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高中英语阅读写作素材之中国传统文化
中国元素 中国结 灯笼（素材+时文阅读+语法填空+书面表达）
第一部分 话题素材积累
中国结
A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of cord or rope to be a variety of shapes. Each shape has its own symbolic meaning.
中国结是用一根粗线或粗绳打结并编成各种形状的结。每一种形状都有其自身独特的象征意义。
Chinese knots gradually developed as a decoration during the Tang and Song Dynasties (618 AD-1279 AD), and prevailed from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 AD-1912 AD) up to now.
唐宋时期（公元618年－公元1279年），中国结逐渐成为一种饰品，并从明清时期（公元1368年－公元1912年）开始盛行至今。
Traditionally, Chinese knots are expected to ward off evil spirits and act as lucky charms. They are widely used today to decorate homes during festivities and celebrations. And they are also very common in traditional jade jewelry and clothes.
传统上，中国结被认为能辟邪和用作护身符。如今，它们被广泛用作庆祝活动期间的家居装饰。在传统的玉器首饰和衣物上也很常见。
In Chinese language,“knot” has the meanings of reunion, friendliness, warmth, marriage, love, etc. Chinese knots are often used to express some good wishes including happiness, prosperity,and love.
在汉语中，“结”有团圆、友好、温暖、婚姻、爱等含义。中国结常被用来表达一些美好的祝愿，包括幸福、繁荣和爱。
A Chinese knot, with its classic elegance and ever-changing patterns, is both practical and ornamental, fully reflecting the grace of Chinese culture. With the economic and cultural development,more and more Chinese people go abroad for business or study,which makes Chinese knots widely spread in the world. It's an elaborate gift full of Chinese culture.
中国结以其古典雅致和不断变化的图案，兼具实用性和装饰性，充分体现了中国文化的优美。随着经济和文化的发展，越来越多的中国人出国经商或学习，这使得中国结在世界各地广泛传播。中国结是一件蕴含中国文化的精致礼物。
Words and Expressions
① weave vt.织；编织
② symbolic adj.象征性的
③ prevail vi.盛行；普遍存在
④ up to now 到目前为止
⑤ charm n.符咒
⑥ festivity n.庆典；庆祝活动
⑦ reunion n.重逢；团聚
⑧ prosperity n.兴旺；繁荣
⑨ ornamental adj.装饰性的
⑩ elaborate adj.精心制作的
中国结 Chinese knots
辟邪 ward off evil spirits
护身符 lucky charms
挂饰 hanging decorations
灯笼
First Chinese lanterns were invented in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 AD-220 AD) and used as lamps and for the worship of the Buddha. Later, lanterns became widely known,especially during the time of festivals. In the Tang Dynasty (618 AD-907 AD) lanterns were used for festivities to show that the country was prosperous and the people were living in peace.
中国最早的灯笼出现在东汉时期（公元25年－公元220年），用于照明和敬奉佛陀。后来灯笼变得广为人知，尤其是在节日期间。在唐朝（公元618年一公元907年），灯笼用于庆祝活动是为了彰显国泰民安。
Today,in cities and rural areas, you can see lanterns adorning street lights, public buildings, shops, etc. Many families also hang lanterns on their windows, especially during festival seasons.
今天，在城市和农村地区，你可以看到人们用灯笼装饰着路灯、公共建筑和商店等。许多家庭也会在窗户上挂一些灯笼，尤其是在节日期间。
The Lantern Festival is one of the best days to view Chinese lanterns. Solving lantern riddles is one of the most interesting activities of the Lantern Festival. The lantern show is an attractive activity around the day of the Lantern Festival in many cities.
元宵节是观赏灯笼最好的日子之一。猜灯谜是元宵节最有趣的活动之一。在许多城市，灯会是元宵节前后的一项吸引人的活动。
The most common Chinese lanterns are red, oval/round,decorated with red or golden tassels. They also come in many different shapes,including cubes,cuboids, and cylinders.
中国最常见的灯笼是红色的、椭圆形／圆形的，装饰着红色或金色的流苏。它们也有许多不同的形状，包括立方体、长方体和圆柱体。
Red lanterns are symbols of wealth, fame, and prosperity. They are used to celebrate occasions of joy and harmony, such as weddings, a grand opening, family reunions, as well as the celebration of some festivals.
红灯笼是财富、名望和繁荣的象征。它们用在庆祝欢乐和和谐的场合，如婚礼、开业、家庭团聚，以及庆祝一些节日。
Words and Expressions
① worship n.崇拜
② prosperous adj.繁荣的；富裕的
③ adorn vt.装饰；装扮
④ oval adj.椭圆形的
⑤ tassel n.流苏
⑥ cuboid n.长方体
⑦ cylinder n.圆柱体
⑧ 灯谜 lantern riddles
⑨ 灯会 a lantern display/show
⑩ 挂灯 hanging lanterns
喜庆的氛围 a festive/joyous atmosphere
灯彩 colored light
元宵节 the Lantern Festival
吃汤圆 eat sweet dumplings
时文阅读
阅读理解&阅读七选五
A
Chinese fancy knots (中国结), also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture. They began as a form of traditional art in the Tang and Song Dynasties (朝代) in China, and became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Long ago, they found their way to Japan and other Southeast Asian countries, and were well received there. Now they are regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture.
As for the name itself, it is surely meaningful. The Chinese word for “knot”, jie, means “connection”. And the pronunciation of the Chinese word jie is very close to that of ji, “good luck”. As a result, Chinese knots are used as a way to express people’s strong wishes for marvellous things like happiness, love and good luck.
The knots are used widely in everyday life. They come in different sizes. Small ones are connected to jewellery (珠宝), clothes and gifts in order to draw people’s attention, while large ones are used to make a living room or study more beautiful. Whether large or small, they are named after their shapes and usages. For example, Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins, meaning “good things come in pairs”. Besides, Chinese knots are famous for their bright colors. Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. Red means good luck and happiness, green means health, and yellow means wealth.
All in all, the famous Chinese fancy knots fully show the Chinese culture. These brightly colored knots with their endless chains (链条) of knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.
1．What did the writer want to express in this passage
A．Ask people to buy Chinese fancy knots.
B．Introduce a traditional Chinese art form.
C．Teach people how to make a Chinese knot.
D．Describe the usages of Chinese fancy knots.
2．Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because of its .
A．pronunciation B．size C．shape and meaning D．color
3．Which is right according to the passage
A．The Chinese word for “knot” means “luck”.
B．Chinese knots became popular in the Song Dynasty.
C．All of the Chinese knots have the same sizes and colors.
D．Chinese knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.
4．What is the best title for this passage
A．Chinese CultureB．Chinese Knots C．Chinese Colors D．Chinese Life
B
Can knots be a form of art 5 . A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of rope to be a variety of shapes and varying complexity. Knot weavers can use a variety of colors, but they usually weave deep red ones. 6 .
History of Chinese knots
People may have originally made them to record information and convey messages before people started to write. One-hundred-thousand-year-old tools that were probably used to tie and untie knots have been discovered, and there is a reference to knots in ancient literature. 7 . It is known that they were used to symbolize and express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty era (618—907).
Ancient and modern use of artistic knots
Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning. 8 . For example, in ancient times and even now, lovers may give a knot as a sign of their love. The ‘true love knot’ and the ‘double happiness knot’ are given or used at weddings to express common love and growing old together in reality. Knots represent love and marriage in Chinese culture. So a knot given to a marriage partner or a couple means all these things and having children as well.
9
Along with being symbolic gifts or messages, knots are still used if they wear traditional Chinese clothing or as good luck charms (护身符). They are a means of fastening traditional instead of clothes buttons. Now, silk is most widely used to make these clothing knots. They are used as jewelry such as even rings, earrings and necklaces. They are sold as handicraft novelty items too.
A．It truly is in China
B．Knots are symbols of China
C．Modern usage of artistic knots
D．Knots can be seen in ancient China
E．The color red signifies good fortune
F．They therefore hold emotional value when given as gifts
G．But it isn’t known when they first started to be used symbolically
C
Chinese people have appreciated the beauty of lanterns for years. Like a lighthouse that lights up the way home, it is customary to admire the charm of lanterns during Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival. 10 .
Lantern shows are held throughout the country on such occasions. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, are two notable shows. 11 . On such occasions, ice sculptures create a fairy tale of light and color.
Mentioning Chinese lanterns would not be complete without mentioning a city in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, Zigong, often praised as the City of Lanterns. The custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907). 12 . To add to their beauty, Zigong artisans also use a variety of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.
Lantern production is now a driving force for the local economy, as most of large-scale lanterns used in festive shows are produced in Zigong. 13 . Visitors crowd into Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as a variety of other recreational activities.
The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, staging views of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. 14 .
For the Chinese, lanterns have not only lit up the night, but also brightened hearts that long for home.
A．These two festivals celebrate the reunion
B．In Northeast China, shows are held on snow and ice
C．The technique of making Chinese lanterns is far from easy
D．Zigong Lantern Show is also a major attraction for the city’s tourism
E．Most Chinese lanterns are made with wire structures and fabric coverings
F．Chinese lantern shows are especially popular with people from home and abroad
G．The annual Zigong Lantern Shows are now a name card for their hometown as well as their motherland
D
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival with great significance, which is on the 15th of the first lunar month, marking the end of New Year celebrations. Here are several things you should know about the Lantern Festival.
The Origins of Chinese lanterns
The origins of Chinese lanterns date back to the Stone Age. The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of lanterns, of which palace lanterns were the most fascinating. 15 Various lantern festivals became a hit during the Sui Dynasty, and during the Southern Song Dynasty, the custom of writing riddles on lantern arose. During the Qing Dynasty, magnificent exhibitions of lanterns were held in the capital city.
Eating small dumpling balls
Just as the name implies, an important part of the Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Festival, is to eat small dumpling balls made of sticky rice flour. We call these balls Yuan Xiao, or Tang Yuan. 16 The dumpling symbolizes family unity, completeness and happiness.
17
When it comes to the Lantern Festival, “Guessing lantern riddles” is an essential component. Lantern owners will write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns in advance. If visitore can answer the riddles, they will get a little gift.
Watching fireworks
At night, in addition to lighted lanterns, fireworks form a grand scene. Most families save some fireworks from the Spring Festival and set them off during the Lantern Festival. 18
Dragon dance
The dragon dance is often performed during the Chinese New Year period. 19 They are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community.
A．Guessing lantern riddles
B．Chinese dragons are a symbol of China.
C．The ways of celebrating the Lantern Festival
D．Obviously, they get the name from the festival.
E．All the Chinese people like watching dragon dance.
F．Later, decorative lanterns came to be used in festivals.
G．Some local governments will even organize a fireworks display.
第三部分 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。
Zigong, a city in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is known 20 the City of Lanterns. Chinese people 21 (appreciate) the beauty of lanterns for years, but the custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty. Most Chinese lanterns are made with wire structures and fabric coverings. 22 (add) to their beauty, Zigong craftsmen also use a 23 (various) of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.
Lantern production is now 24 driving force for the local economy, as most of the large-scale lanterns 25 (use) in festive shows are produced in Zigong. The annual Zigong Lantern Show is also a major attraction for the city’s tourism. Visitors flock to Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as various other entertaining 26 (activity).
The excellent skills of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, 27 (contribute) to spectacles of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. Zigong lanterns are now a name card for 28 hometown.
For the Chinese, lanterns have not only lit up the night, but also illuminated hearts 29 are anxious to go home to celebrate festivals with families.
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。
Originating in ancient China, the Chinese knot is a decorative art form, 30 involves tying silk strings into various patterns. It is believed to have been created during the Tang and Song dynasties. Throughout history, Chinese knots have played 31 significant role in traditional Chinese ceremonies and celebrations, symbolizing good luck and harmony.
Chinese knots come in 32 (vary) shapes and forms, each carrying its unique symbolism. Some popular designs include the “Double Coin Knot” representing wealth and success, the “Button Knot” symbolizing unity and friendship, and the “Good Luck Knot” signifying blessings and good fortune. These knots can be further decorated with beads, tassels or other decorations 33 (enhance) their beauty.
Chinese knots hold great significance in Chinese culture and are often used for decorative 34 (purpose) or as accessories (饰品). They can be seen on traditional clothing, handbags, home decorations, and even used as bookmarks. During festive occasions 35 Chinese New Year or weddings, these knots are 36 (common) used as decorations to create an auspicious (吉祥的) and joyful atmosphere.
In recent years, the art of Chinese knots 37 (gain) international recognition, with enthusiasts and collectors 38 (appreciate) its beauty and cultural value. Workshops and exhibitions 39 (hold) worldwide, allowing people to learn about this unique form of art and even try their hand at making their own Chinese knots.
第四部分 话题写作
假定你是李华，自己制作了一些中国结，想赠予英国朋友Tom所在的学校。请你给他写封信，简单说说：1.如何制作中国结；2.中国结的象征意义；3.中国结的用途。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：中国结 Chinese knot 丝绳 silk thread
Dear Tom,
How are you doing
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Yours,
Li Hua
假如你是高中生李华，你的外籍友人Mike最近参观了迪拜世博会的中国馆，对中国馆的外形很感兴趣，写信向你询问灯笼是什么，请你给他写一封回信，
内容包括：
1.灯笼的作用
2.灯笼的寓意
注意：
1.写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike:
I ‘m glad you have an interest in Chinese lantern.
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【参考答案】
时文阅读
1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了介绍一种中国传统艺术形式——中国结，介绍了其起源、传播、样式和文化内涵。
1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Chinese fancy knots(中国结), also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture.(中国花式结，也被称为中国结，在中国文化中非常重要)”结合下文对其起源、传播、样式和文化内涵的介绍可推知，作者在这篇文章中想介绍一种中国传统艺术形式。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“For example, Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins, meaning “good things come in pairs”.(例如，双币结被称为双钱结，因为它们的形状是中国古代的两个硬币，意思是“好事成双”)”可知，双币结被称为双钱结是因为它的形状和意义。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“These brightly colored knots with their endless chains (链条) of knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.(这些色彩鲜艳的结和无尽的结链意味着地球上的生命将永远延续下去)” 可知，中国结意味着地球上的生命将永远延续下去。故选D。
4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Chinese fancy knots(中国结), also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture. They began as a form of traditional art in the Tang and Song Dynasties(朝代)in China, and became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Long ago, they found their way to Japan and other Southeast Asian countries, and were well received there. Now they are regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture.(中国花式结，也被称为中国结，在中国文化中非常重要。它们起源于中国唐宋时期的一种传统艺术形式，并在明朝流行起来。很久以前，他们找到了通往日本和其他东南亚国家的路，并在那里受到了欢迎。现在它们被视为中国文化的象征之一)”结合本文主要介绍了中国结的其起源、传播、样式和文化内涵可知，本文主要介绍中国结。故B选项“中国结”最符合本文的最佳标题。故选B。
5．A 6．E 7．G 8．F 9．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国结这门艺术，包括其历史、在古代和现在的用法等情况。
5．前文“Can knots be a form of art (结能成为一种艺术吗)”提出结能否作为艺术的问题，后文“A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of rope to be a variety of shapes and varying complexity. (中国结是一种用一根绳子打结编织成各种形状和复杂程度的结)”介绍中国结的概念，因此A项“It truly is in China (在中国确实如此)”符合语境，说明结在中国的确是一门艺术，回答前文的问题，引出后文的概念，其中的China和后文的Chinese呼应。故选A。
6．前文“Knot weavers can use a variety of colors, but they usually weave deep red ones. (编织结的人可以使用各种颜色，但他们通常编织深红色的)”介绍结常常是深红色的，因此E项“The color red signifies good fortune (红色象征着好运)”符合语境，说明红色的寓意，解释用红色的原因，承接前文，其中的red在前文有同词复现。故选E。
7．前文“One-hundred-thousand-year-old tools that were probably used to tie and untie knots have been discovered, and there is a reference to knots in ancient literature. (已经发现了十万年以前可能用来打结和解开结的工具，古代文献中也有关于结的记载)”介绍已知的有关结的考古发现文献记载，后文“It is known that they were used to symbolize and express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty era (618—907). (已知的是，在唐代（618—907），它们被用来象征和表达思想和感情)”介绍已知的结在唐代的象征性用法，因此G项“But it isn’t known when they first started to be used symbolically (但不知道它们是什么时候开始被象征性地使用的)”符合语境，指出其首次象征性用法的时间是未知的，和前文构成转折，引出后文，其中的they指代前文的knots，symbolically与后文的symbolize呼应。故选G。
8．前文“Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning. (即使在今天，中国结仍然具有丰富的象征意义)”说明中国结具有象征意义，后文“For example, in ancient times and even now, lovers may give a knot as a sign of their love. (例如，在古代，甚至现在，恋人可能会给一个结作为他们的爱的标志)”举例说明恋人之间的结的象征意义，因此F项“They therefore hold emotional value when given as gifts (因此，作为礼物赠送时，它们具有情感价值)”符合语境，介绍中国结作为礼物时的情感价值，承接前文，后文的例子是对选项内容的支撑，其中的They指代前文的Chinese knots。故选F。
9．空处是段落标题，需统领段落内容，且需和其他段落标题一样是名词短语的形式。根据后文“Along with being symbolic gifts or messages, knots are still used if they wear traditional Chinese clothing or as good luck charms (护身符). (除了作为象征性的礼物或信息，如果他们穿着传统的中国服装，结仍然被使用，或作为好运的护身符)”可知，本段主要介绍结在现在的用处，因此C项“Modern usage of artistic knots (艺术结的现代用法)”符合语境，契合段落内容。故选C。
10．A 11．B 12．E 13．D 14．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统文化习俗：赏灯。
10．前一句“Like a lighthouse that lights up the way home, it is customary to admire the charm of lanterns during Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival.(就像灯塔照亮回家的路，人们习惯在元宵节和中秋节欣赏灯笼的魅力)”提到“在元宵节和中秋节，人们一般都要赏灯”，A项“这两个节日庆祝团圆”承接上一句，these two festivals指代Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival。故选A。
11．前文“Lantern shows are held throughout the country on such occasions. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, are two notable shows.(在这种场合，全国各地都会举行灯展。上海豫园灯展和中国东部江苏省南京市秦淮灯展是两个著名的灯展)”讲述了各地的灯展，列举了上海豫园和南京秦淮灯展，B项“在东北，节目都是在冰雪上举行的”符号语境，继续举例说明灯展的举行，与下一句“On such occasions, ice sculptures create a fairy tale of light and color.(在这样的场合，冰雕用灯光和色彩创造了一个五彩缤纷的童话世界)”构成逻辑上的承接关系。故选B。
12．下文“To add to their beauty, Zigong artisans also use a variety of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.(了增加它们的美感，自贡工匠还使用各种材料，如丝绸，纸，竹子，稻草，蚕茧甚至瓷器)”陈述了制作彩灯的材料，E项“大多数中国灯笼都是用金属丝和织物做成的”符合语境，说明了传统彩灯的制作材料，下一句进一步突出自贡彩灯在传统工艺的基础上又使用了一些其他的材料来增加美感。故选E。
13．上文“Lantern production is now a driving force for the local economy, as most of large-scale lanterns used in festive shows are produced in Zigong.(灯笼制作现在是当地经济的推动力，因为节日表演中使用的大多数大型灯笼都是自贡生产的)”说明了自贡的灯笼制作业推断了经济，下文“Visitors crowd into Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as a variety of other recreational activities.(游客涌入自贡赏花灯，以及各种其他娱乐活动)”讲述了自贡的花灯，因此推断D项“自贡灯展也是该市旅游的一大亮点”符合语境，呈上启下，说明了自贡的灯笼制作很好，自贡彩灯节是本市的一个旅游亮点，游客涌入自贡赏灯。故选D。
14．前一句“The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, staging views of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide.(自贡工匠的巧手也将这一国家级非物质遗产带到了国外，在全球70多个国家和地区的灯展上展示了色彩和欢乐的景象)”提到自贡的彩灯秀已经被带到了国外，G项“一年一度的自贡灯会现在已经成为他们家乡和祖国的名片”符合语境，说明自贡彩灯秀也成为本市和祖国的一张名片与前文是递进关系。故选G。
15．F 16．D 17．A 18．G 19．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述元宵节是中国的传统节日，具有重要意义。本文介绍几点你应该知道的关于元宵节的事情。
15．根据上文“The origins of Chinese lanterns date back to the Stone Age. The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of lanterns, of which palace lanterns were the most fascinating. (中国灯笼的起源可以追溯到石器时代。青铜时代的到来见证了各种灯笼的发展，其中最迷人的是宫灯。)”可推测下文讲灯笼发展成什么样子。F选项“后来，装饰灯笼被用于节日。”符合题意，故选F。
16．根据上文“Just as the name implies, an important part of the Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Festival, is to eat small dumpling balls made of sticky rice flour. We call these balls Yuan Xiao, or Tang Yuan. (顾名思义，灯笼节或元宵节的一个重要组成部分是吃糯米粉做的小汤圆。我们称这些球为元宵或汤圆。)”正如名字所暗示的，灯节或者元宵节或者说汤圆节的一个重要部分就是吃糯米粉做成的小汤圆。D选项“显然，他们的名字来自这个节日。”承接上文，符合题意，故选D。
17．本空是一个小标题。根据下文“When it comes to the Lantern Festival, “Guessing lantern riddles” is an essential component. (说到元宵节，“猜灯谜”是必不可少的组成部分。)”可知本段主题就是猜灯谜。选项A “猜灯谜”符合本段主旨。故选Ａ。
18．本段标题是“Watching fireworks (观看烟花)”。以及上文“Most families save some fireworks from the Spring Festival and set them off during the Lantern Festival. (大多数家庭从春节开始就存一些烟花，在元宵节的时候放。)”可知是关于放烟花活动的，G选项“甚至一些当地政府会举行烟花展。”顺承上文继续说烟花活动，符合本段主题，故选G。
19．根据上文“The dragon dance is often performed during the Chinese New Year period. (舞龙通常会在中国新年期间举行。)”再根据下文“They are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community. (他们被认为能给人们带来好运，因此舞龙的时间越长，它给社区带来的好运就越多。)”可知，设空处应为为什么在新年期间要舞龙，B选项“中国龙是中国的象征。”符合题意，故选B。
话题语法填空
20．as 21．have appreciated 22．To add 23．variety 24．a 25．used 26．activities 27．contributing 28．their 29．which/that
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍灯笼之城——自贡。
20．考查介词。句意：自贡，中国西南部四川省的一个城市，被称为灯笼之城。分析句子可知，这里考查be known as表“被称为”，为固定搭配。故填as。
21．考查时态。句意：多年来，中国人一直欣赏灯笼的美丽，但自贡早在唐代就开始了节日赏灯的习俗。分析句子可知，这里考查谓语动词，Chinese people与appreciate为主动关系，且由for years可知，这里应用现在完成时。故填have appreciated。
22．考查非谓语动词。句意：自贡的工匠们还使用了各种各样的材料，如丝绸、纸张、竹子、稻草、茧甚至瓷器，以增加其美感。分析句子可知，这里应用不定式作目的状语，且句首时首字母应大写。故填To add。
23．考查名词。句意：自贡的工匠们还使用了各种各样的材料，如丝绸、纸张、竹子、稻草、茧甚至瓷器，以增加其美感。分析句子可知，这里考查a variety of表“各种各样的”，为固定搭配。故填variety。
24．考查冠词。句意：灯笼生产现在是当地经济的驱动力，因为节日表演中使用的大多数大型灯笼都产自自贡。分析句子可知，这里表示“一个驱动力”，为泛指概念，且driving为辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
25．考查非谓语动词。句意：灯笼生产现在是当地经济的驱动力，因为节日表演中使用的大多数大型灯笼都产自自贡。分析句子可知，这里考查非谓语，the large-scale lanterns与use为被动关系，再由句意可知，这里应用过去分词作定语。故填used。
26．考查名词复数。句意：游客们蜂拥到自贡来欣赏灯笼，以及其它各种娱乐活动。由various可知，这里应用名词复数作宾语。故填activities。
27．考查非谓语动词。句意：自贡工匠的精湛技艺也将这项国家级非物质文化遗产带到了国外，为世界70多个国家和地区的灯展增添了色彩和欢乐。分析句子可知，这里考查非谓语，The excellent skills of Zigong craftsmen与contribute为主动关系，再由句意可知，这里应用现在分词作状语。故填contributing。
28．考查代词。句意：自贡灯笼现在成了他们家乡的名片。分析句子可知，这里应填their，表“他们的”，在本句中作定语，代指前文Zigong craftsmen。故填their。
29．考查定语从句。句意：对于中国人来说，灯笼不仅照亮了夜晚，也照亮了渴望回家与家人一起过节的心。分析句子可知，这里考查定语从句，先行词为hearts ，在从句中作主语，所以这里应用关系代词which或者that引导。故填which或者that。
30．which 31．a 32．various 33．to enhance 34．purposes 35．like 36．commonly 37．has gained 38．appreciating 39．are held
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了中国结，并说明了中国结在中国文化中的重要意义。
30．考查定语从句。句意：中国结起源于中国古代，是一种装饰艺术形式，包括将丝线打结成各种图案。分析句子结构，这是一个包含非限制性定语从句的复合句，先行词为：the Chinese knot，因先行词在定语从句中做主语指物，使用关系代词which引导定语从句，故填which。
31．考查冠词。句意：纵观历史，中国结在中国传统的仪式和庆祝活动中发挥了重要作用，象征着好运和和谐。分析句子结构，play a role in为固定短语，含义为“在……中起着……的作用”，符合句意，又因空白处后面词significant的第一个发音音素为辅音，故填a。
32．考查形容词。句意：中国结有各种各样的形状和形式，每一种都有其独特的象征意义。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作定语表示属性使用形容词，修饰后面名词，故填various。
33．考查非谓语动词。句意：这些结可以进一步用珠子、流苏或其他装饰物来装饰，以增强其美感。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语表示目的，使用动词不定式，故填to enhance。
34．考查名词。句意：中国结在中国文化中具有重要意义，经常被用作装饰或配饰。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾语使用名词，因空白处表示的是数目不确定的名词，使用复数表示泛指，故填purposes。
35．考查介词。句意：在中国新年或婚礼等节日场合，这些结通常被用作装饰，以营造吉祥快乐的气氛。根据上文“festive occasions(节日场合)”以及下文“Chinese New Year or weddings(中国新年)”可知下文是对上文的举例说明，空白处应填表示举例说明含义的介词，故填like。
36．考查副词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语使用副词，故填commonly。
37．考查时态。句意：近年来，中国结的艺术获得了国际认可，爱好者和收藏家都在欣赏它的美丽和文化价值。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语，根据时间状语In recent years(近年来)可知，句子表达的是过去发生的动作对现在的影响，谓语动词使用现在完成时，故填has gained。
38．考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾补，使用非谓语动词，因与其逻辑主语enthusiasts and collectors之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，使用现在分词，故填appreciating。
39．考查被动语态。句意：研讨会和展览在世界各地举行，让人们了解这种独特的艺术形式，甚至尝试制作自己的中国结。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语且与主语之间为被动关系，使用被动语态，因句子表达的是一种客观情况，使用一般现在时的被动语态，又因主语Workshops and exhibitions为复数，故填are held。
话题写作
Dear Tom,
How are you doing Recently I’ve made some Chinese knots and I would like to donate these knots to your school.
I twisted colorful silk threads into various shapes by myself, which were time-consuming. Traditionally, Chinese knots are expected to drive off evil spirits and act as lucky charms. Today the knots are commonly used as a hanging decoration such as in the home or car. Could you help me to give these hand-made knots to your school as a symbol of friendship
I’d really appreciate it if you could do me the favor.
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的信件。要求考生向英国朋友Tom写封信，告知他如何制作中国结，其象征意义以及用途。
【详解】1.词汇积累
最近：recently→ lately/of late
各种各样的：various→ a variety of
传统地：traditionally →conventional
驱赶：drive off → chase away
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Recently I’ve made some Chinese knots and I would like to donate these knots to your school.
拓展句：Recently I’ve made some Chinese knots, which I would like to donate to your school.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I twisted colorful silk threads into various shapes by myself, which were time-consuming.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I’d really appreciate it if you could do me the favor.（运用了if引导的状语从句和it做形式宾语）
Dear Mike:
I ‘m glad you have an interest in Chinese lanterns.
The lantern, or denglong, is the traditional lighting tool of China. In ancient times, it was usually covered by rice paper with a candle burning inside. Now, denglongs are still used in all kinds of celebrations. We light several denglongs during the Chinese New Year and enjoy denglong shows with family during the Lantern Festival.
In Chinese culture, denglong is a symbol of happiness, reunion and good luck. With diverse patterns and a color of bright red, it carries the best wishes for future life. You are welcome to come to China and enjoy it personally one day!
【分析】本篇书面表达属于告知信。要求考生给外籍友人Mike回信，告知他灯笼是什么。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad → happy/pleased
各种各样的：all kinds of → various/diverse
展览：show → display
亲自：personally → in person
2.句式拓展
原句：The lantern, or denglong, is the traditional lighting tool of China.
拓展句：The lantern, which is called denglong, is the traditional lighting tool of China.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I ‘m glad you have an interest in Chinese lanterns.(运用了省略连词that的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] In ancient times, it was usually covered by rice paper with a candle burning inside.(运用了with复合结构作伴随状语)
中国元素 中国结 灯笼（素材+时文阅读+语法填空+书面表达）
第一部分 话题素材积累
中国结
A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of cord or rope to be a variety of shapes. Each shape has its own symbolic meaning.
中国结是用一根粗线或粗绳打结并编成各种形状的结。每一种形状都有其自身独特的象征意义。
Chinese knots gradually developed as a decoration during the Tang and Song Dynasties (618 AD-1279 AD), and prevailed from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 AD-1912 AD) up to now.
唐宋时期（公元618年－公元1279年），中国结逐渐成为一种饰品，并从明清时期（公元1368年－公元1912年）开始盛行至今。
Traditionally, Chinese knots are expected to ward off evil spirits and act as lucky charms. They are widely used today to decorate homes during festivities and celebrations. And they are also very common in traditional jade jewelry and clothes.
传统上，中国结被认为能辟邪和用作护身符。如今，它们被广泛用作庆祝活动期间的家居装饰。在传统的玉器首饰和衣物上也很常见。
In Chinese language,“knot” has the meanings of reunion, friendliness, warmth, marriage, love, etc. Chinese knots are often used to express some good wishes including happiness, prosperity,and love.
在汉语中，“结”有团圆、友好、温暖、婚姻、爱等含义。中国结常被用来表达一些美好的祝愿，包括幸福、繁荣和爱。
A Chinese knot, with its classic elegance and ever-changing patterns, is both practical and ornamental, fully reflecting the grace of Chinese culture. With the economic and cultural development,more and more Chinese people go abroad for business or study,which makes Chinese knots widely spread in the world. It's an elaborate gift full of Chinese culture.
中国结以其古典雅致和不断变化的图案，兼具实用性和装饰性，充分体现了中国文化的优美。随着经济和文化的发展，越来越多的中国人出国经商或学习，这使得中国结在世界各地广泛传播。中国结是一件蕴含中国文化的精致礼物。
Words and Expressions
① weave vt.织；编织
② symbolic adj.象征性的
③ prevail vi.盛行；普遍存在
④ up to now 到目前为止
⑤ charm n.符咒
⑥ festivity n.庆典；庆祝活动
⑦ reunion n.重逢；团聚
⑧ prosperity n.兴旺；繁荣
⑨ ornamental adj.装饰性的
⑩ elaborate adj.精心制作的
中国结 Chinese knots
辟邪 ward off evil spirits
护身符 lucky charms
挂饰 hanging decorations
灯笼
First Chinese lanterns were invented in the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 AD-220 AD) and used as lamps and for the worship of the Buddha. Later, lanterns became widely known,especially during the time of festivals. In the Tang Dynasty (618 AD-907 AD) lanterns were used for festivities to show that the country was prosperous and the people were living in peace.
中国最早的灯笼出现在东汉时期（公元25年－公元220年），用于照明和敬奉佛陀。后来灯笼变得广为人知，尤其是在节日期间。在唐朝（公元618年一公元907年），灯笼用于庆祝活动是为了彰显国泰民安。
Today,in cities and rural areas, you can see lanterns adorning street lights, public buildings, shops, etc. Many families also hang lanterns on their windows, especially during festival seasons.
今天，在城市和农村地区，你可以看到人们用灯笼装饰着路灯、公共建筑和商店等。许多家庭也会在窗户上挂一些灯笼，尤其是在节日期间。
The Lantern Festival is one of the best days to view Chinese lanterns. Solving lantern riddles is one of the most interesting activities of the Lantern Festival. The lantern show is an attractive activity around the day of the Lantern Festival in many cities.
元宵节是观赏灯笼最好的日子之一。猜灯谜是元宵节最有趣的活动之一。在许多城市，灯会是元宵节前后的一项吸引人的活动。
The most common Chinese lanterns are red, oval/round,decorated with red or golden tassels. They also come in many different shapes,including cubes,cuboids, and cylinders.
中国最常见的灯笼是红色的、椭圆形／圆形的，装饰着红色或金色的流苏。它们也有许多不同的形状，包括立方体、长方体和圆柱体。
Red lanterns are symbols of wealth, fame, and prosperity. They are used to celebrate occasions of joy and harmony, such as weddings, a grand opening, family reunions, as well as the celebration of some festivals.
红灯笼是财富、名望和繁荣的象征。它们用在庆祝欢乐和和谐的场合，如婚礼、开业、家庭团聚，以及庆祝一些节日。
Words and Expressions
① worship n.崇拜
② prosperous adj.繁荣的；富裕的
③ adorn vt.装饰；装扮
④ oval adj.椭圆形的
⑤ tassel n.流苏
⑥ cuboid n.长方体
⑦ cylinder n.圆柱体
⑧ 灯谜 lantern riddles
⑨ 灯会 a lantern display/show
⑩ 挂灯 hanging lanterns
喜庆的氛围 a festive/joyous atmosphere
灯彩 colored light
元宵节 the Lantern Festival
吃汤圆 eat sweet dumplings
时文阅读
阅读理解&阅读七选五
A
Chinese fancy knots (中国结), also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture. They began as a form of traditional art in the Tang and Song Dynasties (朝代) in China, and became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Long ago, they found their way to Japan and other Southeast Asian countries, and were well received there. Now they are regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture.
As for the name itself, it is surely meaningful. The Chinese word for “knot”, jie, means “connection”. And the pronunciation of the Chinese word jie is very close to that of ji, “good luck”. As a result, Chinese knots are used as a way to express people’s strong wishes for marvellous things like happiness, love and good luck.
The knots are used widely in everyday life. They come in different sizes. Small ones are connected to jewellery (珠宝), clothes and gifts in order to draw people’s attention, while large ones are used to make a living room or study more beautiful. Whether large or small, they are named after their shapes and usages. For example, Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins, meaning “good things come in pairs”. Besides, Chinese knots are famous for their bright colors. Different colors have different traditional cultural meanings. Red means good luck and happiness, green means health, and yellow means wealth.
All in all, the famous Chinese fancy knots fully show the Chinese culture. These brightly colored knots with their endless chains (链条) of knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.
1．What did the writer want to express in this passage
A．Ask people to buy Chinese fancy knots.
B．Introduce a traditional Chinese art form.
C．Teach people how to make a Chinese knot.
D．Describe the usages of Chinese fancy knots.
2．Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because of its .
A．pronunciation B．size C．shape and meaning D．color
3．Which is right according to the passage
A．The Chinese word for “knot” means “luck”.
B．Chinese knots became popular in the Song Dynasty.
C．All of the Chinese knots have the same sizes and colors.
D．Chinese knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.
4．What is the best title for this passage
A．Chinese CultureB．Chinese Knots C．Chinese Colors D．Chinese Life
B
Can knots be a form of art 5 . A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of rope to be a variety of shapes and varying complexity. Knot weavers can use a variety of colors, but they usually weave deep red ones. 6 .
History of Chinese knots
People may have originally made them to record information and convey messages before people started to write. One-hundred-thousand-year-old tools that were probably used to tie and untie knots have been discovered, and there is a reference to knots in ancient literature. 7 . It is known that they were used to symbolize and express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty era (618—907).
Ancient and modern use of artistic knots
Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning. 8 . For example, in ancient times and even now, lovers may give a knot as a sign of their love. The ‘true love knot’ and the ‘double happiness knot’ are given or used at weddings to express common love and growing old together in reality. Knots represent love and marriage in Chinese culture. So a knot given to a marriage partner or a couple means all these things and having children as well.
9
Along with being symbolic gifts or messages, knots are still used if they wear traditional Chinese clothing or as good luck charms (护身符). They are a means of fastening traditional instead of clothes buttons. Now, silk is most widely used to make these clothing knots. They are used as jewelry such as even rings, earrings and necklaces. They are sold as handicraft novelty items too.
A．It truly is in China
B．Knots are symbols of China
C．Modern usage of artistic knots
D．Knots can be seen in ancient China
E．The color red signifies good fortune
F．They therefore hold emotional value when given as gifts
G．But it isn’t known when they first started to be used symbolically
C
Chinese people have appreciated the beauty of lanterns for years. Like a lighthouse that lights up the way home, it is customary to admire the charm of lanterns during Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival. 10 .
Lantern shows are held throughout the country on such occasions. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, are two notable shows. 11 . On such occasions, ice sculptures create a fairy tale of light and color.
Mentioning Chinese lanterns would not be complete without mentioning a city in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, Zigong, often praised as the City of Lanterns. The custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907). 12 . To add to their beauty, Zigong artisans also use a variety of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.
Lantern production is now a driving force for the local economy, as most of large-scale lanterns used in festive shows are produced in Zigong. 13 . Visitors crowd into Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as a variety of other recreational activities.
The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, staging views of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. 14 .
For the Chinese, lanterns have not only lit up the night, but also brightened hearts that long for home.
A．These two festivals celebrate the reunion
B．In Northeast China, shows are held on snow and ice
C．The technique of making Chinese lanterns is far from easy
D．Zigong Lantern Show is also a major attraction for the city’s tourism
E．Most Chinese lanterns are made with wire structures and fabric coverings
F．Chinese lantern shows are especially popular with people from home and abroad
G．The annual Zigong Lantern Shows are now a name card for their hometown as well as their motherland
D
The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival with great significance, which is on the 15th of the first lunar month, marking the end of New Year celebrations. Here are several things you should know about the Lantern Festival.
The Origins of Chinese lanterns
The origins of Chinese lanterns date back to the Stone Age. The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of lanterns, of which palace lanterns were the most fascinating. 15 Various lantern festivals became a hit during the Sui Dynasty, and during the Southern Song Dynasty, the custom of writing riddles on lantern arose. During the Qing Dynasty, magnificent exhibitions of lanterns were held in the capital city.
Eating small dumpling balls
Just as the name implies, an important part of the Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Festival, is to eat small dumpling balls made of sticky rice flour. We call these balls Yuan Xiao, or Tang Yuan. 16 The dumpling symbolizes family unity, completeness and happiness.
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When it comes to the Lantern Festival, “Guessing lantern riddles” is an essential component. Lantern owners will write riddles on a piece of paper and post them on the lanterns in advance. If visitore can answer the riddles, they will get a little gift.
Watching fireworks
At night, in addition to lighted lanterns, fireworks form a grand scene. Most families save some fireworks from the Spring Festival and set them off during the Lantern Festival. 18
Dragon dance
The dragon dance is often performed during the Chinese New Year period. 19 They are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community.
A．Guessing lantern riddles
B．Chinese dragons are a symbol of China.
C．The ways of celebrating the Lantern Festival
D．Obviously, they get the name from the festival.
E．All the Chinese people like watching dragon dance.
F．Later, decorative lanterns came to be used in festivals.
G．Some local governments will even organize a fireworks display.
第三部分 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。
Zigong, a city in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, is known 20 the City of Lanterns. Chinese people 21 (appreciate) the beauty of lanterns for years, but the custom of enjoying lanterns on festivals began in Zigong as early as the Tang Dynasty. Most Chinese lanterns are made with wire structures and fabric coverings. 22 (add) to their beauty, Zigong craftsmen also use a 23 (various) of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.
Lantern production is now 24 driving force for the local economy, as most of the large-scale lanterns 25 (use) in festive shows are produced in Zigong. The annual Zigong Lantern Show is also a major attraction for the city’s tourism. Visitors flock to Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as various other entertaining 26 (activity).
The excellent skills of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, 27 (contribute) to spectacles of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. Zigong lanterns are now a name card for 28 hometown.
For the Chinese, lanterns have not only lit up the night, but also illuminated hearts 29 are anxious to go home to celebrate festivals with families.
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。
Originating in ancient China, the Chinese knot is a decorative art form, 30 involves tying silk strings into various patterns. It is believed to have been created during the Tang and Song dynasties. Throughout history, Chinese knots have played 31 significant role in traditional Chinese ceremonies and celebrations, symbolizing good luck and harmony.
Chinese knots come in 32 (vary) shapes and forms, each carrying its unique symbolism. Some popular designs include the “Double Coin Knot” representing wealth and success, the “Button Knot” symbolizing unity and friendship, and the “Good Luck Knot” signifying blessings and good fortune. These knots can be further decorated with beads, tassels or other decorations 33 (enhance) their beauty.
Chinese knots hold great significance in Chinese culture and are often used for decorative 34 (purpose) or as accessories (饰品). They can be seen on traditional clothing, handbags, home decorations, and even used as bookmarks. During festive occasions 35 Chinese New Year or weddings, these knots are 36 (common) used as decorations to create an auspicious (吉祥的) and joyful atmosphere.
In recent years, the art of Chinese knots 37 (gain) international recognition, with enthusiasts and collectors 38 (appreciate) its beauty and cultural value. Workshops and exhibitions 39 (hold) worldwide, allowing people to learn about this unique form of art and even try their hand at making their own Chinese knots.
第四部分 话题写作
假定你是李华，自己制作了一些中国结，想赠予英国朋友Tom所在的学校。请你给他写封信，简单说说：1.如何制作中国结；2.中国结的象征意义；3.中国结的用途。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：中国结 Chinese knot 丝绳 silk thread
Dear Tom,
How are you doing
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Yours,
Li Hua
假如你是高中生李华，你的外籍友人Mike最近参观了迪拜世博会的中国馆，对中国馆的外形很感兴趣，写信向你询问灯笼是什么，请你给他写一封回信，
内容包括：
1.灯笼的作用
2.灯笼的寓意
注意：
1.写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mike:
I ‘m glad you have an interest in Chinese lantern.
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【参考答案】
时文阅读
1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了介绍一种中国传统艺术形式——中国结，介绍了其起源、传播、样式和文化内涵。
1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Chinese fancy knots(中国结), also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture.(中国花式结，也被称为中国结，在中国文化中非常重要)”结合下文对其起源、传播、样式和文化内涵的介绍可推知，作者在这篇文章中想介绍一种中国传统艺术形式。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“For example, Double Coin Knots are called Shuangqian Jie because they are in the shape of two ancient Chinese coins, meaning “good things come in pairs”.(例如，双币结被称为双钱结，因为它们的形状是中国古代的两个硬币，意思是“好事成双”)”可知，双币结被称为双钱结是因为它的形状和意义。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“These brightly colored knots with their endless chains (链条) of knots mean that life on earth will continue forever.(这些色彩鲜艳的结和无尽的结链意味着地球上的生命将永远延续下去)” 可知，中国结意味着地球上的生命将永远延续下去。故选D。
4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Chinese fancy knots(中国结), also called Chinese knots, are very important in Chinese culture. They began as a form of traditional art in the Tang and Song Dynasties(朝代)in China, and became popular in the Ming Dynasty. Long ago, they found their way to Japan and other Southeast Asian countries, and were well received there. Now they are regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culture.(中国花式结，也被称为中国结，在中国文化中非常重要。它们起源于中国唐宋时期的一种传统艺术形式，并在明朝流行起来。很久以前，他们找到了通往日本和其他东南亚国家的路，并在那里受到了欢迎。现在它们被视为中国文化的象征之一)”结合本文主要介绍了中国结的其起源、传播、样式和文化内涵可知，本文主要介绍中国结。故B选项“中国结”最符合本文的最佳标题。故选B。
5．A 6．E 7．G 8．F 9．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国结这门艺术，包括其历史、在古代和现在的用法等情况。
5．前文“Can knots be a form of art (结能成为一种艺术吗)”提出结能否作为艺术的问题，后文“A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of rope to be a variety of shapes and varying complexity. (中国结是一种用一根绳子打结编织成各种形状和复杂程度的结)”介绍中国结的概念，因此A项“It truly is in China (在中国确实如此)”符合语境，说明结在中国的确是一门艺术，回答前文的问题，引出后文的概念，其中的China和后文的Chinese呼应。故选A。
6．前文“Knot weavers can use a variety of colors, but they usually weave deep red ones. (编织结的人可以使用各种颜色，但他们通常编织深红色的)”介绍结常常是深红色的，因此E项“The color red signifies good fortune (红色象征着好运)”符合语境，说明红色的寓意，解释用红色的原因，承接前文，其中的red在前文有同词复现。故选E。
7．前文“One-hundred-thousand-year-old tools that were probably used to tie and untie knots have been discovered, and there is a reference to knots in ancient literature. (已经发现了十万年以前可能用来打结和解开结的工具，古代文献中也有关于结的记载)”介绍已知的有关结的考古发现文献记载，后文“It is known that they were used to symbolize and express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty era (618—907). (已知的是，在唐代（618—907），它们被用来象征和表达思想和感情)”介绍已知的结在唐代的象征性用法，因此G项“But it isn’t known when they first started to be used symbolically (但不知道它们是什么时候开始被象征性地使用的)”符合语境，指出其首次象征性用法的时间是未知的，和前文构成转折，引出后文，其中的they指代前文的knots，symbolically与后文的symbolize呼应。故选G。
8．前文“Even today, Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning. (即使在今天，中国结仍然具有丰富的象征意义)”说明中国结具有象征意义，后文“For example, in ancient times and even now, lovers may give a knot as a sign of their love. (例如，在古代，甚至现在，恋人可能会给一个结作为他们的爱的标志)”举例说明恋人之间的结的象征意义，因此F项“They therefore hold emotional value when given as gifts (因此，作为礼物赠送时，它们具有情感价值)”符合语境，介绍中国结作为礼物时的情感价值，承接前文，后文的例子是对选项内容的支撑，其中的They指代前文的Chinese knots。故选F。
9．空处是段落标题，需统领段落内容，且需和其他段落标题一样是名词短语的形式。根据后文“Along with being symbolic gifts or messages, knots are still used if they wear traditional Chinese clothing or as good luck charms (护身符). (除了作为象征性的礼物或信息，如果他们穿着传统的中国服装，结仍然被使用，或作为好运的护身符)”可知，本段主要介绍结在现在的用处，因此C项“Modern usage of artistic knots (艺术结的现代用法)”符合语境，契合段落内容。故选C。
10．A 11．B 12．E 13．D 14．G
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统文化习俗：赏灯。
10．前一句“Like a lighthouse that lights up the way home, it is customary to admire the charm of lanterns during Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival.(就像灯塔照亮回家的路，人们习惯在元宵节和中秋节欣赏灯笼的魅力)”提到“在元宵节和中秋节，人们一般都要赏灯”，A项“这两个节日庆祝团圆”承接上一句，these two festivals指代Lantern Festival and Mid -Autumn Festival。故选A。
11．前文“Lantern shows are held throughout the country on such occasions. Yuyuan Lantern Show in Shanghai and Qinhuai Lantern Show in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, are two notable shows.(在这种场合，全国各地都会举行灯展。上海豫园灯展和中国东部江苏省南京市秦淮灯展是两个著名的灯展)”讲述了各地的灯展，列举了上海豫园和南京秦淮灯展，B项“在东北，节目都是在冰雪上举行的”符号语境，继续举例说明灯展的举行，与下一句“On such occasions, ice sculptures create a fairy tale of light and color.(在这样的场合，冰雕用灯光和色彩创造了一个五彩缤纷的童话世界)”构成逻辑上的承接关系。故选B。
12．下文“To add to their beauty, Zigong artisans also use a variety of materials, such as silk, paper, bamboo, straw, cocoon and even porcelain.(了增加它们的美感，自贡工匠还使用各种材料，如丝绸，纸，竹子，稻草，蚕茧甚至瓷器)”陈述了制作彩灯的材料，E项“大多数中国灯笼都是用金属丝和织物做成的”符合语境，说明了传统彩灯的制作材料，下一句进一步突出自贡彩灯在传统工艺的基础上又使用了一些其他的材料来增加美感。故选E。
13．上文“Lantern production is now a driving force for the local economy, as most of large-scale lanterns used in festive shows are produced in Zigong.(灯笼制作现在是当地经济的推动力，因为节日表演中使用的大多数大型灯笼都是自贡生产的)”说明了自贡的灯笼制作业推断了经济，下文“Visitors crowd into Zigong to enjoy lanterns, as well as a variety of other recreational activities.(游客涌入自贡赏花灯，以及各种其他娱乐活动)”讲述了自贡的花灯，因此推断D项“自贡灯展也是该市旅游的一大亮点”符合语境，呈上启下，说明了自贡的灯笼制作很好，自贡彩灯节是本市的一个旅游亮点，游客涌入自贡赏灯。故选D。
14．前一句“The skillful hands of Zigong craftsmen have also taken this national intangible heritage abroad, staging views of color and delight at lantern shows in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide.(自贡工匠的巧手也将这一国家级非物质遗产带到了国外，在全球70多个国家和地区的灯展上展示了色彩和欢乐的景象)”提到自贡的彩灯秀已经被带到了国外，G项“一年一度的自贡灯会现在已经成为他们家乡和祖国的名片”符合语境，说明自贡彩灯秀也成为本市和祖国的一张名片与前文是递进关系。故选G。
15．F 16．D 17．A 18．G 19．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述元宵节是中国的传统节日，具有重要意义。本文介绍几点你应该知道的关于元宵节的事情。
15．根据上文“The origins of Chinese lanterns date back to the Stone Age. The coming of the Bronze Age saw the development of various kinds of lanterns, of which palace lanterns were the most fascinating. (中国灯笼的起源可以追溯到石器时代。青铜时代的到来见证了各种灯笼的发展，其中最迷人的是宫灯。)”可推测下文讲灯笼发展成什么样子。F选项“后来，装饰灯笼被用于节日。”符合题意，故选F。
16．根据上文“Just as the name implies, an important part of the Lantern Festival, or Yuan Xiao Festival, is to eat small dumpling balls made of sticky rice flour. We call these balls Yuan Xiao, or Tang Yuan. (顾名思义，灯笼节或元宵节的一个重要组成部分是吃糯米粉做的小汤圆。我们称这些球为元宵或汤圆。)”正如名字所暗示的，灯节或者元宵节或者说汤圆节的一个重要部分就是吃糯米粉做成的小汤圆。D选项“显然，他们的名字来自这个节日。”承接上文，符合题意，故选D。
17．本空是一个小标题。根据下文“When it comes to the Lantern Festival, “Guessing lantern riddles” is an essential component. (说到元宵节，“猜灯谜”是必不可少的组成部分。)”可知本段主题就是猜灯谜。选项A “猜灯谜”符合本段主旨。故选Ａ。
18．本段标题是“Watching fireworks (观看烟花)”。以及上文“Most families save some fireworks from the Spring Festival and set them off during the Lantern Festival. (大多数家庭从春节开始就存一些烟花，在元宵节的时候放。)”可知是关于放烟花活动的，G选项“甚至一些当地政府会举行烟花展。”顺承上文继续说烟花活动，符合本段主题，故选G。
19．根据上文“The dragon dance is often performed during the Chinese New Year period. (舞龙通常会在中国新年期间举行。)”再根据下文“They are believed to bring good luck to people, therefore the longer the dragon in the dance, the more luck it will bring to the community. (他们被认为能给人们带来好运，因此舞龙的时间越长，它给社区带来的好运就越多。)”可知，设空处应为为什么在新年期间要舞龙，B选项“中国龙是中国的象征。”符合题意，故选B。
话题语法填空
20．as 21．have appreciated 22．To add 23．variety 24．a 25．used 26．activities 27．contributing 28．their 29．which/that
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍灯笼之城——自贡。
20．考查介词。句意：自贡，中国西南部四川省的一个城市，被称为灯笼之城。分析句子可知，这里考查be known as表“被称为”，为固定搭配。故填as。
21．考查时态。句意：多年来，中国人一直欣赏灯笼的美丽，但自贡早在唐代就开始了节日赏灯的习俗。分析句子可知，这里考查谓语动词，Chinese people与appreciate为主动关系，且由for years可知，这里应用现在完成时。故填have appreciated。
22．考查非谓语动词。句意：自贡的工匠们还使用了各种各样的材料，如丝绸、纸张、竹子、稻草、茧甚至瓷器，以增加其美感。分析句子可知，这里应用不定式作目的状语，且句首时首字母应大写。故填To add。
23．考查名词。句意：自贡的工匠们还使用了各种各样的材料，如丝绸、纸张、竹子、稻草、茧甚至瓷器，以增加其美感。分析句子可知，这里考查a variety of表“各种各样的”，为固定搭配。故填variety。
24．考查冠词。句意：灯笼生产现在是当地经济的驱动力，因为节日表演中使用的大多数大型灯笼都产自自贡。分析句子可知，这里表示“一个驱动力”，为泛指概念，且driving为辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
25．考查非谓语动词。句意：灯笼生产现在是当地经济的驱动力，因为节日表演中使用的大多数大型灯笼都产自自贡。分析句子可知，这里考查非谓语，the large-scale lanterns与use为被动关系，再由句意可知，这里应用过去分词作定语。故填used。
26．考查名词复数。句意：游客们蜂拥到自贡来欣赏灯笼，以及其它各种娱乐活动。由various可知，这里应用名词复数作宾语。故填activities。
27．考查非谓语动词。句意：自贡工匠的精湛技艺也将这项国家级非物质文化遗产带到了国外，为世界70多个国家和地区的灯展增添了色彩和欢乐。分析句子可知，这里考查非谓语，The excellent skills of Zigong craftsmen与contribute为主动关系，再由句意可知，这里应用现在分词作状语。故填contributing。
28．考查代词。句意：自贡灯笼现在成了他们家乡的名片。分析句子可知，这里应填their，表“他们的”，在本句中作定语，代指前文Zigong craftsmen。故填their。
29．考查定语从句。句意：对于中国人来说，灯笼不仅照亮了夜晚，也照亮了渴望回家与家人一起过节的心。分析句子可知，这里考查定语从句，先行词为hearts ，在从句中作主语，所以这里应用关系代词which或者that引导。故填which或者that。
30．which 31．a 32．various 33．to enhance 34．purposes 35．like 36．commonly 37．has gained 38．appreciating 39．are held
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了中国结，并说明了中国结在中国文化中的重要意义。
30．考查定语从句。句意：中国结起源于中国古代，是一种装饰艺术形式，包括将丝线打结成各种图案。分析句子结构，这是一个包含非限制性定语从句的复合句，先行词为：the Chinese knot，因先行词在定语从句中做主语指物，使用关系代词which引导定语从句，故填which。
31．考查冠词。句意：纵观历史，中国结在中国传统的仪式和庆祝活动中发挥了重要作用，象征着好运和和谐。分析句子结构，play a role in为固定短语，含义为“在……中起着……的作用”，符合句意，又因空白处后面词significant的第一个发音音素为辅音，故填a。
32．考查形容词。句意：中国结有各种各样的形状和形式，每一种都有其独特的象征意义。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作定语表示属性使用形容词，修饰后面名词，故填various。
33．考查非谓语动词。句意：这些结可以进一步用珠子、流苏或其他装饰物来装饰，以增强其美感。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语表示目的，使用动词不定式，故填to enhance。
34．考查名词。句意：中国结在中国文化中具有重要意义，经常被用作装饰或配饰。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾语使用名词，因空白处表示的是数目不确定的名词，使用复数表示泛指，故填purposes。
35．考查介词。句意：在中国新年或婚礼等节日场合，这些结通常被用作装饰，以营造吉祥快乐的气氛。根据上文“festive occasions(节日场合)”以及下文“Chinese New Year or weddings(中国新年)”可知下文是对上文的举例说明，空白处应填表示举例说明含义的介词，故填like。
36．考查副词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语使用副词，故填commonly。
37．考查时态。句意：近年来，中国结的艺术获得了国际认可，爱好者和收藏家都在欣赏它的美丽和文化价值。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语，根据时间状语In recent years(近年来)可知，句子表达的是过去发生的动作对现在的影响，谓语动词使用现在完成时，故填has gained。
38．考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作宾补，使用非谓语动词，因与其逻辑主语enthusiasts and collectors之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，使用现在分词，故填appreciating。
39．考查被动语态。句意：研讨会和展览在世界各地举行，让人们了解这种独特的艺术形式，甚至尝试制作自己的中国结。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语且与主语之间为被动关系，使用被动语态，因句子表达的是一种客观情况，使用一般现在时的被动语态，又因主语Workshops and exhibitions为复数，故填are held。
话题写作
Dear Tom,
How are you doing Recently I’ve made some Chinese knots and I would like to donate these knots to your school.
I twisted colorful silk threads into various shapes by myself, which were time-consuming. Traditionally, Chinese knots are expected to drive off evil spirits and act as lucky charms. Today the knots are commonly used as a hanging decoration such as in the home or car. Could you help me to give these hand-made knots to your school as a symbol of friendship
I’d really appreciate it if you could do me the favor.
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的信件。要求考生向英国朋友Tom写封信，告知他如何制作中国结，其象征意义以及用途。
【详解】1.词汇积累
最近：recently→ lately/of late
各种各样的：various→ a variety of
传统地：traditionally →conventional
驱赶：drive off → chase away
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Recently I’ve made some Chinese knots and I would like to donate these knots to your school.
拓展句：Recently I’ve made some Chinese knots, which I would like to donate to your school.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I twisted colorful silk threads into various shapes by myself, which were time-consuming.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I’d really appreciate it if you could do me the favor.（运用了if引导的状语从句和it做形式宾语）
Dear Mike:
I ‘m glad you have an interest in Chinese lanterns.
The lantern, or denglong, is the traditional lighting tool of China. In ancient times, it was usually covered by rice paper with a candle burning inside. Now, denglongs are still used in all kinds of celebrations. We light several denglongs during the Chinese New Year and enjoy denglong shows with family during the Lantern Festival.
In Chinese culture, denglong is a symbol of happiness, reunion and good luck. With diverse patterns and a color of bright red, it carries the best wishes for future life. You are welcome to come to China and enjoy it personally one day!
【分析】本篇书面表达属于告知信。要求考生给外籍友人Mike回信，告知他灯笼是什么。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad → happy/pleased
各种各样的：all kinds of → various/diverse
展览：show → display
亲自：personally → in person
2.句式拓展
原句：The lantern, or denglong, is the traditional lighting tool of China.
拓展句：The lantern, which is called denglong, is the traditional lighting tool of China.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I ‘m glad you have an interest in Chinese lanterns.(运用了省略连词that的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] In ancient times, it was usually covered by rice paper with a candle burning inside.(运用了with复合结构作伴随状语)