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【題目】How did the ancient Chinese keep food warm in winter?

Facilities like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

● “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cooker

One of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”, an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heart by burning fuels like charcoal.

The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age, The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dynasties took on different shapes and structures.

● “Ran LU”, ancient small hot pot

The “Ran LU” is a small size cooking vessel(器皿) made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period(475—221 BC)

●Bronze You, ancient kettle

The Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could be placed. Just as people today can’t do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink.

●Bronze Yan, ancient steamer

Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.

【1】When did the “Ran LU” become popular?

A. In the Zhou Dynasty.

B. In the Warring States Period.

C. In the Eastern Han dynasty.

D. In the Stone Age.

【2】The Bronze You, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening to ________.

A. store wineB. pour water

C. place charcoalsD. hold charcoal ashes

【3】What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?

A. It is warm.

B. It is convenient.

C. It is environment-friendly.

D. It is useful.

【4】Among the following products, which one may have the longest history?

A. The “Wen Ding”.B. The “Ren LU”.

C. The Bronze You.D. The Bronze Yan.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】C

【4】A

【解析】

試題分析：本文介紹了幾種古代中國(guó)人在冬天加熱食物的器皿。

【1】B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù) “Ran LU”, ancient small hot pot中Some experts have concluded that the vessel’s structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period(475—221 BC)可知，選B。

【2】C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Bronze You, ancient kettle中For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could be placed.可知，選C。

【3】C 推理判斷題。根據(jù)Bronze Yan, ancient steamer中Although the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution.As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.可推知，“Wen Ding”的缺點(diǎn)是燃燒產(chǎn)生污染，Bronze Yan是對(duì)“Wen Ding”的改進(jìn)，故其優(yōu)勢(shì)應(yīng)該是有環(huán)保作用，故選C。

【4】A 細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)“Wen Ding”, ancient rice cooker中The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age,可知，“Wen Ding”歷史最悠久。故選A。