题目内容
【题目】 Coffee is a necessary part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have definitely drunk a lot of it!
Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK, but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or a bar, you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso(蒸馏咖啡). This is “normal coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. In addition, while takeaway coffee is extremely popular among Englishmen, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in nontouristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.
Typically, breakfast at a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry(油酥糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafes in the Italian town I'm living in. These cafes sell a series of mouthwatering pastries—either plain or filled with cream, chocolate, jam or Nutella—as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry is the perfect way to start the day. I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry for breakfast before working and it's relaxing to take more time to enjoy such breakfast at the weekend.
Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Of course, this means that in Italy, it is possible to go out for coffee regularly without breaking the bank.
【1】Which of the following do Italians like better?
A.Takeaway coffees.
B.Huge coffees.
C.Creamy coffees.
D.Tiny, bitter coffees.
【2】What does the word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Italians.B.Britons.
C.Coffees.D.Cafes.
【3】What does the writer usually do when in Italy?
A.Sell tiny coffees to Italians.
B.Travel in touristy areas.
C.Enjoy a coffee with a pastry.
D.Break the bank regularly.
【4】Why can the writer often go out for coffee without breaking the bank in Italy?
A.Because coffee is a part of Italian culture.
B.Because there are so many cafes or bars.
C.Because Italian pastries are very delicious.
D.Because Italian coffee is very cheap.
【答案】
【1】D
【2】A
【3】C
【4】D
【解析】
本文主要向我们介绍了意大利的咖啡文化。
【1】细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“In Italy…you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso(蒸馏咖啡).”可知,意大利人最喜欢蒸馏咖啡。故选D。
【2】推理判断题。根据画线单词的前半句“This is ‘normal coffee’ for Italians…”可知,意大利人喜欢喝小杯的苦涩的浓缩咖啡,由此可推断出他们对英国的大杯咖啡不感兴趣,所以they指代“Italians”。故选A。
【3】细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry…”可知,作者在意大利通常去酒吧买咖啡和糕点。故选C。
【4】细节理解题。根据最后一段可知,意大利的咖啡比英国的咖啡便宜很多,所以作者可以经常出去喝杯咖啡。故选D。
本文浅显易懂,各个小题都能在文中找到适当依据。只要认真阅读短文,注意前后联系,就能顺利完成阅读。文章所设试题主要考查细节查找,做题关键是找出原文的根据,认真核查小题和原文的异同。
例如第1小题,审题后很容易根据第二段第二句“In Italy…you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso.”可知,意大利人最喜欢蒸馏咖啡。故选D。
【题目】 Do you like music? Do you often listen to it at loud volumes? You should know that this habit is bad for your hearing, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Over 1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss due to listening to loud noise for long periods of time, WHO said. Listening to music or watching a TV show at loud volumes can harm your hearing.
The United Nations has standards for safe listening. It is not safe to listen to sounds that are louder than 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 dB for 15 minutes. The sound of a busy road is about 85 dB and the sound of a rock concert can be about 100 dB.
Loud noise is harmful to the inner ear. Most of us are born with about 16,000 hair cells in our inner ears. These cells detect sounds. However, listening to loud noise for a long time can make these cells work too hard and cause some of them to die. This is what causes hearing loss.
Some people might think that their music isn’t all that loud. But this can depend on where you are. For example, if you are in a noisy place like the subway, you might turn up your music too loud without realizing it. Later, when you listen to it at the same volume in a quiet place, you might feel uncomfortable.
WHO said the “safe level” for most sound is below 80 decibels for up to 40 hours a week. A level of 80 decibels is nearly the same as the noise of a subway.
Word Bank:
decibel n. (dB 分贝) inner ear 内耳detect vt. 探测
【1】According to the story, WHO suggests that it is NOT safe to _____.
A.listen to music every dayB.watch TV for over an hour
C.listen to loud sounds for a long timeD.go to a rock concert
【2】The sound level of a busy road is about _____.
A.80 dBB.85 dBC.100 dBD.115 Db
【3】Why can listening to loud music cause hearing problems?
A.Because it puts our brains under great pressure.
B.Because it can cause hair cells in the inner ear to die.
C.Because it prevents our ears from resting.
D.Because it allows people to get used to listening to loud sounds.
【4】What does the fifth paragraph tell us?
A.People love to listen to loud music.
B.It’s reasonable to listen to loud music in some places.
C.People are likely to listen to music on the subway.
D.People don’t always realize how loud their music is.