Question

Chopsticks

1. When chopsticks were invented?

In fact, before the invention of chopsticks, Chinese ancestors actually used hands to eat, but how did they eat soup and porridge? 1. Chinese started to use chopsticks about 3,000 years ago in Shang Dynasty.

2. Who invented chopsticks?

The records of using chopsticks have been found in many written books but lack physical evidence. However many stories are about the invention of chopsticks. One says that Jiang Ziya, an ancient wise man, created chopsticks. 2. But there is no exact history record about the invention. We can only say that smart ancient Chinese invented chopsticks.

3. How to use Chinese chopsticks.

Using two slim sticks to pick up food is actually not difficult. You can do it if you practice it for some time, even if you are a foreigner. The key to managing chopsticks is keeping one chopstick in position while moving the other to pick up food. 3.

4. Chopsticks Manners

Chopsticks are usually held in the right hand, and left-handed chopstick use is considered as improper in China. Playing with chopsticks is thought to be impolite. 4.

5. The philosophy of Chinese chopsticks

Chinese philosopher Confucius advised people to use chopsticks instead of knives because the metal knives remind people of cold weapons, which mean killing and violence.

6. A chopsticks-themed museum can be found in Shanghai

If you are truly interested in chopsticks, you can pay a visit to the Shanghai Chopsticks Museum. The museum gathered more than 1,200 pairs of chopsticks from China, Korea, Japan and Thailand. 5.

A. Chopsticks were introduced to many other neighbor countries due to its lightness and convenience.

B .It is considered to be polite and thoughtful to pick up food for the elderly and children.

C. Bamboo chopsticks are most frequently used in Chinese daily life.

D. The oldest one was from the Tang Dynasty.

E. There also go around some other stories.

F. Remember to practice with patience.

G. They had to use sticks to eat them.

Answer

1.G

2.E

3.F

4.B

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于说明文，详细介绍了与筷子相关的历史知识、礼仪、哲理以及上海的筷子博物馆等信息。

1.G 横线前句Chinese ancestors actually used hands to eat, but how did they eat soup and porridge?告诉我们中国人之前用手吃饭，但他们怎么喝汤和粥呢？人们不得不使用木棍帮助自己吃这样的流食。故G项“They had to use sticks to eat them.”符合语境。

2.E 本段介绍筷子是由谁发明的。横线前句One says that Jiang Ziya, an ancient wise man, created chopsticks.告诉我们：有人说筷子是姜子牙发明的。横线后句“But there is no exact history record about the invention.”告诉我们这些说法都没有准确的历史记录。所以E项“There also go around some other stories.还有另外的故事”告诉我们“还有其他发明筷子的故事”与本段中心思想一致。

3.F 本段的话题是：如何使用筷子？根据第二句You can do it if you practice it for some time, even if you are a foreigner.可知只有通过不断的练习才可以熟练地使用筷子。故F项“Remember to practice with patience.要耐心练习”符合上下文语境。

4.B 本段的话题是关于使用筷子的礼仪。选项中只有B项“It is considered to be polite and thoughtful to pick up food for the elderly and children.用筷子给老人捡食物是很有礼貌的”与使用筷子的礼仪相关。故B项正确。

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