原创传统文化语法填空练习：书法+马面裙+脸谱-2025届高三英语上学期一轮复习专项

原创传统文化语填： 书法+马面裙+脸谱 （一） Calligraphy is something very special for Chinese. It is not only an important part of traditional Chinese culture but also a way of life for people of all stripes. Like oil painting and sculpture in the West, calligraphy is as much _____1_____ artistic form as a spiritual anchor for many Chinese throughout history. Rarely _____2_____ (do) calligraphy appeal _____3_____ any other culture in human history in such a profound way. From the invention of hieroglyphics(象形文字) to the _____4_____ (evolve) of various calligraphic scripts, calligraphy _____5_____ (play) a critical role in Chinese culture and history for thousands of years. Calligraphy was well-respected, or even worshiped in history. It was a foundation for _____6_____ (scarce) available education opportunities, a stepping stone to become the elite class and a prerequisite for admiration among peers. During Jin Dynasty (AD 265-420), calligraphy became an expression of superiority among noble families. The competition was so intense _____7_____ young children were ordered to receive extensive training in calligraphy. Wang Xizhi was raised in noble families. Along with his son,Wang Xianzhi, the Wangs were considered the greatest calligraphers in Chinese history _____8_____ achievements were incomparable for later generations. Therefore, Jin Dynasty is the peak of calligraphic works in Chinese history. However, calligraphy inevitably intersected with politics in Chinese history. In Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), the Emperor Taizong not only respected Wang Xizhi’s calligraphy, but himself was also good at it. He considered Wang Xizhi as the greatest calligrapher in history. His obsession with Wang Xizhi made him promote his subordinates based on their talents _____9_____ (imitate) Wang’s works. Moreover, the examiners might not have enough time to go through all the essays, _____10_____ they tended to rank candidates based on calligraphy rather than contents. Therefore, calligraphy somewhat became a strong indicator for talent and promotion. （二） Ma Mian Qun, also known as “Ma Mian Zhe Qun (horse face pleats skirt)”, is a kind of traditional Chinese dress. The question of why Ma Mian Qun is named has always been puzzling. What’s the relationship between the animal’s name and the skirt? In fact, “Ma Mian” is a kind of structure used for _____1______ (defend) in the city wall system. But _____2______ its name is really related to the city wall remains ______3_____(confirm). All the books about Ma Mian Qun, whether they are related to costumes, operas or cultural ______4_____ (relic), only show that the smooth surface without pleats（褶）in the middle is called “Ma Mian”, _____5______ there is no further explanation for the source of “Ma Mian”. The Chinese Horse Face Skirt showcases _____6______ unique structural design that pairs practicality _____7______ elegance. Its form-fitting waistband transitions into an A-line shape, characterized by a series of pleats that expand outward, offering a glimpse of the wearer’s grace with every step. The skirt starts with a snug waist and fans out to wider hem, with pleats that are _____8______ (typical) around 30 centimeters deep. This allows for a full range of motion, _____9______(echo) the traditional need for both beauty and utility in Chinese clothing. The cut often involves multiple layers, with the topmost layer bearing the majority of the pleats. The Horse Face Skirt is not just a piece of clothing but a rich tapestry of Chinese heritage. In Chinese culture, the Horse Face Skirt is a canvas of symbolism. The pleats signify wealth and status, while the colors used, such as red and yellow, _____10______ (tie) to luck and imperial authority and respectively. Each skirt tells a story, whether of the person who wore it or the era it represents. （三） As the most widely recognized type of Chinese opera in the world, Beijing Opera is regarded as the quintessence of Chinese culture. With a history of over 2,000 years, Beijing Opera is a spectacular Chinese art _____1_____ (perform) at richly ornamented buildigs. When performing Beijing Opera, artists follow the established formats of singing, reciting, acting and martial arts, _____2_____ are the four core elements and skills of Beijing Opera. Usually, performers start practicing these four skills from _____3_____ early age. Perseverance is the key to creating vivid characters on stage. Audiences can tell a performer’s gender, role, _____4_____ (occupy) and even personality by the color of his robe or the wings on his hat _____5_____ they all convey different meanings. For example, lower-level officials usually wear orchids and only the emperor could wear yellow. The costumes of Peking opera can be divided into six main categories. Peking opera uses exaggerated expressions and methods to build different types of figures and characters from facial features, hairstyles, head-wear and artificial whiskers. Facial make-up can help cover defects _____6_____ (make) the character better fit the plot. In the meantime, exaggerated make-up can help the audience recognize a character over a long distance. The colors are _____7_____ (close) associated with the characters’ personalities. For example, red means loyalty and hospitality, black shows fairness and justice; white indicates cunning and suspiciousness; blue suggests bravery; whereas gold and silver impart a sense of solemnity. So beneficial is facial makeup _____8_____ it enables the audience to better understand the characters and the plot. Over the past decade, the art of Beijing Opera facial makeup _____9_____ (apply) in many creative cultural products. Such special stationary, clothing and skincare facial masks are getting more and more popular around the world. If you like Beijing Opera facial makeup, perhaps you can design and paint a color pattern that is unique _____10_____ you. Keys: an; does; to; evolution; has played scarcely; that; whose; to imitate; and Keys: defence; whether; to be confirmed; relics; but a; with; typically; echoing; are tied Keys: performed; which; an; occupation;because to make; closely; that; has been applied; to 3 - 1 - 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$