《2025年英语同步练习与测评高中英语必修第二册外研版》

B
Food develops along with the time. However, what stays unchanged is how the cuisine reflects the unique history, lifestyle, value and belief of a country or community. It is the reflection of a culture.
In China, the culture of harmony is a vital feature in almost every aspect of life. It is also reflected in Chinese cuisine, where almost every flavour (salty, spicy, sour, sweet or bitter) is used in a balanced way to create delicious dishes with flavours that go well with each other. The idea of harmony also lies in the relationship between the appearance and the nutrients in Chinese dishes. And it is no wonder why the Chinese cuisine not only tastes delicious with nutrition, but also looks appealing like art.
The cuisine of the United States also reflects its history. When the Europeans first arrived in the Americas, they introduced their ingredients and cooking styles as well. Later in the 20th century, the influx of immigrants (移民) from many foreign nations developed a rich diversity in food preparation throughout the country.
With the development of globalisation, it is easier to get access to cuisines from different cultures. We should embrace our heritage through our food, and become more informed about other cultures by trying their foods. We should keep in mind that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is unique to those who prepare it.
4. Which of the following statements shows the idea of harmony in Chinese cuisine?
A. Separating flavours when creating dishes.
B. Mixing flavours randomly when creating dishes.
C. Using flavours in a balanced way when creating dishes.
D. Placing appearance over flavour when creating dishes.
(C)
5. The underlined word "influx" in paragraph 3 probably means ______.
A. appearance
B. arrival
C. style
D. leaving
(B)
6. Which of the following statements is true about the cuisine of the United States?
A. The arrival of the Europeans influenced the American cuisine.
B. Immigrants from foreign nations developed a rich diversity in food in the early 19th century.
C. The European cooking styles were introduced to America in the 20th century.
D. Americans believe that food needs to be nutritious and appealing.
(A)

答案： 4. C 细节理解题。由第二段第二句可知，中国饮食讲究各种味道的均衡搭配，体现了中国传统文化中“和谐”这一特点，故选 C。5. B 词义猜测题。由上下文可知，大量移民的涌入使美国饮食文化呈现多样性，故选 B。6. A 细节理解题。由第三段第二句可知，欧洲人抵达美洲后，也将其食材和烹饪方式带到美洲大陆，故选 A。