热点话题04 文化传统及发展利用（话题阅读精练）英语高一通用版

热点话题04 文化传统及发展利用 教材相关主题 教材 单元 主题 人教版2019必修二 Unit 1 文化遗产及其保护 人教版2019必修二 Unit 4 国家与民族的历史发展进程等 外研版2019必修二 Unit 2 不同民族文化习俗与传统节日 译林版2020必修二 Unit 3 节日与风俗 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 新闻类 325 传统戏剧用创新和改编的办法，顺应时代潮流，吸引年轻观众 Passage 2 阅读理解 记叙文 313 一名外国人学习中国书法的经历 Passage 3 阅读理解 说明文 313 中医是中国文化符号，中国社会达成推动和创新中医的共识，政府支持中医发展的政策。 Passage 4 阅读理解 说明文 181 中国传统节日元宵节的庆祝活动和意义。 Passage 5 阅读理解 记叙文 301 苏州刺绣艺术家姚建萍的刺绣生涯、技艺成就以及她如何通过刺绣传播中国文化。 Passage 6 阅读理解 说明文 276 中国皮影戏这一古老艺术形式，包括其起源、发展、面临的现状以及未来的发展态势 素材积累 主题简析 本专题的主题语境为 “文化传统及发展利用”，该主题在英语课程标准中是关于 “人与社会” 这一主题语境下的子话题。它聚焦于人类社会发展进程中所形成的各种文化传统，以及在现代社会背景下，如何对这些文化传统进行保护、传承与合理利用，以促进文化的延续和发展，增进不同文化间的交流与理解。文化传统是人类文明的瑰宝，涵盖了艺术、文学、习俗、传统技艺等多个方面，通过对这一主题的学习，学生能够拓宽国际视野，增强文化意识，提升跨文化交际能力，同时树立对本国文化的认同感与自豪感，培养保护和传承文化遗产的责任感。 句子积累 It is well - known that...：众所周知…… 例如：It is well - known that the Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage.（众所周知，长城是中国文化遗产的象征。） ...play an important role in...：…… 在…… 中发挥重要作用 例如：Traditional festivals play an important role in preserving our cultural traditions.（传统节日在保护我们的文化传统中发挥着重要作用。） With the development of...,...：随着…… 的发展，…… 例如：With the development of modern technology, new ways are being explored to protect and display cultural relics.（随着现代技术的发展，人们正在探索保护和展示文物的新方法。） It is necessary for us to...：我们有必要…… 例如：It is necessary for us to inherit and carry forward our excellent traditional culture.（我们有必要继承和发扬我们优秀的传统文化。） Not only...but also...：不但…… 而且…… 例如：Protecting cultural heritage not only helps to maintain our cultural identity but also promotes cultural exchange.（保护文化遗产不但有助于维护我们的文化身份，而且促进文化交流。） There is no doubt that...：毫无疑问…… 例如：There is no doubt that intangible cultural heritage is an important part of our cultural wealth.（毫无疑问，非物质文化遗产是我们文化财富的重要组成部分。） be of great significance：具有重大意义 例如：The revival of traditional handicrafts is of great significance for the development of local culture.（传统手工艺的复兴对当地文化的发展具有重大意义。） be regarded as...：被视为…… 例如：The Spring Festival is regarded as the most important traditional festival in China.（春节被视为中国最重要的传统节日。） 必备词块 cultural heritage文化遗产 traditional customs传统习俗 intangible cultural heritage非物质文化遗产 cultural relics文物 inherit and carry forward继承和发扬 preserve and protect保存与保护 cultural diversity文化多样性 cultural exchange文化交流 revitalize traditional culture振兴传统文化 make full use of充分利用 实战演练 Passage 1 Adaptation and innovation (创新) of traditional opera has been an important trend (趋势) in Chinese opera circle in recent years. In order to attract young audience of new generation and catch up with the time, traditional opera circle makes efforts to create new works. In recent years, traditional opera has come across the change of time and society. It gradually lost the main elderly audience and was not attractive for the young. In order to find new opportunities, using modern sound, light and digital stage effects, China’s traditional Peking Opera, also known as jingju, attracts young people in a fashionable and innovative way, as the classic art faces an aging audience. The centuries-old Tianleyuan Theater in Beijing has introduced fashionable performances of Peking Opera. The opera combines instrumental music (器乐), vocal performance, mime (哑剧表演), dance and acrobatics (杂技). Tianleyuan has a jingju art experience section and fashionable performances. It has attracted more than 2,000 audience members, mostly young people, according to theater staff. “Good art should keep pace with the times, so does jingju,” said Zhang Zishang, a 22-year-old performer of The Drunken Beauty, one of the classic jingju plays performed in the theater. “I feel today’s performance is very special,” Zhang added. She was born into a family of jingju performers and has had 10 years of stage experience. “Innovation is good, but we must also carry on the basic parts of jingju,” another young performer Deng said. According to Deng, innovation is perhaps the best way for jingju to deal with the problem of an aging audience. The theatre has made successful attempts to combine jingju with local opera forms such as ballet when organizing performances abroad. “Innovation can help traditional arts go further. We are happy to see many young faces, and some of them even come twice to experience the ‘new’ art,” she added. 1．What’s the main reason for innovation in the traditional Peking Opera (jingju) according to the passage? A．To compete with movies and television shows. B．To reduce production costs for performances. C．To replace the old performers with younger ones. D．To attract younger audience and deal with an aging audience base. 2．What do we know about Tianleyuan Theater? A．It has attracted many young audience. B．It will create a special jingju art experience section. C．It shortens the length of traditional opera plays greatly. D．It uses instrumental music and vocal performance only. 3．In the passage, what does “keep pace with the times” mentioned in paragraph 5 mean for jingju? A．Completely replacing traditional parts with modern innovations. B．To ignore the preferences of younger generations. C．To develop and adapt to present tastes while keeping basic parts. D．Focusing only on the tastes of elderly audience members. 4．What’s Deng’s attitude towards the innovation of jingju? A．Doubtful. B．Negative. C．Indifferent. D．Supportive. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【答案】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是传统戏剧用创新和改编的办法，顺应时代潮流，吸引年轻观众。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In order to attract young audience of new generation and catch up with the time, traditional opera circle makes efforts to create new works.(为了吸引新一代年轻观众，跟上时代步伐，传统戏曲界努力创作新作品)”以及第二段中“as the classic art faces an aging audience.(因为这门经典艺术正面临着观众老龄化的问题)”可知，传统京剧创新的主要原因是为了吸引年轻观众并应对观众老龄化的问题。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Tianleyuan has a jingju art experience section and fashionable performances. It has attracted more than 2,000 audience members, mostly young people, according to theater staff.(天乐园设有京剧艺术体验区和时尚表演。据剧院工作人员介绍，这里已经吸引了2000多名观众，其中大部分是年轻人)”可知，天乐园剧院吸引了许多年轻观众。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据第五段中““Good art should keep pace with the times, so does jingju,” said Zhang Zishang, a 22-year-old performer of The Drunken Beauty, one of the classic jingju plays performed in the theater.(“好的艺术应该与时俱进，京剧也是如此，”在该剧院演出的经典京剧剧目《贵妃醉酒》的22岁演员张子尚说)”以及后文“Innovation is good, but we must also carry on the basic parts of jingju(创新是好的，但我们也必须传承京剧的基本部分)”可知，对于京剧来说，“与时俱进”意味着在保持基本部分的同时，发展和适应现在的品味。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“According to Deng, innovation is perhaps the best way for jingju to deal with the problem of an aging audience.(邓认为，创新或许是京剧应对观众老龄化问题的最佳途径)”以及“Innovation can help traditional arts go further.(创新可以帮助传统艺术走得更远)”可知，邓对京剧的创新持支持态度。故选D。 Passage 2 As a foreigner living in China, I showed great interest in the beautiful, various characters (文字) that seemed to hold so much meaning and history. Wanting to learn more, I decided to start a journey to learn Chinese calligraphy (中国书法), an ancient and great art form in China. Little did I know, I was about to be lost in a world of patience and self-expression. I began by researching the history of Chinese calligraphy and the different styles: the bold and strong oracle bone script (甲骨文), the elegant and flowing grass script, and the standard script, which is used in modern Chinese writing. Armed with this knowledge, I found out a local calligraphy teacher and began my lessons. My first few attempts were clumsy, as I struggled to grasp the brush and control the ink. It was challenging to keep the correct posture and balance while writing, and I found myself tired after hours of practice. However, my teacher encouraged me to keep going and not be discouraged by my lack of experience. Over time, I came to realize that the fundamental essence (精髓) of Chinese calligraphy is not simply the writing itself but also the spirit and feelings behind it. Each stroke (笔画) and each character have their own distinct rhythm and cadence (抑扬顿挫). The more I practiced, the more I became used to this pattern, and my writing began to flow more freely. My journey to learn Chinese calligraphy has not only deepened my appreciation for Chinese culture but also taught me valuable life lessons. It has taught me the importance of patience, perseverance, and self-expression. Now, when I look at Chinese characters, I see not just their beauty but also the stories and emotions they hold within. 1．What inspired the author to learn Chinese calligraphy? A．Its popularity in modern Chinese society. B．The simple process of mastering basic techniques. C．The beauty and historical depth of Chinese characters. D．A requirement for living in China. 2．Which calligraphy style is used in modern Chinese writing? A．Standard script. B．Grass script. C．Oracle bone script. D．Running script. 3．What was the author’s challenge in learning calligraphy? A．Understanding historical scripts. B．Having trouble keeping the right posture and balance. C．Interpreting the rhythm of strokes (笔画节奏). D．Finding time for practice. 4．According to the text, what does Chinese calligraphy fundamentally express? A．Technical perfection in writing. B．Speed and efficiency of creation. C．The spirit and emotions behind characters D．Strict adherence (坚持) to traditional rules. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【答案】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是一名外国人学习中国书法的经历。 1．细节理解题。由第一段中“As a foreigner living in China, I showed great interest in the beautiful, various characters (文字) that seemed to hold so much meaning and history. Wanting to learn more, I decided to start a journey to learn Chinese calligraphy (中国书法), an ancient and great art form in China.(作为一名生活在中国的外国人，我对那些美丽、多样的文字表现出极大的兴趣，这些文字似乎蕴含着如此多的意义和历史。为了学习更多，我决定开始一段学习中国书法的旅程，这是中国一种古老而伟大的艺术形式)”可知，文章第一段明确提到作者被汉字的“美丽、多样”以及“蕴含的意义和历史”所吸引，从而决定学习书法。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。由第二段中“I began by researching the history of Chinese calligraphy and the different styles: the bold and strong oracle bone script (甲骨文), the elegant and flowing grass script, and the standard script, which is used in modern Chinese writing.(我首先研究了中国书法的历史和不同的风格：大胆而强烈的甲骨文、优雅而流畅的草书和现代中国书法中使用的楷书)”可知，楷书（standard script）用于现代中文书写。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。由第三段中“It was challenging to keep the correct posture and balance while writing, and I found myself tired after hours of practice.(在写作时保持正确的姿势和平衡是一项挑战，经过数小时的练习，我发现自己很累)”可知，难以保持适当的姿势和平衡让作者在早期尝试中国书法时受到挑战。故选B项。 4．细节理解题。由第四段中“Over time, I came to realize that the fundamental essence (精髓) of Chinese calligraphy is not simply the writing itself but also the spirit and feelings behind it.(随着时间的推移，我逐渐意识到中国书法的根本本质不仅仅是文字本身，还包括其背后的精神和情感)”可知，中国书法从根本上表达了其背后的精神和情感。故选C项。 Passage 3 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), along with Chinese Kungfu and Peking Opera, is one of China’s cultural symbols recognized worldwide. It is a gem of Chinese civilization, and it has also made great contributions to world civilization by improving people’s health and promoting social progress. There used to be a debate in China about whether TCM or Western medicine was better, and arguments can still be heard today. But actually, TCM and western medicine are two different medical theoretical systems that can not replace each other. In some aspects such as surgery, Western medicine is better than TCM, but in other areas, such as recovery after surgery and treatment of chronic (慢性的) diseases, TCM is more effective. This is why some Chinese hospitals provide both TCM and Western medicine treatments. A combination of both has been accepted by many Chinese people as the most effective treatment. Today, it has reached a consensus to promote and innovate TCM in Chinese society. The Chinese government has formulated policies to support the development and innovation of TCM,with a view to establishing a Chinese healthcare development model paying equal attention to both. The supportive policies of the Chinese Government will focus on three aspects. The first is the strengthening of TCM services in medical institutions. The second is to apply Internet technology to TCM management, including setting up a database containing TCM electronic medical records and prescriptions (处方). The third is to give better play to the advantages of TCM, especially acupuncture (针灸) and naprapathy (推拿). The function of TCM in disease prevention and recovery will also be enhanced. As long as TCM keeps its core strengths and respects the rules of development and innovation, it will surely be able to maintain its vitality and bring more benefits to people in China and the world. 1．What advantage does Western medicine have over TCM? A．It is more effective in surgery. B．It is more successful in recovery after surgery. C．It is a symbol of national civilization. D．It is more effective in treating chronic diseases. 2．What do the underlined words “a consensus” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．A virtue. B．An agreement. C．A mystery. D．An argument. 3．Which of the following aspects is NOT included in the Chinese government supports for TCM? A．It calls on the public to support TCM. B．It combines Internet Technology with TCM. C．It makes better use of the advantages of TCM. D．It increases TCM services in hospitals and medical centers. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．TCM Beats Western Medicine. B．Chinese Government Promotes TCM. C．TCM Breaks New Ground. D．The Significance of TCM. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．C 【答案】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中医是中国文化符号，与西医各有优势，中国社会达成推动和创新中医的共识，还阐述了政府支持中医发展的政策。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“In some aspects such as surgery, Western medicine is better than TCM, but in other areas, such as recovery after surgery and treatment of chronic (慢性的) diseases, TCM is more effective. (在某些方面，如外科手术，西医比中医好，但在其他领域，如术后恢复和慢性病治疗，中医更有效)”可知，西医在外科手术方面比中医更有效。故选A项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Today, it has reached a consensus to promote and innovate TCM in Chinese society. The Chinese government has formulated policies to support the development and innovation of TCM, with a view to establishing a Chinese healthcare development model paying equal attention to both. (如今，中国社会已达成推动和创新中医的……。中国政府制定了支持中医发展和创新的政策，以期建立一个中西医并重的中国医疗保健发展模式)”和常识可推知，中国政府制定了支持中医发展和创新的政策，以期建立一个中西医并重的中国医疗保健发展模式，这是建立在推动和创新中医的共识的基础之上的，所以划线短语“a consensus”意思是“一致意见，共识”，与B项“An agreement”同义。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The first is the strengthening of TCM services in medical institutions. The second is to apply Internet technology to TCM management, including setting up a database containing TCM electronic medical records and prescriptions (处方). The third is to give better play to the advantages of TCM, especially acupuncture (针灸) and naprapathy (推拿). (一是加强医疗机构的中医服务。二是将互联网技术应用于中医管理，包括建立一个包含中医电子病历和处方的数据库。三是更好地发挥中医的优势，特别是针灸和推拿)”可知，政府支持中医发展包括加强中医服务、结合互联网技术、发挥中医优势等方面，未提及号召公众支持中医。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第三段“Today, it has reached a consensus to promote and innovate TCM in Chinese society. The Chinese government has formulated policies to support the development and innovation of TCM, with a view to establishing a Chinese healthcare development model paying equal attention to both. (如今，中国社会已达成推动和创新中医的共识。中国政府制定了支持中医发展和创新的政策，以期建立一个中西医并重的中国医疗保健发展模式)”以及第四段对政府支持政策具体方面的阐述可知，文章重点强调了中医在当下得到推动和创新，有新的发展。故C项“TCM Breaks New Ground. (中医开辟新领域)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选C项。 Passage 4 The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. On this day, people go out to enjoy the beautiful lanterns. Lanterns of various shapes and colours are hung in the streets and parks. Some are made in the shape of animals, while others depict famous scenes from history or legends. There is also a tradition of guessing lantern riddles. People write riddles on the lanterns, and others try to guess the answers. It is a very interesting activity that can test people’s wisdom. Another important activity is eating tangyuan. Tangyuan is a kind of glutinous rice ball with sweet fillings. It symbolizes reunion and happiness. Families usually sit together and eat tangyuan, enjoying the festive atmosphere. In some places, there are also lion and dragon dances. The dancers perform vividly, bringing a lively and joyous atmosphere to the festival. The Lantern Festival is a festival full of joy and cultural connotations. It makes people feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture. 1．When does the Lantern Festival take place? A．On the 1st day of the first lunar month. B．On the 5th day of the first lunar month. C．On the 15th day of the first lunar month. D．On the 20th day of the first lunar month. 2．What do people do to enjoy the Lantern Festival? A．They watch fireworks. B．They go out to see the lanterns. C．They hold a concert. D．They go skiing. 3．What is the tradition of guessing on the lanterns? A．Guessing lantern riddles. B．Guessing the price of the lanterns. C．Guessing the maker of the lanterns. D．Guessing the material of the lanterns. 4．What does tangyuan symbolize? A．Wealth and good fortune. B．Reunion and happiness. C．Longevity and health. D．Success and progress. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【答案】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统节日元宵节的庆祝活动和意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. (元宵节是中国的一个传统节日，在农历正月十五。)”可知，元宵节在农历正月十五。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“On this day, people go out to enjoy the beautiful lanterns. (在这一天，人们会出去欣赏美丽的灯笼。)”可知，人们会出去看灯笼来庆祝元宵节。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“There is also a tradition of guessing lantern riddles. People write riddles on the lanterns, and others try to guess the answers. (还有猜灯谜的传统。人们把谜语写在灯笼上，其他人则试着猜出答案。)”可知，灯笼上的传统是猜灯谜。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Tangyuan is a kind of glutinous rice ball with sweet fillings. It symbolizes reunion and happiness. (汤圆是一种带有甜馅的糯米球。它象征着团圆和幸福。)”可知，汤圆象征着团圆和幸福。故选B。 Passage 5 Ever since she was a young girl, Yao Jianping, a well-known artist from Suzhou, East China’s Jiangsu Province, has been creating Suzhou Embroidery (刺绣), one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world and the most representative type of Chinese embroidery. Born to a Suzhou Embroidery family, Yao has a pair of skillful hands. She began to learn embroidery from her mother when she was 7 or 8 years old. By the age of 17, she focused solely on improving her skills at Suzhou Embroidery. It takes a moment to discover beauty, but it takes a long time to create beauty. After years of studying, she finally transformed her art from the level of “looking lifelike” to “being alive”. All she needs are a needle and a few silk threads. Then with her magical hands, anything can happen. Her traditional techniques and innovative skills have won her the title “Master of Folk Arts and Crafts” from UNESCO. With a simple needle moving up and down on a piece of cloth, a delicate flower begins to take shape under her hands. Watching Yao Jianping doing embroidery is just like watching a ballet performance of fingers. It is both elegant and skillful. Yao uses this millennia-old art to depict (描绘) the age of today. She not only produced a series of works representing the highest level of contemporary Suzhou Embroidery but also managed to get the fine art to reach more ordinary people. Yao has launched new products with Suzhou Embroidery elements, including Chinese qipao dresses. She has become better known around the world in the past few years, since her works began being presented as national gifts to world leaders. In 2015, British Queen Elizabeth II received a fine piece of Suzhou Embroidery as a gift. 1．How did Yao improve her skills? A．By discovering beauty in life. B．By years of constant studying. C．By seeking help from her mother. D．By changing the traditional techniuqes. 2．Why does the writer mention ballet performance in paragraph 3? A．To present Yao’s excellent embroidering skills. B．To explain why embroidery works are so fascinating. C．To introduce how Yao is inspired by other forms of arts. D．To demonstrate the similarity between dancing and embroidering. 3．What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A．There are few traditional elements in Yao’s works. B．It’s difficult for average people to learn about fine arts. C．Yao tries to spread Chinese culture through embroidery. D．No one can make better Suzhou Embroidery works than Yao. 4．Which of the following can best describe Yao Jianping? A．Caring and easy-going. B．Selfless and open-minded. C．Generous and strong-willed. D．Creative and hard-working. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 【答案】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了苏州刺绣艺术家姚建萍的刺绣生涯、技艺成就以及她如何通过刺绣传播中国文化。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“After years of studying, she finally transformed her art from the level of “looking lifelike” to “being alive”. (经过多年的学习，她终于将自己的艺术从“看起来栩栩如生”的水平转变为“活灵活现”。)”可知，姚建萍通过多年不断的学习提升了技艺。故选B。 2．推理判断题。第二段中“Watching Yao Jianping doing embroidery is just like watching a ballet performance of fingers. It is both elegant and skillful. (看姚建萍刺绣，就像看一场手指的芭蕾表演，既优雅又娴熟。)”可知，将刺绣比作芭蕾，是为了展现她精湛的刺绣技巧。故选A。 3．推理判断题。第三段中“She not only produced a series of works representing the highest level of contemporary Suzhou Embroidery but also managed to get the fine art to reach more ordinary people. Yao has launched new products with Suzhou Embroidery elements, including Chinese qipao dresses.  (她不仅创作了一系列代表当代苏州刺绣最高水平的作品，还成功让这门精美的艺术走进了更多普通人的生活。姚建萍推出了带有苏州刺绣元素的新产品，其中包括中式旗袍。)”可知，姚建萍通过苏绣传播中国文化。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段中“After years of studying, she finally transformed her art from the level of “looking lifelike” to “being alive”. (经过多年的学习，她终于将自己的艺术从“看起来栩栩如生”的水平转变为“活灵活现”。)”可知，她很勤奋，第四段中“Yao has launched new products with Suzhou Embroidery elements, including Chinese qipao dresses. (姚推出了带有苏州刺绣元素的新产品，其中包括中式旗袍。)”可知，她富有创造力。故选D。 Passage 6 Chinese shadow puppetry, or Piyingxi, is one of the most ancient art forms to make use of light and shadow, originating thousands of years. On January 1, 2023, the China National Arts and Crafts Museum, also known as the China Intangible Culture Heritage Museum, arranged an exhibition (展览) of shadow puppetry from the northwestern province of Shaanxi, showcasing more than 200 exhibits and artifacts (文物) on this longstanding art. The history of the art can date back to the Han Dynasty, with Shaanxi considered one of its birthplace. Widely distributed (分布) across China, especially in rural areas, its many genres change according to the different culture of each location. Generally, each change is a combination of art forms involving painting, carving, music, opera performance and storytelling. Nowadays, as art and entertainment have become more diverse, not only in various forms, but also easy to attract attention, shadow puppetry has finally lost its popularity. If there is no protection, it is likely to disappear in a certain period of time. However, artists and enthusiasts who have always taken a deep love for this art form have found new ways to help it survive. Many shadow puppetry museums have been established to show people the traditional development of shadow play. This art form also has been introduced to the primary school students, building up their love for it from an early age. In 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, allowing this traditional art form to be alive again. This is not only good news for shadow puppetry lovers, but for our future generations. 1．What can be learnt from the article about shadow puppetry? A．Shadow puppetry is worth appreciating and protecting. B．Shadow puppetry is the most ancient art forms in China. C．The forms of shadow puppetry is the same in each area. D．Less and less people will learn about shadow puppetry. 2．Why is shadow puppetry less popular? A．It is only popular among people living in the countryside. B．The performers are lacking in experience in displaying it. C．Other forms of entertainments are more attractive to people. D．Its changing genres are too hard for people to understand. 3．What is the purpose of the author in writing this article? A．To inform us of shadow puppetry and its current situation. B．To explain the reason why people don’t like shadow puppetry. C．To call for us to pay more visit to shadow puppetry museums. D．To introduce to us the interesting history of shadow puppetry. 4．How does the author feel about shadow puppetry’ s future? A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Uncertain. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 【答案】这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国皮影戏这一古老艺术形式，包括其起源、发展、面临的现状以及未来的发展态势。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“Generally, each change is a combination of art forms involving painting, carving, music, opera performance and storytelling.(通常，每一种变化都是绘画、雕刻、音乐、戏曲表演和讲故事等艺术形式的结合)” 可知，皮影戏具有艺术欣赏价值；再根据第四段 “If there is no protection, it is likely to disappear in a certain period of time.(如果不加以保护，它很可能在一定时期内消失)” 可推断出皮影戏值得保护。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“Nowadays, as art and entertainment have become more diverse, not only in various forms, but also easy to attract attention, shadow puppetry has finally lost its popularity.(如今，随着艺术和娱乐变得更加多样化，不仅形式多样，而且容易吸引注意力，皮影戏最终失去了它的受欢迎程度)” 可知，皮影戏不那么受欢迎是因为其他形式的娱乐对人们更有吸引力。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“The history of the art can date back to the Han Dynasty(这种艺术的历史可以追溯到汉代)”根据第四段 “Nowadays, as art and entertainment have become more diverse, not only in various forms, but also easy to attract attention, shadow puppetry has finally lost its popularity.(如今，随着艺术和娱乐变得更加多样化，不仅形式多样，而且容易吸引注意力，皮影戏最终失去了它的受欢迎程度)”，所以作者写这篇文章的目的是告知我们皮影戏及其现状。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, allowing this traditional art form to be alive again. This is not only good news for shadow puppetry lovers, but for our future generations.(2011 年，中国皮影戏被列入联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录，让这种传统艺术形式重获生机。这不仅对皮影戏爱好者来说是个好消息，对我们的后代来说也是如此)” 可知，作者对皮影戏的未来充满希望。故选B。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 热点话题04 文化传统及发展利用 教材相关主题 教材 单元 主题 人教版2019必修二 Unit 1 文化遗产及其保护 人教版2019必修二 Unit 4 国家与民族的历史发展进程等 外研版2019必修二 Unit 2 不同民族文化习俗与传统节日 译林版2020必修二 Unit 3 节日与风俗 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 新闻类 325 传统戏剧用创新和改编的办法，顺应时代潮流，吸引年轻观众 Passage 2 阅读理解 记叙文 313 一名外国人学习中国书法的经历 Passage 3 阅读理解 说明文 313 中医是中国文化符号，中国社会达成推动和创新中医的共识，政府支持中医发展的政策。 Passage 4 阅读理解 说明文 181 中国传统节日元宵节的庆祝活动和意义。 Passage 5 阅读理解 记叙文 301 苏州刺绣艺术家姚建萍的刺绣生涯、技艺成就以及她如何通过刺绣传播中国文化。 Passage 6 阅读理解 说明文 276 中国皮影戏这一古老艺术形式，包括其起源、发展、面临的现状以及未来的发展态势 主题简析素材积累 本专题的主题语境为 “文化传统及发展利用”，该主题在英语课程标准中是关于 “人与社会” 这一主题语境下的子话题。它聚焦于人类社会发展进程中所形成的各种文化传统，以及在现代社会背景下，如何对这些文化传统进行保护、传承与合理利用，以促进文化的延续和发展，增进不同文化间的交流与理解。文化传统是人类文明的瑰宝，涵盖了艺术、文学、习俗、传统技艺等多个方面，通过对这一主题的学习，学生能够拓宽国际视野，增强文化意识，提升跨文化交际能力，同时树立对本国文化的认同感与自豪感，培养保护和传承文化遗产的责任感。 句子积累 It is well - known that...：众所周知…… 例如：It is well - known that the Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage.（众所周知，长城是中国文化遗产的象征。） ...play an important role in...：…… 在…… 中发挥重要作用 例如：Traditional festivals play an important role in preserving our cultural traditions.（传统节日在保护我们的文化传统中发挥着重要作用。） With the development of...,...：随着…… 的发展，…… 例如：With the development of modern technology, new ways are being explored to protect and display cultural relics.（随着现代技术的发展，人们正在探索保护和展示文物的新方法。） It is necessary for us to...：我们有必要…… 例如：It is necessary for us to inherit and carry forward our excellent traditional culture.（我们有必要继承和发扬我们优秀的传统文化。） Not only...but also...：不但…… 而且…… 例如：Protecting cultural heritage not only helps to maintain our cultural identity but also promotes cultural exchange.（保护文化遗产不但有助于维护我们的文化身份，而且促进文化交流。） There is no doubt that...：毫无疑问…… 例如：There is no doubt that intangible cultural heritage is an important part of our cultural wealth.（毫无疑问，非物质文化遗产是我们文化财富的重要组成部分。） be of great significance：具有重大意义 例如：The revival of traditional handicrafts is of great significance for the development of local culture.（传统手工艺的复兴对当地文化的发展具有重大意义。） be regarded as...：被视为…… 例如：The Spring Festival is regarded as the most important traditional festival in China.（春节被视为中国最重要的传统节日。） 必备词块 cultural heritage文化遗产 traditional customs传统习俗 intangible cultural heritage非物质文化遗产 cultural relics文物 inherit and carry forward继承和发扬 preserve and protect保存与保护 cultural diversity文化多样性 cultural exchange文化交流 revitalize traditional culture振兴传统文化 make full use of充分利用 实战演练 Passage 1 Adaptation and innovation (创新) of traditional opera has been an important trend (趋势) in Chinese opera circle in recent years. In order to attract young audience of new generation and catch up with the time, traditional opera circle makes efforts to create new works. In recent years, traditional opera has come across the change of time and society. It gradually lost the main elderly audience and was not attractive for the young. In order to find new opportunities, using modern sound, light and digital stage effects, China’s traditional Peking Opera, also known as jingju, attracts young people in a fashionable and innovative way, as the classic art faces an aging audience. The centuries-old Tianleyuan Theater in Beijing has introduced fashionable performances of Peking Opera. The opera combines instrumental music (器乐), vocal performance, mime (哑剧表演), dance and acrobatics (杂技). Tianleyuan has a jingju art experience section and fashionable performances. It has attracted more than 2,000 audience members, mostly young people, according to theater staff. “Good art should keep pace with the times, so does jingju,” said Zhang Zishang, a 22-year-old performer of The Drunken Beauty, one of the classic jingju plays performed in the theater. “I feel today’s performance is very special,” Zhang added. She was born into a family of jingju performers and has had 10 years of stage experience. “Innovation is good, but we must also carry on the basic parts of jingju,” another young performer Deng said. According to Deng, innovation is perhaps the best way for jingju to deal with the problem of an aging audience. The theatre has made successful attempts to combine jingju with local opera forms such as ballet when organizing performances abroad. “Innovation can help traditional arts go further. We are happy to see many young faces, and some of them even come twice to experience the ‘new’ art,” she added. 1．What’s the main reason for innovation in the traditional Peking Opera (jingju) according to the passage? A．To compete with movies and television shows. B．To reduce production costs for performances. C．To replace the old performers with younger ones. D．To attract younger audience and deal with an aging audience base. 2．What do we know about Tianleyuan Theater? A．It has attracted many young audience. B．It will create a special jingju art experience section. C．It shortens the length of traditional opera plays greatly. D．It uses instrumental music and vocal performance only. 3．In the passage, what does “keep pace with the times” mentioned in paragraph 5 mean for jingju? A．Completely replacing traditional parts with modern innovations. B．To ignore the preferences of younger generations. C．To develop and adapt to present tastes while keeping basic parts. D．Focusing only on the tastes of elderly audience members. 4．What’s Deng’s attitude towards the innovation of jingju? A．Doubtful. B．Negative. C．Indifferent. D．Supportive. Passage 2 As a foreigner living in China, I showed great interest in the beautiful, various characters (文字) that seemed to hold so much meaning and history. Wanting to learn more, I decided to start a journey to learn Chinese calligraphy (中国书法), an ancient and great art form in China. Little did I know, I was about to be lost in a world of patience and self-expression. I began by researching the history of Chinese calligraphy and the different styles: the bold and strong oracle bone script (甲骨文), the elegant and flowing grass script, and the standard script, which is used in modern Chinese writing. Armed with this knowledge, I found out a local calligraphy teacher and began my lessons. My first few attempts were clumsy, as I struggled to grasp the brush and control the ink. It was challenging to keep the correct posture and balance while writing, and I found myself tired after hours of practice. However, my teacher encouraged me to keep going and not be discouraged by my lack of experience. Over time, I came to realize that the fundamental essence (精髓) of Chinese calligraphy is not simply the writing itself but also the spirit and feelings behind it. Each stroke (笔画) and each character have their own distinct rhythm and cadence (抑扬顿挫). The more I practiced, the more I became used to this pattern, and my writing began to flow more freely. My journey to learn Chinese calligraphy has not only deepened my appreciation for Chinese culture but also taught me valuable life lessons. It has taught me the importance of patience, perseverance, and self-expression. Now, when I look at Chinese characters, I see not just their beauty but also the stories and emotions they hold within. 1．What inspired the author to learn Chinese calligraphy? A．Its popularity in modern Chinese society. B．The simple process of mastering basic techniques. C．The beauty and historical depth of Chinese characters. D．A requirement for living in China. 2．Which calligraphy style is used in modern Chinese writing? A．Standard script. B．Grass script. C．Oracle bone script. D．Running script. 3．What was the author’s challenge in learning calligraphy? A．Understanding historical scripts. B．Having trouble keeping the right posture and balance. C．Interpreting the rhythm of strokes (笔画节奏). D．Finding time for practice. 4．According to the text, what does Chinese calligraphy fundamentally express? A．Technical perfection in writing. B．Speed and efficiency of creation. C．The spirit and emotions behind characters D．Strict adherence (坚持) to traditional rules. Passage 3 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), along with Chinese Kungfu and Peking Opera, is one of China’s cultural symbols recognized worldwide. It is a gem of Chinese civilization, and it has also made great contributions to world civilization by improving people’s health and promoting social progress. There used to be a debate in China about whether TCM or Western medicine was better, and arguments can still be heard today. But actually, TCM and western medicine are two different medical theoretical systems that can not replace each other. In some aspects such as surgery, Western medicine is better than TCM, but in other areas, such as recovery after surgery and treatment of chronic (慢性的) diseases, TCM is more effective. This is why some Chinese hospitals provide both TCM and Western medicine treatments. A combination of both has been accepted by many Chinese people as the most effective treatment. Today, it has reached a consensus to promote and innovate TCM in Chinese society. The Chinese government has formulated policies to support the development and innovation of TCM,with a view to establishing a Chinese healthcare development model paying equal attention to both. The supportive policies of the Chinese Government will focus on three aspects. The first is the strengthening of TCM services in medical institutions. The second is to apply Internet technology to TCM management, including setting up a database containing TCM electronic medical records and prescriptions (处方). The third is to give better play to the advantages of TCM, especially acupuncture (针灸) and naprapathy (推拿). The function of TCM in disease prevention and recovery will also be enhanced. As long as TCM keeps its core strengths and respects the rules of development and innovation, it will surely be able to maintain its vitality and bring more benefits to people in China and the world. 1．What advantage does Western medicine have over TCM? A．It is more effective in surgery. B．It is more successful in recovery after surgery. C．It is a symbol of national civilization. D．It is more effective in treating chronic diseases. 2．What do the underlined words “a consensus” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．A virtue. B．An agreement. C．A mystery. D．An argument. 3．Which of the following aspects is NOT included in the Chinese government supports for TCM? A．It calls on the public to support TCM. B．It combines Internet Technology with TCM. C．It makes better use of the advantages of TCM. D．It increases TCM services in hospitals and medical centers. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．TCM Beats Western Medicine. B．Chinese Government Promotes TCM. C．TCM Breaks New Ground. D．The Significance of TCM. Passage 4 The Lantern Festival is a traditional Chinese festival that falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. On this day, people go out to enjoy the beautiful lanterns. Lanterns of various shapes and colours are hung in the streets and parks. Some are made in the shape of animals, while others depict famous scenes from history or legends. There is also a tradition of guessing lantern riddles. People write riddles on the lanterns, and others try to guess the answers. It is a very interesting activity that can test people’s wisdom. Another important activity is eating tangyuan. Tangyuan is a kind of glutinous rice ball with sweet fillings. It symbolizes reunion and happiness. Families usually sit together and eat tangyuan, enjoying the festive atmosphere. In some places, there are also lion and dragon dances. The dancers perform vividly, bringing a lively and joyous atmosphere to the festival. The Lantern Festival is a festival full of joy and cultural connotations. It makes people feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture. 1．When does the Lantern Festival take place? A．On the 1st day of the first lunar month. B．On the 5th day of the first lunar month. C．On the 15th day of the first lunar month. D．On the 20th day of the first lunar month. 2．What do people do to enjoy the Lantern Festival? A．They watch fireworks. B．They go out to see the lanterns. C．They hold a concert. D．They go skiing. 3．What is the tradition of guessing on the lanterns? A．Guessing lantern riddles. B．Guessing the price of the lanterns. C．Guessing the maker of the lanterns. D．Guessing the material of the lanterns. 4．What does tangyuan symbolize? A．Wealth and good fortune. B．Reunion and happiness. C．Longevity and health. D．Success and progress. Passage 5 Ever since she was a young girl, Yao Jianping, a well-known artist from Suzhou, East China’s Jiangsu Province, has been creating Suzhou Embroidery (刺绣), one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world and the most representative type of Chinese embroidery. Born to a Suzhou Embroidery family, Yao has a pair of skillful hands. She began to learn embroidery from her mother when she was 7 or 8 years old. By the age of 17, she focused solely on improving her skills at Suzhou Embroidery. It takes a moment to discover beauty, but it takes a long time to create beauty. After years of studying, she finally transformed her art from the level of “looking lifelike” to “being alive”. All she needs are a needle and a few silk threads. Then with her magical hands, anything can happen. Her traditional techniques and innovative skills have won her the title “Master of Folk Arts and Crafts” from UNESCO. With a simple needle moving up and down on a piece of cloth, a delicate flower begins to take shape under her hands. Watching Yao Jianping doing embroidery is just like watching a ballet performance of fingers. It is both elegant and skillful. Yao uses this millennia-old art to depict (描绘) the age of today. She not only produced a series of works representing the highest level of contemporary Suzhou Embroidery but also managed to get the fine art to reach more ordinary people. Yao has launched new products with Suzhou Embroidery elements, including Chinese qipao dresses. She has become better known around the world in the past few years, since her works began being presented as national gifts to world leaders. In 2015, British Queen Elizabeth II received a fine piece of Suzhou Embroidery as a gift. 1．How did Yao improve her skills? A．By discovering beauty in life. B．By years of constant studying. C．By seeking help from her mother. D．By changing the traditional techniuqes. 2．Why does the writer mention ballet performance in paragraph 3? A．To present Yao’s excellent embroidering skills. B．To explain why embroidery works are so fascinating. C．To introduce how Yao is inspired by other forms of arts. D．To demonstrate the similarity between dancing and embroidering. 3．What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A．There are few traditional elements in Yao’s works. B．It’s difficult for average people to learn about fine arts. C．Yao tries to spread Chinese culture through embroidery. D．No one can make better Suzhou Embroidery works than Yao. 4．Which of the following can best describe Yao Jianping? A．Caring and easy-going. B．Selfless and open-minded. C．Generous and strong-willed. D．Creative and hard-working. Passage 6 Chinese shadow puppetry, or Piyingxi, is one of the most ancient art forms to make use of light and shadow, originating thousands of years. On January 1, 2023, the China National Arts and Crafts Museum, also known as the China Intangible Culture Heritage Museum, arranged an exhibition (展览) of shadow puppetry from the northwestern province of Shaanxi, showcasing more than 200 exhibits and artifacts (文物) on this longstanding art. The history of the art can date back to the Han Dynasty, with Shaanxi considered one of its birthplace. Widely distributed (分布) across China, especially in rural areas, its many genres change according to the different culture of each location. Generally, each change is a combination of art forms involving painting, carving, music, opera performance and storytelling. Nowadays, as art and entertainment have become more diverse, not only in various forms, but also easy to attract attention, shadow puppetry has finally lost its popularity. If there is no protection, it is likely to disappear in a certain period of time. However, artists and enthusiasts who have always taken a deep love for this art form have found new ways to help it survive. Many shadow puppetry museums have been established to show people the traditional development of shadow play. This art form also has been introduced to the primary school students, building up their love for it from an early age. In 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, allowing this traditional art form to be alive again. This is not only good news for shadow puppetry lovers, but for our future generations. 1．What can be learnt from the article about shadow puppetry? A．Shadow puppetry is worth appreciating and protecting. B．Shadow puppetry is the most ancient art forms in China. C．The forms of shadow puppetry is the same in each area. D．Less and less people will learn about shadow puppetry. 2．Why is shadow puppetry less popular? A．It is only popular among people living in the countryside. B．The performers are lacking in experience in displaying it. C．Other forms of entertainments are more attractive to people. D．Its changing genres are too hard for people to understand. 3．What is the purpose of the author in writing this article? A．To inform us of shadow puppetry and its current situation. B．To explain the reason why people don’t like shadow puppetry. C．To call for us to pay more visit to shadow puppetry museums. D．To introduce to us the interesting history of shadow puppetry. 4．How does the author feel about shadow puppetry’ s future? A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Uncertain. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$