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Section Ⅲ Grammar and usage
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
Chinese paper-cutting or, “jianzhi” is the art of cutting paper designs, and the cut-outs are also used to decorate doors and windows, so they are sometimes called “chuanghua”.Paper-cutting has long been a symbol of Eastern charm.
There are symmetrical (对称的) designs that are usually created by some folding and cutting.When unfolded, it forms a symmetrical design.Chinese cut-outs are normally symmetrical and are usually in an even number series of 2, 4, 24, etc.
The oldest surviving paper cut-out is a symmetrical circle from the early 6th century found in Xinjiang, China.From the 7th to 13th century, paper-cutting became popular especially during Chinese festivals.The art spread to the rest of the world in the 14th century.Throughout the Qing Dynasty many paper-cutting skills were developed including drafting and the use of smoked paper.By the end of the Qing ruling however, paper-cutting was once on the decline because new art forms were being introduced.The People's Republic of China later tried to revive the art in the 1980s.
Today, paper cut-outs are chiefly decorative.They decorate walls, windows, doors, columns, mirrors, lamps and lanterns in homes and are also used on presents or are given as gifts themselves. Entrances decorated with paper cut-outs are supposed to bring good luck.Paper cut-outs used to be used as patterns, especially for embroidery (刺绣).
There are two methods of manufacture (加工): one uses scissors, and the other uses knives.In the scissor method, several pieces of paper — up to eight — are fastened together.The image is then cut with sharp, pointed scissors.Knife cuttings are fashioned by putting several paper on a relatively soft foundation consisting of a mixture of oil and ashes.Skilled crafters can even cut out different drawings freely without stopping.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国的剪纸艺术源远流长,距今已有1 500多年的历史。如今的剪纸主要用于装饰,剪纸过程简单但具有一定的文化特色。
1.When can the existing oldest paper-cutting date back to?
A.About 1,500 years ago.
B.About 1,600 years ago.
C.About 1,400 years ago.
D.About 600 years ago.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据第三段的“The oldest surviving paper cut-out is a symmetrical circle from the early 6th century found in Xinjiang, China.”可知,该艺术始于六世纪早期,即可推知距今大约1 500年。
2.What does the underlined word “revive” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Survive. B.Restore.
C.Copy. D.Fix.
解析:选B 词义猜测题。根据第三段的“By the end of the Qing ruling however, paper-cutting was once on the decline because new art forms were being introduced.”可知,到了清末,由于新的艺术形式的引入,剪纸一度衰落。画线词所在句表示:中华人民共和国后来在20世纪80年代试图复兴这一艺术。由此可知,画线词意为“复兴,恢复”,和B项意思相近。
3.Which of the following can best summarize the last paragraph?
A.History of paper-cutting.
B.Origin of paper-cutting.
C.Uses of paper-cutting.
D.Process of paper-cutting.
解析:选D 段落大意题。根据最后一段的“There are two methods of manufacture ...”可知,最后一段主要讲剪纸的过程。
4.What may be the best title of the text?
A.The History of Paper-cutting
B.A Brief Introduction to Paper-cutting
C.Paper-cutting — the Eastern Charm
D.Paper-cutting — Unbelievable Skilled Crafters
解析:选B 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文从中国剪纸艺术的历史、用途以及过程等方面全方位阐述了剪纸,故B项“剪纸简介”适合作文章标题。
Ⅱ.完形填空
The Mid-Autumn Day is a happy time for a family reunion (团聚).But it was a different __5__ after my parents and I came to America.I remember the first Mid-Autumn Day we spent here.
On that morning, I smiled seeing mooncakes on the table.But then I __6__ I had classes at 1:50 p.m. and felt __7__.You see, there's a __8__ in China for this special day but not in America.Noticing my upset, Mom tried to comfort me, “We have duck at lunch, your favorite.__9__?” The duck cheered me up.We had a delicious lunch, but before we __10__ it was time for class.I had to put down my__11__ and sat before my computer.I couldn't help __12__ that my Mid-Autumn Day was like this — having online classes with lunch half-eaten.I would never __13__ this in the past.
At the Mid-Autumn Gala (联欢会), the scene (场景) of a family having dinner together made me__14__.I really missed my grandparents.Although we had __15__ them in the day, it was different from a reunion.How regretful we couldn't __16__!
At midnight, I got lost in thought.The day is so important that I felt upset without a good __17__.But on second thoughts, although the holiday __18__, the moon was still full.__19__, although in different countries, all hearts of my family were connected.Realizing this made me filled with warmth.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和父母来到了美国,中秋节无法和祖父母团圆,作者感到很沮丧。
5.A.story B.time
C.show D.symbol
解析:选A 根据后文“after my parents and I came to America”可知,此处指情况有所不同,应用different story。
6.A.decided B.expected
C.realized D.replied
解析:选C 根据后文“I had classes at 1:50 p.m.”可知,作者意识到自己下午有课。
7.A.awful B.doubtful
C.surprised D.tired
解析:选A 根据后文“Noticing my upset”可知,作者感觉糟糕。
8.A.meal B.party
C.class D.holiday
解析:选D 此处表示在中国中秋节会放假来庆祝,而美国不会。
9.A.Moved B.Excited
C.Relaxed D.Confused
解析:选B 根据后文“The duck cheered me up.”可知,鸭子让作者兴奋起来。
10.A.started B.cooked
C.finished D.tidied
解析:选C 根据后文“with lunch half-eaten”可知,午餐没吃完就要去上课。
11.A.papers B.chopsticks
C.presents D.books
解析:选B 根据后文“and sat before my computer”可知,要上课了,作者不得不放下筷子,坐在电脑前。
12.A.forgetting B.confirming
C.explaining D.thinking
解析:选D 根据后文“that my Mid-Autumn Day was like this”可知,作者不禁想到自己的中秋节就是这样了。
13.A.stress B.accept
C.remind D.inspire
解析:选B 此处表示在过去,作者绝不会接受这种情况。
14.A.cry B.chat
C.recover D.understand
解析:选A 根据后文“I really missed my grandparents.”可知,作者想念祖父母,所以一家人在一起吃饭的场景让作者哭了。
15.A.visited B.met
C.called D.welcomed
解析:选C 根据第一段“after my parents and I came to America”可知,家人分开了,只能打电话。
16.A.show up B.hold on
C.look back D.go back
解析:选D 根据上文“How regretful we couldn't”可知,此处指回家,回到祖父母身边。
17.A.celebration B.tradition
C.connection D.account
解析:选A 根据上文“The day is so important that I felt upset without a good”可知,此处指庆祝中秋节,应用celebration。
18.A.continued B.disappeared
C.changed D.returned
解析:选C 结合上文可知,作者他们选择身处美国,过节的方式变了。
19.A.Hopefully B.Generally
C.Naturally D.Similarly
解析:选D 根据后文可知,虽然节日变了,月亮还是圆的,同样地,虽然身处不同的国家,但家人的心是相通的。
Ⅲ.语法填空(15分)
The Laba Festival which is celebrated on the eighth day of the __20__ (twelve) month of the Chinese lunar calendar is a traditional Chinese holiday.“La” is the name of the month and “ba” has the same __21__ (pronounce) as that of 8 in Chinese.
There are several stories about the __22__ (original) of this festival and it's difficult for us to tell which one is true.But today what we do know __23__ (be) that this festival began as a way to honour ancestors.It was also __24__ time for the ancient Chinese to pray for a good harvest.
The majority of Chinese have long followed the tradition of __25__ (eat) Laba porridge during the Laba Festival. __26__ general,the porridge contains eight ingredients, including some beans and rice. __27__ (traditional), Laba porridge is the most important part of the festival.Also, it is important that family members eat the porridge together.
Another custom is __28__ (soak) Laba garlic, __29__ is the best seasoning for the dumpling feast at the Spring Festival.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的传统节日——腊八节。
20.twelfth 考查序数词。这里是指第十二个月,且前面有the,所以应用序数词。故填twelfth。
21.pronunciation 考查名词。在the same后作has的宾语,应用名词。故填pronunciation。
22.origin 考查名词。根据前后的“the”和“of”可知,应用名词形式。
23.is 考查时态和主谓一致。根据上下文时态可知,此处用一般现在时;be在此是谓语动词,主语是主语从句what we do know,谓语动词应用第三人称单数形式。故填is。
24.a 考查冠词。句意:这也是中国古人祈求丰收的一个时间。此处泛指一个时间,其前应用不定冠词,且time以辅音音素开头,故填a。
25.eating 考查非谓语动词。设空处作介词of的宾语,应用动名词。故填eating。
26.In 考查介词。in general为固定搭配,意为“一般来讲”;空处位于句首,首字母应大写。故填In。
27.Traditionally 考查副词。修饰整个句子应用副词作状语;空处位于句首,首字母应大写。故填Traditionally。
28.soaking 考查非谓语动词。此处应用动名词作表语,说明主语的内容,表示“腊八节的另外一个传统是泡腊八蒜”。
29.which 考查定语从句。本句是非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词Laba garlic,关系词在定语从句中作主语,所以应用关系代词which。
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