相关试卷
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1、 (发酵的)soybeans are a key ingredient in many Asian sauces.
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2、 The chef spent hours (腌制)the meat in a special sauce to enhance its flavor.
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3、 A: My family always makes mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival.
B: ____
A、They're too sweet for me. B、That's a lovely tradition. What filling do you prefer? C、Why don't you try something new? D、Mooncakes are difficult to make. -
4、 A: What's the most important thing in Japanese sushi making?
B: ____
A、The fish must be expensive. B、The rice—its seasoning is crucial. C、It should be served cold. D、You need special chopsticks. -
5、 A: My Korean friend invited me to try kimchi. I'm nervous because I don't like spicy food. B: ____A、Refuse politely—you'll hate it. B、Give it a try! Good kimchi balances spiciness with sourness. C、Bring your own food to the dinner. D、Kimchi is only for Koreans—you shouldn't try it.
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6、 A: ____
B: They represent prosperity because their shape looks like ancient coins.
A、How do you make dumplings? B、Why do Chinese eat dumplings at New Year? C、What's your favorite Chinese food? D、Where did dumplings originate? -
7、 A: I'm trying to make authentic Italian pizza, but it doesn't taste right.
B: ____
A、Maybe you're using the wrong type of flour. Traditional pizza uses Italian "00" flour. B、Pizza is easy—just put tomato sauce on bread. C、Why not order takeout instead? D、Italian food is too complicated for beginners. -
8、 阅读理解
Food as Cultural Identity
Food is central to who we are—it shapes our cultural identity and connects us to our roots.
For immigrants, traditional dishes preserve connections to their homeland. A Mexican family making tamales at Christmas, an Italian grandmother teaching pasta-making, or a Korean mother preparing kimchi—these acts keep cultural knowledge alive across generations.
Festive foods carry special meaning. Jewish families eat matzo at Passover to remember their history, while Indian families serve sweets at Diwali to celebrate light over darkness. These foods aren't just delicious—they tell stories.
Sharing traditional food with others is also a way to share culture. When someone cooks you their grandmother's recipe, they're inviting you into their world. This exchange builds understanding between different groups.
In a globalized world, food remains a powerful reminder of our unique identities—and a bridge between different cultures.
(1)、Why is traditional food important for immigrants?A、It's cheaper than new foods. B、It connects them to their homeland. C、It's easier to prepare. D、It's required by law.(2)、What do festive foods do?A、They're always expensive. B、They tell cultural stories. C、They're the same worldwide. D、They're only eaten by children.(3)、What's a way to share culture through food?A、Cooking traditional recipes for others. B、Keeping recipes secret. C、Only eating food from your own culture. D、Criticizing other cultures' food.(4)、How does food act as a bridge between cultures?A、It creates misunderstandings. B、It encourages people to stay separate. C、It builds understanding through sharing. D、It makes cultural differences larger.(5)、What's the main idea of the passage?A、Food is just for eating. B、Food shapes cultural identity and connections. C、Traditional food is better than new food. D、Immigrants should abandon traditional food. -
9、 阅读理解
Spice Trade and Global Cuisine
The spices in your kitchen cabinet have a history as rich as their flavors. For centuries, spices drove global trade and shaped world history.
In ancient times, spices like pepper, cinnamon, and cloves were worth their weight in gold. They were used to preserve food, add flavor, and even as medicine. European kings sent explorers like Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus to find new spice routes to Asia, leading to the Age of Discovery.
This trade spread culinary techniques across continents. Indian curry spices traveled to the Caribbean, where they mixed with local ingredients to create jerk seasoning. Chinese five-spice influenced Vietnamese pho, while Mexican chili peppers transformed Thai cuisine.
Today, we can easily buy spices from around the world, but their journey shaped cultures and connections between nations. The next time you cook with cinnamon or cumin, remember—you're tasting a piece of history.
(1)、Why were spices valuable in ancient times?A、They were easy to grow. B、They preserved food and added flavor. C、They were heavy. D、They were only used by kings.(2)、What did European kings send explorers to find?A、New lands to conquer. B、New spice routes to Asia. C、Gold and silver mines. D、New cooking techniques.(3)、How did the spice trade affect cuisine?A、It kept culinary traditions separate. B、It spread techniques and ingredients globally. C、It made spices more expensive. D、It limited the variety of foods.(4)、What's an example of cultural mixing from the spice trade?A、Indian curry in the Caribbean. B、European bread in China. C、African coffee in South America. D、Japanese tea in Russia.(5)、What does the author want us to remember about spices?A、They're not as valuable today. B、They have a long, global history. C、They're difficult to use in cooking. D、They should be used sparingly. -
10、 阅读理解
The Story Behind Dumplings
Dumplings have a 1,800-year history in China, with a fascinating origin story.
Legend says they were invented by Zhang Zhongjing, a famous doctor during the Eastern Han Dynasty. He noticed people suffering from cold hands and ears in winter, so he created a food resembling ears—dumplings filled with mutton and warming herbs. He boiled them and gave them to villagers, who recovered quickly.
Today, dumplings are eaten on important occasions, especially Chinese New Year. Their shape resembles ancient Chinese gold ingots, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Families often make them together on New Year's Eve, a tradition that strengthens bonds.
Different regions have unique styles: northerners prefer boiled dumplings with meat fillings, while southerners often steam them with sweet fillings like red bean paste. Whatever the style, dumplings remain a beloved food that connects people to their history and families.
(1)、Who is said to have invented dumplings?A、A king. B、A farmer. C、A doctor. D、A chef.(2)、Why were dumplings originally created?A、To celebrate harvests. B、To help people stay warm in winter. C、To honor ancestors. D、To sell at markets.(3)、What do dumplings symbolize for Chinese New Year?A、Health and longevity. B、Wealth and prosperity. C、Peace and harmony. D、Knowledge and wisdom.(4)、How do families often make dumplings?A、Alone, as a personal tradition. B、Together on New Year's Eve. C、Only during summer months. D、With friends from other countries.(5)、What's a difference between northern and southern Chinese dumplings?A、Northern ones are always sweet; southern ones are savory. B、Northerners boil them; southerners often steam them. C、Northern ones have no filling; southern ones do. D、Northerners make them small; southerners make them large. -
11、 阅读理解
The Art of Sushi Making
Sushi is more than just raw fish and rice—it's a centuries-old Japanese art form requiring years of practice.
Traditional sushi chefs train for at least five years before they're allowed to prepare the rice, considered the most important element. The rice must be cooked to perfect stickiness and seasoned with exactly the right amount of vinegar, sugar, and salt.
There are many types of sushi. Nigiri is hand-formed rice topped with raw fish, while maki is rice and fillings wrapped in seaweed. Sashimi, often confused with sushi, is simply thin slices of raw fish without rice.
Sushi preparation emphasizes balance—of flavors, textures, and colors. A well-made sushi platter looks as beautiful as it tastes. Chefs use seasonal ingredients, believing food should reflect the time of year.
In Japan, eating sushi is also about etiquette. It's polite to eat nigiri in one bite and to dip it fish-side down in soy sauce to avoid soaking the rice.
Today, sushi has become popular worldwide, with each country adding its own twist. But the core principles—precision, balance, and respect for ingredients—remain unchanged.
(1)、What's considered the most important element in sushi?A、Raw fish. B、Seaweed. C、Rice. D、Soy sauce.(2)、How long do traditional sushi chefs train before preparing rice?A、At least one year. B、At least five years. C、At least ten years. D、At least fifteen years.(3)、What's the difference between nigiri and sashimi?A、Nigiri includes rice; sashimi doesn't. B、Sashimi is wrapped in seaweed; nigiri isn't. C、Nigiri is cooked; sashimi is raw. D、Sashimi is a type of maki; nigiri isn't.(4)、Why do sushi chefs use seasonal ingredients?A、To make the sushi cheaper. B、To reflect the time of year. C、To make it easier to prepare. D、To follow international trends.(5)、What's considered polite when eating nigiri?A、Cutting it into small pieces. B、Soaking the rice in soy sauce. C、Eating it in one bite. D、Adding extra wasabi. -
12、 完形填空
Food is a window to different cultures. When I studied in Thailand last year, I learned to cook tom yum goong, a spicy shrimp soup. The1 process taught me more than just cooking skills.
First, you need to 2 lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal—ingredients I'd never heard of before. My host mom showed me how to 3 the lemongrass to release its fragrance. "Cooking is like 4 ," she said. "You must balance different flavors—sour, sweet, salty, and spicy."
Next, we 5 the shrimp and poured in coconut milk. The soup bubbled and filled the kitchen with a 6 aroma. When it was ready, we ate it with sticky rice. The 7 of flavors danced on my tongue—spicy but not burning, sour but not sharp.
My host family explained that tom yum goong is more than a dish. It's a 8 of Thai hospitality. They cook it for guests to show warmth and respect. Through this experience, I realized that every culture 9 its stories and values through food.
Now I cook tom yum goong for my family in China. It 10 me of my time in Thailand and helps me share Thai culture with others. Food truly connects people across borders.
Exploring foreign cuisines allows us to 11 new worlds. Even simple dishes can tell rich cultural stories. You don't 12 need to travel far—try a new restaurant in your city. The flavors might be different 13 the feelings they create are universal.
Food builds bridges 14 people and nations. It's a delicious way to celebrate our differences and find common ground. That's the magic of culinary 15 .
(1)A 、 simple B 、 complex C 、 daily D 、 boring(2)A 、 buy B 、 grow C 、 gather D 、 taste(3)A 、 crush B 、 freeze C 、 boil D 、 sell(4)A 、 painting B 、 dancing C 、 writing D 、 singing(5)A 、 killed B 、 fried C 、 added D 、 caught(6)A 、 terrible B 、 familiar C 、 strange D 、 wonderful(7)A 、 mixture B 、 separation C 、 difference D 、 similarity(8)A 、 symbol B 、 secret C 、 problem D 、 waste(9)A 、 hides B 、 expresses C 、 forgets D 、 avoids(10)A 、 reminds B 、 warns C 、 informs D 、 accuses(11)A 、 discover B 、 ignore C 、 refuse D 、 doubt(12)A 、 never B 、 hardly C 、 always D 、 sometimes(13)A 、 so B 、 but C 、 or D 、 for(14)A 、 between B 、 among C 、 through D 、 across(15)A 、 tradition B 、 technology C 、 fashion D 、 pollution -
13、 听短文,完成表格
Traditional Dish
Origin
Key Cooking Step
Cultural Meaning
Mexico
Roast pork with chili sauce for 4 hours
Celebrates harvest
Kimchi
Korea
Symbolizes family unity
Italy
Layer pasta with meat sauce and cheese, bake slowly
Represents sharing
Zongzi
China
Wrap glutinous rice with bamboo leaves,
Honors a great poet
Tandoori chicken
India
Cook in a clay oven with yogurt and spices
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14、 听对话,选择最佳答案(1)、What makes the special noodles different?A、They're served cold. B、They're made with 10 kinds of vegetables. C、They require 3 days to prepare. D、They're eaten only on birthdays.(2)、Why does the girl suggest adding lemon juice?A、To make it sweeter. B、To balance the spiciness. C、To preserve the dish longer. D、To make it look brighter.(3)、What's the main ingredient in the traditional sauce?A、Tomato paste. B、Fermented beans. C、Chocolate powder. D、Fresh cream.(4)、How does the boy's family celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival?A、By making mooncakes with five kinds of nuts. B、By boiling dumplings with sesame filling. C、By frying glutinous rice cakes. D、By steaming fish with ginger.(5)、What problem does the boy have with the recipe?A、He can't find a special pot. B、He's allergic to one ingredient. C、The cooking time is too long. D、He doesn't know how to knead the dough properly.
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15、 听句子,选择最佳答语(1)、A、It requires marinating overnight. B、It's served with rice. C、It was invented in Italy. D、She eats it daily.(2)、A、By steaming it with spices. B、In a local restaurant. C、For the Spring Festival. D、With chopsticks.(3)、A、Yes, it's more flavorful than the fried version. B、No, I don't like spicy food. C、Yes, I can cook it perfectly. D、No, they aren't fresh enough.(4)、A、It's made with fermented soybeans. B、It smells strong but tastes good. C、My grandma taught me to make it. D、We'll have it for dinner tonight.(5)、A、Because it represents prosperity. B、I learned to cook it last summer. C、It's similar to Japanese sushi. D、They sell it in the market.
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16、 书面表达
请以 "My Favourite Dish" 为题,写一篇不少于 80 词的英语短文,描述你最喜欢的一道菜。内容包括:
1.这道菜是什么;
2.它由什么食材做成;
3.它的味道如何;
4.你为什么喜欢它。
My Favourite Dish
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17、 语法段落填空
Last Sunday, I(cook)breakfast for my family. First, I (wash)the tomatoes and (cut)them into pieces. Then, I (break)three eggs into a bowl and (mix)them with a fork.
Next, I (heat)some oil in a pan. When the oil (be)hot, I (pour)in the eggs. I (stir)them for one minute and then added the tomatoes. Finally, I (add)some salt and sugar.
Everyone said it was delicious. I felt very happy!
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18、 (圣诞节)dinner is a big family meal in many countries.
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19、 We need two (汤匙)of sugar for the cake.
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20、 She put the soup in a (碗)and served it.