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限时规范练(十) (限时30分钟) Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2023·湖南湘潭高三模拟)Embroidery(刺绣) is an important art form in Chinese culture.People often embroider handkerchiefs，bed covers，tablecloths and dresses.Shu embroidery is one of the most famous embroidery styles in China．It's known for its strong expression and smooth needle­work. The characteristics are greatly influenced by geographical environment，customs and cultures.Called the“Land of Abundance”，Sichuan Province is rich in grain production.The people of this area also enjoy a slow lifestyle.So when embroidering，they are usually patient and willing to spend time pursuing the form's complexity and elegance.This could also be a reason why Shu embroidery was listed as a national­level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Making beautiful Shu embroidery products is never easy. It requires superb workmanship.Meng Dezhi was born to a family of embroiderers.She was one of the most talented employees at the Chengdu Shu embroidery factory.Even so，the long and repetitive nature of the process often challenges her.And in winter，when her hands and feet are freezing，things become more difficult.But her love for the work has encouraged Meng to continue.Even for an experienced master like Meng，finishing a piece requires several days or even a few months. “These experiences may sometimes discourage me，but the love for Shu embroidery always gives me motivation to continue，”said Meng. Meng has also popularised the culture of Shu embroidery when the tradition was at risk of declining. Many cheap products are made by modern machines.In 2005，the factory Meng worked in was forced to close.To make a living and pass along the traditional technique，Meng rented a small space of 10 square metres to teach Shu embroidery skills to the kids and young people. “In the early days，I set up the company just for survival，but now I really feel that I have the responsibility to pass on Shu embroidery skills to young people.It is like sowing a seed—who knows which of them will