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范畴:人与自然 主题:人与动物 体裁:说明文 难度:★★★ 建议用时:8分钟 评价:/3
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Have you ever heard the phrase “crocodile tears”? We use this saying to describe someone who cry fake(假的) tears. They seem to care or be sad while actually feeling no emotion at all. But where did this strange expression come from? And is there any truth to it?
For centuries, people have told stories about crocodiles crying while eating their food. What made the stories really popular was a famous 14th-century book called The Travels of Sir John Mandeville. It says that crocodiles “kill people and eat them while weeping”. This clear, interesting description made people imagine it easily. Soon, “crocodile tears” became a symbol of insincere(不真心的) emotion—in books and even in daily talks.
But is there any science behind this old idea? Surprisingly, yes! In 2006, scientists did a study. They trained seven crocodiles to eat at a dry feeding place. Out of these seven, five were seen shedding(流出) tears while eating. However, these tears aren’t a sign of feeling sorry or feeling bad for doing wrong. Scientists think this happens because of the special sounds crocodiles make when they eat. These actions might push air into their noses or eyes. This air then stimulates(刺激) their glands(腺体), making more tears than usual.
So, next time someone is putting on a show of fake sadness, you can not only point out their “crocodile tears” but also impress them with your knowledge of crocodiles! Even though people first understood it a little wrong, it’s a great example of how a lively phrase can come from real animal behavior.
素材来源:《English Digest 实用空中美语》
1. Which book made “crocodile tears” really popular?
2. How many crocodiles shed tears while eating in the study?
3. If you hear someone use “crocodile tears”, what would you think about that person’s words?
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范畴:人与自然 主题:人与动物 体裁:说明文 难度:★★★ 建议用时:8分钟 评价:/3
请认真阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题。
Have you ever heard the phrase “crocodile tears”? We use this saying to describe someone who cry fake(假的) tears. They seem to care or be sad while actually feeling no emotion at all. But where did this strange expression come from? And is there any truth to it?
For centuries, people have told stories about crocodiles crying while eating their food. What made the stories really popular was a famous 14th-century book called The Travels of Sir John Mandeville. It says that crocodiles “kill people and eat them while weeping”. This clear, interesting description made people imagine it easily. Soon, “crocodile tears” became a symbol of insincere(不真心的) emotion—in books and even in daily talks.
But is there any science behind this old idea? Surprisingly, yes! In 2006, scientists did a study. They trained seven crocodiles to eat at a dry feeding place. Out of these seven, five were seen shedding(流出) tears while eating. However, these tears aren’t a sign of feeling sorry or feeling bad for doing wrong. Scientists think this happens because of the special sounds crocodiles make when they eat. These actions might push air into their noses or eyes. This air then stimulates(刺激) their glands(腺体), making more tears than usual.
So, next time someone is putting on a show of fake sadness, you can not only point out their “crocodile tears” but also impress them with your knowledge of crocodiles! Even though people first understood it a little wrong, it’s a great example of how a lively phrase can come from real animal behavior.
素材来源:《English Digest 实用空中美语》
1. Which book made “crocodile tears” really popular?
The Travels of Sir John Mandeville.
2. How many crocodiles shed tears while eating in the study?
Five.
3. If you hear someone use “crocodile tears”, what would you think about that person’s words?
I would think that the person is trying to point out "fake sadness" in a vivid way.（言之有理即可）
答案
1. The Travels of Sir John Mandeville.
2. Five.
3. I would think that the person is trying to point out "fake sadness" in a vivid way.（言之有理即可）
2. Five.
3. I would think that the person is trying to point out "fake sadness" in a vivid way.（言之有理即可）
