热点01 读写组合练热点话题之中外文化（热点专练）（上海专用）2026年中考英语一轮复习讲练测

热点01 读写组合练热点话题之中外文化 （阅读单选+完形填空+阅读简答题） 文章导读 主要内容 一、中国传统文化相关： 1. 传统舞台表演（口技、相声、京剧、皮影戏）； 2. 传统技艺（捏面人、竹编、青花瓷、剪纸、刺绣、中国结）； 3. 古代休闲游戏（踢毽子、空竹、捶丸、蹴鞠） 4. 文化符号（二十四节气） 二、中外文化交流相关： 1. 异国文化体验（芬兰文化：气候、安全、规则、饮食）； 2. 文化适应（文化冲击的四阶段：兴奋期、冲击期、恢复期、适应期）； 三、其他话题： 1. 名人语录（马克・吐温、爱因斯坦的语录及含义）； 2. 争议话题（圣诞礼物转赠的正反观点） 题型解题要领 一、阅读单选题： 1. 细节题：定位题干关键词（时间、地点、专有名词等），回归原文找对应信息； 2. 词义猜测题：结合上下文语境（如举例、因果、转折关系）推断词义； 3. 主旨题：梳理全文核心对象（如四种传统表演、二十四节气），排除片面选项； 二、完形填空： 1. 联系上下文：根据前后句逻辑（因果、转折、并列）选择符合语境的词； 2. 关注固定搭配：注意动词、名词、形容词与介词的搭配； 3. 结合话题背景：如传统文化类文章优先选择与 “传统、传承、创新” 相关的词； 三、阅读简答题： 1. 找原文依据：直接提取或整合原文关键信息（如数字、事实）； 2. 简洁作答：避免冗余，符合题干要求（一般用短语或短句）； 3. 语法正确：注意时态、人称一致，疑问句需按要求回应（如肯定 / 否定回答） 组合套餐01 Passage 1 Chinese stage performances have been popular for thousands of years. They attract not only many Chinese but also many foreigners. Some are listed here. Ventriloquism (口技) Crosstalk The ancient ventriloquism was a kind of sound art. In order to catch animals, ancient people had to cheat animals by imitating their sounds with their mouths. But as a performing art, it was popular no later than the Song Dynasty. Crosstalk, known as “xiangsheng”, appeared in Beijing during the Qing Dynasty. Modern crosstalk  includes  four  skills:  speaking, imitating, amusing and singing. Performers do all these things to make people laugh. The performers also tell funny stories about everyday life or historical events. Beijing Opera Shadow Play Beijing Opera is the soul of Chinese national culture. It came into being in the 1790s. It is full of historical stories, beautiful clothes and wonderful performances. There are four kinds of roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Beijing Opera presents plays and characters mainly by four artistic methods. They are singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic (杂技的) fighting. Starting from the Han Dynasty, shadow play became popular among ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty. It was a mixture of dance, drama, music, art and so on. When it became dark, the performers set up the light and paper screen. Then they held the human characters behind the paper screen and the audience saw the stories from the other side. The characters were made of animal skin. As the shadow players moved their fingers, the characters’ looks, dresses and movement could be clearly seen. At the same time, the performers told traditional stories. 1．The underlined word “imitating” means ________. A．hearing B．recording C．using D．copying 2．________ came into being in the 1790s. A．Ventriloquism B．Crosstalk C．Beijing Opera D．Shadow Play 3．People can be made to laugh when they are ________. A．telling funny stories B．speaking on a stage C．listening to crosstalk D．telling historical events 4．Which of the following are artistic methods in Beijing Opera? A．Speaking, imitating, amusing and singing. B．Singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic fighting. C．Jumping, acting, imitating and talking. D．Dance, drama, music and art. 5．We can know that the characters in the shadow play are made of ________. A．animal skin B．paper screen C．lights D．dresses 6．The passage is mainly about ________. A．four Chinese stage performances B．Chinese traditional customs C．the influence of Chinese culture D．the fun time of ancient people Passage 2 For Chinese people, one of the most memorable cultural events is the “24 Solar Terms” ( 二十四节气). It is an ancient way of dividing the year by watching the sun’s movement. The Chinese divided the year into 24 parts based on the sun’s 1 . Each part shows the changes of the seasons, weather and nature. What are the 24 Solar Terms? The 24 Solar Terms are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. 2 , it appeared along the Yellow River even before the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC．) , and was almost complete by the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220). It is also called China’s “fifth great invention” after paper-making, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. In ancient times, the 24 Solar Terms were very important 3 . They helped farmers know when to plant and harvest crops and told people how to prepare for different seasons. The year starts with “Start of Spring” and ends with “Major Cold”. Each season has six solar terms, and each term lasts for 15 days. From generation to generation, the experience in growing food and daily life has been passed. Many farmers 4 rely on the solar terms now to decide what they should do in the fields. New life for the ancient way of dividing time Even though the 24 Solar Terms are part of our lives, we need to work hard all the way to keep this cultural treasure alive. The most important part is to 5 more young people in the job. The government wants to make this old culture more lively by supporting young people in using their imagination and paying more attention to it. In fact, many young people have already worked hard to do this. With photos, paintings and essays, it is quite 6 to see that the ancient idea of living in peace with nature will keep getting stronger. 1．A．heat B．light C．energy D．position 2．A．In addition B．At first C．For example D．As a result 3．A．holidays B．customs C．activities D．guides 4．A．only B．still C．rarely D．also 5．A．attract B．challenge C．train D．replace 6．A．necessary B．surprising C．natural D．unusual Passage 3 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Is it OK to regift present? People in the UK spend a total of £700 million each year on Christmas presents that aren’t wanted. Regifting means giving an unwanted present to someone else at a later date.Regifting could also mean giving the present to charity. No-receive presents with gratitude. Giving gifts is a tradition that brings families and friends together. The right response to a present is to be thankful, whether you want the thing or not. To pass a present on is ungrateful and rude. What happens in six months if the giver asks to see the thing they considerately (4S) chose and gave you, or asks if you’re enjoying it? You might hurt the giver’s feelings. Besides, a thing is only a waste if a person doesn’t use it. So be imaginative, work out how to enjoy the gift and be thankful. Giving presents is a thoughtful act of generosity (慷慨) that should be met with thanks — regifting could be seen as rude and ungrateful by the giver. Regifting may mean the person receiving the present has to lie later on and pretend that they still have the present and are using it. Instead of regifting, be imaginative and think about how to make use of the present and enjoy it. Yes — an unwanted thing becomes treasure. When it comes to presents, some say it’s the thought that counts. Others think it’s the thing, and when the thing is unwanted, the present is just a waste. There’s a lot of waste in the world, and it’s damaging the environment. Instead of adding to the problem, give the gift to someone who will love it. Books and toys can be given to a friend on their birthday or to a children’s charity, and clothes to a homeless shelter. In any case, it is often much better to give than to receive. Regifting is an excellent way to make use of something that would otherwise (否则) be a waste. There is far too much waste and it’s terrible for the environment. You can give the gift to a friend on a birthday, or to charitable (善) cause, and make someone else happy with the thing you didn’t want. Regifting turns disappointment into joy. One person’s waste is another’s ________. 1．How much money do people in the UK spend each year on Christmas presents they are unwanted? 2．It isn’t OK to regift because people receive presents with gratitude, is it? 3．What does the underlined sentence “It is the thought that counts.” mean? 4．According to the passage, which is much better, giving or receiving a gift? 5．After reading the passage, try to complete the last sentence with the proper word: One person’s waste is another’s . 6．Are you for or against regifting present? Give a reason which is Not mentioned in the passage? Passage 4 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Mr Chen makes toys from dough. He is over 50 years old now. His hands are rough because he works with dough all the time. Mr Chen makes dough toys of different sizes. Only a small piece of dough and some simple tools are required to make a dough toy. Mr Chen uses his hands to turn the dough into different characters, for example the Monkey King. Dough of different colours is used to make the toys more interesting. Every Saturday, Wang Weifang puts on a play with his friends in a small town near Xi’an. The audience can hear them, but they cannot see them. That is because they are putting on a shadow puppet play. Shadow puppets are made of hard leather. The leather is cut out in the shape of a person, an animal or an object. Each puppet is painted In bright colours and put on a stick. Some puppets have movable arms and legs. A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope. It can be in the shape of a an animal, a flower or a Chinese character with a special meaning. Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people. Many Chinese knots have special meanings. People think these knots can bring them happiness or good luck, so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home. 1．How many traditional skills does this passage mention (提及)? 2．Why does Mr Chen need different colours of the dough? 3．Why can the audience not see Wang and his friends? 4．What are shadow puppets made of? 5．Chinese knots usually have special meanings, don’t they? 6．What do you think of Chinese traditional skills?  Why do you think so? 组合套餐02 Passage 1 Dear Mei, It was such a pleasure getting to know you. I want to give you this lovely English tea set. Drinking tea is a deep-rooted (根深蒂固的) and cherished tradition in the U.K. There are various types of tea and tea-making rituals. I hope you enjoy exploring the world of English tea with this tea set and create your own unique tea-making experiences. Thank you for your warm hospitality. I will always remember my time here. Cheers! Take care, James Dear Chen, I hope you like this boomerang from Australia. It stands for return and connection, just like the friendship we’ve built here. Boomerangs have a long history in Australian Aboriginal culture. They were not only tools for hunting but also had cultural and spiritual (精神的) significance. Just as it always comes back, our friendship will always be there. Thank you for making my time in China unforgettable. I hope you’ll think of our friendship whenever you see it. Best wishes, Liam Dear Wang, I brought you a bottle of pure Canadian maple syrup, something special from my country. Your warmth and generosity have made my time in China so memorable. I hope you enjoy this sweet taste of Canada. Let’s keep in touch, and I hope you will come to Canada to visit me soon! Sincerely, Olivia Dear Lee, I’m really glad we got to meet! Here’s a sandalwood bracelet (手镯) from India. In Indian culture, sandalwood is highly regarded. It is often used in religious (宗教的) ceremonies and is believed to have purifying (净化) and calming effects. I hope its calming smell brings you peace and comfort. This bracelet is not just a gift but also a carrier of the positive energy from Indian culture. Thank you for all the kindness you’ve shown me. Wishing you all the best! Yours sincerely, Raj 1．What is the main reason James gives Mei the English tea set? A．To invite Mei to visit the U.K. B．To show the modern art of the U.K. C．To thank Mei for teaching him tea-making skills. D．To share the traditional tea culture of the U.K. 2．What does the underlined word “hospitality” in James’ letter probably mean? A．Kindness shown to guests. B．Skill in making tea. C．Interest in different cultures. D．Memory of a trip. 3．Why does the writer mention the boomerang “always comes back”? A．To explain how boomerangs work. B．To compare it to the lasting friendship. C．To introduce Aboriginal hunting skills. D．To show the boomerang’s quality. 4．What makes Olivia describe maple syrup as “something special from my country”? A．It is only made in Canada. B．It is a typical product of Canada. C．It is very expensive in China. D．It can be used in religious ceremonies. 5．What can we infer about the maple syrup? A．It’s a common food in China. B．It has a sweet taste. C．It’s made from apples. D．It’s unpopular in Canada. 6．What do all the four gifts have in common? A．They are all expensive items. B．They all represent the culture of the givers’ home countries. C．They are all used in daily life. D．They all have a history of hundreds of years. Passage 2 Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文) Xie began to learn bamboo weaving when he was a teenager. “I found that bamboo weaving is all-embracing, meaning that, with an infinite (无限的) imagination, you can make 1 . So, I decided to study this handicraft,” he said. After years of hard work, in February 2022, Xie fulfilled (实现) his wish, getting the bamboo weaving of Wuyi Mountain recognized as a provincial intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). However, like other inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, Xie finds that it’s not 2 to pass on the craft, but he’s trying his best. He 3 a museum of bamboo weaving in which visitors can watch and take photos of his works. At his studio in the Wuyi Mountain scenic area, people can learn how to make earrings, bracelets, or bags from bamboo, 4 buy some innovative (创新的) handicrafts. Xie has more than 27,000 followers on Douyin and most of them were born after 1990 or 2000. Xie said he hoped that 5 making use of his ancient bamboo weaving skills and combining (结合) the development of the times, more young people would fall in love with the art and discover the charm and beauty of 6 culture. 1．A．nothing B．something C．anything D．things 2．A．useful B．useless C．difficult D．easy 3．A．invented B．discovered C．set up D．organized 4．A．with B．although C．therefore D．as well as 5．A．before B．besides C．by D．for 6．A．traditional B．creative C．foreign D．special Passage 3 Mark Twain is one of the most quoted authors ever. There are hundreds of his quotations(语录) in books on posters and on websites. Here is an example: “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.”---Mark Twain. Quotations like this one give us guidance. It reminds us that telling a lie is much more difficult than telling the truth. Telling a lie means you have to remember what you said each time you tell the lie. If you tell the truth, there is nothing to remember. He suggests that you shouldn’t lie not because it is wrong, but because it is hard work. Here is another example. “Always obey your parents when they are present.”---Mark Twain Again, the quotation give good advice---to always obey your parents, but the humourous part is when they are present. The quotation tells you to obey your parents when they are there with you ---because they can see what you are doing. Albert Einstein’s quotations are also popular. Many of his quotations are inspirational(鼓舞人心的.). This means that they help us to do our best and be the best person we can be. Here is an example: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”---Albert Einstein This is a much more serious quotation than the two Mark Twain ones. It gives us a lot to think about. Also, because this was said by Albert Einstein, it makes us want to take the quotation serious. This quotation give us hope that that we can learn from any mistake we made yesterday. It reminds us to always look closely at everything we do and ask the right questions to help us achieve our best. 1．Where are Mark Twain’s quotations always used? 2．Telling a lie is easier than telling the truth, isn’t it? 3．According to Mark Twain, why should we always obey our parents when they are present? 4．What does “Learn from yesterday.” in Albert Einstein’s quotation really mean? 5．What’s the purpose of not to stop questioning? 6．Among the three quotations above, which one impresses(印象)you most? Why? 组合套餐03 Passage 1 People in ancient China worked long hours each day. To relax, they invented many games. Here are some of them. Shuttlecock Shuttlecock (jianzi in Chinese) can go back to over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. This traditional Chinese game is very simple. It has only one rule: keep the shuttlecock in the air without using your hands. Players try to kick as many as possible. Nowadays, students have shuttlecock lessons in some schools. Chinese yo-yo Chinese yo-yo (kongzhu in Chinese), is an hourglass-shaped toy. It is made of wood or bamboo and played with a string. The string connects two hand sticks. This fun game is popular in north China. The players move the hand sticks up and down to let the toy go round. Some good players can even throw it up into the air and then catch it on the string. Chuiwan Chuiwan was one of the ball games in ancient China, which was very popular in the Song Dynasty. “Chui” means “________”, and “wan” means “ball”. This sport was similar to golf. On a large field, the players were divided into two groups. Usually there were 2 to 10 people in each group. Everyone had three chances to get the ball into holes with a stick. Only when three strikes into the hole were achieved did the player win the point. Cuju First recorded 2,000 years ago, cuju is known as the earliest form of football. The ball was made of leather on the outside and filled with rice bran inside. As a fun and relaxing game, cuju was used in the army to train soldiers. Its rules were similar to football’s. Each team usually had 12 or 16 players. No hands were allowed. Only feet and the head could be used. The ball should be kicked into the opposite goal. 1．Why did ancient Chinese people invent many games? A．To work for long hours. B．To make themselves stronger. C．To relax themselves. D．To compete with others. 2．Which games can be played with hands? A．Shuttlecock and Chinese yo-yo. B．Cuju and shuttlecock. C．Chuiwan and cuju. D．Chinese yo-yo and chuiwan. 3．What can be filled in the blank? A．hold B．blow C．lift D．hit 4．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．Chinese yo-yo is made of wood, bamboo or leather with a string. B．There were no more than 20 players on the field in a game of chuiwan. C．Shuttlecock can go back to over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. D．The rules in a cuju game were like those in a football game. 5．We can find all the following games in the passage EXCEPT ________ . A． B．C．D． 6．The passage above is written to ________ . A．teach people how to invent games B．introduce some Chinese games C．show the importance of being healthy D．compare four different games Passage 2 A Taste of Finnish Culture Some students came to Finland to study at Helsinki University. They are sitting in a city cafe after one of their classes. Kirsten: Talking about Finns and Finland, what do you guys think about living here 1 ? Edwina: I must tell you guys that I was quite pleasantly surprised at the weather when I first arrived here in the middle of winter. The temperature was minus 15. I thought I was going to die! But I don’t freeze 2 in Finland, because all the buildings are so well heated. I freeze more in Scotland than I do here. Vishal: True. And the summertime is lovely, though. Another thing I really like about living in Finland is that it’s really 3 , at least compared to Mumbai! One day, when I was walking home, I dropped my wallet. When I noticed this, I thought it would be stolen for sure. But I found that someone had put my wallet on top of a bench so that I would find it more easily. The most surprising thing was that nothing had been taken from it! Kirsten: That’s pretty 4 . It always makes me smile to see all the lost things. Edwina: People here 5 a lot. For example, almost no one crosses the road when the light is red, even if there are no cars coming. Kirsten: You’re right! I remember I once crossed the road when the light was red. People waiting on the other side looked at me in a very annoyed way. That made me decide never to do it again! Vishal: That’s funny! In India, people don’t do that! Joseph: Well, another thing that can be funny is Finnish food. One day, soon after getting to Finland, I felt like having something sweet. I went into the corner shop and I saw that there were freshly baked doughnuts on the bread counter. “Excellent!” I thought, and I chose a big doughnut to sink my teeth into. But imagine my horror when I discovered that it was filled with meat! Edwina: Oh yes. I think the meat filling is actually quite nice but not when you are 6 jam! 1．A．at first B．so far C．now and then D．for the time being 2．A．indoors B．outdoors C．immediately D．completely 3．A．smart B．quiet C．safe D．clean 4．A．crazy B．proper C．attractive D．amazing 5．A．ride bicycles B．complain about drivers C．follow rules D．argue about laws 6．A．tasting B．expecting C．touching D．spreading Passage 3 Most people who move to a foreign country may experience a period of time when they feel very homesick and have a lot of stress. This feeling is often called “culture shock”. It is important to understand and learn how to deal with it if you want to adapt successfully to your new home’s culture. Generally speaking, there are several stages you will experience if you move to a foreign country. The first stage is usually known as the excitement stage. When arriving in a new environment, you’ll be interested in the new culture; everything will seem exciting and everyone will seem friendly. But it isn’t long before the excitement stage moves into the second stage. The excitement you felt before changes to stress. It seems that everything is difficult; the language is hard to learn, friends are difficult to make, and even simple things like shopping are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick. This is the stage which is referred to as “culture shock”. However, culture shock doesn’t last for very long. If you are one of those who manage to overcome it, you’ll move into the “recovery” stage. At this stage, you start to understand and accept the way things are done and the way people behave in your new environment. The last stage is the “home” stage. This is the stage when you start to feel at home in the new culture. You start to learn from your new home, and prefect certain aspects of the new culture to your own culture. Culture shock is normal. Everyone in a new situation will go through some form of it. Be brave, and overcoming culture shock is a piece of cake. 1．The writer doesn’t think “culture shock” is difficult to overcome, does he? 2．What problems may people face when they experience “culture shock”? 3．How many stages of “culture shock” are mentioned in the article? 4．Why do people feel excited when they first move to a foreign country? 5．What is the “home” stage? 6．Describe two ways to deal with “cultural shock”. Passage 4 The Beauty of Chinese Traditional Handicrafts Chinese traditional handicrafts are precious treasures of Chinese culture, carrying thousands of years of history and wisdom. Among them, blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) is one of the most famous. It first appeared during the Tang Dynasty and became popular in the Yuan Dynasty. Today, it is still loved by people all over the world. Blue and white porcelain Making blue and white porcelain is a long and complex process. First, craftsmen need to choose high-quality clay (黏土) and make it into a rough shape called a “blank”. Then, they draw beautiful patterns on the blank with special blue pigment (颜料). These patterns usually include flowers, birds, dragons, and phoenixes—each with a special meaning. ____2____, lotus flowers stand for purity, while dragons symbolize power and good luck. After drawing, the blank is covered with a layer of transparent glaze (釉料) and fired (烧制) in a kiln (窑) at a high temperature. Only after several careful steps can a perfect blue and white porcelain piece be made. Paper-cutting Besides blue and white porcelain, there are many other wonderful traditional handicrafts in China. Paper-cutting is a simple but creative one. People use scissors to cut paper into different shapes, such as red lanterns and fish, for festivals like the Spring Festival. Embroidery (刺绣) is another art form. Craftsmen sew colorful threads on cloth to make beautiful pictures. Some embroidery works are so detailed that they look like real paintings. ____4____ However, many traditional handicrafts are facing the risk of disappearing. Young people are less interested in learning these skills because the learning process is long and hard, and it’s not easy to make money from them. Luckily, more and more people have realized the importance of protecting these crafts. Some old craftsmen are teaching young people for free, and schools are adding handicraft courses to help students learn about traditional culture. __________________________________________________________________________ Questions: 1．When did blue and white porcelain become popular? 2．Fill in the proper word(s) according to the text. . 3．How many steps of making blue and white porcelain are there in all? 4．Give the proper subtitle: 5．Why are paper-cutting and embroidery mentioned in the passage?   6．Why are many traditional handicrafts in danger of disappearing?   68．After reading the article, write 1-2 sentences for its ending. 11 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 热点01 读写组合练热点话题之中外文化 （阅读单选+完形填空+阅读简答题） 文章导读 主要内容 一、中国传统文化相关： 1. 传统舞台表演（口技、相声、京剧、皮影戏）； 2. 传统技艺（捏面人、竹编、青花瓷、剪纸、刺绣、中国结）； 3. 古代休闲游戏（踢毽子、空竹、捶丸、蹴鞠） 4. 文化符号（二十四节气） 二、中外文化交流相关： 1. 异国文化体验（芬兰文化：气候、安全、规则、饮食）； 2. 文化适应（文化冲击的四阶段：兴奋期、冲击期、恢复期、适应期）； 三、其他话题： 1. 名人语录（马克・吐温、爱因斯坦的语录及含义）； 2. 争议话题（圣诞礼物转赠的正反观点） 题型解题要领 一、阅读单选题： 1. 细节题：定位题干关键词（时间、地点、专有名词等），回归原文找对应信息； 2. 词义猜测题：结合上下文语境（如举例、因果、转折关系）推断词义； 3. 主旨题：梳理全文核心对象（如四种传统表演、二十四节气），排除片面选项； 二、完形填空： 1. 联系上下文：根据前后句逻辑（因果、转折、并列）选择符合语境的词； 2. 关注固定搭配：注意动词、名词、形容词与介词的搭配； 3. 结合话题背景：如传统文化类文章优先选择与 “传统、传承、创新” 相关的词； 三、阅读简答题： 1. 找原文依据：直接提取或整合原文关键信息（如数字、事实）； 2. 简洁作答：避免冗余，符合题干要求（一般用短语或短句）； 3. 语法正确：注意时态、人称一致，疑问句需按要求回应（如肯定 / 否定回答） 组合套餐01 Passage 1 Chinese stage performances have been popular for thousands of years. They attract not only many Chinese but also many foreigners. Some are listed here. Ventriloquism (口技) Crosstalk The ancient ventriloquism was a kind of sound art. In order to catch animals, ancient people had to cheat animals by imitating their sounds with their mouths. But as a performing art, it was popular no later than the Song Dynasty. Crosstalk, known as “xiangsheng”, appeared in Beijing during the Qing Dynasty. Modern crosstalk  includes  four  skills:  speaking, imitating, amusing and singing. Performers do all these things to make people laugh. The performers also tell funny stories about everyday life or historical events. Beijing Opera Shadow Play Beijing Opera is the soul of Chinese national culture. It came into being in the 1790s. It is full of historical stories, beautiful clothes and wonderful performances. There are four kinds of roles in Beijing Opera: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Beijing Opera presents plays and characters mainly by four artistic methods. They are singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic (杂技的) fighting. Starting from the Han Dynasty, shadow play became popular among ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty. It was a mixture of dance, drama, music, art and so on. When it became dark, the performers set up the light and paper screen. Then they held the human characters behind the paper screen and the audience saw the stories from the other side. The characters were made of animal skin. As the shadow players moved their fingers, the characters’ looks, dresses and movement could be clearly seen. At the same time, the performers told traditional stories. 1．The underlined word “imitating” means ________. A．hearing B．recording C．using D．copying 2．________ came into being in the 1790s. A．Ventriloquism B．Crosstalk C．Beijing Opera D．Shadow Play 3．People can be made to laugh when they are ________. A．telling funny stories B．speaking on a stage C．listening to crosstalk D．telling historical events 4．Which of the following are artistic methods in Beijing Opera? A．Speaking, imitating, amusing and singing. B．Singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic fighting. C．Jumping, acting, imitating and talking. D．Dance, drama, music and art. 5．We can know that the characters in the shadow play are made of ________. A．animal skin B．paper screen C．lights D．dresses 6．The passage is mainly about ________. A．four Chinese stage performances B．Chinese traditional customs C．the influence of Chinese culture D．the fun time of ancient people 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．A 【导语】本文以“中国舞台表演历史悠久、广受中外欢迎”为开篇总起，依次介绍了口技、相声、京剧、皮影戏四种经典中国传统舞台表演，分别阐述了每种表演的起源时间、核心特点、表演形式或关键元素，展现了中国传统舞台艺术的丰富性与独特魅力。 1．词句猜测题。根据“In order to catch animals, ancient people had to cheat animals by imitating their sounds with their mouths.”可知，古人用嘴模仿动物的声音来欺骗它们，以捕捉动物，因此此处imitating表示模仿。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“It came into being in the 1790s.”可知，京剧始于18世纪90年代。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Performers do all these things to make people laugh.”可知，听相声能让人笑。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Beijing Opera presents plays and characters mainly by four artistic methods. They are singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic fighting.”可知，京剧主要通过 “唱、念、做、打” 四种艺术手法来呈现剧目与人物形象。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“The characters were made of animal skin.”可知，皮影人物的材质是兽皮。故选A。 6．文章主旨题。根据全文可知，本文主要介绍了口技、相声、京剧、皮影戏四种经典中国传统舞台表演。故选A。 Passage 2 For Chinese people, one of the most memorable cultural events is the “24 Solar Terms” ( 二十四节气). It is an ancient way of dividing the year by watching the sun’s movement. The Chinese divided the year into 24 parts based on the sun’s 1 . Each part shows the changes of the seasons, weather and nature. What are the 24 Solar Terms? The 24 Solar Terms are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. 2 , it appeared along the Yellow River even before the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC．) , and was almost complete by the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220). It is also called China’s “fifth great invention” after paper-making, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. In ancient times, the 24 Solar Terms were very important 3 . They helped farmers know when to plant and harvest crops and told people how to prepare for different seasons. The year starts with “Start of Spring” and ends with “Major Cold”. Each season has six solar terms, and each term lasts for 15 days. From generation to generation, the experience in growing food and daily life has been passed. Many farmers 4 rely on the solar terms now to decide what they should do in the fields. New life for the ancient way of dividing time Even though the 24 Solar Terms are part of our lives, we need to work hard all the way to keep this cultural treasure alive. The most important part is to 5 more young people in the job. The government wants to make this old culture more lively by supporting young people in using their imagination and paying more attention to it. In fact, many young people have already worked hard to do this. With photos, paintings and essays, it is quite 6 to see that the ancient idea of living in peace with nature will keep getting stronger. 1．A．heat B．light C．energy D．position 2．A．In addition B．At first C．For example D．As a result 3．A．holidays B．customs C．activities D．guides 4．A．only B．still C．rarely D．also 5．A．attract B．challenge C．train D．replace 6．A．necessary B．surprising C．natural D．unusual 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文介绍了中国的“二十四节气”，讲述了其历史、重要性及在现代社会中的传承与发展。 1．句意：中国人根据太阳的位置将一年分为24个部分。 heat热量；light光；energy能量；position位置。根据上文“It is an ancient way of dividing the year by watching the sun’s movement.”可知，观察太阳的运动，应是根据太阳的位置将一年分为24个部分。故选D。 2．句意：起初，它甚至在秦朝（公元前221-27年）之前就出现在黄河沿岸，到汉代（公元前22-22年）几乎完成。 In addition此外；At first最初；For example例如；As a result结果。根据“it appeared along the Yellow River even before the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC.) , and was almost complete by the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220)”可知，此处强调时间顺序，B项符合。故选B。 3．句意：在古代，二十四节气是非常重要的指南。 holidays节日；customs 习俗；activities活动；guides指南。根据下文“They helped farmers know when to plant and harvest crops and told people how to prepare for different seasons.”可知，帮助农民知道何时种植和收获作物，由此可知，节气是农业活动的指南。故选D。 4．句意：许多农民现在仍然依靠节气来决定他们应该在田里做什么。 only仅仅；still仍然；rarely很少；also也。根据上文“From generation to generation, the experience in growing food and daily life has been passed.”可知，一代又一代，种植食物和日常生活的经验已经传承下来，所以应是许多农民现在仍然依靠节气来决定他们应该在田里做什么。故选B。 5．句意：最重要的部分是吸引更多的年轻人从事这项工作。 attract吸引； challenge挑战；train训练；replace替换。根据下文“The government wants to make this old culture more lively by supporting young people in using their imagination and paying more attention to it.”可知，政府希望通过支持年轻人使其更具活力，所以目标应是吸引年轻人。故选A。 6．句意：通过照片、绘画和散文，我们很自然地看到，与自然和平相处的古老理念将越来越强烈。 necessary必要的；surprising令人惊讶的；natural自然的；unusual不寻常的。根据“With photos, paintings and essays, it is quite …to see that the ancient idea of living in peace with nature will keep getting stronger.”的语境并结合选项可知，此处指不难看到这个情况，所以此处指自然的。故选C。 Passage 3 Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Is it OK to regift present? People in the UK spend a total of £700 million each year on Christmas presents that aren’t wanted. Regifting means giving an unwanted present to someone else at a later date.Regifting could also mean giving the present to charity. No-receive presents with gratitude. Giving gifts is a tradition that brings families and friends together. The right response to a present is to be thankful, whether you want the thing or not. To pass a present on is ungrateful and rude. What happens in six months if the giver asks to see the thing they considerately (4S) chose and gave you, or asks if you’re enjoying it? You might hurt the giver’s feelings. Besides, a thing is only a waste if a person doesn’t use it. So be imaginative, work out how to enjoy the gift and be thankful. Giving presents is a thoughtful act of generosity (慷慨) that should be met with thanks — regifting could be seen as rude and ungrateful by the giver. Regifting may mean the person receiving the present has to lie later on and pretend that they still have the present and are using it. Instead of regifting, be imaginative and think about how to make use of the present and enjoy it. Yes — an unwanted thing becomes treasure. When it comes to presents, some say it’s the thought that counts. Others think it’s the thing, and when the thing is unwanted, the present is just a waste. There’s a lot of waste in the world, and it’s damaging the environment. Instead of adding to the problem, give the gift to someone who will love it. Books and toys can be given to a friend on their birthday or to a children’s charity, and clothes to a homeless shelter. In any case, it is often much better to give than to receive. Regifting is an excellent way to make use of something that would otherwise (否则) be a waste. There is far too much waste and it’s terrible for the environment. You can give the gift to a friend on a birthday, or to charitable (善) cause, and make someone else happy with the thing you didn’t want. Regifting turns disappointment into joy. One person’s waste is another’s ________. 1．How much money do people in the UK spend each year on Christmas presents they are unwanted? 2．It isn’t OK to regift because people receive presents with gratitude, is it? 3．What does the underlined sentence “It is the thought that counts.” mean? 4．According to the passage, which is much better, giving or receiving a gift? 5．After reading the passage, try to complete the last sentence with the proper word: One person’s waste is another’s . 6．Are you for or against regifting present? Give a reason which is Not mentioned in the passage? 【答案】1．A total of 700 million pounds./£700 million. 2．No, it isn’t. 3．It means thoughts are more important./It means giving a gift is not only giving a thing but also a thoughtful act. 4．Giving a gift. 5．treasure/surprise/wish/dream/need/... 6．For./Against. (any possible reason is OK.) 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，讨论了收到不需要的礼物时应不应该转送给他人。 1．根据“People in the UK spend a total of £700 million each year on Christmas presents that aren’t wanted”可知，在英国，人们每年总共花费7亿欧元在圣诞礼物上，而这些礼物是不需要的。故填A total of 700 million pounds./£700 million. 2．根据“Regifting is an excellent way to make use of something that would otherwise be a waste.”可知，礼物转送是一个很好的方式来让东西利用起来；由题干可知，此处要进行否定回答。故填No, it isn’t. 3．根据“When it comes to presents, some say it’s the thought that counts. Others think it’s the thing, and when the thing is unwanted, the present is just a waste.”可知，对于礼物，有人认为心意最重要；有人认为就是一样东西，当东西是不需要时，就是一个废品。故“It is the thought that counts.”表示“心意很重要”。故填It means thoughts are more important./It means giving a gift is not only giving a thing but also a thoughtful act. 4．根据“In any case, it is often much better to give than to receive.”可知，给礼物要比收礼物好，故填Giving a gift. 5．根据“an unwanted thing becomes treasure.”和“One person’s waste is another’s...”可知，不需要的礼物对某个人而言是废品，而对另一个人可能是宝藏。故填treasure/surprise/wish/dream/need/... 6．开放性试题，答案合理即可。故填For./Against. (any possible reason is OK.) Passage 4 根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Mr Chen makes toys from dough. He is over 50 years old now. His hands are rough because he works with dough all the time. Mr Chen makes dough toys of different sizes. Only a small piece of dough and some simple tools are required to make a dough toy. Mr Chen uses his hands to turn the dough into different characters, for example the Monkey King. Dough of different colours is used to make the toys more interesting. Every Saturday, Wang Weifang puts on a play with his friends in a small town near Xi’an. The audience can hear them, but they cannot see them. That is because they are putting on a shadow puppet play. Shadow puppets are made of hard leather. The leather is cut out in the shape of a person, an animal or an object. Each puppet is painted In bright colours and put on a stick. Some puppets have movable arms and legs. A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope. It can be in the shape of a an animal, a flower or a Chinese character with a special meaning. Red ropes are usually used because red is a lucky colour for Chinese people. Many Chinese knots have special meanings. People think these knots can bring them happiness or good luck, so they carry the knots with them or put them up at home. 1．How many traditional skills does this passage mention (提及)? 2．Why does Mr Chen need different colours of the dough? 3．Why can the audience not see Wang and his friends? 4．What are shadow puppets made of? 5．Chinese knots usually have special meanings, don’t they? 6．What do you think of Chinese traditional skills?  Why do you think so? 【答案】1．Three. 2．To make the toys more interesting. 3．Because they are putting on a shadow puppet play. 4．They are made of hard leather. 5．Yes, they do. 6．Chinese traditional skills are very meaningful because they not only show China’s history and culture, but also bring happiness and good luck to people. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统技艺：捏面人、皮影戏和中国结。 1．根据“Mr Chen makes toys from dough.”、“Shadow puppets are made of hard leather.”以及“A Chinese knot is usually made of a thin rope.”可知，文章提到了捏面人、皮影戏以及中国结三种传统技能。故填Three。 2．根据“Dough of different colours is used to make the toys more interesting.”可知，之所以使用不同颜色的面团，是因为做出的玩具会变得更有趣。故填To make the toys more interesting。 3．根据“That is because they are putting on a shadow puppet play.”可知，之所以观众看不到王和他的朋友，是因为他们正在上演皮影戏。故填Because they are putting on a shadow puppet play. 4．根据“Shadow puppets are made of hard leather.”可知，皮影是用硬皮革制成的。故填They are made of hard leather. 5．根据“Many Chinese knots have special meanings.”可知，很多中国结有特殊的寓意。故填Yes, they do. 6．本题为开放性习题。言之有理即可。故填Chinese traditional skills are very meaningful because they not only show China’s history and culture, but also bring happiness and good luck to people. 组合套餐02 Passage 1 Dear Mei, It was such a pleasure getting to know you. I want to give you this lovely English tea set. Drinking tea is a deep-rooted (根深蒂固的) and cherished tradition in the U.K. There are various types of tea and tea-making rituals. I hope you enjoy exploring the world of English tea with this tea set and create your own unique tea-making experiences. Thank you for your warm hospitality. I will always remember my time here. Cheers! Take care, James Dear Chen, I hope you like this boomerang from Australia. It stands for return and connection, just like the friendship we’ve built here. Boomerangs have a long history in Australian Aboriginal culture. They were not only tools for hunting but also had cultural and spiritual (精神的) significance. Just as it always comes back, our friendship will always be there. Thank you for making my time in China unforgettable. I hope you’ll think of our friendship whenever you see it. Best wishes, Liam Dear Wang, I brought you a bottle of pure Canadian maple syrup, something special from my country. Your warmth and generosity have made my time in China so memorable. I hope you enjoy this sweet taste of Canada. Let’s keep in touch, and I hope you will come to Canada to visit me soon! Sincerely, Olivia Dear Lee, I’m really glad we got to meet! Here’s a sandalwood bracelet (手镯) from India. In Indian culture, sandalwood is highly regarded. It is often used in religious (宗教的) ceremonies and is believed to have purifying (净化) and calming effects. I hope its calming smell brings you peace and comfort. This bracelet is not just a gift but also a carrier of the positive energy from Indian culture. Thank you for all the kindness you’ve shown me. Wishing you all the best! Yours sincerely, Raj 1．What is the main reason James gives Mei the English tea set? A．To invite Mei to visit the U.K. B．To show the modern art of the U.K. C．To thank Mei for teaching him tea-making skills. D．To share the traditional tea culture of the U.K. 2．What does the underlined word “hospitality” in James’ letter probably mean? A．Kindness shown to guests. B．Skill in making tea. C．Interest in different cultures. D．Memory of a trip. 3．Why does the writer mention the boomerang “always comes back”? A．To explain how boomerangs work. B．To compare it to the lasting friendship. C．To introduce Aboriginal hunting skills. D．To show the boomerang’s quality. 4．What makes Olivia describe maple syrup as “something special from my country”? A．It is only made in Canada. B．It is a typical product of Canada. C．It is very expensive in China. D．It can be used in religious ceremonies. 5．What can we infer about the maple syrup? A．It’s a common food in China. B．It has a sweet taste. C．It’s made from apples. D．It’s unpopular in Canada. 6．What do all the four gifts have in common? A．They are all expensive items. B．They all represent the culture of the givers’ home countries. C．They are all used in daily life. D．They all have a history of hundreds of years. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．B 【导语】本文是四封信件，主要讲述了四位外国朋友James、Liam、Olivia和Raj在离开中国时，分别给他们的中国朋友赠送了代表自己国家文化的礼物，并附上了祝福和感谢。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一封信“Drinking tea is a deep-rooted (根深蒂固的) and cherished tradition in the U.K. There are various types of tea and tea-making rituals. I hope you enjoy exploring the world of English tea with this tea set ...”可知，James送茶具是为了分享英国的传统茶文化。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第一封信“Thank you for your warm hospitality. I will always remember my time here.”结合上下文可知，James感谢对方让他度过了一段难忘的时光，由此可推测“hospitality”指的是对客人表现出的友好与照顾。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第二封信“It stands for return and connection, just like the friendship we’ve built here ... Just as it always comes back, our friendship will always be there.”可知，提到回力镖“总会回来”是为了比喻持久的友谊。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第三封信“I brought you a bottle of pure Canadian maple syrup, something special from my country.”可知，枫糖浆是加拿大的典型特产，因此Olivia称其为本国特色。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据文章第三封信“I hope you enjoy this sweet taste of Canada.”可知，枫糖浆具有甜味。故选B。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，第一封信的茶具代表英国茶文化，第二封信的回力镖代表澳大利亚原住民文化，第三封信的枫糖浆代表加拿大特色，第四封信的檀香手镯代表印度文化。因此，所有礼物都代表了送礼者本国的文化。故选B。 Passage 2 Choose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文) Xie began to learn bamboo weaving when he was a teenager. “I found that bamboo weaving is all-embracing, meaning that, with an infinite (无限的) imagination, you can make 1 . So, I decided to study this handicraft,” he said. After years of hard work, in February 2022, Xie fulfilled (实现) his wish, getting the bamboo weaving of Wuyi Mountain recognized as a provincial intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). However, like other inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, Xie finds that it’s not 2 to pass on the craft, but he’s trying his best. He 3 a museum of bamboo weaving in which visitors can watch and take photos of his works. At his studio in the Wuyi Mountain scenic area, people can learn how to make earrings, bracelets, or bags from bamboo, 4 buy some innovative (创新的) handicrafts. Xie has more than 27,000 followers on Douyin and most of them were born after 1990 or 2000. Xie said he hoped that 5 making use of his ancient bamboo weaving skills and combining (结合) the development of the times, more young people would fall in love with the art and discover the charm and beauty of 6 culture. 1．A．nothing B．something C．anything D．things 2．A．useful B．useless C．difficult D．easy 3．A．invented B．discovered C．set up D．organized 4．A．with B．although C．therefore D．as well as 5．A．before B．besides C．by D．for 6．A．traditional B．creative C．foreign D．special 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了谢某从小学习竹编技艺，并通过努力使其成为省级非物质文化遗产，同时他通过建立博物馆和工作室推广竹编文化，吸引年轻人关注传统艺术。 1．句意：我发现竹编技艺包罗万象，意味着只要有无限的想象力，你可以制作任何东西。 nothing没有什么；something某物；anything任何东西；things东西。根据“bamboo weaving is all-embracing”可知，竹编技艺包罗万象，由此可知可能做出任何东西。故选C。 2．句意：然而，像其他非物质文化遗产的传承人一样，谢发现传承这门技艺并不容易，但他仍在尽力。 useful有用的；useless无用的；difficult困难的；easy容易的。根据“but he’s trying his best”可知，传承技艺并不容易，但是他很尽力。故选D。 3．句意：他建立了一个竹编博物馆，游客可以在里面观看并拍摄他的作品。 invented发明；discovered发现；set up建立；organized组织。根据“a museum of bamboo weaving”可知，此处指建立博物馆。故选C。 4．句意：在他的武夷山风景区工作室里，人们可以学习用竹子制作耳环、手镯或包包，也可以购买一些创新的手工艺品。 with和；although虽然；therefore因此；as well as以及。根据“learn how to make earrings, bracelets, or bags from bamboo, ...buy some innovative (创新的) handicrafts.”可知，可以用竹子制作耳环、手镯或包包，也可以购买手工艺品，此处表示“以及”购买手工艺品。故选D。 5．句意：谢希望通过利用古老的竹编技艺并结合时代发展，更多年轻人会爱上这门艺术，发现传统文化的魅力与美。 before之前；besides此外；by通过；for为了。根据“making use of his ancient bamboo weaving skills and combining (结合) the development of the times”可知，把古老的竹编技艺并结合时代发展，此处表示方式，by doing“通过做某事”，表示方式。故选C。 6．句意：谢希望通过利用古老的竹编技艺并结合时代发展，更多年轻人会爱上这门艺术，发现传统文化的魅力与美。 traditional传统的；creative有创造力的；foreign外国的；special特别的。根据“ancient bamboo weaving skills”可知，竹编技艺属于传统文化。故选A。 Passage 3 Mark Twain is one of the most quoted authors ever. There are hundreds of his quotations(语录) in books on posters and on websites. Here is an example: “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.”---Mark Twain. Quotations like this one give us guidance. It reminds us that telling a lie is much more difficult than telling the truth. Telling a lie means you have to remember what you said each time you tell the lie. If you tell the truth, there is nothing to remember. He suggests that you shouldn’t lie not because it is wrong, but because it is hard work. Here is another example. “Always obey your parents when they are present.”---Mark Twain Again, the quotation give good advice---to always obey your parents, but the humourous part is when they are present. The quotation tells you to obey your parents when they are there with you ---because they can see what you are doing. Albert Einstein’s quotations are also popular. Many of his quotations are inspirational(鼓舞人心的.). This means that they help us to do our best and be the best person we can be. Here is an example: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”---Albert Einstein This is a much more serious quotation than the two Mark Twain ones. It gives us a lot to think about. Also, because this was said by Albert Einstein, it makes us want to take the quotation serious. This quotation give us hope that that we can learn from any mistake we made yesterday. It reminds us to always look closely at everything we do and ask the right questions to help us achieve our best. 1．Where are Mark Twain’s quotations always used? 2．Telling a lie is easier than telling the truth, isn’t it? 3．According to Mark Twain, why should we always obey our parents when they are present? 4．What does “Learn from yesterday.” in Albert Einstein’s quotation really mean? 5．What’s the purpose of not to stop questioning? 6．Among the three quotations above, which one impresses(印象)you most? Why? 【答案】1．They are always used in books, on posters and on websites./In books, on posters and on websites. 2．No, it isn't. 3．Because they can see what we/you are doing. 4．It really means we can learn from any mistake we made yesterday. 5．It is to help us achieve our best. 6．No 3. Because it's inspirational.（Any reasonable answer is acceptable）. 【分析】本文主要介绍了三条语录以及其背后的含义。 1．根据“There are hundreds of his quotations(语录) in books on posters and on websites.”可知在海报和网站上的书中他的语录有几百条。因此马克·吐温的语录总是用在海报和网站上。故填They are always used in books, on posters and on websites. /In books, on posters and on websites. 2．根据“It reminds us that telling a lie is much more difficult than telling the truth.” 可知它提醒我们说谎比说真话困难得多。故填No, it isn't. 3．根据“The quotation tells you to obey your parents when they are there with you ---because they can see what you are doing.”可知这句语录告诉你，当父母和你在一起时，你要服从他们，因为他们能看到你在做什么。故填Because they can see what we/you are doing. 4．根据“This quotation give us hope that that we can learn from any mistake we made yesterday.”可知这一语录使我们有希望从昨天犯的任何错误中吸取教训。故填It really means we can learn from any mistake we made yesterday. 5．根据“It reminds us to always look closely at everything we do and ask the right questions to help us achieve our best.”可知它提醒我们总是密切关注我们所做的每一件事，并提出正确的问题，以帮助我们取得最好的成绩。因此不停止质疑的目的是帮助我们取得最好的成绩。故填It is to help us achieve our best. 6．个人观点题，答案不唯一，例如“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning”，因为这一语录使我们有希望从昨天犯的任何错误中吸取教训。它提醒我们总是密切关注我们所做的每一件事，并提出正确的问题，以帮助我们取得最好的成绩。故填No 3. Because it's inspirational.(Any reasonable answer is acceptable.) 组合套餐03 Passage 1 People in ancient China worked long hours each day. To relax, they invented many games. Here are some of them. Shuttlecock Shuttlecock (jianzi in Chinese) can go back to over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. This traditional Chinese game is very simple. It has only one rule: keep the shuttlecock in the air without using your hands. Players try to kick as many as possible. Nowadays, students have shuttlecock lessons in some schools. Chinese yo-yo Chinese yo-yo (kongzhu in Chinese), is an hourglass-shaped toy. It is made of wood or bamboo and played with a string. The string connects two hand sticks. This fun game is popular in north China. The players move the hand sticks up and down to let the toy go round. Some good players can even throw it up into the air and then catch it on the string. Chuiwan Chuiwan was one of the ball games in ancient China, which was very popular in the Song Dynasty. “Chui” means “________”, and “wan” means “ball”. This sport was similar to golf. On a large field, the players were divided into two groups. Usually there were 2 to 10 people in each group. Everyone had three chances to get the ball into holes with a stick. Only when three strikes into the hole were achieved did the player win the point. Cuju First recorded 2,000 years ago, cuju is known as the earliest form of football. The ball was made of leather on the outside and filled with rice bran inside. As a fun and relaxing game, cuju was used in the army to train soldiers. Its rules were similar to football’s. Each team usually had 12 or 16 players. No hands were allowed. Only feet and the head could be used. The ball should be kicked into the opposite goal. 1．Why did ancient Chinese people invent many games? A．To work for long hours. B．To make themselves stronger. C．To relax themselves. D．To compete with others. 2．Which games can be played with hands? A．Shuttlecock and Chinese yo-yo. B．Cuju and shuttlecock. C．Chuiwan and cuju. D．Chinese yo-yo and chuiwan. 3．What can be filled in the blank? A．hold B．blow C．lift D．hit 4．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．Chinese yo-yo is made of wood, bamboo or leather with a string. B．There were no more than 20 players on the field in a game of chuiwan. C．Shuttlecock can go back to over 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty. D．The rules in a cuju game were like those in a football game. 5．We can find all the following games in the passage EXCEPT ________ . A． B．C．D． 6．The passage above is written to ________ . A．teach people how to invent games B．introduce some Chinese games C．show the importance of being healthy D．compare four different games 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了四种中国古代的传统游戏，包括它们的起源、玩法及特点，旨在让读者了解中国古代人们如何通过游戏放松身心，并传承文化。 1．细节理解题。根据“To relax, they invented many games.”可知，古代人发明了很多游戏是为了放松自己。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“The players move the hand sticks up and down to let the toy go round.”及“Everyone had three chances to get the ball into holes with a stick.”可知，Chinese yo-yo是用手控制绳子，Chuiwan是用棍子击球，故能用手的游戏是Chinese yo-yo和Chuiwan。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“This sport was similar to golf.”及“Everyone had three chances to get the ball into holes with a stick.”可知，Chuiwan是一种类似高尔夫的运动，需要用棍子击球进洞，故“Chui”应意为“击打”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“It is made of wood or bamboo and played with a string.”可知，Chinese yo-yo是由木头或是竹子制成，没有提到皮革。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“It has only one rule: keep the shuttlecock in the air without using your hands.”可知，踢毽子游戏对应选项D，根据“The players move the hand sticks up and down to let the toy go round. Some good players can even throw it up into the air and then catch it on the string.”可知，空竹游戏对应选项A，根据“Its rules were similar to football’s. Each team usually had 12 or 16 players. No hands were allowed. Only feet and the head could be used. The ball should be kicked into the opposite goal.”可知，蹴鞠游戏对应选项B，选项C没有提到。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。根据“People in ancient China worked long hours each day. To relax, they invented many games. Here are some of them.”及通读全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了中国传统游戏。故选B。 Passage 2 A Taste of Finnish Culture Some students came to Finland to study at Helsinki University. They are sitting in a city cafe after one of their classes. Kirsten: Talking about Finns and Finland, what do you guys think about living here 1 ? Edwina: I must tell you guys that I was quite pleasantly surprised at the weather when I first arrived here in the middle of winter. The temperature was minus 15. I thought I was going to die! But I don’t freeze 2 in Finland, because all the buildings are so well heated. I freeze more in Scotland than I do here. Vishal: True. And the summertime is lovely, though. Another thing I really like about living in Finland is that it’s really 3 , at least compared to Mumbai! One day, when I was walking home, I dropped my wallet. When I noticed this, I thought it would be stolen for sure. But I found that someone had put my wallet on top of a bench so that I would find it more easily. The most surprising thing was that nothing had been taken from it! Kirsten: That’s pretty 4 . It always makes me smile to see all the lost things. Edwina: People here 5 a lot. For example, almost no one crosses the road when the light is red, even if there are no cars coming. Kirsten: You’re right! I remember I once crossed the road when the light was red. People waiting on the other side looked at me in a very annoyed way. That made me decide never to do it again! Vishal: That’s funny! In India, people don’t do that! Joseph: Well, another thing that can be funny is Finnish food. One day, soon after getting to Finland, I felt like having something sweet. I went into the corner shop and I saw that there were freshly baked doughnuts on the bread counter. “Excellent!” I thought, and I chose a big doughnut to sink my teeth into. But imagine my horror when I discovered that it was filled with meat! Edwina: Oh yes. I think the meat filling is actually quite nice but not when you are 6 jam! 1．A．at first B．so far C．now and then D．for the time being 2．A．indoors B．outdoors C．immediately D．completely 3．A．smart B．quiet C．safe D．clean 4．A．crazy B．proper C．attractive D．amazing 5．A．ride bicycles B．complain about drivers C．follow rules D．argue about laws 6．A．tasting B．expecting C．touching D．spreading 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些学生对于芬兰文化的看法。 1．句意：说到芬兰人和芬兰，到目前为止你们觉得住在这里怎么样？ at first首先；so far到目前为止；now and then不时地；for the time being暂时。根据“what do you guys think about living here”可知此处是询问到目前为止他们的看法。故选B。 2．句意：但我在芬兰的室内不会冷，因为所有的建筑都有很好的供暖。 indoors室内；outdoors室外；immediately立刻；completely完全地。根据“because all the buildings are so well heated”可知因为有供暖，所以在室内很暖和。故选A。 3．句意：我真正喜欢在芬兰生活的另一件事是它真的很安全。 smart聪明的；quiet安静的；safe安全的；clean干净的。根据“When I noticed this, I thought it would be stolen for sure. But I found that someone had put my wallet on top of a bench so that I would find it more easily”可知自己的钱包没有丢，所以应该感觉很安全。故选C。 4．句意：太神奇了。 crazy疯狂的；proper恰当的；attractive吸引人的；amazing令人惊奇的。根据“The most surprising thing was that nothing had been taken from it!”可知东西都没有丢，所以很令人惊奇。故选D。 5．句意：这里的人们经常遵守规则。 ride bicycles骑自行车；complain about drivers抱怨司机；follow rules遵守规则；argue about laws争论法律。根据“almost no one crosses the road when the light is red, even if there are no cars coming.”可知他们遵守规则。故选C。 6．句意：我觉得肉馅其实很好吃，但不是当你期待果酱的时候！ tasting品尝；expecting期待；touching触摸；spreading传播。根据“the meat filling is actually quite nice but not when you are...jam”可知当你期待着吃到果酱时，结果却吃到肉，这可能就不太好吃了。故选B。 Passage 3 Most people who move to a foreign country may experience a period of time when they feel very homesick and have a lot of stress. This feeling is often called “culture shock”. It is important to understand and learn how to deal with it if you want to adapt successfully to your new home’s culture. Generally speaking, there are several stages you will experience if you move to a foreign country. The first stage is usually known as the excitement stage. When arriving in a new environment, you’ll be interested in the new culture; everything will seem exciting and everyone will seem friendly. But it isn’t long before the excitement stage moves into the second stage. The excitement you felt before changes to stress. It seems that everything is difficult; the language is hard to learn, friends are difficult to make, and even simple things like shopping are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick. This is the stage which is referred to as “culture shock”. However, culture shock doesn’t last for very long. If you are one of those who manage to overcome it, you’ll move into the “recovery” stage. At this stage, you start to understand and accept the way things are done and the way people behave in your new environment. The last stage is the “home” stage. This is the stage when you start to feel at home in the new culture. You start to learn from your new home, and prefect certain aspects of the new culture to your own culture. Culture shock is normal. Everyone in a new situation will go through some form of it. Be brave, and overcoming culture shock is a piece of cake. 1．The writer doesn’t think “culture shock” is difficult to overcome, does he? 2．What problems may people face when they experience “culture shock”? 3．How many stages of “culture shock” are mentioned in the article? 4．Why do people feel excited when they first move to a foreign country? 5．What is the “home” stage? 6．Describe two ways to deal with “cultural shock”. 【答案】1．No, he doesn’t. 2．They may feel anxious and homesick, find the language hard to learn, have difficulty making friends, and face challenges in simple tasks like shopping. 3．Four. 4．Because they are interested in the new culture, and everything seems exciting and everyone seems friendly in the new environment. 5．It is the stage when people start to feel at home in the new culture and begin to adapt aspects of it to their own culture. 6．①Understand and learn how to deal with culture shock. ②Be brave and try to overcome the difficulties in the process. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了文化冲击的几个阶段及其特点，并提出了应对方法。 1．根据“Be brave, and overcoming culture shock is a piece of cake.”可知，作者认为文化冲击不难克服。故填No, he doesn’t. 2．根据“It seems that everything is difficult; the language is hard to learn, friends are difficult to make, and even simple things like shopping are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick.”可知，似乎一切都很困难；语言难学，朋友难交，甚至连购物这样简单的事情都是挑战。在这个阶段，你可能会感到焦虑和想家。故填They may feel anxious and homesick, find the language hard to learn, have difficulty making friends, and face challenges in simple tasks like shopping. 3．根据文章第二至四段“the excitement stage, culture shock, recovery stage, ”和“The last stage is the “home” stage.”可知，文化冲击分为四个阶段：兴奋期、压力期（文化冲击期）、恢复期和适应期（“家”的阶段）。故填Four. 4．根据“When arriving in a new environment, you’ll be interested in the new culture; everything will seem exciting and everyone will seem friendly.”可知，初到一个新环境时，你会对新文化感兴趣；一切似乎都令人兴奋，每个人似乎都很友好。故填Because they are interested in the new culture, and everything seems exciting and everyone seems friendly in the new environment. 5．根据文章第四段“This is the stage when you start to feel at home in the new culture. You start to learn from your new home, and perfect certain aspects of the new culture to your own culture.”可知，这是你开始在新文化中感到如鱼得水的阶段。你开始从新环境中学习，并将新文化的某些方面融入自己的文化中。故填It is the stage when people start to feel at home in the new culture and begin to adapt aspects of it to their own culture. 6．本题答案不唯一，合理即可。例如：①理解并学习如何应对文化冲击。②要勇敢，努力克服过程中的困难。故填①Understand and learn how to deal with culture shock. ②Be brave and try to overcome the difficulties in the process. Passage 4 The Beauty of Chinese Traditional Handicrafts Chinese traditional handicrafts are precious treasures of Chinese culture, carrying thousands of years of history and wisdom. Among them, blue and white porcelain (青花瓷) is one of the most famous. It first appeared during the Tang Dynasty and became popular in the Yuan Dynasty. Today, it is still loved by people all over the world. Blue and white porcelain Making blue and white porcelain is a long and complex process. First, craftsmen need to choose high-quality clay (黏土) and make it into a rough shape called a “blank”. Then, they draw beautiful patterns on the blank with special blue pigment (颜料). These patterns usually include flowers, birds, dragons, and phoenixes—each with a special meaning. ____2____, lotus flowers stand for purity, while dragons symbolize power and good luck. After drawing, the blank is covered with a layer of transparent glaze (釉料) and fired (烧制) in a kiln (窑) at a high temperature. Only after several careful steps can a perfect blue and white porcelain piece be made. Paper-cutting Besides blue and white porcelain, there are many other wonderful traditional handicrafts in China. Paper-cutting is a simple but creative one. People use scissors to cut paper into different shapes, such as red lanterns and fish, for festivals like the Spring Festival. Embroidery (刺绣) is another art form. Craftsmen sew colorful threads on cloth to make beautiful pictures. Some embroidery works are so detailed that they look like real paintings. ____4____ However, many traditional handicrafts are facing the risk of disappearing. Young people are less interested in learning these skills because the learning process is long and hard, and it’s not easy to make money from them. Luckily, more and more people have realized the importance of protecting these crafts. Some old craftsmen are teaching young people for free, and schools are adding handicraft courses to help students learn about traditional culture. __________________________________________________________________________ Questions: 1．When did blue and white porcelain become popular? 2．Fill in the proper word(s) according to the text. . 3．How many steps of making blue and white porcelain are there in all? 4．Give the proper subtitle: 5．Why are paper-cutting and embroidery mentioned in the passage?   6．Why are many traditional handicrafts in danger of disappearing?   68．After reading the article, write 1-2 sentences for its ending. 【答案】62．It became popular in the Yuan Dynasty. 63．For example/For instance 64．There are four steps in all./There are 4 steps in all. 65．The Risk and Protection of Traditional Handicrafts 66．They are mentioned to show that besides blue and white porcelain, there are many other wonderful traditional handicrafts in China. 67．Because the learning process is long and hard, and it’s not easy to make money from them. Young people are less interested in learning these skills. 68．We should all try our best to protect Chinese traditional handicrafts. These beautiful and precious skills will not disappear and can be passed down. 【导语】本文围绕中国传统手工艺展开，介绍了青花瓷的历史渊源与制作流程，简要呈现了剪纸、刺绣等其他代表性手工艺，进而探讨了这些手工艺当前面临的失传风险及相关保护举措。 62．根据“It first appeared during the Tang Dynasty and became popular in the Yuan Dynasty.”可知，青花瓷在元朝变得流行。故填It became popular in the Yuan Dynasty. 63．根据“lotus flowers stand for purity, while dragons symbolize power and good luck.”可知，荷花象征着纯洁，而龙则代表着力量与好运，因此此处是举例说明不同的形状有着特殊的含义，For example/For instance“例如”，须用逗号连接，置于句首首字母大写。故填For example/For instance。 64．根据“First, craftsmen need to choose high-quality clay and make it into a rough shape called a “blank”. Then, they draw beautiful patterns on the blank with special blue pigment...After drawing, the blank is covered with a layer of transparent glaze and fired in a kiln at a high temperature.”可知，首先，工匠们需选取优质黏土，将其制成名为“坯体”的粗制形态。接着，他们用专用青花颜料在坯体上绘制精美纹样；绘制完成后，坯体表面会施一层透明釉料；再放入窑中进行高温烧制，一共四步。故填There are four steps in all./There are 4 steps in all. 65．根据“However, many traditional handicrafts are facing the risk of disappearing...Luckily, more and more people have realized the importance of protecting these crafts.”可知，第四段前半部分提及传统手工艺品面临失传风险，后半部分阐述保护措施，如老艺人免费授课、学校增设相关课程。标题需完整涵盖“面临风险”与“保护行动”两大要点。故填The Risk and Protection of Traditional Handicrafts。 66．根据“Besides blue and white porcelain, there are many other wonderful traditional handicrafts in China.”可知，除了青花瓷之外，终归还有许多其他的精美的传统手工艺品，因此剪纸与刺绣是为了佐证这一点。故填They are mentioned to show that besides blue and white porcelain, there are many other wonderful traditional handicrafts in China. 67．根据“Young people are less interested in learning these skills because the learning process is long and hard, and it’s not easy to make money from them.”可知，年轻人对学习这些技能的兴趣不高，因为掌握这些技能的学习过程漫长又艰辛，而且靠这些技能赚钱并非易事，因此许多传统手工艺会濒临消失。故填Because the learning process is long and hard, and it’s not easy to make money from them. Young people are less interested in learning these skills. 68．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合文章内容，合理作答即可。故填We should all try our best to protect Chinese traditional handicrafts. These beautiful and precious skills will not disappear and can be passed down. 11 / 11 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $