Ⅲ. 阅读理解。
A
Wang Lei，a 15 - year - old from Ningxia，joined a cultural exchange program in Paris. Excited but nervous，he packed his bags with local specialties(特色)，ready to share his culture.
His first challenge came quickly. Invited to a French family’s dinner，he arrived exactly on time. To his surprise，he found that the hosts were still preparing. In China，being punctual(准时)shows respect，but here，it seemed better to be late. He took a gift—Babao Tea of Ningxia to the family.
The kind host family gently explained their customs，and Wang Lei’s French partner Pierre became his guide. Through these moments，Wang Lei realized that cultural differences aren’t about right or wrong，but about understanding.
By the end of the trip，Wang Lei had not only learned French table manners but also taught his new friends how to enjoy Ningxia’s tea. He returned home with a precious lesson：the best way to bridge cultures is through open hearts and respect.
()1. What did Wang Lei bring to Paris?
A. Many books and dictionaries.
B. Some clothes and shoes.
C. Special things from his area.
D. Photos of his family.
()2. Why did Wang Lei feel surprised when he arrived on time?
A. Because the host was busy with preparations.
B. Because being punctual is proper in France.
C. Because the host is serving food at that time.
D. Because he found the customs in two countries were the same.
()3. What did Wang Lei understand finally?
A. French is hard to learn.
B. Cultures should be respected.
C. Chinese tea is the best.
D. Traveling is expensive.
()4. What is the best title for this story?
A. A French Boy in China.
B. Learning Cultural Differences.
C. How to Use Chopsticks.
D. French Table Manners.

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【解析】
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“he packed his bags with local specialties(特色)，ready to share his culture.”可知，王磊带了家乡的特色物品去巴黎，对应选项C。
2. 细节理解题。根据第二段“he arrived exactly on time. To his surprise，he found that the hosts were still preparing.”可知，王磊准时到达却发现主人还在准备，因此感到惊讶，对应选项A。
3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段“He returned home with a precious lesson：the best way to bridge cultures is through open hearts and respect.”以及前文内容可推知，王磊最终明白不同文化需要被尊重，对应选项B。
4. 主旨大意题。文章主要讲述王磊在巴黎的文化交流经历中，体会到文化差异并学会理解与尊重不同文化，因此最佳标题为“Learning Cultural Differences”，对应选项B。
【答案】
1-4 CABB
【知识点】
细节查找、主旨概括、跨文化认知
【点评】
本文以王磊的跨文化交流经历为载体，既考查学生对文章细节的捕捉能力与主旨的归纳能力，又引导学生认识文化差异，树立跨文化尊重意识。
【难度系数】
0.8

B
From Babao Tea to Afternoon Tea
In Ningxia，serving Babao Tea is an important way to welcome guests. This colourful tea contains eight different ingredients like red dates，walnuts(核桃)，and raisins(葡萄干). The host prepares it carefully in a special cup，refilling(重新填满)it with hot water many times. Sharing this sweet drink shows care and friendship. People sit together for hours，talking and enjoying the tea refills.

British afternoon tea is quite different. It’s served with beautiful china cups and cakes. People hold their cups properly and drink quietly. The atmosphere is more formal，with specific rules for adding milk and eating sweets.
Both tea traditions show hospitality(好客)，but in different ways. Ningxia’s Babao Tea shows warm，long conversations，while British afternoon tea values polite manners in a formal setting. These differences reflect their cultures—one prefers slow，friendly gatherings，the other enjoys proper social customs.
Through these tea customs，we see how drinks can carry deep cultural meanings. Whether in Ningxia or Britain，the basic wish remains the same：to make guests feel welcome and valued.
()1. What is included in Babao Tea?
A. Coffee beans and milk.
B. Red dates and walnuts.
C. Chocolate and cookies.
D. Different fruit juices.
()2. Why does the author mention tea refills?
A. To show the host’s generosity.
B. To explain the tea’s ingredients.
C. To describe the tea’s taste.
D. To compare different teas.
()3. Which is NOT true about British tea?
A. It uses elegant china cups.
B. It includes sweet desserts.
C. People talk loudly during it.
D. There are rules for adding milk.
()4. Where can you read this article?
A. In a science magazine.
B. In a cultural booklet.
C. In a documentary profile.
D. In a website blog.

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【解析】
1. 第1题：根据文章第一段“This colourful tea contains eight different ingredients like red dates，walnuts(核桃)，and raisins(葡萄干).”可知，八宝茶包含红枣、核桃等食材，对应选项B。
2. 第2题：由第一段“Sharing this sweet drink shows care and friendship. People sit together for hours，talking and enjoying the tea refills.”可知，主人多次添茶是为了表达对客人的关怀与友好，体现主人的慷慨，对应选项A。
3. 第3题：根据第二段“People hold their cups properly and drink quietly.”可知，英国下午茶时人们安静品茶，并非大声交谈，选项C表述错误，符合题意。
4. 第4题：本文介绍了宁夏八宝茶和英国下午茶的文化习俗，属于文化类内容，因此最可能在文化小册子中读到，对应选项B。
【答案】
1-4 BACB
【知识点】
文化类阅读理解、细节查找、推理判断
【点评】
本文对比了宁夏八宝茶与英国下午茶的不同饮茶习俗，展现了两种文化中好客的不同表达方式。题目侧重考查细节查找与推理判断能力，有助于学生理解不同地域的文化差异。
【难度系数】
0.6