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【题目】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】

试题分析：本文介绍了几种古代中国人在冬天加热食物的器皿。

【1】B 细节理解题。根据 “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，选B。

【2】C 细节理解题。根据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，选C。

【3】C 推理判断题。根据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”的缺点是燃烧产生污染，Bronze Yan是对“Wen Ding”的改进，故其优势应该是有环保作用，故选C。

【4】A 细节理解题。根据“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”历史最悠久。故选A。