2026年中考英语阅读【中国传统文化】训练2（含解析）

初中英语阅读【中国传统文化】训练2
中国之声“编钟”
阅读短文，用英语填空或回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。
The most famous treasure on show in Hubei Provincial Museum is the Chime Bells(编钟). The bells can’t be shown abroad, which is the rule made to protect them. These chime bells were uncovered in the tomb of Marquis(侯爵)Yi of Zeng, who was found in1978 in Suizhou city in Central China's Hubei province. 65 chime bells include 19 niu bells,45 yong bells and one bo bell. They are hung on a frame.
It is said that the king of Chu loved music. He also knew that Marquis Yi, the ruler of the neighbor state Zeng, shared this love for musical performances. The king had even visited the marquis during his life time. So when he learned of the marquis’ death, he wanted a special gift to send as part of what would be placed in the marquis’ tomb. He ordered his man to make the most wonderful bell and then wrote words on it. The skillful master made it. The bo bell was three feet high and weighed 297 pounds. It was and still is the largest musical instrument yet known.
The largest one and another sixty-four bells were put in order by size--an order that also showed the different types of musical tunes. The bells have no clappers(钟锤)and are sounded by hitting against them. After over 1,000 years, the bells still sound perfect, ready to play melodies(乐音) local and foreign, classic and modern.
Indeed, musical instruments have a very long tradition in China. Bells and drums, from the Shang Dynasty onward, were part of the musical show. During the Zhou Dynasty and then the Warring States Period that followed, they were used in battles to warn armies as well as to give messages during military(军事)attacks. Anyway, the music was still used for special celebrations. Various instruments opened up a very attractive world of sounds.
When you come to Hubei next time, do visit this museum and listen to the ancient melodies from 2,400 years ago.
1. The passage mainly talks about ___________________. (10个词以内)
2. There are _______________kinds of bells were found. (5个词以内)
3. The king of Chu ordered his man to make the bell because______________________________________ (20个词以内)
4. What were the bells and drums used for during the Zhou Dynasty and the Warring States Period
_____________________________________________(15个词以内)
5. What can you learn from the passage (20个词以内)
_______________________________________________________
[语篇解读]
本文主要介绍中国的传统乐器——编钟，包括它的起源、历史典故以及意义影响等内容。
[答案解析]
1.[答案] ①基于原文: the Chime Bells; ②原文创编：the Chinese traditional instrument---Chime Bells。
[解析] 细节理解题 根据第一段第一句“The most famous treasure on show in Hubei Provincial Museum is the Chime Bells.”以及纵观全文，可得知都在围绕编钟来展开叙述。
2.[答案] three / 3
[解析] 细节理解题 根据第二段第二句“65 chime bells include 19 niu bells,45 yong bells and one bo bell.”可得知，目前发现的编钟有3种。
3.[答案] ①基于原文: he wanted a special gift to send as part of what would be placed in the marquis’ tomb; ②原文创编: he made it as a present for Marquis Yi; ③原文创编: he wanted to send a gift to Marquis Yi等。
[解析] 推理判断题 根据第三段第四句和第五句“ So when he learned of the marquis’ death, he wanted a special gift to send as part of what would be placed in the marquis’ tomb. He ordered his man to make the most wonderful bell and then wrote words on it.”可得知，楚王在得知曾侯乙的死讯后，他想送一份特别的礼物，作为曾侯乙墓的一部分。
4.[答案] ①基于原文: they were used in battles to warn armies as well as to give messages during military attacks;②原文创编: For warning armies in battles as well as giving messages during military attacks;③原文创编: they were used or warning armies in battles and giving messages during military attacks等。
[解析] 推理判断题 根据第四段第三句“ During the Zhou Dynasty and then the Warring States Period that followed, they were used in battles to warn armies as well as to give messages during military(军事) attacks.” 可得知，在周朝和随后的战国时期，编钟在战斗中被用来警告军队以及在军事攻击中传递信息。
5.[答案] ①基于原文: Musical instruments /The Chime Bells have a very long tradition in China; ②基于原文: Various instruments opened up a very attractive world of sounds. ③原文创编:The Chime Bells are the pride of the Chinese people; ④原文创编:We Chinese people should value our special traditional instruments and have cultural confidence等。
[解析] 主旨大意题 根据全文内容可得知，本文主要介绍中国的传统乐器——编钟，包括它的起源、历史典故以及意义等内容，即本文的主旨大意。
黄鹤楼
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The Yellow Crane Tower(黄鹤楼) is a must-see in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province. It stands on the banks of the Yangtze River at the top of Snake Hill, and is one of Hubei’s ___1___ tourist attractions.
The ___2___ of the Yellow Crane Tower, or Huanghelou in Chinese, dates back to the Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history. It was first built in 223 AD, by Sun Quan, king of Wu, as a watchtower at the ___3___.
In the following___4___, it repeatedly saw both destruction(破坏) ___5___ reconstruction(重建). Especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was___6___seven times. Yet, each time, it was rebuilt again.
___7___, a fire in 1884 completely___8___ the building. It was not until 1981 that the tower was once again rebuilt, which took four years. The tower we see today is based on the one designed during the Qing Dynasty.
The Yellow Crane Tower is so well-known because___9___ a famous poem written by Chinese poet Cui Hao in Tang Dynasty named“Yellow Crane Tower”, the poem ___10___ made the tower widely recognized across the nation.Today, this poem is a must-learn piece for Chinese kids at school.
[语篇解读]
本篇为一篇说明文。主要介绍了黄鹤楼的地理位置和历史变迁，黄鹤楼最初作为“瞭望塔”建立于三国时期，后经历了多次的破坏与重建，最终花了四年的时间在1981年被重新建造。后来因为唐代诗人崔颢的《黄鹤楼》而闻名于全国，也被写入教科书中。
[答案解析]
1.[答案] most popular
[解析] 运用形容词popular的最高级，one of +adj./adv.最高级+可数名词复数，最......之一。此句意为：它是湖北最受欢迎的旅游胜地之一。
2.[答案]history
[解析]由后文的“dates back to the Three Kingdom period”追溯到三国时期，可得知这里讲的是黄鹤楼的历史。
3. [答案]beginning
[解析]固定短语搭配at the beginning“起初”。黄鹤楼起初是作为一个瞭望塔。需要注意的是begin是双写最后一个辅音字母再加ing。
4.[答案]centuries
[解析]in the following centuries 在接下来的几个世纪,应该用century的复数形式，改y为i再加es。
5.[答案]and
[解析]词语搭配both...and... 既...也...。此句意为：它反复的破坏和重建。
6.[答案]destroyed
[解析]运用被动语态be+Vpp结构, was destroyed 一般过去时态的被动语态，“被破坏”。
7.[答案]Unluckily
[解析]选用形容词lucky, 用其反义词unlucky, 再改y为i加ly变为副词unluckily，修饰整个句子，译为：“不幸地是”。
8.[答案]burnt/burned
[解析]burn“燃烧”,其过去式为burned或burnt。因为一场火彻底烧毁了这座建筑物的事件发生在1884年，所以此空应用一般过去时态。
9.[答案]of
[解析]because of “由于，因为”后接名词，代词或V-ing；这里接的是名词，黄鹤楼因一首诗而闻名，故填of。
10.[答案]quickly
[解析]副词，“快速地”修饰动词。这首诗快速地使黄鹤楼闻名于全国。
中医课程进校园
阅读短文，从方框中选出正确的词并用其适当形式填空，使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词，每词限用一次。
wide pride across open attention cover grow doctor introduce with
Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) is used to help people keep the balance of yin and yang.But have you ever imagined that one day you can learn herb(药草）
planting and TCM courses at school
A primary school in Nanjing has just 1.________a herb farm.More than 30 herbs are planted.Students there are guided by 2.________from a TCM hospital to tell different herbs and learn plant development,medical value as well as 3.________herbs.The hospital has also donated over 100 cartoon books about TCM to help draw children’s 4.________in herbal medicine.
Another middle school has 5. ________TCM courses to students of all grades.These courses 6.________ a basic knowledge of herbs,herb planting and cooking with herbs.They give students a deeper understanding of TCM,bringing out their sense of 7. ________in Chinese traditions and the country’s rich culture.
Also in Shanghai,Tongji University has provided foreign students 8.________ some chances to plant different kinds of herbs 9.________ used in Chinese medicine and cooking.By taking care of the plants,foreign students can get first-hand experience of making herbal medicine from start to finish, and spread TCM culture to their own countries.
The herb planting courses at schools and universities 10.________China get students close to TCM and help pass on the tradition.
【语篇解读】
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些学校提供中医课程，以此传播中医文化。
【答案解析】
1.opened
【解析】动词的时态。根据语境可知，此处表示南京的一所小学刚开办了一个药草农场。根据空格前的“has just”可知，此处应用过去分词和“has”构成现在完成时。故填opened。
2.doctors
【解析】考察名词单复数。
3.growing
【解析】非谓语动词。根据语境可知，此处表示那里的学生在来自中医院的医生们的指导下辨别不同的药草、学习植物生长、药物价值以及终止药草（的知识）。分析句子结构可知，此处与上文中的“plant development”和“medicinal value”并列，作动词learn的宾语，应用动名词。
4.attention 【解析】draw one’s attention吸引某人的注意
5.introduced【解析】has+过去分词，这里指已经“引入”中药课程。
6.cover【解析】考察动词。cover这里做“包含、覆盖”的意思。
7.pride【解析】考察名词短语搭配 sense of pride自豪感。
8.with【解析】介词。根据语境可知，此处表示同样在上海，同济大学为外国学生提供了种植各种药草的机会。固定搭配provide sb. with sth. 为某人提供某物。
9.widely【解析】词性转换。此处表示广泛用于中药和烹饪。此处应用副词修饰动词“used”。故填“widely”。
10.across【解析】across China 全中国
四、中西方的“龙”文化
根据短文内容，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Dragons, a famous imaginary beast born from fantasy, are often present in stories in the west and east. In both cultures, dragons are generally recognized as massive creatures capable of flight. They have great power and are often associated with magical abilities. However, due to their different cultural roots and images, there exist significant differences in the way dragons are regarded in the west and east, particularly in China.
Chinese dragons most resemble snakes, and have four claws and no wings. They often have features of other animals, including carp, tigers, and eagles. In the contrast, Western dragons look like huge lizards with big claws and large bat-like wings, and are often shown with spines or rough scales.
In traditional Chinese culture, a dragon is a symbol of luck, power and high status. They can cause weather changes and bring rainfall to the fields to ensure rich harvests. They are considered divine（神圣的） creatures, which hold an important position as the head of the four spirits. Therefore, to symbolize their power, ancient Chinese emperors decorated their clothes with dragon patterns. These clothes are known as dragon robes. Many Chinese view the dragon as a national symbol, proudly referring to themselves as "descendants of the dragon". In the west, however, a dragon symbolizes an evil creature that spreads violence and terror throughout the land. They are believed to be transformed by the devil, with the ability to breathe fire or spit poison. Many western tales show dragons being defeated and killed to protect people from danger.
Today, dragons continue to evolve, exceeding traditional boundaries and finding new significance in global culture. They are no longer associated with evil or good, but rather as complex characters with their own unique personalities and motivations. For example, Toothless from How to Train Your Dragon begins as a dangerous dragon but evolves into a misunderstood being with love and compassion. This challenges the idea of dragons as naturally evil, presenting them as complex beings with emotions and motivations.
1. What do western dragons and eastern dragons have in common
A.They have rough skin.
B.They are huge and powerful.
C.They are in the shape of snakes.
D.They have big claws and wings.
2. What do we know from paragraph 3
A.Western dragons are a symbol of authority.
B.Dragons in China can protect people from danger.
C.Chinese dragons can control rainfall and breathe fire.
D.Dragons are believed to cause chaos in western culture.
3. What is new about dragons in today's global culture
A.They are regarded as adventurous creatures.
B.They are closely associated with evil or good.
C.They have more diverse emotions and personalities.
D.They tend to represent human spirits facing challenges.
4. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.The Dragon Elements in Global Culture
B.The Origin of Dragons in Chinese History
C.The Magical Animals in Different Countries
D.The Images of Dragons in Western Traditions
【语篇解读】
本篇为一篇说明文。介绍了中西方“龙”文化的差异。第一段简要概括了中西方“龙”文化的相同之处；第二段介绍了中西方“龙”的不同形象；第三段介绍了“龙”在中西方文化中所蕴含的文化意义；最后一段则阐述了“龙”文化的时代发展变化。
【答案解析】
1. 答案B
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的"In both cultures, dragons are generally recognized as massive creatures capable of flight. They have great power and are often associated with magical abilities."可知， 在东西方文化中，龙通常被认为是能够飞行的巨大生物。他们都拥有强大的力量，通常与魔法能力联系在一起。由此可知，东西方龙的共同点是它们都体型巨大，且拥有强大的力量。故选B项。
2. 答案D
【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段中的"In the west, … people from danger."可知，在西方文化中，龙象征着邪恶的生物，它们在整片土地上传播暴力和恐惧。人们认为它们是由魔鬼转化而来，能够吐火或喷出毒液。许多西方故事都讲述了人们为了保护自身免受危险而击败并消灭龙的情节。由此可知，在西方文化中，人们认 为龙会制造混乱。故选D项。
3. 答案C
【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的"They are no longer associated with evil or good, but rather as complex characters with their own unique personalities and motivations."可知，如今，在全球文化中，龙不再被简单地归类为善或恶，而是被视为拥有独特个性和动机的复杂角色。由此可知，在当今全球文化中，关于龙的新的一面是它们拥有更多样化的情感和个性特征。故选C项。
4. 答案A
【解析】主旨大意题。本篇文章主要围绕中西方的“龙”文化展开 ，探讨了中西方文化中龙的形象、象征意义 以及文化背景上的显著差异，最后分析了“龙”文化在当前全球文化中的演变。结合选项 ，A项能够概括文章的 主要内容 ，故选A项。错项分析 ：B项是根据第三段前五句臆造的选项，文章并未针对龙在中国历史上的起源进行阐述；文章主要围绕中西方文化中的“龙”元素展开，而非不同国家神奇的动物，故排除C项；D项是文章第三段提及的细节信息，不能概括文章的主旨。