PAGE 第 13 页 共 13 页 单元质量检测（三） Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A South Korea While many South Koreans prefer Western style weddings in which the bride wears a white wedding dress, some couples are still carrying out the “Pyebaek” — a South Korean wedding custom. The Pyebaek is held after the official ceremony, and is when the bride pays respects to her parents in law for the first time. The new couple bow deeply before the parents, and they exchange jujube (枣) and chestnuts (栗子) — symbols for children and good fortune. — Sujean Park, HuffPost South Korea Japan For Japanese weddings, it's customary for guests to bring cash as a gift for the new couples. The amount depends on the guest's relationship to the couple — on average, friends would give D|S300, and family members may give up to D|S1,000. The bills should be unfolded, freshly printed. They're typically put in a special envelope signed by the guest. Guests leave the envelopes at a reception desk at the ceremony and receive wedding favors in return. — Ryan Takeshita, HuffPost Japan Brazil In Brazilian weddings, the best man cuts the groom's tie into several pieces and sells them to the wedding guests at whatever price they choose to pay for it. The money that's collected usually goes toward the couple's honeymoon. Brazilian weddings wouldn't be complete without pastries called “bem casados”， or “happily married”. These are tiny sweet cakes with a condensed milk (炼乳) filling that are meant to bring good luck to the new couple. — Andrea Martinelli, HuffPost Brazil 1．In South Korean weddings, _____. A．only Western style weddings are favored B．the couple must both wear a white dress C．the bride shows respects to her parents D．some couples still observe their traditions 2．Why do people make pastries in Brazilian weddings A．To share the new couple's stories. B．To raise money for the new couple. C．To show their excellent cooking skills. D．To express good wishes to the new couple. 3．What's the purpose of writing this text A．To share some wedding customs around the world. B．To tell people how to make preparations for weddings. C．To show the different customs between different countries. D．To check how much you know about wedding customs. B Bars are very important in providing a place where people can meet and make friends. People who enjoy a drink in a local bar are happier and have more friends. They are more likely to be engaged in conversations in small community pubs, and social skills are improved after a drink. Professor Robin Dunbar of Oxford University said, “Friendship and communities are probably the two most important factors influencing our health and well being. Making and maintaining friendships is something that has to be done in the real world. The digital world is simply no substitute. Given the increasing tendency for our social life to be on the Internet rather tha ... ...
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