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1、备战2022高考英语七选五热点话题+体裁分类训练(高考模拟+名校真题)专题30 饮食习俗（2021湖南衡阳市八中一模）Signs of Eating DisorderAbout 30 million Americans live with an eating disorder. _1_ Yet many others are often hidden in plain sight. Its important to know the symptoms in those who might be at risk for an eating disorder.Theyre constantly t

2、alking about dieting.The discussion around changing eating habits is incredibly common. Look at any lifestyle magazine or website and youll likely find dieting tips and advice. _2_ If someone you love is constantly talking about food or their dieting habits, it might be a sign of concern._3_Changes

3、in mood or behaviors surrounding food or exercise can be signs of concern. This could mean a switch in activity level like overexercising, too often counting calories, frequently visiting the bathroom after eating, fasting or eating too much. _4_Theyre constantly turning down food-centric social gat

4、herings.Avoiding social interactions such as birthday parties or going out to dinner with friends is a significant danger signal. People living with the condition have an intense focus on food or body image. They will keep away from situations likely ones that once brought them joywhere that determi

5、nation might be tested.The best way to support someone who may be experiencing an eating disorder is by talking with them, but when and how you do it matters. _5_ Approach them with love and compassion, let them know that you care about them and that you notice that there is something they may be st

6、ruggling with.AThis also might come with a noticeable weight loss or gain.BHowever, being trapped in that discussion is a different story.CTheir fitness or eating habits are constantly out of the ordinary.DMood changes associated with eating may also be a danger signal.EIt should be away from the no

7、rmal routine and outside of a meal time.FSome symptoms of an eating disorder may be more visible to the eyes.GEating disorders are a group of conditions marked by an unhealthy relationship with food.（2019北京清华附中一模）Food feeds the soul. To the extent that we all eat food, and we all have souls, food is

8、 the single great united across cultures. With food, there are more opportunities to connect to memory and family and place. _6_Food as identity. French, Mexican, Chinese, and Italian cuisines each involve dozens of distinct regional foods. Every single culture and religion uses food as part of thei

9、r celebrations._7_ Every season, every harvest, and every holiday has its own food, and this is true in America as well._8_ Sometimes food means living on. While the Chinese cooks who exported “Chinese” food around the world ate authentic cooking at home, the dishes they served, thus creating new cu

10、isines entirely, were based on economic necessity.Food as pleasure. Things have changed dramatically in the past 20 years when it comes to food in France. Some of the ideas of French food life may be a performance. France is this pastoral nation where people are spending five hours a day going to 12

11、 different markets to get their food. _9_Food as status. The introduction of global foods and brands has compounded food as a status symbol for some Chinese. _10_ In China, people eat food not necessarily for taste, but for texture. You can find food from all of the provinces of China in Shanghai, a

12、s well as every kind of global food style imaginable.AFood as survival.BFood as community.CIts the hardest to give up.DThe celebratory nature of food is universal.EIt is an accumulation, a function of your experiencesFHow and why you eat your food, is, of course, also very cultural.GBut food in Ital

13、y is love, then nutrition, then history, then pleasure.（2021四川遂宁模拟预测）Food is a deeply rooted expression of identity, values and ways of life. _11_ That is, eating is an element of common ground in terms of human existence and an experience that brings people together. Food is family treasure in the

14、way recipes are passed on from one generation to another, maintaining family connection and cultural and geographical ancestral links.Food is an expression. What we cook is an expression of who we are and where we come from. _12_ The traditional meals of a place touch on identity and ancestry. Every

15、 destination has a dish or cuisine associated with it, which is fixed on culture and identity.You may not know it, but that is why experiencing the local dishes of a new place usually tops ones to do list in a foreign land. _13_ It is one of the interactions and processes of connecting with the peop

16、le.Food is symbolic. Home is where the heart is and in sensory response to food, familiar flavor arouses homesickness. _14_ The ordinary smell of food takes one back to particular times in the past. The beautiful and merry essence of eating with family and friends from home adds to the pleasant tast

17、es of meals._15_ Food and food habits serve as a culture channel of display of affection and emotional association and the sharing of delicious, nutritional food signals a bridge of closeness and acceptance.AAccepting food is hard.BEating food is a universal experience.CFood is largely cultural as w

18、ell as nutritional.DFood is therefore a reminder of fond memories of home.EEating a local dish is a way to connect with the local people.FFood, however, sometimes gives us bad emotional experiences.GThis is obvious in how seafood is popular with the coastal people.（2019山东栖霞一模）Most of us grab a cup o

19、f coffee and a quick bite in the morning and eat more as the day goes on. _16_ However, more and more studies on health suggest we may be doing it all backward._17_ It suggests that we should start our day with a big breakfast and follow it with a smaller lunch and a light supper. More research is n

20、eeded, but a series of experiments in animals and humans have pointed in the same direction: _18_ “I always tell people not to eat close to bedtime,” said a doctor in the United States. “Try to eat earlier in the day.”“Having the largest meal in the morning appears to have advantages for weight cont

21、rol compared with having a large meal in the evening,” said one of the researchers. Our body uses insulin(胰岛素) to process the sugars in foods, she explained. The action of the hormone (激素) appears to be at its peak performance early in the day. “If you give a healthy individual a big meal in the mor

22、ning, the blood glucose(葡萄糖) might stay high one or two hours before coming back to normal,” Dr. Kahleova added. “Now, you give the same big meal to the same healthy individual at night. _19_” Doctors call this “evening diabetes(糖尿病)”.Dr. Kahleova said that the message is simple. Its just like the o

23、ld proverb: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.” Good as it is, this piece of advice may be hard to follow. Nowadays, family life and social get-togethers often sit down to a big meal at the end of the day. _20_ADoctors have already taken note.BThe blood glucose

24、 will stay high up to three hours.CThe largest meal of the day usually comes in the evening.DA U. S. survey of the diet patterns provides the latest evidence.EFor most of us, it is hard to make dinner our lightest meal of the day.FNot surprisingly, those who loved snacks tended to gain weight over t

25、ime.GThey suggested that rethinking when and how much we eat may have benefits.（2018浙江高考模拟）Snacking is a popular American pastime. When done correctly, it can be a good thing, helping you prevent overeating and keeping your blood sugar and energy level stable. But most snacks tend to be highly proce

26、ssed, low in nutrients and high in sugar. They can give you temporary energy, but very quickly youll feel hungry again._21_Put it on a plate._22_Weve all quickly eaten up a bag of chips after swearing wed just eat a handful or two. A couple of chips can quickly turn into more when you arent paying a

27、ttention. Putting your snack on a plate will help you stick to one serving and paying attention to what youre eating will leave you feeling more satisfied._23_The best snack is one that provides carbohydrates, protein and fat. Carbs provide a source of energy, while fat and protein help to slow dige

28、stion, stabilize blood sugar levels and sustain that energy longer. This nutrient combination keeps cravings(渴望) at bay and ensures youll feel full and satisfied until your next meal.Eat regular meals.If youre unable to go more than an hour or two before reaching for a snack, its time to look at you

29、r meals. While its normal for some people to feel hungry between meals, your main meals should keep you full for at least two to three hours._24_All of these can help to slow down the process of digesting food.Be prepared.Keep nutritious foods on hand in case a meeting runs late or youre out and abo

30、ut between meals._25_Foods like dried beef, fresh fruit, nuts, cheese sticks and whole-grain biscuits all travel well.AMake it balanced.BPay attention to your body.CFollow these tips to snack responsibly.DSo you dont end up empty-handed when you feel hungry.EBefore reaching for a snack, ask what you

31、re really in the mood for.FEating food directly out of a bag or box encourages mindless eating.GIf you feel hungry sooner, make sure youre getting plenty of protein, fiber and fat.（2017湖南长郡中学一模）Restaurants have been around in some form for most of human civilization. As far back as ancient Greece an

32、d Rome, there was a trend that inns and taverns(客栈) generally served food to people who had a reason to be away from home. _26_ Although taverns and coffee houses were popular places to gather and share beverages in the 17th century, the idea of eating out for fun didnt take off in Western society u

33、ntil the late 18th century.Although McDonalds was the first restaurant to use the assembly-line system, some people think of White Castle as the first fast-food chain. _27_ At the time, most people considered the burgers sold at fairs, circuses, lunch counters and carts to be low-quality. Many peopl

34、e thought hamburger came from slaughterhouse(屠宰场) scraps and spoiled meat._28_ They built their restaurants so that customers could see the food being prepared. They painted the buildings white and even chose a name that suggested cleanliness. White Castle was most popular in the American East and M

35、idwest, but its success helped give hamburger meat a better reputation nationwide.The McDonald brothers opened their redesigned restaurant in 1948, and several fast-food chains that exist today opened soon after. _29_ And Wendys opened in 1969. McDonalds is now the worlds largest fast-food chain.Acc

36、ording to the National Restaurant Association, American sales of fast food totaled $163.5 billion in 2005. _30_ Total sales for McDonalds grew 5.6 percent in 2005, and the company now has 30,000 franchised stores in more than 120 countries. AThe industry is growing globally as well.BThis trend conti

37、nued until relatively recently.CWhite Castle was founded in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas.DBurger King and Taco Bell got their start in the 1950s.EIts hard to imagine fast food without drive-through windows.FIt allows restaurants to receive and store a large amount of food.GWhite Castles founders decided

38、to change the publics perception of hamburgers.（2020福建泉州二模）We usually understand when someone speaks or writes to us, and many gestures and facial expressions have meaning, too. But have you ever considered what and how we eat as a form of communication?_31_In many cultures, people share food at mea

39、l times. 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 an important role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions.In most cultures, bread represents nutrition._32_Sharing bread, whether during a sp

40、ecial occasion or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of companionship and togetherness.Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. Most of the foods eaten during the Chinese New Year have symbolic significance. Sometimes this a based on their shape._33_The symbolism

41、can also be based on the sound of the word in Chinese. For instance, people give out oranges because the word for ”orange” sound like the word for “good luck”._34_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

42、old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that include giving red-colored eggs to guests.Nutrition is essential for life._35_The food people eat during celebrations and ceremonies can symbolize many thing, but sharing food is one custom that almost all humans have in common.AFood c

43、an also be part of ceremony.BFor example, long noodles symbolize long life.CFood can be used to celebrate the Spring Festival.DFood serves this purpose in two fundamental ways.EIt is also one of the most commonly shared foods in the world.FIt is not surprising that sharing bread has become an import

44、ant celebration.GThis is why food is such a important part of different cultures around the world.（2020广东高三阶段练习）Most Americans love Chinese food. However, the Chinese food served in most American restaurants is very different from the authentic cuisine enjoyed daily by people living in China. _36_Th

45、en many Chinese immigrants had trouble landing a job in America. To make a living, some of them opened restaurants. Over these years, Chinese cuisine has been adapted to reflect Western influences._37_The Chinese food found in Western restaurants is mainly cooked through frying. Many dishes are cook

46、ed using various frying methods. However, traditional Chinese food is rarely cooked through frying. Instead, methods such as baking, steaming, boiling and fermenting (发酵) are more commonly used.Another big difference between authentic and westernized Chinese food is the ingredients used. _38_ Some i

47、ngredients like carrots, onions and tomatoes are not often used in authentic Chinese cooking. In addition, while you can find some Western cuisines that use strange meats like pig ears most Western cultures are pretty conservative about the meats they consume. Authentic Chinese food, in contrast, us

48、es a wider variety of protein sources, including tofu, snake, chicken feet, duck blood and many more that Westerners generally wouldnt choose to eat._39_Sweet and Sour Chicken, for example, has no equivalent（同等物）in traditional Chinese cuisine. Similarly, the fortune cookie is a completely American i

49、nvention.Indeed, there are numerous differences between authentic and westernized Chinese cuisine, but Western palates (味觉) adapt to new flavors easily. _40_AThe history of westernized Chinese food started in the mid-1800s.BWesternized Chinese food features vegetables that are common in Western cuis

50、ines.CThere are so many regions of China, and they all prepare their dishes a little bit differently.DSo it may only be a matter of time before authentic Chinese food becomes popular in America.EMany of the most popular Chinese dishes in the West are not served in Chinese restaurants at all.FDeep fr

51、ying food is quick, which is why you can usually get your Chinese food in just a few minutes.GOne of the main differences between authentic and westernized Chinese food lies in cooking methods.参考答案：1F2B3C4A5E【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是有关“饮食失调的迹象”。 了解那些可能有饮食失调风险的人的症状是很重要的。1下文提示“然而，还有许多人常常隐藏在普通的视线中。”承接下文，

52、F项Some symptoms of an eating disorder may be more visible to the eyes.（饮食失调的一些症状可能更容易被眼睛看到。）切题。下文中的yet“然而”，表示转折，将该项中的more visible to the eyes和下文中的hidden in plain sight连在一起。故选F。2上文提示“关于改变饮食习惯的讨论非常普遍。看看任何一本生活时尚杂志或网站，你可能会发现节食的秘诀和建议。”再根据空格下文提示“如果你爱的人总是在谈论食物或者他们的饮食习惯，这可能是一个担忧的信号。”承接上下文，B项However, being t

53、rapped in that discussion is a different story.（然而，陷入这种讨论是另一回事。）切题。该项中的However,与上文构成一种转折，且该项内容引出下文。故选B。3此空属于小标题。本段第一句提示“与食物或运动有关的情绪或行为的变化可能是担忧的迹象。这可能意味着活动水平的改变，比如过度锻炼、经常计算卡路里、饭后频繁上厕所、禁食或吃得太多。”由此可知，C项Their fitness or eating habits are constantly out of the ordinary.（他们的健康或饮食习惯总是与众不同。）切题。故选C。4上文提示“这可能

54、意味着活动水平的改变，比如过度锻炼、经常计算卡路里、饭后频繁上厕所、禁食或吃得太多。”承接上文，A项This also might come with a noticeable weight loss or gain.（这也可能伴随着明显的体重减轻或增加。）切题。该项中的also将上句连接在一起。故选A。5上文提示“支持一个可能正在经历饮食失调的人的最好方法是和他们交谈，但是什么时候以及怎样做很重要。”承接上文，E项 It should be away from the normal routine and outside of a meal time.（它应该远离正常的日常生活，在用餐时间之

55、外。）切题。该项中的it指的就是上文中的The best way。故选E。6C7D8A9G10F【解析】【分析】本文是说明文。介绍了世界各地的菜肴各有其特色，主要与自身所处的地域、历史、文化和宗教等有关系。6由上一句With food, there are more opportunities to connect to memory and family and place.可知，有了食物，就有更多的机会与记忆、家庭和地方联系起来。这是很难放弃的，故选 C。7根据本段主题句Food as identity.和本空的上一句Every single culture and religion us

56、es food as part of their celebrations.可知，每种文化和宗教都把食物作为庆祝活动的一部分，食物的庆祝性质是普遍的。文章中的 celebrations和选项中的 celebratory是提示词，故选D.。8根据本段下文所述内容Sometimes food means living on，有时食物意味着生存可知，选A. Food as survival.9根据本段主题句Food as pleasure，和下文以法国为例，可知，在不同国家人们对食物的意义理解不同，故此处G. food in Italy is love, then nutrition, then h

57、istory, then pleasure. 意大利的食物是爱，然后是营养，然后是历史，最后是快乐。选项符合该段主题。故选G。10根据上一句The introduction of global foods and brands has compounded food as a status symbol for some Chinese.和下一句In China, people eat food not necessarily for taste, but for texture.，可知，对一些中国人来说，全球食品和品牌的引入使食品成为一种身份象征。在中国，人们吃食物不一定是为了味道，而是为了

58、口感。选项F . How and why you eat your food, is, of course, also very cultural.对食物选择的方式和原因，也是非常有文化的。符合题意，故选F。11B12G13E14D15C【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了食物与文化的关系。11根据下文“That is, eating is an element of common ground in terms of human existence and an experience that brings people together.”（也就是说，吃是人类存在的共同基础，是一种

59、让人们走到一起的体验）可知，下文是对选项的解释，a universal experience呼应 common ground，an experience that brings people together。故B选项“吃东西是一种普遍的体验”切题。故选B项。12根据上文“What we cook is an expression of who we are and where we come from.”（我们烹饪的食物显示了我们的身份和出处”）选项承接上文具体说明和解释，故G选项“这从海鲜受沿海人们的喜爱就可以看出”故选G项。13根据上文“You may not know it, but

60、that is why experiencing the local dishes of a new place usually tops ones to do list in a foreign land.”（你可能不知道，但这就是为什么在异国他乡体验当地美食通常是最重要的事情。）根据下文“It is one of the interactions and processes of connecting with the people.”（它是一种与人联系的互动和过程）可知，选项在说当地美食的重要意义是什么。下文的it指代的是选项中a local dish。故E项“品尝当地菜肴是与当地人交流

61、的一种方式”切题。故选E项。14根据上文“Home is where the heart is and in sensory response to food, familiar flavor arouses homesickness.”（家是心所在的地方，在对食物的感官反应中，熟悉的味道会引起思乡之情）选项承接上文，说明食物和家乡的关系。familiar flavor arouses homesickness 呼应Food is therefore a reminder of fond memories of home 。故D项“因此，食物能唤起人们对家乡的美好回忆”切题。故选D项。15根据

62、下文“Food and food habits serve as a culture channel of display of affection and emotional association and the sharing of delicious, nutritional food signals a bridge of closeness and acceptance.”（食物和饮食习惯是表达情感和情感联系的文化渠道，而分享美味、营养的食物则是亲密和接受的桥梁）由此可知，该段主要呈现了食物在很大程度上既是具有文化性的，也是营养的。所以C选项“食物在很大程度上既是具有文化性的，也是

63、营养的”为本段的标题，故选C项。16C17D18A19B20E【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。我们大多数人往往早餐吃的最少，午餐晚餐会逐渐增加。而研究发现，我们或许应该反向行之：早餐吃得最多最好，午餐次之，晚餐最少。但现实是我们很难把晚餐作为一天中吃的最少的一餐。16根据上文Most of us grab a cup of coffee and a quick bite in the morning and eat more as the day goes on.(我们大多数人早上喝一杯咖啡，快速的吃一口，并随着一天的进行吃得更多。)，C项：The largest meal of the da

64、y usually comes in the evening.(一天中最大的一餐通常在晚上。)是上文“随着一天的进行吃得更多”的内容的继续，指一天中吃的最多的是在晚上。故选C。17根据下文中的More research is needed可知，It suggests that中的it应该指一个研究，根据代词指代原则，该空应该提到一个调查研究。故D项：A U. S. survey of the diet patterns provides the latest evidence.(一个美国的对饮食模式的调查提供了最新的证据。)符合文意。故选D。18根据下一句中的said a doctor in

65、the United States可知，医生们对于调查研究的结果也表示认同，故A项：Doctors have already taken note.(医生们也注意到了这一点。)符合上下文文意。故选A。19根据上文“If you give a healthy individual a big meal in the morning, the blood glucose(葡萄糖) might stay high one or two hours before coming back to normal,”(如果你早上给一个健康的人吃一顿大餐，血糖可能会在恢复正常前一到两个小时保持高水平。)，再根据

66、空前一句Now, you give the same big meal to the same healthy individual at night.(现在，你晚上给同一个健康的人吃同样的大餐。)提出另外一种情况，那么，该空应该介绍这个人在晚上吃了大餐之后的血糖情况。且根据下文提到的“糖尿病”可以推知，该空应该提到“血糖高”这种情况。B项：The blood glucose will stay high up to three hours.(血糖会高达三小时。)符合本段文意，故选B。20根据上文提到“虽然该建议是好的，但这条建议可能很难遵循。如今，家庭生活和社交聚会通常在一天结束时进行。”由

67、此推知，现在的人们晚上少吃几乎是不可能的。故E项：For most of us, it is hard to make dinner our lightest meal of the day.(对我们大多数人来说，很难把晚餐作为一天中吃的最少的一餐。)符合文意，故选E。【点睛】在做七选五的时候，要注意句子中出现的人称代词或指示代词。代词是指代一个名词或一个句子的。我们可以根据语境判断出该代词判断出其指代对象，从而推断出空处需填的大致内容。例如在第二小题中，我们可以根据后文知道空后的it指代的应该是研究调查之类的内容。从而判断出该空应提到“调查研究”类的名词，从而选出正确选项。21C22F23A

68、24G25D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，说明了几个合理吃零食的方法。21根据空前提及的吃零食的优势和劣势及下文介绍的具体的吃零食的方法可知，此处需要填一个起承上启下作用的句子，故C项遵循以下建议来负责任地吃零食符合语境。22根据本段的小标题Put it on the plate及空后的Weve all quickly eaten up a bag of chips after swearing wed just eat a handful or two. Putting your snack on a plate will help you可知，此处内容应是有关直接从袋子里吃零食的内容的

69、，故F项直接从袋子里或盒子里吃零食会助长盲目地吃(零食)符合语境。23根据本段中的The best snack is one that provides carbohydrates, protein and fat. Carbs provide a source of energy, while fat and protein help to slow digestion.energy longer可知，最好的零食是那些能提供碳水化合物、蛋白质和脂肪的零食，而且这些营养物质有不同的作用，它们之间的组合会阻止你对零食的渴望，让你在下顿饭到来之前感到饱腹和满足。由此可知，本段主要说明的是零食中的营

70、养成分应保持均衡。故A项符合语境。24根据空前的内容及空后的All of these can help to slow down the process of digesting food可知，空处内容应是有关你感到饥饿时应该如何做的，故G项如果你很快就感觉饿了，要确保你摄入了足够的蛋白质、纤维和脂肪符合语境。G项中的protein, fiber and fat与空后的these的对应关系亦是提示。25根据本段的小标题Be prepared及空前的Keep nutritious foods on hand in case a meeting runs late or youre out and

71、 about between meals可知，空处的内容与做好准备和在手边准备有营养的食物有关。故D项这样，当你感觉饥饿时你就不是两手空空的了符合语境。26B27C28G29D30A【解析】【分析】试题分析：本文主要讲述了快餐的发展史。介绍了麦当劳世界最大的快餐连锁店和白色城堡等快餐店。26考查上下文理解和推理判断。根据空格上文As far back as ancient Greece and Rome, there was a trend that inns and taverns(客栈) generally served food to people who had a reason to

72、 be away from home.可知，早在古希腊和罗马时期，客栈和酒馆就提供食物给离开家的人，选项B中的关键词“trend”与此处话题一致，B项“这种趋势一致延续到最近”符合语境。故选B。27考查上下文理解和推理判断。根据空格上文some people think of White Castle as the first fast-food chain可知，此处讲述快餐店白色城堡，选项C“白堡1921年建立在堪萨斯州的Wichita”符合语境。故选C.28考查上下文理解和推理判断。根据空格下文可知，此处讲述白堡的一些经营方式，让顾客看到食物烹制的过程，把房子漆成白色，选择的名字也暗示着清

73、洁，结合上文most people considered the burgers sold at fairs, circuses, lunch counters and carts to be low-quality. Many people thought hamburger came from slaughterhouse(屠宰场) scraps and spoiled meat.（人们认为快餐店里的食物质量低，原材料不干净）推断，空格处讲述白色城堡的建立者想要改变公众对汉堡包的看法。故选G。29考查上下文理解和推理判断。根据空格上下文可知，此处讲述今天存在的快餐连锁店的开创，因此推断D项

74、“汉堡王以及塔可钟等连锁品牌也在20世纪50年代开始创立”符合语境。故选D。30考查上下文理解和推理判断。根据上下文可知，2005年，美国的快餐销售额总计达到了1635亿美元，麦当劳在2005年的总销售额增长了5.6%，目前该公司在120多个国家拥有3万家特许经营店。因此推断快餐业在全球日益增长。故选A。31D32E33B34A35G【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述食物也可以作为一种沟通方式，并向我们介绍了一些食物的象征意义。31空前说但是你有没有考虑过我们吃什么和怎么吃作为一种交流方式？此处是对这一问题的回答，再结合下文介绍的食物可以提供营养和具有象征意义可知，此处说的是食物有两个

75、作用，故D项（食物有两种基本的作用）符合语境。32空前说在大多数文化中，面包代表营养，此处承接上文，讲的还是关于面包的话题，讲的是面包是一种怎样的食物，E项中的“It”指代的就是前面提到的“bread”，故E项（它也是世界上最常见的食物之一）符合语境。33空前说春节期间吃的大多数食物都有象征意义，有时这基于它们的形状，此处是对这一点的举例证明，B项中的“long”正好与空前一句中的“shape”相对应，故B项（例如，长长的面条象征着长寿）符合语境。34空后说许多文化都有庆祝孩子出生的仪式，食物可以发挥重要作用，这说明食物也可以是仪式的一部分，故A项（食物也可以作为仪式的一部分）符合语境。35空

76、前说营养是生命所必需的，此处总结上文，说的是这就是食物如此重要的原因，故G项（这就是为什么食物是世界各地不同文化的重要组成部分）符合语境。【点睛】在七选五的解题过程中，选项中出现的for example或for instance往往是重要线索，因为这往往是对前面提到的某一观点或论点的举例证明，例如本篇第3空，根据空前的“Most of the foods eaten during the Chinese New Year have symbolic significance. Sometimes this a based on their shape.”可知，春节期间吃的大多数食物都有象征意义

77、，有时这种意义基于它们的形状，此处是对这一点的举例证明，B项中的“long”正好与空前一句中的“shape”相对应，故B项（例如，长长的面条象征着长寿）符合语境。36A37G38B39E40D【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文。中国菜到了西方以后受到了西方的影响，文章介绍了西化的中国菜和传统中国菜的不同之处。36根据空后的Then many Chinese immigrants had trouble landing a job in America. To make a living, some of them opened restaurants. Over these years, Chi

78、nese cuisine has been adapted to reflect Western influences.（当时，许多中国移民在美国找不到工作。为了谋生，他们中的一些人开了餐馆。这些年来，中国菜已经适应了西方的影响）可知，A选项（西化的中国食物的历史始于19世纪中期）和下文内容相呼应，in the mid-1800s和下文的then相呼应，westernized Chinese food和Western influences相呼应，故选A。37根据下文的The Chinese food found in Western restaurants is mainly cooked t

79、hrough frying.（西餐厅的中餐主要是油炸的）和traditional Chinese food Instead, methods such as baking, steaming, boiling and fermenting (发酵) are more commonly used.（中国传统食物以烘烤、蒸、煮和发酵等方法更常用。）可知，G选项主要说明了正宗中国菜和西化中国菜的区别之一是烹饪方法。G选项可以承接下文，且根据下文的Another big difference和选项中One of the main differences相呼应，故选G。38根据下文的Some ingre

80、dients like carrots, onions and tomatoes are not often used in authentic Chinese cooking.（一些配料，如胡萝卜、洋葱和西红柿，在正宗的中国菜中并不常用）可知，B选项中的vegetables和like carrots, onions and tomatoes相呼应，且语义（西化的中国菜以西餐中常见的蔬菜为特色）承接上下文，故选B。39根据下文的Sweet and Sour Chicken, for example, has no equivalent（同等物）in traditional Chinese cu

81、isine.（糖醋鸡在中国传统烹饪中就没有类似的食物）可知，E选项的语义（许多在西方最受欢迎的中国菜在中国餐馆里根本不存在）可以承接下文，且Sweet and Sour Chicken和the most popular Chinese dishes in the West相呼应，are not served和has no equivalent相呼应，故选E。40根据前文的Indeed, there are numerous differences between authentic and westernized Chinese cuisine, but Western palates (味觉) adapt to new flavors easily. （的确，正宗的中国菜和西化的中国菜有很多不同之处，但是西方人的口味很容易适应新的口味）可知，D选项在语义（所以，正宗的中国菜在美国流行也许只是时间问题）上与前文是因果关系，故选D。【点睛】七选五常用的做题方法之一是单词复现法。这种复现法可以是同一个单词重复出现，也可以同源单词或者上下义单词的前后呼应，比如第3小题，就属于上下义单词的前后呼应，B选项中的vegetables和下文的like carrots, onions and tomatoes属于上下义单词，由此可以判断是B选项。