01.中国文化中的“龙”元素
一、阅读理解
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By tradition, on Lunar New Year, you’re supposed to put on new clothes, from inner to outer ones. If they’re the lucky red, all the better. You can never have too much luck.
But when you turn a multiple of 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and so on — the tradition gets extended: Red underwear every day of that lunar calendar year. When I first heard about the practice a few years ago, I considered it nonsense. It also seemed ridiculous to buy so many pairs in a color vivid under light clothes. My practical immigrant Chinese parents, an engineer and scientist, didn’t pass this tradition down. Adding another superstition (迷信) also seemed like a thing I could do without. But as I approach my fourth time around the wheel for the “Year of the Dragon,” — in what’s known as “ben ming nian” or the threshold year — I’ve been reflecting upon the milestones of those past intervals: puberty at age 12, moving across the country for a job at 24 and giving birth to my twin sons at 36.
The more I’ve looked into the practice, the more I realize the significance of its popularity. As an American-born Chinese, I have always adopted and adapted what comes from my birthplace. Logically, I know it won’t matter if I wear red or not, but for me, for now, this shared tradition strengthens my bond with my culture.
So often, life goes by so quickly before we could realize. Days become weeks, months, years and suddenly a dozen years go by. My newborns have grown into tweens and I’ve transformed from not quite middle-aged to now very much so. With the turn of the Lunar New Year, I value a chance to reflect on my past struggles and how I found a way through.
It’s a mindset we could all benefit from.
1. What is the tradition on Lunar New Year
A. Wearing lucky red clothes all year round.
B. Putting on new clothes from head to toe.
C. Never having too many lucky clothes.
D. Extending the superstition at a multiple of 12.
2. Why did the author mention her parents
A. To prove it is ridiculous to wear red clothes.
B. To honor her practical immigrant parents.
C. To blame her parents for not passing the tradition down.
D. To justify her not following the extended tradition.
3. What finally changed the author’s attitude to the practice
A. Her approaching the age of 48. B. Its connection with her culture.
C. Her illogical thinking patterns. D. Its popularity among immigrants.
4. What might the author do at her fourth time around the wheel
A. Reflect on her way through. B. Develop a new beneficial mindset.
C. Buy underwear in the vivid red. D. Realize time going by quickly.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B 4. C
【解析】这是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了作者通过自己的体会和感触介绍了穿红色在中国农历新年和本命年的意义。
1. 细节理解题。文章第一段讲到“By tradition, on Lunar New Year, you’re supposed to put on new clothes, from inner to outer ones. (按照传统，在农历新年，你应该穿上新衣服，从内到外。)”可知，农历新年的传统是从头到脚穿上新衣服。故选B。
2. 推理判断题。文章第二段讲到“When I first heard about the practice a few years ago, I considered it nonsense. It also seemed ridiculous to buy so many pairs in a color vivid under light clothes. My practical immigrant Chinese parents, an engineer and scientist, didn’t pass this tradition down. (几年前，当我第一次听说这种做法时，我认为这是无稽之谈。买这么多颜色鲜艳的浅色衣服似乎也很可笑。我务实的中国移民父母是一名工程师和科学家，他们没有把这一传统传下来。)”可知，作者提到她的父母是为她不遵循传统辩解。故选D。
3. 细节理解题。文章第三段讲到“As an American-born Chinese, I have always adopted and adapted what comes from my birthplace. Logically, I know it won’t matter if I wear red or not, but for me, for now, this shared tradition strengthens my bond with my culture.( 作为一个在美国出生的中国人，我一直采用和适应来自我出生地的东西。从逻辑上讲，我知道我是否穿红色并不重要，但对我来说，就目前而言，这种共同的传统加强了我与我的文化的联系。)”可知，最终改变了作者对习俗的态度是因为这个习俗与她的文化有关。故选B。
4. 推理判断题。文章倒数第二段讲到“Logically, I know it won’t matter if I wear red or not, but for me, for now, this shared tradition strengthens my bond with my culture. (从逻辑上讲，我知道我是否穿红色并不重要，但对我来说，就目前而言，这种共同的传统加强了我与我的文化的联系。)”以及最后一段“My newborns have grown into tweens and I’ve transformed from not quite middle-aged to now very much so. With the turn of the Lunar New Year, I value a chance to reflect on my past struggles and how I found a way through.( 我的新生儿已经长成了十一二岁的孩子，我已经从不到中年变成了现在的中年。随着农历新年的到来，我很珍惜有机会反思我过去的挣扎，以及我是如何找到出路的。)”可知，由文章最后两段可知作者对于本命年穿红色内衣的态度改变了，开始接纳这一传统。因此在她即将到达第四个本命年的时候，她可能会买红色内衣来穿。故选C。
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Chinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the most diverse cooking heritage in the world. More than just delicious dishes, it reflects the distinctive and profound Chinese culture. With its long history, some of the Chinese food is listed into the intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产) of the nation. We’ve chosen four dishes from the list, some of which you may find quite familiar with.
1. Nanxiang Steamed Bun
With a history of about 150 years, Nanxiang steamed bun (also known as Nanxiang xiaolongmantou or Nanxiang xiaolongbao), is still one signature dish of Chinese cuisine. It is famous for its thin wrapping and rich filling. When having the steamed bun, keep in mind to take a small bite first and enjoy the tasty juice that flows into your mouth.
2. Zhoucun Sesame Seed Cake
Zhoucun sesame seed cake is a healthy and nutritious snack suitable for the young and the old. It has a long history of around 1,800 years, and is named after its place of origin, Zhoucun village of Zibo, Shandong Province. It is widely known for being "shaped like the full moon, thin as an autumn leaf; breaking into pieces of jade (玉) when dropped on the floor, leaving a strong flavour in your mouth".
3. Dragon Beard Noodles
With great popularity in northern China, dragon beard noodles have a history of more than 300 years. It is not clear exactly how they were created in the first place, but the legend says that a royal chef first made them to please the emperor in the Ming Dynasty. It is said that they got the name for being almost as thin as a human hair.
4. Beijing Roast Duck
The history of Beijing roast duck can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was on the menu of the imperial family. It later became popular among the common people, as some royal chefs began to open their own restaurants. Today, it’s without any doubt one of the most famous
Chinese dishes, and there is hardly any tourist who would take the risk of missing it during their trip to Beijing.
5. What is Nanxiang steamed bun known for
A. Its long history and strong flavour.
B. Its round shape and tasty juice.
C. Its thin wrapping and rich filling.
D. Its light flavour and delicious filling.
6. What do we know about Zhoucun sesame seed cake
A. It was created by a royal chef who wanted to please the emperor.
B. It has a history of 300 years.
C. It is named after the place where it was created.
D. It is not suitable for the old.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. Top Four Chinese Dishes
B. A Bite of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
C. Stories Behind Chinese Snacks
D. Taking a Chinese Food Tour
【答案】5. C 6. C 7. B
【解析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了中餐——中国的非物质文化遗产。
5. 细节理解题。根据第二段“With a history of about 150 years, Nanxiang steamed bun (also known as Nanxiang xiaolongmantou or Nanxiang xiaolongbao), is still one signature dish of Chinese cuisine. It is famous for its thin wrapping and rich filling. When having the steamed bun, keep in mind to take a small bite first and enjoy the tasty juice that flows into your mouth.”（南翔馒头(也被称为南翔小笼馒头或南翔小笼包)有大约150年的历史，仍然是中国菜的招牌菜之一。它以外皮薄、馅料丰富而闻名。吃包子的时候，记住先咬一小口，享受流进嘴里的美味汁水。）可知，南翔馒头以薄薄的皮和丰富的馅料而出名。故选C项。
6. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Zhoucun sesame seed cake is a healthy and nutritious snack suitable for the young and the old. It has a long history of around 1,800 years, and is named after its place of origin, Zhoucun village of Zibo, Shandong Province. It is widely known for being "shaped like the full moon, thin as an autumn leaf; breaking into pieces of jade (玉) when dropped on the floor, leaving a strong flavour in your mouth".”（周村芝麻饼是老少皆宜的健康营养小吃。它有着大约1800年的悠久历史，并以其发源地——山东省淄博市周村而得名。它以“形如满月，薄如秋叶；摔在地上碎成一块块的玉石，在你嘴里留下浓郁的味道。”）可知，周村芝麻饼是以它诞生的地方命名的。故选C项。
7. 主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及第一段“Chinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the most diverse cooking heritage in the world. More than just delicious dishes, it reflects the distinctive and profound Chinese culture. With its long history, some of the Chinese food is listed into the intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产) of the nation. We’ve chosen four dishes from the list, some of which you may find quite familiar with.”（中国菜历史悠久，是世界上最多样化的烹饪遗产之一。它不仅仅是美味的菜肴，还反映了独特而深刻的中国文化。由于其悠久的历史，一些中国食物被列为国家非物质文化遗产。我们从菜单中选择了四道菜，其中一些你可能很熟悉。）可知，本文主要介绍了中餐——中国的非物质文化遗产。故文章最好的标题是“一口中国的非物质文化遗产”。故选B项
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Lian Yang, a young Chinese artist, has made numerous efforts to promote the development of rock paintings during the past several years.
Lian, who developed a deep affection for the exquisite paintings at first sight, was deeply impressed by the rock paintings’ rich colors and mysterious atmosphere. In 2008, Lian graduated from Central Academy of Fine Arts in China. Before she began studying rock paintings, Lian devoted her time to creating Chinese wash paintings. As she was good at painting dragons, she was referred to as “the youngest dragon painter in China”. Despite her outstanding achievements, Lian, with an ambition to achieve greater career success, felt a strong need to find another type of painting to understand the essence of traditional Chinese culture more deeply.
During her visit to a temple in Tibet in 2015, she was amazed by the unique beauty of the rock painting in the temple. At that moment, she made up her mind to study rock paintings. Her families suggested that she weigh up her decision, as they believed she was almost past the best age to learn the difficult art of painting. Lian, however, had no second thoughts about it. She was determined to step out of her comfort zone. When she was 28 years old, Lian went to Japan to study the skills needed to create rock paintings. In 2019, Lian studied rock paintings in several grottoes (石窟) in China. As she appreciated the paintings in the grottoes, Lian thought carefully about how she could integrate elements of other art forms into rock paintings, so that people worldwide could better understand the artworks’ unique beauty.
Lian has witnessed the rapid development of both the art form and the revival of traditional Chinese culture. Lian sincerely hopes that the younger generation will show more interest in rock paintings as well as other traditional Chinese art forms.
8. What made Lian decide to study rock paintings
A. A visit to a temple. B. Her curiosity about paint.
C. A dragon painter’s persuasion. D. Her ambition to become a career painter.
9. What is her families’ attitude to her studying rock paintings
A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Unconcerned. D. Enthusiastic.
10. What can we know about Lian
A. She went to Japan in her thirties.
B. She was expert at painting dragons.
C. She contributed many paintings to grottoes.
D. She has devoted herself to rock painting since 2008.
11. Which of the following can best describe Lian
A. Ambitious and determined. B. Creative and sincere.
C. Responsible and thoughtful. D. Intelligent and patient.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B 11. A
【解析】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是Lian Yang推动岩画发展的事迹。
8. 细节理解题。根据第三段“During her visit to a temple in Tibet in 2015, she was amazed by the unique beauty of the rock painting in the temple. At that moment, she made up her mind to study rock paintings.(2015年，她参观了西藏的一座寺庙，被寺庙里岩画的独特之美所震撼。那一刻，她下定决心要学习岩画。)”可知，参观寺庙让Lian决定学习岩画。故选A。
9. 推理判断题。根据第三段“Her families suggested that she weigh up her decision, as they believed she was almost past the best age to learn the difficult art of painting.(她的家人建议她权衡一下自己的决定，因为他们认为她几乎已经过了学习绘画这门高难度艺术的最佳年龄。)”可知，她的家人对她学习岩画持否定态度，故选B。
10. 细节理解题。根据第二段“As she was good at painting dragons, she was referred to as “the youngest dragon painter in China”.(由于擅长画龙，她被称为“中国最年轻的龙画家”。)”可知，Lian擅长画龙。故选B。
11. 推理判断题。根据第二段“Despite her outstanding achievements, Lian, with an ambition to achieve greater career success, felt a strong need to find another type of painting to understand the essence of traditional Chinese culture more deeply.(尽管她取得了杰出的成就，但为了在事业上取得更大的成功，她感到迫切需要找到另一种绘画形式，以更深入地了解中国传统文化的精髓。)”可知，她已经取得了成就，还希望获得更大的成功，说明她是有野心的，即ambitious；根据倒数第二段“She was determined to step out of her comfort zone.(她决心走出自己的舒适区。)”可知，她是意志坚定的，即determined。故选A。
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Chinese designers are setting themselves apart from the global competition today by turning to China’s rich history for inspiration to create their contemporary clothes.
Long before the invention of the qipao, there was a similar-looking type of clothing that most Chinese wore starting from as early as the 26th century BC. Known as hanfu, these traditional clothes featured loose lapels and long flowing sleeves. While the details changed through the centuries, the style of the hanfu has endured even till today, with a growing number of Chinese designers turning to it for inspiration and infusing (注入) elements of it into their contemporary designs.
“The old style is monotonous and makes people think of patterns featuring dragons and phoenixes. To make it appealing, we need to get rid of the original frame and be innovative,” said Cai Wenqiao, an integrated design undergraduate student.
For her final-year project, Cai designed eight pieces of clothing inspired by the Chinese prose called Peach Blossom Spring by Tao Yuanming. Cai used pink as the main color for all the pieces as it represents the peach blossom. She has also included classic hanfu elements such as embroidery (刺绣) featuring flowers and butterflies. Silk, a common material used to make hanfu, was also the choice material for the project.
“The combination of nostalgia (怀旧) and modern influences should set trends for some time to come. The fashion’s future is far from clear, but what is clear is that Chinese designers’ influence and Chinese heritage infusion are here to stay,” wrote Mike Bastin, senior lecturer at Southampton University.
12. What can we learn about hanfu from paragraph 2
A. It develops from the similar-looking qipao.
B. It interests a large number of designers.
C. lt is characterized by simplicity and comfort.
D. It dates back hundreds of centuries.
13. What does the underlined word “monotonous” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Inspiring B. Convenient C. Boring D. Expensive
14. What is Mike’s attitude toward the future of integrating Chinese elements into clothes
A. Doubtful B. Positive C. Cautious D. Unclear
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. An Eight-year Project of a Chinese Designer
B. A Combination of Ancient and Modern Fashion
C. Differences Between Eastern and Western Cultures
D. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. B
【解析】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了中国设计师如何从中国的丰富历史中寻找灵感来创造他们的现代服装，以及这种趋势对未来时尚界的影响。
12. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“While the details changed through the centuries, the style of the hanfu has endured even till today, with a growing number of Chinese designers turning to it for inspiration and infusing (注人)elements of it into their contemporary designs. (几个世纪以来，汉服的细节一直在变化，但汉服的风格一直延续到今天，越来越多的中国设计师从汉服中汲取灵感，并将汉服的元素融入到他们的当代设计中。)”可知，越来越多的中国设计师对汉服感兴趣。故选B。
13. 词句猜测题。根据划线单词下一句“To make it appealing, we need to get rid of the original frame and be innovative (为了吸引人，我们需要摆脱原有的框架，进行创新)”可推测，旧的样式单调。所以monotonous为“单调的”之意。选项A“Inspiring(鼓舞人心的)”；选项B“Convenient (方便的)”；选项C“Boring (单调的)”；选项D“Expensive (昂贵的)”。故选C。
14. 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““The combination of nostalgia(怀旧)and modern influences should set trends for some time to come. The fashion’s future is far from clear, but what is clear is that Chinese designers’ influence and Chinese heritage infusion are here to stay,” wrote Mike Bastin, senior lecturer at Southampton University.(“怀旧和现代影响的结合应该会在未来一段时间内引领潮流。”南安普顿大学高级讲师Mike Bastin写道：“时尚的未来还远未明朗，但可以肯定的是，中国设计师的影响和中国传统的注入将会持续下去。”)”可知，Mike对未来将中国元素融入服装抱有积极的态度。故选B。
15. 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Chinese designers are setting themselves apart from the global competition today by turning to China’s rich history for inspiration to create their contemporary clothes. (中国设计师从中国丰富的历史中汲取灵感，设计出当代服装，使自己在当今的全球竞争中脱颖而出。)”以及最后一段““The combination of nostalgia (怀旧) and modern influences should set trends for some time to come. The fashion’s future is far from clear, but what is clear is that Chinese designers’ influence and Chinese heritage infusion are here to stay,” wrote Mike Bastin, senior lecturer at Southampton University. (“怀旧和现代影响的结合应该会在未来一段时间内引领潮流。”南安普顿大学高级讲师Mike Bastin写道：“时尚的未来还远未明朗，但可以肯定的是，中国设计师的影响和中国传统的注入将会持续下去。”)”可知，文章主要讲述的中国服装设计师将古代和现代相结合引领潮流。故选B。
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Tea culture is varied in different countries by the way tea is made and drunk, and by the places for tea drinking. How to make tea may be different. According to the ways of making tea, tea is classified (分类) into white tea, green tea, black tea, etc. And how to prepare tea may be different, too. In Tibet, tea is commonly boiled with salt and butter. People may drink tea at home or in public, for example, at tea houses.
As part of culture, tea has a relationship with history, health, education, communication and so on. It is commonly used at social activities. For example, afternoon tea is a British custom. Families or friends can communicate with each other while having afternoon tea.
Tea has remained a way of daily life in China and drinking tea has a lot of advantages. It makes people less tired, clears heat in the human body and helps people lose weight.
Chinese people are good at using tea to make other things delicious. Tea, originally (最初) served as a medicine in ancient times, is now not just a kind of drink, but also excellent seasoning (调味品). Here are two delicious dishes made with tea:
Tea Eggs: You can find them cooked and sold in street markets in almost every city in China. Dragon Well Tea Shrimp (龙井虾仁). It’s one of the most well-known dishes in Hangzhou. Before you drink tea, please check the following tips:
Drink tea hot.
The best time to drink is in between meals. It is bad for your stomach if you drink tea just before meals, during meals or soon after meals.
Do not drink too much strong tea.
16. Tea has no relationship with as part of culture according to the passage.
A. history B. health C. education D. sports
17. Afternoon tea in Britain is a according to the passage.
A. way of communication B. hobby
C. game D. weekend activity
18. In ancient China, tea was originally served as according to the passage.
A. a medicine B. a drink C. seasoning D. a dish
19. The best time to drink tea is according to the passage.
A. just before meals B. during meals C. soon after meals D. in between meals
20. The passage doesn’t mention .
A. ways of making tea B. places to drink tea
C. tools for drinking tea D. advantages of drinking tea
【答案】16. D 17. A 18. A 19. D 20. C
【解析】这是一篇说明文。主要讲述茶文化：茶的分类，泡茶的方法，饮茶的好处以及与茶相关的饮食等。
16. 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“As part of culture, tea has a relationship with history, health, education, communication and so on.(作为文化的一部分，茶与历史，健康，教育和交流等)”可知，根据文章讲述，茶与运动没有关系。故选D。
17. 细节理解题。根据第二段“It is commonly used at social activities. For example, afternoon tea is a British custom. Families or friends can communicate with each other while having afternoon tea.(它通常用于社会活动。例如，下午茶是英国的风俗。家人或朋友可以在下午茶时相互交流)”可知，在英国下午茶是交流的一种方式。故选A。
18. 根据第四段“Chinese people are good at using tea to make other things delicious. Tea, originally (最初) served as a medicine in ancient limes, is now not just a kind of drink, but also excellent seasoning (调味品).(中国人擅长用茶做其他的美食。茶最初在古代被用作药物，现在不仅是一种饮料，而且是很好的调味品)”可知，茶最初在中国古代被用作药物。故选A。
19. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The best time to drink is in between meals. It is bad for your stomach if you drink tea just before meals, during meals or soon after meals.(饮茶的最佳时间是两餐之间。如果你餐前、餐中或餐后不久喝茶对胃不好)”可知，喝茶最佳时间是两餐之间。故选D。
20. 细节理解题。根据文章第一段第三句“According to the ways of making tea, tea is classified (分类) into white tea, green tea, black tea, etc.(根据泡茶的方式，茶分为白茶，绿茶，红茶等)”；第一段最后一句“In Tibet, tea is commonly boiled with salt and butter. People may drink tea at home or in public, for example, at tea houses.(在西藏，茶通常跟盐和黄油一起煮。很多人在家喝茶或者在公共场所喝茶，例如，茶馆)”以及第三段“Tea has remained a way of daily life in China and drinking tea has a lot of advantages. It makes people less tired, clears heat in the human body and helps people lose weight.(茶在中国仍然是一种日常生活方式，喝茶有很多好处。它可以消除疲劳，清除人体内的热量，帮助人们减肥)”可知，文中提到了泡茶的方式，地点以及好处，没有提到喝茶的工具。故选C。
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Long, long ago, rain stopped falling in China. The people prayed(祈祷)for rain to the Jade Emperor, who controlled everything in heaven(天庭), on the land and in the sea, but no matter how much they prayed, rain did not fall.
Four dragons in the East China Sea saw what was happening, and saw people eating grass from the ground, for the people had nothing else left to eat.
They thought of a way to help. They started swimming this way and that, scooping up water with their bodies. Then all four flew into the sky. Black Dragon flew to the north, Long Dragon to the west, Pearl Dragon to the south of China, and Yellow Dragon to the center of the country. All at once, they let the water fall from their mouths, arms, legs, and even their tails.The people could not see the dragons, _ .“Rain!” they cried happily, and all the people and animals ran out into the rain and started to dance.
When the Jade Emperor saw the rain, he was very angry. Then he saw the four dragons flying around in the sky. He ordered Mountain God to kill the dragons.
When the four mountains landed on top of them and tried to crush(压扁) the four dragons, a strange thing happened. Suddenly four rivers formed, spreading across the whole country.
This is how the four great rivers (the Yangtze, the Yellow, the Pearl and the Heilongjiang) of China were created.
21. Why did the people pray Jade Emperor for rain
A. Because he controlled the rain. B. Because he had lots of rain.
C. Because he didn’t allow rain to fall. D. Because there was much rain on earth.
22. What does the underlined word“they” refer to(指的是)
A. The people. B. The rivers.
C. The mountains. D. The dragons.
23. Which of the following sentences can be put in the_
A. but they could see the clouds from the sky
B. but they could see the rain falling from the sky
C. but they know the Jade Emperor helped them
D. but they think the Jade Emperor helped them
24. Which one is the best title for this passage
A. Birth of four Chinese rivers B. Punishment from Jade Emperor
C. Four Dragons and the Rain D. Jade Emperor and Four Dragons
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. A
【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国四条河流的诞生的神话传说。
21. 推理判断题。根据第一段的“The people prayed for rain to the Jade Emperor, who controlled everything in heaven, on the land and in the sea (人们向玉皇大帝祈求雨水，玉皇大帝掌管着天上、地上和海里的一切)”可知，人们向玉皇大帝求雨的原因是他控制了雨。故选A。
22. 代词指代题。根据第三段的“Black Dragon flew to the north, Long Dragon to the west, Pearl Dragon to the south of China, and Yellow Dragon to the center of the country. All at once, they let the water fall from their mouths, arms, legs, and even their tails.(黑龙飞向北方，长龙飞向西方，珍珠龙飞向南方，黄龙飞向中部。突然，它们让水从嘴里、胳膊上、腿上，甚至尾巴上滴下来。)”可知，划线词they指代上文中提到的Black Dragon，Long Dragon，Pearl Dragon和Yellow Dragon，因此D项（The dragons）可以包括以上内容。故选D。
23. 词句猜测题。根据第三段的““Rain!” they cried happily, and all the people and animals ran out into the rain and started to dance.(“下雨了!他们高兴地叫道，所有的人和动物都跑到雨中开始跳舞。)”可知，天开始下雨了，因此B项(但是他们可以看到雨从天上落下)与空格前面的“The people could not see the dragons (人们看不见龙)”连接通顺。故选B。
24. 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据最后一段的“This is how the four great rivers (the Yangtze, the Yellow, the Pearl and the Heilongjiang) of China were created.(中国的四大河流长江、黄河、珠江和黑龙江就是这样形成的。)”可知，文章主要讲述了中国四条河流的诞生的神话传说，因此A项(中国四条河流的诞生)能够准确地概括文章的大意，适合作为标题。故选A。
二、七选五
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. 25 .
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. 26 . 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). 27 . 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. 28 . 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. 29 .
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
【答案】25. A 26. B 27. E 28. D 29. G
【解析】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。
25. 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。
26. 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。
27. 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。
28. 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。
29. 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。
三、完形填空
In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings. It 30 wealth. Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages 31 they multiply rapidly and some times swim in pairs. Fish is an important 32 in traditional values and are among the signs showing that something is 33 to be successful. The most popular fish theme found in Chinese art and 34 is that of the carp (鲤鱼). The 35 of “boneless” techniques makes the swimming fish more real and convincing. Known to most Westerners as koi fish (锦鲤), the Chinese carp has 36 symbolic values within Chinese culture. The carp is a powerful symbol of 37 . The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is 38 to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China. During the Spring Festival “lucky money” is 39 in red envelopes decorated with a carp and symbols of long life 40 peaches and pine trees. There are many different 41 of the carp, with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow.
“You are not 42 , so how would you know the happiness of fish ” Chuang Tsu created this famous saying when he 43 an issue with Hui Tsu. The message of the story is that someone has his own enjoyment while others can 44 appreciate that.
30. A. produces B. spreads C. determines D. represents
31. A. so B. because C. unless D. though
32. A. picture B. animal C. food D. symbol
33. A. used B. afraid C. forced D. likely
34. A. technology B. culture C. transport D. education
35. A. identity B. application C. shortcoming D. insurance
36. A. selfless B. peaceful C. numerous D. informal
37. A. beauty B. strength C. smartness D. wisdom
38. A. helpful B. true C. similar D. rude
39. A. cut off B. taken away C. given out D. used up
40. A. such as B. as a result of C. owing to D. in front of
41. A. names B. owners C. shelters D. colours
42. A. fish B. history C. water D. air
43. A. wrote B. tested C. performed D. discussed
44. A. always B. never C. easily D. mostly
【答案】
30. D 31. B 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. B 36. C 37. B 38. C 39. C 40. A 41. D 42. A 43. D 44. B
【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了鱼在中国传统文化和传统价值中有着重要的意义。
30. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它代表了财富。A. produces生产；B. spreads展开；C. determines决定；D. represents代表。根据下文“also stands for”可知，空格处动词与stands for同义，表示“代表”。故选D项。
31. 考查连词词义辨析。句意：鱼也代表和谐和幸福的婚姻，因为它们繁殖迅速，有时还成双成对地游泳。A. so因此；B. because因为；C. unless除非；D. though虽然。“繁殖迅速，有时还成双成对地游泳”是“鱼也代表和谐和幸福的婚姻”的原因，用连词because引导原因状语从句。故选B项。
32. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：鱼在传统价值观中是一个重要的象征，是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。A. picture图片；B. animal动物；C. food食物；D. symbol象征，符号。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和“Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages”可知，鱼在传统文化中有诸多的含义，也代表着和谐和幸福的婚姻，所以它是传统价值观中是一个重要的象征。故选D项。
33. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鱼在传统价值观中是一个重要的象征，是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。A. used用过的；B. afraid害怕的；C. forced被迫的；D. likely可能的。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和“Fish is an important 3 in traditional values”可知，鱼在传统文化和传统价值中有着重要的意义，结合常识可推知，它是预示某事可能成功的标志之一。故选D项。
34. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在中国艺术和文化中，最受欢迎的鱼题材是鲤鱼。A. technology技术；B. culture文化；C. transport运输；D. education教育。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”和空格前“Chinese art”可知，鲤鱼是中国艺术和文化中最受欢迎的题材。故选B项。
35. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“没骨”手法的运用，使游鱼的形象更加真实可信。A. identity身份；B. application应用；C. shortcoming缺点；D. insurance保险。结合常识可知，“‘boneless’ techniques (没骨画法)”是一种中国画技法，所以句中指这种技法的运用。故选B项。
36. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：中国鲤鱼被大多数西方人称为锦鲤，在中国文化中有许多象征意义。A. selfless无私的；B. peaceful和平的；C. numerous许多的；D. informal非正式的。根据上文“In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings.”可知，鱼在传统文化中有诸多的含义，鲤鱼也是如此。故选C项。
37. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼是力量的有力象征。A. beauty美丽；B. strength力量；C. smartness机灵；D. wisdom智慧。根据下文“The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is 9 to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China.”可知，作者把鲤鱼与龙进行对比，龙是权力的象征，所以鲤鱼也象征着力量。故选B项。
38. 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼的鳞片和胡须与龙的相似，龙在中国是权力的象征。A. helpful有帮助的；B. true真实的；C. similar相像的；D. rude粗鲁的。结合常识可知，鲤鱼的鳞片和胡须与龙的相似。故选C项。
39. 考查动词短语辨析。句意：春节期间，“压岁钱”是用鲤鱼和桃子、松树等象征长寿的东西装饰的红包分发的。A. cut off切断；B. taken away拿走；C. given out分发；D. used up用完。结合常识可知，春节要分发压岁钱。故选C项。
40. 考查介词短语辨析。句意：春节期间，“压岁钱”是用鲤鱼和桃子、松树等象征长寿的东西装饰的红包分发的。A. such as比如；B. as a result of作为……的结果；C. owing to因为；D. in front of在……前面。下文“peaches and pine trees”是对“symbols of long life”的举例说明。故选A项。
41. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：鲤鱼有许多不同的颜色，最主要的有黑色、白色、红色和黄色。A. names名字；B. owners业主；C. shelters庇护所；D. colours颜色。根据下文“with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow”可知，鲤鱼有很多不同的颜色。故选D项。
42. 考查名词词义辨析。句意：子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？ A. fish鱼；B. history历史；C. water水；D. air空气。结合常识和下文“how would you know the happiness of fish ”可知，这里是名句“子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？”。故选A项。
43. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：创祖在与惠祖讨论问题时创造了这句名言。A. wrote写；B. tested考验；C. performed执行；D. discussed讨论。结合常识和下文“an issue with Hui Tsu”可知，这是创祖在与惠祖在讨论问题时留下的名句。故选D项。
44. 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这个故事传达的信息是，有些人有自己的乐趣，而其他人永远不会理解。A. always总是；B. never决不；C. easily容易地；D. mostly多半。根据我们对名词“子非鱼,安知鱼之乐？”的理解和上文“so how would you know the happiness of fish ”可知，其他人不会理解别人的乐趣。故选B项。
四、语法填空
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A paper-cutting exhibition centered ok China’s dragon culture began at the Beijing Fengshang Art Museum on Monday. It 45 (co-host) by the Institute of Natural and Cultural Heritage Research at Nanjing University, the China National Culture Foundation, the bureau of culture and tourism in Beijing’s Dongcheng District and the Beijing Dongcheng District Culture Center to celebrate the approaching Year of the Dragon, 46 (present) exquisite(精美的) works from 100 folk artists nationwide.
Chen Jing, deputy director of the Institute of Natural and Cultural Heritage Research at Nanjing University, stated, “The dragon, 47 represents wisdom, courage, strength, prosperity, and auspicious ness(吉祥), serves as the 48 (symbol) representation of the Chinese nation.”
After nearly a year of 49 (prepare) the organizers have collaborated with paper-cutting inheritors of intangible cultural heritage and folk artists from across the nation to produce hundreds of artworks 50 (center) around the theme of dragon culture.
A thoughtfully selected collection of 200 exquisite pieces, 51 (main) depicting dragons in different forms and styles, is now 52 display at the opening exhibition in Beijing. Subsequently, the exhibition will embark on a tour, 53 (visit) locations such as Shenzhen, Guangdong province, and Linfen, Shanxi province.
This offers a unique opportunity for a broader audience 54 (appreciate) the diverse and fascinating representations of dragons in this artistic collection.
【答案】
45. was co-hosted 46. presenting 47. which 48. symbolic 49. preparation 50. centered 51. mainly 52. on 53. visiting 54. to appreciate
【解析】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了一场以中国龙文化为主题的剪纸展览在北京风尚美术馆的开幕情况，介绍了展览的背景、目的、参与者、展品数量以及巡展计划等信息。
45. 考查时态和语态。句意：此次活动由南京大学自然与文化遗产研究所、中国国家文化基金会、北京市东城区文化和旅游局以及北京市东城区文化中心共同主办，旨在庆祝即将到来的龙年，展示了来自全国100位民间艺术家的精美作品。这里为本句谓语动词，根据上文的时间状语“on Monday”可知，本句时态为一般过去时；主语为“it”，单数，和动词“host”之间为被动关系，所以用被动语态。故填was hosted。
46. 考查非谓语动词。句意：此次活动由南京大学自然与文化遗产研究所、中国国家文化基金会、北京市东城区文化和旅游局以及北京市东城区文化中心共同主办，旨在庆祝即将到来的龙年，展示了来自全国100位民间艺术家的精美作品。非谓语担当状语，主语“it”和动词“present”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填presenting。
47. 考查定语从句。句意：南京大学自然与文化遗产研究所副所长陈竞表示：“龙代表着智慧、勇气、力量、繁荣和吉祥，是中华民族的象征。” 这里为定语从句的关系代词，先行词为“the dragon”，在非限制性定语从句中担当主语，用关系代词which引导。故填which。
48. 考查形容词。句意：南京大学自然与文化遗产研究所副所长陈竞表示：“龙代表着智慧、勇气、力量、繁荣和吉祥，是中华民族的象征。”分析句子成分可知，空处为形容词修饰空后的名词“representation”。故填symbolic。
49. 考查名词。句意：经过近一年的筹备，组织者与来自全国各地的非物质文化遗产剪纸传承者和民间艺术家合作，制作了数百件以龙文化为主题的艺术品。分析句子成分可知，空处为名词形式，担当介词后的宾语。故填preparation。
50. 考查非谓语动词。句意：经过近一年的筹备，组织者与来自全国各地的非物质文化遗产剪纸传承者和民间艺术家合作，制作了数百件以龙文化为主题的艺术品。非谓语动词担当后置定语，动词“center”和被修饰词“artworks”之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填centered。
51. 考查副词。句意：精心挑选的200件精美作品，主要描绘了不同形式和风格的龙，现在正在北京的开幕展览上展出。分析句子成分可知，空处为副词形式，修饰动词“depicting”。故填mainly。
52. 考查固定短语。句意：精心挑选的200件精美作品，主要描绘了不同形式和风格的龙，现在正在北京的开幕展览上展出。固定短语：on display，意为“在展出中”，符合句意。故填on。
53. 考查非谓语动词。句意：随后，展览将展开巡展，在广东深圳、山西临汾等地进行巡展。非谓语动词担当状语，主语“the exhibition”和动词“visit”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填visiting。
54. 考查非谓语动词。句意：这为更广泛的观众提供了一个独特的机会来欣赏这个艺术收藏中龙的多样化和迷人的表现。非谓语动词担当后置定语，被修饰词“opportunity”后用动词不定式形式担当后置定语。故填to appreciate。
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In 2023, the first mascot (吉祥物) “auspicious (幸运的) rabbit” for the “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations 55 (travel) to various countries, which made it popular with people in the world. At present it has become 56 international star.
57 (welcome) the new year in 2024, the ministry has launched the 2024“Happy Chinese New Year” mascot named “JiXiang Long”, literally lucky dragon, for the Year of the Dragon global celebrations. The mascot features a gesture of welcome and a smiley face 58 flame (火焰) shaped eyebrows, auspicious cloud 59 (ear), and a gold ingot (元宝) shaped nose. Its body 60 (cover) by flame patterns in yellow and red.
In the 61 (eager) to make people know more about the mascot, Gao Zheng 62 works on culture exchanges introduced it together with Tan Dun, a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Aside from being 63 (wide) feature d in the 2024“Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations at home and abroad, “JiXiang Long” will be developed into a host of 64 (culture) creativity products, ranging from stationery (文具) to souvenir sculptures.
【答案】
55. travelled/traveled 56. an 57. To welcome 58. with 59. ears 60. is covered 61. eagerness 62. who/that 63. widely 64. cultural
【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了2024年吉祥物“吉祥龙”的情况。
55. 考查时态。句意：2023年，“春节快乐”庆祝活动的第一个吉祥物“吉祥兔”周游各国，受到世界人民的欢迎。根据上文In 2023可知发生在过去，用一般过去时。故填travelled/traveled。
56. 考查冠词。句意：目前，它已成为国际明星。start为可数名词，此处为泛指，且international是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。
57. 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了迎接2024年的新年，该部门推出了2024年“快乐中国新年”吉祥物，名为“吉祥龙”，字面意思是吉祥龙，用于全球龙年庆祝活动。分析句子结构可知welcome在句中作目的状语，用不定式，首字母大写。故填To welcome。
58. 考查介词。句意：吉祥物的特点是欢迎的姿态和笑脸，火焰形的眉毛，吉祥的云耳和金元宝的鼻子。后跟名词作宾语，表示“带有”应用介词with。故填with。
59. 考查名词的数。句意：吉祥物的特点是欢迎的姿态和笑脸，火焰形的眉毛，吉祥的云耳和金元宝的鼻子。ear为可数名词，此处数量大于一应用复数形式。故填ears。
60. 考查时态语态。句意：它的身体覆盖着黄色和红色的火焰图案。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述事实用一般现在时的被动语态，主语为body，谓语用单数。故填is covered。
61. 考查名词。句意：为了让更多人了解吉祥龙，从事文化交流工作的高征与联合国教科文组织亲善大使谭盾一起介绍了吉祥龙。作介词的宾语，应用名词eagerness，不可数。故填eagerness。
62. 考查定语从句。句意：为了让更多人了解吉祥龙，从事文化交流工作的高征与联合国教科文组织亲善大使谭盾一起介绍了吉祥龙。限制性定语从句修饰先行词Gao Zheng，在从句作主语，指人，故填who/that。
63. 考查副词。句意：除了在 2024 年“欢乐春节”的海内外庆祝活动中广泛亮相，“吉祥龙”还将被开发成一系列文化创意产品，从文具到纪念雕塑，应有尽有。修饰featured应用副词widely。故填widely。
64. 考查形容词。句意：除了在 2024 年“欢乐春节”的海内外庆祝活动中广泛亮相，“吉祥龙”还将被开发成一系列文化创意产品，从文具到纪念雕塑，应有尽有。修饰后文名词products应用形容词cultural，作定语。故填cultural。
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The dragon lantern festival is set to open Lanterns, symbols of joy and 65 (happy) since ancient times, have become one of China’s cultural icons. During the Lantern Festival every year, lighting lanterns 66 (be) an important part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
The Zigong lantern festival, dating 67 the Dang Dynasty, stands out from the lantern shows in China and has been listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). With 68 (it) combination of lanterns with landscapes, the Zigong lantern festival covers various art forms such as sculpture, and traditional Chinese painting. Up to now, it 69 (attract) over 400 million visitors.
The lantern exhibition features nearly 2 kilometers of lighted streets. There are about forty sets of different lanterns, 70 (include) huge lanterns, crafted lanterns, decorative lanterns and themed lantern sets inspired by 71 (tradition) Chinese legends and classical literature. Varieties of animal-shaped lanterns will show great artistic charm to visitors.
Throughout the lantern festival, there will be a series of Chinese cultural experiences, 72 include a lighting ceremony, a traditional Hanfu show and 73 creative New Year painting exhibition. Limited-edition lanterns will be available for visitors 74 (buy).
【答案】
65. happiness 66. is 67. from 68. its 69. has attracted 70. including 71. traditional 72. which 73. a 74. to buy
【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了自贡灯会的历史起源以及特色。
65. 考查名词。句意：自古以来，灯笼就象征着快乐和幸福，已成为中国的文化标志之一。作介词的宾语，应用名词happiness，不可数。故填happiness。
66. 考查动词时态。句意：在每年的元宵节期间，点灯是中国新年庆祝活动的重要组成部分。根据上文During the Lantern Festival every year可知，应用一般现在时，主语为lighting lanterns，谓语用单数。故填is。
67. 考查介词。句意：自贡灯会起源于唐代，在中国的灯会中脱颖而出，已被列为国家级非物质文化遗产。固定短语date from表示“起源于”。故填from。
68. 考查代词。句意：自贡元宵节将灯笼与风景相结合，涵盖了雕塑和传统中国画等各种艺术形式。修饰名词combination，应用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。
69. 考查动词时态。句意：到目前为止，它已经吸引了超过4亿的游客。根据上文Up to now可知，为现在完成时，主语为it，助动词用has。故填has attracted。
70. 考查介词。句意：大约有40套不同的灯笼，包括巨型灯笼、手工灯笼、装饰灯笼和以中国传统传说和古典文学为灵感的主题灯笼。后跟名词作宾语，表示“包括”应用介词including，故填including。
71. 考查形容词。句意：大约有40套不同的灯笼，包括巨型灯笼、手工灯笼、装饰灯笼和以中国传统传说和古典文学为灵感的主题灯笼。修饰名词legends，应用形容词traditional，故填traditional。
72. 考查定语从句。句意：在整个元宵节期间，将有一系列的中国文化体验，包括点灯仪式、传统汉服表演和创意年画展览。此处是非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词experiences，关系词在从句作主语，指物，故填which。
73. 考查冠词。句意：在整个元宵节期间，将有一系列的中国文化体验，包括点灯仪式、传统汉服表演和创意年画展览。此处exhibition为泛指，且creative是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
74. 考查非谓语动词。句意：限量版灯笼将供游客购买。固定短语be available for sb. to do sth.表示“供某人做某事”。故填to buy。01.中国文化中的“龙”元素
一、阅读理解
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By tradition, on Lunar New Year, you’re supposed to put on new clothes, from inner to outer ones. If they’re the lucky red, all the better. You can never have too much luck.
But when you turn a multiple of 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 and so on — the tradition gets extended: Red underwear every day of that lunar calendar year. When I first heard about the practice a few years ago, I considered it nonsense. It also seemed ridiculous to buy so many pairs in a color vivid under light clothes. My practical immigrant Chinese parents, an engineer and scientist, didn’t pass this tradition down. Adding another superstition (迷信) also seemed like a thing I could do without. But as I approach my fourth time around the wheel for the “Year of the Dragon,” — in what’s known as “ben ming nian” or the threshold year — I’ve been reflecting upon the milestones of those past intervals: puberty at age 12, moving across the country for a job at 24 and giving birth to my twin sons at 36.
The more I’ve looked into the practice, the more I realize the significance of its popularity. As an American-born Chinese, I have always adopted and adapted what comes from my birthplace. Logically, I know it won’t matter if I wear red or not, but for me, for now, this shared tradition strengthens my bond with my culture.
So often, life goes by so quickly before we could realize. Days become weeks, months, years and suddenly a dozen years go by. My newborns have grown into tweens and I’ve transformed from not quite middle-aged to now very much so. With the turn of the Lunar New Year, I value a chance to reflect on my past struggles and how I found a way through.
It’s a mindset we could all benefit from.
1. What is the tradition on Lunar New Year
A. Wearing lucky red clothes all year round.
B. Putting on new clothes from head to toe.
C. Never having too many lucky clothes.
D. Extending the superstition at a multiple of 12.
2. Why did the author mention her parents
A. To prove it is ridiculous to wear red clothes.
B. To honor her practical immigrant parents.
C. To blame her parents for not passing the tradition down.
D. To justify her not following the extended tradition.
3. What finally changed the author’s attitude to the practice
A. Her approaching the age of 48. B. Its connection with her culture.
C. Her illogical thinking patterns. D. Its popularity among immigrants.
4. What might the author do at her fourth time around the wheel
A. Reflect on her way through. B. Develop a new beneficial mindset.
C. Buy underwear in the vivid red. D. Realize time going by quickly.
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Chinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the most diverse cooking heritage in the world. More than just delicious dishes, it reflects the distinctive and profound Chinese culture. With its long history, some of the Chinese food is listed into the intangible cultural heritage（非物质文化遗产) of the nation. We’ve chosen four dishes from the list, some of which you may find quite familiar with.
1. Nanxiang Steamed Bun
With a history of about 150 years, Nanxiang steamed bun (also known as Nanxiang xiaolongmantou or Nanxiang xiaolongbao), is still one signature dish of Chinese cuisine. It is famous for its thin wrapping and rich filling. When having the steamed bun, keep in mind to take a small bite first and enjoy the tasty juice that flows into your mouth.
2. Zhoucun Sesame Seed Cake
Zhoucun sesame seed cake is a healthy and nutritious snack suitable for the young and the old. It has a long history of around 1,800 years, and is named after its place of origin, Zhoucun village of Zibo, Shandong Province. It is widely known for being "shaped like the full moon, thin as an autumn leaf; breaking into pieces of jade (玉) when dropped on the floor, leaving a strong flavour in your mouth".
3. Dragon Beard Noodles
With great popularity in northern China, dragon beard noodles have a history of more than 300 years. It is not clear exactly how they were created in the first place, but the legend says that a royal chef first made them to please the emperor in the Ming Dynasty. It is said that they got the name for being almost as thin as a human hair.
4. Beijing Roast Duck
The history of Beijing roast duck can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was on the menu of the imperial family. It later became popular among the common people, as some royal chefs began to open their own restaurants. Today, it’s without any doubt one of the most famous
Chinese dishes, and there is hardly any tourist who would take the risk of missing it during their trip to Beijing.
5. What is Nanxiang steamed bun known for
A. Its long history and strong flavour.
B. Its round shape and tasty juice.
C. Its thin wrapping and rich filling.
D. Its light flavour and delicious filling.
6. What do we know about Zhoucun sesame seed cake
A. It was created by a royal chef who wanted to please the emperor.
B. It has a history of 300 years.
C. It is named after the place where it was created.
D. It is not suitable for the old.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. Top Four Chinese Dishes
B. A Bite of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
C. Stories Behind Chinese Snacks
D. Taking a Chinese Food Tour
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Lian Yang, a young Chinese artist, has made numerous efforts to promote the development of rock paintings during the past several years.
Lian, who developed a deep affection for the exquisite paintings at first sight, was deeply impressed by the rock paintings’ rich colors and mysterious atmosphere. In 2008, Lian graduated from Central Academy of Fine Arts in China. Before she began studying rock paintings, Lian devoted her time to creating Chinese wash paintings. As she was good at painting dragons, she was referred to as “the youngest dragon painter in China”. Despite her outstanding achievements, Lian, with an ambition to achieve greater career success, felt a strong need to find another type of painting to understand the essence of traditional Chinese culture more deeply.
During her visit to a temple in Tibet in 2015, she was amazed by the unique beauty of the rock painting in the temple. At that moment, she made up her mind to study rock paintings. Her families suggested that she weigh up her decision, as they believed she was almost past the best age to learn the difficult art of painting. Lian, however, had no second thoughts about it. She was determined to step out of her comfort zone. When she was 28 years old, Lian went to Japan to study the skills needed to create rock paintings. In 2019, Lian studied rock paintings in several grottoes (石窟) in China. As she appreciated the paintings in the grottoes, Lian thought carefully about how she could integrate elements of other art forms into rock paintings, so that people worldwide could better understand the artworks’ unique beauty.
Lian has witnessed the rapid development of both the art form and the revival of traditional Chinese culture. Lian sincerely hopes that the younger generation will show more interest in rock paintings as well as other traditional Chinese art forms.
8. What made Lian decide to study rock paintings
A. A visit to a temple. B. Her curiosity about paint.
C. A dragon painter’s persuasion. D. Her ambition to become a career painter.
9. What is her families’ attitude to her studying rock paintings
A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Unconcerned. D. Enthusiastic.
10. What can we know about Lian
A. She went to Japan in her thirties.
B. She was expert at painting dragons.
C. She contributed many paintings to grottoes.
D. She has devoted herself to rock painting since 2008.
11. Which of the following can best describe Lian
A. Ambitious and determined. B. Creative and sincere.
C. Responsible and thoughtful. D. Intelligent and patient.
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Chinese designers are setting themselves apart from the global competition today by turning to China’s rich history for inspiration to create their contemporary clothes.
Long before the invention of the qipao, there was a similar-looking type of clothing that most Chinese wore starting from as early as the 26th century BC. Known as hanfu, these traditional clothes featured loose lapels and long flowing sleeves. While the details changed through the centuries, the style of the hanfu has endured even till today, with a growing number of Chinese designers turning to it for inspiration and infusing (注入) elements of it into their contemporary designs.
“The old style is monotonous and makes people think of patterns featuring dragons and phoenixes. To make it appealing, we need to get rid of the original frame and be innovative,” said Cai Wenqiao, an integrated design undergraduate student.
For her final-year project, Cai designed eight pieces of clothing inspired by the Chinese prose called Peach Blossom Spring by Tao Yuanming. Cai used pink as the main color for all the pieces as it represents the peach blossom. She has also included classic hanfu elements such as embroidery (刺绣) featuring flowers and butterflies. Silk, a common material used to make hanfu, was also the choice material for the project.
“The combination of nostalgia (怀旧) and modern influences should set trends for some time to come. The fashion’s future is far from clear, but what is clear is that Chinese designers’ influence and Chinese heritage infusion are here to stay,” wrote Mike Bastin, senior lecturer at Southampton University.
12. What can we learn about hanfu from paragraph 2
A. It develops from the similar-looking qipao.
B. It interests a large number of designers.
C. lt is characterized by simplicity and comfort.
D. It dates back hundreds of centuries.
13. What does the underlined word “monotonous” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Inspiring B. Convenient C. Boring D. Expensive
14. What is Mike’s attitude toward the future of integrating Chinese elements into clothes
A. Doubtful B. Positive C. Cautious D. Unclear
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. An Eight-year Project of a Chinese Designer
B. A Combination of Ancient and Modern Fashion
C. Differences Between Eastern and Western Cultures
D. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends
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Tea culture is varied in different countries by the way tea is made and drunk, and by the places for tea drinking. How to make tea may be different. According to the ways of making tea, tea is classified (分类) into white tea, green tea, black tea, etc. And how to prepare tea may be different, too. In Tibet, tea is commonly boiled with salt and butter. People may drink tea at home or in public, for example, at tea houses.
As part of culture, tea has a relationship with history, health, education, communication and so on. It is commonly used at social activities. For example, afternoon tea is a British custom. Families or friends can communicate with each other while having afternoon tea.
Tea has remained a way of daily life in China and drinking tea has a lot of advantages. It makes people less tired, clears heat in the human body and helps people lose weight.
Chinese people are good at using tea to make other things delicious. Tea, originally (最初) served as a medicine in ancient times, is now not just a kind of drink, but also excellent seasoning (调味品). Here are two delicious dishes made with tea:
Tea Eggs: You can find them cooked and sold in street markets in almost every city in China. Dragon Well Tea Shrimp (龙井虾仁). It’s one of the most well-known dishes in Hangzhou. Before you drink tea, please check the following tips:
Drink tea hot.
The best time to drink is in between meals. It is bad for your stomach if you drink tea just before meals, during meals or soon after meals.
Do not drink too much strong tea.
16. Tea has no relationship with as part of culture according to the passage.
A. history B. health C. education D. sports
17. Afternoon tea in Britain is a according to the passage.
A. way of communication B. hobby
C. game D. weekend activity
18. In ancient China, tea was originally served as according to the passage.
A. a medicine B. a drink C. seasoning D. a dish
19. The best time to drink tea is according to the passage.
A. just before meals B. during meals C. soon after meals D. in between meals
20. The passage doesn’t mention .
A. ways of making tea B. places to drink tea
C. tools for drinking tea D. advantages of drinking tea
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Long, long ago, rain stopped falling in China. The people prayed(祈祷)for rain to the Jade Emperor, who controlled everything in heaven(天庭), on the land and in the sea, but no matter how much they prayed, rain did not fall.
Four dragons in the East China Sea saw what was happening, and saw people eating grass from the ground, for the people had nothing else left to eat.
They thought of a way to help. They started swimming this way and that, scooping up water with their bodies. Then all four flew into the sky. Black Dragon flew to the north, Long Dragon to the west, Pearl Dragon to the south of China, and Yellow Dragon to the center of the country. All at once, they let the water fall from their mouths, arms, legs, and even their tails.The people could not see the dragons, _ .“Rain!” they cried happily, and all the people and animals ran out into the rain and started to dance.
When the Jade Emperor saw the rain, he was very angry. Then he saw the four dragons flying around in the sky. He ordered Mountain God to kill the dragons.
When the four mountains landed on top of them and tried to crush(压扁) the four dragons, a strange thing happened. Suddenly four rivers formed, spreading across the whole country.
This is how the four great rivers (the Yangtze, the Yellow, the Pearl and the Heilongjiang) of China were created.
21. Why did the people pray Jade Emperor for rain
A. Because he controlled the rain. B. Because he had lots of rain.
C. Because he didn’t allow rain to fall. D. Because there was much rain on earth.
22. What does the underlined word“they” refer to(指的是)
A. The people. B. The rivers.
C. The mountains. D. The dragons.
23. Which of the following sentences can be put in the_
A. but they could see the clouds from the sky
B. but they could see the rain falling from the sky
C. but they know the Jade Emperor helped them
D. but they think the Jade Emperor helped them
24. Which one is the best title for this passage
A. Birth of four Chinese rivers B. Punishment from Jade Emperor
C. Four Dragons and the Rain D. Jade Emperor and Four Dragons
二、七选五
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. 25 .
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. 26 . 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). 27 . 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. 28 . 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. 29 .
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
三、完形填空
In traditional Chinese culture, fish has rich meanings. It 30 wealth. Fish also stands for harmony and happy marriages 31 they multiply rapidly and some times swim in pairs. Fish is an important 32 in traditional values and are among the signs showing that something is 33 to be successful. The most popular fish theme found in Chinese art and 34 is that of the carp (鲤鱼). The 35 of “boneless” techniques makes the swimming fish more real and convincing. Known to most Westerners as koi fish (锦鲤), the Chinese carp has 36 symbolic values within Chinese culture. The carp is a powerful symbol of 37 . The scales and whisker (须) of the carp is 38 to that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China. During the Spring Festival “lucky money” is 39 in red envelopes decorated with a carp and symbols of long life 40 peaches and pine trees. There are many different 41 of the carp, with the major ones being black, white, red and yellow.
“You are not 42 , so how would you know the happiness of fish ” Chuang Tsu created this famous saying when he 43 an issue with Hui Tsu. The message of the story is that someone has his own enjoyment while others can 44 appreciate that.
30. A. produces B. spreads C. determines D. represents
31. A. so B. because C. unless D. though
32. A. picture B. animal C. food D. symbol
33. A. used B. afraid C. forced D. likely
34. A. technology B. culture C. transport D. education
35. A. identity B. application C. shortcoming D. insurance
36. A. selfless B. peaceful C. numerous D. informal
37. A. beauty B. strength C. smartness D. wisdom
38. A. helpful B. true C. similar D. rude
39. A. cut off B. taken away C. given out D. used up
40. A. such as B. as a result of C. owing to D. in front of
41. A. names B. owners C. shelters D. colours
42. A. fish B. history C. water D. air
43. A. wrote B. tested C. performed D. discussed
44. A. always B. never C. easily D. mostly
四、语法填空
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A paper-cutting exhibition centered ok China’s dragon culture began at the Beijing Fengshang Art Museum on Monday. It 45 (co-host) by the Institute of Natural and Cultural Heritage Research at Nanjing University, the China National Culture Foundation, the bureau of culture and tourism in Beijing’s Dongcheng District and the Beijing Dongcheng District Culture Center to celebrate the approaching Year of the Dragon, 46 (present) exquisite(精美的) works from 100 folk artists nationwide.
Chen Jing, deputy director of the Institute of Natural and Cultural Heritage Research at Nanjing University, stated, “The dragon, 47 represents wisdom, courage, strength, prosperity, and auspicious ness(吉祥), serves as the 48 (symbol) representation of the Chinese nation.”
After nearly a year of 49 (prepare) the organizers have collaborated with paper-cutting inheritors of intangible cultural heritage and folk artists from across the nation to produce hundreds of artworks 50 (center) around the theme of dragon culture.
A thoughtfully selected collection of 200 exquisite pieces, 51 (main) depicting dragons in different forms and styles, is now 52 display at the opening exhibition in Beijing. Subsequently, the exhibition will embark on a tour, 53 (visit) locations such as Shenzhen, Guangdong province, and Linfen, Shanxi province.
This offers a unique opportunity for a broader audience 54 (appreciate) the diverse and fascinating representations of dragons in this artistic collection.
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In 2023, the first mascot (吉祥物) “auspicious (幸运的) rabbit” for the “Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations 55 (travel) to various countries, which made it popular with people in the world. At present it has become 56 international star.
57 (welcome) the new year in 2024, the ministry has launched the 2024“Happy Chinese New Year” mascot named “JiXiang Long”, literally lucky dragon, for the Year of the Dragon global celebrations. The mascot features a gesture of welcome and a smiley face 58 flame (火焰) shaped eyebrows, auspicious cloud 59 (ear), and a gold ingot (元宝) shaped nose. Its body 60 (cover) by flame patterns in yellow and red.
In the 61 (eager) to make people know more about the mascot, Gao Zheng 62 works on culture exchanges introduced it together with Tan Dun, a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. Aside from being 63 (wide) feature d in the 2024“Happy Chinese New Year” celebrations at home and abroad, “JiXiang Long” will be developed into a host of 64 (culture) creativity products, ranging from stationery (文具) to souvenir sculptures.
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The dragon lantern festival is set to open Lanterns, symbols of joy and 65 (happy) since ancient times, have become one of China’s cultural icons. During the Lantern Festival every year, lighting lanterns 66 (be) an important part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
The Zigong lantern festival, dating 67 the Dang Dynasty, stands out from the lantern shows in China and has been listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). With 68 (it) combination of lanterns with landscapes, the Zigong lantern festival covers various art forms such as sculpture, and traditional Chinese painting. Up to now, it 69 (attract) over 400 million visitors.
The lantern exhibition features nearly 2 kilometers of lighted streets. There are about forty sets of different lanterns, 70 (include) huge lanterns, crafted lanterns, decorative lanterns and themed lantern sets inspired by 71 (tradition) Chinese legends and classical literature. Varieties of animal-shaped lanterns will show great artistic charm to visitors.
Throughout the lantern festival, there will be a series of Chinese cultural experiences, 72 include a lighting ceremony, a traditional Hanfu show and 73 creative New Year painting exhibition. Limited-edition lanterns will be available for visitors 74 (buy).
