2026年中考英语备考复习 中国文化专项(原卷版+解析版)

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中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
中考英语专项训练 中国文化专项
一.完形填空(共2小题)
1. China is a large country.Each different part of China has its own special(1)    art.They usually try to show the important things in life,such as love,beauty and family.According to Chinese history,sky (2)    were first used by Zhuge Kongming.He sent them out to (3)    for help when in trouble.When the lanterns are lit(被点亮),they slowly rise into the air like small hot﹣air balloons for all to see.They are seen as bright symbols of happy wishes and good luck.
Paper cutting has been around (4)    over 1500 years.Paper cutting sounds very easy,but it can be (5)    to do.Among all kinds of paper cuttings,the most common ones are flowers and animals.During the Spring Festival,they are put on windows,doors and walls as (6)    of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Chinese clay art(泥塑艺术) is very famous around the world.(7)    the clay pieces are very small,they look very real.The pieces are usually cute children or lively (8)    from the Chinese fairy tale(童话故事) or a historical story.The pieces are carefully shaped by (9)    .After drying,they are fired at a very high heat.They are then polished(抛光) and painted.It takes several weeks to (10)   everything.These small pieces of clay show the love that Chinese people have for life and beauty.
(1)A.traditional B.usual C.final D.daily
(2)A.baskets B.lanterns C.planes D.ships
(3)A.cut B.leave C.ask D.shake
(4)A.for B.in C.at D.since
(5)A.dangerous B.difficult C.noisy D.careful
(6)A.chances B.shapes C.symbols D.prizes
(7)A.Though B.So C.When D.After
(8)A.managers B.heroes C.teachers D.students
(9)A.leg B.arm C.foot D.hand
(10)A.spell B.sell C.complete D.raise
2.
Stories and art of Chinese fans
You may think you can't live through summer(1)    air conditioners.But in ancient China,hand fans(风扇;扇子)were almost the only ones to help people keep cool.
Chinese people started to use hand fans over 2,000(2)    ago.The fans came in different shapes,such(3)    round and square.They(4)    from all kinds of materials.Palm leaf fan (薄葵扇)were cheap and easy to make.Feather fans (羽毛扇) showed the owner's high status.Sandal wood fans (檀香扇)(5)    send out a sweet smell.
Later,hand fans became far(6)    than something that could cool you down.
They developed into art works,in which tuanshan (round fans) and zheshan (folded fans) were the most common.
In the shape of a full moon,tuanshan was(7)    made of silk.It had beautiful birds and flowers on it.Women,especially those in the imperial palace (皇宫),liked to use it.Meanwhile,men,especially the literati (文人),used zheshan.The literati liked it(8)    zheshan was made of paper and they could paint and write poems on it.It was a way for them(9)    off their ability in literature,painting and handwriting.Almost(10)    could be painted on zheshan.
Today,Chinese people still use these fans,but many people don't write or paint on them anymore.Next time when you are waving a fan,you may think of the stories behind it.
(1)A.in B.on C.with D.without
(2)A.moth B.months C.year D.years
(3)A.in B.as C.for D.with
(4)A.make B.are made C.made D.were made
(5)A.could B.can C.must D.needed
(6)A.many B.more C.most D.the most
(7)A.usually B.usual C.lucky D.luckily
(8)A.until B.although C.because D.unless
(9)A.show B.shown C.showing D.to show
(10)A.something B.anything C.somebody D.anybody
二.阅读理解(共8小题)
3.Can knots be a form of art?It is in China.It is used for decoration(装饰) on clothing or to hang on a wall.Skilled knot artists make knots that you might see sold in stores that you can take back with you.
What Is a Chinese Knot?
A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven(编织) from a single length of rope to be different shapes.Most knots have two cords(粗线) entering the knot from the top and two leaving from the bottom.Each kind of knot is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries.
Knot artists can use different colors,but they prefer deep red ones.The color red means good luck in China.
________
At first,people may have made them to record information before people started to write.One hundred thousand year old tools have been discovered that were probably used to tie and untie knots.
It is known that they were used for artistic decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty (618﹣907).The traditional art form was carried on by people as part of their culture.
Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots
Even today,Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning,and they hold value when given as gifts or passed down through families.For example,in ancient times and even now,lovers may give a knot as a symbol of their love.The "true love knot" and the "double happiness knot" are given or used at weddings to express love and growing old together.
Along with being symbolic gifts or messages,knots are still used if people wear traditional Chinese clothing.They are used as jewelry such as earrings and necklaces.
(1)According to the passage,a Chinese knot    .
A.is made of rope and silk
B.is named after the artist
C.can be seen on clothes or on the wall
D.has different colors especially purple
(2)What can be best put in the blank "________"?    
A.The History of Chinese Knot
B.The Importance of Chinese Knot
C.The Shapes of Chinese Knot
D.The Popularity of Chinese Knot
(3)What was the Chinese knot used for at first?    
A.Writing letters.
B.Decorating houses.
C.Expressing love.
D.Recording information.
(4)How does the writer explain Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots?    
A.By asking questions.
B.By listing numbers.
C.By giving examples.
D.By showing pictures.
4. Yuhang oil paper umbrellas have a history of more than 230 years.But in the 1970s,it was out of production as steel﹣ribbed(钢骨的)umbrellas became more popular.
In 2015,Liu Weixue gave up a well﹣paid job as a designer to learn from his grandfather the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas."I fell in love with the art at a very young age.I want to bring it to life,"Liu said."When it rains,someone uses the umbrella—that's what I want to see."
There are more than 70 steps,including making bamboo ribs and pasting(糊)papers.It takes at least a week to make an umbrella.After mastering(掌握)the skills,Liu opened a studio(工作室)and worked with local umbrella﹣making masters(大师).
Liu improved the oil paper umbrellas to win the hearts of young people.As the traditional paper breaks easily,he started to use thicker paper.In a test,his umbrellas were opened and closed 1,000 times without breaking.He uses a lighter kind of bamboo to make the ribs,so the umbrellas weigh less.As young people like hand﹣painted pictures,he invites painters to draw patterns which are not only from traditional culture but also from modern cartoon characters.
Since online shopping is popular,Liu opened an online shop to sell umbrellas.It now has over 80,000 followers.Still,Liu doesn't hurry.To ensure(确保)quality,his studio makes only 1,000 umbrellas each year.
Liu hopes the art will be passed on(传承).He goes to local schools to teach students and shows up at events in different places to promote(推广)the art.
(1)How long have people in Yuhang made oil paper umbrellas?    
A.For almost 230 years.
B.For over 230 years.
C.Since 1970s.
D.Since 2015.
(2)To win the hearts of young people,Liu Weixue    .
①uses thinner paper
②makes the umbrellas weigh less
③draws patterns of traditional culture only
④invites painters to draw hand﹣painted pictures on the umbrella
A.①②
B.②③
C.①③
D.②④
(3)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?    
A.Oil paper umbrellas are easy to make.
B.Liu Weixue learned the art from his father.
C.Liu Weixue's studio makes 10,000 umbrellas each year.
D.Liu Weixue hopes to promote the art as best as he can.
(4)In Paragraph 5,what does the underlined word"it"refer(代指) to?    
A.Online shopping.
B.An online shop.
C.An oil paper umbrella.
D.A local school.
(5)What is the main idea of the passage?    
A.The story of Liu Weixue's grandfather.
B.The fans of Liu Weixue's online shop.
C.The steps of making oil paper umbrellas.
D.Liu Weixue's efforts to pass on the art of oil paper umbrellas.
5. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar.Ancient people also called it the Shangyuan Festival.Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions.Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees or along river banks on show.It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble.Today,when the lanterns slowly rise into the air,people make wishes.
Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles(谜语).The riddles are usually short,wise,and sometimes humorous.The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character(字),a famous person's name,or a place's name.
The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes.In northern China,they are called yuanxiao while in southern parts they're named tangyuan.Making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity,so they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.
In old times,the Lantern Festival was also romantic.Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other.A line from Xin Qiji,a poet during the Song Dynasty,shows this:
Hundreds and thousands of times I looked for her in the crowd.Suddenly I turned my head,and there she stood,in the dim light.
*The word"romantic"means connected or concerned with love.
(1)When did celebrations and traditions of the Lantern Festival start?    
A.In the Han Dynasty.
B.In the Tang Dynasty.
C.In the Song Dynasty.
D.In the Sui Dynasty.
(2)The underlined word "they"in Paragraph 4 refers to"    ".
A.traditions
B.riddles
C.lanterns
D.sweet dumplings
(3)Paragraphs 2﹣4 mainly tell us something about     of the Lantern Festival.
A.the traditions
B.the history
C.different names
D.delicious food
(4)The line from Xin Qiji shows the Lantern Festival was     in old times.
A.relaxing
B.popular
C.romantic
D.exciting
6.Embroidery (刺绣) is a kind of folk art in China.Also called Chuan embroidery,Shu embroidery is the general name for embroidery products in areas around Chengdu,Sichuan province.
Shu embroidery has a long history.As early as the Han Dynasty,Shu embroidery was already famous,enjoying a high fame as "a treasure of Sichuan".At that time,embroidery products were used only by the emperors.The government even set an office in this area to manage it.During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period,a peaceful society and large need provided better conditions for the rapid development of the Shu embroidery industry.Shu embroidery experienced its peak development in the Song Dynasty,ranking first in both production and excellent quality.In the mid﹣Qing Dynasty,the Shu embroidery industry was formed.After the founding of the People's Republic of China,Shu embroidery factories were set up and the artwork entered a new stage of development,using creative skills and various kinds of forms.
Shu embroidery has formed its own unique characteristics (特点).Shu embroidery is known for its excellent craftsmanship (手艺) and smooth and bright quality.There are 122 methods in 12 types for weaving in Shu embroidery.The embroidery takes locally﹣produced colorful satin (缎子) and threads as its materials.The unique designs include flowers,birds,landscapes,fish,worms and human figures.It shows the traditional Chinese paintings' style.
Shu embroidery mainly uses the theme of auspicious happiness.The craftsmanship of Shu embroidery is a combination of fine arts and practical uses.In addition to this kind of embroidery,there are other three kinds of famous embroidery in China,too.
(1)We can learn     from the passage.
A.the Shu embroidery products were common in Han Dynasty
B.the Shu embroidery industry was formed in Song Dynasty
C.the materials of Shu embroidery are from Sichuan province
(2)What does the underlined word "peak" mean?    
A.快速的
B.持续的
C.巅峰的
(3)The best title for the passage could be    .
A.The Facts about Shu Embroidery
B.The Development of Shu Embroidery
C.The Craftsmanship of Shu Embroidery
(4)What will the writer probably talk about next?    
A.Symbols of Shu embroidery.
B.Art forms in Sichuan province.
C.Information about other embroidery.
7. The popular TV series Meet Yourself shows the beauty of some intangible cultural heritages(非物质文化遗产) in Dali,Yunnan province.Let's take a look at some of them.
Wood carving(木雕)
Jianchuan wood carving has a history of over 1,000 years.It has rich cultural meanings.The carving usually uses patterns like flowers,plants,and dragons.This type of wood carving is widely used in people's buildings.Each piece of wood carving carries great effort from the masters.
Tie﹣dyeing(扎染)
Tie﹣dyeing is an old dyeing skill.It started as early as the Tang Dynasty for a small part of people.But now,tie﹣dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags,selling at home and abroad.
Flower cake
Flower cake is no doubt the most popular snack in Yunnan province.It has a history of more than 300 years.Even the Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong was its big fan.The most special part of the cake is that it has flowers in the cake.
These traditional skills not only stand for Chinese wisdom but also add colors to our modern lives.
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)、误(F)。
(1)Jianchuan wood carving with a long history has rich cultural meanings.    
(2)We can know that tie﹣dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags,not selling at home.    
(3)The flower cake is a special kind of cake with flowers in it.    
(4)These traditional skills only stand for Chinese wisdom.    
(5)The passage mainly introduces some intangible cultural heritages in Dali,Yunnan province.    
8.As a country strong in math,China has many folk games filled with math.You may have played many of them before.Let's take a look at three of them.
Nine linked rings The nine linked rings,also called the Chinese ring puzzle,are usually made up of nine rings connected to a handle(手柄).Players have to remove(移除) all the rings from the handle to win the game.This is no simple game.For example,if you want to remove the ninth ring,you have to remove the first,third,fifth,and seventh ones first.If you start from the eighth,you won't be able to do it.
Tangram First popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties,the tangram is a puzzle made up of seven pieces of different shapes,including triangles (三角形),squares and parallelograms(平行四边形).For each puzzle,players need to use all the pieces to make a shape.To do it,they have to know about geometry(几何学).
Luban lock The Luban lock was first created by Chinese carpenter (木匠) Lu Ban2,000 years ago.It is said that Lu used six wooden pieces to make a toy that looks like a lock for his son.The lock has a lot to do with solid geometry (立体几何).It's hard to separate the six pieces.However,it is usually easier to unlock a Luban lock than to put it back together.Now,there are Luban locks made up of nine or more pieces.
(1)If you want to remove the eighth ring,which ring will you probably remove first?    
A.The first.
B.The second.
C.The seventh.
D.The eighth.
(2)Which of the following is"Tangram"in the text?    
A.
B.
C.
D.
(3)What are the three folk Chinese games related to?    
A.Geography.
B.History.
C.Science.
D.Math.
9.The Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal (京杭大运河),the world's longest man﹣made river,is 1,794 kilometers long from Beijing to Hangzhou.It is also a cultural river that has nourished (滋养) people and is filled with history.
Peking Opera was created in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty,growing out of Huiju,Kunqu and Qinqiang operas.It can include singing,acting,and martial arts (武术).Peking Opera uses expressions to build different kinds of characters.It is one of the best traditional arts along the river.
New Year painting was a popular folk art in Tianjin,Shandong and Jiangsu along the river.The art form often uses the red color and has patterns that are closely related to life.The works which draw attention around the world can truly show the life in Han Dynasty.At the same time,they carry the best wishes for people around.
Fruit pit carving (果核雕刻) has appeared in China for more than 600 years,and is regarded as a traditional Chinese art form.The art has been around in China for thousands of years,and can be back to the Xia,Shang and Zhou.It is a Chinese folk art and looks similar to the real life.Some hard nuts and other fruits are cut to make artifacts.It took a long time to finish one piece of work.
The history of classical gardens can be as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC﹣476 BC).Among them,the classical garden of Suzhou is the oldest one.There are many classic gardens in Suzhou,including Lion Grove and the Great Wave Pavilion.Those gardens show the achievements of the social,cultural scientific,and technological developments of that period.
(1)One of the Chinese traditional arts,Peking Opera    .
A.appeared in Xia,Shang and Zhou
B.was created in Tianjin along the river
C.built different characters by expressions
(2)Both New Year painting and Fruit pit carving    .
A.were born in the same time
B.were closely connected with the life
C.used the red color and different patterns
(3)    has the longest history among those arts along the river.
A.Suzhou garden
B.Fruit pit carving
C.Peking Opera
(4)Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?    
A.Few people know about New Year painting.
B.Lion Grove is a garden with cultural treasures.
C.It is easy to finish one piece of fruit pit carving work.
(5)From the passage,we can learn that    .
A.Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal is the world's longest river
B.all the Chinese cultures are from Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal
C.Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal shows Chinese civilization (文明)
10. Horses,dragons,and even the Monkey King—you probably wouldn't believe to see this group of characters flying together in the sky,but this happens every year in Weifang,the "Kite Capital of the World" in East China's Shandong Province.
Kites,which were invented over 2,000 years ago in China are thought to be the earliest flying things created by humans.After centuries of development,kites have become one of the country's traditional handicrafts (手工艺),and kite﹣making skills were included in the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
The traditional ways of Chinese kite﹣making include four steps:making the frame (骨架),putting paper onto the frame,painting,and then learning to fly the kite.Nowadays,the most common kite﹣making skills can be found in three places:Weifang in Shandong Province,Nantong in Jiangsu Province and Lhasa in Tibet.
The city of Weifang is known as a center of kite culture and is widely believed as the birthplace of these popular flying toys.Weifang International Kite Festival has been held on the third Saturday of every April since 1984.During the festival,you can see kites in different styles from all over the world and feel the joy of flying a kite up to the sky just like you did as a child.
(1)What does the underlined word "this" in Paragraph 1 refer to?    
A.Different shapes of kites flying in the sky.
B.A group of different cartoon characters.
C.The invention of the kite.
D.The competition during the kite festival.
(2)Which of the following is TRUE about the kite?    
A.It was made 200 years ago.
B.It was made in China.
C.It is the earliest flying thing.
D.It is not a kind of cultural heritage.
(3)How long has the kite festival been held?    
A.Since 2,000 years ago.
B.Since 2006.
C.For 40 years.
D.For about 80 years.
(4)What is the best title of the passage?    
A.Chinese kite﹣making skills.
B.The city of Weifang—hometown of kites.
C.Kites—China's traditional handicrafts.
D.Weifang International Kite Festival.
三.选词填空(共2小题)
11.
begin;spend;enough;shape;two;natural;other;choose;tool;as
Are you looking fora hobby?Do you want to take up a hobby that allows you to create beautiful objects without (1)   hundreds of dollars just to get started?Wood carving (木雕) checks all of those boxes.
(2)   one of China's traditional art forms,wood carving is a kind of woodworking.People use knives and other wood carving(3)   to create in pieces of wood.It has been around since the Tang Dynasty,which(4)   in the 7th century.
The wood carving has four steps.The first step is to(5)   the wood.The wood which is chosen should be hard(6)   .The most important is that it should have its own(7)   ,which has a great influence on the later job.And the creator should make the best use of the wood's shape and(8)   beauty.In fact,only about three﹣tenths of the work is done by man,and the rest is decided by nature.That's the(9)   step.Then the wood will be polished (抛光).Different ways will be used according to the shape of wood.The final step is to color the products.
Some of the carvings can serve as chairs,tables,sofas,screens and so on,and(10)   are only used as decorations (装饰品).They are shaped into animals,flowers or even life﹣sized characters.
12.
anybody,businessman,collect,farther,keep,many,office,see,they,uncomfortable,week ,wander
Weekends,air conditioners(空调),takeouts...are all common things for modern people.Have you ever(1)   if ancient people enjoyed the same lifestyles?Let's take a look.
No weekends:In ancient China,there were no weekends because people did not use a(2)   calendar.But they could still relax after work.During the Han Dynasty,(3)   took one day off every five days.There were also many public holidays in ancient times,such as Spring Festival and Mid Autumn Festival.People like farmers and businessmen usually worked(4)   of the year,but they would take a few days off during Spring Festival.
Smart ways of staying cool:In ancient times,though people didn't have air conditioners,they had their own ways to get through the hot summer.People(5)   ice blocks in winter and stored them in an ice﹣house.When summer came,people could take the ice blocks home and use them to make(6)   rooms cooler.
There was a kind of pillow made of porcelain(瓷器)that felt(7)   cool.Ancient people also made bamboo into bed mats to sleep on.They're still used today.
Takeouts not a new thing:There was takeout as(8)   back as the Song Dynasty.In the famous Song Dynasty painting.Along the River During the Qingming Festival(清明上河图),a takeout worker can(9)   with food in hand.
People at the time even bad special meal boxes for takeout dishes.They also used warming plates or pots made of two layers(层)of porcelain.Hot water could be put between them(10)   dishes warm.
四.语法填空(共1小题)
13. Hello,friends.Today,we'll introduce a national intangible culture heritage called tie﹣dyeing(扎染).
As is known to all,colorful clothes these days aren't made by(1)    but by machine.But what did ancient people do if they wanted to wear something colorful?Tie﹣dyeing was a way(2)   (do) this.
It's believed that the skill of tie﹣dyeing(3)   (be) around for more than 1,000 years.The Bai people in Yunnan first began to use tie﹣dyeing to dye their(4)   .In the past,this skill became so popular(5)    people even gave tie﹣dyed clothes to the emperor as gifts.
To tie﹣dye clothes,you need(6)   (tool) to tie your cloth together first and put it in dye.As the cloth is folded,some parts become dark blue,while other parts have a much(7)   (bright) color.When you fold the cloth,your'll see beautiful patterns.
A famous(8)   (Europe) designer surprised people with tie﹣dyed dresses.She said,"Its creative process is a kind(9)    unbelievable performance,right until the very end.It's a wonder.
Would you like to have(10)   try for yourself?For more information of tie﹣dyeing,visit our website!
五.书面表达(共1小题)
14.中国文化元素( Chinese cultural elements)包罗万象,从有形的物质到无形的精神内容,如书法、风筝、剪纸、戏剧、汉服等传统艺术,春节、元宵节、中秋节等传统节日……你最喜爱的中国文化元素是什么?请以"The Chinese Cultural Element in My Heart"为题,用英语写一篇短文,向世界讲述中国。
内容包括:
(1)请介绍你最喜爱的中国文化元素;
(2)请讲述一次自己体验或传播这种中国文化元素的经历。
要求:
(1)词数不少于80词;
(2)文中不能出现真实的人名、校名;
(3)请将短文写在答题卡相应的位置上。
The Chinese Cultural Element in My Heart
________
中考英语专项训练 中国文化专项
参考答案与试题解析
一.完形填空(共2小题)
1. China is a large country.Each different part of China has its own special(1) A  art.They usually try to show the important things in life,such as love,beauty and family.According to Chinese history,sky (2) B  were first used by Zhuge Kongming.He sent them out to (3) C  for help when in trouble.When the lanterns are lit(被点亮),they slowly rise into the air like small hot﹣air balloons for all to see.They are seen as bright symbols of happy wishes and good luck.
Paper cutting has been around (4) A  over 1500 years.Paper cutting sounds very easy,but it can be (5) B  to do.Among all kinds of paper cuttings,the most common ones are flowers and animals.During the Spring Festival,they are put on windows,doors and walls as (6) C  of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Chinese clay art(泥塑艺术) is very famous around the world.(7) A  the clay pieces are very small,they look very real.The pieces are usually cute children or lively (8) B  from the Chinese fairy tale(童话故事) or a historical story.The pieces are carefully shaped by (9) D  .After drying,they are fired at a very high heat.They are then polished(抛光) and painted.It takes several weeks to (10) C everything.These small pieces of clay show the love that Chinese people have for life and beauty.
(1)A.traditional B.usual C.final D.daily
(2)A.baskets B.lanterns C.planes D.ships
(3)A.cut B.leave C.ask D.shake
(4)A.for B.in C.at D.since
(5)A.dangerous B.difficult C.noisy D.careful
(6)A.chances B.shapes C.symbols D.prizes
(7)A.Though B.So C.When D.After
(8)A.managers B.heroes C.teachers D.students
(9)A.leg B.arm C.foot D.hand
(10)A.spell B.sell C.complete D.raise
【答案】ABCAB CABDC
【分析】这篇短文主要介绍了中国的三种传统艺术:天灯、剪纸和泥塑。天灯象征着幸福和好运,起源于诸葛亮求助的故事;剪纸已有1500多年的历史,常用于春节装饰,表达对好运和幸福的祝愿;泥塑虽小,却栩栩如生,展现了中国人对生活和美的热爱。这些艺术形式各具特色,都试图表现生活中的重要事物,如爱、美和家庭。
【解答】(1)考查形容词。句意:中国的每个不同地区都有自己独特的传统艺术。A.传统的;B.通常的;C.期末的;D.每日的;traditional art(传统艺术),故选A。
(2)考查名词。句意:他们通常试图展示生活中重要的事情,如爱情、美丽和家庭。根据中国历史,孔明灯最早是由诸葛孔明使用的。A.篮子;B.灯笼;C.飞机;D.船只;sky lanterns(孔明灯),故选B。
(3)考查动词。句意:遇到困难时,他派他们出去寻求帮助。A.切割;B.离开;C.询问;D.摇晃;ask for help(寻求帮助),故选C。
(4)考查介词。句意:剪纸已经有一段时间,1500多年的历史了。A.往;B.在......里面;C.在;D.自从;根据over 1500 years(1500多年)介词应用for,故选A。
(5)考查形容词。句意:剪纸听起来很容易,但做起来可能很难。A.危险的;B.困难的;C.嘈杂的;D.小心的;根据Paper cutting sounds very easy,(剪纸听起来很容易,)可知前后句之间表示转折关系,应填:困难的,故选B。
(6)考查名词。句意:春节期间,它们被贴在窗户、门上和墙上,作为好运和新年快乐的象征。A.机会;B.形状;C.象征;D.奖品;根据常识可知空处应填:象征,故选C。
(7)考查连词。句意:尽管粘土块很小,但它们看起来很真实。A.虽然;B.因此;C.当…...时;D.在……以后;根据they look very real.(它们看起来很真实。)可知前后之间表示转折关系,故选A。
(8)考查名词。句意:这些作品通常是中国童话或历史故事中可爱的孩子或活泼的英雄。A.管理者;B.英雄;C.教师;D.学生;根据cute children (可爱的孩子),可知空处应填:英雄,故选B。
(9)考查名词。句意:这些作品由手工精心制作而成。A.腿;B.手臂;C.脚;D.手;根据常识可知空处应填:手,故选D。
(10)考查动词。句意:每件事都要花几个星期才能完成。A.拼写;B.出售;C.完成;D.筹集;根据After drying,they are fired at a very high heat.They are then polished(抛光) and painted.(干燥后,它们在非常高的温度下烧制。然后对它们进行抛光和涂漆。)可知空处应填:完成,故选C。
【点评】首先通读全文,了解文章大意,紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息,然后明确词意,结合所学语法,运用排除法逐一选出答案,最后再通读全文核对答案。
2.
Stories and art of Chinese fans
You may think you can't live through summer(1) D  air conditioners.But in ancient China,hand fans(风扇;扇子)were almost the only ones to help people keep cool.
Chinese people started to use hand fans over 2,000(2) D  ago.The fans came in different shapes,such(3) B  round and square.They(4) D  from all kinds of materials.Palm leaf fan (薄葵扇)were cheap and easy to make.Feather fans (羽毛扇) showed the owner's high status.Sandal wood fans (檀香扇)(5) A  send out a sweet smell.
Later,hand fans became far(6) B  than something that could cool you down.
They developed into art works,in which tuanshan (round fans) and zheshan (folded fans) were the most common.
In the shape of a full moon,tuanshan was(7) A  made of silk.It had beautiful birds and flowers on it.Women,especially those in the imperial palace (皇宫),liked to use it.Meanwhile,men,especially the literati (文人),used zheshan.The literati liked it(8) C  zheshan was made of paper and they could paint and write poems on it.It was a way for them(9) D  off their ability in literature,painting and handwriting.Almost(10) B  could be painted on zheshan.
Today,Chinese people still use these fans,but many people don't write or paint on them anymore.Next time when you are waving a fan,you may think of the stories behind it.
(1)A.in B.on C.with D.without
(2)A.moth B.months C.year D.years
(3)A.in B.as C.for D.with
(4)A.make B.are made C.made D.were made
(5)A.could B.can C.must D.needed
(6)A.many B.more C.most D.the most
(7)A.usually B.usual C.lucky D.luckily
(8)A.until B.although C.because D.unless
(9)A.show B.shown C.showing D.to show
(10)A.something B.anything C.somebody D.anybody
【答案】DDBDA BACDB
【分析】本文主要介绍了中国古代人们使用手扇来降温,并逐渐发展成艺术品。如今,虽然中国人仍在使用这些扇子,但很少有人在上面作画或书写了。
【解答】(1)考查介词。句意:你可能会认为没有空调你无法度过夏天。A.在...里面;B.在...上面;C.和...一起;D.没有。根据句意和语境可知,没有空调你无法度过夏天。故选D。
(2)考查名词。句意:2000多年前,中国人开始使用扇子。A.月(单数);B.月(复数);C.年(单数);D.年(复数)。根据句意和语境可知,中国人在2000多年前就开始使用扇子。此处应用名词复数形式。故选D。
(3)考查介词。句意:扇子有不同的形状,比如圆形和方形。A.在...里面;B.作为;C.为了;D.和...一起。根据后面round and square(圆形和方形)可知是在列举例子,such as例如,固定搭配。故选B。
(4)考查动词。句意:它们由各种材料制成。A.制造(原形);B.制造(一般现在时被动语态);C.制造(过去式);D.制造(一般过去时的被动语态)。根据句意和语境可知,它们由各种材料制成。be made from由…制成,固定搭配,文章上下文为一般过去时,故此处也应用一般过去时的被动语态。故选D。
(5)考查情态动词。句意:檀香木扇能散发出一股清香。A.能(过去式);B.能(原形);C.必须;D.需要。根据句意和语境可知,檀香木扇能散发出一股清香。全文为一般过去时,故选A。
(6)考查形容词比较级。句意:后来,手扇变得远远不止是可以让你降温的东西。A.很多;B.更多;C.最多;D.最多。根据后面than可知,此处应用比较级,故选B。
(7)考查副词。句意:团扇通常是丝绸做成的,形状像满月。A.通常;B.通常的;C.幸运的;D.幸运地。根据句意和语境可知,团扇通常是丝绸做成的。此处应用副词修饰后面动词made,故选A。
(8)考查连词。句意:文人喜欢它是因为折扇是纸做的,他们可以在上面画画写诗。A.直到;B.虽然;C.因为;D.除非。根据上文The literati liked it(文人喜欢它)和下文zheshan was made of paper and they could paint and write poems on it(折扇是纸做的,他们可以在上面画画写诗)可知,前后句子之间是因果关系,故选C。
(9)考查动词。句意:这是他们展示文学、绘画和书法能力的一种方式。A.显示(原形);B.显示(过去分词);C.显示(现在分词);D.显示(不定式)。此处用了"It is+adj.+for sb.to do sth.做某事对某人来说...."固定句型,故选D。
(10)考查代词。句意:几乎任何东西都可以画在折扇上。A.某事;B.任何事物;C.某人;D.任何人。根据上文展示文人的文学、绘画和书法能力可知,几乎任何东西都可以画在折扇上。故选B。
【点评】首先通读全文,了解文章大意,紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息,然后明确词意,结合所学语法,运用排除法逐一选出答案,最后再通读全文核对答案。
二.阅读理解(共8小题)
3.Can knots be a form of art?It is in China.It is used for decoration(装饰) on clothing or to hang on a wall.Skilled knot artists make knots that you might see sold in stores that you can take back with you.
What Is a Chinese Knot?
A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven(编织) from a single length of rope to be different shapes.Most knots have two cords(粗线) entering the knot from the top and two leaving from the bottom.Each kind of knot is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries.
Knot artists can use different colors,but they prefer deep red ones.The color red means good luck in China.
________
At first,people may have made them to record information before people started to write.One hundred thousand year old tools have been discovered that were probably used to tie and untie knots.
It is known that they were used for artistic decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty (618﹣907).The traditional art form was carried on by people as part of their culture.
Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots
Even today,Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning,and they hold value when given as gifts or passed down through families.For example,in ancient times and even now,lovers may give a knot as a symbol of their love.The "true love knot" and the "double happiness knot" are given or used at weddings to express love and growing old together.
Along with being symbolic gifts or messages,knots are still used if people wear traditional Chinese clothing.They are used as jewelry such as earrings and necklaces.
(1)According to the passage,a Chinese knot  C .
A.is made of rope and silk
B.is named after the artist
C.can be seen on clothes or on the wall
D.has different colors especially purple
(2)What can be best put in the blank "________"?  A 
A.The History of Chinese Knot
B.The Importance of Chinese Knot
C.The Shapes of Chinese Knot
D.The Popularity of Chinese Knot
(3)What was the Chinese knot used for at first?  D 
A.Writing letters.
B.Decorating houses.
C.Expressing love.
D.Recording information.
(4)How does the writer explain Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots?  C 
A.By asking questions.
B.By listing numbers.
C.By giving examples.
D.By showing pictures.
【答案】CADC
【分析】中国结是一种艺术形式,用于装饰衣物或挂在墙上。中国结艺术家可以使用不同颜色,但他们更喜欢深红色。中国结在古代被用来记录信息,表达思想和感情。即使在现代,中国结仍然富有象征意义,作为礼物或传承给家人。它们也被用作传统服装的装饰品,如耳环和项链。
【解答】(1)细节理解题。根据第一段Can knots be a form of art?It is in China.It is used for decoration(装饰) on clothing or to hang on a wall.(结能成为一种艺术吗?它在中国。它用于装饰在衣服上或挂在墙上。)可知中国结可以在衣服上或墙上看到,故选C。
(2)推理判断题。根据倒数第五段At first,people may have made them to record information before people started to write.One hundred thousand year old tools have been discovered that were probably used to tie and untie knots.(起初,在人们开始写作之前,人们可能已经制造了它们来记录信息。已经发现了10万年前的工具,可能是用来打结和解开结的。)以及倒数第四段It is known that they were used for artistic decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty (618﹣907).(众所周知,它们在唐代(618﹣907)被用于艺术装饰和表达思想和感情。)可推知此处是指中国结的历史,故选A。
(3)细节理解题。根据第四段At first,people may have made them to record information before people started to write.(起初,在人们开始写作之前,人们可能已经制造了它们来记录信息。)可知中国结起初被用来记录信息,故选D。
(4)推理判断题。根据倒数第二段Even today,Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning,and they hold value when given as gifts or passed down through families.For example,in ancient times and even now,lovers may give a knot as a symbol of their love.The "true love knot" and the "double happiness knot" are given or used at weddings to express love and growing old together.(即使在今天,中国结仍然具有丰富的象征意义,作为礼物赠送或传宗接代都很有价值。例如,在古代,甚至现在,恋人可能会给一个结作为他们爱情的象征。"真爱结"和"双喜结"是在婚礼上赠送或使用的,用来表达爱和白头偕老。)可推知作者通过举例来解释古代和现代中国结的使用,故选C。
【点评】通读全文,理解文章大意,阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容,仔细核对,选择符合原文原意的答案,完成后再次阅读并检查。
4. Yuhang oil paper umbrellas have a history of more than 230 years.But in the 1970s,it was out of production as steel﹣ribbed(钢骨的)umbrellas became more popular.
In 2015,Liu Weixue gave up a well﹣paid job as a designer to learn from his grandfather the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas."I fell in love with the art at a very young age.I want to bring it to life,"Liu said."When it rains,someone uses the umbrella—that's what I want to see."
There are more than 70 steps,including making bamboo ribs and pasting(糊)papers.It takes at least a week to make an umbrella.After mastering(掌握)the skills,Liu opened a studio(工作室)and worked with local umbrella﹣making masters(大师).
Liu improved the oil paper umbrellas to win the hearts of young people.As the traditional paper breaks easily,he started to use thicker paper.In a test,his umbrellas were opened and closed 1,000 times without breaking.He uses a lighter kind of bamboo to make the ribs,so the umbrellas weigh less.As young people like hand﹣painted pictures,he invites painters to draw patterns which are not only from traditional culture but also from modern cartoon characters.
Since online shopping is popular,Liu opened an online shop to sell umbrellas.It now has over 80,000 followers.Still,Liu doesn't hurry.To ensure(确保)quality,his studio makes only 1,000 umbrellas each year.
Liu hopes the art will be passed on(传承).He goes to local schools to teach students and shows up at events in different places to promote(推广)the art.
(1)How long have people in Yuhang made oil paper umbrellas?  B 
A.For almost 230 years.
B.For over 230 years.
C.Since 1970s.
D.Since 2015.
(2)To win the hearts of young people,Liu Weixue  D .
①uses thinner paper
②makes the umbrellas weigh less
③draws patterns of traditional culture only
④invites painters to draw hand﹣painted pictures on the umbrella
A.①②
B.②③
C.①③
D.②④
(3)Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?  D 
A.Oil paper umbrellas are easy to make.
B.Liu Weixue learned the art from his father.
C.Liu Weixue's studio makes 10,000 umbrellas each year.
D.Liu Weixue hopes to promote the art as best as he can.
(4)In Paragraph 5,what does the underlined word"it"refer(代指) to?  B 
A.Online shopping.
B.An online shop.
C.An oil paper umbrella.
D.A local school.
(5)What is the main idea of the passage?  D 
A.The story of Liu Weixue's grandfather.
B.The fans of Liu Weixue's online shop.
C.The steps of making oil paper umbrellas.
D.Liu Weixue's efforts to pass on the art of oil paper umbrellas.
【答案】BDDBD
【分析】余杭油纸伞拥有超过230年的历史,但在1970年代因钢骨伞的流行而停产。2015年,刘伟学放弃设计师的高薪工作,向祖父学习制作余杭油纸伞的传统技艺。他改进了油纸伞的设计,以吸引年轻人,如使用更厚的纸张和较轻的竹子,并邀请画家绘制图案。刘伟学开设了在线商店销售雨伞,拥有超过80,000名粉丝,但他为了确保质量,每年只制作1,000把雨伞。他希望这门艺术能够传承下去,因此去当地学校教授学生,并在不同地方的活动上推广这门艺术。
【解答】(1)细节理解题。根据第一段Yuhang oil paper umbrellas have a history of more than 230 years.(余杭油纸伞拥有超过230年的历史。)可知余杭油纸伞拥有超过230年的历史。故选B。
(2)细节理解题。根据第四段He uses a lighter kind of bamboo to make the ribs,so the umbrellas weigh less.(他用一种更轻的竹子制作伞筋,这样伞的重量就更轻。)和As young people like hand﹣painted pictures,he invites painters to draw patterns which are not only from traditional culture but also from modern cartoon characters.(由于年轻人喜欢手绘,他邀请画家们在人物身上绘制图案,这些图案不仅来自传统文化,也来自现代漫画。)可知他制作的伞更轻,且在伞上手绘图案。故选D。
(3)细节理解题。根据最后一段Liu hopes the art will be passed on(传承).(刘希望这门艺术能够传承下去。)可知刘伟学希望尽他所能传承这门艺术。故选D。
(4)代词指代题。根据第五段Since online shopping is popular,Liu opened an online shop to sell umbrellas.It now has over 80,000 followers.(由于网购很流行,刘开了一家网店卖雨伞,现在已有 8 万多名粉丝。)可知划线词在此处指"网店"。故选B。
(5)主旨大意题。根据第四段Liu improved the oil paper umbrellas to win the hearts of young people.( 刘对油纸伞进行了改良,赢得了年轻人的喜爱。)和最后一段Liu hopes the art will be passed on(传承).(刘希望这门艺术能够传承下去。)可知本文主要介绍了刘伟学对传承这门艺术做出的努力。故选D。
【点评】通读全文,理解文章大意,阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容,仔细核对,选择符合原文原意的答案,完成后再次阅读并检查。
5. The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar.Ancient people also called it the Shangyuan Festival.Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions.Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees or along river banks on show.It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble.Today,when the lanterns slowly rise into the air,people make wishes.
Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles(谜语).The riddles are usually short,wise,and sometimes humorous.The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character(字),a famous person's name,or a place's name.
The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes.In northern China,they are called yuanxiao while in southern parts they're named tangyuan.Making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity,so they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.
In old times,the Lantern Festival was also romantic.Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other.A line from Xin Qiji,a poet during the Song Dynasty,shows this:
Hundreds and thousands of times I looked for her in the crowd.Suddenly I turned my head,and there she stood,in the dim light.
*The word"romantic"means connected or concerned with love.
(1)When did celebrations and traditions of the Lantern Festival start?  A 
A.In the Han Dynasty.
B.In the Tang Dynasty.
C.In the Song Dynasty.
D.In the Sui Dynasty.
(2)The underlined word "they"in Paragraph 4 refers to"  D ".
A.traditions
B.riddles
C.lanterns
D.sweet dumplings
(3)Paragraphs 2﹣4 mainly tell us something about  A  of the Lantern Festival.
A.the traditions
B.the history
C.different names
D.delicious food
(4)The line from Xin Qiji shows the Lantern Festival was  C  in old times.
A.relaxing
B.popular
C.romantic
D.exciting
【答案】ADAC
【分析】本文主要介绍了元宵节的庆祝活动和传统习俗。
【解答】(1)细节理解题。根据第一段Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.(这一天的庆祝活动和传统始于汉代,在隋唐时期开始流行。)可知,是开始于汉代。故选A。
(2)代词指代题。根据第四段The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes.In northern China,they are called yuanxiao while in southern parts they're named tangyuan.(最重要的是吃到不同口味的汤圆。在中国北方,它们被称为"元宵",而在南方,它们被称为"汤圆"。)可知,they指代的是"汤圆"。故选D。
(3)段落大意题。根据第二段Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions.(看红灯笼是主要传统之一)和第三段Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles(谜语).(另一个传统是猜灯谜。)以及第四段Making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity,so they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.(做汤圆就像一个游戏或一项活动,所以通常由一群朋友或家人愉快地完成。)可知,2﹣4段主要讲述元宵节的传统。故选A。
(4)细节理解题。根据第五段In old times,the Lantern Festival was also romantic.Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other.A line from Xin Qiji,a poet during the Song Dynasty,shows this(在古代,元宵节也很浪漫。看灯笼给了年轻人一个互相认识的机会。宋代诗人辛弃疾的一句诗表明了这一点)可知,辛弃疾的诗句说明元宵节在古代是浪漫的。故选C。
【点评】通读全文,理解文章大意,阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容,仔细核对,选择符合原文原意的答案,完成后再次阅读并检查。
6.Embroidery (刺绣) is a kind of folk art in China.Also called Chuan embroidery,Shu embroidery is the general name for embroidery products in areas around Chengdu,Sichuan province.
Shu embroidery has a long history.As early as the Han Dynasty,Shu embroidery was already famous,enjoying a high fame as "a treasure of Sichuan".At that time,embroidery products were used only by the emperors.The government even set an office in this area to manage it.During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period,a peaceful society and large need provided better conditions for the rapid development of the Shu embroidery industry.Shu embroidery experienced its peak development in the Song Dynasty,ranking first in both production and excellent quality.In the mid﹣Qing Dynasty,the Shu embroidery industry was formed.After the founding of the People's Republic of China,Shu embroidery factories were set up and the artwork entered a new stage of development,using creative skills and various kinds of forms.
Shu embroidery has formed its own unique characteristics (特点).Shu embroidery is known for its excellent craftsmanship (手艺) and smooth and bright quality.There are 122 methods in 12 types for weaving in Shu embroidery.The embroidery takes locally﹣produced colorful satin (缎子) and threads as its materials.The unique designs include flowers,birds,landscapes,fish,worms and human figures.It shows the traditional Chinese paintings' style.
Shu embroidery mainly uses the theme of auspicious happiness.The craftsmanship of Shu embroidery is a combination of fine arts and practical uses.In addition to this kind of embroidery,there are other three kinds of famous embroidery in China,too.
(1)We can learn  C  from the passage.
A.the Shu embroidery products were common in Han Dynasty
B.the Shu embroidery industry was formed in Song Dynasty
C.the materials of Shu embroidery are from Sichuan province
(2)What does the underlined word "peak" mean?  C 
A.快速的
B.持续的
C.巅峰的
(3)The best title for the passage could be  A .
A.The Facts about Shu Embroidery
B.The Development of Shu Embroidery
C.The Craftsmanship of Shu Embroidery
(4)What will the writer probably talk about next?  C 
A.Symbols of Shu embroidery.
B.Art forms in Sichuan province.
C.Information about other embroidery.
【答案】CCAC
【分析】本文主要介绍了中国四大名绣中的蜀绣。
【解答】(1)细节理解题。根据倒数第二段"The embroidery takes locally﹣produced colorful satin (缎子) and threads as its materials."(刺绣以当地生产的彩色缎子和线为材料。)可知,蜀绣的原材料产自于四川当地。故选C。
(2)词义猜测题。根据第二段"...ranking first in both production and excellent quality."(产量和品质均居世界第一。)可知,宋朝时,蜀绣在生产和质量上排第一,推测蜀绣的发展在宋朝时达到巅峰,peak"巅峰的"。故选C。
(3)标题归纳题。根据文章内容可知,文章讲述了蜀绣在各个朝代的不同发展以及它的特征。选项A"关于蜀绣的事实"更加符合题意。故选A。
(4)推理判断题。根据最后一段"In addition to this kind of embroidery,there are other three kinds of famous embroidery in China,too."(除了这种刺绣,中国还有其他三种著名的刺绣。)推测,接下来有可能会讲述其他三种类型的刺绣。故选C。
【点评】在通读全文的基础上,根据全文大意,展开逻辑思维,瞻前顾后,认真观察选项,仔细推敲,确定最佳答案。
7. The popular TV series Meet Yourself shows the beauty of some intangible cultural heritages(非物质文化遗产) in Dali,Yunnan province.Let's take a look at some of them.
Wood carving(木雕)
Jianchuan wood carving has a history of over 1,000 years.It has rich cultural meanings.The carving usually uses patterns like flowers,plants,and dragons.This type of wood carving is widely used in people's buildings.Each piece of wood carving carries great effort from the masters.
Tie﹣dyeing(扎染)
Tie﹣dyeing is an old dyeing skill.It started as early as the Tang Dynasty for a small part of people.But now,tie﹣dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags,selling at home and abroad.
Flower cake
Flower cake is no doubt the most popular snack in Yunnan province.It has a history of more than 300 years.Even the Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong was its big fan.The most special part of the cake is that it has flowers in the cake.
These traditional skills not only stand for Chinese wisdom but also add colors to our modern lives.
根据短文内容,判断句子正(T)、误(F)。
(1)Jianchuan wood carving with a long history has rich cultural meanings.  T 
(2)We can know that tie﹣dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags,not selling at home.  F 
(3)The flower cake is a special kind of cake with flowers in it.  T 
(4)These traditional skills only stand for Chinese wisdom.  F 
(5)The passage mainly introduces some intangible cultural heritages in Dali,Yunnan province.  T 
【答案】TFTFT
【分析】《遇见自己》这部热门电视剧展示了云南大理一些非物质文化遗产的美。其中包括有一千多年历史的剑川木雕,这种木雕通常使用花卉、植物和龙等图案,每一件作品都蕴含着大师们的巨大努力;还有始于唐代的扎染技艺,如今已广泛应用于现代服饰和包包上,并销往国内外;以及拥有300多年历史、连清朝乾隆皇帝都是其粉丝的云南最受欢迎小吃——鲜花饼,其特别之处在于蛋糕中加入了鲜花。这些传统技艺不仅代表了中国的智慧,也为我们的现代生活增添了色彩。
【解答】(1)细节判断题。根据第3段Jianchuan wood carving has a history of over 1,000 years.It has rich cultural meanings.(建川木雕已有一千多年的历史。它具有丰富的文化内涵。)可知建川木雕历史悠久,具有丰富的文化内涵。是正确的,故答案为:T。
(2)细节判断题。根据第5段But now,tie﹣dyeing has modern things on clothing and bags,selling at home and abroad.(但是现在,扎染在服装和包包上有了现代的东西,畅销国内外。)可知我们可以知道扎染在衣服和包包上有现代的东西,在国内不卖。是错误的,故答案为:F。
(3)细节判断题。根据第7段The most special part of the cake is that it has flowers in the cake.(花蛋糕最特别的地方是蛋糕里有花。)可知花蛋糕是一种特殊的蛋糕,里面有花。是正确的,故答案为:T。
(4)细节判断题。根据第8段These traditional skills not only stand for Chinese wisdom but also add colors to our modern lives.(这些传统技艺不仅代表着中国的智慧,也为我们的现代生活增添了色彩。)可知这些传统技艺只代表中国的智慧。是错误的,故答案为:F。
(5)细节判断题。根据第1段The popular TV series Meet Yourself shows the beauty of some intangible cultural heritages(非物质文化遗产) in Dali,Yunnan province.Let's take a look at some of them.(热门电视剧《遇见自己》展示了云南大理一些非物质文化遗产的美丽。让我们来看看其中的一些。)可知文章主要介绍云南大理的一些非物质文化遗产。是正确的,故答案为:T。
【点评】通读全文,理解文章大意,阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容,仔细核对,选择符合原文原意的答案,完成后再次阅读并检查。
8.As a country strong in math,China has many folk games filled with math.You may have played many of them before.Let's take a look at three of them.
Nine linked rings The nine linked rings,also called the Chinese ring puzzle,are usually made up of nine rings connected to a handle(手柄).Players have to remove(移除) all the rings from the handle to win the game.This is no simple game.For example,if you want to remove the ninth ring,you have to remove the first,third,fifth,and seventh ones first.If you start from the eighth,you won't be able to do it.
Tangram First popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties,the tangram is a puzzle made up of seven pieces of different shapes,including triangles (三角形),squares and parallelograms(平行四边形).For each puzzle,players need to use all the pieces to make a shape.To do it,they have to know about geometry(几何学).
Luban lock The Luban lock was first created by Chinese carpenter (木匠) Lu Ban2,000 years ago.It is said that Lu used six wooden pieces to make a toy that looks like a lock for his son.The lock has a lot to do with solid geometry (立体几何).It's hard to separate the six pieces.However,it is usually easier to unlock a Luban lock than to put it back together.Now,there are Luban locks made up of nine or more pieces.
(1)If you want to remove the eighth ring,which ring will you probably remove first?  B 
A.The first.
B.The second.
C.The seventh.
D.The eighth.
(2)Which of the following is"Tangram"in the text?  A 
A.
B.
C.
D.
(3)What are the three folk Chinese games related to?  D 
A.Geography.
B.History.
C.Science.
D.Math.
【答案】BAD
【分析】短文主要介绍了中国作为一个数学强国,拥有许多充满数学元素的民间游戏。例如九连环、七巧板和鲁班锁,这些游戏不仅娱乐性强,还能锻炼玩家的几何和逻辑思维能力。
【解答】(1)推理判断题。根据第一框中For example,if you want to remove the ninth ring,you have to remove the first,third,fifth,and seventh ones first.If you start from the eighth,you won't be able to do it.(例如,如果你想去掉第九个环,你必须先去掉第一个、第三个、第五个和第七个。如果你从第八个开始,你就做不到了。)可知,如果你要去掉第八环,你可能会先去掉第二个。故选B。
(2)细节理解题。根据第二框中 First popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties,the tangram is a puzzle made up of seven pieces of different shapes,including triangles (三角形),squares and parallelograms(平行四边形).For each puzzle,players need to use all the pieces to make a shape.To do it,they have to know about geometry(几何学).(七巧板最早流行于明清时期,由七块不同形状的拼图组成,包括三角形、正方形和平行四边形。对于每个拼图,玩家需要使用所有的碎片来制作一个形状。要做到这一点,他们必须了解几何学。)结合图画内容可知,A图是文中的"七巧板"。故选A。
(3)细节理解题。根据第一段As a country strong in math,China has many folk games filled with math.(作为一个数学强国,中国有许多充满数学的民间游戏。)可知,中国三大民间游戏与数学有关。故选D。
【点评】通读全文,理解文章大意,阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容,仔细核对,选择符合原文原意的答案,完成后再次阅读并检查。
9.The Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal (京杭大运河),the world's longest man﹣made river,is 1,794 kilometers long from Beijing to Hangzhou.It is also a cultural river that has nourished (滋养) people and is filled with history.
Peking Opera was created in Beijing in the Qing Dynasty,growing out of Huiju,Kunqu and Qinqiang operas.It can include singing,acting,and martial arts (武术).Peking Opera uses expressions to build different kinds of characters.It is one of the best traditional arts along the river.
New Year painting was a popular folk art in Tianjin,Shandong and Jiangsu along the river.The art form often uses the red color and has patterns that are closely related to life.The works which draw attention around the world can truly show the life in Han Dynasty.At the same time,they carry the best wishes for people around.
Fruit pit carving (果核雕刻) has appeared in China for more than 600 years,and is regarded as a traditional Chinese art form.The art has been around in China for thousands of years,and can be back to the Xia,Shang and Zhou.It is a Chinese folk art and looks similar to the real life.Some hard nuts and other fruits are cut to make artifacts.It took a long time to finish one piece of work.
The history of classical gardens can be as far back as the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC﹣476 BC).Among them,the classical garden of Suzhou is the oldest one.There are many classic gardens in Suzhou,including Lion Grove and the Great Wave Pavilion.Those gardens show the achievements of the social,cultural scientific,and technological developments of that period.
(1)One of the Chinese traditional arts,Peking Opera  C .
A.appeared in Xia,Shang and Zhou
B.was created in Tianjin along the river
C.built different characters by expressions
(2)Both New Year painting and Fruit pit carving  B .
A.were born in the same time
B.were closely connected with the life
C.used the red color and different patterns
(3) B  has the longest history among those arts along the river.
A.Suzhou garden
B.Fruit pit carving
C.Peking Opera
(4)Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?  B 
A.Few people know about New Year painting.
B.Lion Grove is a garden with cultural treasures.
C.It is easy to finish one piece of fruit pit carving work.
(5)From the passage,we can learn that  C .
A.Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal is the world's longest river
B.all the Chinese cultures are from Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal
C.Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal shows Chinese civilization (文明)
【答案】CBBBC
【分析】本文介绍了京剧、年画、果核雕刻和苏州的古典园林的相关信息。
【解答】(1)细节理解题。根据Peking Opera uses expressions to build different kinds of characters.(京剧用表情来塑造不同类型的人物。)可知,京剧是中国传统艺术之一,通过表情塑造不同的人物。故选C。
(2)细节理解题。根据The works which draw attention around the world can truly show the life in Han Dynasty.(这些举世瞩目的作品能够真实地展现汉代的生活。)以及It is a Chinese folk art and looks similar to the real life.(这是一种中国民间艺术,看起来和现实生活很像。)可知,年画和果核雕刻与生活密切相关。故选B。
(3)细节理解题。根据Fruit pit carving (果核雕刻) has appeared in China for more than 600 years,and is regarded as a traditional Chinese art form.The art has been around in China for thousands of years,and can be back to the Xia,Shang and Zhou.(果核雕刻在中国已经出现了600多年,被认为是中国传统的艺术形式。这种艺术在中国已经存在了数千年,可以追溯到夏、商、周时期。)可知,果核雕刻是沿江艺术中历史最悠久的。故选B。
(4)推理判断题。根据Among them,the classical garden of Suzhou is the oldest one.There are many classic gardens in Suzhou,including Lion Grove and the Great Wave Pavilion.Those gardens show the achievements of the social,cultural scientific,and technological developments of that period.(其中,苏州的古典园林是最古老的。苏州有许多经典的园林,包括狮子林和大浪亭。这些园林展示了那个时期社会、文化、科学和技术发展的成就。)可知,狮子林是一座文化瑰宝园林。故选B。
(5)主旨大意题。根据The Jing﹣Hang Grand Canal (京杭大运河),the world's longest man﹣made river,is 1,794 kilometers long from Beijing to Hangzhou.It is also a cultural river that has nourished (滋养) people and is filled with history.(京杭大运河是世界上最长的人工河流,全长1794公里,从北京到杭州。它也是一条文化之河,滋养了人们,充满了历史。)可知,京杭大运河展示中华文明。故选C。
【点评】做题时首先对原文材料迅速浏览,掌握全文的主旨大意。其次,细读题材,各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后,细细阅读材料后的问题,弄清每题要求后,带着问题,再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息。
10. Horses,dragons,and even the Monkey King—you probably wouldn't believe to see this group of characters flying together in the sky,but this happens every year in Weifang,the "Kite Capital of the World" in East China's Shandong Province.
Kites,which were invented over 2,000 years ago in China are thought to be the earliest flying things created by humans.After centuries of development,kites have become one of the country's traditional handicrafts (手工艺),and kite﹣making skills were included in the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
The traditional ways of Chinese kite﹣making include four steps:making the frame (骨架),putting paper onto the frame,painting,and then learning to fly the kite.Nowadays,the most common kite﹣making skills can be found in three places:Weifang in Shandong Province,Nantong in Jiangsu Province and Lhasa in Tibet.
The city of Weifang is known as a center of kite culture and is widely believed as the birthplace of these popular flying toys.Weifang International Kite Festival has been held on the third Saturday of every April since 1984.During the festival,you can see kites in different styles from all over the world and feel the joy of flying a kite up to the sky just like you did as a child.
(1)What does the underlined word "this" in Paragraph 1 refer to?  A 
A.Different shapes of kites flying in the sky.
B.A group of different cartoon characters.
C.The invention of the kite.
D.The competition during the kite festival.
(2)Which of the following is TRUE about the kite?  B 
A.It was made 200 years ago.
B.It was made in China.
C.It is the earliest flying thing.
D.It is not a kind of cultural heritage.
(3)How long has the kite festival been held?  C 
A.Since 2,000 years ago.
B.Since 2006.
C.For 40 years.
D.For about 80 years.
(4)What is the best title of the passage?  C 
A.Chinese kite﹣making skills.
B.The city of Weifang—hometown of kites.
C.Kites—China's traditional handicrafts.
D.Weifang International Kite Festival.
【答案】ABCC
【分析】本文主要介绍了中国传统工艺——风筝。
【解答】(1)代词指代题。根据第1段"Horses,dragons,and even the Monkey King—you probably wouldn't believe to see this group of characters flying together in the sky,but this happens every year in Weifang,the "Kite Capital of the World" in East China's Shandong Province."(马、龙,甚至孙悟空——你可能不会相信这群人物一起在天空中飞翔,但在中国东部山东省的"世界风筝之都"潍坊,每年都会发生这样的事情。)可知此处this指代"不同形状的风筝在天空中飞翔"。故选A。
(2)细节理解题。根据第2段"Kites,which were invented over 2,000 years ago in China are thought to be the earliest flying things created by humans."(风筝是2000多年前在中国发明的,被认为是人类创造的最早的飞行物品。)可知风筝是在中国制作的。故选B。
(3)细节理解题。根据第4段"Weifang International Kite Festival has been held on the third Saturday of every April since 1984."(潍坊国际风筝节自1984年以来,每年4月的第三个星期六举行。)所以风筝节大约有40年了。故选C。
(4)标题归纳题。根据第1段"Horses,dragons,and even the Monkey King—you probably wouldn't believe to see this group of characters flying together in the sky,but this happens every year in Weifang,the "Kite Capital of the World" in East China's Shandong Province."(马、龙,甚至孙悟空——你可能不会相信这群人物一起在天空中飞翔,但在中国东部山东省的"世界风筝之都"潍坊,每年都会发生这样的事情。)和全文,本文主要介绍了中国传统工艺——风筝,以选项C"风筝——中国的传统手工艺品"为标题最合适。故选C。
【点评】做题时结合原文和题目有针对性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的答案。
三.选词填空(共2小题)
11.
begin;spend;enough;shape;two;natural;other;choose;tool;as
Are you looking fora hobby?Do you want to take up a hobby that allows you to create beautiful objects without (1) spending hundreds of dollars just to get started?Wood carving (木雕) checks all of those boxes.
(2) As one of China's traditional art forms,wood carving is a kind of woodworking.People use knives and other wood carving(3) tools to create in pieces of wood.It has been around since the Tang Dynasty,which(4) began in the 7th century.
The wood carving has four steps.The first step is to(5) choose the wood.The wood which is chosen should be hard(6) enough .The most important is that it should have its own(7) shape ,which has a great influence on the later job.And the creator should make the best use of the wood's shape and(8) natural beauty.In fact,only about three﹣tenths of the work is done by man,and the rest is decided by nature.That's the(9) second step.Then the wood will be polished (抛光).Different ways will be used according to the shape of wood.The final step is