高中英语阅读写作素材之中国传统文化
中国艺术 书法(素材+语法填空+书面表达)
第一部分 话题素材积累
Chinese calligraphy is a traditional form of writing Chinese characters through the use of ink and a brush,which has been rooted in China through centuries of practice.
中国书法是一种用墨和毛笔书写汉字的传统形式,它经过数百年实践,已经植根于中国。
Chinese calligraphy is an art of turning Chinese characters into images through pressure and speed ariations of the pointed Chinese brush. It emphasizes the expression of emotions while being a mental exercise to an artist which coordinates the body and the mind to select the best style for the presentation of the content of Chinese characters.
中国书法是一种通过毛笔尖的压力和速度变化把汉字变成图像的艺术。它强调情感的表达,同时也是艺术家的一种心理锻炼,它需要协调身体和心灵,从而选择最佳的风格来呈现汉字的内容。
Chinese calligraphy contains the essence of Chinese culture. Calligraphy is one of four noble arts in China. It is a connective dimension where the Chinese language,history,philosophy,and aesthetics merge.
中国书法蕴含着中国文化的精髓。书法是中国四大艺术之一。它融合了汉语、历史、哲学和美学。
During their long history of development,Chinese characters have evolved into many different script forms,such as the seal script,official script,regular script,running script and cursive script.
汉字在其漫长的发展史中演化成了许多不同的书写形式,如篆书、隶书、楷书、行书和草书。
The greatest exponents of Chinese calligraphy were Wang Xizhi and his son Wang Xianzhi in the 4th century.Few of their original works have survived,but a number of their writings were engraved on stone tablets or made into woodblocks,and rubbings were made from them.
中国书法最伟大的倡导者是公元4世纪的王義之和他的儿子王献之。他们的原作保存下来的很少,但他们的许多书法作品被刻在石碑上或制成木刻印版,并拓印成拓本。
Words and Expressions
① calligraphy n.书法;书法艺术
② variation n.变化
③ coordinate vt.使协调;使相配合
④ aesthetics n.美学
⑤ merge vi.合并;融合
⑥ evolve vi.逐步发展;逐步演变
⑦ script n.笔迹
⑧ exponent n.倡导者
⑨ engrave vt.在······上雕刻
⑩ woodblock n.木刻印版
rubbing n.拓本
文房四宝 the Four Treasures of the Study
宣纸 xuan paper;rice paper
砚台 the inkstone
第二部分 话题语法填空
一、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese brush calligraphy is one of the most important art forms in China.
The origin of Chinese brush calligraphy is unknown, but local 1(tale) _________ say it goes back over 4,000 years to the time of the legendary(传说的)Yellow Emperor. At that time characters 2 _________ (carve) on animal bones or tortoise shells. Only after Emperor Qinshihuang unified China 3_________his rule did it really gain in popularity as a common art form. Qinshihuang set regular rules for Chinese characters, 4 (make) it easier for people to learn. This Chinese art form continued to progress and during the Tang Dynasty(618 AD-907 AD) 5_________ new type of the cursive script(草书)was formed.It is written freely,but it's not easy_________6 (read).
Today Chinese brush calligraphy is once again a subject in schools and an art form highly 7_________ (appreciate) across the world. Anyone can practise it and 8_________is required is a simple set including a brush, ink 9_________paper.Practising this art 10_________(consistent) can develop personal character and is of great benefit to health.
二、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Calligraphy (书法), 1 (consider) as one of the unique traditional Chinese arts, has a long history of about 1000 years. It is not only a tool of cultural communication 2 an artistic treasure with shining and extraordinary beauty. As the representative of Chinese art, it 3 (know) as the most ancient artistic form in the eastern world. Calligraphy has influenced the world widely and has even been introduced to many neighboring 4 (country).
To practise calligraphy 5 (require) the basic tools of four treasures of study as well as much concentration on guiding the soft writing brush charged with fluid ink, and writing on the paper 6 the ink will spread quickly. Once the brush movement hesitates, a black mark is created, so speed, 7 (strong) and agility (敏捷) is the essence of fine artwork. When writing, many calligraphers will forget all worries and even 8 (they), combining all thoughts in the beauty of their art. Thus it also can shape and improve a person’s temper and promote well being.
Calligraphy, 9 a mirror, is a silent reflection of the soul.Today, although various modern ways have been substituted for the original calligraphy, 10 (especial) which is created with a writing brush, people still love the ancient form and practise it untiringly.
第三部分 话题写作
假定你是李华,你校书法社将于本周末举行社团活动。作为书法社社长,你想邀请外教Mr.Smith来参加活动。请你给他写一封邮件,要点如下:1.时间和地点;2.内容:听讲座并参加中国书法体验活动。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Smith,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua
【参考答案】
话题语法填空
一、
tales 2. were carved 3. under 4. making 5. a
to read 7. appreciated 8. what 9. and 10. consistently
【分析】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了中国毛笔书法的历史及特点。
1.tales 考查名词复数。tale是可数名词,根据谓语动词say的形式可知,tale有复数含义,故填tales.
2.were carved 考查动词时态语态。根据句中时间状语At that time 可知,用一般过去时,又因主语 characters 与动词carve之间是被动关系,所以要用被动语态,故填were carved.
3.under 考查介词。under one's rule为固定搭配,意为“在某人统治之下”。
4.making 考查非谓语动词。动词make的逻辑主语是前面整句话所讲述的内容,两者之间是主动关系,故用动词-ing形式作状语,表结果。
5.a 考查冠词。type是可数名词,这里指“一种新的草书形式”,故用不定冠词a修饰。
6.to read 考查非谓语动词。“it is+形容词+to do sth.”为固定句型,意为“做某事是······的”,故填to read.
7.appreciated 考查非谓语动词。动词appreciate 与其逻辑主语an art form之间是被动关系,故用过去分词作后置定语。
8.what 考查主语从句。根据句意“所需的东西就是一套简单的(书写)工具”可知,此处应用what引导主语从句,表示“····的东西”。
9.and 考查连词。这里用并列连词and连接前后并列的书写工具“墨”和“纸”。
10.consistently 考查副词。作状语,修饰非谓语动词practising,用副词,表程度,作“始终如一地”讲,故填副词consistently.
二、
1.considered 2.but 3.is known 4.countries 5.requires 6.where 7.strength 8.themselves 9.like 10.especially
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍中国的独特的传统的艺术之一——书法。
1.考查过去分词作后置定语。句意:书法,被认为是中国独特的传统艺术之一,有着大约1000年的悠久历史。此处Calligraphy 和consider之间是一种被动关系,是过去分词作后置定语,故填considered。
2.考查固定搭配。句意:它不仅是一种文化交流的工具,更是一种艺术瑰宝,闪耀着非凡的美。固定搭配:not only…but also…“不但……而且……”。故填but。
3.考查一般现在时态的被动语态。句意:作为中国艺术的代表,它被称为东方最古老的艺术形式。固定短语:be known as“作为……而著称”。这里在叙述一个客观事实,且主语是单数第三人称it,故填is known。
4.考查名词复数。句意:书法在世界范围内产生了广泛的影响,甚至被引入到许多邻国。根据many后面跟名词复数,可知这里用country的复数形式,故填countries。
5.考查一般现在时态和主谓一致。句意:练习书法不仅需要四宝的基本工具,还需要专注于引导充满液体墨水的软毛笔,以及在纸上写字,因为墨水很快就会扩散。动词不定式作主语谓语动词用单数形式,且这里在讲述一个客观事实,所以句子用一般现在时态,故填requires。
6.考查定语从句。句意:练习书法不仅需要四宝的基本工具,还需要专注于引导充满液体墨水的软毛笔,以及在纸上写字,因为墨水很快就会扩散。此处paper作先行词,在后面的定语从句中作地点状语,故填where。
7.考查名词。句意:一旦画笔运动犹豫,就会产生一个黑色的标记,因此速度、力量和敏捷性是优秀作品的精髓。分析句子结构,这里是并列的名词作主语,所给词strong是形容词,其名词是strength“力气,力量”,故填strength。
8.考查反身代词。句意:许多书法家在书写时,会忘却一切烦恼,甚至忘乎所以,将一切思想融于艺术之美中。此处用反身代词作宾语,甚至忘了“自己”,故填themselves。
9.考查介词。句意:书法就像一面镜子,是心灵的无声反映。介词like“像……一样”,故填like。
10.考查副词。句意:虽然各种各样的现代方式已经取代了原来的书法,特别是用毛笔创作的书法,但人们仍然热爱这种古老的形式,并不懈地练习它。此处用副词后面的整个句子,故填especially。
【点睛】分析定语从句关键抓住两点:第一、找准先行词;第二、看先行词在定语从句中所作的成分。先行词往往为名词或代词,如本题第6小题中先行词为名词paper,再分析先行词paper在定语从句中所作的成分,将先行词paper带到从句中可知,只能作地点状语,故确定关系词where。
话题写作
One possible version:
Dear Mr.Smith,
I'm writing on behalf of our calligraphy club to invite you to come to the Student Activity Center for some activities with us from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. this weekend.
As an important part of traditional Chinese culture,calligraphy serves the purpose of conveying thoughts and showing the beauty of lines. Not only is it a practical technique for writing Chinese characters, but also it's a unique art form to purify our souls. You will enjoy a lecture about Chinese calligraphy and appreciate masterpieces of some celebrities.After that, you will be exposed to some hands-on activities.
Looking forward to your reply!
Yours,
Li Hua