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【语篇时事热点之传统文化】2025年高考英语语篇阅读理解强化训练
The traditional Chinese Shaoxing opera has a long history，but these days it seems that young people don't show much interest in it.
Nowadays，as pop music and online films are popular with the public，Shaoxing opera is struggling for its survival.The market of the opera is becoming smaller.It remains popular only with the older generation.According to Zhejiang provincial cultural department，most fans of Shaoxing opera，China's second largest traditional opera，are above 40 years old.And many teenagers know nothing about Shaoxing opera and have never been to the theatre.
Yang Jianxin，head of the department，said， "Now，young people are crazy about other art forms but not the traditional operas.The largest problem for Shaoxing opera today is how to become acceptable to the young."
Actually，not only Shaoxing opera but also many other traditional Chinese operas are in danger.That's really worrying.Luckily，people are trying to protect them.For example，Kunqu has been listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001.
In 2006，Shaoxing opera，for the first time in history，entered the pub.It was really a good try to attract the youth.Besides，a Shaoxing opera group opened a Shaoxing opera blog on the Internet to invite people，especially the young，to express their opinions about this traditional art form.
（1）What is the purpose of paragraph 1？
A．To recommend Shaoxing opera.
B．To show young people's preference.
C．To introduce the topic.
D．To talk about the history of Shaoxing opera.
（2）Why is it hard for Shaoxing opera to survive？
A．The market of art is closed to it.
B．Theaters don't accept it any longer.
C．The young generation have got tired of it.
D．Modern art is becoming increasingly popular.
（3）What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 4 refer to？
A．Modern arts.
B．Chinese operas.
C．The Masterpieces.
D．Shaoxing opera and Kunqu.
（4）How does the author sound at the end of the text？
A．Hopeful.
B．Satisfied.
C．Anxious.
D．Bored.
【考点】传统文化；说明文．
【答案】CDBA
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国越剧面临的生存困境、原因以及近年来为解决这一现状而进行的一些尝试。
【解答】（1）写作意图题。根据第一段The traditional Chinese Shaoxing opera has a long history，but these days it seems that young people don't show much interest in it.（中国传统的越剧有着悠久的历史，但现在年轻人似乎对它没有太大兴趣。）可知，第一段内容引出了一个社会现象，现在年轻人对中国传统的越剧没有太大兴趣，下文介绍了导致这种社会现象的原因和针对这种情况采取的措施，由此可推断出，文章第一段的目的是引出文章主题。故选C。
（2）细节理解题。根据第二段Nowadays，as pop music and online films are popular with the public，Shaoxing opera is struggling for its survival.The market of the opera is becoming smaller.（如今，随着流行音乐和网络电影的流行，越剧正在为生存而挣扎。戏剧的市场越来越小。）可知，因为流行音乐和网络电影等现代艺术的流行，戏剧的市场越来越小，越剧正在为生存而挣扎，由此可知，越剧很难生存是因为现代艺术正变得越来越流行。故选D。
（3）代词指代题。根据划线词上文Actually，not only Shaoxing opera but also many other traditional Chinese operas are in danger.That's really worrying.（事实上，不仅越剧，还有许多其他中国传统戏剧都处于危险之中。这真令人担忧。）可知，包括越剧在内的许多中国传统戏剧都处于危险之中，这一点令人担忧，由此可知，划线单词所在句指的是"人们正在尽力保护中国传统戏剧"，"them"代指的是"Chinese operas"，即中国戏剧。A.Modern arts现代艺术；B.Chinese operas中国歌剧；C.The Masterpieces代表作；D.Shaoxing opera and Kunqu绍兴剧和昆曲。故选B。
（4）观点态度题。根据最后一段内容In 2006，Shaoxing opera，for the first time in history，entered the pub（酒吧）.It was really a good try to attract the youth.Besides，a Shaoxing opera group opened a Shaoxing opera blog on the Internet to invite people，especially the young，to express their opinions about this traditional art form.（2006年，越剧有史以来第一次进入酒吧。这真是一次吸引年轻人的好的尝试。此外，一个越剧团在网上开设了一个越剧博客，邀请人们，尤其是年轻人，表达他们对这一传统艺术形式的看法。）可知，作者认为越剧进入酒吧"和"在网上开设越剧博客"是保护越剧这种传统戏剧的好方法，由此可知，作者对越剧未来的发展和传承是充满希望的。A.Hopeful有希望的；B.Satisfied满意的；C.Anxious焦虑的；D.Bored无聊的。故选A。
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。做题时要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据。
Royal family gather at Windsor Castle for first Easter Sunday service without the Queen on April 9th.Attendees and members of the royal family wore a variety of stylish hats throughout the ceremony.It is a requirement for all women to wear hats on royal occasions.This rule dates back to the 1950s when upper class and royal women would rarely show their hair in public，according to the BBC．
Hats were originally worn for practical reasons such as protection from the sun，rain or cold weather，but quickly people wore them for other purposes.The top hat，for example，was reserved for upper-class men and was worn at formal events such as weddings and horse races.Women also used hats to signify social status，wealth and fashion.The larger the hat，the wealthier the wearer was believed to be.
In addition to status，hats played an important role in British social etiquette. Men were expected to remove their hats indoors，especially in formal settings，to show respect.Women，on the other hand，were to wear their hats until seated for dinner，but then they were expected to remove them.
But hats were not always a symbol of status and etiquette.The bowler hat，created in 1849，was worn by the working class，especially those involved in transportation.The bowler hat became an iconic item of British fashion，worn by both men and women.
Today，hats continue to be an essential part of British culture，with many old and new hat shops throughout the country.The fedora is also making a comeback among younger generations.Shopping in hat shops provides you with a glimpse of British hat.Caps，trilbies，beanies，and berets are just some of the styles available.
（1）What is the significance of the top hat in British culture？
A．It was worn by the working class.
B．It was a personal statement of fashion.
C．It was used to protect people from the rain.
D．It was worn at formal events and signified wealth.
（2）What does the underlined word "etiquette" in paragraph 3 probably mean？
A．Routine.
B．Practice.
C．Manners.
D．Origin.
（3）Which hat was popular among postmen and train drivers in Britain？
A．Top hat.
B．Fedora.
C．Bowler hat.
D．Beret.
（4）What's the author's purpose in writing the text？
A．To attract more visitors to Britain.
B．To introduce the hat culture in British.
C．To show his or her opinions on British hats.
D．To tell an interesting story about British hats.
【考点】传统文化；说明文．
【答案】（1）-（4）DCCB
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，本文介绍了英国的帽子文化。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。第二段提到The top hat，for example，was reserved for upper-class men and was worn at formal events such as weddings and horse races.Women also used hats to signify social status，wealth and fashion.The larger the hat，the wealthier the wearer was believed to be.（例如，大礼帽是上流社会男性的专属，只有在婚礼和赛马等正式场合才会佩戴。女性也用帽子来象征社会地位、财富和时尚。人们认为帽子越大，佩戴者就越富有。）可以看出the top hat多佩戴于正式场合且用来彰显财富和社会地位。故选D。
（2）词句猜测题。第三段提到Men were expected to remove their hats indoors，especially in formal settings，to show respect.Women，on the other hand，were to wear their hats until seated for dinner，but then they were expected to remove them.（在室内，尤其是在正式场合，男性被要求脱帽以示尊重。另一方面，女性在就座前都要戴着帽子，但之后就得摘下帽子。）由此判断，在室内对于戴帽或者脱帽的礼仪都有非常严格的规定，由此得知etiquette意为"礼貌、礼仪、行为规范"。A．Routine.例行公事；B．Practice.练习；C．Manners.礼貌，礼仪；D．Origin.起源。故选C。
（3）推理判断题。第四段提到The bowler hat，created in 1849，was worn by the working class，especially those involved in transportation. （圆顶硬礼帽发明于1849年，是工人阶级，尤其是从事交通运输的工人所戴的。）由此判断，硬圆礼帽是工人阶层戴的帽子样式，因此postmen and train drivers in Britain （英国的邮递员和火车司机）最有可能佩戴的帽子为bowler hat（圆顶硬礼帽）。故选C。
（4）目的意图题。第一段由英国王室出席仪式时的戴帽礼仪引出了英国关于戴帽子的历史。结合全文以及最后一段Today，hats continue to be an essential part of British culture，with many old and new hat shops throughout the country. （今天，帽子仍然是英国文化的重要组成部分，全国各地有许多新旧帽子店。）由此判断，这篇文章目的在于介绍英国帽子文化。A．To attract more visitors to Britain.吸引更多的游客来英国；B．To introduce the hat culture in British.介绍英国的帽子文化；C．To show his or her opinions on British hats.表达他或她对英国帽子的看法；D．To tell an interesting story about British hats.讲一个关于英国帽子的有趣故事。故选B。
【点评】一、速读全文，了解大意知主题。
阅读能力一般指阅读速度和理解能力两个方面。阅读速度是阅读最基本的能力，考生必须在十分有限的时间内运用略读、扫读、跳读等技巧快速阅读，搜寻关键词、主题句，捕捉时空、顺序、情节、人物、观点，并且理清文章脉络，把握语篇实质。
二、看题干，带着问题读文章。
首先要掌握问题的类型，客观信息题可以从文章中直接找到答案；而主观判断题考查的是对文章的感情基调等，这类题必须经过对作者的态度、意图以及对整篇文章进行深一层的推理等。其次，了解试题题干以及各个选项所包含的信息，然后有针对性地对文章进行扫读，对有关信息进行快速定位。此法加强了阅读的针对性，提高了做题的准确率。
三、逻辑推理，做好深层理解题。
在实际阅读中，有时作者并未把意图说出来，阅读者要根据字面意思，通过语篇逻辑关系，研究细节的暗示，推敲作者的态度，理解文章的寓义。要求读者对文字的表面信息进行分析、挖掘和逻辑推理，不能就事论事，以偏概全。推理题在提问中常用的词有：infer，imply，suggest，indicate等。
四、猜词悟义，扫除阅读拦路虎。
猜词是应用英语的重要能力。它不但需要准确无误地理解上下文，而且要有较大的泛读量，掌握或认识较多的课外词汇。我们要学会"顺藤摸瓜"，通过构词，语法，定义，同位，对比，因果，常识，上下文等线索确定词义。
Chinese Festivals
As an ancient country，China has various festivals.
The Spring Festival
In the evening before the Spring Festival，families get together and have a big meal.Children also get lucky money from parents.
The Lantern Festival
During this festival，there is special food called "tang yuan"，which is said to symbolize both the first full moon and family unity and completeness.Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles attached to the lanterns.
Stilt walking，drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival.
The Duanwu Festival
Also called the Dragon Boat Festival，it is to celebrate the patriotic （爱国的） poet Qu Yuan，a loyal and highly respected minister，who brought peace and prosperity to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified （诽谤）.
The Double Seventh Festival
On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month，there is a traditional festival full of romance.Recently the youth have celebrated it as Valentine's Day in China.
The Mid-Autumn Festival
It is a conventional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping the moon can be traced back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties.The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for members of a family to get together.
The Double Ninth Festival
On the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar，people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival.People usually climb mountains and eat double-ninth cakes，which means our life will become better and better.
（1）Which is NOT involved in the entertainments of the Lantern Festival？
A．Guessing riddles.
B．Dragon dance.
C．Stilt walking.
D．Delicious food and lucky money.
（2）Which of the following tells about a Chinese ancestor who is the symbol of devotees（热爱者）of his homeland？
A．The Spring Festival.
B．The Duanwu Festival.
C．The Double Seventh Festival.
D．The Double Ninth Festival.
（3）What aspect is the Mid-Autumn Festival unique（独特的）in？
A．Families' getting together.
B．A festival for the Han nationality.
C．Worshipping the moon.
D．Symbolizing the first full moon.
【考点】传统文化；应用文．
【答案】DBC
【分析】本文是一篇传统文化类阅读。文章主要介绍了中国的一些节日的相关信息。
【解答】（1）D.细节理解题。根据The Lantern Festival（元宵节）部分的Stilt walking，drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival.（踩高跷、击鼓和舞龙舞狮是元宵节的主要娱乐形式。）可知，美味的食物和压岁钱不是元宵节的娱乐活动。故选D。
（2）B.细节理解题。根据The Duanwu Festival（端午节）部分的Also called the Dragon Boat Festival，it is to celebrate the patriotic （爱国的） poet Qu Yuan，a loyal and highly respected minister，who brought peace and prosperity to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified （诽谤）.（它也被称为端午节，是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原，一位忠诚而受人尊敬的大臣，他为国家带来了和平与繁荣，但最终因被诽谤而投河自尽。）可知，端午节讲的是一个中国祖先的故事，他是热爱祖国的象征。故选B。
（3）C.细节理解题。根据The Mid-Autumn Festival（中秋节）部分的The custom of worshipping the moon can be traced back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties.（赏月的习俗可以追溯到古代夏商时期。）可知，中秋节的独特之处在于赏月。故选C。
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据。
In a special classroom of acupuncture and massage（ 针灸和按摩） at Beijing Union University ，Zhang Lin uses her clear and loud voice as she guides students through each step.The students work in pairs，one as the "doctor" and the other as the "patient" while Zhang corrects their skills patiently and individually，holding their hands to find the exact pressure point.
Zhang，47，is a special education teacher whose students have varying degrees of visual disturbance.Sept 10 marked Zhang's 27th Teacher's Day as a teacher of visually disabled children.
When I started my career with these kids，the biggest obstacle was Braille（盲文），"Zhang says，adding that she taught herself Braille every night，but found it difficult as the raised dots of the books were the same color as the paper background.
In the process of teaching，Zhang found that systematic medical teaching materials in Braille were relatively scarce in the market，so she made full use of the Ball she had learned，to design and develop a series of barrier-free leaching materials together with other teachers to get enough.Besides teaching materials，Zhang and her colleagues also developed auxiliary teaching tools.
Physical capacity is also a huge college for teachers of acupuncture and moxibustion.In the practical training class，the visually disabled students are unable to concentrate in class in the same way as those with full sight，making individual instruction a must for the special education teachers. "I have to lead them hand - in - hand，to explore the acupoints （穴位） and repeatedly help them adjust the strength and technique.After each class，it is normal to be fled with sweat，" Zhang says.
Zhang says， "I have taught thousands of visually disabled students and they have taught me a lot，such as not giving up in the face of difficult.Moreover，being in the sector for years，I have witnessed the leaps China has made in protecting the rights and interests of the disabled，bringing down -to-earth benefits for visually disabled students.
（1）How old was Zhang Lin when she began to work as a special education teacher？
A．47.
B．27.
C．20.
D．17.
（2）What does the underlined word "scarce" mean in paragraph 4？
A．False.
B．Short.
C．Expensive.
D．Difficult.
（3）What can we infer from the last paragraph？
A．Zhang's students have learned a lot.
B．Zhang is popular with her students.
C．Zhang encountered many difficulties in life.
D．China cares about various causes for the disabled.
（4）Which can best describe Zhang Lin according to the text？
A．Caring and patient.
B．Brave and many -sided.
C．Determined and humorous.
D．Outgoing and expressive.
【考点】传统文化；记叙文．
【答案】CBDA
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了老师引导视障儿童走上职业道路 的故事。
【解答】（1）数字计算题。根据第二段Zhang，47，is a special education teacher whose students have varying degrees of visual disturbance.Sept 10 marked Zhang's 27th Teacher's Day as a teacher of visually disabled children.（47岁的张老师是一名特殊教育老师，她的学生都有不同程度的视觉障碍。9月10日是张老师担任视障儿童教师的第27个教师节。）可知张开始当特殊教育教师的年龄是47-27=20岁。故选C。
（2）词义猜测题。根据划线词所在的句子In the process of teaching，Zhang found that systematic medical teaching materials in Braille were relatively scarce in the market，so she made full use of the Ball she had learned，to design and develop a series of barrier-free leaching materials together with other teachers to get enough.（在教学过程中，张发现盲文系统医学教材在市场上相对稀缺，所以她充分利用自己学到的Ball，与其他老师一起设计和开发了一系列无障碍浸出材料，以获得足够的资源。）可知划线词意思是"稀缺的"。A.False.假的；B.Short.稀缺的；C.Expensive.贵的；D.Difficult.困难的。故选B。
（3）推理判断题。根据最后一段Moreover，being in the sector for years，I have witnessed the leaps China has made in protecting the rights and interests of the disabled，bringing down -to-earth benefits for visually disabled students.（此外，在这个行业工作多年，我见证了中国在保护残疾人权益方面取得的飞跃，为视障学生带来了实实在在的好处。）可知从最后一段我们可以推断出中国关心各种残疾人事业。故选D。
（4）推理判断题。根据第一段The students work in pairs，one as the "doctor" and the other as the "patient" while Zhang corrects their skills patiently and individually，holding their hands to find the exact pressure point.（学生们两人一组，一名扮演"医生"，另一名扮演"病人"，而张老师则耐心地、单独地纠正他们的技巧，握住他们的手，找到准确的按压点。）可知张老师是有耐心的；根据第五段In the practical training class，the visually disabled students are unable to concentrate in class in the same way as those with full sight，making individual instruction a must for the special education teachers. "I have to lead them hand - in - hand，to explore the acupoints （穴位） and repeatedly help them adjust the strength and technique.After each class，it is normal to be fled with sweat，" Zhang says.（在实训课堂上，视障学生在课堂上无法像正常人那样集中注意力，这使得特殊教育教师必须进行个别指导。"我必须牵着他们的手，摸索穴位，反复帮助他们调整力度和手法。每次下课后，满头大汗是很正常的。"）可知张老师是有爱心的。故选A。
【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
World history has seen three ancient dramas：Greek tragedy and comedy，Indian Sanskrit drama and Chinese opera.The first two have become historical and only Chinese opera has survived.
Chinese opera took shape in the 12th century.After developing for more than 800 years，its abundant local styles of opera are still enjoying great popularity，of which Qingiang is one of the most ancient operas.
Qinqiang opera is a thousand-year-old local opera originating in China's inland northwestern region.It has established a unique tradition as an"opera shouted out"with its high-pitched arias（高音唱腔）.LiMei has won a reputation as one of the four greatest Qinqiang actresses.She's also known for her passionate commitment to exploring the theatrical possibilities offered by Qinqíang.
LiMei and her workmates are halfway through an afternoon rehearsal（排练） and most have broken into a sweat Singing in a near whisper，the forty-year-old opera star performs the stylized movements for the leading role the bitter dead Lady Li Huiniang in Ghost's Hate.
Little wonder that LiMei is such a powerful presence on stage.She's the greatest contributory actress who's able to interpret a character so persuasively and tell a story so convincingly that European audiences warmly hug this unfamiliar art form.
Li Mei said，"We performed this opera in the Netherlands to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the founding of Holland's Nationa!Theater.We enjoyed e fifteen-minute curtain call and the audiences applauded wildly for a long time.The local press entitled me the 'Nemesis of the Orient' and 'the Chinese Venus'，Why is that so？Because they've fully understood what the opera implied—the loyalty towards love，and dead as she maybe，her love persists.The reason why this opera was able to touch millions of hearts is that it has a beautiful story presented by a beautiful art form."
（1）What can be inferred about Chinese opera from the passage？
A．It made history with ancient Greek operas.
B．It has a history shorter than Indian Sanskrit drama.
C．It consists of various dynamic local operas.
D．It originated from the most ancient local Qinqiang opera.
（2）What is the greatest feature of Oinqiang opera according to the passage？
A．The popular curtain call
B．The northwestern origin.
C．The stylized movement.
D．The spirited high tone.
（3）Why is Ghost's Hate starring Li Mer loved by foreigners？
A．Because it has a perfect combination of touching plot and attractive form.
B．Because its leading role Li Mei is famous as the 'Chinese Venus'.
C．Because it conveys the popular messages of loyalty towards love.
D．Because the story is easy to be fully understood by foreigners.
（4）What is Li Mei's greatest contribution to Qinqiang opera？
A．She won a reputation as one of the four greatest Qinqiang actrasses.
B．She brought Li Huiniang，the bitter dead Lady in Ghost's Hate to life.
C．She explored many theatrical possibilities offered by Qinqiang opera.
D．She spread one of Chinese traditional cultures to the other side of the world.
【考点】传统文化；说明文．
【答案】见试题解答内容
【分析】本文主要介绍了中国有名的戏剧秦腔及其特点，以及把秦腔带出国的女艺术家LiMei和秦腔在国外反响热。
【解答】（1）推理判断题。根据第二段After developing for more than 800 years，its abundant local styles of opera are still enjoying great popularity，of which Qinqiang is one of the most ancient operas. （经过800多年的发展，其丰富的地方戏曲风格仍然深受欢迎，其中秦腔是最古老的戏曲之一。）可知，中国戏曲由各种充满活力的地方戏曲组成。故选C。
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段It has established a unique tradition as an"opera shouted out" with its high-pitched arias（高音唱腔） （它建立了一种独特的传统，就像一场带有高音咏叹调的"高音唱腔"）可知，秦腔独特在与众不同的高音唱腔。A.The popular curtain call流行的谢幕；B.The northwestern origin.西北起源；C.The stylized movement.风格化的动作；D.The spirited high tone.意气风发的高音。故选D。
（3）推理判断题。根据最后一段The reason why this opera was able to touch millions of hearts is that it has a beautiful story presented by a beautiful art form. （这部歌剧能够打动数百万人的心，是因为它以一种美丽的艺术形式呈现了一个美丽的故事。）可知，因为优美的故事情节和出色的艺术形式，国外观众也被深深打动。故选A。
（4）推理判断题。根据倒数第二段She's the greatest contributory actress who's able to interpret a character so persuasively and tell a story so convincingly that European audiences warmly hug this unfamiliar art form. （她是最伟大的贡献女演员，她能够如此有说服力地诠释一个角色，如此有说服力地讲述一个故事，欧洲观众热情拥抱这个陌生的艺术形式。）可知，李梅对秦腔最大的贡献是她把中国的一种传统文化传播到了世界的另一端。故选D。
【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
The ancient Chinese art known as dragon scale bookbinding（龙鳞装）dates back more than 1，000 years to the Tang Dynasty.Passed down between generations of royals（皇室成员）and upper-class families，the finished works were thought to resemble（与……类似）dragons，each page appearing like a"scale".
With few of the books surviving to the present day，the bookbinding technique was at risk of becoming lost before Beijing-based artist Zhang Xiaodong decided to research and revive（复兴） it.Using the Palace Museum's only existing dragon scale book for reference，he spent four years printing and binding to perfect his art.
One of Zhang's works is a dragon scale bookbinding version of the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber.The 120-chapter book comes with recreations of 230 images by Qing Dynasty artist Sun Wen.Combining ancient folding and cutting techniques with modern technology，Zhang printed pictures and text onto paper at a factory before cutting them to recreate Sun's paintings.
As part of Zhang's"scientific approach"，he visited old towns and heritage sites to source materials traditionally used in bookbinding，such as ricepaper，bamboo，silk and wood.Then came the most important and difficult part of the binding process：controlling the placement of each page.In order to create a complete picture，each sheet of paper needs to be placed in exactly the right place.Zhang said that a mistake of just a hundredth of a centimeter can produce a huge，visible error when a book's hundreds of pages are displayed together.
Despite Zhang's efforts，dragon scale bookbinding remains an endangered art.But Ying Kwok，founder of the Art Appraisal Club，is encouraged by growing efforts in China to preserve the country's cultural heritage."There has always been an interest in traditional Chinese art but now there are more young people interested in experimental and modern takes on traditional techniques， "she said. "It shows how a younger generation of artists can actually use traditional formats to respond to their surroundings. "
（1）What can we learn about dragon scale bookbinding in paragraph 1？
A．It used to be ignored by upper-class families.
B．It began to disappear during the Tang Dynasty.
C．It was created because of royals' love for dragons.
D．It was named according to the look of the finished works.
（2）What did Zhang Xiaodong do to revive dragon scale bookbinding？
A．He took up painting after seeing Sun Wen' s paintings.
B．He combined modern technology with ancient traditions.
C．He spent four years reading Dream of the Red Chamber.
D．He applied for permission to work in the Palace Museum.
（3）What is the most difficult part of dragon scale bookbinding？
A．Finding the right materials.
B．Placing each page accurately.
C．Correcting the book' s mistakes.
D．Sticking hundreds of pages together.
（4）What is Ying Kwok's attitude to young people' s practices？
A．Confused.
B．Worried.
C．Approving.
D．Forgiving.
【考点】传统文化；新闻报道；新闻报道．
【答案】（1）-（4）DBBC
【分析】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了北京艺术家张小东将现代与古代技术相结合来复兴龙鳞装订这门传统艺术。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第一段第二句Passed down between generations of royals（皇室成员）and upper-class families，the finished works were thought to resemble（与……类似）dragons，each page appearing like a"scale".（完成作品在皇室成员和高级家族内一代代传递，这完成的作品被认为与龙相似，每一面都像龙鳞。）可知，龙鳞装是根据完成作品的外观命名的。故选D。
（2）推理判断题。根据第三段第三句Combining ancient folding and cutting techniques with modern technology，Zhang printed pictures and text onto paper at a factory before cutting them to recreate Sun's paintings.（Zhang将古老的折叠和切割技术与现代技术相结合，在工厂里将图片和文字打印在纸上，然后切割出来，重现了孙温的画作。）可知，张小东将现代与古代技术相结合来复兴龙鳞装订。故选B。
（3）细节理解题。根据第四段第二句Then came the most important and difficult part of the binding process：controlling the placement of each page.In order to create a complete picture，each sheet of paper needs to be placed in exactly the right place.（接下来是装订过程中最重要也是最困难的部分：控制每页的位置。）可知，龙鳞装订最难的部分是准确放置每一页。故选B。
（4）观点态度题。根据最后一段 Despite Zhang's efforts，dragon scale bookbinding remains an endangered art.But Ying Kwok，founder of the Art Appraisal Club，is encouraged by growing efforts in China to preserve the country's cultural heritage."There has always been an interest in traditional Chinese art but now there are more young people interested in experimental and modern takes on traditional techniques， "she said. "It shows how a younger generation of artists can actually use traditional formats to respond to their surroundings. "（尽管有Zhang的努力，龙鳞装订仍然是一种濒临灭绝的艺术。但艺术鉴定俱乐部的创始人Ying Kwok对中国保护国家文化遗产的努力感到鼓舞。她说："人们对中国传统艺术一直很感兴趣，但现在越来越多的年轻人对传统艺术的实验性和现代化感兴趣。""它展示了年轻一代艺术家如何用传统的形式来回应周围的环境。"）可知，Ying Kwok对年轻人保护传统的文化遗产持肯定态度。结合选项A.Confused.困惑的；B.Worried.焦虑的；C.Approving.赞同的，赞许的；D.Forgiving.宽容的，宽恕的。分析可知，C项符合Ying Kwok的态度。故选C。
【点评】做阅读时首先要通读全文，理解文章大意，然后带着问题到原文中找信息句，仔细研究问题和跟问题有关的句子，琢磨其意思，选出正确答案。
People often talk about cultural differences between western and eastern countries，but how about the western world itself？Surprisingly，a closer look at it can reveal a good many curious details.
The most obvious characteristic of the majority of Americans is that they smile a lot.It does not matter whether they have a strong reason to smile；they do it，sometimes simply because they have to.A smile is not just a powerful marketing tool but also a way to show that someone is friendly，and that life in general is fine.Europeans，on the contrary（相反），prefer to keep a more neutral（不带感彩的）facial expression.They smile mostly when they are in a good mood，or feel amused；if not，a European's face will remain neutral，or even dull.In Russia，for example，there is a proverb saying that laughing for no reason is a sign of a fool.It does not mean that Europeans are serious，or that they do not have a sense of humor.
The same refers to communication in general.Americans are extremely communicative；small talks and chats are common.Europeans talk mostly when there is something to say，and rarely enter communication just for the purpose of talking to other people.American people prefer to express what they think carefully，considering how it might affect surrounding people.Europeans are more straightforward，even with unfamiliar people.A European friend will almost always voice his opinion on different occasions，and will not hesitate to remind you that you need to lose some weight or take a shower.
It can be said that Americans are people of contrasts.They are open-minded，flexible，and ready to accept everything new enthusiastically；but at the same time，American society manages to bring up unbelievable conservatives（保守者）.Americans are extremely politically correct，which，in most cases，is indeed a secure and beneficial practice，but it can also mess up daily or even private communication，sometimes preventing having close relationships.Europeans，on the contrary，are more straightforward，preferring to tell the truth in direct ways.Each way of communication is different—neither is correct or incorrect.
（1）What does the author say about smiling？
A．It is a powerful marketing tool across cultures.
B．It is culture-related within western countries.
C．It is thought of as a sign of a fool in America.
D．It is regarded as a social necessity in Europe.
（2）What is typical of Europeans' communication？
A．Beating around the bush.
B．Hiding their feelings carefully.
C．Expressing themselves openly.
D．Having small talks and chats.
（3）How is the text mainly developed？
A．By making comparisons.
B．By analyzing cause and effect.
C．By classifying body language.
D．By discussing research findings.
（4）What is the passage mainly talking about？
A．Ways of communication in American society.
B．Ways of communication in European society.
C．The differences between Americans and Europeans.
D．Cultural differences in Western countries.
【考点】传统文化；说明文．
【答案】BCAD
【分析】本文是一篇传统文化类的说明文。通过对比美国，欧洲，俄罗斯的文化差异讲述了西方文化本身的差异。
【解答】（1）细节理解题。根据第二段内容The most obvious characteristic of the majority of Americans is that they smile a lot.It does not matter whether they have a strong reason to smile；they do it，sometimes simply because they have to.A smile is not just a powerful marketing tool but also a way to show that someone is friendly，and that life in general is fine.Europeans，on the contrary（相反），prefer to keep a more neutral（不带感彩的）facial expression.They smile mostly when they are in a good mood，or feel amused；if not，a European's face will remain neutral，or even dull.In Russia，for example，there is a proverb saying that laughing for no reason is a sign of a fool.It does not mean that Europeans are serious，or that they do not have a sense of humor.（大多数美国人最明显的特点就是爱笑。他们是否有充分的理由微笑并不重要，他们会笑，有时只是因为他们不得不笑。微笑不仅是一种强大的营销工具，也是一种显示某人很友好，以及总体生活很好的方式。相反，欧洲人更喜欢保持中性的面部表情。他们大多在心情好的时候微笑，或者觉得好笑的时候微笑；如果不是，欧洲人的脸就会保持中立，甚至是呆滞的。例如，在俄罗斯，有一句谚语说，毫无理由的笑是傻瓜的表现。这并不意味着欧洲人是严肃的，或者他们没有幽默感。）可知，作者认为微笑与西方国家的文化有关。故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据第三段Europeans are more straightforward，even with unfamiliar people.A European friend will almost always voice their opinion on different occasions，and will not hesitate to remind you that you need to lose some weight or take a shower.（欧洲人更加直率，即使与陌生的人在一起也是如此。一个欧洲朋友几乎总是在不同场合发表意见，并毫不犹豫地提醒您，您需要减肥或洗个澡。）可知，欧洲人交流的典型特征是公开表达自己。故选C。
（3）推理判断题。阅读全文，根据文章内容可知，本文通过对比美国，欧洲，俄罗斯的文化差异讲述了西方文化本身的差异。结合选项：A.By making comparisons.通过比较；B.By analyzing cause and effect.通过分析因果；C.By classifying body language.通过对肢体语言进行分类；D.By discussing research findings.通过讨论研究发现。故选A。
（4）主旨大意题。通读全文内容，尤其是第一段内容People often talk about cultural differences between western and eastern countries，but how about the western world itself？Surprisingly，a closer look at it can reveal a good many curious details.（人们经常谈论东西方国家的文化差异，那么西方世界本身呢？令人惊讶的是，仔细观察它可以发现许多奇怪的细节。）以及下面内容可知本文通过对比美国，欧洲，俄罗斯的文化差异讲述了西方文化本身的差异。因此D项Cultural differences in Western countries（西方国家的文化差异）概括文意，故选D。
【点评】考查说明文。做题时要通读全文，把握大意，然后结合题干及选项做出正确的选择。
The Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival is the first national festival that has been set up for farmers since 2018.Without farmers' hard work，social and economic development is impossible.The creation of the harvest festival is meeting Chinese farmers' expectations for society's emphasis（重视）on agriculture.It reminds people that more attention needs to be paid to agriculture and farmers since agriculture is the foundation（基础）of China's national economy and the source of the Chinese population's food supply including grain，meat，vegetables and fruits.
The most important thing is how to celebrate the festival.Farmers are the major players during this festival and relevant authorities（有关部门）plan and promote harvest activities in a way that attracts farmers' interest and draws them out to participate.This will hopefully lead to their celebrating the festival with energy and enthusiasm，which will impact on the coming years' celebrations.Apart from farmers，people from all walks of life can also take a short trip to different places and take part in the harvest activities.Not only can they experience and taste the joy of the harvest，but they can also buy green agricultural products online and offline to contribute to farmers' incomes.
The festival creates an atmosphere of respect and caring for farmers.It is necessary to make full use of preferential policies（政策），capital and good environment to boost agricultural production and the rural economy，and to improve farmers' living conditions so that they can devote themselves to their agricultural work.Although recent years have seen economic growth in most rural areas，there has not been the same increase in farmers' income.The festival will help to increase food output，encouraging farmers to grow more quality food，which will greatly improve farmers' life quality.
（1）What is the purpose of establishing the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival？
A．To increase food varieties for Chinese people.
B．To spread ancient Chinese agricultural culture.
C．To stress the importance of farming and farmers.
D．To promote the development of modern agriculture.
（2）What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about？
A．The ways of celebrating the festival.
B．The present situation of agriculture.
C．The history of celebrating the festival.
D．The new directions in agriculture.
（3）What does the underlined word "boost"in the last paragraph probably mean？
A．Predict.
B．Promote.
C．Study.
D．Control.
（4）In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？
A．Science.
B．Health.
C．Education.
D．Economy.
【考点】传统文化；说明文．
【答案】CABC
【分析】本文是一篇传统文化类阅读。文章主要介绍了自2018年以来中国为农民设立的第一个全国性节日---中国农民丰收节。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据第一段中的The creation of the harvest festival is meeting Chinese farmers' expectations for society's emphasis（重视）on agriculture.It reminds people that more attention needs to be paid to agriculture and farmers since agriculture is the foundation（基础）of China's national economy and the source of the Chinese population's food supply including grain，meat，vegetables and fruits.（丰收节的创建满足了中国农民对社会强调农业的期望。它提醒人们，需要更多地关注农业和农民，因为农业是中国国民经济的基础，也是中国人口粮食供应的来源，包括粮食、肉类、蔬菜和水果。）可知，设立丰收节是为了强调农业和农民的重要性。故选C。
（2）A.段落大意题。根据第二段The most important thing is how to celebrate the festival.Farmers are the major players during this festival and relevant authorities（有关部门）plan and promote harvest activities in a way that attracts farmers' interest and draws them out to participate.This will hopefully lead to their celebrating the festival with energy and enthusiasm，which will impact on the coming years' celebrations.Apart from farmers，people from all walks of life can also take a short trip to different places and take part in the harvest activities.Not only can they experience and taste the joy of the harvest，but they can also buy green agricultural products online and offline to contribute to farmers' incomes.（最重要的是如何庆祝节日。农民是这个节日的主要参与者，相关当局计划和促进收获活动，以吸引农民的兴趣并吸引他们参与。这将有助于他们充满活力和热情地庆祝节日，这将影响未来几年的庆祝活动。除了农民，各行各业的人也可以到不同的地方进行短途旅行，参加收获活动。他们不仅可以体验和品尝收获的喜悦，还可以在线和线下购买绿色农产品，为农民增收做出贡献。）可知，第二段主要介绍了庆祝丰收节的方式。故选A。
（3）B.词义猜测题。根据第三段中的It is necessary to make full use of preferential policies（政策），capital and good environment to boost agricultural production and the rural economy，and to improve farmers' living conditions so that they can devote themselves to their agricultural work.（要充分利用优惠政策、资金和良好环境，促进农业生产和农村经济发展，改善农民生活条件，使他们能够全身心投入农业工作。）可知，划线词 "boost"意为"促进"。结合选项：A.Predict预测；B.Promote促进；C.Study研究；D.Control控制。故选B。
（4）C.文章出处题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了中国农民丰收节的来历、庆祝方式及意义。这个节日提醒人们，需要更加关注农业和农民，因为农业是中国国民经济的基础，也是中国人口粮食、肉类、蔬菜和水果供应的来源。由此可知，本文最有可能出现在报纸的教育版面。故选C。
【点评】1．直接信息题：直接信息题是指能够直接从原文中找到信息，选项在语言表达上与原文基本一致的题目。2．间接信息题：间接信息题是能够从原文中找到信息，但在语言表达上与原文有差异，做题时需要对原文信息进行转换。3．综合信息题：综合信息题是指这类题目所涉及的信息不是原文的某一句话，可能是原文的几句话，或者是散落在文章不同的地方，要求学生把原文所提供的信息综合起来分析，而不能断章取义。
Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times.Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather，planting in spring and harvest in autumn .Today's festivals have many origins：some are seasonal，some for special people and some for special events.
Dragon Boat Festival celebrations take place in China on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.They are held in memory of Qu Yuan，a famous person who wrote poems in Ancient China.It was the first traditional Chinese festival added to UNESCO'S List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Thanksgiving is celebrated mainly in North America，in October or November.Traditionally，it was a chance to give thanks for a good year，Now.i is also a time for families to get together for a big dinner.
May Day s a festival to celebrate the start of summer，with celebrations held across Europe and in parts of North America.People prepare decorations with flowers and dance around poles.
The Spring Festival that is also called Chinese New Year is one of the most important Festivals in China.It stars with a new moon and ends 15 day later on the full moon，marking the beginning of spring .During this festival，people eat dumpling，fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper.Nowadays，more and more countries around the world are holding celebrations for Chinese Spring Festival.
Festivals let us enjoy life ，be proud of our customs and forget our work for a little while.
（1）How many festivals are introduced in the text？
A．Two.
B．Three.
C．Four.
D．Five.
（2）Which of the following is held to honor a special person？
A．May Day.
B．Thanksgiving.
C．The Spring Festival.
D．Dragon Boat Festival.
（3）What do people traditionally eat in the Spring Festival？
A．Pies and chicken.
B．Dumplings and fish.
C．Noodles and meat.
D．Sandwiches and Turkey.
（4）Where is Thanksgiving mainly celebrated according to the text？
A．In China.
B．Across Europe.
C．in North America.
D．In South Africa.
（5）What is the text mainly about？
A．The introduction of some festivals.
B．The activities of some festivals.
C．The customs of some festivals.
D．The history of some festivals.
【考点】传统文化；说明文．
【答案】CDBCA
【分析】本文是一篇传统文化类阅读。文章主要介绍了中国以及世界各地的几个节日。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据第二段中的Dragon Boat Festival celebrations take place in China on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.（端午节庆祝活动在中国农历五月初五举行。）及第三段中的Thanksgiving is celebrated mainly in North America，in October or November.（感恩节主要在北美，在10月或11月庆祝。）和第四段中的May Day s a festival to celebrate the start of summer，with celebrations held across Europe and in parts of North America.（五一节是一个庆祝夏季开始的节日，在欧洲和北美部分地区举行庆祝活动。）及第五段中的The Spring Festival that is also called Chinese New Year is one of the most important Festivals in China.（春节也被称为中国新年，是中国最重要的节日之一。）可知，本文介绍了四个节日。故选C。
（2）D.细节理解题。根据第二段中的Dragon Boat Festival celebrations take place in China on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.They are held in memory of Qu Yuan，a famous person who wrote poems in Ancient China.（端午节庆祝活动在中国农历五月初五举行。它们是为了纪念中国古代著名诗人屈原而举行的。）可知，端午节是为了纪念一个特别的人。故选D。
（3）B.细节理解题。根据第五段中的During this festival，people eat dumpling，fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper.（在这个节日里，人们吃饺子、鱼和肉，并可能给孩子们红纸压岁钱。）可知，在春节期间，人们吃饺子和鱼等。故选B。
（4）C.细节理解题。根据第三段中的Thanksgiving is celebrated mainly in North America，in October or November.（感恩节主要在北美，在10月或11月庆祝。）可知，感恩节在北美庆祝。故选C。
（5）A.主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times.（自古以来，各地都举行各种节日和庆祝活动。）及后面各个段落对几个节日的具体介绍可知，本文主要介绍了四个世界各地的节日。故选A。
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据。
It is the year 1026，the time of the Song Dynasty.You are training to become a Traditional Chinese Medicine （TCM） doctor.You are about to take your final exam.What kind of thing will you face？
During the Song Dynasty，doctors needed to show they understood meridians （经络） –paths of energy running through the body
If you were the one to take the exam，you would be asked to show how you would treat symptoms （症状） on a life-sized model covered in wax （蜡）.Under the wax，the model would be made of bronze （铜），filled with water，and covered in holes running along the meridian paths.
You would need to place an acupuncture needle （针灸用的针） into the correct part of a meridian to pass the exam.If you got it right，the needle would go straight through the hole，and water would pour out of the model.If you picked the wrong spot，the needle would hit the bronze model and that would be that – failed.
The exams wanted to make sure all young doctors knew how to treat patients by hitting the same correct acupuncture points.
The first "bronze man" acupuncture model was made in 1026 by one of the great doctors named Wang Weiyi.Wang also wrote a book that was used across the country to teach how to use the model.Now you can see a copy of one of these bronze men in China's National Museum.
（1）Why was there wax on the model？
A．Because the model was totally made of wax.
B．Because wax stopped the test takers seeing the holes.
C．Because wax can protect the model well.
D．Because the meridians of the body were covered with wax.
（2）What would happen if a test taker put his needle into a wrong point？
A．The water would pour out of the model.
B．There would be one more hole in the bronze model.
C．The needle wouldn't go straight through the hole.
D．The hole would be covered with wax.
（3）From the last paragraph，we learn that .
A．Wang Weiyi invented the bronze man to test doctors
B．Wang Weiyi was a teacher in the Song Dynasty
C．doctors now still take the bronze man test
D．we can't see any of the bronze men now
（4）What does the story mainly talk about？
A．Why TCM is still popular now.
B．The invention of the acupuncture needle.
C．How doctors in the Song Dynasty treated different symptoms.
D．The exam for the TCM doctors in the Song Dynasty.
（5）The exams mentioned aimed to test .
A．if the doctors could find acupuncture points correctly
B．how energy ran through a human's body
C．if the tester knew how to treat different symptoms
D．whether acupuncture worked well in treating a patient
【考点】传统文化；传统习俗与文化；说明文．
【答案】BCADA
【分析】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了宋代中医通过针刺青铜人来进行针灸考试的过程。
【解答】（1）推理判断题。根据文章第三段关键句Under the wax，the model would be made of bronze，filled with water，and covered in holes running along the meridian paths.（在蜡下，模型将由青铜制成，注满水，并在经络上布满孔洞。）及下一段关键句You would need to place an acupuncture needle into the correct part of a meridian to pass the exam. （你需要将一根针灸针插入经络的正确部位，才能通过考试。）可知，模型外面覆盖蜡是为了防止考生看到经络上的洞，从而顺利进行考试。故选B项。
（2）细节理解题。根据文章第四段关键句If you picked the wrong spot，the needle would hit the bronze model and that would be that — failed.（如果你选错了地方，针会打在青铜模型上，那就是失败了。）可知，如果如果考生把针插错了位置，则针会被青铜挡住，不能直接穿过洞。故选C项。
（3）细节理解题。根据文章最后一段关键句The first "bronze man" acupuncture model was made in 1026 by one of the great doctors named Wang Weiyi.（第一个"铜人"针灸模型是在1026年由伟大的医生王维一制作的。）可知，王维一发明了青铜人来测试医生。故选A项。
（4）写作目的题。根据文章第一段It is the year 1026，the time of the Song Dynasty.You are training to become a Traditional Chinese Medicine （TCM） doctor.You are about to take your final exam.What kind of thing will you face？（那是1026年，宋朝的时候。你正在接受培训，成为一名中医医生。你马上就要参加期末考试了。你将面对什么样的事情？）可知，本文主要讲述了宋代中医考试的过程。故选D项。
（5）推理判断题。根据文章第四段关键句You would need to place an acupuncture needle into the correct part of a meridian to pass the exam.（你需要将一根针灸针插入经络的正确部位，才能通过考试。）可推知，考试的目的是为了测试一个医生是否能准确地找到穴位。故选A项。
【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局做出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
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The traditional Chinese Shaoxing opera has a long history，but these days it seems that young people don't show much interest in it.
Nowadays，as pop music and online films are popular with the public，Shaoxing opera is struggling for its survival.The market of the opera is becoming smaller.It remains popular only with the older generation.According to Zhejiang provincial cultural department，most fans of Shaoxing opera，China's second largest traditional opera，are above 40 years old.And many teenagers know nothing about Shaoxing opera and have never been to the theatre.
Yang Jianxin，head of the department，said， "Now，young people are crazy about other art forms but not the traditional operas.The largest problem for Shaoxing opera today is how to become acceptable to the young."
Actually，not only Shaoxing opera but also many other traditional Chinese operas are in danger.That's really worrying.Luckily，people are trying to protect them.For example，Kunqu has been listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001.
In 2006，Shaoxing opera，for the first time in history，entered the pub.It was really a good try to attract the youth.Besides，a Shaoxing opera group opened a Shaoxing opera blog on the Internet to invite people，especially the young，to express their opinions about this traditional art form.
（1）What is the purpose of paragraph 1？
A．To recommend Shaoxing opera.
B．To show young people's preference.
C．To introduce the topic.
D．To talk about the history of Shaoxing opera.
（2）Why is it hard for Shaoxing opera to survive？
A．The market of art is closed to it.
B．Theaters don't accept it any longer.
C．The young generation have got tired of it.
D．Modern art is becoming increasingly popular.
（3）What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 4 refer to？
A．Modern arts.
B．Chinese operas.
C．The Masterpieces.
D．Shaoxing opera and Kunqu.
（4）How does the author sound at the end of the text？
A．Hopeful.
B．Satisfied.
C．Anxious.
D．Bored.
Royal family gather at Windsor Castle for first Easter Sunday service without the Queen on April 9th.Attendees and members of the royal family wore a variety of stylish hats throughout the ceremony.It is a requirement for all women to wear hats on royal occasions.This rule dates back to the 1950s when upper class and royal women would rarely show their hair in public，according to the BBC．
Hats were originally worn for practical reasons such as protection from the sun，rain or cold weather，but quickly people wore them for other purposes.The top hat，for example，was reserved for upper-class men and was worn at formal events such as weddings and horse races.Women also used hats to signify social status，wealth and fashion.The larger the hat，the wealthier the wearer was believed to be.
In addition to status，hats played an important role in British social etiquette. Men were expected to remove their hats indoors，especially in formal settings，to show respect.Women，on the other hand，were to wear their hats until seated for dinner，but then they were expected to remove them.
But hats were not always a symbol of status and etiquette.The bowler hat，created in 1849，was worn by the working class，especially those involved in transportation.The bowler hat became an iconic item of British fashion，worn by both men and women.
Today，hats continue to be an essential part of British culture，with many old and new hat shops throughout the country.The fedora is also making a comeback among younger generations.Shopping in hat shops provides you with a glimpse of British hat.Caps，trilbies，beanies，and berets are just some of the styles available.
（1）What is the significance of the top hat in British culture？
A．It was worn by the working class.
B．It was a personal statement of fashion.
C．It was used to protect people from the rain.
D．It was worn at formal events and signified wealth.
（2）What does the underlined word "etiquette" in paragraph 3 probably mean？
A．Routine.
B．Practice.
C．Manners.
D．Origin.
（3）Which hat was popular among postmen and train drivers in Britain？
A．Top hat.
B．Fedora.
C．Bowler hat.
D．Beret.
（4）What's the author's purpose in writing the text？
A．To attract more visitors to Britain.
B．To introduce the hat culture in British.
C．To show his or her opinions on British hats.
D．To tell an interesting story about British hats.
Chinese Festivals
As an ancient country，China has various festivals.
The Spring Festival
In the evening before the Spring Festival，families get together and have a big meal.Children also get lucky money from parents.
The Lantern Festival
During this festival，there is special food called "tang yuan"，which is said to symbolize both the first full moon and family unity and completeness.Part of the Lantern Festival tradition involves a game to guess riddles attached to the lanterns.
Stilt walking，drumming and the dragon and lion dance are the main entertainment forms of the Lantern Festival.
The Duanwu Festival
Also called the Dragon Boat Festival，it is to celebrate the patriotic （爱国的） poet Qu Yuan，a loyal and highly respected minister，who brought peace and prosperity to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified （诽谤）.
The Double Seventh Festival
On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month，there is a traditional festival full of romance.Recently the youth have celebrated it as Valentine's Day in China.
The Mid-Autumn Festival
It is a conventional festival for both the Han and minority nationalities in China.The custom of worshipping the moon can be traced back to the ancient Xia and Shang dynasties.The Mid-Autumn Festival is also a holiday for members of a family to get together.
The Double Ninth Festival
On the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar，people celebrate the Double Ninth Festival.People usually climb mountains and eat double-ninth cakes，which means our life will become better and better.
（1）Which is NOT involved in the entertainments of the Lantern Festival？
A．Guessing riddles.
B．Dragon dance.
C．Stilt walking.
D．Delicious food and lucky money.
（2）Which of the following tells about a Chinese ancestor who is the symbol of devotees（热爱者）of his homeland？
A．The Spring Festival.
B．The Duanwu Festival.
C．The Double Seventh Festival.
D．The Double Ninth Festival.
（3）What aspect is the Mid-Autumn Festival unique（独特的）in？
A．Families' getting together.
B．A festival for the Han nationality.
C．Worshipping the moon.
D．Symbolizing the first full moon.
In a special classroom of acupuncture and massage（ 针灸和按摩） at Beijing Union University ，Zhang Lin uses her clear and loud voice as she guides students through each step.The students work in pairs，one as the "doctor" and the other as the "patient" while Zhang corrects their skills patiently and individually，holding their hands to find the exact pressure point.
Zhang，47，is a special education teacher whose students have varying degrees of visual disturbance.Sept 10 marked Zhang's 27th Teacher's Day as a teacher of visually disabled children.
When I started my career with these kids，the biggest obstacle was Braille（盲文），"Zhang says，adding that she taught herself Braille every night，but found it difficult as the raised dots of the books were the same color as the paper background.
In the process of teaching，Zhang found that systematic medical teaching materials in Braille were relatively scarce in the market，so she made full use of the Ball she had learned，to design and develop a series of barrier-free leaching materials together with other teachers to get enough.Besides teaching materials，Zhang and her colleagues also developed auxiliary teaching tools.
Physical capacity is also a huge college for teachers of acupuncture and moxibustion.In the practical training class，the visually disabled students are unable to concentrate in class in the same way as those with full sight，making individual instruction a must for the special education teachers. "I have to lead them hand - in - hand，to explore the acupoints （穴位） and repeatedly help them adjust the strength and technique.After each class，it is normal to be fled with sweat，" Zhang says.
Zhang says， "I have taught thousands of visually disabled students and they have taught me a lot，such as not giving up in the face of difficult.Moreover，being in the sector for years，I have witnessed the leaps China has made in protecting the rights and interests of the disabled，bringing down -to-earth benefits for visually disabled students.
（1）How old was Zhang Lin when she began to work as a special education teacher？
A．47.
B．27.
C．20.
D．17.
（2）What does the underlined word "scarce" mean in paragraph 4？
A．False.
B．Short.
C．Expensive.
D．Difficult.
（3）What can we infer from the last paragraph？
A．Zhang's students have learned a lot.
B．Zhang is popular with her students.
C．Zhang encountered many difficulties in life.
D．China cares about various causes for the disabled.
（4）Which can best describe Zhang Lin according to the text？
A．Caring and patient.
B．Brave and many -sided.
C．Determined and humorous.
D．Outgoing and expressive.
World history has seen three ancient dramas：Greek tragedy and comedy，Indian Sanskrit drama and Chinese opera.The first two have become historical and only Chinese opera has survived.
Chinese opera took shape in the 12th century.After developing for more than 800 years，its abundant local styles of opera are still enjoying great popularity，of which Qingiang is one of the most ancient operas.
Qinqiang opera is a thousand-year-old local opera originating in China's inland northwestern region.It has established a unique tradition as an"opera shouted out"with its high-pitched arias（高音唱腔）.LiMei has won a reputation as one of the four greatest Qinqiang actresses.She's also known for her passionate commitment to exploring the theatrical possibilities offered by Qinqíang.
LiMei and her workmates are halfway through an afternoon rehearsal（排练） and most have broken into a sweat Singing in a near whisper，the forty-year-old opera star performs the stylized movements for the leading role the bitter dead Lady Li Huiniang in Ghost's Hate.
Little wonder that LiMei is such a powerful presence on stage.She's the greatest contributory actress who's able to interpret a character so persuasively and tell a story so convincingly that European audiences warmly hug this unfamiliar art form.
Li Mei said，"We performed this opera in the Netherlands to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the founding of Holland's Nationa!Theater.We enjoyed e fifteen-minute curtain call and the audiences applauded wildly for a long time.The local press entitled me the 'Nemesis of the Orient' and 'the Chinese Venus'，Why is that so？Because they've fully understood what the opera implied—the loyalty towards love，and dead as she maybe，her love persists.The reason why this opera was able to touch millions of hearts is that it has a beautiful story presented by a beautiful art form."
（1）What can be inferred about Chinese opera from the passage？
A．It made history with ancient Greek operas.
B．It has a history shorter than Indian Sanskrit drama.
C．It consists of various dynamic local operas.
D．It originated from the most ancient local Qinqiang opera.
（2）What is the greatest feature of Oinqiang opera according to the passage？
A．The popular curtain call
B．The northwestern origin.
C．The stylized movement.
D．The spirited high tone.
（3）Why is Ghost's Hate starring Li Mer loved by foreigners？
A．Because it has a perfect combination of touching plot and attractive form.
B．Because its leading role Li Mei is famous as the 'Chinese Venus'.
C．Because it conveys the popular messages of loyalty towards love.
D．Because the story is easy to be fully understood by foreigners.
（4）What is Li Mei's greatest contribution to Qinqiang opera？
She won a reputation as one of the four greatest Qinqiang actrasses.
B．She brought Li Huiniang，the bitter dead Lady in Ghost's Hate to life.
C．She explored many theatrical possibilities offered by Qinqiang opera.
D．She spread one of Chinese traditional cultures to the other side of the world.
The ancient Chinese art known as dragon scale bookbinding（龙鳞装）dates back more than 1，000 years to the Tang Dynasty.Passed down between generations of royals（皇室成员）and upper-class families，the finished works were thought to resemble（与……类似）dragons，each page appearing like a"scale".
With few of the books surviving to the present day，the bookbinding technique was at risk of becoming lost before Beijing-based artist Zhang Xiaodong decided to research and revive（复兴） it.Using the Palace Museum's only existing dragon scale book for reference，he spent four years printing and binding to perfect his art.
One of Zhang's works is a dragon scale bookbinding version of the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber.The 120-chapter book comes with recreations of 230 images by Qing Dynasty artist Sun Wen.Combining ancient folding and cutting techniques with modern technology，Zhang printed pictures and text onto paper at a factory before cutting them to recreate Sun's paintings.
As part of Zhang's"scientific approach"，he visited old towns and heritage sites to source materials traditionally used in bookbinding，such as ricepaper，bamboo，silk and wood.Then came the most important and difficult part of the binding process：controlling the placement of each page.In order to create a complete picture，each sheet of paper needs to be placed in exactly the right place.Zhang said that a mistake of just a hundredth of a centimeter can produce a huge，visible error when a book's hundreds of pages are displayed together.
Despite Zhang's efforts，dragon scale bookbinding remains an endangered art.But Ying Kwok，founder of the Art Appraisal Club，is encouraged by growing efforts in China to preserve the country's cultural heritage."There has always been an interest in traditional Chinese art but now there are more young people interested in experimental and modern takes on traditional techniques， "she said. "It shows how a younger generation of artists can actually use traditional formats to respond to their surroundings. "
（1）What can we learn about dragon scale bookbinding in paragraph 1？
A．It used to be ignored by upper-class families.
B．It began to disappear during the Tang Dynasty.
C．It was created because of royals' love for dragons.
D．It was named according to the look of the finished works.
（2）What did Zhang Xiaodong do to revive dragon scale bookbinding？
A．He took up painting after seeing Sun Wen' s paintings.
B．He combined modern technology with ancient traditions.
C．He spent four years reading Dream of the Red Chamber.
D．He applied for permission to work in the Palace Museum.
（3）What is the most difficult part of dragon scale bookbinding？
A．Finding the right materials.
B．Placing each page accurately.
C．Correcting the book' s mistakes.
D．Sticking hundreds of pages together.
（4）What is Ying Kwok's attitude to young people' s practices？
A．Confused.
B．Worried.
C．Approving.
D．Forgiving.
People often talk about cultural differences between western and eastern countries，but how about the western world itself？Surprisingly，a closer look at it can reveal a good many curious details.
The most obvious characteristic of the majority of Americans is that they smile a lot.It does not matter whether they have a strong reason to smile；they do it，sometimes simply because they have to.A smile is not just a powerful marketing tool but also a way to show that someone is friendly，and that life in general is fine.Europeans，on the contrary（相反），prefer to keep a more neutral（不带感彩的）facial expression.They smile mostly when they are in a good mood，or feel amused；if not，a European's face will remain neutral，or even dull.In Russia，for example，there is a proverb saying that laughing for no reason is a sign of a fool.It does not mean that Europeans are serious，or that they do not have a sense of humor.
The same refers to communication in general.Americans are extremely communicative；small talks and chats are common.Europeans talk mostly when there is something to say，and rarely enter communication just for the purpose of talking to other people.American people prefer to express what they think carefully，considering how it might affect surrounding people.Europeans are more straightforward，even with unfamiliar people.A European friend will almost always voice his opinion on different occasions，and will not hesitate to remind you that you need to lose some weight or take a shower.
It can be said that Americans are people of contrasts.They are open-minded，flexible，and ready to accept everything new enthusiastically；but at the same time，American society manages to bring up unbelievable conservatives（保守者）.Americans are extremely politically correct，which，in most cases，is indeed a secure and beneficial practice，but it can also mess up daily or even private communication，sometimes preventing having close relationships.Europeans，on the contrary，are more straightforward，preferring to tell the truth in direct ways.Each way of communication is different—neither is correct or incorrect.
（1）What does the author say about smiling？
A．It is a powerful marketing tool across cultures.
B．It is culture-related within western countries.
C．It is thought of as a sign of a fool in America.
D．It is regarded as a social necessity in Europe.
（2）What is typical of Europeans' communication？
A．Beating around the bush.
B．Hiding their feelings carefully.
C．Expressing themselves openly.
D．Having small talks and chats.
（3）How is the text mainly developed？
A．By making comparisons.
B．By analyzing cause and effect.
C．By classifying body language.
D．By discussing research findings.
（4）What is the passage mainly talking about？
A．Ways of communication in American society.
B．Ways of communication in European society.
C．The differences between Americans and Europeans.
D．Cultural differences in Western countries.
The Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival is the first national festival that has been set up for farmers since 2018.Without farmers' hard work，social and economic development is impossible.The creation of the harvest festival is meeting Chinese farmers' expectations for society's emphasis（重视）on agriculture.It reminds people that more attention needs to be paid to agriculture and farmers since agriculture is the foundation（基础）of China's national economy and the source of the Chinese population's food supply including grain，meat，vegetables and fruits.
The most important thing is how to celebrate the festival.Farmers are the major players during this festival and relevant authorities（有关部门）plan and promote harvest activities in a way that attracts farmers' interest and draws them out to participate.This will hopefully lead to their celebrating the festival with energy and enthusiasm，which will impact on the coming years' celebrations.Apart from farmers，people from all walks of life can also take a short trip to different places and take part in the harvest activities.Not only can they experience and taste the joy of the harvest，but they can also buy green agricultural products online and offline to contribute to farmers' incomes.
The festival creates an atmosphere of respect and caring for farmers.It is necessary to make full use of preferential policies（政策），capital and good environment to boost agricultural production and the rural economy，and to improve farmers' living conditions so that they can devote themselves to their agricultural work.Although recent years have seen economic growth in most rural areas，there has not been the same increase in farmers' income.The festival will help to increase food output，encouraging farmers to grow more quality food，which will greatly improve farmers' life quality.
（1）What is the purpose of establishing the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival？
A．To increase food varieties for Chinese people.
B．To spread ancient Chinese agricultural culture.
C．To stress the importance of farming and farmers.
D．To promote the development of modern agriculture.
（2）What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about？
A．The ways of celebrating the festival.
B．The present situation of agriculture.
C．The history of celebrating the festival.
D．The new directions in agriculture.
（3）What does the underlined word "boost"in the last paragraph probably mean？
A．Predict.
B．Promote.
C．Study.
D．Control.
（4）In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？
A．Science.
B．Health.
C．Education.
D．Economy.
Festivals and celebrations of all kinds have been held everywhere since ancient times.Most ancient festivals would celebrate the end of cold weather，planting in spring and harvest in autumn .Today's festivals have many origins：some are seasonal，some for special people and some for special events.
Dragon Boat Festival celebrations take place in China on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.They are held in memory of Qu Yuan，a famous person who wrote poems in Ancient China.It was the first traditional Chinese festival added to UNESCO'S List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Thanksgiving is celebrated mainly in North America，in October or November.Traditionally，it was a chance to give thanks for a good year，Now.i is also a time for families to get together for a big dinner.
May Day s a festival to celebrate the start of summer，with celebrations held across Europe and in parts of North America.People prepare decorations with flowers and dance around poles.
The Spring Festival that is also called Chinese New Year is one of the most important Festivals in China.It stars with a new moon and ends 15 day later on the full moon，marking the beginning of spring .During this festival，people eat dumpling，fish and meat and may give children lucky money in red paper.Nowadays，more and more countries around the world are holding celebrations for Chinese Spring Festival.
Festivals let us enjoy life ，be proud of our customs and forget our work for a little while.
（1）How many festivals are introduced in the text？
A．Two.
B．Three.
C．Four.
D．Five.
（2）Which of the following is held to honor a special person？
A．May Day.
B．Thanksgiving.
C．The Spring Festival.
D．Dragon Boat Festival.
（3）What do people traditionally eat in the Spring Festival？
A．Pies and chicken.
B．Dumplings and fish.
C．Noodles and meat.
D．Sandwiches and Turkey.
（4）Where is Thanksgiving mainly celebrated according to the text？
A．In China.
B．Across Europe.
C．in North America.
D．In South Africa.
（5）What is the text mainly about？
A．The introduction of some festivals.
B．The activities of some festivals.
C．The customs of some festivals.
D．The history of some festivals.
It is the year 1026，the time of the Song Dynasty.You are training to become a Traditional Chinese Medicine （TCM） doctor.You are about to take your final exam.What kind of thing will you face？
During the Song Dynasty，doctors needed to show they understood meridians （经络） –paths of energy running through the body
If you were the one to take the exam，you would be asked to show how you would treat symptoms （症状） on a life-sized model covered in wax （蜡）.Under the wax，the model would be made of bronze （铜），filled with water，and covered in holes running along the meridian paths.
You would need to place an acupuncture needle （针灸用的针） into the correct part of a meridian to pass the exam.If you got it right，the needle would go straight through the hole，and water would pour out of the model.If you picked the wrong spot，the needle would hit the bronze model and that would be that – failed.
The exams wanted to make sure all young doctors knew how to treat patients by hitting the same correct acupuncture points.
The first "bronze man" acupuncture model was made in 1026 by one of the great doctors named Wang Weiyi.Wang also wrote a book that was used across the country to teach how to use the model.Now you can see a copy of one of these bronze men in China's National Museum.
（1）Why was there wax on the model？
A．Because the model was totally made of wax.
B．Because wax stopped the test takers seeing the holes.
C．Because wax can protect the model well.
D．Because the meridians of the body were covered with wax.
（2）What would happen if a test taker put his needle into a wrong point？
A．The water would pour out of the model.
B．There would be one more hole in the bronze model.
C．The needle wouldn't go straight through the hole.
D．The hole would be covered with wax.
（3）From the last paragraph，we learn that .
A．Wang Weiyi invented the bronze man to test doctors
B．Wang Weiyi was a teacher in the Song Dynasty
C．doctors now still take the bronze man test
D．we can't see any of the bronze men now
（4）What does the story mainly talk about？
A．Why TCM is still popular now.
B．The invention of the acupuncture needle.
C．How doctors in the Song Dynasty treated different symptoms.
D．The exam for the TCM doctors in the Song Dynasty.
（5）The exams mentioned aimed to test .
A．if the doctors could find acupuncture points correctly
B．how energy ran through a human's body
C．if the tester knew how to treat different symptoms
D．whether acupuncture worked well in treating a patient
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