新SAT语法练习详解(Diagnostic-Test-4).ppt

新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic Tests新新SAT语法法练习详解解Diagnostic Test 4The Complex History The Complex History of the Simple of the Simple ChopstickChopstick新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic TestsQuestions 1-5 are based on the following passage.The Complex History of the Simple Chopstick The origin of chopsticks reaches back to the Shang Dynasty of ancient China.At that time,chopsticks-which were then called“Zhu”-were used for cooking rather than(1)to eat.Because the people of ancient China liked to steam or boil their food,chopsticks were originally used to reach deep into boiling pots of water or oil.However,according to Chinese lore,chopsticks later evolved into an eating utensil during the Han Dynasty due to the influence of the Chinese philosopher,Confucius.Both a pacifist and vegetarian,Confucius believed that knives and other sharp utensils were inappropriate for mealtime because they reminded people of violence and warfare.Chopsticks,on the other hand,allowed people to savor their meals in a more relaxed and enjoyable setting.(2)新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic Tests Since then,the diversity of chopstick styles and uses(3)has quickly expanded.In China,for example,chopsticks are often longer and taper to a blunt end,while in Japan,chopsticks are shorter and taper to a sharp end.In addition to the length of chopsticks,the materials used to make them also vary considerably between cultures.(4)In Korea,it is also customary to use spoons for rice and chopsticks for larger,more manageable pieces of food.As different chopstick styles have evolved over centuries,so have a number of cultural traditions and taboos.In China,for example,it is customary to transfer food between relatives as a sign of caring and respect.In Japan,on the other hand,using chopsticks to transfer food and other materials is considered taboo and is reserved solely for funeral rites.Given(5)their importance and prominence in Asian history,it is no surprise that chopsticks have become as unique and nuanced as the cultures from which they arose.新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic TestsQuestion 1:At that time,chopsticks-which were then called“Zhu”-were used for cooking rather than(1)to eat.A)NO CHANGEB)the purpose of eating.C)when one ate.D)eating.解析：考查平行结构。rather than是一个并列连词词组，意思是“（是）而不是”，其前后进行比较的内容形式上必须保持一致，前面是cooking，后面就应该是eating,所以答案选D。新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic TestsQuestion 2:Chopsticks,on the other hand,allowed people to savor their meals in a more relaxed and enjoyable setting.(2)Since then,the diversity of chopstick styles and uses has quickly expanded.At this point,the writer wants to add a sentence that will provide an effective transition from this paragraph to the next one.Which choice best accomplishes this goal?A)Regardless of whether the nod to Confucius is accurate,chopsticks became ubiquitous throughout China and much of Asia after his death.B)Confucius is also famous for championing the doctrine based on his philosophical teachings,“Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself.”C)Ironically,though,Confucius did support a number of rebellions.D)It was during this period that people began holding chopsticks in their dominant hand and handling them using their thumb,middle,and ring fingers.新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic Tests解析：插入句子题。题干要求非常明确，这里需要一个过渡句，起到承上启下的作用。先分析文本：此处的上文在讲孔子对于筷子的看法，下文即下一个自然段在讲筷子在亚洲地区发展出了不同的风格和使用方法。再看选项：A讲无论孔子对筷子的影响是否存在，他死后筷子在亚洲地区变得越来越普遍；B说的是孔子有一句名言“己所不欲勿施于人”；C在讲孔子曾支持过不少叛乱运动；D主要说的是人们怎样用拇指、中指和无名指来操作筷子。很明显只有A最符合题意。新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic TestsQuestion 3:Since then,the diversity of chopstick styles and uses(3)has quickly expanded.A)NO CHANGEB)haveC)have beenD)were解析：考查时态及主谓一致。本句的主语是the diversity，是单数的概念，谓语动词是不及物动词expand，不需要用被动语态，所以排除B、C、D，正确答案是A。新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic TestsQuestion 4:In addition to the length of chopsticks,the materials used to make them also vary considerably between cultures.(4)In Korea,it is also customary to use spoons for rice and chopsticks for larger,more manageable pieces of food.Which choice provides an example that most effectively supports the claim made in the previous sentence?A)In both China and Japan,chopsticks are often made out of wood or bamboo.B)Unlike the chopsticks found in traditional homes,the chopsticks found in Chinese restaurants are often made out of melamine plastic.C)While chopsticks in China are often made of wood,those from Korea are often made of metals such as brass or silver.D)The material chopsticks are made from,such as jade,ivory,or porcelain;can also signal ones social status.新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic Tests解析：插入句子题。题干要求选择一个能支持前文的说法的例句。前文中讲到除了筷子的长度以外，筷子的材料在不同的文化间也有很大变化，关键词有三个：materials（材料），vary（变化），cultures（文化）。四个选项都提到了“材料”，但A缺少“变化”，B缺少“文化”，D同样缺少“文化”，只有C选项三个要素都包含了，讲到中国和韩国这两种文化在筷子的材料上有所不同，中国多用木料，而韩国则用黄铜或者银，且下文中也提到了韩国餐桌上除了使用筷子夹取大块的食物，也会用到勺子来舀米饭。由此可见，C是正确答案。新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic TestsQuestion 5:Given(5)their importance and prominence in Asian history,it is no surprise that chopsticks have become as unique and nuanced as the cultures from which they arose.A)NO CHANGEB)their prominence inC)the high historical importance of chopsticks withinD)how important chopsticks prominence is within the past of解析：词汇的运用题。原文的意思是考虑到（Given）筷子在亚洲历史中的重要性（importance）和显著性（prominence），不同文化的筷子就像这个文化本身一样独特（unique）和微妙（nuanced）也就不足为奇了。而prominence（显著性，突出性）本身已经包含了importance（重要性）的意思在里面，所以importance在这里就显得冗余了，因此答案选B。新新SATSAT语法练习详解语法练习详解Diagnostic Tests长难句赏析Both a pacifist and vegetarian,Confucius believed that knives and other sharp utensils were inappropriate for mealtime because they reminded people of violence and warfare.作为一个和平主义和素食主义者，孔子相信用餐时使用刀子和其他锋利的餐具是不适宜的，因为它们会让人想起暴力和战争。Given their prominence in Asian history,it is no surprise that chopsticks have become as unique and nuanced as the cultures from which they arose.考虑到筷子在亚洲历史中的突出性，不同文化的筷子也和这个文化本身一样独特和微妙也就不足为奇了。