Question

14．The English translations of the names of traditional Chinese dishes on menus across the country have caused public discussion about the precision of the translations．
Since more and more foreigners come to China every day，many restaurants around China are providing English translations of their menus．They want to make it easier for foreign visitors to order Chinese dishes when they travel．Some restaurants also hope that the translations will increase foreigners'knowledge of Chinese cuisine．
But an article in China Youth Daily says the English m enu translations have not lived up to public expectations．It argues most of the English names of Chinese dishes lack the cultural meaning and attraction of the dishes they describe．Instead，the translations only provide a list of each dish's ingredients，the article notes．For example，one English name of a Chinese dish appears as"Stir-fried mutton slices with Chinese onion or green scallion （葱爆羊肉）"．
Because the English translation focuses only on the ingredients，the author says it fails to describe the dish's rich cultural meaning and charm．The dish's beautiful Chinese name，"Fo Tiao Qiang，"has a story behind it．Buddhist monks （和尚） are required to eat vegetables only，but they cannot resist the delicious dish．So，they jump over their temple walls to get a taste of the dish．
The article suggests that translators provide more beautiful English translations of the names of Chinese dishes．It also notes a more vivid English translation is very important to provide international visitors with a better understanding of Chinese cuisine．
5．Why do many restaurants provide English translations of their menus？D
A．Because they want to show their dishes'ingredients．
B．Because the public expect them to do so．
C．Because Chinese dishes are popular across the world．
D．Because it is a convenience for foreign travelers．
6．According to China Youth Daily，what's the main problem of the English menu translations？C
A．They are too long to remember．
B．Many of them are not correct．
C．They lack cultural meaning．
D．They are too difficult to understand．
7．What would be the best title for this text？D
A．Measures to attract customers           
B．Ways to translate Chinese menus
C．Better menu translations are needed      
D．Are English menu translations necessary？

Answer 1

分析 本文讲述的是很多中国餐厅所提供的英文菜名缺乏中国的文化气息，文章中还列举了多个例子进行详细说明．

解答 5：D 细节题．根据文章第二段第2句They want to make it easier for foreigners to order Chinese dishes when they travel可知餐厅这样做的目的就是为外国人点菜提供方便．故D正确．
6：C 细节题．根据文章第四段1，2行Because the English translation focuses only on the ingredients，it fails to describe the dish's rich cultural meaning and charm（魅力）．可知这些翻译过来的菜名缺少文化的魅力．故C正确．
7．D  主旨大意题，通读全文可知作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了一些中国餐馆为了外国人点餐方便而用英文翻译的菜名缺少中国的文化气息，故选D．

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