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团GLOBAL ENGLiS团芳关径报社Mauss'ideas do not promote runawayconsumerism.On the contrary,he suggests thatEARNING ENGLISHthe more meaningful and personal the present,the greater the respect and honor being shown.And handmade goods-or a personalized报纸课件experience such as a food tour-might even be新课程高二江苏(N)more valuable than an expensive item.第37期A版A2READING COMPREHENSIONAGiving gifts is a curious but central part ofA1.What is the curremt state of gift-giving?being human.It likely has ancient roots.And giftsA.Most people get gifts they don't need at all.can be found in every known culture around theB.Gift-giving is bringing financial burdens toworld.So,what explains the power of the present?people.Of all the explanations for why people give gifts,C.People are giving more and more expensivethe one I find most convincing was offered in 1925gifts.by a French anthropologist(人类学家)namedD.It is getting harder and harder to pick aMarcel Mauss.Mauss observed that gifts createsatisfying gift.three separate but totally related actions.Gifts aregiven,received and exchanged.The first act of giving establishes the virtues ofD2.Why is it said that modern-day giftingthe gift-giver.They express their generosity,kindnesspractices may be the source of anger?and honor.The act of receiving the gift,in turn,A.Giving gifts back may become a burdenshows a person's willingness to be honored.This is afor most people.way for the receiver to show their own generosity andB.Gift-giving practices have departedthat they are willing to accept what was offered togreatly from their original essence.them.The third component of gift giving is exchange,C.Gift-giving practices make other holidayreturning in kind what was first given.In this way,season events less important.gifting becomes an endless cycle of giving andD.Gift-giving practices may become a meansreceiving.of promoting consumption.B 3.What is Mauss'idea about giving gifts?Are modern-day consumers unknowinglyA.Gift-giving is actually a trap of consumerism.representing Mauss'theory a little too well?B.It is the thought that counts when we give a gift.After all,many people today suffer not fromC.The fewer gifts we give,the more precious theythe lack of gifts,but from an overabundanceseem.)It was reported that the average AmericanD.Gift-giving is a social behavior that should beholiday shopper estimated they spent US$975banned.on presents in 2023,the highest amount sinceA 4.In which section of a newspaper will the text1999.And many gifts are unwanted and simplyappear?thrown out.A.Society.B.Business.C.Health.D.Entertainment.Modern-day gifting practices may be the sourceBof both awe and anger.On the one hand,by givingpresents you are engaging in an ancient behaviorOn Wednesday mornings,residents at Citrusthat makes us human by growing and sustaining ourPlace,a retirement community in the town,gatherrelationships.1On the other hand,it seems as iffor a weekly institution:30 minutes in virtual翻译：一方面，通过赠送礼物，你参与了一种古老reality.The activity is voluntary,and attendance is的行为，通过发展和维持我们的关系，使我们成为good.On this day,about a dozen participants sat人类。on seats in a circle,wearing VR headsets.Their分析：这是一个主从复合句。句子主干为you arevirtual schedule was packed:a hot-air balloon ride,engaging in an ancient behavior。that引导的定语从then a safari(探险活动)，then to the grocery store.句修饰先行项an ancient behavior.