七、阅读与回答问题
Chopsticks, or kuai zi in Chinese, are a common type of tableware around the world. They are widely used across Asia and are also a symbol of Chinese food culture.
There are many stories about the invention of chopsticks. So far, the earliest chopsticks discovered by researchers were found in Gaoyou, Jiangsu, dating back to around 6600 - 5500 years ago. By around 500 AD, the use of chopsticks had spread from China to other parts of Asia such as Korea, Japan and Vietnam.
Chopsticks are usually rounded at one end and squared at the other. In ancient times, the wealthy had their chopsticks made of silver, gold, jade or other precious materials. Nowadays, chopsticks are made from various materials.
There is some Chinese philosophy (哲学) in chopsticks. The rounded end of a chopstick stands for the sky and the squared end stands for the earth. Chopsticks are always used in pairs. Chinese people like the symbolism of “pairs”, believing good things always come in pairs. Therefore, a pair of chopsticks is often given as a wedding gift to express best wishes for the newly weds.
There are certain customs to follow when using chopsticks during meals. For example, remember not to use chopsticks to hit the side of your bowl or plate to make noise. It is also considered impolite to point at others with chopsticks or to stick them vertically into a bowl of rice.
61. Where did the researchers find the earliest chopsticks so far?
In Gaoyou, Jiangsu.
62. What are chopsticks usually like?
They are usually rounded at one end and squared at the other.
63. Why do Chinese people like the symbolism of “pairs”?
Because they believe good things always come in pairs.
64. What is the purpose of writing Paragraph 5?
To introduce customs when using chopsticks during meals.
65. What do you think of chopsticks or using chopsticks? (请自拟一句话作答)
Chopsticks carry deep Chinese philosophy.
解析:
【解析】
61. 根据文章第二段“So far, the earliest chopsticks discovered by researchers were found in Gaoyou, Jiangsu, dating back to around 6600 - 5500 years ago.”可直接得出答案。
62. 从文章第三段第一句“Chopsticks are usually rounded at one end and squared at the other.”提取答案。
63. 由文章第四段“Chinese people like the symbolism of “pairs”, believing good things always come in pairs.”可知原因。
64. 第五段开头明确提到“There are certain customs to follow when using chopsticks during meals.”,整段围绕该内容展开,所以写作目的是介绍用餐时使用筷子的相关习俗。
65. 为开放性试题,结合文章中筷子的文化、哲学内涵等合理作答即可。
【答案】
61. In Gaoyou, Jiangsu.
62. They are usually rounded at one end and squared at the other.
63. Because they believe good things always come in pairs.
64. To introduce customs when using chopsticks during meals.
65. Chopsticks carry deep Chinese philosophy. (言之有理即可)
【知识点】
细节信息查找、段落主旨概括、开放性表达
【点评】
本文围绕中国筷子展开,介绍了筷子的历史、外形、文化内涵及使用习俗,既考查学生提取细节信息、概括段落主旨的能力,也引导学生了解中国筷子文化,培养文化认同感。
【难度系数】
0.7