Unit 2 Traditional skills 传统工艺（话题阅读精练）英语牛津上海版九年级上册

Unit 2 Traditional skills 传统工艺（话题阅读精练） 时文阅读 Chongqing's Cultural Fusion at Expo 2025 At the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, the "Chongqing Day" event on July 25th became a highlight, showcasing the city's rich intangible cultural heritage (ICH) alongside cutting-edge technology. Themed "Charming New Chongqing, Crafting a Smart Future," the event integrated traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, attracting global attention. One of the most captivating displays was the Liangping New Year Woodblock Prints, a national ICH item. Visitors lined up to try their hand at block printing, creating personalized artworks under the guidance of inheritors. The prints, with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, not only celebrated the lunar New Year but also symbolized Chongqing's cultural resilience. Another highlight was the Kowloon Agarwood Art Exhibition, which presented delicate carvings and aromatic artworks. Craftsmen demonstrated ancient techniques, explaining how the fragrance of agarwood has been intertwined with Chinese culture for centuries. Complementing these traditional exhibits were futuristic technologies. AI-powered bionic dogs and new energy vehicles models drew crowds, illustrating Chongqing's commitment to merging heritage with progress. The event also fostered international collaboration, as the Chongqing Women's Talent Research Association signed a cooperation agreement with Japan's Traditional Craft Industry Promotion Association to protect and innovate traditional crafts. "Chongqing Day" exemplified how China preserves its cultural roots while embracing modernity. By blending age-old skills with state-of-the-art advancements, the city has created a blueprint for sustainable cultural development, inspiring both locals and global visitors. 【全文翻译】 大阪世博会重庆日：传统与科技的文化交融 在 2025 年大阪・关西世博会上，7 月 25 日的 “重庆日” 活动成为焦点，展示了这座城市丰富的非物质文化遗产（ICH）与尖端科技的结合。以 “魅力新重庆，智绘新未来” 为主题，活动将传统工艺与现代创新融合，吸引了全球目光。 最引人入胜的展示之一是国家级非遗项目梁平木版年画。游客们排队体验拓印，在传承人的指导下制作个性化艺术品。这些色彩鲜艳、图案精美的年画不仅庆祝农历新年，更象征着重庆的文化韧性。 另一大亮点是九龙沉香艺术展，展出了精致的雕刻和芳香艺术品。工匠们展示了古老技艺，解释沉香的香气如何与中国文化交织数百年。 与这些传统展品相得益彰的是未来科技。人工智能仿生机器狗和新能源汽车模型吸引了人群，彰显重庆致力于将传统与进步结合的决心。活动还促进了国际合作，重庆市女性人才研究会与日本传统工艺品产业振兴协会签署协议，共同保护和创新传统工艺。 “重庆日” 体现了中国在拥抱现代的同时如何守护文化根基。通过将古老技艺与尖端技术融合，这座城市为可持续文化发展绘制了蓝图，激励着本地和全球游客。 【长难句分析】 1. 原句 The event also fostered international collaboration, as the Chongqing Women's Talent Research Association signed a cooperation agreement with Japan's Traditional Craft Industry Promotion Association to protect and innovate traditional crafts. 翻译：活动还促进了国际合作，重庆市女性人才研究会与日本传统工艺品产业振兴协会签署协议，共同保护和创新传统工艺。 结构：主句（The event fostered collaboration）+ 原因状语从句（as 引导）。 难点：长句中包含机构名称和动词短语 “signed a cooperation agreement”，需注意主谓一致和介词搭配。 技巧：拆分句子，先理解主句，再处理从句内容。 2. 原句 By blending age-old skills with state-of-the-art advancements, the city has created a blueprint for sustainable cultural development, inspiring both locals and global visitors. 翻译：通过将古老技艺与尖端技术融合，这座城市为可持续文化发展绘制了蓝图，激励着本地和全球游客。 结构：现在分词短语（By blending...）作方式状语，主句（the city has created...）+ 结果状语（inspiring...）。 难点：“state-of-the-art” 为固定表达，需记忆；“blueprint” 此处为比喻用法。 技巧：识别非谓语动词的作用，理解比喻含义。 3. 原句 The prints, with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, not only celebrated the lunar New Year but also symbolized Chongqing's cultural resilience. 翻译：这些色彩鲜艳、图案精美的年画不仅庆祝农历新年，更象征着重庆的文化韧性。 结构：插入语（with 短语）+ 主句（not only...but also... 结构）。 难点：插入语的位置和并列连词的使用，需注意主谓一致。 技巧：先跳过插入语理解主干，再补充细节。 【重难词汇梳理】 词汇 汉语翻译 词性 发音 intangible 无形的 adj. /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ craftsmanship 工艺 n. /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/ exemplify 例证；体现 v. /ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ/ sustainable 可持续的 adj. /səˈsteɪnəbl/ resilience 韧性 n. /rɪˈzɪliəns/ state-of-the-art 尖端的 adj. /steɪt əv ði ˈɑːrt/ blueprint 蓝图 n. /ˈbluːprɪnt/ foster 促进；培养 v. /ˈfɒstər/ heritage 遗产 n. /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ intricate 复杂的 adj. /ˈɪntrɪkət/ vibrant 鲜艳的；充满活力的 adj. /ˈvaɪbrənt/ bionic 仿生的 adj. /baɪˈɒnɪk/ aromatic 芳香的 adj. /ˌærəˈmætɪk/ collaboration 合作 n. /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/ commitment 承诺 n. /kəˈmɪtmənt/ 实战演练 一、阅读理解 A Sugar Painting Sugar painting is a traditional Chinese folk art with a history of around 600 years. One step before painting is to melt (融化) sugar. Then the artist uses a spoon as a pen to draw everything with the melted sugar on a block of marble (大理石板). The traditional subjects of sugar painting include animals, flowers, auspicious (大理石板) patterns, etc. Finally, the creation is fixed onto a wooden stick, which will then be separated from the marble. Thang-ka Thang-ka is a special kind of painting found only in Tibet, China, originating (起源) from the Tang Dynasty. The traditional paints used in thang-kas were made from minerals like gold, silver and some plants, so the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years. Thang-kas are usually created on cotton or silk and mounted on a brocaded silk border (镶在锦缎边) with a stick at the top and a roller at the bottom. They commonly describe the Buddha (佛陀), surrounded by scenes from his life. Dunhuang Murals The Dunhuang Murals are a world-famous art treasure, mainly painted between the 4th and 14th centuries in the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China. Covering an area of over 45,000 square meters, these amazing murals show religious (宗教的) scenes with a strong Buddhist influence from India  and Central Asia and everyday life and beliefs of the people who created the caves. The skills used in these paintings are complex (复杂的), and the natural colors are still bright even after many years. 1．What do artists use as a pen when creating sugar paintings? A．A stick. B．A knife. C．A brush. D．A spoon. 2．Where do thang-kas originate from? A．India B．Tibet. C．The Tang Dynasty. D．The Ming Dynasty. 3．What are the Dunhuang Murals mainly about? A．Both religious scenes and everyday life. B．The develop of the technology. C．The influence from India and Central Asia. D．The level of people’s everyday life. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Sugar painting has a history of 60 years. B．Thang-kas are usually created on paper. C．Artists never use gold to make traditional paints for thang-kas. D．The colors of Dunhuang Murals are still bright after many years. 5．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To encourage people to create more art. B．To introduce three traditional Chinese art forms. C．To compare different art forms around the world. D．To tell the history of Chinese traditional paintings. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了三种中国传统艺术形式：糖画、唐卡和敦煌壁画。 1．细节理解题。根据“Then the artist uses a spoon as a pen to draw everything with the melted sugar on a block of marble (大理石板). ”可知，糖画创作中使用的笔是勺子。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Thang-ka…originating (起源) from the Tang Dynasty.”可知，唐卡的起源是唐代。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“these amazing murals show religious (宗教的) scenes with a strong Buddhist influence from India and Central Asia and everyday life and beliefs of the people who created the caves.”可知，敦煌壁画的主要内容是宗教场景和日常生活。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“The Dunhuang Murals…and the natural colors are still bright even after many years.”可知，敦煌壁画颜色历经多年仍鲜艳。故选D。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，全文分别介绍了糖画、唐卡和敦煌壁画三种中国传统艺术形式，因此主要目的是介绍这些艺术形式。故选B。 B Zigong in Sichuan Province is home to Chinese lanterns. The Zigong lantern is known as the best lantern in the world. The Zigong Lantern Festival dates back to the Tang Dynasty. The festival has rapidly developed with traditional culture and modern technologies. In 2008, the Zigong Lantern Festival was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产), becoming a shining card for Chinese culture to go out into the world. “Making a huge lantern for exhibition requires 17 steps,” said Wan Songtao, an inheritor (传承人) of Zigong lantern making. “Each step is finished by a team instead of a single maker,” Wan added. The sundial (日晷), a kind of lantern, made by Wan’s team, for example, took about 80 makers over 50 days to complete the whole process. Unlike the lanterns in other places, Zigong lanterns use modern technology such as AI, mechanical engineering (机械工程) and holography (全息摄影术). They are perfect combinations of lights, sounds and movements. What’s more, the theme of the lantern can be chosen in different ways. “Anything that can be designed on a lantern can make a wonderful show, and everyone is encouraged to turn their ideas into real works,” said Zhang Fanglai, a leading researcher at the China Lantern Museum. And the rich themes of Zigong lanterns show the spirit of creativity and warmth from the bottom of the local people’s hearts. The government encourages local people to learn lantern making widely. Without doubt, at the heart of the Zigong Lantern Festival’s success is the local tradition of pulling together. Zigong lanterns are getting more and more popular. Driven by the effective efforts of the whole city, they have reached over 80 countries. It’s believed that Zigong lanterns will reach every corner of the world in the future. 1．Which of the following poets could probably enjoy the Zigong Lantern Festival? A．Cao Cao. B．Li Bai. C．Tao Yuanming. D．Cao Zhi. 2．What can we infer from Paragraph 2? ①Holography is a kind of traditional technology. ②It’s hard for makers to complete a huge lantern for exhibition. ③Zigong lanterns are different from the lanterns in other places. ④The workers at Zigong lantern-making work together in a team. A．①②③ B．①④ C．②③④ D．②③ 3．According to the passage, what’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The rich themes of Zigong lanterns. B．The long history of Zigong lanterns. C．The excellent inheritors of Zigong lanterns. D．The modern technologies of Zigong lanterns. 4．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．People in Zigong. B．Zigong lanterns. C．The makers of Zigong lanterns. D．Many museums. 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了四川自贡的彩灯会，其被誉为 “天下第一灯”。自贡灯会起源于唐代，融合了传统文化与现代技术，2008 年入选国家级非物质文化遗产，成为中国文化走向世界的名片。 1．推理判断题。根据“The Zigong Lantern Festival dates back to the Tang Dynasty.”可知，自贡灯会起源于唐代，故生活在唐代的诗人能观赏到自贡灯会。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Making a huge lantern for exhibition requires 12 steps”可知，制作一盏用于展览的大型彩灯需要 12 道工序，故完成一盏用于展览的大型彩灯并非易事，②正确；根据“Unlike the lanterns in other places, Zigong lanterns use modern technology such as AI, mechanical engineering (机械工程) and holography (全息摄影术).”可知，制作自贡彩灯运用了现代科学技术，与其他地方的彩灯不同，③正确；根据“Each step is finished by a team instead of a single maker”可知，自贡彩灯制作的工人们以团队形式协同合作，④正确。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据“What’s more, the theme of the lantern can be chosen in different ways. ”可知，本段重点介绍了自贡彩灯的主题多样性。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Zigong lanterns are getting more and more popular. Driven by the effective efforts of the whole city, they have reached over 80 countries.”可知，自贡彩灯越来越受欢迎，已经遍及 80 多个国家，故“they”指的是自贡彩灯。故选B。 5．篇章结构题。第一段总体介绍了自贡灯会的历史背景和文化影响；第二、三段分别介绍了自贡灯会的制作方式和主题，第四段总结自贡彩灯的成功和影响力，故结构为：总分总。故选A。 C Purple clay teapots are famous. They are not only beautiful but also great for making tea. Let’s learn how to make one! Step 1: Prepare the Purple ClayGet some purple clay, clean it and made it into a soft lump (块). It should be smooth and easy to shape. Step 2: Shape the Teapot BodyUse a potter’s (陶工) wheel or just our hands to roll (卷) the clay into a big ball. Then, press and shape it into a round pot. Step 3: Add the Handle, Spout (壶嘴), and Lid (盖子) Roll the clay for the handle and spout. Then, add them to the teapot body. For the lid, shape a small round piece of clay to fit the teapot’s opening. Step 4: Decorate the TeapotSome people like to make beautiful designs on it, like flowers or animals. Others may add different colors to make it more special. Step 5: Fire the TeapotFinally, put the tea pot into a big oven. Fire it at a very high temperature. When it comes out, a beautiful purple clay teapot is ready! Making a purple clay teapot takes time and patience, but the result is amazing. Do you want to try it someday? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why do we need to clean and make the purple clay into a soft lump? A．To keep water in the clay. B．To make the teapot stronger. C．To make the teapot beautiful. D．To make the clay easier to shape. 2．Which picture can best describe Step 2? A．B． C． D． 3．What can we know from the text? A．Purple clay teapots are only popular in China. B．Making a purple clay teapot takes a short time. C．Different colors in the teapot are to make it more special. D．Most people can make a perfect purple clay teapot on the first try. 4．What’s the purpose of the text? A．To tell people the history of purple clay teapots. B．To encourage people to buy purple clay teapots. C．To show people how valuable purple clay teapots are. D．To introduce the process of making a clay teapot. 5．Who is most probably interested in this text? A．A famous painter. B．A teapot lover. C．A shop keeper. D．A travel guide. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了制作紫砂壶的步骤和过程。 1．细节理解题。根据表格“Step 1”部分“Get some purple clay, clean it and made it into a soft lump. It should be smooth and easy to shape.”可知，清洁紫砂并将其制成柔软的块状是为了使其更易于塑形。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据表格“Step 2”部分“Use a potter’s wheel or just our hands to roll the clay into a big ball. Then, press and shape it into a round pot.”可知，第二步是将紫砂揉成一个大球，然后按压并塑造成一个圆形的壶身。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据表格“Step 4”部分“Some people like to make beautiful designs on it, like flowers or animals. Others may add different colors to make it more special.”可知，添加不同的颜色是为了使茶壶更加特别。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，文章主要介绍了制作紫砂壶的步骤和过程，目的是向读者介绍如何制作紫砂壶。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据文章内容，主要介绍了紫砂壶的制作过程，因此对茶壶感兴趣的人最有可能对本文感兴趣。故选B。 二、完形填空 Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文) . Cormorant fishing is a Chinese traditional skill. Traditional skills are those 1 that have been passed down from generation to generation. These skills can include things like weaving, pottery making, or woodworking. They are often 2 rural areas (农村) and small communities where people have been able to keep these skills over time. Traditional skills are important because they help to protect cultural heritage (遗产). By passing on these skills, we are able to keep alive the knowledge and skills that have been used for centuries. This not only enables these traditions to continue, but also makes us interested in the history and culture of different communities around the world. Another reason why traditional skills are valuable is that they 3 a way for people to protect their environment. Many traditional skills use natural materials such as wood, clay, or wool. By working with these materials, people are able to develop a deeper understanding of the natural world and the resources that 4 to them. Although there are many benefits of traditional skills, they are becoming less popular in today’s world. As technology advances and our lives become more fast-paced, many people 5 have the time or desire to learn these skills. Besides, some traditional skills are replaced by modern ones that are faster or easier to use. However, there are still many people who value traditional skills and are working hard to keep them alive. Whether 6 workshops or simply passing on knowledge to family members, these people are helping to ensure that these skills continue to be a part of our cultural heritage for generations to come. 1．A．items B．chances C．influences D．abilities 2．A．different from B．connected with C．covered with D．aware of 3．A．provide B．reply C．support D．promise 4．A．harmful B．ancient C．available D．convenient 5．A．had better B．no longer C．would rather D．used to 6．A．except B．between C．during D．through 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统的鸬鹚捕鱼技术，以及传统技能的重要性。 1．句意：传统技能是代代相传的能力。 items项目；chances机会；influences影响；abilities能力。根据“Traditional skills are those...that have been passed down from generation to generation.”可知，传统技能是代代相传的能力。故选D。 2．句意：他们经常与农村地区和小社区联系在一起，在那里人们能够随着时间的推移保持这些技能。 different from与……不同；connected with与……相联系；covered with用……覆盖；aware of意识到。根据“rural areas (农村) and small communities”可知，应是把农村地区和小社区联系在一起。故选B。 3．句意：传统技能之所以有价值的另一个原因是，它们为人们提供了一种保护环境的方法。 provide提供；reply回答；support支持；promise承诺。根据“...a way for people to protect their environment”可知，是为人们提供了保护环境的方法，provide sth for sb“为某人提供某物”。故选A。 4．句意：通过使用这些材料，人们能够更深入地了解自然界和可用的资源。 harmful有害的；ancient古老的；available有用的；convenient方便的。根据“use natural materials such as wood, clay, or wool”可知，这些是可用的天然资源。故选C。 5．句意：随着技术的进步和生活节奏的加快，许多人不再有时间或欲望学习这些技能。 had better最好；no longer不再；would rather宁愿；used to曾经。根据“our lives become more fast-paced”可知，人们不再有时间学习这些技能。故选B。 6．句意：无论是通过工作坊还是简单地向家人传授知识，这些人都在帮助确保这些技能在未来几代人中继续成为我们文化遗产的一部分。 except除了；between在……中间；during在……期间；through通过。根据“workshops”可知，是通过工作坊将传统技能传承下来。故选D。 三、短文填空 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词。在填写答卷时，要求写出完整单词。（每空限填一词） Guangzhou Yue Embroidery (刺绣) has a history of over 1,000 years. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Local people began to u 1 colorful threads (线) to make clothes more beautiful at that time. In the Ming Dynasty, it became f 2 for its gold and silver threads that looked like stars. Today, Yue Embroidery is a s 3 of the local traditional culture. My grandma is a master of Yue Embroidery. Last summer, she taught me to embroider a peony flower. When I tried to hold the needle (针), my hand was shaking. I wanted to quickly make it. But the threads intertwined (缠绕在一起) again and again. “Be p 4 ,” Grandma said softly. Day by day, I learned to control the needle. When my first peony flower f 5 bloomed on the cloth, I felt proud. Yue Embroidery is not only beautiful art—it’s also a story of patience and love. Through my Grandma’s hands, I see how traditions stay alive. 【答案】1．(u)se 2．(f)amous 3．(s)ymbol 4．(p)atient 5．(f)inally 【导语】本文讲述了广州粤绣的历史和文化意义，以及作者通过奶奶的教导学习粤绣的经历。 1．句意：当时当地人开始用五颜六色的线来使衣服更漂亮。根据“colorful threads (线) to make clothes more beautiful”可知是用五颜六色的线来使衣服更漂亮，use“使用”，begin to do sth.“开始做某事”。故填(u)se。 2．句意：在明朝，它以其看起来像星星的金银线而闻名。根据“for its gold and silver threads that looked like stars”可知是因为其看起来像星星的金银线而闻名，famous“著名的”。故填(f)amous。 3．句意：今天，粤绣是当地传统文化的象征。根据“of the local traditional culture.”可知粤绣是当地传统文化的象征，symbol“象征”，a后加可数名词单数。故填(s)ymbol。 4．句意：耐心点。根据“I wanted to quickly make it. But the threads intertwined (缠绕在一起) again and again”以及“it’s also a story of patience and love”可知我想快点，但这些线一次又一次地交织在一起，所以奶奶建议我耐心点，patient“耐心的”。故填(p)atient。 5．句意：当我的第一朵牡丹花终于在布上绽放时，我感到很自豪。根据“bloomed on the cloth, I felt proud.”可知第一朵牡丹花终于在布上绽放，修饰动词用副词finally“终于”。故填(f)inally。 四、任务型阅读 At Beijing New Oriental Yangzhou Foreign Language School, there’s a special club called Tongcao Flowers Paper Art Workshop. It recently won the first prize at a school event, surprising everyone with thousands of beautiful paper flowers made by students and teachers. Making tongcao flowers takes patience. The team spent 60 days cutting tongcao paper (made from soft plant wood) into tiny pieces. “The hardest part is shaping wet petals (花瓣),” said 14-year-old Ren Daiyang. “The paper dries in 10 seconds, so I must work quickly!” First, cut paper into 3mm—5mm strips. Then, shape the wet paper into petals, and put them together like a flower. Finally, they paint details like stamens (花蕊) with food coloring. 13-year-old Zhang Shiyu spends over 2 hours on each flower. “My first flower looked like a duckling!” she laughed. “But now I’ve made 50. This art teaches me not to give up.” Her classmate He Liyan, 14, added, “It’s cool to keep a 300-year-old skill alive.” Tongcao flowers are Yangzhou’s intangible cultural heritage (since 2007). The white paper’s softness lets creators shape it into peonies, plum blossoms, even butterflies. The club’s 2m×3m display board at the event looks like a spring garden — prove that young hands can protect old traditions. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Who got the top prize at a school event? 2．Why does Ren Daiyang think shaping wet petals is hard? 3．How many steps do we need to make tongcao paper? 4．What did Zhang Shiyu learn from making tongcao paper? 5．What does the display board at the event look like? 【答案】1．Tongcao Flowers Paper Art Workshop. 2．The paper dries in 10 seconds./ The paper dries too fast. 3．Three./3. 4．Never give up. 5．A spring garden. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了北京新东方扬州外国语学校的通草花纸艺工作坊及其获奖情况，以及学生们制作通草花的过程和感悟。 1．根据“At Beijing New Oriental Yangzhou Foreign Language School, there’s a special club called Tongcao Flowers Paper Art Workshop. It recently won the first prize at a school event…”可知，可知，通草花纸艺工作坊在学校活动中获得了一等奖。故填Tongcao Flowers Paper Art Workshop. 2．根据“‘The hardest part is shaping wet petals (花瓣),’ said 14-year-old Ren Daiyang. ‘The paper dries in 10 seconds, so I must work quickly!’”可知，任戴阳认为湿花瓣塑形困难是因为纸在10秒内就会变干。故填The paper dries in 10 seconds./ The paper dries too fast. 3．根据“First, cut paper into 3mm—5mm strips. Then, shape the wet paper into petals, and put them together like a flower. Finally, they paint details like stamens (花蕊) with food coloring.”可知，制作通草花需要三个步骤。故填Three./3. 4．根据“Zhang Shiyu…This art teaches me not to give up.”可知，她从制作通草花中学到了不要放弃。故填Never give up. 5．根据“The club’s 2m×3m display board at the event looks like a spring garden”可知，活动中的展板看起来像一个春天的花园。故填A spring garden. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 2 Traditional skills 传统工艺（话题阅读精练） 时文阅读 Chongqing's Cultural Fusion at Expo 2025 At the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, the "Chongqing Day" event on July 25th became a highlight, showcasing the city's rich intangible cultural heritage (ICH) alongside cutting-edge technology. Themed "Charming New Chongqing, Crafting a Smart Future," the event integrated traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, attracting global attention. One of the most captivating displays was the Liangping New Year Woodblock Prints, a national ICH item. Visitors lined up to try their hand at block printing, creating personalized artworks under the guidance of inheritors. The prints, with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, not only celebrated the lunar New Year but also symbolized Chongqing's cultural resilience. Another highlight was the Kowloon Agarwood Art Exhibition, which presented delicate carvings and aromatic artworks. Craftsmen demonstrated ancient techniques, explaining how the fragrance of agarwood has been intertwined with Chinese culture for centuries. Complementing these traditional exhibits were futuristic technologies. AI-powered bionic dogs and new energy vehicles models drew crowds, illustrating Chongqing's commitment to merging heritage with progress. The event also fostered international collaboration, as the Chongqing Women's Talent Research Association signed a cooperation agreement with Japan's Traditional Craft Industry Promotion Association to protect and innovate traditional crafts. "Chongqing Day" exemplified how China preserves its cultural roots while embracing modernity. By blending age-old skills with state-of-the-art advancements, the city has created a blueprint for sustainable cultural development, inspiring both locals and global visitors. 【全文翻译】 大阪世博会重庆日：传统与科技的文化交融 在 2025 年大阪・关西世博会上，7 月 25 日的 “重庆日” 活动成为焦点，展示了这座城市丰富的非物质文化遗产（ICH）与尖端科技的结合。以 “魅力新重庆，智绘新未来” 为主题，活动将传统工艺与现代创新融合，吸引了全球目光。 最引人入胜的展示之一是国家级非遗项目梁平木版年画。游客们排队体验拓印，在传承人的指导下制作个性化艺术品。这些色彩鲜艳、图案精美的年画不仅庆祝农历新年，更象征着重庆的文化韧性。 另一大亮点是九龙沉香艺术展，展出了精致的雕刻和芳香艺术品。工匠们展示了古老技艺，解释沉香的香气如何与中国文化交织数百年。 与这些传统展品相得益彰的是未来科技。人工智能仿生机器狗和新能源汽车模型吸引了人群，彰显重庆致力于将传统与进步结合的决心。活动还促进了国际合作，重庆市女性人才研究会与日本传统工艺品产业振兴协会签署协议，共同保护和创新传统工艺。 “重庆日” 体现了中国在拥抱现代的同时如何守护文化根基。通过将古老技艺与尖端技术融合，这座城市为可持续文化发展绘制了蓝图，激励着本地和全球游客。 【长难句分析】 1. 原句 The event also fostered international collaboration, as the Chongqing Women's Talent Research Association signed a cooperation agreement with Japan's Traditional Craft Industry Promotion Association to protect and innovate traditional crafts. 翻译：活动还促进了国际合作，重庆市女性人才研究会与日本传统工艺品产业振兴协会签署协议，共同保护和创新传统工艺。 结构：主句（The event fostered collaboration）+ 原因状语从句（as 引导）。 难点：长句中包含机构名称和动词短语 “signed a cooperation agreement”，需注意主谓一致和介词搭配。 技巧：拆分句子，先理解主句，再处理从句内容。 2. 原句 By blending age-old skills with state-of-the-art advancements, the city has created a blueprint for sustainable cultural development, inspiring both locals and global visitors. 翻译：通过将古老技艺与尖端技术融合，这座城市为可持续文化发展绘制了蓝图，激励着本地和全球游客。 结构：现在分词短语（By blending...）作方式状语，主句（the city has created...）+ 结果状语（inspiring...）。 难点：“state-of-the-art” 为固定表达，需记忆；“blueprint” 此处为比喻用法。 技巧：识别非谓语动词的作用，理解比喻含义。 3. 原句 The prints, with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, not only celebrated the lunar New Year but also symbolized Chongqing's cultural resilience. 翻译：这些色彩鲜艳、图案精美的年画不仅庆祝农历新年，更象征着重庆的文化韧性。 结构：插入语（with 短语）+ 主句（not only...but also... 结构）。 难点：插入语的位置和并列连词的使用，需注意主谓一致。 技巧：先跳过插入语理解主干，再补充细节。 【重难词汇梳理】 词汇 汉语翻译 词性 发音 intangible 无形的 adj. /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/ craftsmanship 工艺 n. /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/ exemplify 例证；体现 v. /ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ/ sustainable 可持续的 adj. /səˈsteɪnəbl/ resilience 韧性 n. /rɪˈzɪliəns/ state-of-the-art 尖端的 adj. /steɪt əv ði ˈɑːrt/ blueprint 蓝图 n. /ˈbluːprɪnt/ foster 促进；培养 v. /ˈfɒstər/ heritage 遗产 n. /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ intricate 复杂的 adj. /ˈɪntrɪkət/ vibrant 鲜艳的；充满活力的 adj. /ˈvaɪbrənt/ bionic 仿生的 adj. /baɪˈɒnɪk/ aromatic 芳香的 adj. /ˌærəˈmætɪk/ collaboration 合作 n. /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃn/ commitment 承诺 n. /kəˈmɪtmənt/ 实战演练 一、阅读理解 A Sugar Painting Sugar painting is a traditional Chinese folk art with a history of around 600 years. One step before painting is to melt (融化) sugar. Then the artist uses a spoon as a pen to draw everything with the melted sugar on a block of marble (大理石板). The traditional subjects of sugar painting include animals, flowers, auspicious (大理石板) patterns, etc. Finally, the creation is fixed onto a wooden stick, which will then be separated from the marble. Thang-ka Thang-ka is a special kind of painting found only in Tibet, China, originating (起源) from the Tang Dynasty. The traditional paints used in thang-kas were made from minerals like gold, silver and some plants, so the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years. Thang-kas are usually created on cotton or silk and mounted on a brocaded silk border (镶在锦缎边) with a stick at the top and a roller at the bottom. They commonly describe the Buddha (佛陀), surrounded by scenes from his life. Dunhuang Murals The Dunhuang Murals are a world-famous art treasure, mainly painted between the 4th and 14th centuries in the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China. Covering an area of over 45,000 square meters, these amazing murals show religious (宗教的) scenes with a strong Buddhist influence from India  and Central Asia and everyday life and beliefs of the people who created the caves. The skills used in these paintings are complex (复杂的), and the natural colors are still bright even after many years. 1．What do artists use as a pen when creating sugar paintings? A．A stick. B．A knife. C．A brush. D．A spoon. 2．Where do thang-kas originate from? A．India B．Tibet. C．The Tang Dynasty. D．The Ming Dynasty. 3．What are the Dunhuang Murals mainly about? A．Both religious scenes and everyday life. B．The develop of the technology. C．The influence from India and Central Asia. D．The level of people’s everyday life. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A．Sugar painting has a history of 60 years. B．Thang-kas are usually created on paper. C．Artists never use gold to make traditional paints for thang-kas. D．The colors of Dunhuang Murals are still bright after many years. 5．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To encourage people to create more art. B．To introduce three traditional Chinese art forms. C．To compare different art forms around the world. D．To tell the history of Chinese traditional paintings. B Zigong in Sichuan Province is home to Chinese lanterns. The Zigong lantern is known as the best lantern in the world. The Zigong Lantern Festival dates back to the Tang Dynasty. The festival has rapidly developed with traditional culture and modern technologies. In 2008, the Zigong Lantern Festival was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产), becoming a shining card for Chinese culture to go out into the world. “Making a huge lantern for exhibition requires 17 steps,” said Wan Songtao, an inheritor (传承人) of Zigong lantern making. “Each step is finished by a team instead of a single maker,” Wan added. The sundial (日晷), a kind of lantern, made by Wan’s team, for example, took about 80 makers over 50 days to complete the whole process. Unlike the lanterns in other places, Zigong lanterns use modern technology such as AI, mechanical engineering (机械工程) and holography (全息摄影术). They are perfect combinations of lights, sounds and movements. What’s more, the theme of the lantern can be chosen in different ways. “Anything that can be designed on a lantern can make a wonderful show, and everyone is encouraged to turn their ideas into real works,” said Zhang Fanglai, a leading researcher at the China Lantern Museum. And the rich themes of Zigong lanterns show the spirit of creativity and warmth from the bottom of the local people’s hearts. The government encourages local people to learn lantern making widely. Without doubt, at the heart of the Zigong Lantern Festival’s success is the local tradition of pulling together. Zigong lanterns are getting more and more popular. Driven by the effective efforts of the whole city, they have reached over 80 countries. It’s believed that Zigong lanterns will reach every corner of the world in the future. 1．Which of the following poets could probably enjoy the Zigong Lantern Festival? A．Cao Cao. B．Li Bai. C．Tao Yuanming. D．Cao Zhi. 2．What can we infer from Paragraph 2? ①Holography is a kind of traditional technology. ②It’s hard for makers to complete a huge lantern for exhibition. ③Zigong lanterns are different from the lanterns in other places. ④The workers at Zigong lantern-making work together in a team. A．①②③ B．①④ C．②③④ D．②③ 3．According to the passage, what’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The rich themes of Zigong lanterns. B．The long history of Zigong lanterns. C．The excellent inheritors of Zigong lanterns. D．The modern technologies of Zigong lanterns. 4．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．People in Zigong. B．Zigong lanterns. C．The makers of Zigong lanterns. D．Many museums. 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． C Purple clay teapots are famous. They are not only beautiful but also great for making tea. Let’s learn how to make one! Step 1: Prepare the Purple ClayGet some purple clay, clean it and made it into a soft lump (块). It should be smooth and easy to shape. Step 2: Shape the Teapot BodyUse a potter’s (陶工) wheel or just our hands to roll (卷) the clay into a big ball. Then, press and shape it into a round pot. Step 3: Add the Handle, Spout (壶嘴), and Lid (盖子) Roll the clay for the handle and spout. Then, add them to the teapot body. For the lid, shape a small round piece of clay to fit the teapot’s opening. Step 4: Decorate the TeapotSome people like to make beautiful designs on it, like flowers or animals. Others may add different colors to make it more special. Step 5: Fire the TeapotFinally, put the tea pot into a big oven. Fire it at a very high temperature. When it comes out, a beautiful purple clay teapot is ready! Making a purple clay teapot takes time and patience, but the result is amazing. Do you want to try it someday? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why do we need to clean and make the purple clay into a soft lump? A．To keep water in the clay. B．To make the teapot stronger. C．To make the teapot beautiful. D．To make the clay easier to shape. 2．Which picture can best describe Step 2? A．B． C． D． 3．What can we know from the text? A．Purple clay teapots are only popular in China. B．Making a purple clay teapot takes a short time. C．Different colors in the teapot are to make it more special. D．Most people can make a perfect purple clay teapot on the first try. 4．What’s the purpose of the text? A．To tell people the history of purple clay teapots. B．To encourage people to buy purple clay teapots. C．To show people how valuable purple clay teapots are. D．To introduce the process of making a clay teapot. 5．Who is most probably interested in this text? A．A famous painter. B．A teapot lover. C．A shop keeper. D．A travel guide. 二、完形填空 Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文) . Cormorant fishing is a Chinese traditional skill. Traditional skills are those 1 that have been passed down from generation to generation. These skills can include things like weaving, pottery making, or woodworking. They are often 2 rural areas (农村) and small communities where people have been able to keep these skills over time. Traditional skills are important because they help to protect cultural heritage (遗产). By passing on these skills, we are able to keep alive the knowledge and skills that have been used for centuries. This not only enables these traditions to continue, but also makes us interested in the history and culture of different communities around the world. Another reason why traditional skills are valuable is that they 3 a way for people to protect their environment. Many traditional skills use natural materials such as wood, clay, or wool. By working with these materials, people are able to develop a deeper understanding of the natural world and the resources that 4 to them. Although there are many benefits of traditional skills, they are becoming less popular in today’s world. As technology advances and our lives become more fast-paced, many people 5 have the time or desire to learn these skills. Besides, some traditional skills are replaced by modern ones that are faster or easier to use. However, there are still many people who value traditional skills and are working hard to keep them alive. Whether 6 workshops or simply passing on knowledge to family members, these people are helping to ensure that these skills continue to be a part of our cultural heritage for generations to come. 1．A．items B．chances C．influences D．abilities 2．A．different from B．connected with C．covered with D．aware of 3．A．provide B．reply C．support D．promise 4．A．harmful B．ancient C．available D．convenient 5．A．had better B．no longer C．would rather D．used to 6．A．except B．between C．during D．through 三、短文填空 根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词。在填写答卷时，要求写出完整单词。（每空限填一词） Guangzhou Yue Embroidery (刺绣) has a history of over 1,000 years. It dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Local people began to u 1 colorful threads (线) to make clothes more beautiful at that time. In the Ming Dynasty, it became f 2 for its gold and silver threads that looked like stars. Today, Yue Embroidery is a s 3 of the local traditional culture. My grandma is a master of Yue Embroidery. Last summer, she taught me to embroider a peony flower. When I tried to hold the needle (针), my hand was shaking. I wanted to quickly make it. But the threads intertwined (缠绕在一起) again and again. “Be p 4 ,” Grandma said softly. Day by day, I learned to control the needle. When my first peony flower f 5 bloomed on the cloth, I felt proud. Yue Embroidery is not only beautiful art—it’s also a story of patience and love. Through my Grandma’s hands, I see how traditions stay alive. 四、任务型阅读 At Beijing New Oriental Yangzhou Foreign Language School, there’s a special club called Tongcao Flowers Paper Art Workshop. It recently won the first prize at a school event, surprising everyone with thousands of beautiful paper flowers made by students and teachers. Making tongcao flowers takes patience. The team spent 60 days cutting tongcao paper (made from soft plant wood) into tiny pieces. “The hardest part is shaping wet petals (花瓣),” said 14-year-old Ren Daiyang. “The paper dries in 10 seconds, so I must work quickly!” First, cut paper into 3mm—5mm strips. Then, shape the wet paper into petals, and put them together like a flower. Finally, they paint details like stamens (花蕊) with food coloring. 13-year-old Zhang Shiyu spends over 2 hours on each flower. “My first flower looked like a duckling!” she laughed. “But now I’ve made 50. This art teaches me not to give up.” Her classmate He Liyan, 14, added, “It’s cool to keep a 300-year-old skill alive.” Tongcao flowers are Yangzhou’s intangible cultural heritage (since 2007). The white paper’s softness lets creators shape it into peonies, plum blossoms, even butterflies. The club’s 2m×3m display board at the event looks like a spring garden — prove that young hands can protect old traditions. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Who got the top prize at a school event? 2．Why does Ren Daiyang think shaping wet petals is hard? 3．How many steps do we need to make tongcao paper? 4．What did Zhang Shiyu learn from making tongcao paper? 5．What does the display board at the event look like? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$