必修3 Module 1 Europe 姓名: 时间:30分钟
Ⅰ.阅读理解
主题 葡萄酒的历史与文
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The ancient Romans drank 47 million gallons of wine every year, a bottle a day for every man, woman, and child in the city. Wine was consumed by both the rich and the poor, drunk at every meal. Even slaves were given a weekly amount of 5 quarts each in order to preserve their strength.
Though wine was always popular, the Romans did not plant their own vineyards (葡萄园) until they had taken control of the Italian peninsula in the second century AD.Vineyards quickly sprang up all over the Roman countryside and beyond. By the first century, wine was being imported from Gaul and Iberia (modern day France and Spain) in order to quench Romans’ endless thirst for it.
Transporting wine over such vast distances was a serious challenge. Wine containers needed to be airtight in order to prevent oxidation (氧化), be strong enough to keep from breaking, and be light enough to be carried by hand. It was also important that the container be made out of a material that wouldn’t upset
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the wine’s flavour and be kept at a cool, stable temperature in order to prevent damage, a major concern for wine makers to this day. The Romans used clay and oak to solve these problems, creating one of the greatest and most wine-soaked cultures.
The drinking habits of ancient Romans had an enormous influence on European culture. As they conquered Europe, they brought not only their laws, but also their customs, exporting their love of wine throughout their empire. They were the first to plant vineyards in the Rhone Valley and across France. They introduced wine to Germany and Britain, and used their knowledge of wine craft to transform and expand Spanish vineyards. The Roman study of vineyard skills not only improved the wine’s quality, but also helped guarantee its survival following the breakdown of Rome and the turmoil (动乱) of the Middle Ages.
( )1.What does the underlined word “quench” in Paragraph 2 mean? A.Limit. B.Satisfy. C.Explain. D.Experience.
( )2.What do wine makers most care about according to the text? A.How to distinguish the quality of wine. B.How to spread the culture of wine. C.How to choose wine containers. D.How to preserve wine properly.
( )3.What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?
A.The Romans’ contributions to wine culture. B.The Romans’ rule of the European continent. C.The Romans’ efforts in building a big empire. D.The Romans’ remarkable skills in making wine. ( )4.What can we learn from the text? A.The Romans produced wine mainly for export.
B.The Romans learnt to preserve wine from the Europeans. C.The Romans gave slaves wine to make them work harder.
D.The Romans began to plant vineyards when wine first became popular. Ⅱ.阅读七选五
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Humour is a phenomenon influenced by culture. It can be difficult to determine what aspects form a certain sense of humour. A nation’s sense of humour is linked to the historical development of the country. How funny somebody finds a certain incident depends on many aspects including age, personal experiences, the level of education and geographical locations. 1. .
But what about when both countries speak the same mother tongue? Will they then share the same sense of humour or can differences still occur? Let’s
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take the example of Britain and America. 2. . To what degree is this true, if at all?
Recent research proves that there are two major differences between British and American sense of humour. 3. . However, it’s not shared by Americans. For example, if a British man loses his new and favourite mobile phone in the toilet, he will just say, “Well done! That’s just what I need.”
4. . And that kind of jokes is called negative(消极的) humour by researchers. British men and women use it on a daily basis, while it is not the case of American humour. What Americans don’t understand is the need to use it so frequently. When Americans use negative humour, they tend to state that they are “only kidding”.
Although the British do have a unique sense of humour, quite different to American humour,they can both appreciate the others’ sense of humour. Therefore, some shows describe a lifestyle which both Americans and the British alike can relate to. 5. . A.British jokes tend to have a hidden meaning
B.Thus humour can’t always be conveyed in another country C.Americans and the British often share the same sense of humour D.Humour contrary to what you want to say is typically regarded as British E.The other difference is how frequent to joke about the dark side of life F.People say Americans and the British hardly understand each other’s jokes
G.Comedies The Office(UK) and The Office(US) gain popularity in both countries Ⅲ.完形填空
主题 所有工作都是高尚
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My father always told me: “All work is noble.” He wasn’t 1 , but he earned a reasonable living. Thanks to his 2 , I was able to go to Art College. I, however, wanted to do something 3 , something more interesting—I was special!
After graduation, I moved to New York in search of a graphic designer job. It was winter and, ever the optimist, I’d only brought enough money to 4 myself for about a month. I wasn’t 5 —I was sure I’d find a fantastic job immediately.
Within a few weeks, though, I found myself wandering around the streets, having been 6 by every design office in the town. My hostel 7 was almost gone and I hadn’t eaten anything for several days. “How had I reached this point?”I wondered as I 8 in my thin jacket.
I was just about to 9 when my dad called. He suggested that I get a job in a 10 until something else came along. At first, pride made me
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