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Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Lunar New Year used to be a daylong celebration for us. My parents tried really hard to recreate the season for my sisters and me here in America. On New Year's day, my family, including all my uncles, aunts, and cousins, dressed in new clothes, gathered at my grandma's house. Kids were pulled out of school, and adults took the day off. The celebration lasted throughout the day and late into the night, with one tradition following another.
Fastforward to 2019: My grandma has passed away, the adults are elderly, and the kids have grown up and are living their own life. The Lunar New Year celebration is no longer as elaborate (精心计划的) as it used to be. As we melt into American culture, the “olden ways”, as we call them, have fallen away. Life seems to have got busier and much more complex, but I often feel something is missing.
For us firstgeneration kids, it is often easier to let go of the traditions and customs of our parents'. They don't mean as much to us as they do for them. At the same time, they are still a part of our culture. I realized that the diaspora (流散) of young Asian Americans in the United States is not unique to me. It is an ongoing inner struggle that we all wrestle with. My Asian features and skin color do not entirely define who I am. I am as much a “hamburger” guy as a “rice” individual. I can't quite fully claim that I am an American and not fully Asian. There isn't really a check box that I can mark. I am ChineseVietnameseAsianAmerican.
I now have two little boys. It saddens me to think they will never be able to experience what my sisters and I did as little kids during this holiday. Recently, for the first time, I've hung up Lunar New Year decorations around the house and replaced our Christmas wreath (花环) on the front door with decorative firecrackers. In a way, my sons are forcing me to slow down and explore my heritage.
I suppose sometimes we need to look back in order to gain clarity on the path ahead.
1.What do we know about the author's family in Paragraph 1?
A.They lived a very hard life in America.
B.They respected the old and loved the young
C.They stuck to the traditions of Lunar New Year.
D.They paid little attention to children's education.
2.What is the author's attitude towards the disappearance of the “olden ways”?
A.Slightly disappointed. B.Tolerant.
C.Very optimistic. D.Uncaring.
3.Why does the author mention “hamburger” and “rice” in Paragraph 3?
A.To suggest various choices.
B.To indicate diverse identities.
C.To clarify different customs.
D.To compare personal tastes.
4.What message does the author seem to convey in the text?
A.We should strengthen family bonds.
B.We are what we choose to be.
C.Passing down family traditions matters.
D.Knowing yourself is a lifelong process.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者祖辈从亚洲移居到美国,以往年年过农历年,2019年奶奶去世后,年味就淡了,作者因此而失望。第一次,他为了把传统传承下去而撤掉圣诞布置,换上了新年的装饰品。
1.C [推理判断题。根据第一段“The celebration lasted throughout the day and late into the night, with one tradition following another.(庆祝活动持续了一整天,一直到深夜,一个传统接一个)”可知,作者一家在美国依旧按传统方式过农历新年。故选C项。]
2.A [推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“As we melt into American culture, the ‘olden ways’, as we call them, have fallen away. Life seems to have got busier and much more complex, but I often feel something is missing.”可知,作者对于‘古老的方式’的消失,感觉心里空落落的,有点失望。故选A项。]
3.B [推理判断题。根据第三段“My Asian features and skin color do not entirely define who I am.”,及下文“I can't quite fully claim that I am an American and not fully Asian. There isn't really a check box that I can mark. I am ChineseVietnameseAsianAmerican.”可知,作者用hamburger指代“美国”,用rice指代”亚洲的中国和越南”,指出了他的两个不同的身份。故选B项。]
4.C [推理判断题。根据最后第二段第二句开始“It saddens me to think they will never be able to experience what my sisters and I did as little kids during this holiday. Recently, for the first time, I've hung up Lunar New Year decorations around the house and replaced our Christmas wreath (花环) on the front door with decorative firecrackers. In a way, my sons are forcing me to slow down and explore my heritage.”及最后一段“I suppose sometimes we need to look back in order to gain clarity on the path ahead”可知,作者的两个儿子对中国传统新年没有概念,所以作者想通过这些装饰,通过自身对传统的探索,来影响孩子们,把旧的传统传承下去。故选C项。]
B
One of the main challenges facing many countries is how to maintain their identity in the face of globalization and the growing multilanguage trend.“One of the main reasons for economic failure in many African countries is the fact that, with a few important exceptions, mothertongue education is not practiced in any of the independent African states.” said Neville Alexander, Director of the Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa at the University of Cape Town.
In response to the spread of English and the increased multilanguage trends arising from immigration, many countries have introduced language laws in the last decade.In some, the use of languages other than the national language is banned in public spaces such as advertising posters.One of the first such legal provisions(规定) was the 1994 “Toubon law” in France, and the idea has been copied in many countries since then.Such efforts to govern language use are often considered as futile_by language experts, who are well aware of the difficulty in controlling fashions in speech and know from research that language switching among bilinguals is a natural process.
It is especially difficult for native speakers of English to understand the desire to maintain the “purity” of a language by law.Since the time of Shakespeare, English has continually absorbed foreign words into its own language.English is one of the most mixed and rapidly changing languages in the world, but that has not been a barrier to acquiring superiority and power.Another reason for the failure of many native English speakers to understand the role of the state regulation is that it has never been the AngloSaxon way of doing things.English has never had a statecontrolled authority for the language, similar, for example, to the Academic Francaise in France.
The need to protect national languages is, for most western Europeans, a recent phenomenon-especially the need to ensure that English does not unnecessarily take over too many fields.Public communication, education and new ways of communication promoted by technology, may be key fields to defend.
5.Neville Alexander believes that __________.
A.mothertongue education is not practiced in all African countries
B.globalization has resulted in the economic failure of Africa
C.globalization has led to the rise of multilanguage trend
D.lack of mothertongue education can lead to economic failure
6.The underlined word “futile” (in Paragraph 2) most probably means “ ___________”.
A.workable B.practical
C.useless D.unnecessary
7.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.English has taken over fields like public communication and education.
B.Many aspects of national culture are threatened by the spread of English.
C.Most language experts believe it is important to promote a national language.
D.Europeans have long realized the need to protect a national language.
8.The best title for the passage is __________.
A.Fighting against the rule of English
B.Protecting local languages and identities
C.Globalization and multilanguage trend
D.To maintain the purity of language by law
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。现在世界全球化导致很多国家的独特的文化受到了冲击和影响,本文讲述的正是这方面的话题。很多国家都采取了很多的措施来保护本国的文化。
5.D [推理判断题。根据文章第一段“One of the main reasons for economic failure in many African countries is the fact that, with a few important exceptions, mothertongue education is not practiced in any of the independent African states. said Neville Alexander”可知,他认为母语教育方面的缺失会导致经济方面的失败。故D正确。]
6.C [词义猜测题。根据本句Such efforts to govern language use are often dismissed as futile by language experts, who are well aware of the difficulty in controlling fashions in speech and know from research that language switching among bilinguals is a natural process.可知,很多语言专家都认为管理语言使用的努力是无用的,因为这样的控制是没有什么效果的。故C正确。]
7.B [推理判断题。根据文章第一段第一句One of the main challenges facing many countries is how to maintain their identity in the face of globalization and the growing multilanguage trend.可知,很多国家都因为英语的广泛推广而导致本国的语言和文化受到了冲击和影响。故B正确。]
8.B [主旨大意题。根据文章第一段One of the main challenges facing many countries is how to maintain their identity in the face of globalization and the growing multilanguage trend.可知,现在世界全球化导致很多国家的独特的文化受到了冲击和影响,本文讲述的正是这方面的话题。故B正确。]
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Chinese culture is over 5,000 years old.___1___
The spirit of the tea ceremony
Xihu Longjing and Yunnan Pu'er have long been world famous.___2___ The spirit of the Chinese tea ceremony captures the Chinese attitude toward life and spirituality.These are the things that people all over the world can benefit from.
A handful of good tea leaves with some boiling water and a set of lovely teaware is the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon and gain some insight into the wisdom of this ancient civilisation.
___3___
During the 5,000 years of Chinese civilisation, many different flavours, styles, and cuisine (烹饪) have developed based on traditional philosophy and culture.This ancient food culture has had a direct impact on the countries, such as Japan, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand, and Singapore.It has benefited billions of people around the world through such innovations as Chinese vegetarian culture, tea culture, vinegar, pasta, medicated diets, ceramic tableware, and the use of soybeans in the diet.
Confucianism(儒学)
Confucianism has flourished during the last 2,500 years of China's 5,000year history.___4___ This school of thought has had the most profound and longlasting influence in China's history.Seventyfour Nobel Prize winners and many other highly respected scholars have stated that for the benefit of mankind's livelihood and development into the next century, these teachings should be promoted and adopted worldwide.___5___
A.Chinese cuisine
B.Chinese culture
C.It has been the mainstay of this ancient civilisation.
D.They are pretty popular due to their superior colour and flavour.
E.The following three items of traditional Chinese culture have had a worldwide impact.
F.This would provide long lasting benefits for man, helping to ensure a peaceful and happy life.
G.This wonderfully rich food culture has also had an impact on Europe, America and Oceania.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的三项具有世界影响力的传统文化。
1.E [根据上文“Chinese culture is over 5,000 years old.”可知,设空处前说中国传统文化有五千多年的历史,下文具体讲述了三项传统文化,故E选项“以下三项中国传统文化在世界范围内产生了影响”符合语境,故选E。]
2.D [根据上文“Xihu Longjing and Yunnan Pu'er have long been world famous.”可知,上文提到了出名的西湖龙井、云南普洱,故本句承接上文具体说明这两种茶因何而出名。故D选项“他们很受欢迎,因为他们的颜色和味道很好”符合语境,故选D。]
3.A [根据本段内容可知,本段主要介绍了中国的烹饪。故A选项“中国菜”符合语境,故选A。]
4.C [根据上文“Confucianism has flourished during the last 2,500 years of China's 5,000year history.”可知,上文提到了儒家思想,故本句应是叙述儒学的重要地位,故C选项“它一直是这个古老文明的支柱”符合语境,故选C。]
5.F [根据上文“Seventyfour Nobel Prize winners and many other highly respected scholars have stated that for the benefit of mankind's livelihood and development into the next century, these teachings should be promoted and adopted worldwide.”可知,上文提到儒家学说应该在世界范围内得到推广和采用。所以,此处要说明其好处,对上文作总结。故F选项“这将为人类提供持久的好处,帮助确保一个和平和幸福的生活”符合语境,故选F。]
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