Ⅵ. 阅读理解。
Dumplings are a popular food around the world. In China, they hold a special place in people’s hearts, especially during festivals like Chinese New Year.
Making dumplings is a fun activity that often involves the whole family. First, prepare the dough. Mix flour with water until it forms a smooth ball. Let it rest for a while. Then, it’s time to make the filling(馅料). Popular fillings include minced(切碎的) meat with cabbage, beef with onions, or just vegetables like mushrooms and carrots. The key is to season the filling well with spices like salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
When the dough and filling are ready, roll the dough into small, thin circles. Put a spoonful of filling in the centre of each circle and fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal the dumplings.
Cooking dumplings can be done in different ways. The most common methods are boiling and steaming. Boiled dumplings are often served with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and a bit of chili oil. Steamed dumplings, on the other hand, retain(保持) more of their original flavour.
Dumplings are not only delicious but also a symbol of family togetherness and good luck in Chinese culture. Every time people make and eat dumplings, they create wonderful memories.
()1. What is the first step in making dumplings?
A. Making the filling.
B. Rolling the dough.
C. Mixing flour with water.
D. Seasoning the filling.
()2. Which of the following is NOT a common dumpling filling according to the passage?
A. Minced meat with cabbage.
B. Beef with onions.
C. Fish with tomatoes.
D. Mushrooms or carrots.
()3. Why are dumplings important in Chinese culture?
A. Because they are very easy to make.
B. Because they are a symbol of family togetherness and good luck.
C. Because they are the most delicious food in China.
D. Because they can be cooked in many ways.

1.C 2.C 3.B

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解细节题，需根据题干关键词定位原文对应内容解题。第1题考查做饺子的第一步，定位原文第二段的制作步骤；第2题考查常见饺子馅料的列举，定位原文第二段关于馅料的描述；第3题考查饺子在中国文化中的重要性，定位原文最后一段的相关表述，逐一匹配选项即可得出答案。
【解析】
1. 题干问做饺子的第一步，根据原文第二段“First, prepare the dough. Mix flour with water until it forms a smooth ball.”可知，第一步是将面粉和水混合，对应选项C；
2. 题干问不属于常见馅料的选项，原文第二段提到的常见馅料有“minced meat with cabbage, beef with onions, or just vegetables like mushrooms and carrots”，未提及“fish with tomatoes”，对应选项C；
3. 题干问饺子在中国文化重要的原因，原文最后一段明确说明“Dumplings are not only delicious but also a symbol of family togetherness and good luck in Chinese culture.”，对应选项B。
【答案】
1.C 2.C 3.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解
【点评】
本题是关于饺子的英语阅读理解，题目均为细节查找类，难度较低，学生只需准确定位原文对应信息即可选出正确答案，适合巩固英语阅读细节定位能力。
【难度系数】
0.8