《2025年一遍过九年级初中英语全一册译林版》

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[2024 长春经开区期末] ①In the world, what people in different places are supposed to do isn't always the same. Something that seems common to you may seem strange to others. Here are some surprising examples.
②People in Malaysia use their thumb (拇指) to point. In many cultures, people probably think that pointing with a finger isn't very nice. However, in some countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, it is considered much more polite to point with the thumb.
③Nigerians kneel (跪下) when greeting others. A group of people in Nigeria takes greeting manners seriously, especially with their elders. When an adult comes, it is common for young people to greet him or her by dropping to their knees. Women kneel, and men prostrate (使拜倒) themselves. This traditional custom is a sign of respect for the elders.
④The Japanese enjoy slurping. Most cultures have rules about table manners. In western countries, making noise while eating food is usually considered impolite. However, in Japan, making slurping sounds while eating noodles can be accepted. This probably has something to do with the way noodles are eaten. The Japanese slurp up their noodles without winding them around an eating tool. This way of noodle eating is naturally noisier. Making slurping sounds when eating noodles in Japan shows that you're enjoying them.
⑤Using your left hand might be impolite. In some countries, the use of the left hand for eating or other activities is considered impolite. People in these countries use their left hands for cleaning themselves after using the toilet, so the left hand is considered dirty. This custom is known in much of the Middle East, Sri Lanka, and parts of Africa.
1 In which country or countries is it more polite to point with the thumb?
A. Only Malaysia.
B. Indonesia and Malaysia.
C. All Asian countries.
D. Western countries.
2 What does the underlined word "slurping" mean in English?
A. Keeping quiet.
B. Talking loudly.
C. Being on time.
D. Eating or drinking noisily.
3 Why is the left hand considered dirty in some countries?
A. Because it is used less frequently than the right hand.
B. Because it is used for handling unclean objects in daily life.
C. Because it is used for cleaning oneself after using the toilet.
D. Because it is believed to have more bacteria naturally.
4 新考法·篇章结构题 Which of the following can show the structure of the passage?

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5 What's the purpose of the passage?
A. To show how to learn about cultural customs.
B. To introduce some surprising customs to readers.
C. To explain the importance of greeting manners.
D. To teach readers how to eat with proper table manners.

答案： 1 B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, in some countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, it is considered much more polite to point with the thumb”可知,在印度尼西亚和马来西亚,用拇指来指东西被认为更有礼貌,故选B。2 D 词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“In western countries, making noise while eating food is usually considered impolite”可知,“slurping”指的是“吃东西或喝东西时发出声音”,故选D。3 C 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“People in these countries use their left hands for cleaning themselves after using the toilet, so the left hand is considered dirty”可知,左手被认为是脏的,因为它被用于如厕后清洁自己,故选C。4 A 篇章结构题。通读全文可知,第一段先引入主题,第二段到第五段分别介绍不同国家的习俗,所以这篇文章的结构是“总—分”结构,故选A。5 B 写作意图题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了不同国家和地区的文化习俗,所以它的目的是向读者介绍一些令人惊讶的文化习俗,故选B。