2025年中考任务型阅读问答题周练(第14周)

中考任务型阅读问答题周练（第14周）

A篇

In ancient China, Pei Ju was a government official who served during both the Sui and Tang dynasties, but he had very different reputations（名声） in these two periods.

According to historical records, Pei often flattered (奉承) Emperor Yangdi of the Sui Dynasty.He never disagreed with the emperor's ideas even though he knew they might be wrong.Knowing that Emperor Yangdi was very warlike, Pei suggested fighting many wars. This, however, led to Sui's downfall, because the wars cost too much.

When the Tang Dynasty was set up, Pei started to work for the new government. He seemed to become a totally different person. Instead of flattering Emperor Taizong, Pei always spoke out against his wrongs and tried his best to help Taizong make the right decisions.

Why did Pei change? According to Chinese historian Sima Guang, Pei was affected by who he worked for. Emperor Yangdi hated to be criticized (#t iF*), while Emperor Taizong loved to hear honest and direct advice.

What we can learn from the story, however, is that the conditions around may have a great influence on us. A good environment encourages you to do good acts, while a bad one may lead you to do bad things. That's why people say "a fine bird rests only on a fine tree, and a virtuous minister only serves a virtuous master（良禽择木而栖，贤臣择主而事）”.On the other hand, the story also shows that only those who are willing to hear criticism can benefit (获益) from it. It's good for the government officials to be open-minded and welcome honest and direct advice.

This also applies to us. Do you want fake friends who only please you but don't care about you, or true friends who can sincerely point out your mistakes? It's up to you.

回答下面5个问题，每小题答案不超过6个词。

1. What was Pei Ju in ancient China?

                                                                              

2. How many emperors did Pei work for?

                                                                         

3. Why did Sui Dynasty fall down?

                                                                        

4. Who affected Pei Ju more according to the passage?

                                                                            

5. What does the story want to tell us?

                                                                          

 

 

B篇

 Zhangzhou hand puppetry（漳州布袋木偶戏）has a history of over 1,000 years. Hand puppet shows need performers to have direct control of their hands. A performer often uses the palm (手掌) as the body of the puppet and the index finger to support the head, while the thumb and the other three fingers support the left and right arms. Highly skilled artists can perform with two puppets, each with different personalities, at the same time. In 2006, Zhangzhou hand puppetry was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage.

Zhuang Yanhong is a 55-year-old inheritor（传承人） of Zhangzhou hand puppetry. She was born into a "hand puppetry family". So, her love for it started in her childhood. "My father is a national-level inheritor and my mother a costume designer for hand puppets," said Zhuang.

Zhuang has studied in a professional art school since the age of 10 and was able to perform with masters across the country at age 16.

According to Zhuang, hand puppet shows become less popular with the rise of TV dramas. To save the old art and make it alive again, creative inheritors have been doing what they can to give it a modern touch. "The puppetry has become much more realistic after flexible （灵活的） arms and legs with joints (关节) were invented. It has also borrowed from other show forms like Peking Opera, modern TV drama and animation,": Zhuang said.

 Zhuang believes the art has a bright future. "There is no limit (限制) to hand puppetry because it often needs much imagination and creativity in nature. I think it will have a more creative form in the future."

 

1. Which finger does the performer use to control the head of the hand puppets?

                                                                         

2. When did Zhuang Yanhong begin to study in an art school?

                                                                       

3.Why do hand puppet shows become less popular now?

                                                                           

4.What will hand puppetry be like in the future according to Zhuang?

                                                                       

5. What do you think of Zhangzhou hand puppetry？（请自拟一句话作答）