul ended the call, he felt much relaxed. He didn’t know whether his dad would be different, but it didn’t
matter. He himself ____ . He expressed his feelings to the right person. He had a clear head as he was doing his
homework that evening.
15. A. baseball B. cards C. chess D. toys
16. A. lucky B. sorry C. surprised D. pleased
17. A. famous B. helpful C. lazy D. busy
18. A. made B. missed C. failed D. chose
19. A. cheerfully B. comfortably C. hopefully D. quietly
20. A. attention B. message C. praise D. trust
21. A. saw B. thanked C. called D. greeted
22. A. prepare B. break C. follow D. question
23. A. choice B. homework C. speech D. decision
24. A. regretted B. complained C. insisted D. changed【答案】15. A 16. B 17. D 18. C 19. D 20. A 21. C 22. B 23. B 24. D
【解析】
【分析】这篇短文主要介绍了保罗的父亲因为自己忙没有考虑到儿子的感受，而改变了和儿子的约定。保
罗因此没有写作业导致考试失败。而后保罗给父亲留言告诉了他自己的感受，心情轻松，也能投入学习了。
【15题详解】
A考查名词及语境的理解。A.baseball棒球；B.cards卡片；C.chess象棋；D.toys玩具。根据后文保罗把棒
球扔进角落，可知句意：即使父亲回来，天黑打棒球也没有什么乐趣。故选A。
【16题详解】
B考查形容词及语境的理解。A.lucky幸运的； B.sorry对不起，C.surprised吃惊的；D.pleased满意的。根
据后文父亲说不能和儿子打棒球可知父亲表示歉意，故选B。
【17题详解】
D考查形容词及语境的理解。A.famous著名的；B.helpful有帮助的；C.lazy懒惰的；D.busy繁忙的。根据
上文父亲的话，可知这次不能打棒球，这个周末也不行，可知父亲忙。故选D。
【18题详解】
C考查动词及语境的理解。A.made制作；B.missed错过；C.failed失败；D.chose选择。句意：第二天，保
罗没有交作业，而且考试不及格。根据后文老师的话可知，故选C。
【19题详解】
D考查副词及语境的理解。A.cheerfully愉快地；B.comfortably舒适地；C.hopefully有希望地；D.quietly安
静地。根据上文保罗考试失败，老师询问，可知保罗静静地坐着没有说话，故选D。
【20题详解】
A考查名词及语境的理解。A.attention注意；B.message信息；C.praise表扬；D.trust信任。句意：也许他
不做作业是因为他想得到父亲的注意。根据句意，故选A。
【21题详解】
C考查动词及语境的理解。A.saw看到；B.thanked感谢；C.called喊，打电话；D.greeted问候。根据后文
没有人接电话，进入语音信箱，可知保罗到家后给父亲打了电话。故选C。
【22题详解】
B考查动词及语境的理解。A.prepare准备；B.break打碎，弄坏；C.follow跟随；D.question问题，疑问。
结合上文，可知句意：无论你何时打乱计划，都伤害到我。故选B。
【23题详解】
B考查名词及语境的理解。A.choice选择；B.homework作业；C.speech演讲；D.decision决定。什么时间修
复我们的关系都不会太晚。也许某个时间你可以在作业方面帮助我。根据上文他说自己作业方面有问题，
故选B。【24题详解】
D 考查动词及语境的理解。A. regretted后悔；B. complained抱怨；C. insisted坚持；D. changed改变。根据
上文“他不知道是否他的父亲会改变”及后文的改变，可知他本人会改变，故选D。
三、阅读理解（本大题共13小题,共26.0分）
A
Explore Lancashire Museums
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire is one of Preston’s oldest buildings. It is your gateway to more than
2000 years of Lacashire’s history. This museum is housed in the past Quarter Sessions House.
Call 01772 534075 or Email museumoflancashire@lancashire.gov.uk
Address: Stanley Street, Preston
Clitheroe Castle Museum
The museum stands high on Castle Hill, which has watched Clitheroe’s skyline for over 800
years. Our museum will take you on a journey through 350 million years history of the local
area.
Call 01200 424568 or Email clitheroccastle@lancashire.gov.uk
Address: Castle Hill, Clitheroe
Lancaster City Museum
Lancaster City Museum is housed in Georgian building. It tells the story of Lancaster’s past
from the Roman times. You can also see our collection of paintings of that time.
Call 01524 646378 or Email lacastercitymuseum@lancashire.gov.uk
Address: Market Square, Lancaster
Cottage Museum
Cottage Museum tells you about early Victorian life and lets you discover tools used in the 19th
century.
Call 01524 382264 or Email cottagemuseum@lancashire.gov.uk
Address:15 Castle Hill, Lancaster
25. Which museum is one of Preston’s oldest buildings?
A. Cottage Museum. B. Museum of Lancashire.
C. Lancaster City Museum. D. Clitheroe Castle Museum.
26. Where is Clitheroe Castle Museum?
A. At 15 Castle Hill. B. At Stanley Street, Preston.
C. On Castle Hill, Clitheroe. D. At Market Square, Lancaster.27. You can go to Cottage Museum to learn about _________.
A. 2000 years history of Lancashire B. 350 million years history of Clitheroe
C. Lancaster's past from the Roman times D. early Victorian life and tools from that time
【答案】25. B 26. C 27. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文，简洁地介绍了几个兰开夏郡的博物馆。
【25题详解】
题意：哪个博物馆是普雷斯顿最古老的建筑之一？
细节理解题。根据原文Museum of Lancashire is one of Preston’s oldest buildings可知，兰开夏博物馆是普雷
斯顿最古老的建筑之一。B选项Museum of Lancashire“兰开夏博物馆”符合题意，故选B。
【26题详解】
题意：克莱瑟罗城堡博物馆在哪？
细节理解题。根据原文The museum stands high on Castle Hill, which has watched Clitheroe’s skyline for over
800 years可知，克莱瑟罗城堡博物馆在克莱瑟罗城的城堡山上。C选项On Castle Hill, Clitheroe“在城堡山
上，克莱瑟罗”符合题意，故选C。
【27题详解】
题意：你可以去小屋博物馆了解__________。
细节理解题。根据原文Cottage Museum tells you about early Victorian life and lets you discover tools used in
the 19th century可知，小屋博物馆向参观者展示维多利亚时代早期的生活以及19世纪使用的工具。D选项
early Victorian life and tools from that time“维多利亚时代的早期生活和工具”符合题意，故选D。
B
Charles Dickens was an English writer. He was born in 1812. He created some of the world’s best-known
characters and many readers think he is the most important writer of the Victorian era (1837-1901). Some of his
famous novels are Oliver Twist, David Copperfield and Great Expectations. Most people in his novels lived in
London.
In 1824, Dickens’ father went to prison(监狱) because he couldn’t pay money to someone. In those days, a man’s
wife and young children went to prison with him. Charles was 12, so he left school to work in the prison. Life was
hard, and a lot of children worked in those days. Dickens’ own experience helped him to write about poor children
without a mother or father. Dickens' success began with the publication (出版) of The Pickwick Papers in 1836.
And his book Oliver Twist is about a boy without father. Important people were more interested in the problems of
poor people after reading Dickens’ books.
Dickens’ novels are often very long and he wrote them in different parts for a newspaper each week. His novelshave a lot of exciting and sad things in them. He wanted his readers to buy the newspaper every week. And the
readers wanted to finish the story! Dickens’ novels are popular because many of his stories are about social(社会
的) problems and family life. Dickens was successful in writing and he has been praised by other writers for his
style and characters.
28. When was Charles Dickens born?
A. In 1812. B. In 1824. C. In 1836. D. In 1901.
29. Where did Dickens work when he was 12?
A. In the prison. B. At a school. C. On a farm. D. In an office.
30. Dickens’ novels are popular because_______.
A. they have a lot of exciting and sad things
B. they are about social problems and family life
C. he has been praised for his style and characters
D. he is the most important writer of the Victorian era
【答案】28. A 29. A 30. B
【解析】
【分析】短文是对英国作家查尔斯·狄更斯的生平简介。他出生于1812年，创造了一些世界上最著名的人
物，很多读者认为他是维多利亚时代最重要的作家（1837-1901）。他的一些著名小说有《奥利弗之恋》、
《大卫·科波菲尔》和《远大前程》。他小说中的大多数人都生活在伦敦。狄更斯的小说很受欢迎，因为
他的许多故事都是关于社会问题和家庭生活的。狄更斯的写作很成功，他的风格和性格也受到了其他作家
的赞扬。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据短文开头的句子“Charles Dickens was an English writer. He was born in 1812.”可知，查
尔斯·狄更斯是一个英国作家，他出生于1812。答案为A。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据文中句子“Charles was 12, so he left school to work in the prison.”可知，查尔斯12岁时，
离开学校去监狱工作。答案为A。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据短文最后一段中的句子“Dickens’ novels are popular because many of his stories are about
social(社会的) problems and family life.”可知，狄更斯的小说很受欢迎，因为他的许多故事都是关于社会问
题和家庭生活的。故答案为B。
C
Krakatau Volcano（克拉克托火山）is in a small island in Indonesia. It had been peaceful for about 200 yearsbefore it erupted（爆发）in 1883.
The first signs of the activity of the volcano appeared in May 1883, when fire and smoke could be seen at the
top of the mountain. Great noise could be heard even in Jakarta a hundred miles away. Later the activity grew much
greater. The peak（山顶）was covered with smoke and fire; the smoke at one time was seventeen miles high in the
air. The lava—soft and hot rock—shot up into the air and rolled down the sides of the mountain.
The mouth of the volcano was not at the peak of the mountain but on its side, close to the sea. As it grew
bigger and bigger with the eruption, the sea water got into it. When the sea water reached the lava inside the
volcano, it made the upper part of the lava colder and harder. And this sealed off（封住）the rest of the lava below.
As the inside of the lava could not break through the seal, the pressure（压力）built up until the mountain blew
up.
The eruption of the volcano was followed by several earthquakes which brought about bad result. About
36,000 people were killed and many towns and villages near the sea were completely destroyed by the great waves
which the earthquake caused.
.
31 Give the correct order of the course of volcano eruption. ________
①The peak was covered with smoke and fire.
②Fire and smoke could be seen at the top of the mountain.
③Great noise could be heard a hundred miles away.
④The lava shot into the air and rolled down the sides of the mountain.
A. ①②③④ B. ①③②④ C. ②③①④ D. ④①③②
.
32 Where is the mouth of a volcano? ________
.
A At the peak of the mountain.
B. On the side of the mountain near the sea.
C. At the foot of the mountain.
D. Inside the mountain.
33. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? ________
A. The sea water sealed off the rest of the lava below forever.
B. The sea water made the upper part of the lava colder and harder.
C. The mountain finally blew up because of the seal.
D. Many people died because of the earthquake
【答案】31. C 32. B 33. A
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了火山喷发的原因。【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据“when fire and smoke could be seen at the top of the mountain. Great noise could be heard
even in Jakarta a hundred miles away. Later the activity grew much greater. The peak（山顶）was covered with
smoke and fire; the smoke at one time was seventeen miles high in the air. The lava—soft and hot rock—shot up
into the air and rolled down the sides of the mountain”（当火和烟可以看到山顶。即使在100英里外的雅加达
也能听到巨大的噪音。后来，活动变得更大了。山顶被烟和火所覆盖；烟雾一度高达17英里。熔岩——软
而热的岩石——冲到空中，从山的两侧滚落下来）可知②是在第一位，③在第二位，①在第三位，④在第
四位。故选C。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The mouth of the volcano was not at the peak of the mountain but on its side, close to the
sea”可知火山口在靠海的山那边。故选B。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据“When the sea water reached the lava inside the volcano, it made the upper part of the lava
colder and harder. And this sealed off（封住）the rest of the lava below”（当海水到达火山内部的熔岩时，它
使熔岩的上部变得更冷、更硬。这封住了下面其余的熔岩）可知A选项“海水永远地封闭了下面其余的熔
岩。”错误。故选A。
D
Which hand do you use when write? About 8 to 15 percent of people are left handed. They often have to use tools
that are designed for right-handed people. So it is difficult for left-handers to use most tools. If you are right
handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with your left hand and try cutting a potato into pieces. Don’t be surprised
if you feel awkward（别扭的）.
In the past, people thought it was strange to use the left hand. Young students looked down upon their left-
handed classmates. Some children were even punished for using their left hand to write. But these days parents and
teachers have accepted that. In almost every school in the world, left-handed students can use their left hand to
write.
What causes people to be left handed or right handed? Experts have searched long and hard on this. They
conclude（得出结论） that left-handed people are left handed for the same reason that right-handed people are
right handed. One out of every ten people just is a left-handed people are right handed. One out of every ten people
just is a left-hander. It’s simply like the color of our eyes – some people have brown eyes, while some others have
black eyes.However, may researchers think that left-handers and right-handers are different in some aspects. Right-
handers are more talkative and outgoing than left-handers. Many right-handed people understand spoken words
better. For example, after they listen to directions to a supermarket, they can find it easily. Right-handers are good
at organizing people, too. They are also better basketball guards. Just ask Yao Ming.
Research shows that left-handers are creative and artistic. Many famous performers, like Jim Carrey and Paul
McCartney, are left handed. Many left-handers learn better visually（在视觉方面）. In art, both Leonardo da
Vinci and Michelangelo were left handed. In music, Ludwig van Beethoven was left handed. In science, you find
Newton and Einstein. The left-handed people are also really good at tennis and other single sports.
If you prefer one hand, but you are still good at writing with the other, you are mixed. Research shows mixed-
handers can remember everyday things better than other people. What did you eat for lunch two weeks ago? If
you’re mixed handed, you can probably remember.
34. If right-handers cut up potatoes with there left hand, they will .
A. get hurt B. give up cutting
C. feel awkward D. change their tools
35. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. Causes of being left handed.
B. Encouragement to left-handers
C. Punishment for using the left hand.
D. Changes in opinions on left-handers.
36. According to the passage, right-handers .
A. learn better visually
B. are good organizers
C. are better at single sports
D. give clear directions to others
37. From the passage, we can learn that left-handers .
A. may be more talkative and outgoing
B. are ordinary people like right-handers
C. might remember everyday things better
D. no longer need to use right-handed tools
【答案】34. C 35. D 36. B 37. B
【解析】
【分析】本文主要介绍了管用右手和左撇子的相关知识。因为大部分工具都是为惯用右手的人设计的，因此对于左撇子的人来说用大部分工具很难。研究人员认为左撇子和惯用右手的人在某些方面是不同的。
【34题详解】
C细节理解题。根据第一段第4句“ If you are right handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with your left
hand and try cutting a potato into pieces. Don’t be surprised if you feel awkward（别扭的）.”可知惯用右手的
人用左手去切土豆会感到别扭。故选C。
【35题详解】
D段落大意题。根据第二段第1句“In the past, people thought it was strange to use the left hand.”和第2段第
4句“But these days parents and teachers have accepted that”.前后的对比可知，这段的意思是人们对左撇子
过去和现在的看法的转变。故选D。
【36题详解】
B细节理解题。根据第四段的Right-handers are good at organizing people, too.可知惯用右手的人是好的组织
者，故选B。
【37题详解】
B推理判断题。根据第四段第2句“Right-handers are more talkative and outgoing than left-handers. ”可知A
项错误。根据最后一段第2句“Research shows mixed-handers can remember everyday things better than other
people.”可知C项的说法错误。根据第一段第2句“They often have to use tools that are designed for right-
handed people.”可知D项的说法错误。根据第三段第2句“Experts have searched long and hard on this. They
conclude（得出结论） that left-handed people are left handed for the same reason that right-handed people are
right handed. ”可知左撇子就像用惯右手的人一样都是普通的人，只是习惯不同而已，故B项的说法正确，
故选B。
四、任务型阅读-简答（本大题共1小题,共10.0分）
Food as Communication
We usually understand when someone speaks or writes to us, and many gestures and facial expressions have
meanings, too. But have you ever considered what and how we eat as a form of communication? In many
cultures, people sit together and share food with each other, which is a common tradition that can promote (促进)
unity(统一，和谐) and trust. Food can also play an important role in a family or culture’s celebrations. The foods
we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often special to a particular culture or may even differ between
areas within one country.
In most cultures, bread represents delicious food. It is also one of the most commonly shared foods in theworld. Sharing bread is a common symbol ( 象 征 ) of companionship and togetherness. In fact, the word
companion comes from the Latin roots com- (together) and panis (bread). In many cultures, people also
celebrate birthdays and marriages with decorated cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of
cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition has its roots in the custom of sharing bread.
There are foods like bread in other cultures. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin
is baked into the cake, which stands for success in the New Year for the person who receives it. Most of the foods
eaten during the Chinese New Year have many different meanings. Sometimes this is based on their shapes. For
example, long noodles symbolize long life. The symbolism can also be based on the sound of the word in
Chinese. For example, people give out oranges because the word for “orange” sounds like the word for “wealth”.
In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to
symbolize family unity.
Food is basic and necessary for life, so it is not surprising that it is such an important part of different
cultures around the world. The food people eat during celebrations may have a long history and can symbolize
many things, but sharing food is one custom that almost all humans have in common.
38. Why do people sit together and share food with each other?
____________________________________________________________________
39. How do people celebrate birthdays and marriages in many cultures?
____________________________________________________________________
40. What are eaten at welcome celebrations to symbolize family unity?
____________________________________________________________________
41. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
____________________________________________________________________
42. Is sharing food a custom that almost all humans have in common?
____________________________________________________________________
【答案】38. Because it can promote unity and trust
39. People cut and share decorated cakes among the guests
40. Round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes
41. People have different foods to symbolize different things in different cultures
42. Yes, it is
【解析】
这 是一篇说明文，主要介绍了食物可以作为一种文化进行交流。
【38题详解】根据“In many cultures, people sit together and share food with each other, which is a common tradition that can
promote (促进) unity(统一，和谐) and trust.”，可知在很多文化中，分享食物是可以促进团结和信任，故填
Because it can promote unity and trust。
【39题详解】
根据“In many cultures, people also celebrate birthdays and marriages with decorated cakes that are cut and shared
among the guests.”，可知人们通过“切蛋糕并一同分享”来庆祝结婚和生日，故填People cut and share
decorated cakes among the guests。
【40题详解】
根据“In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to
symbolize family unity.”，可知在许多文化中，人们在欢迎会上吃圆形食物，如葡萄、面包和月饼，象征
着家庭团结。故填Round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes。
【41题详解】
根据“There are foods like bread in other cultures. ”，可知本段主要还是说明食物被赋予了文化性，本段通
过举例说明了食物象征“成功、财富和家庭团结”等美好祝愿，故填People have different foods to
symbolize different things in different cultures。
【42题详解】
根据“sharing food is one custom that almost all humans have in common.”，可知分享食物是几乎所有人类共
有的一种习俗。故填Yes, it is。
