Ⅳ. 阅读短文，完成练习。
In Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds important meanings and includes specific (明确的) customs. When people receive a gift, it is expected that they will return a gift of similar value later. This can be done by visiting people with a gift or by inviting them out for a meal.
Not every occasion needs an expensive gift. For casual (非正式) occasions, fruit such as apples or oranges are often considered as proper gifts. It is common to give gifts in pairs, and gifts in red are also good choices, as it means happiness and good luck.
However, there are some taboos (禁忌) to keep in mind when giving gifts in Chinese culture. For example, it is important to avoid giving clocks as gifts, especially to elders. In Chinese, the Chinese character for "clock" (钟, zhōng) sounds similar to the Chinese character for "death" (终, zhōng), making the clock an improper gift choice.
Do you understand these customs and taboos? Don't send the improper gifts next time!
A. 选择最佳选项。
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A. A red clock.
B. Two boxes of fruit.
C. An expensive watch.
D. One pear.
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A. Because clocks are not useful in our life.
B. Because clocks are too expensive.
C. Because the Chinese character for "clock" sounds like the Chinese character for "death".
D. Because clocks are difficult to buy.
(
A. Red is the most popular colour for gifts in China.
B. Fruit is the best gift for casual occasions in Chinese culture.
C. Clocks are never allowed as gifts in Chinese culture.
D. Giving gifts in Chinese culture has special meanings and customs.
B. 回答问题。
What is the topic sentence of the passage?
In Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds important meanings and includes specific (明确的) customs. When people receive a gift, it is expected that they will return a gift of similar value later. This can be done by visiting people with a gift or by inviting them out for a meal.
Not every occasion needs an expensive gift. For casual (非正式) occasions, fruit such as apples or oranges are often considered as proper gifts. It is common to give gifts in pairs, and gifts in red are also good choices, as it means happiness and good luck.
However, there are some taboos (禁忌) to keep in mind when giving gifts in Chinese culture. For example, it is important to avoid giving clocks as gifts, especially to elders. In Chinese, the Chinese character for "clock" (钟, zhōng) sounds similar to the Chinese character for "death" (终, zhōng), making the clock an improper gift choice.
Do you understand these customs and taboos? Don't send the improper gifts next time!
A. 选择最佳选项。
(
B
)1. Which of the following is a proper gift for casual occasions in Chinese culture?A. A red clock.
B. Two boxes of fruit.
C. An expensive watch.
D. One pear.
(
C
)2. Why should you avoid giving clocks as gifts in Chinese culture?A. Because clocks are not useful in our life.
B. Because clocks are too expensive.
C. Because the Chinese character for "clock" sounds like the Chinese character for "death".
D. Because clocks are difficult to buy.
(
D
)3. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Red is the most popular colour for gifts in China.
B. Fruit is the best gift for casual occasions in Chinese culture.
C. Clocks are never allowed as gifts in Chinese culture.
D. Giving gifts in Chinese culture has special meanings and customs.
B. 回答问题。
What is the topic sentence of the passage?
In Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds important meanings and includes specific customs.
答案
Ⅳ. A. 1—3 BCD
B. In Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds important meanings and includes specific customs.
B. In Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds important meanings and includes specific customs.
解析
【解析】
A. 1. 根据短文第二段“For casual (非正式) occasions, fruit such as apples or oranges are often considered as proper gifts. It is common to give gifts in pairs”可知，非正式场合合适的礼物是成双的水果，B选项符合要求；A选项的钟是禁忌礼物，C选项的昂贵手表不符合非正式场合，D选项单个梨不符合成双送礼的习俗，故选B。
2. 根据短文第三段“In Chinese, the Chinese character for "clock" (钟, zhōng) sounds similar to the Chinese character for "death" (终, zhōng)”可知，不能送钟是因为“钟”和“终”发音相近，寓意不好，故选C。
3. 文章开篇点明主旨，介绍了中国文化中送礼的重要意义、具体习俗以及相关禁忌，D选项全面概括了文章内容；A、B、C选项均只涉及文章部分内容，过于片面，故选D。
B. 主题句是文章的核心句，本文第一段第一句总领全文，介绍了中国送礼文化的核心，即为主题句。
【答案】
Ⅳ. A. 1—3 BCD
B. In Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds important meanings and includes specific customs.
【知识点】
细节信息提取、主旨大意归纳、中国送礼文化常识
【点评】
本题围绕中国送礼文化展开，通过设置细节题和主旨题，考查学生对阅读理解文本信息的提取与归纳能力，同时帮助学生了解中国传统送礼习俗与禁忌，增强跨文化认知。
【难度系数】
0.8
A. 1. 根据短文第二段“For casual (非正式) occasions, fruit such as apples or oranges are often considered as proper gifts. It is common to give gifts in pairs”可知，非正式场合合适的礼物是成双的水果，B选项符合要求；A选项的钟是禁忌礼物，C选项的昂贵手表不符合非正式场合，D选项单个梨不符合成双送礼的习俗，故选B。
2. 根据短文第三段“In Chinese, the Chinese character for "clock" (钟, zhōng) sounds similar to the Chinese character for "death" (终, zhōng)”可知，不能送钟是因为“钟”和“终”发音相近，寓意不好，故选C。
3. 文章开篇点明主旨，介绍了中国文化中送礼的重要意义、具体习俗以及相关禁忌，D选项全面概括了文章内容；A、B、C选项均只涉及文章部分内容，过于片面，故选D。
B. 主题句是文章的核心句，本文第一段第一句总领全文，介绍了中国送礼文化的核心，即为主题句。
【答案】
Ⅳ. A. 1—3 BCD
B. In Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds important meanings and includes specific customs.
【知识点】
细节信息提取、主旨大意归纳、中国送礼文化常识
【点评】
本题围绕中国送礼文化展开，通过设置细节题和主旨题，考查学生对阅读理解文本信息的提取与归纳能力，同时帮助学生了解中国传统送礼习俗与禁忌，增强跨文化认知。
【难度系数】
0.8
