B
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It has a long history and rich culture. Many people enjoy drinking tea every day.
The story of tea began in China more than 4,000 years ago. According to an old story, Emperor Shennong discovered tea by accident. One day, while he was boiling water over a fire, some leaves from a tea plant fell into the water. He decided to taste the water. To his surprise, it was delicious. That was how tea was first discovered.
In China, tea is not just a drink. It is an important part of Chinese culture. There are different kinds of tea, such as green tea, black tea, and oolong tea. People often serve tea when guests visit their homes. The Chinese tea ceremony is a traditional way to make and drink tea. It shows respect and friendship.
Tea also spread to(传播) other countries from China. It went to Japan in the 6th century and then to Europe in the 17th century. Different countries have their own ways of drinking tea. In England, people
like to add milk and sugar to their tea. They usually have afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes. In Japan, the tea ceremony is very important and has strict rules.
Today, tea is grown in many parts of the world, including China, India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka. It not only tastes good but also has many health benefits(益处). Some studies show that drinking tea can help keep our bodies healthy, like making us feel more relaxed and helping with digestion(消化).
()6. How did Emperor Shennong discover tea?
A. He picked tea leaves and ate them directly.
B. Tea leaves fell into the boiling water he made, and he tasted it.
C. A friend gave him a cup of tea to drink.
D. He saw people drinking tea and wanted to try.
()7. What does the Chinese tea ceremony show?
A. How to make tea quickly.
B. The importance of drinking tea every day.
C. Respect and friendship.
D. Different types of tea.
()8. When did tea spread to Europe?
A. In the 6th century.
B. In the 20th century.
C. More than 4,000 years ago.
D. In the 17th century.
()9. What is one of the health benefits of drinking tea according to the passage?
A. Making people feel more excited.
B. Helping with digestion.
C. Making people taller.
D. Helping people sleep better at once.
C
Noodles are one of the most popular foods in China. Different areas have their own special ways of making noodles.
Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles
In Lanzhou, cooks make noodles by hand. They use special skills to pull and stretch (拉伸) the dough until it becomes long noodles. These noodles are served in hot beef soup with radish (萝卜) pieces and chili oil (辣椒油). Many people enjoy watching this because it looks like a performance.
Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles
Wuhan has special breakfast noodles. The noodles are mixed with sesame paste (芝麻酱), soy sauce and chili oil. Then some green onions and pickled (腌制的) vegetables are added. This simple dish gives people energy for their mornings.
Other Ways to Eat Noodles
Chinese people eat noodles in many ways:
—In beef or mutton soup (popular in the north)
—Fried with eggs and vegetables
—Cold noodles with cucumber in summer
—Some sweet noodles with fruit for dessert
Noodles bring people together. Many families make noodles during holidays. The long noodles also symbolize(象征) long life and good luck.
()10. What do noodles "symbolize" in China?
A. Being busy.
B. New clothes.
C. Hot weather.
D. Long life and good luck.
()11. What does the underlined word "performance" mean in Paragraph 2?
A. An interesting show to watch.
B. A TV show.
C. A school class.
D. A sports game.
()12. What's the structure(结构) of the passage?
A. ①; ②; ③; ④; ⑤
B. ①; ②③; ④⑤
C. ①; ②③④; ⑤
D. ①②; ③④; ⑤
()13. The special "skill" for making Lanzhou noodles means
A. a kind of soup.
B. a cooking skill.
C. a type of vegetable.
D. an eating habit.
()14. The best title is
A. How to Cook Meat
B. Chinese Noodle Culture
C. Western Food History
D. Making Rice Dishes

6. B 7. C 8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A 12. C
13. B 14. B

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需根据原文内容定位各问题对应的段落，提取关键信息，逐一匹配选项。具体思路：1. 细节理解题（6、7、8、9、10、13题）：直接定位原文对应句子，对比选项选出答案；2. 词义猜测题（11题）：结合上下文语境推断单词含义；3. 文章结构题（12题）：划分段落层次，分析各部分内容；4. 主旨大意题（14题）：归纳全文核心内容，确定最佳标题。
【解析】
6. 定位原文第二段：神农煮水时茶叶掉入沸水，他尝了水发现美味，对应选项B。
7. 定位原文第三段最后一句：中国茶艺显示尊重和友谊，对应选项C。
8. 定位原文第四段：茶在17世纪传到欧洲，对应选项D。
9. 定位原文第五段：喝茶有助于消化，对应选项B。
10. 定位原文最后一段：长面条象征长命和好运，对应选项D。
11. 定位原文兰州拉面部分：拉面条的过程看起来像有趣的表演，故“performance”意为有趣的表演，对应选项A。
12. 文章结构：①段总述面条是中国流行食物；②-④段分别介绍不同面条的种类与做法；⑤段讲述面条的文化意义，对应选项C。
13. 定位原文兰州拉面部分：制作面条的“skill”指拉、拉伸面团的烹饪技巧，对应选项B。
14. 全文围绕中国面条的种类、做法及文化展开，最佳标题为“Chinese Noodle Culture”，对应选项B。
【答案】
6.B 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.D 11.A 12.C 13.B 14.B
【知识点】
阅读理解细节理解、词义猜测、文章结构分析
【点评】
本题考查英语阅读理解的核心能力，涵盖细节查找、词义推断、结构分析与主旨归纳，素材贴近生活，难度适中，需学生精准定位原文信息，仔细辨析选项。
【难度系数】
0.6