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【题目】Believe it nor not, ancient Chinese people had their own methods of heat preservation in winter.

“Wen Ding”, ancient rice cooker

The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, preserved heat by burning fuels like charcoal. The one unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age.

“Ran Lu”, ancient small hot pot

The “Ran Lu” is a small-sized cooking vessel (器皿) made of bronze. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period (475—221 BC).

Bronze You, ancient kettle

The Bronze You, one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou, dynasties, could also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, had an opening where charcoals could be placed, allowing people to enjoy a hot drink.

Bronze Yan, ancient steamer

Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Van was made with a two-tier (双层的) structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern day steamer.

【1】When did the “Ran Lu” begin to gain popularity?

A. In the Zhou Dynasty B. In the Warring States Period.

C. In the Eastern Han Dynasty. D. In the Stone Age.

【2】One of the main functions of the Bronze You was to .

A. place hot charcoals B. pour hot water

C. keep wine warm D. hold charcoal ashes

【3】One advantage the Bronze Yan had over the “Wen Ding” was that .

A. it was useful B. it was convenient

C. it was environment-friendly D. it was warm

【4】According to the passage, which of the following may have the longest history?

A. The "Wen Ding”. B. The “Ran Lu”.

C. The Bronze You. D. The Bronze Yan.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】C

【4】A

【解析】信不信由你，古代中国人有他们自己的热预处理方法.本文介绍了四大文物--古代饭煲“温鼎”、青铜小火锅“染炉”、古代盛酒器“青铜卣”和古代的一种炊蒸器“青铜甗”。

【1】细节理解题。根据Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests that these vessels became popular in the Warring可推知专家推断“染炉”在战国时期流行。故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据The Bronze You, one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou, dynasties, could also be used to warm wine.可推知古代盛酒器“青铜卣”可以用来暖酒。故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution.可推知文鼎在燃烧时会产生污染，“青铜甗”比文鼎更环保。故选C。

【4】推理判断题。根据is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age.可以得知文鼎的历史可以追溯到石器时代，在这几个文物中历史最久远。故选A。