Unit 4 Chinese folk art（人与社会：民间艺术）-【同步拓展阅读】2024-2025学年七年级下册英语单元阅读深度指导（译林版2024）

Unit 4 Chinese folk art 人与社会：民间艺术 目录 内容 板块一 话题谚语小知识 板块二 话题经典小故事 板块三 话题时文阅读 板块四 话题题型训练 话题谚语小知识 · Art is long, life is short.艺术长存，人生短暂。 · Every craft has its secret.行行有秘诀。 · An artist lives by observing.艺术家靠观察生活。 · Folk art is the soul of the people.民间艺术是人民的灵魂。 · Practice makes perfect in art.熟能生巧，艺术亦然。 · Art is not learned, it is caught.艺术非学而得，乃悟而得。 · The beauty of folk art lies in its simplicity.民间艺术之美在于其质朴。 · True art is the expression of the heart.真正的艺术是心灵的表达。 · Art without thought is like a body without a soul.无思想的艺术犹如无灵魂之躯。 · The greatest art is to conceal art.最高的艺术是隐藏艺术。 · Art is the mirror of the soul; it catches the beauty of nature.艺术是心灵的镜子，它捕捉自然之美。 · In folk art, there is wisdom.民间艺术中蕴含着智慧。 · Art is a harmonious integration of the beautiful and the true.艺术是美与真的和谐统一。 · The essence of folk art lies in its reflection of life.民间艺术之精髓在于其反映生活。 · Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling.艺术不是手艺，而是情感的传递。 话题经典小故事 01——泥塑匠与彩陶 The Clay Sculptor and the Painted Pottery Artist In an ancient and bustling village lived two highly skilled artisans, Old Li, a master clay sculptor renowned for his lifelike creations, and Zhang, a young artist who could transform mud into vibrant and colorful pottery. Though they hailed from the same tradition, each possessed unique talents that shone brightly in the realm of folk art. Old Li's clay sculptures, ranging from farmers toiling in the fields to mythical deities and ghosts, were so lifelike they seemed to breathe. His studio often drew the awe of children and the admiration of adults, who considered his works the most precious artistic treasures in the village. Zhang, on the other hand, was passionate about exploring the endless possibilities of mud and color. His painted pottery pieces were vibrant and intricately designed, blending ancient charm with modern aesthetics. Each piece seemed to narrate a distant story, evoking a sense of ancient call in those who viewed them. However, as time passed, the young people in the village increasingly aspired to city life, and interest in traditional culture waned. Old Li and Zhang's works began to face neglect. Confronted with this situation, both artists felt deep concern. One day, Old Li visited Zhang's studio. Looking at the colorful yet somewhat lonely pottery pieces, he sighed, "Zhang, it seems our craftsmanship is fading away." Zhang looked up at Old Li, a hint of melancholy in his eyes, but soon regained his determination. "Old Li, we cannot just give up. Perhaps we can try combining our skills to create a new art form that will attract more people's attention." Old Li's eyes lit up at these words. So, they began to collaborate, seamlessly blending the vividness of clay sculptures with the colors of painted pottery. They created a series of artworks that retained the traditional charm while incorporating modern innovation. These pieces combined the earthiness and realism of clay sculptures with the brilliance and fantasy of painted pottery, like windows to a world where ancient and modern intertwined. Soon, these unique artworks caused a sensation in the village, drawing visitors and art enthusiasts from near and far. More importantly, they sparked the interest of younger generations in traditional culture, prompting many to rediscover and learn these ancient crafts. 泥塑匠与彩陶 在一个古老而繁华的村落里，生活着两位技艺高超的手艺人，一位是擅长制作栩栩如生的泥塑匠老李，另一位则是能将泥土幻化成绚烂多彩彩陶的年轻艺术家小张。两人虽同出一门，却各有所长，各自在民间艺术领域绽放光彩。 老李的泥塑作品，从田间劳作的农夫到神话传说中的神仙鬼怪，无一不栩栩如生，仿佛赋予了生命。他的工作室常常吸引孩童们驻足观看，大人们也常赞叹不已，认为他的作品是村中最宝贵的艺术珍品。 小张则不同，他热衷于探索泥土与色彩的无限可能，他的彩陶作品色彩斑斓，图案精美，既有古朴的韵味，又不失现代的美感。每一件彩陶都像是讲述着一个遥远的故事，让人在欣赏之余，也能感受到那份来自远古的呼唤。 然而，随着时间的流逝，村里的年轻人渐渐向往城市的生活，对传统文化的兴趣日益淡薄。老李和小张的作品开始面临无人问津的困境。面对这样的局面，两位艺术家心中都充满了忧虑。 一天，老李来到小张的工作室，看着那些色彩斑斓却略显孤寂的彩陶，他叹了口气说：“小张啊，看来我们的手艺快要失传了。” 小张抬头望向老李，眼中闪过一丝落寞，但很快又恢复了坚定：“老李，我们不能就这么放弃。或许，我们可以尝试结合我们的技艺，创造出一种新的艺术形式，吸引更多人的注意。” 老李闻言，眼中闪过一丝光亮。于是，两人开始携手合作，将泥塑的生动与彩陶的色彩完美融合。他们创造出一系列既保留了传统韵味，又不失现代创新的艺术作品。这些作品既有泥塑的质朴与真实，又融入了彩陶的绚丽与梦幻，如同一扇扇通往古老与未来交织世界的窗。 不久，这些独特的艺术品在村里引起了轰动，吸引了远近的游客和艺术爱好者前来观赏。更重要的是，它们激发了年轻一代对传统文化的兴趣，许多年轻人开始重新审视并学习这些古老的技艺。 阅读感悟： The story of Old Li and Zhang teaches us that innovation and fusion are key to the rebirth of traditional art facing decline.老李和小张的故事告诉我们，面对传统艺术的衰落，创新与融合是重生的关键。 生词短语 · Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods n. 春秋战国时期（中国历史上的一个时期，公元前770年至公元前221年，以各国间的频繁战争为特征） During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, there were many wars and heroes. 在春秋战国时期，战争频繁，英雄辈出。 · lifelike creations：栩栩如生的作品 The artist's paintings are known for their lifelike creations, capturing the essence of their subjects with meticulous detail. 这位艺术家的画作以栩栩如生的作品著称，通过精细的细节捕捉了主题的本质。 · intricately designed：设计精巧 The jewelry was intricately designed, with tiny gemstones arranged in delicate patterns. 这件珠宝设计精巧，小小的宝石以精致的图案排列。 · blending ancient charm with modern aesthetics：融合古代韵味与现代美学 The new café blends ancient charm with modern aesthetics, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. 这家新咖啡馆融合古代韵味与现代美学，营造出独特而吸引人的氛围。 · wane (v.)：（兴趣、力量等）逐渐减弱 Interest in the traditional festival has waned over the years as younger generations embrace modern customs. 随着年轻一代接受现代习俗，对传统节日的兴趣逐年减弱。 · confronted with：面临 The company was confronted with a sudden financial crisis that threatened its survival. 该公司面临一场突如其来的金融危机，威胁到其生存。 · spark (v.)：（使）激起，（使）爆发 The new policy sparked a wave of enthusiasm among the employees, boosting morale and productivity. 新政策激起了员工们的热情，提高了士气和生产效率。 · rediscover：重新发现 As people become more environmentally conscious, they are rediscovering the value of traditional, sustainable practices. 随着人们环保意识的增强，他们正在重新发现传统可持续做法的价值。 · meticulous detail：精细的细节 The restoration of the old painting required meticulous detail to preserve its historical significance. 修复这幅古画需要精细的细节处理，以保持其历史意义。 话题经典小故事 02——真假汉鼎 The True and False Han Dynasty Tripod In Luoyang, there lived a commoner named Shen Tudun. He obtained an unearthed Han Dynasty tripod from Chang'an's Shenchuan. The intricate patterns of clouds and intertwining designs on the tripod were bright and clear. A neighbor of Shen Tudun who lived to the west, named Lu Sheng, saw it and fell in love with it at first sight. He had a bronzesmith cast a duplicate, which he then soaked in a peculiar potion. After digging a hole, he buried it underground. Three years later, he dug it up and found that due to the corrosion caused by the potion and soil, the surface of the bronze had undergone a transformation, making it extremely similar to Shen Tudun's genuine Han Dynasty tripod. One day, Lu Sheng presented this fake Han Dynasty tripod to a powerful official. At that time, Shen Tudun was also present. He knew for sure that Lu Sheng's tripod was fake and said, "I also have a Han Dynasty tripod with a similar shape. But I don't know which one is the real one?" The powerful official immediately asked him to bring it over. After examining it for a long time, the official said, "This one is not real!" The guests also echoed him, one after another, saying, "Indeed, it is not real!" Shen Tudun's heart was troubled. Although he knew the truth, the guests attacked him with sarcasm and even insults, so he stopped arguing. Returning home, Shen Tudun sighed, "Today I have learned the power of authority, which can reverse right and wrong, confuse true and false." 真假汉鼎 在洛阳，有一位平民叫申屠敦，他从长安深川得到了一尊出土的汉鼎。鼎上云和交错的花纹，灿烂清晰。申屠敦家西边的一位邻居鲁生一见到就十分喜爱，让铜匠模仿着也铸了一尊，用一种奇特的药浸染之后，挖了一个坑，把它埋在地下。过了三年，他把鼎从地下挖出来一看，由于药物和泥土的锈蚀，表面的铜质起了变化，跟申屠敦的真的汉鼎极其相似。 一天，鲁生将这尊假汉鼎献给了一位权贵。当时，申屠敦也在座。他心里头最明白，鲁生的那尊是假的，就说：“我也有一尊汉鼎，形状和这尊差不多，但不知哪一尊是真的？”权贵立即叫他搬过来，左右端详了很久，说：“这尊不是真的！”众宾客也附和着，一个接一个地说：“的确不是真的！”申屠敦心中很不平静，据理分辩，众人竟群起而攻之，冷嘲热讽，甚至羞辱，他便不再作声了。 回到家里，申屠敦唉声叹气：“我今天才知道权势的威力，可以颠倒是非，混淆真假。” 阅读感悟： This fable story, taken from "Longmenzi Ningdao Ji" by Song Lian of the Ming Dynasty, reveals the corruption of power and interests on people's hearts, as well as the difficulty in distinguishing truth from falsehood in specific environments through the story of Shen Tudun and Lu Sheng. 这个寓言故事选自明朝宋濂的《龙门子凝道记》，通过申屠敦和鲁生的故事，揭示了权势和利益对人心的腐蚀，以及真与假在特定环境下的难以分辨。 生词短语 · unearthed - 挖出的，出土的 The archaeologists discovered an unearthed treasure in the ancient tomb. 考古学家在古墓中发现了一件出土的宝藏。 · intricate - 复杂的，精细的 The intricate patterns on the carpet were a masterpiece of craftsmanship. 地毯上精细的图案是工艺精湛的杰作。 · potion - 药水，魔药 The wizard prepared a potion to heal the wounded knight. 巫师准备了一种药水来治疗受伤的骑士。 · corrosion - 腐蚀 The metal pipe developed corrosion over time due to exposure to water. 由于长时间接触水，金属管道产生了腐蚀。 · echo - 附和，回应 When the leader made a speech, his followers echoed his words with enthusiasm. 当领导发表演讲时，他的追随者们热情地附和了他的话。 · sarcasm - 讽刺，挖苦 Her sarcasm was not lost on him; he understood exactly what she meant. 他没有错过她的讽刺，完全理解了她的意思。 · vanity - 虚荣，浮华 He pursued vanity and wealth all his life, but found no true happiness. 他一生追求虚荣和财富，但从未找到真正的幸福。 · fall in love with - 爱上，喜欢上 She fell in love with him at first sight, despite his humble background. 尽管他出身贫寒，但她却对他一见钟情。 · dig up - 挖出，发掘 The archaeologists dug up ancient artifacts buried under the ground. 考古学家们挖出了埋在地下的古代文物。 · undergo a transformation - 发生转变 After years of hard work, he underwent a transformation and became a successful businessman. 经过多年的努力工作，他发生了转变，成为了一名成功的商人。 · be present - 在场 I was present at the meeting when the decision was made. 当决定做出时，我在场参加了会议。 · reverse right and wrong - 颠倒是非 The corrupt official reversed right and wrong, making the innocent suffer. 那个腐败的官员颠倒是非，让无辜者受苦。 时文阅读 01—皮影 Huazhou shadow puppetry (皮影) is a folk (民俗的) art in Weinan, Shanxi. It’s around for over is 2,000 years. The artists there are working hard to make it even better and more popular. At the age of 14, Xue Hongquan began to learn shadow puppetry. Now, he makes the puppets bigger and move more like people. He also uses new art styles (样式) together with the old ones. In 2015, Xue made a group, and the people in this group were young. Together, they made it more than 10 new shadow puppetry plays. Most of them were popular with the people. In 2023, they made a play about Ne Zha. This made shadow puppets, cartoons, and movies together. It was a big success (成功). Xue thinks it’s important to keep the old art alive (有生气的) . He did a lot of things to make it come true. At last, Huazhou was given the name of “the hometown of Chinese folk culture and art” in 2021. People there are also working hard to protect Huazhou shadow puppetry. Shanxi Province teaches people how to do shadow puppetry and Huazhou often puts on shows in the forest park. Many people come to watch the shows. More than 3, 000 people get jobs in the shadow puppetry industry (产业) in Huazhou, and they make 30 million yuan every year. 1．What did Xue Hongquan do for the puppets? ①Made them bigger         ②Used new art styles with old ones ③Made them move more like people     ④Painted them with bright colors A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 2．When did the group make a play about Ne Zha? A．In 2015. B．In 2014. C．In 2021. D．In 2023. 3．What does the underlined word “protect” mean in Chinese? A．保护 B．废除 C．改变 D．创新 4．What is the fifth paragraph mainly about? A．Huazhou often puts on shows. B．Many people like watching the shows. C．People try their best to make the art better. D．People often teach how to do shadow puppetry. 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．A folk art B．Xue Hongquan and his folk art C．A folk artist D．Huazhou shadow puppetry 时文阅读 02—香山镇 Chinese paper-cutting or jianzhi, is a kind of folk art. People usually use scissors (剪刀) or knives to cut paper. It has a long history of at least 1,500 years. Let’s learn something about paper-cutting. Wonderful meanings Paper-cutting has some wonderful meanings. Some paper-cutting means happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people paste the paper-cutting of “福”on doors or windows. At a wedding, people paste the paper-cutting of “囍”. Why is it red? In China, most people love red. In our mind, red is hope and life, so red is our favourite. We can 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 Most of the paper-cutting is red, but paper-cutting in Shanzhou, Henan Province is black. Black is the best colour there. Shanzhou is a dry place. People make black paper-cutting and wish for rain. Now, paper-cutting gets into many schools. Students can learn how to make paper-cutting at school. Li Jie, a middle school student, says, “It’s really wonderful to change paper into different kinds of pictures, such as flowers and animals. We enjoy it. ” 6．How long is the history of Chinese paper-cutting? 7．Where do people usually paste paper-cutting at the Spring Festival? 8．Why do Chinese people love red? 9．Why do people in Shanzhou paste black paper-cutting? 10．What does Li Jie think of paper-cutting? 话题题型训练板块 Passage A Do you know the sugar figure (糖人)? As a traditional (传统的) Chinese folk (民间的) art, it is really 1 among children and they like it very much. In their eyes, 2 a sugar figure is like doing a magic (魔法). Wang Chunjing, a 33-year-old 3 from Heilongjiang, is such a “magician”. Wang is   4 in the folk art, because both of her grandfather and father are sugar figure 5 . With her father’s help, Wang is a sugar figure master (大师) and has three small stores in 6 hometown now. Every day, many people come to 7 her sugar figures. And twenty of these people want to be her 8 . They want to study the folk art. “I’m very 9 that people are interested in the traditional art,” Wang says. “Making sugar figures bring 10 great happiness and joy (欢乐). I hope to teach more people about the art, so that they can get the same joy as me.” 1．A．popular B．boring C．difficult D．relaxing 2．A．eating B．making C．listening D．talking 3．A．child B．student C．man D．woman 4．A．busy B．kind C．interested D．lazy 5．A．artists B．students C．visitors D．farmers 6．A．my B．your C．her D．his 7．A．make B．buy C．do D．sell 8．A．teachers B．artists C．classmates D．students 9．A．happy B．sad C．worried D．scared 10．A．her B．me C．him D．them Passage B Funny action, Chinese kung fu, and the Monkey King. If you want to re-experience the adventures of Journey to the West, then Unruly Heroes, a 2D action game by Magic Design Studios (MDS) in France, is for you. The game is an example where international talent meets traditional Chinese culture. “Creating a game based on the novel, Journey to the West, has actually been my dream since I entered this profession.” said Lu Yang, CEO and creative director of MDS. “It is a very dramatic tale set in a big, imaginary world. Every character is described vividly.” “Everyone in China knows the story, but in European countries or the US, few people know about Journey to the West. I think such a fascinating story should be introduced to more people,” he said. Released in January, Unruly Heroes has received an 80 percent positive reaction on STEAM. The game features a unique-story and cast of characters, where players can alternate between four characters: Wukong, Sanzang, Kihong and Sandmonk. The creative team combines many Chinese cultural-elements with the art design, building an immersive world of art, animation and a taste of Chinese folk music. “Our goal is to introduce Journey to the West to the world, and be accepted by players from different cultural backgrounds,” Lu said. Set against lush (豪华的) environments and a hand-drawn art style, Unruly Heroes updates the Journey to the West classic tale into an adventure that is more colorful, humorous and attractive to people in modern times. As Lu introduced, the game differed a lot compared with the original story. “For example, we reimagined White Bone Spirit as the owner of a beauty salon, so players need to destroy her mask to defeat her.” Lu believes that Chinese culture has strong potential to reach a broader audience, but it needs the efforts of more companies and creative minds. “We can add Chinese cultural elements into products that are accessible to people around the world. Video games, film and TV series, and other cultural and entertainment products resonate (共鸣) easily internationally,” he said. “I am not a scholar; I simply want to do what I can to present a story I love to more people far and wide,” Lu added. 11．The writer mentions the example of White Bone Spirit in order to _________. A．explain why Unruly Heroes changes the story in Journey to the West B．compare the story in Unruly Heroes with that in Journey to the West C．show how Unruly Heroes modernize the story in Journey to the West D．criticize Unruly Heroes for changing the story in Journey to the West 12．The word “accessible to” means ________. A．likely to interest B．easy to reach C．possible to upset D．hard to attract 13．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Unruly Heroes: A Tale that Continues to Develop B．Unruly Heroes: A Method that Makes a Difference C．Unruly Heroes: An Effort that Creates Traditional Culture D．Unruly Heroes: A Game that Takes Chinese Culture Abroad Passage C 任务型阅读：阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。 Chinese paper-cutting (剪纸) is a kind of folk art. People usually use knives to cut paper. It has a long history of about 1,500 years. Let’s learn something about paper-cutting.     Wonderful meanings     Paper-cutting has some wonderful meanings. Some paper-cuttings mean happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people usually paste (粘贴) “Fu” on doors or windows.     Why is it red?     In China, people always love red because it is hope and life. We can 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     Many of the paper-cuttings are red, but paper-cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are black. Black is the best color there. Shanzhou is a dry (干的) place. People make black paper-cuttings and wish (希望) for rain.     Now, paper-cutting gets into many schools. Students can learn how to make paper-cutting at school. Li Jie, a middle school student, “I think paper-cutting is beautiful. We all love it.” 14．How long is the history of Chinese paper-cutting? It has a long history of . 15．Where do people usually paste “Fu”? They usually paste “Fu” . 16．Why do Chinese people love red? Because it is . 17．What color are the paper-cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province? The paper-cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are . 18．What does Li Jie think of paper-cutting? He thinks paper-cutting is . Passage D 从下面方框中选择恰当的词或短语并用其正确形式填入短文中，使短文通顺正确（每词或短语只用一次）。 after, put, center, common, take, more than, happy, show, lively, these Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. Chinese paper cutting, or jianzhi, is a kind of folk (民间的) art. It’s a way 19 people’s hope and feelings. It has a history of 20 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult. Red paper is usually used as good luck. Red is connected with 21 in Chinese culture. The most 22 pictures are flowers, animals, xi and fu. They are 23 on windows, doors, and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck. Chinese clay (陶土) art is well known and popular all over the country. Now many kids learn to make it in schools or even shopping 24 . To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things, such as cute children or 25 characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. 26 the things get dry in the air, they are fired at a very high heat and then polished (抛光) and painted. It 27 several weeks to complete everything. Although they look so small, they look very real. 28 small pieces of clay show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. Passage E 中国结是中国特有的民间手工编结(hand knitting)艺术，具有独特的东方特色，假如你是一名来自中国的交换生，现就读于英国一所学校。请你根据下面思维导图，写一篇介绍中国结的短文。 要求：1. 必须包含思维导图提示信息； 2. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名等相关信息； 3. 80~100个单词。开头已给，不计入总词数。 Chinese knot Chinese knot is a special art of folk hand knitting in China. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 4 Chinese folk art 人与社会：民间艺术 目录 内容 板块一 话题谚语小知识 板块二 话题经典小故事 板块三 话题时文阅读 板块四 话题题型训练 话题谚语小知识 · Art is long, life is short.艺术长存，人生短暂。 · Every craft has its secret.行行有秘诀。 · An artist lives by observing.艺术家靠观察生活。 · Folk art is the soul of the people.民间艺术是人民的灵魂。 · Practice makes perfect in art.熟能生巧，艺术亦然。 · Art is not learned, it is caught.艺术非学而得，乃悟而得。 · The beauty of folk art lies in its simplicity.民间艺术之美在于其质朴。 · True art is the expression of the heart.真正的艺术是心灵的表达。 · Art without thought is like a body without a soul.无思想的艺术犹如无灵魂之躯。 · The greatest art is to conceal art.最高的艺术是隐藏艺术。 · Art is the mirror of the soul; it catches the beauty of nature.艺术是心灵的镜子，它捕捉自然之美。 · In folk art, there is wisdom.民间艺术中蕴含着智慧。 · Art is a harmonious integration of the beautiful and the true.艺术是美与真的和谐统一。 · The essence of folk art lies in its reflection of life.民间艺术之精髓在于其反映生活。 · Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling.艺术不是手艺，而是情感的传递。 话题经典小故事 01——泥塑匠与彩陶 The Clay Sculptor and the Painted Pottery Artist In an ancient and bustling village lived two highly skilled artisans, Old Li, a master clay sculptor renowned for his lifelike creations, and Zhang, a young artist who could transform mud into vibrant and colorful pottery. Though they hailed from the same tradition, each possessed unique talents that shone brightly in the realm of folk art. Old Li's clay sculptures, ranging from farmers toiling in the fields to mythical deities and ghosts, were so lifelike they seemed to breathe. His studio often drew the awe of children and the admiration of adults, who considered his works the most precious artistic treasures in the village. Zhang, on the other hand, was passionate about exploring the endless possibilities of mud and color. His painted pottery pieces were vibrant and intricately designed, blending ancient charm with modern aesthetics. Each piece seemed to narrate a distant story, evoking a sense of ancient call in those who viewed them. However, as time passed, the young people in the village increasingly aspired to city life, and interest in traditional culture waned. Old Li and Zhang's works began to face neglect. Confronted with this situation, both artists felt deep concern. One day, Old Li visited Zhang's studio. Looking at the colorful yet somewhat lonely pottery pieces, he sighed, "Zhang, it seems our craftsmanship is fading away." Zhang looked up at Old Li, a hint of melancholy in his eyes, but soon regained his determination. "Old Li, we cannot just give up. Perhaps we can try combining our skills to create a new art form that will attract more people's attention." Old Li's eyes lit up at these words. So, they began to collaborate, seamlessly blending the vividness of clay sculptures with the colors of painted pottery. They created a series of artworks that retained the traditional charm while incorporating modern innovation. These pieces combined the earthiness and realism of clay sculptures with the brilliance and fantasy of painted pottery, like windows to a world where ancient and modern intertwined. Soon, these unique artworks caused a sensation in the village, drawing visitors and art enthusiasts from near and far. More importantly, they sparked the interest of younger generations in traditional culture, prompting many to rediscover and learn these ancient crafts. 泥塑匠与彩陶 在一个古老而繁华的村落里，生活着两位技艺高超的手艺人，一位是擅长制作栩栩如生的泥塑匠老李，另一位则是能将泥土幻化成绚烂多彩彩陶的年轻艺术家小张。两人虽同出一门，却各有所长，各自在民间艺术领域绽放光彩。 老李的泥塑作品，从田间劳作的农夫到神话传说中的神仙鬼怪，无一不栩栩如生，仿佛赋予了生命。他的工作室常常吸引孩童们驻足观看，大人们也常赞叹不已，认为他的作品是村中最宝贵的艺术珍品。 小张则不同，他热衷于探索泥土与色彩的无限可能，他的彩陶作品色彩斑斓，图案精美，既有古朴的韵味，又不失现代的美感。每一件彩陶都像是讲述着一个遥远的故事，让人在欣赏之余，也能感受到那份来自远古的呼唤。 然而，随着时间的流逝，村里的年轻人渐渐向往城市的生活，对传统文化的兴趣日益淡薄。老李和小张的作品开始面临无人问津的困境。面对这样的局面，两位艺术家心中都充满了忧虑。 一天，老李来到小张的工作室，看着那些色彩斑斓却略显孤寂的彩陶，他叹了口气说：“小张啊，看来我们的手艺快要失传了。” 小张抬头望向老李，眼中闪过一丝落寞，但很快又恢复了坚定：“老李，我们不能就这么放弃。或许，我们可以尝试结合我们的技艺，创造出一种新的艺术形式，吸引更多人的注意。” 老李闻言，眼中闪过一丝光亮。于是，两人开始携手合作，将泥塑的生动与彩陶的色彩完美融合。他们创造出一系列既保留了传统韵味，又不失现代创新的艺术作品。这些作品既有泥塑的质朴与真实，又融入了彩陶的绚丽与梦幻，如同一扇扇通往古老与未来交织世界的窗。 不久，这些独特的艺术品在村里引起了轰动，吸引了远近的游客和艺术爱好者前来观赏。更重要的是，它们激发了年轻一代对传统文化的兴趣，许多年轻人开始重新审视并学习这些古老的技艺。 阅读感悟： The story of Old Li and Zhang teaches us that innovation and fusion are key to the rebirth of traditional art facing decline.老李和小张的故事告诉我们，面对传统艺术的衰落，创新与融合是重生的关键。 生词短语 · Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods n. 春秋战国时期（中国历史上的一个时期，公元前770年至公元前221年，以各国间的频繁战争为特征） During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, there were many wars and heroes. 在春秋战国时期，战争频繁，英雄辈出。 · lifelike creations：栩栩如生的作品 The artist's paintings are known for their lifelike creations, capturing the essence of their subjects with meticulous detail. 这位艺术家的画作以栩栩如生的作品著称，通过精细的细节捕捉了主题的本质。 · intricately designed：设计精巧 The jewelry was intricately designed, with tiny gemstones arranged in delicate patterns. 这件珠宝设计精巧，小小的宝石以精致的图案排列。 · blending ancient charm with modern aesthetics：融合古代韵味与现代美学 The new café blends ancient charm with modern aesthetics, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. 这家新咖啡馆融合古代韵味与现代美学，营造出独特而吸引人的氛围。 · wane (v.)：（兴趣、力量等）逐渐减弱 Interest in the traditional festival has waned over the years as younger generations embrace modern customs. 随着年轻一代接受现代习俗，对传统节日的兴趣逐年减弱。 · confronted with：面临 The company was confronted with a sudden financial crisis that threatened its survival. 该公司面临一场突如其来的金融危机，威胁到其生存。 · spark (v.)：（使）激起，（使）爆发 The new policy sparked a wave of enthusiasm among the employees, boosting morale and productivity. 新政策激起了员工们的热情，提高了士气和生产效率。 · rediscover：重新发现 As people become more environmentally conscious, they are rediscovering the value of traditional, sustainable practices. 随着人们环保意识的增强，他们正在重新发现传统可持续做法的价值。 · meticulous detail：精细的细节 The restoration of the old painting required meticulous detail to preserve its historical significance. 修复这幅古画需要精细的细节处理，以保持其历史意义。 话题经典小故事 02——真假汉鼎 The True and False Han Dynasty Tripod In Luoyang, there lived a commoner named Shen Tudun. He obtained an unearthed Han Dynasty tripod from Chang'an's Shenchuan. The intricate patterns of clouds and intertwining designs on the tripod were bright and clear. A neighbor of Shen Tudun who lived to the west, named Lu Sheng, saw it and fell in love with it at first sight. He had a bronzesmith cast a duplicate, which he then soaked in a peculiar potion. After digging a hole, he buried it underground. Three years later, he dug it up and found that due to the corrosion caused by the potion and soil, the surface of the bronze had undergone a transformation, making it extremely similar to Shen Tudun's genuine Han Dynasty tripod. One day, Lu Sheng presented this fake Han Dynasty tripod to a powerful official. At that time, Shen Tudun was also present. He knew for sure that Lu Sheng's tripod was fake and said, "I also have a Han Dynasty tripod with a similar shape. But I don't know which one is the real one?" The powerful official immediately asked him to bring it over. After examining it for a long time, the official said, "This one is not real!" The guests also echoed him, one after another, saying, "Indeed, it is not real!" Shen Tudun's heart was troubled. Although he knew the truth, the guests attacked him with sarcasm and even insults, so he stopped arguing. Returning home, Shen Tudun sighed, "Today I have learned the power of authority, which can reverse right and wrong, confuse true and false." 真假汉鼎 在洛阳，有一位平民叫申屠敦，他从长安深川得到了一尊出土的汉鼎。鼎上云和交错的花纹，灿烂清晰。申屠敦家西边的一位邻居鲁生一见到就十分喜爱，让铜匠模仿着也铸了一尊，用一种奇特的药浸染之后，挖了一个坑，把它埋在地下。过了三年，他把鼎从地下挖出来一看，由于药物和泥土的锈蚀，表面的铜质起了变化，跟申屠敦的真的汉鼎极其相似。 一天，鲁生将这尊假汉鼎献给了一位权贵。当时，申屠敦也在座。他心里头最明白，鲁生的那尊是假的，就说：“我也有一尊汉鼎，形状和这尊差不多，但不知哪一尊是真的？”权贵立即叫他搬过来，左右端详了很久，说：“这尊不是真的！”众宾客也附和着，一个接一个地说：“的确不是真的！”申屠敦心中很不平静，据理分辩，众人竟群起而攻之，冷嘲热讽，甚至羞辱，他便不再作声了。 回到家里，申屠敦唉声叹气：“我今天才知道权势的威力，可以颠倒是非，混淆真假。” 阅读感悟： This fable story, taken from "Longmenzi Ningdao Ji" by Song Lian of the Ming Dynasty, reveals the corruption of power and interests on people's hearts, as well as the difficulty in distinguishing truth from falsehood in specific environments through the story of Shen Tudun and Lu Sheng. 这个寓言故事选自明朝宋濂的《龙门子凝道记》，通过申屠敦和鲁生的故事，揭示了权势和利益对人心的腐蚀，以及真与假在特定环境下的难以分辨。 生词短语 · unearthed - 挖出的，出土的 The archaeologists discovered an unearthed treasure in the ancient tomb. 考古学家在古墓中发现了一件出土的宝藏。 · intricate - 复杂的，精细的 The intricate patterns on the carpet were a masterpiece of craftsmanship. 地毯上精细的图案是工艺精湛的杰作。 · potion - 药水，魔药 The wizard prepared a potion to heal the wounded knight. 巫师准备了一种药水来治疗受伤的骑士。 · corrosion - 腐蚀 The metal pipe developed corrosion over time due to exposure to water. 由于长时间接触水，金属管道产生了腐蚀。 · echo - 附和，回应 When the leader made a speech, his followers echoed his words with enthusiasm. 当领导发表演讲时，他的追随者们热情地附和了他的话。 · sarcasm - 讽刺，挖苦 Her sarcasm was not lost on him; he understood exactly what she meant. 他没有错过她的讽刺，完全理解了她的意思。 · vanity - 虚荣，浮华 He pursued vanity and wealth all his life, but found no true happiness. 他一生追求虚荣和财富，但从未找到真正的幸福。 · fall in love with - 爱上，喜欢上 She fell in love with him at first sight, despite his humble background. 尽管他出身贫寒，但她却对他一见钟情。 · dig up - 挖出，发掘 The archaeologists dug up ancient artifacts buried under the ground. 考古学家们挖出了埋在地下的古代文物。 · undergo a transformation - 发生转变 After years of hard work, he underwent a transformation and became a successful businessman. 经过多年的努力工作，他发生了转变，成为了一名成功的商人。 · be present - 在场 I was present at the meeting when the decision was made. 当决定做出时，我在场参加了会议。 · reverse right and wrong - 颠倒是非 The corrupt official reversed right and wrong, making the innocent suffer. 那个腐败的官员颠倒是非，让无辜者受苦。 时文阅读 01—皮影 Huazhou shadow puppetry (皮影) is a folk (民俗的) art in Weinan, Shanxi. It’s around for over is 2,000 years. The artists there are working hard to make it even better and more popular. At the age of 14, Xue Hongquan began to learn shadow puppetry. Now, he makes the puppets bigger and move more like people. He also uses new art styles (样式) together with the old ones. In 2015, Xue made a group, and the people in this group were young. Together, they made it more than 10 new shadow puppetry plays. Most of them were popular with the people. In 2023, they made a play about Ne Zha. This made shadow puppets, cartoons, and movies together. It was a big success (成功). Xue thinks it’s important to keep the old art alive (有生气的) . He did a lot of things to make it come true. At last, Huazhou was given the name of “the hometown of Chinese folk culture and art” in 2021. People there are also working hard to protect Huazhou shadow puppetry. Shanxi Province teaches people how to do shadow puppetry and Huazhou often puts on shows in the forest park. Many people come to watch the shows. More than 3, 000 people get jobs in the shadow puppetry industry (产业) in Huazhou, and they make 30 million yuan every year. 1．What did Xue Hongquan do for the puppets? ①Made them bigger         ②Used new art styles with old ones ③Made them move more like people     ④Painted them with bright colors A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 2．When did the group make a play about Ne Zha? A．In 2015. B．In 2014. C．In 2021. D．In 2023. 3．What does the underlined word “protect” mean in Chinese? A．保护 B．废除 C．改变 D．创新 4．What is the fifth paragraph mainly about? A．Huazhou often puts on shows. B．Many people like watching the shows. C．People try their best to make the art better. D．People often teach how to do shadow puppetry. 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．A folk art B．Xue Hongquan and his folk art C．A folk artist D．Huazhou shadow puppetry 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲了薛宏权学习皮影戏并且弘扬这种艺术形式的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Now, he makes the puppets bigger and move more like people. He also uses new art styles (样式) together with the old ones.”可知，薛宏权使皮影更大，将新艺术风格与旧艺术风格相结合，使皮影的动作更像人，因此选①②③。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 2023，they made a play about Ne Zha.”可知，这个团体在2023年演过关于哪吒的戏。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据“People there are also working hard to protect Huazhou shadow puppetry.”可知，此处指保护华州皮影，因此“protect”意思是“保护”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“People there are also working hard to protect Huazhou shadow puppetry. Shanxi Province teaches people how to do shadow puppetry and Huazhou often puts on shows in the forest park. Many people come to watch the shows.”可知，第五段主要介绍了人们尽他们最大的努力使艺术更好。故选C。 5．标题归纳题。根据“Huazhou shadow puppetry (皮影) is a folk (民俗的) art in Weinan, Shanxi. It's around for over is 2.000 years. The artists there are working hard to make it even better and more popular.”以及全文信息可知，本文主要介绍了山西渭南的民间艺术华州皮影戏以及当地艺术家的努力和成就，因此本文的最佳标题为“薛宏权和他的民间艺术皮影戏”。故选B。 时文阅读 02—香山镇 Chinese paper-cutting or jianzhi, is a kind of folk art. People usually use scissors (剪刀) or knives to cut paper. It has a long history of at least 1,500 years. Let’s learn something about paper-cutting. Wonderful meanings Paper-cutting has some wonderful meanings. Some paper-cutting means happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people paste the paper-cutting of “福”on doors or windows. At a wedding, people paste the paper-cutting of “囍”. Why is it red? In China, most people love red. In our mind, red is hope and life, so red is our favourite. We can 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 Most of the paper-cutting is red, but paper-cutting in Shanzhou, Henan Province is black. Black is the best colour there. Shanzhou is a dry place. People make black paper-cutting and wish for rain. Now, paper-cutting gets into many schools. Students can learn how to make paper-cutting at school. Li Jie, a middle school student, says, “It’s really wonderful to change paper into different kinds of pictures, such as flowers and animals. We enjoy it. ” 6．How long is the history of Chinese paper-cutting? 7．Where do people usually paste paper-cutting at the Spring Festival? 8．Why do Chinese people love red? 9．Why do people in Shanzhou paste black paper-cutting? 10．What does Li Jie think of paper-cutting? 【答案】6．At least 1,500 years. 7．On doors or windows. 8．Because in their mind, red is hope and life. 9．To wish for rain. 10．It’s really wonderful. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国剪纸艺术。 6．根据“It has a long history of at least 1,500 years.”可知，中国的剪纸艺术有至少1500年的历史。故填At least 1,500 years. 7．根据“At the Spring Festival, people paste the paper-cutting of ‘福’ on doors or windows.”可知，春节时人们通常在门上或窗户上贴剪纸。故填On doors or windows. 8．根据“In our mind, red is hope and life, so red is our favourite.”可知，在人们心中红色代表希望和生命。故填Because in their mind, red is hope and life. 9．根据“Shanzhou is a dry place. People make black paper-cutting and wish for rain.”可知，山州是个干燥的地方，用黑色是为了祈求下雨。故填To wish for rain. 10．根据“It’s really wonderful to change paper into different kinds of pictures, such as flowers and animals.”可知，Li Jie认为剪纸是奇妙的。故填It’s really wonderful. 话题题型训练板块 Passage A Do you know the sugar figure (糖人)? As a traditional (传统的) Chinese folk (民间的) art, it is really 1 among children and they like it very much. In their eyes, 2 a sugar figure is like doing a magic (魔法). Wang Chunjing, a 33-year-old 3 from Heilongjiang, is such a “magician”. Wang is   4 in the folk art, because both of her grandfather and father are sugar figure 5 . With her father’s help, Wang is a sugar figure master (大师) and has three small stores in 6 hometown now. Every day, many people come to 7 her sugar figures. And twenty of these people want to be her 8 . They want to study the folk art. “I’m very 9 that people are interested in the traditional art,” Wang says. “Making sugar figures bring 10 great happiness and joy (欢乐). I hope to teach more people about the art, so that they can get the same joy as me.” 1．A．popular B．boring C．difficult D．relaxing 2．A．eating B．making C．listening D．talking 3．A．child B．student C．man D．woman 4．A．busy B．kind C．interested D．lazy 5．A．artists B．students C．visitors D．farmers 6．A．my B．your C．her D．his 7．A．make B．buy C．do D．sell 8．A．teachers B．artists C．classmates D．students 9．A．happy B．sad C．worried D．scared 10．A．her B．me C．him D．them 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．C 7．B 8．D 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了糖人艺术大师——王春晶。 1．句意：作为一种传统的民间艺术，它在孩子们中很受欢迎，他们也很喜欢。 popular受欢迎的；boring无聊的；difficult困难的；relaxing放松的。根据“...they like it very much.”可知，孩子们很喜欢这种传统艺术，所以空处指它很受欢迎。故选A。 2．句意：在他们眼中，制作糖人像是在变魔法。 eating吃；making制作；listening听；talking谈论。根据“a sugar figure...”可知，此处表示制作糖人，动名词短语作主语。故选B。 3．句意：来自黑龙江的33岁女性王春晶就是这样的“魔术师”。 child孩子；student学生；man男人；woman女人。根据常识可知，王春晶是一位“女性”糖人艺术家。故选D。 4．句意：王对民间艺术很感兴趣，因为她的祖父和父亲都是糖人艺术家。 busy忙碌的；kind友好的；interested有趣的；lazy懒惰的。be interested in“对……感兴趣”，动词短语。此处指对民间艺术感兴趣。故选C。 5．句意：王对民间艺术很感兴趣，因为她的祖父和父亲都是糖人艺术家。 artists艺术家；students学生；visitors参观者；farmers农民。根据“because both of her grandfather and father are sugar figure...”可知，此处表示她的祖父和父亲都是糖人艺术家。故选A。 6．句意：在父亲的帮助下，王成为一名糖人大师。现在在家乡开了三家小店。 my我的；your你的；her她的；his他的。根据“in...hometown”可知，此处表示在她的家乡，王春晶是女性，故用形容词性物主代词her。故选C。 7．句意：每天有许多人来买她的糖人。 make制作；buy买；do做；sell卖。根据“many people come to...her sugar figures.”可知，此处表示很多人来“买”她的糖人。故选B。 8．句意：其中二十个人想成为她的学生。 teachers教师；artists艺术家；classmates同学；students学生。根据“They want to study the folk art.”可知，空处指想成为她的学生。故选D。 9．句意：“我很高兴人们对传统艺术感兴趣。”王说。 happy高兴的；sad悲伤的；worried担心的；scared害怕的。根据“I’m very...that people are interested in the traditional art”可知，人们对传统艺术感兴趣，王很高兴。故选A。 10．句意：制作糖人给我带来极大的幸福和快乐。 her她的；me我；him他；them他们。“bring”是动词，动词后面用宾格，此处是直接引用王说的话，用第一人称宾格。故选B。 Passage B Funny action, Chinese kung fu, and the Monkey King. If you want to re-experience the adventures of Journey to the West, then Unruly Heroes, a 2D action game by Magic Design Studios (MDS) in France, is for you. The game is an example where international talent meets traditional Chinese culture. “Creating a game based on the novel, Journey to the West, has actually been my dream since I entered this profession.” said Lu Yang, CEO and creative director of MDS. “It is a very dramatic tale set in a big, imaginary world. Every character is described vividly.” “Everyone in China knows the story, but in European countries or the US, few people know about Journey to the West. I think such a fascinating story should be introduced to more people,” he said. Released in January, Unruly Heroes has received an 80 percent positive reaction on STEAM. The game features a unique-story and cast of characters, where players can alternate between four characters: Wukong, Sanzang, Kihong and Sandmonk. The creative team combines many Chinese cultural-elements with the art design, building an immersive world of art, animation and a taste of Chinese folk music. “Our goal is to introduce Journey to the West to the world, and be accepted by players from different cultural backgrounds,” Lu said. Set against lush (豪华的) environments and a hand-drawn art style, Unruly Heroes updates the Journey to the West classic tale into an adventure that is more colorful, humorous and attractive to people in modern times. As Lu introduced, the game differed a lot compared with the original story. “For example, we reimagined White Bone Spirit as the owner of a beauty salon, so players need to destroy her mask to defeat her.” Lu believes that Chinese culture has strong potential to reach a broader audience, but it needs the efforts of more companies and creative minds. “We can add Chinese cultural elements into products that are accessible to people around the world. Video games, film and TV series, and other cultural and entertainment products resonate (共鸣) easily internationally,” he said. “I am not a scholar; I simply want to do what I can to present a story I love to more people far and wide,” Lu added. 11．The writer mentions the example of White Bone Spirit in order to _________. A．explain why Unruly Heroes changes the story in Journey to the West B．compare the story in Unruly Heroes with that in Journey to the West C．show how Unruly Heroes modernize the story in Journey to the West D．criticize Unruly Heroes for changing the story in Journey to the West 12．The word “accessible to” means ________. A．likely to interest B．easy to reach C．possible to upset D．hard to attract 13．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Unruly Heroes: A Tale that Continues to Develop B．Unruly Heroes: A Method that Makes a Difference C．Unruly Heroes: An Effort that Creates Traditional Culture D．Unruly Heroes: A Game that Takes Chinese Culture Abroad 【答案】11．C 12．B 13．D 【导语】本文主要讲了《不羁英雄》：一款将中国文化带到国外的游戏。 11．细节理解题。根据“Set against lush (豪华的) environments and a hand-drawn art style...‘For example, we reimagined White Bone Spirit as the owner of a beauty salon, so players need to destroy her mask to defeat her.’”可知，作者以白骨精为例进行论述，是为了展示《西游记》中不羁的英雄如何使故事现代化。故选C。 12．词句猜测题。根据“We can add Chinese cultural elements into products that are accessible to people around the world.”可知，在产品中加入中国文化元素，是想让全世界的人都能接触到。故划线词“accessible to”意为“易于接触”。故选B。 13．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲了《不羁英雄》：一款将中国文化带到国外的游戏。故选D。 Passage C 任务型阅读：阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。 Chinese paper-cutting (剪纸) is a kind of folk art. People usually use knives to cut paper. It has a long history of about 1,500 years. Let’s learn something about paper-cutting.     Wonderful meanings     Paper-cutting has some wonderful meanings. Some paper-cuttings mean happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people usually paste (粘贴) “Fu” on doors or windows.     Why is it red?     In China, people always love red because it is hope and life. We can 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     Many of the paper-cuttings are red, but paper-cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are black. Black is the best color there. Shanzhou is a dry (干的) place. People make black paper-cuttings and wish (希望) for rain.     Now, paper-cutting gets into many schools. Students can learn how to make paper-cutting at school. Li Jie, a middle school student, “I think paper-cutting is beautiful. We all love it.” 14．How long is the history of Chinese paper-cutting? It has a long history of . 15．Where do people usually paste “Fu”? They usually paste “Fu” . 16．Why do Chinese people love red? Because it is . 17．What color are the paper-cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province? The paper-cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are . 18．What does Li Jie think of paper-cutting? He thinks paper-cutting is . 【答案】14．about 1,500 years 15．on doors or windows 16．hope and life 17．black 18．beautiful 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了剪纸艺术。 14．根据“It has a long history of about 1,500 years.”可知，它有大约1500年的悠久历史。故填about 1,500 years。 15．根据“people usually paste (粘贴) ‘Fu’ on doors or windows”可知，人们通常把“福”字贴在门或窗户上。故填on doors or windows。 16．根据“In China, people always love red because it is hope and life.”可知，在中国，人们总是喜欢红色，因为它是希望和生命。故填hope and life。 17．根据“Many of the paper-cuttings are red, but paper-cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are black.”可知，许多剪纸是红色的，但河南陕州的剪纸是黑色的。故填black。 18．根据“I think paper-cutting is beautiful.”可知，Li Jie认为剪纸是美丽的。故填beautiful。 Passage D 从下面方框中选择恰当的词或短语并用其正确形式填入短文中，使短文通顺正确（每词或短语只用一次）。 after, put, center, common, take, more than, happy, show, lively, these Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. Chinese paper cutting, or jianzhi, is a kind of folk (民间的) art. It’s a way 19 people’s hope and feelings. It has a history of 20 1,500 years. Paper cutting sounds very easy but it can be difficult. Red paper is usually used as good luck. Red is connected with 21 in Chinese culture. The most 22 pictures are flowers, animals, xi and fu. They are 23 on windows, doors, and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck. Chinese clay (陶土) art is well known and popular all over the country. Now many kids learn to make it in schools or even shopping 24 . To make Chinese clay art, the clay is shaped by hand into things, such as cute children or 25 characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story. 26 the things get dry in the air, they are fired at a very high heat and then polished (抛光) and painted. It 27 several weeks to complete everything. Although they look so small, they look very real. 28 small pieces of clay show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. 【答案】 19．to show 20．more than 21．happiness 22．common 23．put 24．centers 25．lively 26．After 27．takes 28．These 【导语】本文讲述了中国的传统艺术形式。 19．句意：它是表达人们的希望和感受的一种方式。根据“people’s hope and feelings”及备选词汇可知，此处应用show表示“表示，表达”，根据“a way”可知此处应用其不定式作定语。故填to show。 20．句意：它有1500多年的历史。根据“a history of”和“1,500 years”可知，此处表示历史时长，应是一种概数的表达，more than“多于，超过”符合语境。故填more than。 21．句意：在中国文化中，红色与幸福有关。根据上文“Red paper is usually used as good luck.”可知，红纸有好运的意头，也跟好事、幸福相关，介词with后接happy的名词happiness作宾语。故填happiness。 22．句意：最常见的图案是花、动物、喜和福。根据“flowers, animals, xi and fu”可知，花、动物、喜和福是最常见的剪纸图案，用common表示“常见的”，修饰名词pictures。故填common。 23．句意：它们被放在窗户，作为好运的象征。根据“on windows, doors, and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck”可知，此处指剪纸被放置在窗户上，put“放置”符合语境，主语They指代剪纸，和动词put之间是被动关系；根据空前are提示可知此处应用put的过去分词。故填put。 24．句意：现在，很多孩子在学校甚至是购物中心学习制作陶艺作品。shopping center“购物中心”，此处应用其复数形式表泛指。故填centers。 25．句意：为了制作中国泥塑艺术，泥塑是手工塑造的，比如可爱的孩子或中国童话或历史故事中生动的人物。根据“characters from a Chinese fairy tale or historical story”可知，此处应用备选词汇lively来表示这些人物形象生动活泼。故填lively。 26．句意：待这些东西在空气中干燥后，用高温烧制，然后抛光和涂漆。根据“they are fired at a very high heat and then polished (抛光) and painted”可知，当这些东西在空气中风干后，然后抛光和涂漆，应用after引导时间状语从句，位于句首，首字母要大写。故填After。 27．句意：完成这一切需要几个星期的时间。It takes some time to do sth“做某事要花多长时间”，句子采用一般现在时，主语为It，谓语用动词take的三单形式。故填takes。 28．句意：这些小陶件展示了所有中国人对生活和美丽的热爱。根据“small pieces of clay (小陶片)”可知，此处应用备选词汇these来指代上文提到的这些小陶件。位于句首，首字母大写。故填These。 Passage E 中国结是中国特有的民间手工编结(hand knitting)艺术，具有独特的东方特色，假如你是一名来自中国的交换生，现就读于英国一所学校。请你根据下面思维导图，写一篇介绍中国结的短文。 要求：1. 必须包含思维导图提示信息； 2. 文中不得出现真实的姓名、校名等相关信息； 3. 80~100个单词。开头已给，不计入总词数。 Chinese knot Chinese knot is a special art of folk hand knitting in China. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Chinese knot Chinese knot is a special art of folk hand knitting in China. Chinese knot is a form of Chinese traditional art. Chinese knot appeared in ancient times. It is said that it developed an art form in the Tang and Song Dynasties and got popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Chinese knot has different colors. However, red is used most. Because it is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Different kinds of knots can be used as decorations. Also, people hang the knots in rooms, cars or mobile phones. Chinese knot can be seen in different parts of China, so they are very popular with people. Chinese knot also stands for Chinese traditional culture and art. Let’s protect it and pass it on. 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇说明文，为材料作文； ②时态：时态为一般现在时及一般过去时； ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生注意不要遗漏，适当增加细节，表述完整。 [写作步骤] 第一步，表明写作意图，引入中国结的主题； 第二步，介绍中国结的具体历史； 第三步，介绍中国结的颜色、样式及用途等； 第四步，介绍中国结的现状。 第五步，书写结语，对文章作出总结。 [亮点词汇] ①a symbol of……的象征 ②different kinds of不同种类的 ③be popular with受……欢迎 [高分句型] ①Because it is a symbol of good luck and prosperity.（because引导的原因状语从句） ②It is said that it developed an art form in the Tang and Song Dynasties and got popular in the Ming and Oing Dynasties.（that引导的宾语从句） 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$