英文读与练12-2025届高三英语复习备考

英文读与练12 Emerald wilderness, the charm of Scotland 翠绿荒野，风情苏格兰 苏格兰不仅有标志性的格子裙和悠扬的风笛声，还有着深厚的历史遗产和活力四射的当代文化。 主题语境：历史与传统 篇幅：333词 建议用时：6分钟 1 Scotland is a place with many old stories and cultures. 2 The Highland Games in Scotland are like sports from old times. They are held all over Scotland， from spring to late autumn. They vary in size and differ in the range of events they offer， and although the most famous are at Oban， Cowal and especially Braemar， often the smaller ones are more fun. The Highland Games probably originated in the fourteenth century. They were made famous by a queen named Victoria to help remember Scottish ways. Scottish people wear clothes called Highland Dress for special times. This includes the kilt and things like socks and other items. The bagpipe is a musical instrument that people think of when they think of Scotland. It was actually from another place， but came to Scotland around the year 1400. Now there is a bagpipe festival every year. 4 Scottish people are known for being very welcoming and like to show their beautiful country to visitors. They have special foods like haggis and smoked fish. They also have a sweet called a deep-fried Mars bar. For drinks， they like IrnBruand whisky， and they love eating a type of cookie called shortbread. 5 If you are staying in Scotland， you are likely to hear about a ceiled， especially if you stay in the more traditional Highland hotels or smaller villages. A ceiled is a traditional Gaelic social gathering， usually held in village halls and hotels， and involves playing folk music and dancing and this is very much the case today. 6 Its hard to write everything down that’s related to Scottish culture， otherwise it would become an endless page. You will find that many of the Scottish cultures and traditions are saved in the many festivals that are held annually. The best thing to do is go out there， spend some time in one place， visit the pubs and childish， experience some of the festivals and other events and try to get to know the locals a bit better. Reading Check 1. What can we know about the Highland Games in Scotland？ A. They are held in the larger cities of Scotland. B. Queen Victoria helped to popularize them. C. They became less famous after the fourteenth century. D. They are held during the winter months. 2. What can be inferred about the kilt from the text？ A. It is a musical instrument. B. It is part of everyday wear in Scotland. C. It was invented by Queen Victoria. D. It is a traditional Scottish garment. 3. What is the main purpose of a coiled in Scottish culture？ A. To compete in sports. B. To get together for music and dancing. C. To celebrate Queen Victorias reign. D. To showcase Highland Dress to tourists. 4. What’s the best way to experience Scottish culture？ A. By reading about it in books. B. By attending a bagpipe festival. C. By being involved in local festivals and social events. D. By traveling to Scotland whenever you have time. Language Study Ⅰ. 日积月累 originate v. 起源 kilt n. 短褶裙 bagpipe n. 风笛 haggis n.（ 苏格兰）羊杂碎肚 shortbread n. 黄油甜酥饼干 ceiled n.（ 苏格兰、爱尔兰有音乐舞蹈的）同乐会 folk music 民间音乐 The modern revival of traditional Shaoxing Opera 百年越剧，期待复兴 越剧，中国最具代表性的戏曲剧种之一，发源于浙江省绍兴地区嵊州市（原称嵊县）一带，即古越国所在地。它由民间说唱艺术“落地唱书”发展而来。 主题语境：中国传统艺术 篇幅：350词 建议用时：7分钟 1 The traditional Chinese ShaoxingOpera has a long history， but these days it seems that young people don’t show much interest in it. 2 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 of fans of Shaoxing Opera， Chinas 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.” 3 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 （杰作） of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001. 4 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 ShaoxingOpera blog on the Internet to invite people， especially the young， to express their opinions about this traditional art form. 5 Also， the groundbreaking Shaoxing Opera adaptation， New Dragon Gate Inn， at tractsa new generation and revitalizes the ancient art form for contemporary lifestyles. Adapted from the 1992 classic martial arts film of the same name， the Shaoxing Opera presentation showcases spectacular artistic prowess， successfully capturing the interest of a younger audience by combining traditional Chinese opera with modern theater models and dramaticconcepts. 6 Traditional Shaoxing Opera often draws inspiration from ancient scripts and folk legends， narrating tales of talented scholars and beautiful ladies. However， New DragonGate Inn chooses a story based on a film with a significant fan base， catering to a younger audience and adapting it to better suit the current context and the Shaoxing Opera genreitself. Reading Check 1. 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 has got tired of it. D. Modern art is becoming increasingly popular. 2. What does the underlined word“ them” in paragraph 3 refer to？ A. Modern arts. B. Traditional Chinese operas. C. The Masterpieces. D. Shaoxing Opera and Kunqu. 3. How does the author feel about Shaoxing Opera？ A. Anxious and desperate. B. Worried but hopeful. C. Satisfied and proud. D. Bored and tolerant. 4. What is the significant feature of New Dragon Gate Inn？ A. It is a direct copy of the 1992 martial arts film. B. It uses ancient scripts and folk legends as its narrative. C. It mixes modern theater elements with traditional opera. D. It focuses solely on tales of talented scholars and beautiful ladies. Language Study Ⅰ. 日积月累 groundbreaking adj. 开创性的 revitalize v. 使复兴 spectacular adj. 壮观的 traditional Chinese Shaoxing Opera 传统的中国越剧 struggle for its survival 挣扎求存 artistic prowess 艺术才能 cater to 迎合 A guide to Russian culture 俄罗斯文化掠影 俄罗斯的文化是丰富多彩的——有着闻名世界的文学作品、芭蕾舞蹈、绘画艺术和古典音乐等。 主题语境：历史与文化 篇幅：337词 建议用时：6分钟 1 Russia has a long and rich cultural history， steeped in literature， ballet， painting and classical music. Here is a brief overview of Russian customs and traditions. 2 When many people think of Russia，they think of vast frozen tundra. That’s not all there is to the country’s geography. There are plains， taigas， steppes， plains and mountains. An amazing feature of Russias geography is Lake Baikal. It is the world’s largest lake and holds 20 percent of the world’s supply of fresh water. It is also the world’s oldest lake， which is home to approximately 1700 to 1800endemic plant and animal species. 3 Ballet is a popular notable art form coming out of Russia. Founded in 1776， the Bolshoi Ballet is a classical ballet company based at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and known throughout the world. Peter Lynch Tchaikovsky， a 19thcenturyRussian composer，is world renowned for Swan Lake and 1812 Overture. There are several museums， including his childhood home， showcasing his personal belongings and musical artifacts. 4 Russian nesting dolls are well-known symbols of the country. These sets of dolls consist of a wooden figure that can be pulled apart to reveal another smaller version of the same image inside， and so on， often with six or more dolls nested inside one another. The painting of each doll usually symbolizes a Russian peasant girl in traditional costume. 5 If you are invited to a Russian home for a meal， bring a small gift. Male guests are usually expected to bring flowers. Don’t bring yellow flowers， as some Russians see them as signifying separation or betrayal. Do not give a baby a gift until after the baby is born. It’s bad luck to do so sooner. Russians often protest when they are offered a gift. Replying that “its just a little something” and offering the gift again will usually be graciously accepted. Reading Check 1. What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about Russia？ A. Literature. B. Geography. C. Economy. D. Climate. 2. What genre of music is Peter lynch Tchaikovsky famous for？ A. Rock music. B. Jazz music. C. Classical music. D. Pop music. 3. Russian nesting dolls are symbolic of . A. the Russian military B. Russian urban lifestyle C. Russian political figures D. Russian peasant girls in traditional costume 4. When you’re invited to a Russian home for a meal， what is considered bad luck？ A. Bringing a small gift. B. Giving a gift to a baby before its born. C. Offering the host flowers. D. Asking the host to give a gift back. Language Study Ⅰ. 日积月累 steeped adj. 浸透的；沉浸在……中的 endemic adj. 地方性的；某地特有的 renowned adj. 有名的；著名的 showcase v. 展示 artifact n. 人工制品；手工艺品 graciously adv. 亲切地；和蔼地 frozen tundra 冻土；苔原 fresh water supply 淡水供应 classical ballet company 古典芭蕾舞团 personal belongings 个人物品 it's just a little something 这只是一点小意思 翠绿荒野，风情苏格兰 Reading Check 1～4 B D B C 百年越剧，期待复兴 Reading Check 1～4 D B B C Language Study 俄罗斯文化掠影 Reading Check 1～4 B C D B 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$