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【題目】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 (雙層的) 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，古代中國人有他們自己的熱預處理方法.本文介紹了四大文物--古代飯煲“溫鼎”、青銅小火鍋“染爐”、古代盛酒器“青銅卣”和古代的一種炊蒸器“青銅甗”。

【1】細節(jié)理解題。根據Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests that these vessels became popular in the Warring可推知專家推斷“染爐”在戰(zhàn)國時期流行。故選B。

【2】細節(jié)理解題。根據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“青銅卣”可以用來暖酒。故選C。

【3】推理判斷題。根據Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution.可推知文鼎在燃燒時會產生污染，“青銅甗”比文鼎更環(huán)保。故選C。

【4】推理判斷題。根據is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age.可以得知文鼎的歷史可以追溯到石器時代，在這幾個文物中歷史最久遠。故選A。