二、阅读理解(每小题2分,共18分)
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文化知识
泰国饮食文化「2026辽宁丹东凤城期末」
Food is a window to different cultures. When I studied in Thailand last year, I learned to cook Tom Yum Goong (冬阴功汤). The process taught me more than just cooking skills.
First, my host mom helped me prepare some ingredients—lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. Haha! I’d never heard of them before. “Cooking is like painting,” she said. “You must balance different flavors (味道)—sour, sweet, salty, and spicy.”
Next, we added the shrimp (虾) and poured coconut milk in. The soup was boiling and filled the kitchen with a wonderful smell. When it was ready, we ate it with sticky rice. The mixture of flavors danced on my tongue.
My host family explained that Tom Yum Goong is more than a dish. It’s a symbol of Thai
hospitality. They cook it for guests to show warmth and respect. Through this experience, I realized that every culture expresses its stories and values through food.
Now I cook Tom Yum Goong for my family in China. It helps me think of my time in Thailand and share Thai culture with others. Food truly connects people across borders (国界).
Exploring foreign food allows us to discover new worlds. Even simple dishes can tell rich cultural stories. You don’t always need to travel far—try a new restaurant in your city. The flavors might be different, but the feelings they create are common. Food builds bridges between people and nations. That’s the magic of cooking tradition.
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C
)11. Who taught the writer to cook Tom Yum Goong?
A. Her mother. B. Her family.
C. Her host mom. D. Her teacher.
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D
)12. Why does the writer still cook Tom Yum Goong in China now?
A. Because it is more delicious than Chinese food.
B. Because her family in China cannot cook it.
C. Because it is the only dish she learned how to cook.
D. Because it reminds her of Thailand and helps share its culture.
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B
)13. What does the underlined word “hospitality” probably mean?
A. The activity of making food.
B. The friendly and warm welcome to guests.
C. The need of being healthy.
D. The history of a country.
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C
)14. 特色考法写作目的题 What is the main purpose (目的) of the text?
A. To teach readers how to cook Tom Yum Goong.
B. To compare Chinese food with Thai food.
C. To show that food can connect different cultures.
D. To explain why the writer studied in Thailand.
