科目:初中英语 来源: 题型:050
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Though chopsticks are used in many Asian countries. they have their beginnings in China. Chinese history says that the Chinese had chopsticks as far as the Xia Dynasty (朝代) (about 4, 000 years ago) In the Spring and Autumn period (时期)copper and iron chopsticks appeared . With the Han Dynasty lacquered (上漆)chopsticks came ,followed by gold and silver chopsticks still later .Today we have chopsticks made of plastics .The most expensive are made of part of tusks of elephants and hard green stone.
Chopsticks tell Chinese tradition in their way .In ancient (古代的)times the rich used hard green stone or gold chopsticks to show their wealth (富有).In history many kings used silver chopsticks to take their food to see if it was poisonous (有毒的).It was said that if it was ,the silver chopsticks would turn colour .Chopsticks are traditionally given to a daughter when she marries to show that they should have a son very soon ,for “Chopsticks”in Chinese is pronounced like “quick a son”!
Though chopsticks from Hangzhou, wooden chopsticks from Shanyang of Shanxi Province, and Beijing's chopsticks are well-known.
Many westerners , businessmen ,tourists put aside (一边)their knives and forks in favour (喜爱) of chopsticks in China
Chopsticks appeared in the old Chinese story: an old man teaches his sons a lesson by showing how he could easily break a single chopstick but not a number of them .In China chopsticks are connected with good luck .So on the country's New Year's Eve many families will lay out new chopsticks at dinners as a way of making requests for luck.
(1) Chopsticks have their beginnings in________ .
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(2) Chopsticks and iron chopsticks appeared in________ .
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(3) The history of chopsticks can tell us ________.
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A. something about Chinese food
B. nothing but how many kinds of chopsticks are used in China
C. about the lives of Chinese kings
D. much about Chinese way of life in the past
(4) Many Westerners in China like to use ________.
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A.chopsticks
B. their knives
C. their forks
D. chopsticks and knives and forks at the same time
(5)Chinese use chopsticks _________.
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A. to lift food to the mouth only
B. to teach others a lesson only
C. in many other ways besides taking food
D. in many other ways except except taking food
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科目:初中英语 来源:101网校同步练习 初二英语 外研版课标本 外研版课标本 题型:013
He ________ single all his life.
A.stayed
B.keep
C.be
D.had
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科目:初中英语 来源:2012届浙江省湖州市环渚学校九年级上学期中考试英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
Singapore’s public transport system (公共交通系统) is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local (当地人). There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses all you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares (车费) start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give changes.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking (预订) can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL (租) CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the trouble of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.
For car rental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668.
【小题1】If you need to find the bus number, you may call____________.
A.+65 6737 1668 | B.6552 8888 |
C.1800 767 4333 | D.6552 2222 |
A.both buses and trains | B.only trains |
C.both buses and taxis | D.only rental cars |
A.take your own license with you | B.ask the driver how much your ticket is |
C.buy the bus map of Singapore | D.book your ticket ahead of time |
A.A local has no trouble finding his way around. |
B.It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train. |
C.You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car. |
D.It’s very convenient(方便的) for visitors to travel in Singapore. |
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科目:初中英语 来源:2013届广东省中山市三校九年级第一次联合模拟考试英语试卷(带解析) 题型:阅读理解
Welcome to Qinghuayuan Hotel Qinghuayuan Hotel is a three-star courtyard-style hotel. It lies close to Tsinghua University and Peking University. When you are free, you may enjoy yourself on foot on the campuses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are 280 guest rooms in the hotel, including standard(标准的) double-rooms(RMB380 per night), suit (RMB480 per night), single rooms (RMB580 per night), offices (talking face to face) and so on. All rooms are decorated with modern furniture, TV, air conditioner, computer, and fire alarm system, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The hotel has 4 restaurants which can hold more than 500 people. The restaurants provide new style seafood, Cantonese, Sichuan, as well as Beijing Roast Duck. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
There are other facilities in the hotel, such as a teahouse, a business center, a shopping center, different meeting rooms, and a multi-function(多功能) hall which can hold 300 people. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The transportation is very convenient. You can go to different places easily.
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For more information, you can call us at 010-62573355 or visit our website http://www. Tsinghuayuanhotel. com |
A.RMB1440 | B.RMB2880 | C.RMB3640 | D.RMB580 |
A.Beijing Roast Duck. | B.Cantonese style. |
C.Sichuan style. | D.Qingyuan chicken. |
A.40 minutes. | B.30 minutes. |
C.10 minutes. | D.5 minutes. |
A.it is a four-star courtyard- style hotel. |
B.The visitors can’t eat Beijing Roast Duck in the hotel. |
C.The visitors can walk to Tsinghua University in five minutes. |
D.if you want to get more information, you can call us at 010-62573366. |
A.news | B.notice | C.advertisement | D.letter |
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