Unit 2 Let’s celebrate 单元话题阅读理解练习-2024-2025学年高一英语必修第二册单元重难点易错题精练（外研版2019）

Unit 2 Let’s celebrate！ 单元话题阅读理解练习 （24-25高一上·河南郑州·阶段练习）Activity 1 The 23rd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was held in Tanzania’s port city of Dar es Salaam, with students from schools across the country proving their power in the language. Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian said the “Chinese Bridge” competition aims to inspire the enthusiasm of young people from all countries to learn Chinese, promote the global teaching and learning of Chinese, and build a platform for language and cultural exchanges between China and other countries. Activity 2 The fifth edition of the Chinese singing contest “Rose Melodies” was held to promote Chinese learning and Chinese culture in Bulgaria. Leda Kyulhanova from Sofia won the singing contest. The 16-year-old girl told Xinhua that winning the award was “very exciting” for her. She has been studying Chinese for three years. Guan Xin,a cultural counselor, said that performing Chinese songs in the Chinese language tested not only the singers’ linguistic and singing skills, but also their understanding and appreciation of the cultural context of the songs. Activity 3 The Cambodia Shaolin Temple Cultural Center was opened in the capital of Cambodia, aiming at promoting cultural ties, religious tourism and people-to-people contact between China and Cambodia. Speaking at the event, Cambodian Ministry of Tourism’s Secretary of State Prak Phannara congratulated the Shaolin Temple of Cambodia on the establishment of the center, hoping that it will become an attractive venue(场所) for tourists in the future. Activity 4 An event was held in Nepal to promote Anhui Province in central China as a major producer of teas and a popular tourist destination. The performance of Anhui’s Huangmei opera, tea culture display, the airing of a cultural and tourism promotion video clip and an exhibition of photos on tea gardens and cultural and natural landscapes in Anhui added colors to the event titled “Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon and Anhui Cultural and Tourism Promotion.” Chen Song, Chinese ambassador to Nepal, said China is ready to use tea as a medium to promote mutual benefits, exchanges and mutual learning with Nepal. 1．In “Rose Melodies”, what will audience enjoy? A．Chinese poems recitation B．Chinese songs C．Chinese Kung Fu D．Huangmei opera 2．Who will be most likely be attracted to the event held in Nepal ? A．calligraphy learners B．great singers C．tea experts D．sports coach 3．What does the four events have in common? A．They are international competitions. B．They will encourage more people to learn Chinese. C．They will present music performances. D．They will promote the cultural communications. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文为一篇新闻报道，介绍了四个推动了中国和各国的文化交流的国际文化交流活动。 1．细节理解题。根据Activity 2中“The fifth edition of the Chinese singing contest “Rose Melodies” was held to promote Chinese learning and Chinese culture in Bulgaria.(第五届“玫瑰旋律”中文歌唱比赛在保加利亚举行，以促进汉语学习和中国文化)”可知，Rose Melodies是一个汉语歌唱比赛，观众能欣赏汉语歌曲。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据Activity 4中“An event was held in Nepal to promote Anhui Province in central China as a major producer of teas and a popular tourist destination.(在尼泊尔举行了一场活动，以宣传中国中部的安徽省是一个主要的茶叶生产区和一个受欢迎的旅游目的地)”可知，尼泊尔的活动要推广安徽的茶文化，因此该活动最有可能吸引茶专家。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据Activity 1中“Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian said the “Chinese Bridge” competition aims to inspire the enthusiasm of young people from all countries to learn Chinese, promote the global teaching and learning of Chinese, and build a platform for language and cultural exchanges between China and other countries.(中国驻坦桑尼亚大使Chen Mingjian表示，“汉语桥”比赛旨在激发各国青年学习汉语的热情，促进全球汉语教学和学习，搭建中国与世界各国语言文化交流的平台)”；Activity 2中“The fifth edition of the Chinese singing contest “Rose Melodies” was held to promote Chinese learning and Chinese culture in Bulgaria.(第五届“玫瑰旋律”中文歌唱比赛在保加利亚举行，以促进中国学习和中国文化)”；Activity 3中“The Cambodia Shaolin Temple Cultural Center was opened in the capital of Cambodia, aiming at promoting cultural ties, religious tourism and people-to-people contact between China and Cambodia.(柬埔寨少林寺文化中心在柬埔寨首都开业，旨在促进中柬两国的文化联系、宗教旅游和民间交流)”及Activity 4中“Chen Song, Chinese ambassador to Nepal, said China is ready to use tea as a medium to promote mutual benefits, exchanges and mutual learning with Nepal.(中国驻尼泊尔大使Chen Song表示，中国愿以茶叶为媒介，与尼泊尔促进互利、交流、互学)”可知，这四个活动都推动了中国和各国的文化交流。故选D。 （24-25高一上·重庆·期中）We consider Black Friday as holy as Christmas or even Easter but it is so much more than that. Did you know that the first recorded Black Friday term was directed towards a financial crisis? Yes, financial crises come and go but the events that unfolded in 1869 were just too much. All of this started on Wall Street when two businessmen. Jay Gould and Jim Fisk bought all the nation’s gold to crash the market for their own personal gains. They wanted to drive the gold’s price to an all-time high and then sell the gold for unrealistic prices. On that Friday in September 1869, the plot was finally unveiled (揭露) and this sent the stock market into a free-fall. Everyone from Wall Street to the farmers became bankrupt (破产). This then became the original Black Friday. Let’s move to the retailers (零售商) now as Black Friday is directly related to the retailers. When the Wall Street crash happened, every retailer had to operate at a loss for an entire year. After Thanksgiving, Holiday shoppers were ready to rain down cash for discounted goods and that is what motivated the retailers to start Black Friday Sales. It is also said that retail companies all over the United States used to record their losses in black and profits in red thus it became Black Friday but this is a bit inaccurate according to history experts. So we have talked about the origin of Black Friday but the term “Black Friday” was first used in the 1950s. It was obviously a Friday and the police complained about huge crowds of people showing up at the shops, it was just too much for them to handle. Police called it a “Black Friday” because no one could have expected it. After that date, this term was used to describe shopping. Retailers were not happy with the term Black Friday at first, it used to give them negative feelings. These retailers had some meetings and wanted it to be called “Big Friday” but those efforts failed. In the end, the term Black Friday was retained. 1．What is the original meaning of Black Friday? A．An event of great economic loss. B．A sharp decline of the gold price. C．A celebration of Christmas or Easter. D．A special day in memory of two businessmen. 2．What can we infer from paragraph 3? A．Customers would spend more money to buy the goods. B．Retailers started Black Friday Sales to make up for sales losses. C．History experts agreed with the definition from retail companies. D．When the Wall Street crash happened, everyone had heavy losses. 3．Why does the author mention the police? A．To describe the shops crowed with people. B．To inform us of the exact date of “Black Friday”. C．To explain the reason why the police didn’t like it. D．To show how the term “Black Friday” came into being. 4．What was the retailers’ attitude towards the term “Black Friday”? A．Excited. B．Critical. C．Appreciative. D．Indifferent. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“黑色星期五”一词的起源、含义演变以及零售商们对这一术语的态度。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“We consider Black Friday as holy as Christmas or even Easter but it is so much more than that. Did you know that the first recorded Black Friday term was directed towards a financial crisis? Yes, financial crises come and go but the events that unfolded in 1869 were just too much.(我们认为黑色星期五和圣诞节甚至复活节一样神圣，但它远不止于此。你知道有记载的第一个“黑色星期五”指的是金融危机吗？是的，金融危机来了又去，但1869年发生的事件实在太多了)”可知，“黑色星期五”最初指的是经济损失巨大的事件。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Let’s move to the retailers (零售商) now as Black Friday is directly related to the retailers. When the Wall Street crash happened, every retailer had to operate at a loss for an entire year. After Thanksgiving, Holiday shoppers were ready to rain down cash for discounted goods and that is what motivated the retailers to start Black Friday Sales.(现在让我们转到零售商，因为黑色星期五与零售商直接相关。当华尔街崩盘发生时，每家零售商不得不亏损经营整整一年。感恩节过后，假日购物者准备为打折商品大把掏钱，这就是促使零售商开始“黑色星期五大减价”的原因。)”可知，零售商开始黑色星期五促销活动是为了弥补销售损失。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“So we have talked about the origin of Black Friday but the term “Black Friday” was first used in the 1950s. It was obviously a Friday and the police complained about huge crowds of people showing up at the shops, it was just too much for them to handle. Police called it a “Black Friday” because no one could have expected it. After that date, this term was used to describe shopping.(所以我们已经讨论了黑色星期五的起源，但是“黑色星期五”这个词第一次使用是在20世纪50年代。很明显那天是星期五，警察抱怨大量的人涌向商店，这对他们来说太大了。警方称其为“黑色星期五”，因为没有人会预料到这一点。从那以后，这个词被用来形容购物)”可知，作者提到警察是为了说明“黑色星期五”一词的由来。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Retailers were not happy with the term Black Friday at first, it used to give them negative feelings. These retailers had some meetings and wanted it to be called “Big Friday” but those efforts failed. In the end, the term Black Friday was retained.(零售商一开始并不喜欢“黑色星期五”这个词，这个词给他们带来了负面的感觉。这些零售商举行了一些会议，希望把这一天命名为“大星期五”，但这些努力都失败了。最后，“黑色星期五”一词被保留了下来)”可知，零售商对“黑色星期五”这一术语持批评的态度。故选B项。 （24-25高一上·河南洛阳·期中）Different cultures have various festivals, but the joy and eagerness are the same. For us adults, celebrations are a way of taking a break from heavy work, re-live past memories, and keeping traditions alive, but what about children? Well, for our kids, this is the perfect time to learn and enrich their líves with knowledge. At festivals, I remember, I introduced the value and importance of personal connections and cultural treasure to my kids while they were having fun. Child experts strongly suggest that parents tell their kids various rituals (仪式) of the festivals and have them join in celebratory activities. I think every festival has a rich backstory, and every story has plenty of lessons and values to teach. Besides, historical and geographical background connected with festivals give reasons why we celebrate festivals with specific rituals. Kids need to have a deep-rooted understanding of the identity (身份) of their culture and traditions. Because this not only helps in developing a positive sense of identity but also pushes kids to connect with their cultures through rituals, native decorations, food, etc., to keep continuity over generations. Thus, parents should make kids a central part of all festivals. It is no secret that gifts bring joy and excitement to children. Every time I give gifts to my kids, I find the gifts excite their senses and make them feel valued. I must make my kids believe that their families care about their interests and desires. Thus, gifting is a meaningful way to express feelings to kids. What’s more, the act of giving and receiving gifts helps develop feelings of care and kindness. 1．What do festivals mean for children? A．A perfect time to have a rest. B．A chance to increase knowledge. C．A memory of their old days. D．An effort to protect traditions. 2．Why should kids be “a central part of all festivals”? A．They enjoy festival backstories. B．They love history and geography. C．They must know who they are. D．They can bring much happiness. 3．Who are the intended readers of the text? A．Kids. B．Teachers. C．Headmasters. D．Parents. 4．What is a suitable title of the passage? A．Importance of Festivals in Kids’ Life B．Parents' Role in Celebrating Festivals C．Benefits of Festival Rituals to Kids D．Principles of Kids' Love for Festivals 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了节日对于孩子们的重要意义，孩子们在节日中可以学到什么，并对给孩子们过节日提供了建议。 1．细节理解题。由第二段中“Well, for our kids, this is the perfect time to learn and enrich their líves with knowledge. (好吧，对于我们的孩子来说，这是学习和丰富知识的最佳时机。)”可知，节日对孩子们意味着增加知识的机会。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。由第四段中“Kids need to have a deep-rooted understanding of the identity (身份) of their culture and traditions. Because this not only helps in developing a positive sense of identity but also pushes kids to connect with their cultures through rituals, native decorations, food, etc., to keep continuity over generations. Thus, parents should make kids a central part of all festivals. (孩子们需要对自己的文化和传统有一个根深蒂固的理解。因为这不仅有助于培养积极的身份认同感，而且还促使孩子们通过仪式、本土装饰、食物等与他们的文化联系起来，以保持几代人的连续性。因此，父母应该让孩子成为所有节日的核心部分。)”可知，让孩子成为节日的中心是为了帮助他们了解自己的文化身份，知道自己是谁。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。由全文内容（多次提到parents），第二段中“Well, for our kids, this is the perfect time to learn and enrich their líves with knowledge. (好吧，对于我们的孩子来说，这是学习和丰富知识的最佳时机。)”和最后一段中“It is no secret that gifts bring joy and excitement to children. (礼物给孩子们带来快乐和兴奋，这已经不是什么秘密了。)”可知，本文意在指导父母如何通过节日教育孩子，因此目标读者是父母，故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了节日对于孩子们的重要意义，孩子们在节日中可以学到什么，并对给孩子们过节日提供了建议，A项“节日在孩子生活中的重要性”适合做标题。故选A项。 （24-25高一上·四川眉山·阶段练习）When I was a kid, my mother used to tell me Chinese folk(民间的)stories before bedtime. My mother is an immigrant (移民)from China. She told me those stories so that I wouldn’t forget the culture that she had left. Even though I hadn’t ever experienced that culture at first hand, she wanted me to remember it. Of all her stories, my favourites were about Sun Wukong, the monkey king who had many superpowers. Finally, though, I moved on to other kinds of heroes. When I was in the fifth grade, I bought my first American comic book(漫画书). Afterwards Superman, Spider-Man, and Captain America took the place of Monkey King in my heart. I became crazy about comic books. I loved them so much that I went on to work towards a career in comics. Today I am a professional graphic novelist(图画小说家). My best-known book is American Born Chinese, published in 2006. Monkey King is one of my main characters, but the book isn’t a direct mixture of my mother’s stories. Instead, I invited Monkey King into my story so that I could talk about the uneasiness of growing up as an Asian American. The character I knew from my childhood expressed his emotions wholeheartedly. I needed him to emote on my pages. For research, I tracked down an English translation of Journey to the West, the centuries-old Chinese classic(经典作品)that first told the monkey king’s story. As I read it, I realised that American superheroes hadn’t taken the place of Sun Wukong in my heart after all. Superman, Spider-Man, and Captain America were simply Western expressions of everything I loved about the monkey king. The monkey king’s story has lasted for centuries and travelled across cultures. Journey to the West is the best example of timeless. My mother now has Alzheimer’s. She’s forgotten all of the stories she used to tell me, but I remember. In many ways, I’ve built my whole career on those moments before bedtime. With every comic book I create, I am trying to relive the wonder I felt when my mother told me the stories of Sun Wukong. 1．What did the author’s mother expect him to do? A．Earn a living by writing. B．Keep their Chinese culture. C．Remember stories she told him. D．Experience Chinese culture first hand. 2．What can be learnt about the book American Born Chinese? A．It encourages people to try their luck abroad. B．It is a best-seller among American born Chinese. C．It is partly inspired by the story of Sun Wukong. D．It reflects the growing pains of American children. 3．Why did the author start to read Journey to the West? A．To study it for the creation of his own works. B．To compare Western classics with Chinese ones. C．To learn the meaning of life in Journey to the West. D．To connect American superheroes with Sun Wukong. 4．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The approach to creating comic books. B．The author’s worry about his mother. C．The author’s memory of his childhood experiences. D．The impact of Sun Wukong on the author’s writing. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候母亲通过给作者讲中国民间故事，来希望作者不要忘记自己的文化。其中作者最喜欢孙悟空的故事，孙悟空也很大程度影响了作者的人生。 1． 细节理解题。根据第一段“She told me those stories so that I wouldn’t forget the culture that she had left.(她给我讲这些故事是为了让我不会忘记她留下的文化)”可知，作者的母亲希望他保持文化根基。故选B项。 2． 细节理解题。根据第三段“My most well-known book is American Born Chinese, published in 2006. Monkey King is one of my main characters, but the book isn’t direct adaptation of my mother’s stories.(我最著名的书是2006年出版的《美国出生的中国人》。孙悟空是我的主要角色之一，但这本书并不是直接改编自我母亲的故事。)”和 第四段“Instead, I invited Monkey King into my story so that I could talk about the uneasiness of growing up as an Asian American. The character I knew from my childhood expressed his emotions without reservation. I needed him to emote on my pages.(相反，我邀请孙悟空进入我的故事，这样我就可以谈谈作为一个亚裔美国人成长的不安。这个我从小就认识的人物毫无保留地表达了自己的情感。我需要他在我的页面上表达。)”可知，《美国出生的中国人》这本书的部分灵感来自孙悟空的故事。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段“For research, I tracked down an English translation of Journey to the West, the centuries-old Chinese classic(经典作品)that first told the monkey king’s story.(为了进行研究，我找到了《西游记》的英文译本，这是一部有着数百年历史的中国经典，首次讲述了猴王的故事。)”以及上文可知，作者开始阅读《西游记》来研究它，为创作自己的作品。故选A项。 4． 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“My mother now has Alzheimer’s. She’s forgotten all of the stories she used to tell me, but I remember. In many ways, I’ve built my whole career on those moments before bedtime. With every comic book I create, I am trying to relive the wonder I felt when my mother told me the stories of Sun Wukong.(我妈妈现在患有阿尔茨海默氏症。她已经忘记了她以前给我讲的所有故事，但我记得。在很多方面，我的整个职业生涯都建立在睡前的那些时刻。我创作的每一本漫画书，都试图重温母亲给我讲孙悟空故事时的那种惊奇。)”可知，最后一段主要讲孙悟空的故事对作者的影响。故选D项。 （24-25高一上·河北邯郸·期中）Three pages of notes, more than 50 allusions (典故), and about 30 rare characters in each paragraph... It’s hard to believe that the ancient Chinese-style prose (散文) piece Xiao Zhou Hou Fu (《小周后赋》) was written by a 17-year-old high school student. This talented young writer is Chen Qihang, who attends Hangzhou High School in Zhejiang. “I had a dream about the Nan Tang Dynasty emperor Li Yu and his wife Xiao Zhouhou. In the dream, they asked me to explain to the world how they are misunderstood. This inspired me to write the prose,” Chen said. The prose was first published in Hangzhou High School’s Literary Society magazine. It didn’t draw much attention until a history teacher of the school saw the article and posted it on his own social media account. Netizens rushed to comment and soon it became popular on social media. Some people praised how amazing it is for a young student to have such a deep understanding of the ancient Chinese world. Some, however, said they felt that Chen was just trying to show off his skills by making the prose extremely difficult to read. “I understand why some people said that,” Chen said. “Fu is a genre (体裁) that stresses language beauty and rhetoric (修辞) in the first place; also, when I was writing it, I was trying to see how many allusions I could use within one prose. You can say that this is a test for myself.” Chen also likes writing novels and poems. “The more Chinese literature I read and recite, the better I get at understanding the allusions, expressions and grammar,” Chen said. He also writes down sentences he likes as well as any inspiration he gains. Talking about why we should study ancient Chinese literature, which feels far from our daily lives, Chen mentioned that the true wisdom of Chinese culture is hidden in these old texts. “For anyone who wants to pass down the rich culture of our civilization, learning our history and knowing the road that led us here are key.” In response to netizens comments, Chen opened his own social media account to explain his ideas behind the prose. “I will use the account to spread ancient Chinese knowledge,” Chen said. 1．What inspired Chen Qihang to write the prose piece Xiao Zhou Hou Fu? A．A dream about Li Yu and his wife. B．The request of his history teacher. C．The desire to show his writing talent. D．The beauty of ancient Chinese literature. 2．How did Xiao Zhou Hou Fu gain widespread attention? A．It won a literary award. B．It was published on a popular magazine. C．It was shared by a history teacher on the Internet. D．Chen Qihang posted it on his social media account. 3．What do we know about Chen Qihang’s prose? A．Chen intended it to attract a wide audience. B．Its difficulty aroused debate among readers. C．It was universally admired and accepted by everyone. D．Its original lack of attention revealed its poor quality. 4．Why does Chen Qihang recommend studying ancient Chinese literature? A．To become a famous writer. B．To impress his teachers and classmates. C．To create viral content on social media. D．To acquire the wisdom of Chinese culture. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文介绍了一位来自浙江杭州高级中学的17岁学生陈棨杭，他写了一篇名为《小周后赋》的古文散文走红后引发争议的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“I had a dream about the Nan Tang Dynasty emperor Li Yu and his wife Xiao Zhouhou. In the dream, they asked me to explain to the world how they are misunderstood. This inspired me to write the prose,(我梦见了南唐皇帝李煜和他的妻子小周后。在梦中，他们让我向世界解释他们是如何被误解的。这启发了我写散文，)”可知，是陈棨杭梦见李煜和他的妻子小周后这一梦境激发了他写这篇散文。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The prose was first published in Hangzhou High School’s Literary Society magazine. It didn’t draw much attention until a history teacher of the school saw the article and posted it on his own social media account.(这篇散文首次发表在杭州中学的《文学社》杂志上。直到学校的一位历史老师看到这篇文章并将其发布在自己的社交媒体账户上，这篇文章才引起了人们的广泛关注。)”可知，是一位历史老师在网上分享这篇文章使《小周后赋》获得了广泛关注。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Some people praised how amazing it is for a young student to have such a deep understanding of the ancient Chinese world. Some, however, said they felt that Chen was just trying to show off his skills by making the prose extremely difficult to read.(有人称赞一个年轻的学生对中国古代世界有如此深刻的理解是多么了不起。然而，一些人表示，他们觉得陈只是想通过让散文变得极其难以阅读来炫耀自己的技巧。)”可知，关于陈棨杭的散文，我们知道其阅读难度在读者中引起了争议。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“Talking about why we should study ancient Chinese literature, which feels far from our daily lives, Chen mentioned that the true wisdom of Chinese culture is hidden in these old texts. ‘For anyone who wants to pass down the rich culture of our civilization, learning our history and knowing the road that led us here are key.’(在谈到为什么我们应该研究远离日常生活的中国古代文学时，陈提到，中国文化的真正智慧隐藏在这些古老的文本中。‘对于任何想传承我们文明丰富文化的人来说，学习我们的历史，了解引领我们来到这里的道路是关键。’)”可知，陈棨杭推荐学习中国古代文学是为了获取中国文化的智慧。故选D项。 （24-25高一上·江西抚州·阶段练习）After finishing a meal at an American Chinese restaurant you probably expect to receive a handful of fortune cookies after you pay the bill. Fortune cookies are in Chinese restaurants throughout the United States. It’s rather satisfying to break open a cookie at the end of your meal and read your “lucky fortune” on the slip of paper inside. The exact origin of the fortune cookie is unknown. It is thought that the tasty snack was first introduced into San Francisco in 1914, after an immigrant began distributing the cookies with “thank you” notes in them. These “thank you” notes were intended as symbols of appreciation for friends who stood with him through the economic hardship and discrimination (歧视) of his early life in America . There is an alternate origin story. Los Angeles is regarded as the site of the fortune cookie’s invention. In this version of the story, David Jung, a Chinese immigrant living in LA, is thought to have created the cookie in order to uplift the spirits of the poor and homeless. In 1918, Jung handed out the cookies for free to the poor outside his shop and each cookie contained a strip of paper with an inspirational sentence printed on it . Fortune cookies first began to gain popularity in mainstream American culture during World War I( WWI). Chinese restaurants would serve them in place of desserts , as desserts were not popular in traditional Chinese cuisine. Today fortune cookies are not tied to Chinese-American culture. In fact, the largest fortune cookie manufacturer is located in the United States and it produces 4.5 million fortune cookies a day — an evidence to the modern-day popularity of the snack. However, an attempt to introduce the fortune cookie to China in 1992 was a failure, and the cookie was mentioned for being “too American”. So the next time you break open a fortune cookie and read a fortune about the many successes you should expect in your future, remember that the conclusion to your Chinese restaurant meal may not be as Chinese as you think. 1．What do we know about fortune cookies? A．They are as popular in China as in America. B．They contain slips of paper with good wishes. C．They first appeared in America during WWII. D．They are often charged to the customer’ bill. 2．Why were fortune cookies introduced into San Francisco? A．To earn money. B．To uplift people’s spirits. C．To express gratitude. D．To help people out of hardship. 3．Which of the following sentences may be found in Jung’s cookies? A．The fortune you seek is in another cookie. B．Every exit is an entrance to new experiences. C．I’m being held prisoner by a Chinese bakery. D．Only taste fortune cookies; disregard all others. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Symbol of Chinese Culture B．Chinese Restaurants in America C．Can Fortune Cookies Tell Your Fortune? D．Fortune Cookies, Chinese or American? 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了幸运饼干的历史、文化意义以及在现代社会中的影响，同时探讨了其文化归属问题。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“It’s rather satisfying to break open a cookie at the end of your meal and read your “lucky fortune” on the slip of paper inside(在餐后打开一块幸运饼干，阅读里面纸条上的 “幸运预言” 是相当令人满足的)”可知，幸运饼干里含有写有美好祝愿的纸条。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“It is thought that the tasty snack was first introduced into San Francisco in 1914, after an immigrant began distributing the cookies with “thank you” notes in them(人们认为这种美味的小吃于 1914 年首次被引入旧金山，当时一位移民开始分发里面带有“感谢”纸条的饼干)”可知，幸运饼干被引入旧金山是为了表达感激之情。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“David Jung, a Chinese immigrant living in LA, is thought to have created the cookie in order to uplift the spirits of the poor and homeless. In 1918, Jung handed out the cookies for free to the poor outside his shop and each cookie contained a strip of paper with an inspirational sentence printed on it(居住在洛杉矶的中国移民大卫・荣被认为创造了这种饼干，目的是为了鼓舞穷人和无家可归者的精神。1918 年，荣在他的店外免费向穷人分发饼干，每个饼干里都有一张纸条，上面印着一句鼓舞人心的话)”可知创造了这种饼干，目的是为了鼓舞穷人和无家可归者的精神，每个饼干里都有一张纸条，上面印着一句鼓舞人心的话。B选项“每一个出口都是新体验的入口”是一句鼓舞人心的话，可能会出现在荣的饼干里。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了幸运饼干的起源和流行，以及它们在中美文化中的不同地位和象征意义。因此，最适合的标题是D项“幸运饼干，中式还是美式？”，这个标题能够准确地概括文章的主题。故选D项。 （23-24高一下·安徽马鞍山·期末）Phan Thi Kim Chi’s connection with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began at an early age. Growing up in a small village in Vietnam, it was inconvenient for Phan to travel to hospitals in neighboring cities. Whenever she caught a cold or experienced a headache as a child, her family would seek the help of a local TCM practitioner. This led her to major in TCM at a traditional medical school in China. According to Phan, even though TCM has long been commonly practiced and accepted in Vietnam, finding a good school to learn TCM in Vietnam is not easy. As a foreign student, Phan finds the TCM basic theory course to be the most challenging one in the courses. Being widespread and far-reaching, TCM is deeply connected with Chinese philosophy. It requires years of learning and practice to truly understand the concepts of yin and yang, harmony between human and nature, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Sometimes she even translates the TCM vocabulary and scripts into Vietnamese so she can remember and understand them better. Overseas students of TCM, like Phan, are not rare. According to a report, the total number of international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6,441 coming from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM. The fast- developing situation of TCM is not limited to schools and clinics. It has also become a lifestyle choice for many young people. 1．Which of the following best explains “practitioner” underlined in Paragraph 1? A．Visitor. B．Officer. C．Student. D．Doctor. 2．How did Phan Thi Kim Chi find the TCM basic theory course? A．Tough. B．Inspiring. C．Confusing. D．Common. 3．Why are there many numbers mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．To attract more students. B．To prove the popularity of TCM. C．To show the difficulties of promoting TCM. D．To explain causes of students choosing TCM. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Development of TCM B．Global Rise of TCM C．Promising Future of TCM D．The Hidden Power of TCM 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是新闻报道。这篇文章讲述了Phan Thi Kim Chi与传统中医（TCM）之间的联系，从她小时候在越南村庄的经历，到后来在中国学习中医的挑战，再到国际学生学习中医的概况，以及中医在全球的快速发展。 1．词句猜测题。根据前文“Whenever she caught a cold or experienced a headache as a child(每当她小时候感冒或头痛时)”可知，生病了应是向医生求助，推知practitioner应是“医生”之意，和D项意思相近。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“As a foreign student, Phan finds the TCM basic theory course to be the most challenging one in the courses. Being widespread and far-reaching, TCM is deeply connected with Chinese philosophy. It requires years of learning and practice to truly understand the concepts of yin and yang, harmony between human and nature, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Sometimes she even translates the TCM vocabulary and scripts into Vietnamese so she can remember and understand them better.(作为一名外国留学生，Phan认为中医基础理论课是课程中最具挑战性的一门。中医博大精深，与中国哲学有着千丝万缕的联系。它需要多年的学习和实践才能真正理解阴阳、人与自然的和谐以及木、火、土、金、水五行的概念。有时她甚至把中医词汇和脚本翻译成越南语，这样她就能更好地记住和理解它们)”可知，Phan认为中医基础理论课是课程中最具挑战性的一门，所以是困难的。故选A项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“Overseas students of TCM, like Phan, are not rare. According to a report, the total number of international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6,441 coming from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM.(像Phan这样的中医留学生并不少见。根据一份报告，去年在中国学习中医的国际学生总数为8187人，其中来自亚洲国家的人数最多，为6441人，其次是来自非洲的832人和来自欧洲的432人。此外，许多中国医科大学都有派遣教授到海外教授中医的项目)”可知，本段提到很多数字是为了证明中医的普及。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。根据倒数第二段“According to a report, the total number of international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6,441 coming from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM.(根据一份报告，去年在中国学习中医的国际学生总数为8187人，其中来自亚洲国家的人数最多，为6441人，其次是来自非洲的832人和来自欧洲的432人。此外，许多中国医科大学都有派遣教授到海外教授中医的项目)”和最后一段“The fast- developing situation of TCM is not limited to schools and clinics. It has also become a lifestyle choice for many young people.(中医的快速发展态势不仅限于学校和诊所。它也成为许多年轻人的一种生活方式选择)”以及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了中医在全球的快速发展，所以B项“Global Rise of TCM(中医药在全球崛起)”是本文最好的标题。故选B项。 （23-24高一下·湖南邵阳·期末）The Duanwu Festival, which is also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It is one of the most important Chinese traditional festivals, which also include the Moon Festival and the Chinese New Year. The story of this festival concerns a famous Chinese scholar-statesman named Qu Yuan, who was a good and respected man. According to a legend (传说), Qu Yuan threw himself into the Mil o River, which is in Hunan Province, on the fifth day of the fifth month in the year 278 B．C． E. The people, who lived in the area, rushed out and jumped into their boats to search for him, but in vain. Although they were unable to find Qu Yuan, this tradition of boat racing has remained unbroken for centuries. The boat racing, which also symbolizes (代表) the people’s attempt to save Qu Yuan then, demonstrates (证实) the Chinese virtues (美德) of cooperation and team work now. Another activity of the festival, which also related to Qu Yuan, is the making and eating of a kind of dumpling called Zongzi. When it became known that Qu Yuan was gone forever, people threw cooked rice into the water as a sacrifice (祭品) to their dead hero. Now, the Dragon Boat Festival is an entertaining and enjoyable event, which gives us an opportunity to glimpse (看见) a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage (遗产). 1．What is the reason behind the tradition of boat racing during the Duanwu Festival? A．to celebrate the arrival of summer. B．to mark the beginning of the rice planting season. C．to remember Qu Yuan’s attempt to reform the government. D．to symbolize the people’s attempt to save Qu Yuan after he jumped into the Milo river. 2．Which of the following is NOT the most important lunar festival in China? A．May Day. B．Dragon Boat Festival. C．Spring Festival. D．Mid-Autumn Festival 3．In the context of the passage, what does “in vain” mean? A．with a lot of effort. B．with great enthusiasm. C．without success. D．in a timely manner. 4．What is the primary purpose of celebrating the Duanwu Festival? A．to show Chinese cooking skills. B．to mark the beginning of the lunar calendar. C．to enjoy the summer season with boat racing and dumplings. D．to remember and honor the spirit of Qu Yuan through traditional activities. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了端午节以及相关的习俗活动。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“According to a legend (传说), Qu Yuan threw himself into the Mil o River, which is in Hunan Province, on the fifth day of the fifth month in the year 278 B. C. E. The people, who lived in the area, rushed out and jumped into their boats to search for him, but in vain. (据传说，公元前278年五月初五，屈原投河自尽，汨罗江位于湖南省境内。居住在这一地区的人们冲出去跳船寻找他，但没有成功。)”可知，端午节赛龙舟的传统象征屈原跳入汨罗江后人们试图救他。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“It is one of the most important Chinese traditional festivals, which also include the Moon Festival and the Chinese New Year. (它是中国最重要的传统节日之一，其他节日还包括中秋节和中国新年)”可知，五一节不是中国最重要的农历节日。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The people, who lived in the area, rushed out and jumped into their boats to search for him, but”中but表示转折，可知，居住在这一地区的人们冲出去跳船寻找屈原，没有成功，故划线词意思是“没有成功”，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“The boat racing, which also symbolizes (代表) the people’s attempt to save Qu Yuan then, demonstrates (证实) the Chinese virtues (美德) of cooperation and team work now. (赛龙舟，也象征着当时人们试图拯救屈原，展示了中国的合作和团队合作的美德。)”可知，庆祝端午节的主要目的是通过传统活动来纪念和怀念屈原的精神。故选D。 （23-24高一下·江苏常州·期末）Li Dan works as a teacher at East China Jiaotong University in Jiangxi Province. During her spare time, she recreates ancient Chinese delicacies that have been all but lost to history. Li began working on the project in August 2020, and so far the many traditional dishes she has created include more than 60 from Dream of the Red Mansions, one of China’s four greatest classic novels. To recreate the dishes, she has had to refer to books on traditional recipes, agriculture and even traditional Chinese medicine to learn and adopt traditional techniques. “I’ve liked the novel since I was a kid because I was always impressed by the food described in it. Its illustration of the dishes vividly shows the elegance of life in that era, so I have been trying to revive them,” said Li. “I make these delicacies in the hope that more people will read the novel.” Li says that one of the biggest challenges is recreating dishes that require highly seasonal ingredients. If all of her trial dishes fail during the short season, she needs to wait one year to try again. The most difficult dishes she has ever attempted are chicken skin soup with pickled bamboo shoots, and dried eggplant. It took her more than two weeks to finish each of the dishes. “Clothing and buildings can all be well looked after, whereas food can seldom be conserved in museums. For food, modern people have only ancient accounts to refer to,” she said. Food is one of many highlights in traditional Chinese culture. As Chinese culture is increasingly accepted by the younger generations, many online influencers like Li also have posted videos of themselves recreating ancient Chinese food. Professional chefs have also been bringing cuisines recorded in ancient books back to life, carrying forward traditional techniques. Through their efforts, the culture and folk customs behind the plate are also being brought back. 1．Why did Li recreate the dishes from Dream of the Red Mansions? A．To gain more followers online. B．To attract more people to the book. C．To carry forward traditional techniques. D．To make the dish-making process simple. 2．What brings Li challenges when she recreates traditional dishes? A．Her lack of experience in cooking. B．Her busy teaching job at university. C．The high costs of some ingredients. D．The short supply time of some ingredients. 3．What do we know about the dishes recreated by Li? A．They can be kept in museums. B．There are videos about them online. C．Professional chefs speak highly of them. D．They are from China’s four classic novels. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．New life of traditional Chinese dishes B．A hobby turned into a second career C．Media influence on traditional Chinese culture D．Traditional Chinese food shines on the world stage 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了一名大学老师李丹在闲暇之余，重新制作那些几乎已经失传的中国古代美食，到目前为止，她创造的传统菜肴包括 60 多种来自中国四大古典小说之一《红楼梦》的菜肴，这给中国传统美食带来了新的生机。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段““Ive liked the novel since I was a kid because I was always impressed by the food described in it. Its illustration of the dishes vividly shows the elegance of life in that era, so I have been trying to revive them,” said Li. “I make these delicacies in the hope that more people will read the novel.”(‘我从小就喜欢这本小说，因为书中描述的食物总是给我留下深刻印象。书中对菜肴的描绘生动地展现了那个时代生活的优雅，所以我一直在努力重现它们，’李说。‘我做这些美食是希望更多的人能读到这本小说。’)”可知，李重现《红楼梦》里的菜肴是为了吸引更多人关注这本书。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Li says that one of the biggest challenges is recreating dishes that require highly seasonal ingredients. If all of her trial dishes fail during the short season, she needs to wait one year to try again. (李说，最大的挑战之一是重新制作需要季节性食材的菜肴。如果她所有的试验菜肴在短暂的季节里都失败了，她就需要等一年才能再次尝试。)”可知，李在重现传统菜肴时面临的挑战事有些食材供应时间短。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“As Chinese culture is increasingly accepted by the younger generations, many online influencers like Li also have posted videos of themselves recreating ancient Chinese food. (随着中华文化越来越被年轻一代所接受，许多像李这样的网络红人也发布了自己重现古代中国美食的视频。)”可知，网上有关于李重现这些食物的视频。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Li Dan works as a teacher at East China Jiaotong University in Jiangxi Province. During her spare time, she recreates ancient Chinese delicacies that have been all but lost to history.(李丹是江西华东交通大学的一名教师。闲暇之余，她会重新制作那些几乎已经失传的中国古代美食。)”和第二段中“ Li began working on the project in August 2020, and so far the many traditional dishes she has created include more than 60 from Dream of the Red Mansions, one of China’s four greatest classic novels.(李于 2020 年 8 月开始从事该项目，到目前为止，她创造的传统菜肴包括 60 多种来自中国四大古典小说之一《红楼梦》的菜肴。)”以及最后一段中“Through their efforts, the culture and folk customs behind the plate are also being brought back.(通过他们的努力，盘子背后的文化和民俗也正在被带回来。)”可知，文章主要讲述了一名大学老师李丹在闲暇之余，重新制作那些几乎已经失传的中国古代美食，到目前为止，她创造的传统菜肴包括 60 多种来自中国四大古典小说之一《红楼梦》的菜肴，这给中国传统美食带来了新的生机，A项“传统中餐的新生命”适合作文章标题，故选A。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 2 Let’s celebrate！ 单元话题阅读理解练习 （24-25高一上·河南郑州·阶段练习）Activity 1 The 23rd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students was held in Tanzania’s port city of Dar es Salaam, with students from schools across the country proving their power in the language. Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian said the “Chinese Bridge” competition aims to inspire the enthusiasm of young people from all countries to learn Chinese, promote the global teaching and learning of Chinese, and build a platform for language and cultural exchanges between China and other countries. Activity 2 The fifth edition of the Chinese singing contest “Rose Melodies” was held to promote Chinese learning and Chinese culture in Bulgaria. Leda Kyulhanova from Sofia won the singing contest. The 16-year-old girl told Xinhua that winning the award was “very exciting” for her. She has been studying Chinese for three years. Guan Xin,a cultural counselor, said that performing Chinese songs in the Chinese language tested not only the singers’ linguistic and singing skills, but also their understanding and appreciation of the cultural context of the songs. Activity 3 The Cambodia Shaolin Temple Cultural Center was opened in the capital of Cambodia, aiming at promoting cultural ties, religious tourism and people-to-people contact between China and Cambodia. Speaking at the event, Cambodian Ministry of Tourism’s Secretary of State Prak Phannara congratulated the Shaolin Temple of Cambodia on the establishment of the center, hoping that it will become an attractive venue(场所) for tourists in the future. Activity 4 An event was held in Nepal to promote Anhui Province in central China as a major producer of teas and a popular tourist destination. The performance of Anhui’s Huangmei opera, tea culture display, the airing of a cultural and tourism promotion video clip and an exhibition of photos on tea gardens and cultural and natural landscapes in Anhui added colors to the event titled “Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon and Anhui Cultural and Tourism Promotion.” Chen Song, Chinese ambassador to Nepal, said China is ready to use tea as a medium to promote mutual benefits, exchanges and mutual learning with Nepal. 1．In “Rose Melodies”, what will audience enjoy? A．Chinese poems recitation B．Chinese songs C．Chinese Kung Fu D．Huangmei opera 2．Who will be most likely be attracted to the event held in Nepal ? A．calligraphy learners B．great singers C．tea experts D．sports coach 3．What does the four events have in common? A．They are international competitions. B．They will encourage more people to learn Chinese. C．They will present music performances. D．They will promote the cultural communications. （24-25高一上·重庆·期中）We consider Black Friday as holy as Christmas or even Easter but it is so much more than that. Did you know that the first recorded Black Friday term was directed towards a financial crisis? Yes, financial crises come and go but the events that unfolded in 1869 were just too much. All of this started on Wall Street when two businessmen. Jay Gould and Jim Fisk bought all the nation’s gold to crash the market for their own personal gains. They wanted to drive the gold’s price to an all-time high and then sell the gold for unrealistic prices. On that Friday in September 1869, the plot was finally unveiled (揭露) and this sent the stock market into a free-fall. Everyone from Wall Street to the farmers became bankrupt (破产). This then became the original Black Friday. Let’s move to the retailers (零售商) now as Black Friday is directly related to the retailers. When the Wall Street crash happened, every retailer had to operate at a loss for an entire year. After Thanksgiving, Holiday shoppers were ready to rain down cash for discounted goods and that is what motivated the retailers to start Black Friday Sales. It is also said that retail companies all over the United States used to record their losses in black and profits in red thus it became Black Friday but this is a bit inaccurate according to history experts. So we have talked about the origin of Black Friday but the term “Black Friday” was first used in the 1950s. It was obviously a Friday and the police complained about huge crowds of people showing up at the shops, it was just too much for them to handle. Police called it a “Black Friday” because no one could have expected it. After that date, this term was used to describe shopping. Retailers were not happy with the term Black Friday at first, it used to give them negative feelings. These retailers had some meetings and wanted it to be called “Big Friday” but those efforts failed. In the end, the term Black Friday was retained. 1．What is the original meaning of Black Friday? A．An event of great economic loss. B．A sharp decline of the gold price. C．A celebration of Christmas or Easter. D．A special day in memory of two businessmen. 2．What can we infer from paragraph 3? A．Customers would spend more money to buy the goods. B．Retailers started Black Friday Sales to make up for sales losses. C．History experts agreed with the definition from retail companies. D．When the Wall Street crash happened, everyone had heavy losses. 3．Why does the author mention the police? A．To describe the shops crowed with people. B．To inform us of the exact date of “Black Friday”. C．To explain the reason why the police didn’t like it. D．To show how the term “Black Friday” came into being. 4．What was the retailers’ attitude towards the term “Black Friday”? A．Excited. B．Critical. C．Appreciative. D．Indifferent. （24-25高一上·河南洛阳·期中）Different cultures have various festivals, but the joy and eagerness are the same. For us adults, celebrations are a way of taking a break from heavy work, re-live past memories, and keeping traditions alive, but what about children? Well, for our kids, this is the perfect time to learn and enrich their líves with knowledge. At festivals, I remember, I introduced the value and importance of personal connections and cultural treasure to my kids while they were having fun. Child experts strongly suggest that parents tell their kids various rituals (仪式) of the festivals and have them join in celebratory activities. I think every festival has a rich backstory, and every story has plenty of lessons and values to teach. Besides, historical and geographical background connected with festivals give reasons why we celebrate festivals with specific rituals. Kids need to have a deep-rooted understanding of the identity (身份) of their culture and traditions. Because this not only helps in developing a positive sense of identity but also pushes kids to connect with their cultures through rituals, native decorations, food, etc., to keep continuity over generations. Thus, parents should make kids a central part of all festivals. It is no secret that gifts bring joy and excitement to children. Every time I give gifts to my kids, I find the gifts excite their senses and make them feel valued. I must make my kids believe that their families care about their interests and desires. Thus, gifting is a meaningful way to express feelings to kids. What’s more, the act of giving and receiving gifts helps develop feelings of care and kindness. 1．What do festivals mean for children? A．A perfect time to have a rest. B．A chance to increase knowledge. C．A memory of their old days. D．An effort to protect traditions. 2．Why should kids be “a central part of all festivals”? A．They enjoy festival backstories. B．They love history and geography. C．They must know who they are. D．They can bring much happiness. 3．Who are the intended readers of the text? A．Kids. B．Teachers. C．Headmasters. D．Parents. 4．What is a suitable title of the passage? A．Importance of Festivals in Kids’ Life B．Parents' Role in Celebrating Festivals C．Benefits of Festival Rituals to Kids D．Principles of Kids' Love for Festivals （24-25高一上·四川眉山·阶段练习）When I was a kid, my mother used to tell me Chinese folk(民间的)stories before bedtime. My mother is an immigrant (移民)from China. She told me those stories so that I wouldn’t forget the culture that she had left. Even though I hadn’t ever experienced that culture at first hand, she wanted me to remember it. Of all her stories, my favourites were about Sun Wukong, the monkey king who had many superpowers. Finally, though, I moved on to other kinds of heroes. When I was in the fifth grade, I bought my first American comic book(漫画书). Afterwards Superman, Spider-Man, and Captain America took the place of Monkey King in my heart. I became crazy about comic books. I loved them so much that I went on to work towards a career in comics. Today I am a professional graphic novelist(图画小说家). My best-known book is American Born Chinese, published in 2006. Monkey King is one of my main characters, but the book isn’t a direct mixture of my mother’s stories. Instead, I invited Monkey King into my story so that I could talk about the uneasiness of growing up as an Asian American. The character I knew from my childhood expressed his emotions wholeheartedly. I needed him to emote on my pages. For research, I tracked down an English translation of Journey to the West, the centuries-old Chinese classic(经典作品)that first told the monkey king’s story. As I read it, I realised that American superheroes hadn’t taken the place of Sun Wukong in my heart after all. Superman, Spider-Man, and Captain America were simply Western expressions of everything I loved about the monkey king. The monkey king’s story has lasted for centuries and travelled across cultures. Journey to the West is the best example of timeless. My mother now has Alzheimer’s. She’s forgotten all of the stories she used to tell me, but I remember. In many ways, I’ve built my whole career on those moments before bedtime. With every comic book I create, I am trying to relive the wonder I felt when my mother told me the stories of Sun Wukong. 1．What did the author’s mother expect him to do? A．Earn a living by writing. B．Keep their Chinese culture. C．Remember stories she told him. D．Experience Chinese culture first hand. 2．What can be learnt about the book American Born Chinese? A．It encourages people to try their luck abroad. B．It is a best-seller among American born Chinese. C．It is partly inspired by the story of Sun Wukong. D．It reflects the growing pains of American children. 3．Why did the author start to read Journey to the West? A．To study it for the creation of his own works. B．To compare Western classics with Chinese ones. C．To learn the meaning of life in Journey to the West. D．To connect American superheroes with Sun Wukong. 4．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The approach to creating comic books. B．The author’s worry about his mother. C．The author’s memory of his childhood experiences. D．The impact of Sun Wukong on the author’s writing. （24-25高一上·河北邯郸·期中）Three pages of notes, more than 50 allusions (典故), and about 30 rare characters in each paragraph... It’s hard to believe that the ancient Chinese-style prose (散文) piece Xiao Zhou Hou Fu (《小周后赋》) was written by a 17-year-old high school student. This talented young writer is Chen Qihang, who attends Hangzhou High School in Zhejiang. “I had a dream about the Nan Tang Dynasty emperor Li Yu and his wife Xiao Zhouhou. In the dream, they asked me to explain to the world how they are misunderstood. This inspired me to write the prose,” Chen said. The prose was first published in Hangzhou High School’s Literary Society magazine. It didn’t draw much attention until a history teacher of the school saw the article and posted it on his own social media account. Netizens rushed to comment and soon it became popular on social media. Some people praised how amazing it is for a young student to have such a deep understanding of the ancient Chinese world. Some, however, said they felt that Chen was just trying to show off his skills by making the prose extremely difficult to read. “I understand why some people said that,” Chen said. “Fu is a genre (体裁) that stresses language beauty and rhetoric (修辞) in the first place; also, when I was writing it, I was trying to see how many allusions I could use within one prose. You can say that this is a test for myself.” Chen also likes writing novels and poems. “The more Chinese literature I read and recite, the better I get at understanding the allusions, expressions and grammar,” Chen said. He also writes down sentences he likes as well as any inspiration he gains. Talking about why we should study ancient Chinese literature, which feels far from our daily lives, Chen mentioned that the true wisdom of Chinese culture is hidden in these old texts. “For anyone who wants to pass down the rich culture of our civilization, learning our history and knowing the road that led us here are key.” In response to netizens comments, Chen opened his own social media account to explain his ideas behind the prose. “I will use the account to spread ancient Chinese knowledge,” Chen said. 1．What inspired Chen Qihang to write the prose piece Xiao Zhou Hou Fu? A．A dream about Li Yu and his wife. B．The request of his history teacher. C．The desire to show his writing talent. D．The beauty of ancient Chinese literature. 2．How did Xiao Zhou Hou Fu gain widespread attention? A．It won a literary award. B．It was published on a popular magazine. C．It was shared by a history teacher on the Internet. D．Chen Qihang posted it on his social media account. 3．What do we know about Chen Qihang’s prose? A．Chen intended it to attract a wide audience. B．Its difficulty aroused debate among readers. C．It was universally admired and accepted by everyone. D．Its original lack of attention revealed its poor quality. 4．Why does Chen Qihang recommend studying ancient Chinese literature? A．To become a famous writer. B．To impress his teachers and classmates. C．To create viral content on social media. D．To acquire the wisdom of Chinese culture. （24-25高一上·江西抚州·阶段练习）After finishing a meal at an American Chinese restaurant you probably expect to receive a handful of fortune cookies after you pay the bill. Fortune cookies are in Chinese restaurants throughout the United States. It’s rather satisfying to break open a cookie at the end of your meal and read your “lucky fortune” on the slip of paper inside. The exact origin of the fortune cookie is unknown. It is thought that the tasty snack was first introduced into San Francisco in 1914, after an immigrant began distributing the cookies with “thank you” notes in them. These “thank you” notes were intended as symbols of appreciation for friends who stood with him through the economic hardship and discrimination (歧视) of his early life in America . There is an alternate origin story. Los Angeles is regarded as the site of the fortune cookie’s invention. In this version of the story, David Jung, a Chinese immigrant living in LA, is thought to have created the cookie in order to uplift the spirits of the poor and homeless. In 1918, Jung handed out the cookies for free to the poor outside his shop and each cookie contained a strip of paper with an inspirational sentence printed on it . Fortune cookies first began to gain popularity in mainstream American culture during World War I( WWI). Chinese restaurants would serve them in place of desserts , as desserts were not popular in traditional Chinese cuisine. Today fortune cookies are not tied to Chinese-American culture. In fact, the largest fortune cookie manufacturer is located in the United States and it produces 4.5 million fortune cookies a day — an evidence to the modern-day popularity of the snack. However, an attempt to introduce the fortune cookie to China in 1992 was a failure, and the cookie was mentioned for being “too American”. So the next time you break open a fortune cookie and read a fortune about the many successes you should expect in your future, remember that the conclusion to your Chinese restaurant meal may not be as Chinese as you think. 1．What do we know about fortune cookies? A．They are as popular in China as in America. B．They contain slips of paper with good wishes. C．They first appeared in America during WWII. D．They are often charged to the customer’ bill. 2．Why were fortune cookies introduced into San Francisco? A．To earn money. B．To uplift people’s spirits. C．To express gratitude. D．To help people out of hardship. 3．Which of the following sentences may be found in Jung’s cookies? A．The fortune you seek is in another cookie. B．Every exit is an entrance to new experiences. C．I’m being held prisoner by a Chinese bakery. D．Only taste fortune cookies; disregard all others. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Symbol of Chinese Culture B．Chinese Restaurants in America C．Can Fortune Cookies Tell Your Fortune? D．Fortune Cookies, Chinese or American? （23-24高一下·安徽马鞍山·期末）Phan Thi Kim Chi’s connection with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began at an early age. Growing up in a small village in Vietnam, it was inconvenient for Phan to travel to hospitals in neighboring cities. Whenever she caught a cold or experienced a headache as a child, her family would seek the help of a local TCM practitioner. This led her to major in TCM at a traditional medical school in China. According to Phan, even though TCM has long been commonly practiced and accepted in Vietnam, finding a good school to learn TCM in Vietnam is not easy. As a foreign student, Phan finds the TCM basic theory course to be the most challenging one in the courses. Being widespread and far-reaching, TCM is deeply connected with Chinese philosophy. It requires years of learning and practice to truly understand the concepts of yin and yang, harmony between human and nature, and the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Sometimes she even translates the TCM vocabulary and scripts into Vietnamese so she can remember and understand them better. Overseas students of TCM, like Phan, are not rare. According to a report, the total number of international students studying TCM in China was 8, 187 last year, with the largest population of 6,441 coming from Asian countries, followed by 832 from Africa and 432 from Europe. Also, many Chinese medical universities had projects that sent professors overseas to teach TCM. The fast- developing situation of TCM is not limited to schools and clinics. It has also become a lifestyle choice for many young people. 1．Which of the following best explains “practitioner” underlined in Paragraph 1? A．Visitor. B．Officer. C．Student. D．Doctor. 2．How did Phan Thi Kim Chi find the TCM basic theory course? A．Tough. B．Inspiring. C．Confusing. D．Common. 3．Why are there many numbers mentioned in Paragraph 3? A．To attract more students. B．To prove the popularity of TCM. C．To show the difficulties of promoting TCM. D．To explain causes of students choosing TCM. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．The Development of TCM B．Global Rise of TCM C．Promising Future of TCM D．The Hidden Power of TCM （23-24高一下·湖南邵阳·期末）The Duanwu Festival, which is also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It is one of the most important Chinese traditional festivals, which also include the Moon Festival and the Chinese New Year. The story of this festival concerns a famous Chinese scholar-statesman named Qu Yuan, who was a good and respected man. According to a legend (传说), Qu Yuan threw himself into the Mil o River, which is in Hunan Province, on the fifth day of the fifth month in the year 278 B．C． E. The people, who lived in the area, rushed out and jumped into their boats to search for him, but in vain. Although they were unable to find Qu Yuan, this tradition of boat racing has remained unbroken for centuries. The boat racing, which also symbolizes (代表) the people’s attempt to save Qu Yuan then, demonstrates (证实) the Chinese virtues (美德) of cooperation and team work now. Another activity of the festival, which also related to Qu Yuan, is the making and eating of a kind of dumpling called Zongzi. When it became known that Qu Yuan was gone forever, people threw cooked rice into the water as a sacrifice (祭品) to their dead hero. Now, the Dragon Boat Festival is an entertaining and enjoyable event, which gives us an opportunity to glimpse (看见) a part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage (遗产). 1．What is the reason behind the tradition of boat racing during the Duanwu Festival? A．to celebrate the arrival of summer. B．to mark the beginning of the rice planting season. C．to remember Qu Yuan’s attempt to reform the government. D．to symbolize the people’s attempt to save Qu Yuan after he jumped into the Milo river. 2．Which of the following is NOT the most important lunar festival in China? A．May Day. B．Dragon Boat Festival. C．Spring Festival. D．Mid-Autumn Festival 3．In the context of the passage, what does “in vain” mean? A．with a lot of effort. B．with great enthusiasm. C．without success. D．in a timely manner. 4．What is the primary purpose of celebrating the Duanwu Festival? A．to show Chinese cooking skills. B．to mark the beginning of the lunar calendar. C．to enjoy the summer season with boat racing and dumplings. D．to remember and honor the spirit of Qu Yuan through traditional activities. （23-24高一下·江苏常州·期末）Li Dan works as a teacher at East China Jiaotong University in Jiangxi Province. During her spare time, she recreates ancient Chinese delicacies that have been all but lost to history. Li began working on the project in August 2020, and so far the many traditional dishes she has created include more than 60 from Dream of the Red Mansions, one of China’s four greatest classic novels. To recreate the dishes, she has had to refer to books on traditional recipes, agriculture and even traditional Chinese medicine to learn and adopt traditional techniques. “I’ve liked the novel since I was a kid because I was always impressed by the food described in it. Its illustration of the dishes vividly shows the elegance of life in that era, so I have been trying to revive them,” said Li. “I make these delicacies in the hope that more people will read the novel.” Li says that one of the biggest challenges is recreating dishes that require highly seasonal ingredients. If all of her trial dishes fail during the short season, she needs to wait one year to try again. The most difficult dishes she has ever attempted are chicken skin soup with pickled bamboo shoots, and dried eggplant. It took her more than two weeks to finish each of the dishes. “Clothing and buildings can all be well looked after, whereas food can seldom be conserved in museums. For food, modern people have only ancient accounts to refer to,” she said. Food is one of many highlights in traditional Chinese culture. As Chinese culture is increasingly accepted by the younger generations, many online influencers like Li also have posted videos of themselves recreating ancient Chinese food. Professional chefs have also been bringing cuisines recorded in ancient books back to life, carrying forward traditional techniques. Through their efforts, the culture and folk customs behind the plate are also being brought back. 1．Why did Li recreate the dishes from Dream of the Red Mansions? A．To gain more followers online. B．To attract more people to the book. C．To carry forward traditional techniques. D．To make the dish-making process simple. 2．What brings Li challenges when she recreates traditional dishes? A．Her lack of experience in cooking. B．Her busy teaching job at university. C．The high costs of some ingredients. D．The short supply time of some ingredients. 3．What do we know about the dishes recreated by Li? A．They can be kept in museums. B．There are videos about them online. C．Professional chefs speak highly of them. D．They are from China’s four classic novels. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．New life of traditional Chinese dishes B．A hobby turned into a second career C．Media influence on traditional Chinese culture D．Traditional Chinese food shines on the world stage 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$