Unit 5 What are the shirts made of? 单元阅读训练（含答案）

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Unit 5　What are the shirts made of?
单元阅读训练
一、完形填空。
根据短文内容，从各题所给的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案。
Have you ever watched the dragon dance？__1__ do you know about the dragon dance？Today we will say something about it.
Dragons are a(n) __2__ of China and the dragon dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture.In the dance，a team of people carry the dragon and perform wonderful dances.__3__ the lion dance，this traditional dance has spread all over China and to the whole world.
Traditionally，dragons are made of wood，bamboo and a special kind of cloth(布).So they are always quite __4__．However，in modern times，dragons are much lighter because they are made of much lighter materials.A dragon can be of different lengths.It __5__ be from 25 to 35 meters long for acrobatic(杂技的) acts，and up to 50 to 70 meters long for quite large parades(游行) because people __6__ that the longer the dragon is，the more luck it will bring.A small group can't control a very long dragon because it __7__ great strength(力量) and special skills.
The dragon dance itself __8__ during the Han Dynasty and it was started by the Chinese who had great respect(尊重) for the dragon.The dragon dance was already a popular __9__ by the Song Dynasty.At that time，people could often see it during important festivals.In the Qing Dynasty，the Dragon Dance Team of Fuzhou was invited to give a __10__ in Beijing.And the emperor spoke highly of it!
( )1.A.How far　　B．How long C．How much D．How many
( )2.A.symbol B．Animal C．character D．example
( )3.A.To　　 　B．Like　　　C．For　　　D．Through
( )4.A.short B．small C．heavy D．old
( )5.A.need B．should C．must D．can
( )6.A.believe B．wonder C．disagree D．promise
( )7.A.returns B．reminds C．repeats D．requires
( )8.A.began B．changed C．spread D．failed
( )9.A.course B．exam C．event D．object
( )10.A.speech B．Performance C．message D．report
( )11.People usually use ________ for doing traditional Chinese painting.
①brushes　②ink　③color pencils　④paper　⑤silk
A．①②③④ B．②③④⑤
C．①②③⑤ D．①②④⑤
( )12.The highest form of Chinese painting is ________.
A．landscape painting B．figures
C．bird and flowers D．trees
( )13.The underlined word “contain” means ________.
A．hold B．control
C．prevent D．include
( )14.________ is called the “living fossil of Chinese ancient music” in the world.
A．Folk music B．Country music
C．Ancient music D．Xi'an drum music
( )15.The two paragraphs above are about ________.
A．Chinese music B．Chinese painting
C．Chinese culture D．Chinese history
B
Spring is a good time for kite?flying—a popular activity in China. On a sunny day with a good breeze(微风), you'll see hundreds of colorful kites flying in the sky. They have all kinds of shapes like swallows and peaches. Some of the shapes have special meanings. For example, swallows mean good luck and peaches bring you a long life.
The city of Weifang in Shandong is the home of the kite. The city holds an international kite festival in April every year. There are competitions for kite?flying skills and new styles of kites.The most famous is the competition for the “Kite King”. Thousands of kite fans from more than 30 countries visit the city to take part in the competition, or to just enjoy this colorful event．
The largest kite in the world is a big “octopus (章鱼)”. It's about 1，100 square meters, twice as big as a basketball court. Li Jingyang, a kite fan in Jilin, spent eight months making it in 2008.
The kite was invented by Chinese people over 2，000 years ago. According to historical records, kites were first used by soldiers to send news to their friends. In the Tang Dynasty, flying kites became a popular game played by everyone.
As it was introduced to the West in the 1100s, the kite brought a great influence on Western life. In 1782, the lightning rod(避雷针) was invented with the help of a kite. Modern aircraft came from kites, too. At the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, a board reads，“The earliest man－made aircrafts were the kite and missile(投射武器) of ancient China.”
( )16.What activity is very popular in spring?
A．Eating peaches. B．Feeding swallows.
C．Flying kites. D．Going to competitions.
( )17.What do people hope for when flying kites shaped like swallows?
A．Good luck. B．A long life.
C．A lot of money. D．Good health.
( )18.Why do thousands of people visit the city of Weifang in April every year?
A．Because they enjoy this colorful event.
B．Because of the beauty of Weifang.
C．Because they have new styles of kites.
D．Because they are the winners of the “Kite King”．
( )19.When did Chinese people invent the kite?
A．In 2008.
B．In 1782.
C．About 1，000 years ago.
D．Over 2，000 years ago.
( )20.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A．The largest kite is three times as big as a basketball court.
B.In the Qing Dynasty, flying kites became a popular game played by everyone.
C．People invented kites to help swallows fly.
D．People got the idea of inventing the lightning rod from kites.
三、任务型阅读。(2019山东菏泽)
阅读下面短文，完成相关任务。
Paper cutting is one of the traditional folk arts in China. It is a kind of popular folk arts and has been popular for about 1，500 years. Let's learn about paper cutting.
Wonderful meanings
Paper cutting has some wonderful meanings. In our mind, paper cuttings can always bring us happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people put up “Fu” on doors or windows. At a wedding, people also put up “Xi”.
The largest paper cutting in the world
The largest paper cutting was made by Guo Xiaodong. It has an area of about 456 square meters. It is as large as a basketball court.
Why are most paper cuttings red?
In old times, people respected the sun. Red is the color of the sun. We_always_regard_red_as_the_symbol_of_hope_and_good_luck. Now, we can still see red everywhere in China. The walls of old palaces are red. Lanterns are red. Weddings are always full of red things, too.
Black paper cutting in Shanzhou
It's true that most paper cuttings are red. But paper cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are black. Black is the best color there. Shanzhou is a dry place. The local people make black paper cuttings to wish for rain.
21．What can paper cuttings always bring us in our mind?
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22．Who made the largest paper cutting?
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23．How do the local people in Shanzhou wish for rain?
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24．请把文中画线句子翻译成汉语。
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25．请给短文拟一个恰当的标题。
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四、短文填词。
根据短文内容，用方框中所给词的正确形式填空，使短文完整、正确。(每个词只能用一次)
it　call　glass　process　wide　local
place　heat　polish　complete
Glass products are everywhere. They are 26.______ used in our everyday life. But have you ever appreciated(欣赏) the glass art? No? Then go to the Glastory Arts Center. 27.____ founder and owner is Mr. Chou, who was born in Taipei, China, but grew up in England. He noticed that the 28._____ people really loved the art. He wanted people at home to do the same. So he decided to return home and share his love for 29.______ making with others. And he opened the Glastory Arts Center.
To be honest, it's not easy 30. __________a piece of glass art. The artist starts by making a glass ball. Then he uses a machine to cut and 31.______ the glass. When the artist is happy with the shape and design, he places the glass in a kiln(窑) 32._______. Slowly the glass is heated to a temperature of about 500℃. Then the piece is moved to a second kiln. It 33. ________“The Glory Hole”．
The Glory Hole heats the glass to a higher temperature. It also causes the glass to become very shiny. The art piece is then taken out while it is still hot. The artist joins a smaller piece of hot glass to the first one. Then the art piece 34. ________in a special oven to cool. The glass must cool slowly, or it will break. When the whole 35. ________is finished, you can see a beautiful piece of glass art.
Keys:1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.D 6.A 7.D 8.A 9.C 10.B
11.D 12.A 13.D14.D15.C16.C 17.A18.A19.D 20.D
21.Happiness and good luck
22.Guo Xiaodong
23.By making black paper cuttings to wish for rain
24.我们一直认为红色是希望和好运的象征。
25.Paper cutting
26.widely 27.Its 28.local 29.glass30.to complete 31.polish 32.to heat 33.is called
34.is placed 35.process
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