49-52為題組
Forks trace their origins back
to the ancient Greeks. Forks at that time were fairly large with two tines that
aided in the carving of meat in the kitchen. The tines prevented meat from
twisting or moving during carving and allowed food to slide off more easily
than it would with a knife.
By the 7th century A.D., royal
courts of the Middle East began to use forks
at the table for dining. From the 10th through the 13th centuries, forks were
fairly common among the wealthy in Byzantium .
In the 11th century, a Byzantine wife brought forks to Italy ; however,
they were not widely adopted there until the 16th century. Then in 1533, forks
were brought from Italy to France . The
French were also slow to accept forks, for using them was thought to be
awkward.
In 1608, forks were brought to England by Thomas Coryate, who saw them during
his travels in Italy .
The English first ridiculed forks as being unnecessary. “Why should a person
need a fork when God had given him hands?” they asked. Slowly, however, forks
came to be adopted by the wealthy as a symbol of their social status. They were
prized possessions made of expensive materials intended to impress guests. By
the mid 1600s, eating with forks was considered fashionable among the wealthy
British.
Early table forks were modeled
after kitchen forks, but small pieces of food often fell through the
two tines or slipped off easily. In late 17th century France , larger
forks with four curved tines were developed. The additional tines made diners
less likely to drop food, and the curved tines served as a scoop so people did
not have to constantly switch to a spoon while eating. By the early 19th
century, four-tined forks had also been developed in Germany
and England and slowly began
to spread to America .
49. What
is the passage mainly about?
(A) The different
designs of forks.
(B) The spread of
fork-aided cooking.
(C) The history of
using forks for dining.
(D) The development of
fork-related table manners.
50. By
which route did the use of forks spread?
(A) Middle EastàGreeceàEnglandàItalyàFrance
(B) GreeceàMiddle
EastàItalyàFranceàEngland
(C) GreeceàMiddle EastàFranceàItalyàGermany
(D) Middle EastàFranceàEnglandàItalyàGermany
51. How
did forks become popular in England ?
(A) Wealthy British
were impressed by the design of forks.
(B) Wealthy British
thought it awkward to use their hands to eat.
(C) Wealthy British
gave special forks to the nobles as luxurious gifts.
(D) Wealthy British
considered dining with forks a sign of social status.
52. Why
were forks made into a curved shape?
(A) They could be used
to scoop food as well.
(B) They looked more
fashionable in this way.
(C) They were designed
in this way for export to the US .
(D) They ensured the
meat would not twist while being cut.
53-56為題組
Animals are a favorite subject of many
photographers. Cats, dogs, and other pets top the list, followed by zoo
animals. However, because it’s hard to get them to sit still and “perform on
command,” some professional photographers refuse to photograph pets.
One way to get an appealing portrait of a
cat or dog is to hold a biscuit or treat above the camera. The animal’s longing
look toward the food will be captured by the camera, but the treat won’t appear
in the picture because it’s out of the camera’s range. When you show the
picture to your friends afterwards, they’ll be impressed by your pet’s loving
expression.
If you are using fast film, you can take
some good, quick shots of a pet by simply snapping a picture right after
calling its name. You’ll get a different expression from your pet using this
technique. Depending on your pet’s mood, the picture will capture an
interested, curious expression or possibly a look of annoyance, especially if
you’ve awakened it from a nap.
Taking pictures of zoo animals requires a
little more patience. After all, you can’t wake up a lion! You may have to wait
for a while until the animal does something interesting or moves into a
position for you to get a good shot. When photographing zoo animals, don’t get
too close to the cages, and never tap on the glass or throw things between the
bars of a cage. Concentrate on shooting some good pictures, and always respect
the animals you are photographing.
53. Why do some professional photographers NOT like to take pictures of pets?
(A) Pets may not follow
orders.
(B) Pets don’t want to
be bothered.
(C) Pets may not like
photographers.
(D) Pets seldom change
their expressions.
54. What
is the use of a biscuit in taking pictures of a pet?
(A) To capture a cute
look.
(B) To create a special
atmosphere.
(C) To arouse the
appetite of the pet.
(D) To keep the pet from
looking at the camera.
55. What
is the advantage of calling your pet’s name when taking a shot of it?
(A) To help your pet
look its best.
(B) To make sure that
your pet sits still.
(C) To keep your pet
awake for a while.
(D) To catch a
different expression of your pet.
56. In
what way is photographing zoo animals different from photographing pets?
(A) You need to have fast
film.
(B) You need special
equipment.
(C) You need to stay
close to the animals.
(D) You need more time
to watch and wait.
【解答】
49 (C) 50 (B) 51
(D) 52 (A)
53 (A) 54 (A) 55
(D) 56 (D)
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