（Ⅰ） Food serves as a for m of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country. Sharing bread, whethe r during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition has its roots in the custom of sharing bread. Food also plays an im portant role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it. Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity. Nutrition is necess ary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world. 【分析】在特殊的场合提供食物有着不同的含义，本文介绍了不同的食物文化。 1．According to the passage, sharing bread _____. A．indicates a lack of food B．can help to develop unity C．is a custom unique to rural areas D．has its roots in birthday celebrations 【解析】[细节理解题。根据第一段中 “Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust.”一句可知，分享面包可以促进团结及信任。] 【答案】B 2．What does the c oin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year A．Trust. B．Success. C．Health. D．Togetherness. 【解析】[细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“A coin is put into the cake, which signifies success in the New Year for the person who receives it.”可知答案。] 【答案】B 3．The author explains the role of food in celebrations by ____. A．using examples B．making comparisons C．analyzing causes D．describing processes 【解析】[细节理解题。文章二、三、四段说明了在庆祝活动中分享食物的不同文化，作者使用的是举例的写作手法。] 【答案】A 4.What is the passage mainly about A．The custom of sharing food. B．The specific meaning of food. C．The role of food in ceremonies. D．The importance of food in culture. 【解析】[细节理解题。本文重点说明了食物在不同文化中的重要性，故D项全面地概括了文章的主旨。] 【答案】D （Ⅱ） There are an extremely large number of ants worldwide. Each individual ( ... ...
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