(2019·成都高中毕业班摸底测试)A fun way to learn about the people in the destinations you travel to around the globe is to drop in to a friendly local bar off the beaten tourist track and enjoy a sip of something the region is famous for. To help you have fun, we’ve rounded up how to say “Cheers！” around the world.
Who doesn’t dream of living the good life in France? The food alone is well worth the trip since the French basically invented fine cuisine. They also invented a little golden liquid called the Champagne! Just before your first sip, look at your friends in the eyes and simply say their “cheers” ：à votre santé！
Is it just us, or is the Italian treat called prosecco sweeping the nation by storm? It’s lovely anytime: brunch, to celebrate something, or just to slowly sip while catching up with a dear friend. It originated in Italy’s Veneto region but is now available all over the world. When in Italy, the most common toast is “cin cin”， which has its origins in China. However, do not use this as a toast in Japan. It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country. If you find yourself in the land of Japan, stick with “kampai”， which means “cheers”．
If you haven’t been to Ireland—what are you waiting for? It’s the friendliest place, and one of the funniest on the planet, and the pubs are full of stories, where locals and visitors gather to lift a glass of Guinness. The Irish language can be a bit tricky for visitors to grasp but, again, practice makes perfect. Simply say, “ Slàinte mhath.”
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。在不同国家和地区，如何表达“干杯”体现了当地的文化和风情。本文分别介绍了在法国、意大利、日本和爱尔兰如何表达“干杯”。
1．What is the French way of saying “Cheers”？
A．À votre santé. B．Cin cin.
C．Kampai. D．Slàinte mhath.
A 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，在法国，干杯时说“à votre santé！”，故A项正确。
2．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A．The Italian wine. B．A toast from China.
C．A Japanese custom. D．A French expression.
B 解析：代词指代题。根据第三段第四、五句可知，意大利常见的祝酒词是“cin cin”，起源于中国；然而在日本，不要把这个当作祝酒词。结合该句“It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country”可知，这种起源于中国的祝酒词可能让你被赶出酒吧；据此可知，It指代源于中国的祝酒词，故B项正确。
3．What can we learn about Ireland from the text?
A．It is famous for food.
B．Its language is simple.
C．It makes perfect wine.
D．It is well worth visiting.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据尾段第二句可知，爱尔兰是最友好的地方，也是世界上最有趣的地方之一，酒吧里充满了故事，在那里当地人和游客聚在一起举杯畅饮。据此可以判断，爱尔兰值得一游，故D项正确。
4．What’s the main purpose of the text?
A．To introduce the worldfamous wine.
B．To show how to make friends in bars.
C．To give suggestions on drinking regionally.
D．To recommend some famous travel destinations.
C 解析：写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文第一段最后一句为文章的主题句，结合全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了在不同国家和地区说“干杯”的方式；据此可以判断，本文旨在介绍在不同国家和地区如何说“干杯”，故C项正确。
