(E) A.Eating rice together: a primitive act implying living together. B.The symbol of fertility and prosperity: the reason for grains having played an important role in marriage ceremonies. C.The tradition of wheat cake eating at wedding ceremonies under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. D.The history of the tradition of rice throwing ceremonies. E.Feeding the evil to keep harm away: the most curious use of rice. F.The use of grain as a symbol of fertility at wedding ceremonies in early Roman times. 80. The basis for the outstanding theory as to why rice and other grains, such as wheat, have played an important role in marriage ceremonies for centuries, is that they are filled with symbolism of fertility and of prosperity. By throwing rice and at the bride and groom at a wedding, guests symbolically wish them a lifetime full of these blessings. 81. Historically, in certain primitive tribal cultures, the act of having rice together bound a couple, as eating this local food together implied their living together. In other cultures, the symbolic of eating rice together preceded a shower of rice over the married couple. 82. Perhaps the most curious use of rice in the wedding ceremony was its use in some cultures not to unite the happy couple, but to feed the uninvited evil spirits who always attended the ceremony. The theory behind this practice was to keep evil away, as well – fed evil spirits would bring no harm to the couple. 83. In early Roman times, wheat was the grain of choice for the wedding ceremony, as wheat, not rice, symbolized fertility. The bride carried a bunch of wheat in her hand throughout the ceremony, or wore a garland of wheat in her hair. Instead of the bride throwing a bunch of flowers, as is traditionally done today, wedding guests threw grains of wheat at her, and young single girls stepped over the grains that bounced off the young bride believing that these grains could ensure them a trip down the wedding path soon thereafter. 84. The wheat throwing custom fell by the wayside under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England when the once airborne wheat instead was baked into small cakes, which the guests then crumbled and threw over the bride’s head. Even this tradition gave way to another, in which large cake was baked then eaten, not thrown. Wedding guests, literally left empty – handed, had no choice but to find a suitable substitute for the costly wheat cakes. They needed something to throw at the bride to show that they themselves are active participants again in the ceremony. The natural choice was none other than cheap, clean, white rice, and the tradition then born has stuck to this day. 1,3,5 第Ⅱ卷 查看更多

 

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Diao Weihao, a student who studies business English at the Chengdu campus of Sichuan International Studies University, was in his dormitory when the earthquake struck at 2:30 pm on Monday.

The 22-year-old felt that his chair was shaking. All of a sudden, the textbooks on the bookshelf began to fall to the floor. The glass in the window broke.

“It felt like our dormitory building was being hit by a tractor,” recalled Diao. “I wasn’t afraid.. I was even excited and curious. Now, looking back, it was a scary experience.”

Diao and his roommates kept their calm. They didn’t try to get out of the building until the shaking stopped. They were on the fifth floor and they feared there might be trouble if they didn’t remain calm.

“We’ve watched lots of disaster films, and that helped us keep cool,” he said. “Only one student sprained(扭伤) his ankle. He was escaping in a hurry. Most of us got outside quickly and safely.”

They were surprised to see so many students outside.

“I began to realize then what had happened,” he said. The college had warned them that in the event of an earthquake, they should leave the dormitory immediately. A few did rush in when it was safe to grab some clothes to keep warm.

Without any tents or bedding, the students stayed on the football field for the whole night. Rain started falling in the morning, but the students all kept in good order. They simply chatted and shared their feelings and comforted each other.

“Our students seemed to have self-control,” he said. “I heard that hospitals in Chengdu have lots of injured people who jumped out of buildings.”

Now, Diao is mostly worried about the people in Wenchuan County.

“It seems we won’t be able to have classes in one or two day’s time,” said Diao. “I want to become a volunteer at the damage-hit area, or donate my blood to the injured people in hospital. Also, I will write on my blog to keep people calm and encourage them to protect themselves during emergencies.”

Since the university is close to Dujiangyan, Diao and his classmates are still forbidden to return to their dorms or classrooms. However, they can eat in the canteen and get information about other parts of Sichuan by reading the newspapers.

1.Where was Diao Weihao when the earthquake happened?

A.He was in the campus.

B.He was in the football field.

C.He was in his dormitory

D.He was in his classroom.

2.What did Diao Weihao feel when he realized what was happening?

A.Afraid

B.Interesting

C.Moved

D.Calm

3.When did Diao Weihao and his classmates rushed outside?

A.During the quake

B.The moment they realized what was happening

C.After the quake

D.When they got warnings.

4.Rearrange the following events in the proper order according to the passage.

a. They got out of buildings safely.

b. Diao Weihao was in his dormitory.

c. Diao Weihao wanted to be a volunteer.

d. Many classmates went out of the building.

e. An earthquake happened.

f. They stayed on the football field for the whole night.

A.b→e→a→d→f→c

B.b→e→d→a→f→c

C.e→a→b→d→c→f

D.f→a→c→f→e→d

5.From this passage, we know that Diao Weihao and his classmates are _________.

A.energetic and strong in will

B.wise and caring

C.hardworking and learned

D.helpful and honest

 

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Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If we take away our money, houses, or even our clothes, we can still survive. —  71  That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.

How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk food.  72  I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins (维生素).

  73  Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.

What’s more, I think friends are an important part of one’s health.  74  I always feel better when I am with friends than I am alone. When I am with friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also in important part of health. It’s good to stay with my friends.

By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them.  75  

A.One the other hand, doing exercise is very important.

B.There are some people who like staying alone, but they keep healthy.

C.Many students show that people with a wide range (范围) of social contacts (接触) don’t

get sick.

D.But if our health was taken away, it is certain that we would surely die.

E. I only eat little meat.

F. I think a strong will is necessary if want to keep healthy.

G. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.

 

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Many of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes (基因) and aging (老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight form UV rays.
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly (定期地) and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person's eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.
【小题1】_____ is the most important way to protect our eyes.

A.Seeing the doctorB.Taking medicine
C.Natural eye careD.Being happy all the time
【小题2】All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight except _______.
A.ageB.heightC.readingD.computers
【小题3】What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?
A.Eat healthy foods.B.Have a rest after working for a while.
C.Wear a pair of sunglasses.D.Clean the eye by using cold water
【小题4】Which is the best title of the passage?
A.Ways of Being HappyB.Ways of Eye Exercises
C.Ways of Eye CareD.Ways of Being Healthy

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As is known, healthy foods can help save your life. Now, here is a list of healthy foods that can save your memory. It is best that every person knows what he eats, as he takes in, can make or break himself, in terms of health.

Fish is helpful in regaining back the kind of memory that a person once has. Eating fish can help you save the trouble of forgetfulness. Vegetables rich in fiber and other dark and green leafy kinds are very suitable for people who want to avoid mental blocks. These foods contain high units of vitamin E.

Another food that is considered having different effects on preventing this brain deficiency (缺陷) is avocado (鳄梨), which is also rich in vitamins E and C. It is really good to know these healthy foods that can save your memory are always at hand so as to help you in your fight against diseases. Sunflower seeds are regarded as Vitamin C-powered seeds and also give you enough energy.

As for red wine, do not over consume it, as it is said to have to be taken in moderate amounts in order to help the body. Over-drinking can cause illness and like anything else. This is considered as one of the healthy foods that can save your memory; alcohol can otherwise lose it.

It is better to consume colored bread, rice and whole grains for you to get the best out of fiber. These foods can lower the body’s risk of being infected with Alzheimer’s disease(老年痴呆病).

Knowing the healthy foods that can save your memory is living the life that you have longed and desired. Among the others, the best, of course, is exercise. Taking in different kind of exercises, physical activities or sports can keep both your body and mind healthy.

If you suffer from loss of memory, you _______.

A. should eat cucumbers and cabbages        B. can drink as much wine as possible  

C. had better take in fish in your meals        D. may as well take more Vitamin C

To prevent mental disease from happening, _______.

A. people are advised to take avocados      B. it is best to eat vegetables high in fiber

C. it is better to have more sunflower seeds    D. red wine is the first and best choice

Which of the following is the most important for health?

A. Drinking a proper amount of red wine every day.

B. Eating bread made of whole grains.

C. Adding Vitamin C-powered seeds to meals.

D. Taking moderate exercise every day.

How many means for health does the author mention in the passage?

A. Six          B. Seven            C. Eight            D. Nine

Which of the following is most suitable for the passage?

(①=Para.1   ②=Para.2   ③=Para.3   ④=Para.4   ⑤=Para.5   ⑥=Para.6)

                ①                             ①

↙  ↘                           ↙  ↘     

A.      ②③④⑤                B.      ②③   ④⑤  

↖   ↗                      ↖   ↗

                ⑥                              ⑥

                ①                             ①

↙   ↘                        ↙   ↘

C.      ②    ③④⑤           D.      ②     ③

↖  ↗                              ↙↘

⑥                                ④ ⑤

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B

When the population of the port town began to suffer from poisoning, the police came to find the cause of the poison.They thought someone was poisoning the people on purpose but no one knew how it was possible.Soon people took the position that the pork was poisoned.It was a popular food everyone ate and it could have possibly made everyone sick.Anyone who had possession of pork would throw it out.Even the poorest of the poor wouldn’t eat pork.Signs were posted on poles and letters were sent to everyone to warn people of the pork.Shortly afterwards, even policemen in high positions were also getting sick.

Soon it became political and popular.Politicians rushed to the town to talk about politics and promised how they would find the solution if they were elected.Everyone was so sick that they didn’t care about politics.Everyone was in a position where he or she didn’t know what to do anymore.They went to the post office to mail posts out asking for help.The poor town didn’t know how to deal with the situation.

One day, a well-known scientist from New York came to the town with a huge box containing many instruments and his possessions.He went to pools and the port and made measurements.He was quiet and polite.Then one day he made a speech at a newspaper meeting-room to announce his findings.

“I am sorry to say your water supply is so heavily polluted; it is poisoned.I know who has been poisoning you all for such a long time.It is you who have been poisoning yourselves with pollution.A great deal of rubbish has been thrown into the water day after day.No one here has taken good care of the environment.It is no wonder all of you have been sick.” Shocked at the news, the people present were lost in thought.

59.Which is the correct order of the facts described in the story?

a.  People suffered from poisoning. b.Politicians came to make promises.

c.  People began to realize the real cause.       d.Pork was thrown away.

e.  The water there was polluted.     f.A scientist came to check the water.

A. e, a, d, b, f, c        B.e, a, d, c, f, b

C. a, e, b, d, c, f        D.f, c, d, b, e, a

60.Which of the following statements is correct?

A.Everyone was so sick of politics that they didn’t care about those politicians.

B.According to the scientist from New York, not all the population in the town have taken good care of the environment.

C.The reason why the people in the town got sick was that they ate the pork poisoned by the heavily polluted water.

D.if the people in the town hadn’t polluted the water supply, they would not have suffered from poisoning or sickness.

61.After reading the passage, we can infer that ________

A.politicians took every chance to make themselves elected

B.pork was the main food of the people in the town

C.people in the town were not well-educated

D.even some police officers were getting ill

 

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