Question

【题目】Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trusts. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.

Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.

Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake calledvasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.

Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.

Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.

【1】According to the passage, sharing bread______.

A. indicates a lack of food B. can help to develop unity

C. is a custom unique to rural areas D. has its roots in birthday celebrations

【2】The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______.

A. using examples B. making comparisons

C. analyzing causes D. describing processes

【3】What is the passage mainly about?

A. The custom of sharing food. B. The specific meaning of food.

C. The role of food in ceremonies. D. The importance of food in culture.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】D

【解析】本文为介绍说明文。食物通过两种方式充当交流的工具：分享食物可以促进团结和信任；食物在庆祝仪式和传统活动中充当某个角色来展示独特的文化。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust.”可知，分享食物能够促进团结和信任。故选B。

【2】写作手法题。通读第三段可知，在谈到食物在一些传统仪式中发挥的作用时，作者列举了美国南部和希腊的习俗予以说明。在第四段提到了食物在婴儿出生仪式上所起的作用。故选A。

【3】主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了食物在人际交流和文化传统两方面中所起的作用。故选D。