Unit 4 Arts and heritage 单元话题（艺术与遗产）阅读理解进阶练15篇-2025-2026学年八年级英语下册重难点讲练全攻略（新教材沪教版）

2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit 4 Arts and heritage 单元话题（艺术与遗产）阅读理解进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 Traditional Tie-Dyeing: A Colorful Art from China Tie-dyeing is an ancient Chinese craft with a history of more than 1,500 years. It became very popular during the Tang Dynasty and has been passed down from generation to generation. Today, this traditional art is still loved by many people around the world. The process of tie-dyeing is interesting. First, you need a piece of white cloth, some thread and natural dyes. The dyes are usually made from plants like indigo (靛蓝) and safflower. Then, you twist the cloth into different shapes and tie it tightly with thread. The parts of the cloth that are tied won’t be dyed. After that, you put the cloth into the dye and leave it for several hours. When the cloth is dry, you untie the thread. You will be surprised to see beautiful patterns on the cloth. Each piece of tie-dyed cloth is unique because the way of twisting and tying is different every time. In recent years, tie-dyeing has become popular among young people. They use this art to make T-shirts, scarves, bags and even shoes. Many fashion brands have also introduced tie-dye products. Last year, a fashion show in Paris featured a lot of tie-dyed clothes, which attracted the attention of fashion lovers all over the world. Tie-dyeing is not only a form of art but also a way to show Chinese culture. It represents the creativity and wisdom of the Chinese people. Now, more and more people are learning tie-dyeing. They hope to keep this traditional art alive and make it known to more people. 1．How long has tie-dyeing been a part of Chinese culture? A．For about 500 years. B．For over 1,500 years. C．For about 1,000 years. D．For over 2,000 years. 2．What are the natural dyes for tie-dyeing usually made from? A．Animals. B．Stones. C．Plants. D．Metals. 3．Why is each piece of tie-dyed cloth unique? A．Because the cloth is different every time. B．Because the dyes are different every time. C．Because the drying time is different every time. D．Because the way of twisting and tying is different every time. 4．Where was the fashion show featuring tie-dyed clothes held last year? A．In London. B．In Paris. C．In New York. D．In Beijing. 5．What does tie-dyeing represent? A．The creativity and wisdom of the Chinese people. B．The modern fashion of China. C．The daily life of Chinese people. D．The history of Chinese clothing. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了中国传统扎染艺术的历史、制作过程、现代应用以及文化意义。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Tie-dyeing is an ancient Chinese craft with a history of more than 1,500 years”可知，扎染成为中国文化的一部分已经有超过1500年的历史了。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The dyes are usually made from plants like indigo and safflower”可知，扎染用的天然染料通常是由植物制成的。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Each piece of tie-dyed cloth is unique because the way of twisting and tying is different every time”可知，每一块扎染布都是独一无二的，因为每次扭转和扎的方式都不一样。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Last year, a fashion show in Paris featured a lot of tie-dyed clothes, which attracted the attention of fashion lovers all over the world”可知，去年在巴黎举办了一场时装秀，展示了许多扎染服装，吸引了全世界时尚爱好者的关注。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Tie-dyeing is not only a form of art but also a way to show Chinese culture. It represents the creativity and wisdom of the Chinese people”可知，扎染不仅是一种艺术形式，也是展示中国文化的一种方式。它代表了中国人的创造力和智慧。故选A。 A legendary Chinese painting Have you heard about a world-famous landscape painting named Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? It was painted by Huang Gongwang, one of the Four Masters of the Yuan dynasty. Many experts think it is among the greatest masterpieces in Chinese art history. The story behind this painting is also very unusual. Huang was almost eighty years old when he began working on Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. He first made a rough drawing of the whole painting in one sitting. Over the following years, he then added parts to it whenever he was in the mood. The final painting was almost seven metres long and it was given to a friend as a present. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains shows the beauty of the countryside of Jiangnan. The painting takes us on a breathtaking journey in the mountains. Along the way, we follow narrow paths, cross wooden bridges and pass along a wide river. If we look carefully, we can see people far away in the landscape. Some woodsmen are hidden among the trees. On the river, there is a man sitting alone on a boat. He is fishing. It looks like he is at one with nature, and we feel the same when we look at the painting. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains was such an amazing painting that it was copied by hundreds of artists. The original painting changed owners many times. One of the owners liked it so much that he even put it next to himself while sleeping and eating. Sometime around 1650, something terrible happened: the famous painting was damaged by fire, and it was split into two pieces. The two parts went their separate ways. In the following centuries, they each experienced many dramatic events. One of them even became part of the Qianlong Emperor’s art collection! In 2011, after more than 300 years of separation, the two parts of the legendary painting were at last shown together in one exhibition. 1．How old was Huang Gongwang when he started painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? A．About 70 years old. B．Nearly 80 years old. C．Over 85 years old. D．Around 60 years old. 2．How long is the painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? A．About 3 meters. B．About 5 meters. C．Almost 7 meters. D．Over 10 meters. 3．What does the phrase “at one with nature” most likely mean in the passage? A．Being lonely in the wild. B．Feeling peaceful and connected to the natural world. C．Living far away from other people. D．Becoming part of a painting. 4．What happened to the painting around the year 1650? A．It was collected by the Qianlong Emperor. B．It was copied by hundreds of artists. C．It was damaged by fire and divided into two parts. D．It was given to a friend as a gift. 5．When were the two parts of the painting finally shown together again? A．In 1650. B．In 2000. C．In 2011. D．In 2016. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国传奇画作《富春山居图》的创作背景、艺术特点，以及它在历史中被火损毁、分为两部分，最终在2011年合璧展出的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Huang was almost eighty years old when he began working on Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains.”可知，黄公望开始创作《富春山居图》时将近80岁。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The final painting was almost seven metres long...”可知，这幅画最终的长度接近2米。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第三段“It looks like he is at one with nature, and we feel the same when we look at the painting.”可知，画中人物在自然中垂钓，与自然融为一体，让人感到宁静。因此“at one with nature”最可能的意思是“感到平静，并与自然世界相连”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Sometime around 1650, something terrible happened: the famous painting was damaged by fire, and it was split into two pieces.”可知，在1650年左右，这幅画被火损毁并分成了两部分。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“In 2011, after more than 300 years of separation, the two parts of the legendary painting were at last shown together in one exhibition.”可知，这幅画的两部分在2011年终于再次合璧展出。故选C。 Paper cutting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over 1,500 years. It uses simple tools like scissors and paper to create beautiful patterns. But in modern times, fewer young people are interested in it. Zhang Min, a 16-year-old student from Nanjing, wants to change this. She learned paper cutting from her grandma when she was 8. She thinks paper cutting is a treasure of Chinese culture and should be passed down. To promote paper cutting, Zhang Min started an online club. She posts videos of her paper cutting process on social media. In the videos, she explains the meaning of each pattern. For example, the fish pattern stands for good luck, and the peony pattern represents wealth. She also holds offline workshops in her school and community. Many students and neighbors come to learn from her. “Paper cutting is not old-fashioned. It can be combined with modern life,” Zhang Min said. She has designed paper cutting patterns for phone cases and bags. These creative works have attracted many young people. Now, more and more people are interested in this traditional art. Zhang Min hopes that one day, paper cutting will be known by people all over the world. 1．How long is the history of paper cutting? A．Over 1,000 years. B．Over 1,500 years. C．About 800 years. D．About 500 years. 2．Why did Zhang Min start an online club? A．To learn paper cutting. B．To sell paper cutting works. C．To promote paper cutting. D．To make friends. 3．What does the fish pattern stand for in paper cutting? A．Good luck. B．Wealth. C．Happiness. D．Health. 4．How does Zhang Min make paper cutting popular among young people? A．She sells paper cutting tools. B．She designs creative paper cutting works. C．She writes books about paper cutting. D．She travels around the world to teach paper cutting. 5．What’s Zhang Min’s hope? A．More people will learn paper cutting from her grandma. B．Paper cutting will become a school subject. C．Paper cutting will be known worldwide. D．She will become a famous artist. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了南京16岁学生张敏为传承拥有1500多年历史的中国传统剪纸艺术，通过创办线上俱乐部、发布创作视频、举办线下工坊，还将剪纸与现代生活结合设计创意作品的方式推广剪纸，让更多年轻人重新关注这门传统艺术的故事，体现了年轻一代对传统文化的传承与创新。 1．细节理解题，根据“Paper cutting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over 1,500 years” 可知，剪纸有超过1500年的历史。故选B。 2．细节理解题，根据“To promote paper cutting, Zhang Min started an online club”可知，张敏创办线上俱乐部的目的是推广剪纸艺术。故选C。 3．细节理解题，根据“For example, the fish pattern stands for good luck”可知，剪纸中的鱼纹代表好运。故选A。 4．细节理解题，根据“She has designed paper cutting patterns for phone cases and bags. These creative works have attracted many young people”可知，张敏通过设计创意剪纸作品让剪纸受年轻人欢迎。故选B。 5．细节理解题，根据“Zhang Min hopes that one day, paper cutting will be known by people all over the world”可知，张敏希望剪纸能被全世界的人熟知。故选C。 When the weather is a little windy, you can see all kinds of kites fly up high. For most people, flying kites is only a fun sport. But for some, they like kites because of the history and culture behind them. Li Yiyang is a 21-year-old kite lover. At first, Li just takes flying kites as a hobby. He often flies a kite with his family at weekends. But when he gets to know more about kites, he starts to love their art and history. There are different kinds of kites in China, like Beijing kites, Tianjin kites, Weifang kites and Nantong kites. Li likes traditional Beijing kites best. He learns how to paint and make them in his free time. He also joins the Beijing Kite Club. He often talks about kites with others in the club. He feels it’s great. “Flying kites makes me go out and get fresh air. For me, it’s great fun and also beneficial to my health. Flying kites is good exercise for sure. At the same time, studying kite-making helps me with my handicraft (手工艺) and painting skills. I hope more people can get to know about kites and their culture,” Li says. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What do we know about Li Yiyang? A．He has many hobbies. B．He comes from Weifang. C．He likes kite art and history. D．He learns to make kites from his family. 2．What kind of kite is Li’s favourite? A．Beijing kites. B．Tianjin kites. C．Weifang kites. D．Nantong kites. 3．What do the underlined words “beneficial to” mean (意思是)? A．Afraid of. B．Full of. C．Good for. D．Bad for. 4．What is Li’s hope? A．More people can learn about kites and their culture. B．His parents can fly kites together with him. C．He can make more kites himself. D．His painting skills become great in the future. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．Different Kinds of Kites B．A Kite Lover’s Story C．Kite Art and History D．Different Ways of Making Kites 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述21岁的风筝爱好者李一洋从将放风筝作为爱好，到深入了解并热爱风筝艺术与历史的故事，文中提及了他喜欢的风筝种类、参与的活动以及风筝带给他的益处和期望。 1．文章第2段“But when he gets to know more about kites, he starts to love their art and history.”表明李一洋喜欢风筝的艺术和历史。 2．文章第3段“Li likes traditional Beijing kites best.”表明李一洋最喜欢的是北京风筝。 3．文章第4段划线词所在上下文“For me, it’s great fun and also beneficial to my health. Flying kites is good exercise for sure.”可推知“beneficial to”意为“对……有益”。 4．文章第4段“I hope more people can get to know about kites and their culture.”表明李一洋希望有更多人能了解风筝及其文化。 5．全文围绕风筝爱好者李一洋的故事展开，讲述了他如何从爱好放风筝到深入了解风筝艺术与历史、加入俱乐部以及表达个人期望的过程，因此选项B“一个风筝爱好者的故事”最能概括全文。 My name is Lingling. Last weekend, my mom took me to visit my grandparents in the countryside. I saw my grandpa playing with earth in his workroom. My mom told me it’s a popular Chinese folk art—Chinese clay. Then my grandpa told me a lot about it. Chinese clay art has a long history of more than 4,000 years. The clay pieces are so small, but they look very real. Now many places in China still keep the tradition of making Chinese clay, like Tianjin, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, Henan and so on. The process (过程) of making Chinese clay is not easy. To make Chinese clay works, the artist shapes (塑形) a very special kind of clay by hand into things, such as cute children or other characters from the books or history stories. After drying in the air, they are fired (煅烧) at a very high heat. Then they are polished (磨光) and painted. It takes several weeks to finish a clay work. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. More and more people are interested in it. Every year, some foreign friends come to China to learn this kind of Chinese traditional art form. After hearing what my grandpa said, I fell in love with this kind of art form immediately. 1．Who is good at making Chinese clay? A．Lingling. B．Lingling’s mother. C．Lingling’s grandpa. D．Lingling’s grandma. 2．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．The history of Chinese clay. B．The places of making Chinese clay. C．The material of Chinese clay. D．The reason of making Chinese clay. 3．What’s the right order of making a Chinese clay? A．①②③④ B．②④①③ C．③④①② D．④②①③ 4．Why are more and more people interested in Chinese clay? A．The clay pieces are so small. B．It can show the love for life and beauty. C．The clay pieces look very real. D．It’s easy to make all kinds of clay pieces. 5．What’s the best title of this passage? A．Fall in Love with Chinese Clay B．My grandpa—an old artist C．How to make a Chinese clay? D．A visit to my grandpa 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了玲玲通过拜访乡下的爷爷，了解了中国泥塑这一传统民间艺术的历史、制作过程和文化意义，并深深爱上这一艺术形式的故事。 1．根据原文第一段第三句“I saw my grandpa playing with earth in his workroom. My mom told me it’s a popular Chinese folk art—Chinese clay.”可知，爷爷正在工作室摆弄泥土做泥塑，说明他擅长制作中国泥塑。 2．根据原文第二段第一句“Chinese clay art has a long history of more than 4,000 years.”可知，本段核心是介绍中国泥塑的悠久历史。 3．根据文章内容，制作泥塑的对应步骤为：手工塑形 → 自然晾干 → 高温煅烧 → 打磨上色，即④②①③。 4．根据原文第四段第一句“These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. More and more people are interested in it.”可知，泥塑艺术承载了中国人对生活与美的热爱，这是人们对它感兴趣的原因。 5．文章从玲玲接触泥塑开始，介绍了泥塑的历史、制作与文化内涵，最后以“I fell in love with this kind of art form immediately.”结尾，核心是讲述玲玲爱上中国泥塑的过程。 进阶拓展训练5篇 Split Fiction: enjoy art while playing The new game Split Fiction has received many likes since it came out on March 7, 2025. Players can experience creative magic and amazing science fiction (科幻) in this game. “Anyone who has played it agrees it’s a feast (盛宴) of art,” a player says. “Every scene (场景) feels like a living picture. I’m totally lost in it.” ___________ Traditional Chinese lacquer (漆) art, once used for fans, now is part of daily life! Young people are making lacquer phone covers and bags by painting them with shiny, colourful lacquer. This cool fashion turns lacquer art into something people can use and share with friends in daily life. It mixes old art and new lifestyle together, making traditional art fun and fresh. AI art: helper or trouble? There are many AI art competitions online these days. With the help of AI, common people can create pictures by just using words. It allows anyone to make art without years of training. But can we really call AI pictures art since they are only copies of others’ works? Will AI help art develop better or kill humans’ creativity? 1．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news? A．ART. B．SCIENCE. C．MUSIC． D．PEOPLE. 2．In Split Fiction, players can ________. A．receive many likes B．enjoy beautiful scenes C．draw pictures themselves D．learn how to use magic 3．The best heading for the second piece of news would be________. A．Fresh look of lacquer art B．Cool phone covers C．Old lacquer art D．Colourful lacquer fans 4．Which is TRUE about AI art in the third news? A．AI helps artists to get better and better. B．AI can create pictures according to humans’ words. C．People need much training to make AI art. D．People believe in the creativity of AI art. 5．What does the above news focus on? A．Popular art works online. B．The use of AI in daily life. C．New kinds of art in modern life. D．Interesting art performances. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍了现代生活中的三种艺术新形式：游戏中的艺术体验、传统漆器艺术的创新应用、AI艺术的发展与争议。 1．推理判断题。根据文章可知，全文主要介绍了游戏艺术、传统漆器艺术创新、AI艺术三种形式，属于艺术，所以推断在报纸的艺术部分能看到该新闻，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Every scene feels like a living picture”可知，玩家可欣赏美丽场景，故选B。 3．最佳标题题。根据“Traditional Chinese lacquer art, once used for fans, now is part of daily life!”和全段可知，此段讲传统漆器艺术焕新面貌，融入日常，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“With the help of AI, common people can create pictures by just using words.”可知，AI能根据人们的话创作画作，故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据全文可知，文章介绍了现代生活中三类新型艺术，故选C。 Passage: In a small village in southern China, there is a group of elderly women who are keeping a traditional craft alive—bamboo weaving. They have been doing this for generations, and now they are passing their skills on to the younger generation. Bamboo weaving is not an easy craft. First, the bamboo must be cut and dried for several months. Then, it is split into thin strips. The strips are then soaked in water to make them soft and flexible. Only then can the weaving begin. The women use different patterns to make baskets, mats, and even small toys. Each piece takes hours to complete, and every detail is carefully crafted. Recently, a young designer came to the village. He was amazed by the beautiful bamboo works. He decided to work with the women to create modern products, like lamps and phone cases, using the traditional weaving techniques. This has helped the craft become more popular among young people, and the women are now able to sell their products online to customers all over the world. 1．What is the traditional craft mentioned in the passage? A．Paper cutting B．Bamboo weaving C．Pottery D．Embroidery 2．What is the first step in making bamboo products? A．Soaking the bamboo in water B．Splitting the bamboo into strips C．Cutting and drying the bamboo D．Weaving the bamboo into patterns 3．Why did the young designer come to the village? A．To learn how to weave bamboo B．To help the women sell their products C．To create modern products with traditional techniques D．To teach the women new weaving patterns 4．What has helped the craft become more popular among young people? A．The women selling products online B．The creation of modern products C．The designer teaching the women new skills D．The younger generation learning the craft 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How bamboo weaving is made B．The history of bamboo weaving C．A traditional craft being kept alive and adapted D．The life of elderly women in a small village 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文讲述中国南方乡村老年妇女传承竹编工艺，年轻设计师助力其创新并走向世界的故事。 1．第一句“who are keeping a traditional craft alive—bamboo weaving.”，文章提到的传统工艺是“竹编”。 2．第四句“First, the bamboo must be cut and dried for several months.”，制作竹制品的第一步是“切割并晾晒竹子”。 3．倒数第二句“He decided to work with the women to create modern products...using the traditional weaving techniques.”，这位年轻的设计师来到这个村庄的原因是“采用传统工艺制造现代产品”。 4．倒数第一、二句“He decided to work with the women to create modern products...This has helped the craft become more popular among young people”，“现代产品的创作”让这项工艺在年轻人中变得更受欢迎。 5．通读全文可知，文章既介绍了老年妇女世代传承竹编这一传统工艺，又讲述了年轻设计师加入后，用传统技法打造现代产品，让工艺在年轻人中流行并走向世界的过程。 核心是“传统工艺被传承并改良”。 He Hua Shen was one of the most eye-catching programs at the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala. It brought together twelve performers, each standing for a goddess in charge of one month’s flower. The show was based on the traditional Chinese custom of the twelve monthly flower goddesses, which has been popular for hundreds of years. What made the show special was its perfect mix of traditional culture and modern technology. The designers created costumes in classic Chinese styles, using non-heritage fabrics and patterns from ancient cultural relics. For example, Li Qin, playing the Goddess of Osmanthus (桂花), wore an elegant Song-style dress that showed the beauty of traditional clothing. Qin Lan appeared as the Goddess of Peach Blossoms, whose look was soft and lovely like blooming peach flowers. Besides beautiful looks, the program also carried deep cultural meanings. Each flower and goddess stands for certain values in Chinese culture. The chrysanthemum (菊花) means purity and independence, while the lotus (荷花) stands for honesty and elegance. Through beautiful scenes, the show told these cultural stories in a lively and modern way. Modern technology played an important role, too. With AI and 3D effects, the stage looked like a real garden where flowers of twelve months bloomed at the same time. The amazing visual (视觉的) experience made the program popular among people of all ages, especially the young. He Hua Shen is more than just a performance. It helps traditional Chinese culture become fresh and lively again. It allows people at home and abroad to understand and appreciate (欣赏) traditional beauty in a new way. Many people hope to see more such creative cultural programmes in the future. 1．What is the first paragraph mainly about? A．The history of flower culture. B．A simple introduction of He Hua Shen. C．The stories of twelve flower goddesses. D．The importance of the Spring Festival Gala. 2．Why are Li Qin and Qin Lan mentioned in Paragraph 2? A．To compare their different styles. B．To introduce their acting skills. C．To show the charm of the costumes. D．To explain the meaning of flowers. 3．Which of the following shows cultural meanings? A．Twelve performers appear on the stage. B．The dresses use non-heritage materials. C．3D effects make the stage like a garden. D．The lotus stands for honesty and elegance. 4．What can we infer about the program? A．It is only welcomed by old people. B．It makes traditional culture closer to people. C．It depends too much on modern technology. D．It explains the history of each flower in detail. 5．What is the purpose of the text? A．To introduce a cultural programme. B．To show how technology helps spread culture. C．To teach people how to enjoy flowers. D．To show the improvement of Chinese clothing. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文围绕2026年央视春晚的热门文化节目《贺花神》展开介绍，从传统服饰设计、文化内涵表达、现代技术舞台加持多个方面，展现了这个节目融合传统文化与现代科技的特点，点明它让中国传统文化重新鲜活起来，深受大众喜爱，也表达了人们对更多同类创新文化节目的期待。 1．第一段开篇点明《贺花神》是春晚的亮眼节目：“It brought together twelve performers, each standing for a goddess in charge of one month’s flower…”，是对这个节目的简单介绍。 2．第二段说明这个节目设计了中国古典风格的服装，使用非遗面料和古文物纹样：“For example, Li Qin, playing the Goddess of Osmanthus (桂花)…”，举李沁、秦岚的例子，是为了体现传统服装造型的魅力。 3．第三段明确提到每种花和花神都在中国文化里代表特定内涵：“The chrysanthemum (菊花) means purity and independence, while the lotus (荷花) stands for honesty and elegance.”，“荷花代表诚实和优雅”属于文化内涵，符合要求。 4．最后一段说明这个节目让中国传统文化重新鲜活起来，让国内外人们能以新方式理解欣赏传统美：“It helps traditional Chinese culture become fresh and lively again…”，可推知它让传统文化更贴近大众。 5．全文围绕春晚节目《贺花神》展开，介绍它的内容、特点、文化意义，写作目的就是介绍这个文化节目。 Children’s mouths were wide open as they watched Wang Chunjing create a lifelike rabbit out of molten maltose (融化的麦芽糖) in minutes in Harbin, Heilongjiang. This did not surprise the 32-year-old, who has been blowing sugar figurines (糖人), a traditional Chinese folk art, for more than ten years. Born in Heilongjiang’s Qinggang County, Wang once watched in amazement as her father did the same thing. She was able to make easy shapes with sugar syrup (糖浆) when she was 6. After graduating from senior high school in 2008, she moved to Harbin with her family in search of a better life. She tried several jobs there, including working at a clothing shop and a mobile phone shop. However, she still dreamed of becoming a figurine maker to create magic like her father. Wang spent three years learning the skills from her father and then traveled to different provinces to make a living by creating different sugar figurines. In 2015, she returned to Harbin and started a sugar figurine business. Four years later, she was given the title of provincial-level inheritor (继承者) of sugar figurines. But Wang never stops developing this traditional art. She always tries to make sugar figurines in different colors rather than only brown color, and has also tried out ideas for new shapes and figurines. Now the lady has opened three sugar figurine stores around the city. Every month, she and other artists visit village schools in Harbin. “Making sugar figurines is not just a sweet childhood memory, but it also brings me great happiness.” Wang says, “I hope to teach more people about the traditional art and culture.” 1．Wang chose to be a figurine maker because she _______. A．wanted to provide a better life for her family B．tried to achieve her childhood dream C．couldn’t do well in other jobs D．expected to follow in her father’s footsteps 2．It’s clear that Wang _______. A．could create many new sugar figurines at the age of 6 B．set up a sugar figurine business in 2008 C．became a provincial-level inheritor of sugar figurines in 2019 D．started learning the skills of making sugar figurines at high school 3．Wang visits village schools in Harbin mainly to _______. A．introduce the traditional art and culture to students B．share the joy of making sugar figurines C．bring back the childhood memory D．push the sales of her sugar figurines 4．Which words can best describe Wang? A．Independent and strong-willed. B．Creative and talented. C．Active and childish. D．Serious and decisive. 5．The passage is probably written to _______. A．encourage more people to develop sugar figurines B．show the magic of sugar figurines C．say yes to Wang Chunjing’s achievements D．tell the story of a sugar-figurine blowing artist 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国传统民间艺术“吹糖人”的传承人王春晶的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“she still dreamed of becoming a figurine maker to create magic like her father”可知，她选择成为糖人制作者是为了实现童年梦想。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“In 2015, she returned to Harbin and started a sugar figurine business. Four years later, she was given the title of provincial-level inheritor (继承者) of sugar figurines.”可推算出，她2019年获得省级传承人称号。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I hope to teach more people about the traditional art and culture”可知，她访问乡村学校主要是为了推广传统艺术文化。故选A。 4．观点态度题。根据第四段“She always tries to make sugar figurines in different colors rather than only brown color, and has also tried out ideas for new shapes and figurines...”可知，她不断研究新颜色新造型，说明她有创造力和天赋。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述王春晶学习、传承和推广糖人艺术的经历，旨在讲述一位糖人艺术家的故事。故选D。 Have you ever heard of the Mona Lisa? It is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, it brings millions of visitors to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The painting shows a woman sitting straight in a chair with her hands together. Her face shows a mysterious (神秘的) smile that has puzzled (使困惑) people for centuries. Some people say the smile seems to change when you look at it from different angles. When you look at the eyes, the smile appears clearer, but if you look directly at her mouth, it seems to disappear. Scientists have studied the Mona Lisa using modern tools. They found that Leonardo da Vinci used a technique called “sfumato (晕涂法)”, which means “smoky” in Italian. This technique softly blends the edges of the woman and the background together, creating a feeling of depth and mystery. Another interesting thing about the Mona Lisa is its history. It was painted around 1503-1506. Leonardo da Vinci worked on it for many years. After he died, the painting passed through many hands. It was even stolen in 1911! The thief (小偷), Vincenzo Peruggia, was an Italian man who believed the painting should be returned to Italy. He kept the painting in his home for two years before he was caught. The Mona Lisa was finally returned to the Louvre Museum, where it stays today. 1．Where is the Mona Lisa now? A．In Italy. B．In the United States. C．In France. D．In England. 2．What makes the smile of the Mona Lisa so mysterious? A．The use of bright colors. B．The technique of “sfumato”. C．The shape of the mouth. D．The background of the painting. 3．What does the underlined word “technique” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Skill. B．Tool. C．Style. D．Material. 4．What happened to the Mona Lisa in 1911? A．It was bought by a rich man. B．It was broken by a visitor. C．It was stolen by an Italian. D．It was moved to another museum. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．The Life of Leonardo da Vinci B．The History of the Louvre Museum C．The Story of the Mona Lisa D．The Use of Modern Tools in Art 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了世界著名画作《蒙娜丽莎》。 1．细节理解题。根据“Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, it brings millions of visitors to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.”可知，《蒙娜丽莎》现在在法国。故选C 2．细节理解题。根据“Scientists have studied the Mona Lisa using modern tools. They found that Leonardo da Vinci used a technique called “sfumato (晕涂法)”, which means “smoky” in Italian. This technique softly blends the edges of the woman and the background together, creating a feeling of depth and mystery.”可知，晕涂法使《蒙娜丽莎》的微笑神秘。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“They found that Leonardo da Vinci used a technique called “sfumato (晕涂法)”, which means “smoky” in Italian.”可知，这里“technique”意为“技巧、技能”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“It was even stolen in 1911! The thief (小偷), Vincenzo Peruggia, was an Italian man who believed the painting should be returned to Italy.”可知，1911年《蒙娜丽莎》被一个意大利人偷走了。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。根据“Have you ever heard of the Mona Lisa? It is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, it brings millions of visitors to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.”以及全文可知，本文主要介绍了世界著名画作《蒙娜丽莎》。故选C。 能力综合实践5篇 Many people may throw away the pits inside fruits after eating them, but inheritors of nut carving（核雕继承人）have turned them into artworks instead. Weifang nut carving goes back to the Qing Dynasty. During that time, an old imperial craftsman（皇家手艺人）Wang Dayan spread the skill to the local people in Shandong Province. Craftsmen back then often used peach pits（核桃）to show off their artistic skills. Because of the high level of carving skills needed, the traditional culture and its rich artistic theme, Weifang nut carving was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage（国家非物质文化遗产）in 2008. “One nut, from 0.8 to 6 centimeters long, can be made into fan pendants, earrings, buttons, seals and so on,” said Tan Wanhai, 48, an inheritor of Weifang nut carving. Tan has studied the art of nut carving for 25 years and has created many nut carvings. However, the craftsman also said that bringing this kind of artwork to life is not easy. “Unlike some pits like olive （橄榄）pits which have a flat surface, each peach pit has its own special texture（质地）like human fingerprints,” Tan said, adding that, craftsmen have to study each peach pit to carefully plan out their artwork. Nut carving craftsmen also need to have knowledge in many areas. According to Tan, they have to master skills in painting, seal carving and calligraphy from many traditional cultures. Thanks to their creative design and fresh ideas, Weifang nut carving artworks have been increasingly welcomed by people in China. More people are learning the art and have even become inheritors to pass down the skill to young people. “Now, the number of inheritors is about 1,000. But I believe it could be bigger. More craftsmen now give up the tradition of passing down the skill only through the family and open it up to anyone who is interested in learning the skill,” said Tan. 1．Weifang nut carving was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage because of ________. ①the high level of carving skills needed    ②its rich artistic theme ③the traditional culture                 ④the popularity around the world A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 2．What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us? A．The cultural value of nut carving. B．The knowledge craftsmen have to master. C．The inheritor and his carving artworks. D．The difficulties craftsmen have. 3．What can we learn about the passage? A．Weifang nut carving goes back to the Ming Dynasty. B．Tan thinks there could be more inheritors of nut carving. C．More craftsmen now give up the tradition of passing down the skill. D．Each peach pit has a flat surface and it’s easy to carve on it. 4．How does Tan feel about the development of nut carving in the future? A．Worried. B．Surprised. C．Uncertain. D．Confident. 5．What could be the best title for the passage? A．Tan’s Nut Carving Achievements. B．Amazing Artworks in China. C．Carving Artworks out of Nut. D．The History of Nut Carving. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一种特殊工艺——用坚果雕刻艺术品。 1．细节理解题。根据“Because of the high level of carving skills needed, the traditional culture and its rich artistic theme, Weifang nut carving was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage（国家非物质文化遗产）in 2008.”可知，由于其精湛的雕刻技艺、深厚的传统文化以及丰富的艺术主题，潍坊坚果雕刻于2008年被列入国家级非物质文化遗产名录。故选A。 2．段落大意题。根据“However, the craftsman also said that bringing this kind of artwork to life is not easy...craftsmen have to study each peach pit to carefully plan out their artwork.”可知，将这种艺术品带到生活中并不容易，每个桃核都有自己特殊的纹理，工匠们必须研究每一个桃核，仔细设计他们的艺术品。所以第四段讲述了工匠们在雕刻时遇到的困难，故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Now, the number of inheritors is about 1,000. But I believe it could be bigger. More craftsmen now give up the tradition of passing down the skill only through the family and open it up to anyone who is interested in learning the skill” （现在，继承人的数量约为1000人。但我相信它可以更大。现在越来越多的工匠放弃了只通过家庭传承技艺的传统，向任何有兴趣学习这项技艺的人开放）可推知，谭认为应该有更多的坚果雕刻传承人。故选B。 4．观点态度题。根据“Now, the number of inheritors is about 1,000. But I believe it could be bigger. More craftsmen now give up the tradition of passing down the skill only through the family and open it up to anyone who is interested in learning the skill” （现在，继承人的数量约为1000人。但我相信它可以更大。现在越来越多的工匠放弃了只通过家庭传承技艺的传统，向任何有兴趣学习这项技艺的人开放）可推知，谭对坚果雕刻未来的发展充满了信心，故选D。 5．最佳标题题。根据“Many people may throw away the pits inside fruits after eating them, but inheritors of nut carving（核雕继承人）have turned them into artworks instead.”以及全文可知，本文主要介绍了一种特殊工艺——用坚果雕刻艺术品，故选C。 In ancient China, there were “four treasures of the study”—the writing brush, ink, paper, and the inkstone (砚台). Among all the inkstones, the Chengni inkstone was one of the most famous and was widely loved. The Chengni inkstone first appeared (出现) during the Western Han Dynasty, but the skills of making it were lost during the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. Thankfully, today the traditional skills have been revived (恢复) with the help of Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao. In 1984, Lin Yongmao began working at the museum in Xinjiang, Shanxi Province. There he read some books about the Xinjiang Chengni inkstone, and then decided to revive the lost skills. It was easier said than done. It took the father and son two years to find right materials to make the Chengni inkstone. That was just the first step. After failing many times, they finally made two perfect Chengni inkstones in 1991. Three years later, their Chengni inkstones won a gold prize at an expo (博览会) on China’s famous inkstones. But the father and son did not stop there. While improving the skills of making the Chengni inkstone, they set up a workshop in the hope of passing the skills on to young people. They also worked with universities and colleges to make the Chengni inkstone more popular. At the same time, Lin Tao has created special Chengni inkstone products (产品) and brought them to competitions at home and abroad to expand the influence (影响) of the Chengni inkstone. 1．What do we know about the history of Chengni inkstone? A．It first appeared during the Eastern Han Dynasty. B．It was popular only in Shanxi Province. C．It wasn’t common (常见的) in the early Qing Dynasty. D．It became famous in the late Ming Dynasty. 2．When did Lin Yongmao and Lin Tao win a gold prize? A．In 1994. B．In 1986. C．In 1991. D．In 1984. 3．What does the writer want to tell in paragraph 4? A．The ways to make the Chengni inkstone. B．The hard work in reviving the Chengni inkstone. C．Different kinds of China’s famous inkstones. D．The importance of the Chengni inkstone. 4．The underlined word “expand” in the last paragraph means “________”. A．refuse B．enlarge (扩大) C．receive D．include 5．Which of the following can best describe Lin Yongmao and Lin Tao? A．Strict and humorous. B．Polite and understanding. C．Clever and honest. D．Patient and hard-working. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了在“文房四宝”中澄泥砚是最著名的砚台之一，以及蔺永茂父子是如何经历千辛万苦才恢复制作澄泥砚这项古老技艺的，并将这一技艺传播的。 1．推理判断题。根据“The Chengni inkstone first appeared during the Western Han Dynasty, but the skills of making it were lost during the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty.”可知，澄泥砚的制作技法在明末清初失传，所以澄泥砚在清初并不常见。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“After failing many times, they finally made two perfect Chengni inkstones in 1991. Three years later, their Chengni inkstones won a gold prize at an expo on China’s famous inkstones.”可知，1991年他们成功制作了两块澄泥砚台。三年后，他们的澄泥砚台在中国著名砚台博览会上获得金奖，也就是1994年。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据“It was easier said than done.”可知，这段在讲制作澄泥砚台的艰难。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Lin Tao has created special Chengni inkstone products and brought them to competitions at home and abroad to expand the influence of the Chengni inkstone.”可知，蔺涛创作了独特的澄泥砚产品，并带着产品参加国内外比赛，是为了扩大澄泥砚的影响力，由此可猜测单词“expand”指的是“扩大”。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“It took the father and son two years to find right materials to make the Chengni inkstone.”可知，父子俩花了两年时间才找到合适的材料制作成泥砚，说明他们是耐心且勤奋的。故选D。 Many traditional woodcut prints (版画) are either black and white or simple in color, but reduction woodcuts (绝版木刻) can show rich colors. The reduction woodcut uses one piece of wood to make a colorful artwork. The artist cuts and prints different layers (层) in order on the same piece of wood. The reduction woodcuts became an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in Pu’er, Yunnan, in 2009. Leng Guangmian is a 40-year-old artist who makes pictures by carving (雕刻) on a piece of wood . He started learning this in 2003. Leng said that making these woodcut prints is like going on an amazing experience. Before he starts carving, he needs to plan the whole picture and choose colors for different layers. First, he carves on a piece of wood. Then, he puts colors on the wood to make a wooden print. After that, he carves more pictures into the same wood, puts different colors, and prints over and over again. “Every time I print the pictures, I never know what they will look like in the end,” he said. “As I see beautiful pictures layer by layer, I get more excited,” added Leng. However, finishing these artworks is not easy. A big picture usually takes several months to finish. Leng wants his artwork to show both great woodcutting skills and the culture and life in Pu’er.“For my works, there are two themes: Tea Horse Road, because Pu’er is one of the starting places of that road; and disappearing villages,” Leng said. “Many old villages in Pu’er need rebuilding, so I want to make people remember their beauty before they are gone.” Leng Guangmian is now getting more people to know about the reduction woodcuts. He trains farmers in Pu’er and brings the art into schools. To make students understand and learn the art quickly, he even thought of a new idea of cardboard printing. “By using a small cardboard and making it easier with three to five colors, students can get the beauty of the art.” Leng said. 1．What is special about reduction woodcut prints? A．They are always black and white. B．They use many layers on one piece of wood. C．They are bigger than traditional ones. D．They are made faster than traditional ones. 2．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in Paragraph 3? A．wood B．sizes C．pictures D．shapes 3．What are the two themes in Leng Guangmian’s works? A．Beaches and oceans. B．Flowers and plants. C．Cartoon characters and toys. D．Tea Horse Road and disappearing villages. 4．Which of the following statements can be inferred (推断) according to the text? A．Reduction woodcuts will be forgotten. B．Reduction woodcuts might keep getting more popular. C．Reduction woodcuts will only depend on professional artists. D．Reduction woodcuts will become less popular over time. 5．What can be the best title of the passage? A．Reduction Woodcuts, Colourful Art B．Leng Guangmian’s Life Story C．The History of An Old Art in Pu’er D．How to Make Traditional Woodcuts 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了非物质文化遗产——绝版木刻以及冷光冕的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“The reduction woodcut uses one piece of wood to make a colorful artwork. The artist cuts and prints different layers (层) in order on the same piece of wood.”可知，绝版木刻的特别之处在于它们在同一块木头上有许多层。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Every time I print the pictures, I never know what they will look like in the end”可知，每次给图片上色时，都不知道它们最终会是什么样子；“they”指的是“pictures”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“For my works, there are two themes: Tea Horse Road, because Pu’er is one of the starting places of that road; and disappearing villages”可知，主题是茶马古道和消失的村子。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Guangmian is now getting more people to know about the reduction woodcuts. ”可知，冷光冕现在正在让更多的人了解绝版木刻。由此推知绝版木刻可能会越来越受欢迎。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了绝版木刻通过在同一块木板上分层雕刻和印刷，展示出丰富的色彩，并且成为了普洱市的重要非物质文化遗产。A选项符合文意。故选A。 When you travel in Chengdu, don’t forget to watch the wonderful Sichuan opera. Sichuan opera never fails to make people laugh because it is very witty. How much do you know about this opera? And what can you see in it? Let’s learn more about it. Face changing Generally speaking, there are three kinds of face changing, including (包括) wiping the face, blowing the face and pulling the face. Puppet (木偶) show This is a silent show of a puppet without singers or players. The performer uses only his pair of clever hands to control the puppet to make different and sometimes difficult movements just like a real person playing in a show. Puppet shows usually tell stories about love. Hand shadow (影子) show It doesn’t take the performers much time to make the shapes of different animals like rabbits and horses with a pair of hands. Fire spitting (吐火) Most people think that this is the best part of the opera. The fire spitting out from the mouth of the performer can get to 2m high! Both face changing and fire spitting came from the old Shu Kingdom over one thousand years ago. 1．How many kinds of shows in Sichuan opera are mentioned (提及) in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．What does the underlined word “witty” in Paragraph 1 mean in Chinese? A．古板的 B．传统的 C．智慧的 D．诙谐的 3．According to the passage, Sichuan opera’s face changing includes ________. ①wiping the face ②drawing the face ③pulling the face ④blowing the face A．①②③ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②④ 4．From the passage, we can know that ________. A．the puppet show is a silent show played by a real person B．it takes the performers of the hand shadow show much time to make animal shapes C．most people agree the best part of Sichuan opera is fire spitting D．Sichuan opera was born in the old Shu Kingdom 5．What’s the structure (结构)of the passage? （①＝Paragraph 1）________ A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了成都的川剧, 包括变脸、木偶戏、手影戏和喷火等表演形式。 1．细节理解题。根据“Face changing”、“Puppet show”、“Hand shadow show”、“Fire spitting”可知，一共介绍了四种表演形式。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据 “Sichuan opera never fails to make people laugh because it is very witty.”可知，能让人发笑，可推测witty意思是“诙谐的” ，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Generally speaking, there are three kinds of face changing, including (包括) wiping the face, blowing the face and pulling the face.”可知，变脸包括擦脸、吹脸、扯脸，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Most people think that this is the best part of the opera. The fire spitting out from the mouth of the performer can get to 2 m high!”可知，大多数人认为吐火是四川opera最精彩部分。故选C。 5．篇章结构题。通读原文可知，文章第一段引出四川opera，后面分别介绍变脸、木偶戏、手影戏、吐火这几种表演形式，是总分结构，①是总述，②③④⑤分别介绍不同表演形式，对应C选项结构。故选C。 Tangchang, a town in Chengdu, is well-known for cloth shoes. With over 20 types, Tangchang cloth shoes are strong, soft, breathable and friendly to the environment. In 2018, they were added to Sichuan’s intangible cultural heritage list (非物质文化遗产名录). 63-year-old Lai Shufang has been making Tangchang cloth shoes for 40 years. Now she is very experienced. She said there are 32 steps to make a pair, but the most important step is making the soles. Layers (层) of white cloth are glued together with flour paste (糨糊). “To make good paste, we make it at a temperature of 85℃. If it’s too low or too high, the paste will not work.” Lai said. Then the pasted layers are dried and cut into different shapes. After this, the layered cloth is beaten again and again until it is tight (紧实的) enough to make soles and upper parts. The next step is to shape the two parts and glue them together. But still the soles edges look fluffy. Through repeated polishing and trimming (滚压和修整), the fluffy edges (毛边) will become smooth. Then the cloth shoes are ready. Lai’s hard work touched her son Ai Peng. In 2015, Ai decided to leave his job and help his mother. He used Shu embroidery (蜀绣) to make the shoes look more beautiful and opened a cloth shoe store online. He also set up shop windows to show the steps of making shoes, helping more people learn about the art of cloth shoes. 1．What is the most important step in making Tangchang cloth shoes according to Ms. Lai? A．Making the soles. B．Making the upper parts. C．Making good flour paste. D．Making smooth edges. 2．What is the correct order of the following steps in making Tangchang cloth shoes? ①beating the laycred cloth ②making flour paste at an exact temperature ③gluing the upper parts and the soles together A．③②① B．②③① C．③①② D．②①③ 3．How many things has Lai’s son done to make the cloth shoes more popular? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 4．Which of the following questions is answered in the passage? A．What are the features of Tangchang cloth shoes? B．When did Ms. Lai become a master of making cloth shoes? C．What's the most important material in making cloth shoes? D．Who taught Ms. Lai to make Tangchang cloth shoes? 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．A Talented Shoemaker, Lai Shufang B．Handmade Cloth Shoes in Tangchang C．Tangchang, a Well-known Town in Chengdu D．Ai Peng’s Cloth Shoe Store 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文介绍成都唐昌镇的布鞋，包括其特点、制作工艺，还讲述63岁的Lai Shufang制作布鞋的经历，以及她儿子Ai Peng助力布鞋推广，展现唐昌布鞋的文化与传承。 1．细节理解题。根据“She said there are 32 steps to make a pair, but the most important step is making the soles.”可知，制作唐昌布鞋最重要的步骤是做鞋底。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“making flour paste at an exact temperature”、“beating the layered cloth”、“gluing the upper parts and the soles together”可知，首先精确温度制作糨糊，然后碾压分层布料，最后把鞋面和鞋底粘一起。顺序是②①③。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“He used Shu embroidery (蜀绣) to make the shoes look more beautiful and opened a cloth shoe store online. He also set up shop windows to show the steps of making shoes”可知，提到儿子做了“用蜀绣装饰、开网店、展示制作步骤”这三件事。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Tangchang, a town in Chengdu, is well-known for cloth shoes. With over 20 types, Tangchang cloth shoes are strong, soft, breathable and friendly to the environment.”可知，介绍了唐昌布鞋的特点，即结实、柔软、透气、环保。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读原文可知，文章围绕唐昌镇的手工布鞋展开，讲了制作、传承等内容。故选B。 2 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 1 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新教材英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit 4 Arts and heritage 单元话题（艺术与遗产）阅读理解进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 Traditional Tie-Dyeing: A Colorful Art from China Tie-dyeing is an ancient Chinese craft with a history of more than 1,500 years. It became very popular during the Tang Dynasty and has been passed down from generation to generation. Today, this traditional art is still loved by many people around the world. The process of tie-dyeing is interesting. First, you need a piece of white cloth, some thread and natural dyes. The dyes are usually made from plants like indigo (靛蓝) and safflower. Then, you twist the cloth into different shapes and tie it tightly with thread. The parts of the cloth that are tied won’t be dyed. After that, you put the cloth into the dye and leave it for several hours. When the cloth is dry, you untie the thread. You will be surprised to see beautiful patterns on the cloth. Each piece of tie-dyed cloth is unique because the way of twisting and tying is different every time. In recent years, tie-dyeing has become popular among young people. They use this art to make T-shirts, scarves, bags and even shoes. Many fashion brands have also introduced tie-dye products. Last year, a fashion show in Paris featured a lot of tie-dyed clothes, which attracted the attention of fashion lovers all over the world. Tie-dyeing is not only a form of art but also a way to show Chinese culture. It represents the creativity and wisdom of the Chinese people. Now, more and more people are learning tie-dyeing. They hope to keep this traditional art alive and make it known to more people. 1．How long has tie-dyeing been a part of Chinese culture? A．For about 500 years. B．For over 1,500 years. C．For about 1,000 years. D．For over 2,000 years. 2．What are the natural dyes for tie-dyeing usually made from? A．Animals. B．Stones. C．Plants. D．Metals. 3．Why is each piece of tie-dyed cloth unique? A．Because the cloth is different every time. B．Because the dyes are different every time. C．Because the drying time is different every time. D．Because the way of twisting and tying is different every time. 4．Where was the fashion show featuring tie-dyed clothes held last year? A．In London. B．In Paris. C．In New York. D．In Beijing. 5．What does tie-dyeing represent? A．The creativity and wisdom of the Chinese people. B．The modern fashion of China. C．The daily life of Chinese people. D．The history of Chinese clothing. A legendary Chinese painting Have you heard about a world-famous landscape painting named Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? It was painted by Huang Gongwang, one of the Four Masters of the Yuan dynasty. Many experts think it is among the greatest masterpieces in Chinese art history. The story behind this painting is also very unusual. Huang was almost eighty years old when he began working on Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains. He first made a rough drawing of the whole painting in one sitting. Over the following years, he then added parts to it whenever he was in the mood. The final painting was almost seven metres long and it was given to a friend as a present. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains shows the beauty of the countryside of Jiangnan. The painting takes us on a breathtaking journey in the mountains. Along the way, we follow narrow paths, cross wooden bridges and pass along a wide river. If we look carefully, we can see people far away in the landscape. Some woodsmen are hidden among the trees. On the river, there is a man sitting alone on a boat. He is fishing. It looks like he is at one with nature, and we feel the same when we look at the painting. Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains was such an amazing painting that it was copied by hundreds of artists. The original painting changed owners many times. One of the owners liked it so much that he even put it next to himself while sleeping and eating. Sometime around 1650, something terrible happened: the famous painting was damaged by fire, and it was split into two pieces. The two parts went their separate ways. In the following centuries, they each experienced many dramatic events. One of them even became part of the Qianlong Emperor’s art collection! In 2011, after more than 300 years of separation, the two parts of the legendary painting were at last shown together in one exhibition. 1．How old was Huang Gongwang when he started painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? A．About 70 years old. B．Nearly 80 years old. C．Over 85 years old. D．Around 60 years old. 2．How long is the painting Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains? A．About 3 meters. B．About 5 meters. C．Almost 7 meters. D．Over 10 meters. 3．What does the phrase “at one with nature” most likely mean in the passage? A．Being lonely in the wild. B．Feeling peaceful and connected to the natural world. C．Living far away from other people. D．Becoming part of a painting. 4．What happened to the painting around the year 1650? A．It was collected by the Qianlong Emperor. B．It was copied by hundreds of artists. C．It was damaged by fire and divided into two parts. D．It was given to a friend as a gift. 5．When were the two parts of the painting finally shown together again? A．In 1650. B．In 2000. C．In 2011. D．In 2016. Paper cutting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over 1,500 years. It uses simple tools like scissors and paper to create beautiful patterns. But in modern times, fewer young people are interested in it. Zhang Min, a 16-year-old student from Nanjing, wants to change this. She learned paper cutting from her grandma when she was 8. She thinks paper cutting is a treasure of Chinese culture and should be passed down. To promote paper cutting, Zhang Min started an online club. She posts videos of her paper cutting process on social media. In the videos, she explains the meaning of each pattern. For example, the fish pattern stands for good luck, and the peony pattern represents wealth. She also holds offline workshops in her school and community. Many students and neighbors come to learn from her. “Paper cutting is not old-fashioned. It can be combined with modern life,” Zhang Min said. She has designed paper cutting patterns for phone cases and bags. These creative works have attracted many young people. Now, more and more people are interested in this traditional art. Zhang Min hopes that one day, paper cutting will be known by people all over the world. 1．How long is the history of paper cutting? A．Over 1,000 years. B．Over 1,500 years. C．About 800 years. D．About 500 years. 2．Why did Zhang Min start an online club? A．To learn paper cutting. B．To sell paper cutting works. C．To promote paper cutting. D．To make friends. 3．What does the fish pattern stand for in paper cutting? A．Good luck. B．Wealth. C．Happiness. D．Health. 4．How does Zhang Min make paper cutting popular among young people? A．She sells paper cutting tools. B．She designs creative paper cutting works. C．She writes books about paper cutting. D．She travels around the world to teach paper cutting. 5．What’s Zhang Min’s hope? A．More people will learn paper cutting from her grandma. B．Paper cutting will become a school subject. C．Paper cutting will be known worldwide. D．She will become a famous artist. When the weather is a little windy, you can see all kinds of kites fly up high. For most people, flying kites is only a fun sport. But for some, they like kites because of the history and culture behind them. Li Yiyang is a 21-year-old kite lover. At first, Li just takes flying kites as a hobby. He often flies a kite with his family at weekends. But when he gets to know more about kites, he starts to love their art and history. There are different kinds of kites in China, like Beijing kites, Tianjin kites, Weifang kites and Nantong kites. Li likes traditional Beijing kites best. He learns how to paint and make them in his free time. He also joins the Beijing Kite Club. He often talks about kites with others in the club. He feels it’s great. “Flying kites makes me go out and get fresh air. For me, it’s great fun and also beneficial to my health. Flying kites is good exercise for sure. At the same time, studying kite-making helps me with my handicraft (手工艺) and painting skills. I hope more people can get to know about kites and their culture,” Li says. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What do we know about Li Yiyang? A．He has many hobbies. B．He comes from Weifang. C．He likes kite art and history. D．He learns to make kites from his family. 2．What kind of kite is Li’s favourite? A．Beijing kites. B．Tianjin kites. C．Weifang kites. D．Nantong kites. 3．What do the underlined words “beneficial to” mean (意思是)? A．Afraid of. B．Full of. C．Good for. D．Bad for. 4．What is Li’s hope? A．More people can learn about kites and their culture. B．His parents can fly kites together with him. C．He can make more kites himself. D．His painting skills become great in the future. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．Different Kinds of Kites B．A Kite Lover’s Story C．Kite Art and History D．Different Ways of Making Kites My name is Lingling. Last weekend, my mom took me to visit my grandparents in the countryside. I saw my grandpa playing with earth in his workroom. My mom told me it’s a popular Chinese folk art—Chinese clay. Then my grandpa told me a lot about it. Chinese clay art has a long history of more than 4,000 years. The clay pieces are so small, but they look very real. Now many places in China still keep the tradition of making Chinese clay, like Tianjin, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, Henan and so on. The process (过程) of making Chinese clay is not easy. To make Chinese clay works, the artist shapes (塑形) a very special kind of clay by hand into things, such as cute children or other characters from the books or history stories. After drying in the air, they are fired (煅烧) at a very high heat. Then they are polished (磨光) and painted. It takes several weeks to finish a clay work. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty. More and more people are interested in it. Every year, some foreign friends come to China to learn this kind of Chinese traditional art form. After hearing what my grandpa said, I fell in love with this kind of art form immediately. 1．Who is good at making Chinese clay? A．Lingling. B．Lingling’s mother. C．Lingling’s grandpa. D．Lingling’s grandma. 2．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 2? A．The history of Chinese clay. B．The places of making Chinese clay. C．The material of Chinese clay. D．The reason of making Chinese clay. 3．What’s the right order of making a Chinese clay? A．①②③④ B．②④①③ C．③④①② D．④②①③ 4．Why are more and more people interested in Chinese clay? A．The clay pieces are so small. B．It can show the love for life and beauty. C．The clay pieces look very real. D．It’s easy to make all kinds of clay pieces. 5．What’s the best title of this passage? A．Fall in Love with Chinese Clay B．My grandpa—an old artist C．How to make a Chinese clay? D．A visit to my grandpa 进阶拓展训练5篇 Split Fiction: enjoy art while playing The new game Split Fiction has received many likes since it came out on March 7, 2025. Players can experience creative magic and amazing science fiction (科幻) in this game. “Anyone who has played it agrees it’s a feast (盛宴) of art,” a player says. “Every scene (场景) feels like a living picture. I’m totally lost in it.” ___________ Traditional Chinese lacquer (漆) art, once used for fans, now is part of daily life! Young people are making lacquer phone covers and bags by painting them with shiny, colourful lacquer. This cool fashion turns lacquer art into something people can use and share with friends in daily life. It mixes old art and new lifestyle together, making traditional art fun and fresh. AI art: helper or trouble? There are many AI art competitions online these days. With the help of AI, common people can create pictures by just using words. It allows anyone to make art without years of training. But can we really call AI pictures art since they are only copies of others’ works? Will AI help art develop better or kill humans’ creativity? 1．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news? A．ART. B．SCIENCE. C．MUSIC． D．PEOPLE. 2．In Split Fiction, players can ________. A．receive many likes B．enjoy beautiful scenes C．draw pictures themselves D．learn how to use magic 3．The best heading for the second piece of news would be________. A．Fresh look of lacquer art B．Cool phone covers C．Old lacquer art D．Colourful lacquer fans 4．Which is TRUE about AI art in the third news? A．AI helps artists to get better and better. B．AI can create pictures according to humans’ words. C．People need much training to make AI art. D．People believe in the creativity of AI art. 5．What does the above news focus on? A．Popular art works online. B．The use of AI in daily life. C．New kinds of art in modern life. D．Interesting art performances. Passage: In a small village in southern China, there is a group of elderly women who are keeping a traditional craft alive—bamboo weaving. They have been doing this for generations, and now they are passing their skills on to the younger generation. Bamboo weaving is not an easy craft. First, the bamboo must be cut and dried for several months. Then, it is split into thin strips. The strips are then soaked in water to make them soft and flexible. Only then can the weaving begin. The women use different patterns to make baskets, mats, and even small toys. Each piece takes hours to complete, and every detail is carefully crafted. Recently, a young designer came to the village. He was amazed by the beautiful bamboo works. He decided to work with the women to create modern products, like lamps and phone cases, using the traditional weaving techniques. This has helped the craft become more popular among young people, and the women are now able to sell their products online to customers all over the world. 1．What is the traditional craft mentioned in the passage? A．Paper cutting B．Bamboo weaving C．Pottery D．Embroidery 2．What is the first step in making bamboo products? A．Soaking the bamboo in water B．Splitting the bamboo into strips C．Cutting and drying the bamboo D．Weaving the bamboo into patterns 3．Why did the young designer come to the village? A．To learn how to weave bamboo B．To help the women sell their products C．To create modern products with traditional techniques D．To teach the women new weaving patterns 4．What has helped the craft become more popular among young people? A．The women selling products online B．The creation of modern products C．The designer teaching the women new skills D．The younger generation learning the craft 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How bamboo weaving is made B．The history of bamboo weaving C．A traditional craft being kept alive and adapted D．The life of elderly women in a small village He Hua Shen was one of the most eye-catching programs at the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala. It brought together twelve performers, each standing for a goddess in charge of one month’s flower. The show was based on the traditional Chinese custom of the twelve monthly flower goddesses, which has been popular for hundreds of years. What made the show special was its perfect mix of traditional culture and modern technology. The designers created costumes in classic Chinese styles, using non-heritage fabrics and patterns from ancient cultural relics. For example, Li Qin, playing the Goddess of Osmanthus (桂花), wore an elegant Song-style dress that showed the beauty of traditional clothing. Qin Lan appeared as the Goddess of Peach Blossoms, whose look was soft and lovely like blooming peach flowers. Besides beautiful looks, the program also carried deep cultural meanings. Each flower and goddess stands for certain values in Chinese culture. The chrysanthemum (菊花) means purity and independence, while the lotus (荷花) stands for honesty and elegance. Through beautiful scenes, the show told these cultural stories in a lively and modern way. Modern technology played an important role, too. With AI and 3D effects, the stage looked like a real garden where flowers of twelve months bloomed at the same time. The amazing visual (视觉的) experience made the program popular among people of all ages, especially the young. He Hua Shen is more than just a performance. It helps traditional Chinese culture become fresh and lively again. It allows people at home and abroad to understand and appreciate (欣赏) traditional beauty in a new way. Many people hope to see more such creative cultural programmes in the future. 1．What is the first paragraph mainly about? A．The history of flower culture. B．A simple introduction of He Hua Shen. C．The stories of twelve flower goddesses. D．The importance of the Spring Festival Gala. 2．Why are Li Qin and Qin Lan mentioned in Paragraph 2? A．To compare their different styles. B．To introduce their acting skills. C．To show the charm of the costumes. D．To explain the meaning of flowers. 3．Which of the following shows cultural meanings? A．Twelve performers appear on the stage. B．The dresses use non-heritage materials. C．3D effects make the stage like a garden. D．The lotus stands for honesty and elegance. 4．What can we infer about the program? A．It is only welcomed by old people. B．It makes traditional culture closer to people. C．It depends too much on modern technology. D．It explains the history of each flower in detail. 5．What is the purpose of the text? A．To introduce a cultural programme. B．To show how technology helps spread culture. C．To teach people how to enjoy flowers. D．To show the improvement of Chinese clothing. Children’s mouths were wide open as they watched Wang Chunjing create a lifelike rabbit out of molten maltose (融化的麦芽糖) in minutes in Harbin, Heilongjiang. This did not surprise the 32-year-old, who has been blowing sugar figurines (糖人), a traditional Chinese folk art, for more than ten years. Born in Heilongjiang’s Qinggang County, Wang once watched in amazement as her father did the same thing. She was able to make easy shapes with sugar syrup (糖浆) when she was 6. After graduating from senior high school in 2008, she moved to Harbin with her family in search of a better life. She tried several jobs there, including working at a clothing shop and a mobile phone shop. However, she still dreamed of becoming a figurine maker to create magic like her father. Wang spent three years learning the skills from her father and then traveled to different provinces to make a living by creating different sugar figurines. In 2015, she returned to Harbin and started a sugar figurine business. Four years later, she was given the title of provincial-level inheritor (继承者) of sugar figurines. But Wang never stops developing this traditional art. She always tries to make sugar figurines in different colors rather than only brown color, and has also tried out ideas for new shapes and figurines. Now the lady has opened three sugar figurine stores around the city. Every month, she and other artists visit village schools in Harbin. “Making sugar figurines is not just a sweet childhood memory, but it also brings me great happiness.” Wang says, “I hope to teach more people about the traditional art and culture.” 1．Wang chose to be a figurine maker because she _______. A．wanted to provide a better life for her family B．tried to achieve her childhood dream C．couldn’t do well in other jobs D．expected to follow in her father’s footsteps 2．It’s clear that Wang _______. A．could create many new sugar figurines at the age of 6 B．set up a sugar figurine business in 2008 C．became a provincial-level inheritor of sugar figurines in 2019 D．started learning the skills of making sugar figurines at high school 3．Wang visits village schools in Harbin mainly to _______. A．introduce the traditional art and culture to students B．share the joy of making sugar figurines C．bring back the childhood memory D．push the sales of her sugar figurines 4．Which words can best describe Wang? A．Independent and strong-willed. B．Creative and talented. C．Active and childish. D．Serious and decisive. 5．The passage is probably written to _______. A．encourage more people to develop sugar figurines B．show the magic of sugar figurines C．say yes to Wang Chunjing’s achievements D．tell the story of a sugar-figurine blowing artist Have you ever heard of the Mona Lisa? It is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, it brings millions of visitors to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The painting shows a woman sitting straight in a chair with her hands together. Her face shows a mysterious (神秘的) smile that has puzzled (使困惑) people for centuries. Some people say the smile seems to change when you look at it from different angles. When you look at the eyes, the smile appears clearer, but if you look directly at her mouth, it seems to disappear. Scientists have studied the Mona Lisa using modern tools. They found that Leonardo da Vinci used a technique called “sfumato (晕涂法)”, which means “smoky” in Italian. This technique softly blends the edges of the woman and the background together, creating a feeling of depth and mystery. Another interesting thing about the Mona Lisa is its history. It was painted around 1503-1506. Leonardo da Vinci worked on it for many years. After he died, the painting passed through many hands. It was even stolen in 1911! The thief (小偷), Vincenzo Peruggia, was an Italian man who believed the painting should be returned to Italy. He kept the painting in his home for two years before he was caught. The Mona Lisa was finally returned to the Louvre Museum, where it stays today. 1．Where is the Mona Lisa now? A．In Italy. B．In the United States. C．In France. D．In England. 2．What makes the smile of the Mona Lisa so mysterious? A．The use of bright colors. B．The technique of “sfumato”. C．The shape of the mouth. D．The background of the painting. 3．What does the underlined word “technique” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Skill. B．Tool. C．Style. D．Material. 4．What happened to the Mona Lisa in 1911? A．It was bought by a rich man. B．It was broken by a visitor. C．It was stolen by an Italian. D．It was moved to another museum. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．The Life of Leonardo da Vinci B．The History of the Louvre Museum C．The Story of the Mona Lisa D．The Use of Modern Tools in Art 能力综合实践5篇 Many people may throw away the pits inside fruits after eating them, but inheritors of nut carving（核雕继承人）have turned them into artworks instead. Weifang nut carving goes back to the Qing Dynasty. During that time, an old imperial craftsman（皇家手艺人）Wang Dayan spread the skill to the local people in Shandong Province. Craftsmen back then often used peach pits（核桃）to show off their artistic skills. Because of the high level of carving skills needed, the traditional culture and its rich artistic theme, Weifang nut carving was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage（国家非物质文化遗产）in 2008. “One nut, from 0.8 to 6 centimeters long, can be made into fan pendants, earrings, buttons, seals and so on,” said Tan Wanhai, 48, an inheritor of Weifang nut carving. Tan has studied the art of nut carving for 25 years and has created many nut carvings. However, the craftsman also said that bringing this kind of artwork to life is not easy. “Unlike some pits like olive （橄榄）pits which have a flat surface, each peach pit has its own special texture（质地）like human fingerprints,” Tan said, adding that, craftsmen have to study each peach pit to carefully plan out their artwork. Nut carving craftsmen also need to have knowledge in many areas. According to Tan, they have to master skills in painting, seal carving and calligraphy from many traditional cultures. Thanks to their creative design and fresh ideas, Weifang nut carving artworks have been increasingly welcomed by people in China. More people are learning the art and have even become inheritors to pass down the skill to young people. “Now, the number of inheritors is about 1,000. But I believe it could be bigger. More craftsmen now give up the tradition of passing down the skill only through the family and open it up to anyone who is interested in learning the skill,” said Tan. 1．Weifang nut carving was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage because of ________. ①the high level of carving skills needed    ②its rich artistic theme ③the traditional culture                 ④the popularity around the world A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 2．What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us? A．The cultural value of nut carving. B．The knowledge craftsmen have to master. C．The inheritor and his carving artworks. D．The difficulties craftsmen have. 3．What can we learn about the passage? A．Weifang nut carving goes back to the Ming Dynasty. B．Tan thinks there could be more inheritors of nut carving. C．More craftsmen now give up the tradition of passing down the skill. D．Each peach pit has a flat surface and it’s easy to carve on it. 4．How does Tan feel about the development of nut carving in the future? A．Worried. B．Surprised. C．Uncertain. D．Confident. 5．What could be the best title for the passage? A．Tan’s Nut Carving Achievements. B．Amazing Artworks in China. C．Carving Artworks out of Nut. D．The History of Nut Carving. In ancient China, there were “four treasures of the study”—the writing brush, ink, paper, and the inkstone (砚台). Among all the inkstones, the Chengni inkstone was one of the most famous and was widely loved. The Chengni inkstone first appeared (出现) during the Western Han Dynasty, but the skills of making it were lost during the late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty. Thankfully, today the traditional skills have been revived (恢复) with the help of Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao. In 1984, Lin Yongmao began working at the museum in Xinjiang, Shanxi Province. There he read some books about the Xinjiang Chengni inkstone, and then decided to revive the lost skills. It was easier said than done. It took the father and son two years to find right materials to make the Chengni inkstone. That was just the first step. After failing many times, they finally made two perfect Chengni inkstones in 1991. Three years later, their Chengni inkstones won a gold prize at an expo (博览会) on China’s famous inkstones. But the father and son did not stop there. While improving the skills of making the Chengni inkstone, they set up a workshop in the hope of passing the skills on to young people. They also worked with universities and colleges to make the Chengni inkstone more popular. At the same time, Lin Tao has created special Chengni inkstone products (产品) and brought them to competitions at home and abroad to expand the influence (影响) of the Chengni inkstone. 1．What do we know about the history of Chengni inkstone? A．It first appeared during the Eastern Han Dynasty. B．It was popular only in Shanxi Province. C．It wasn’t common (常见的) in the early Qing Dynasty. D．It became famous in the late Ming Dynasty. 2．When did Lin Yongmao and Lin Tao win a gold prize? A．In 1994. B．In 1986. C．In 1991. D．In 1984. 3．What does the writer want to tell in paragraph 4? A．The ways to make the Chengni inkstone. B．The hard work in reviving the Chengni inkstone. C．Different kinds of China’s famous inkstones. D．The importance of the Chengni inkstone. 4．The underlined word “expand” in the last paragraph means “________”. A．refuse B．enlarge (扩大) C．receive D．include 5．Which of the following can best describe Lin Yongmao and Lin Tao? A．Strict and humorous. B．Polite and understanding. C．Clever and honest. D．Patient and hard-working. Many traditional woodcut prints (版画) are either black and white or simple in color, but reduction woodcuts (绝版木刻) can show rich colors. The reduction woodcut uses one piece of wood to make a colorful artwork. The artist cuts and prints different layers (层) in order on the same piece of wood. The reduction woodcuts became an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in Pu’er, Yunnan, in 2009. Leng Guangmian is a 40-year-old artist who makes pictures by carving (雕刻) on a piece of wood . He started learning this in 2003. Leng said that making these woodcut prints is like going on an amazing experience. Before he starts carving, he needs to plan the whole picture and choose colors for different layers. First, he carves on a piece of wood. Then, he puts colors on the wood to make a wooden print. After that, he carves more pictures into the same wood, puts different colors, and prints over and over again. “Every time I print the pictures, I never know what they will look like in the end,” he said. “As I see beautiful pictures layer by layer, I get more excited,” added Leng. However, finishing these artworks is not easy. A big picture usually takes several months to finish. Leng wants his artwork to show both great woodcutting skills and the culture and life in Pu’er.“For my works, there are two themes: Tea Horse Road, because Pu’er is one of the starting places of that road; and disappearing villages,” Leng said. “Many old villages in Pu’er need rebuilding, so I want to make people remember their beauty before they are gone.” Leng Guangmian is now getting more people to know about the reduction woodcuts. He trains farmers in Pu’er and brings the art into schools. To make students understand and learn the art quickly, he even thought of a new idea of cardboard printing. “By using a small cardboard and making it easier with three to five colors, students can get the beauty of the art.” Leng said. 1．What is special about reduction woodcut prints? A．They are always black and white. B．They use many layers on one piece of wood. C．They are bigger than traditional ones. D．They are made faster than traditional ones. 2．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in Paragraph 3? A．wood B．sizes C．pictures D．shapes 3．What are the two themes in Leng Guangmian’s works? A．Beaches and oceans. B．Flowers and plants. C．Cartoon characters and toys. D．Tea Horse Road and disappearing villages. 4．Which of the following statements can be inferred (推断) according to the text? A．Reduction woodcuts will be forgotten. B．Reduction woodcuts might keep getting more popular. C．Reduction woodcuts will only depend on professional artists. D．Reduction woodcuts will become less popular over time. 5．What can be the best title of the passage? A．Reduction Woodcuts, Colourful Art B．Leng Guangmian’s Life Story C．The History of An Old Art in Pu’er D．How to Make Traditional Woodcuts When you travel in Chengdu, don’t forget to watch the wonderful Sichuan opera. Sichuan opera never fails to make people laugh because it is very witty. How much do you know about this opera? And what can you see in it? Let’s learn more about it. Face changing Generally speaking, there are three kinds of face changing, including (包括) wiping the face, blowing the face and pulling the face. Puppet (木偶) show This is a silent show of a puppet without singers or players. The performer uses only his pair of clever hands to control the puppet to make different and sometimes difficult movements just like a real person playing in a show. Puppet shows usually tell stories about love. Hand shadow (影子) show It doesn’t take the performers much time to make the shapes of different animals like rabbits and horses with a pair of hands. Fire spitting (吐火) Most people think that this is the best part of the opera. The fire spitting out from the mouth of the performer can get to 2m high! Both face changing and fire spitting came from the old Shu Kingdom over one thousand years ago. 1．How many kinds of shows in Sichuan opera are mentioned (提及) in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．What does the underlined word “witty” in Paragraph 1 mean in Chinese? A．古板的 B．传统的 C．智慧的 D．诙谐的 3．According to the passage, Sichuan opera’s face changing includes ________. ①wiping the face ②drawing the face ③pulling the face ④blowing the face A．①②③ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②④ 4．From the passage, we can know that ________. A．the puppet show is a silent show played by a real person B．it takes the performers of the hand shadow show much time to make animal shapes C．most people agree the best part of Sichuan opera is fire spitting D．Sichuan opera was born in the old Shu Kingdom 5．What’s the structure (结构)of the passage? （①＝Paragraph 1）________ A． B． C． D． Tangchang, a town in Chengdu, is well-known for cloth shoes. With over 20 types, Tangchang cloth shoes are strong, soft, breathable and friendly to the environment. In 2018, they were added to Sichuan’s intangible cultural heritage list (非物质文化遗产名录). 63-year-old Lai Shufang has been making Tangchang cloth shoes for 40 years. Now she is very experienced. She said there are 32 steps to make a pair, but the most important step is making the soles. Layers (层) of white cloth are glued together with flour paste (糨糊). “To make good paste, we make it at a temperature of 85℃. If it’s too low or too high, the paste will not work.” Lai said. Then the pasted layers are dried and cut into different shapes. After this, the layered cloth is beaten again and again until it is tight (紧实的) enough to make soles and upper parts. The next step is to shape the two parts and glue them together. But still the soles edges look fluffy. Through repeated polishing and trimming (滚压和修整), the fluffy edges (毛边) will become smooth. Then the cloth shoes are ready. Lai’s hard work touched her son Ai Peng. In 2015, Ai decided to leave his job and help his mother. He used Shu embroidery (蜀绣) to make the shoes look more beautiful and opened a cloth shoe store online. He also set up shop windows to show the steps of making shoes, helping more people learn about the art of cloth shoes. 1．What is the most important step in making Tangchang cloth shoes according to Ms. Lai? A．Making the soles. B．Making the upper parts. C．Making good flour paste. D．Making smooth edges. 2．What is the correct order of the following steps in making Tangchang cloth shoes? ①beating the laycred cloth ②making flour paste at an exact temperature ③gluing the upper parts and the soles together A．③②① B．②③① C．③①② D．②①③ 3．How many things has Lai’s son done to make the cloth shoes more popular? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 4．Which of the following questions is answered in the passage? A．What are the features of Tangchang cloth shoes? B．When did Ms. Lai become a master of making cloth shoes? C．What's the most important material in making cloth shoes? D．Who taught Ms. Lai to make Tangchang cloth shoes? 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．A Talented Shoemaker, Lai Shufang B．Handmade Cloth Shoes in Tangchang C．Tangchang, a Well-known Town in Chengdu D．Ai Peng’s Cloth Shoe Store 2 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 1 同步新教材，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $