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Unit 2 The World of Art
阅读还原 5 选 5 (话题:人与社会 — 文化与艺术)
热点题型概览
题型夯基提升
巩固基础·专项突破
Passage 1
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The Miao people are one of the largest ethnic groups in China. They live mainly in the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan, Hunan, and Sichuan, as well as in the Guangxi area. 1
Embroidery (刺绣) is a very important part of Miao culture and a valuable treasure (珍宝) of traditional Chinese clothing culture. Long ago, the Miao people did not have their own written language. 2 This beautiful art is like their “history book in color.”
Miao embroidery is so special. In China, it has been listed as an important part of the country’s intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). 3
Miao artists create beautiful and amazing patterns with colorful silk and cotton threads, and sometimes even horsehair. 4 You can see dragons and other animals from ancient stories, as well as everyday things like butterflies, fish, and flowers. These skills are often passed down from grandmothers to their children and grandchildren.
5 They connect traditional culture with modern life. They tell stories about daily life, celebrate important family events, and share the traditional stories with young people. Today, people still wear Miao embroidery during festivals. At the same time, people around the world love it as a beautiful and special art. It can now be found on modern things like bags and wall decorations.
A.Some also make their home on Hainan Island.
B.These patterns are not only beautiful but also meaningful.
C.So, they used embroidery to record their history, stories, and traditions.
D.They use these beautiful patterns to decorate their clothes.
E.In the world, it is widely considered one of the finest examples of embroidery art.
Passage 2
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Art is an important part of our lives. It can make us feel happy, relaxed and inspired. But some people don’t know how to start enjoying art. 1 Here are some easy ways to get started.
2 You can start with something simple, like a small painting or a piece of music. You don’t have to understand everything about it. Just let yourself feel the beauty and emotion in it.
Second, talk about art with others. Sharing your thoughts with friends or family can help you see art from different angles. 3 They might tell you something you didn’t notice before.
Third, create your own art. You don’t have to be a professional artist. Even drawing a simple picture or singing a song can be a great way to express yourself. 4
Finally, visit local art events. Many cities have art festivals, exhibitions or street performances. 5 You might discover new artists and art forms that you love.
A.First, start small.
B.Going to these events can be fun and exciting.
C.Creating art can also help you understand it better.
D.They may have different ideas and opinions.
E.If you are one of them, don’t worry.
Passage 3
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China’s oil-papar umbrella has a history of over 2, 000 years. It’s said that it was invented by Lu Ban’s wife. She wanted to keep him dry while he was working outdoors.
1 . But later, common people started using them. Some artists painted them with flowers, birds, and poems. 2 China’s oil-paper umbrella became so famous in Asia that they were known as “Tang San”.
Today, oil-paper umbrellas are used less and less in daily life, but some workshops still make them. 3 For example, red umbrellas are used at weddings, with the meaning of happiness and good luck.
In 2008, umbrella-making was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). This helps to protect the skill. 4
Though modern umbrellas are more useful and convenient, oil-paper umbrellas remind us of ancient Chinese creativity and culture. Many old ideas and inventions are still great today.
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A.They’re used for special activities.
B.Since then, more and more people have known about umbrella-making and learned it.
C.At first, only royal (贵族的) and rich families could use these umbrellas.
D.Let’s work together to save this art and other traditions!
E.They became more and more beautiful and meaningful.
Passage 4
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In many parts of China, it’s a tradition (传统) to dress children in colorful tiger-head shoes. The tiger-head shoes are made of cloth (布) and the front of each shoe is made in the image of a tiger’s head. 1 That’s how the shoes got the name.
In Chinese culture, the tiger is a symbol of good luck. So people make tiger-head shoes for their children with many good wishes. 2 They also hope that the tiger-head shoes can protect their children from getting sick.
It’s hard to know who made the first pair of tiger-head shoes. 3 The following is one of them.
Once upon a time, there was a lady. She was good at making things by hand. 4 One night, a monster (怪兽) came to the village and caught all the children there except her son. Other villagers believed that the child’s tiger -head shoes helped scare the monster away. From then on, people began to make tiger-head shoes for their children.
Tiger-head shoes are an important part of Chinese culture. 5 As time goes by, however, fewer and fewer children wear such shoes. What a pity!
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A.But there are several stories about it.
B.The shoes look much like the animal itself.
C.She once made a pair of tiger-head shoes for her child.
D.They hope that their children will become as strong as tigers.
E.It used to be quite common for children to wear tiger -head shoes.
Passage 5
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Paper cutting has a history of over 1,500 years. 1 This is why people call them “window flowers”. They are still popular at present. Except on windows, 2 People can give others paper cutting as gifts, especially during special festivals like the Chinese New Year.
3 Not much. Red paper, a pair of scissors or perhaps a knife. Then you can try to make your own paper-cuts. You can sometimes use pencils to draw designs first. 4 Although paper cutting is easy to start with, paper artists usually need years of training and practice.
We Chinese people love paper cuttings, as we care, so we share. 5 Young people around the world can enjoy the beauty of paper cuttings without leaving home.
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A.people also stick them on doors, walls and even the furniture.
B.Now some artists teach paper cutting skills online to students in other countries.
C.What do you need to get started?
D.People put paper cuttings first on windows to decorate the house.
E.Then you can cut out papers.
Passage 6
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Many of us enjoy activities like drawing, playing games or writing stories. Did you think that one day your interests may become your job in the future? There are four easy steps to help you explore that idea.
✿Find out Your Favourite Thing
1 Do you like taking photos, making cakes or telling jokes (笑话)? Pick one activity that makes you the happiest.
✿Share with Others
Show your friends or family what you made. You could bring your drawings to class, make cakes for your family or read a short story to your classmates. 2
✿Try Small Projects
Pick one small goal. 3 Small projects help you learn how to plan and finish things.
✿Keep Going
Doing what you love takes time and effort (努力). You may meet problems or make mistakes, but that’s okay. 4
Turning our interests into a job is an amazing journey. 5 Start today, and enjoy everything you learn along the way!
A.Think about what you love to do after school.
B.The more you practice, the better you become.
C.With these right steps, you can make it happen.
D.You will be more confident (更自信) when you see others enjoy your work.
E.For example, draw one picture each week or write a short fun story every month.
Passage 7
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When you travel in China, you can often see special puppets (木偶) in gift shops. 1 They are traditional Chinese shadow puppets—small but handmade carefully.
These puppets are used in shadow plays. 2 It was popular in China’s Tang and Song periods.
Shadow puppets are made of hard leather (皮革): first cut into shapes of people or animals, then tied to thin sticks. 3 A play group has 5 people: one moves puppets, one sings, three play instruments.
How did this art start? 4 Over 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wu of Han was sad after his wife’s death.
His minister (臣子) Li Shaoweng saw kids playing with little cloth objects. 5 The shadows danced on the wall. He got an idea: make a shadow puppet of the emperor’s wife.
At night, Li moved the puppet behind a curtain (帘子). The emperor watched the “shadow wife” and felt happy. Now, this art is loved by more and more people worldwide.
A.These sticks let puppets move freely during plays.
B.The shadow play is a traditional storytelling art form.
C.There’s a touching story behind this old art form.
D.The shadows looked like little dancers in candlelight.
E.These puppets aren’t just gifts-they’re part of special Chinese art.
Passage 8
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In ancient China, there were “four treasures of the study”— the writing brush, ink, paper, and the inkstone (砚台). 1
The Chengni inkstone first appeared during the Western Han Dynasty. 2 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 to work at the museum of Xianyang, Shaanxi Province. There he read some books about the Xianyang Chengni inkstone, and then decided to revive the lost skills. He said, “I have decided to bring the skills back to life.”
3 It took the father and son two years to find proper materials to make the Chengni inkstone. That was just the first step. Controlling the temperature during the process was even more challenging. 4 Their Chengni inkstones won a gold prize at an expo 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. 5 At the same time, Lin Tao has created special Chengni inkstone products and brought them to competitions at home and abroad to increase the influence of the Chengni inkstone.
A.It was easier said than done.
B.Among all the inkstones, the Chengni inkstone was a famous one.
C.They also worked with universities to make it more popular.
D.But its skills disappeared after over 1,600 years.
E.After trying many times, they finally succeeded in 1991.
Passage 9
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Velvet flowers making, created in Tang Dynasty, is a traditional and famous art in Nanjing. The Chinese pronunciation of velvet flowers, “ronghua”, is similar to another expression with good meaning. 1 So, it is widely used during some important events. 2 Luckily, more and more young craftsmen are trying to save it. Murong Yi is one of them.
Recently, she shared a video of making a velvet flower online and the video soon got many likes. Murong’s artwork was made of 4,000 pieces of cocoon fiber in 12 days, but generally, it only takes two to three days to make a common one. For beginners, it’s still a big challenge. 3 . “I started to learn about it five or six years ago from some TV shows, but I found it’s useless,” she said. 4 An inheritor carefully showed how to make velvet flowers in that TV show. Buying materials is another problem. Velvet flowers making needs copper wires. One key step is to choose the size. 5 With little experience, Murong had to learn from failures and tried again and again.
When Murong became a skilled craftswoman, she opened an online store to sell the materials and her products. By doing this, Murong hoped more people would love velvet flowers making.
A.Velvet flowers making is an endangered folk art.
B.Murong at first tried to learn from online videos.
C.Even one millimeter (一毫米) will lead to a different shape.
D.It means good luck and best wishes.
E.Finally, she found a one-hour TV program.
Passage 10
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The bamboo-section-man, also known as a bamboo doll or bamboo stick man, is a traditional toy from China. It has been loved by many people. 1
This toy is made from bamboo sticks and has a long history dating back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties in China.
Making a bamboo-section-man is a fun and creative process. 2 Then, use a knife or a drill to add details like eyes, mouths, and even clothing textures. After polishing the surfaces to make them smooth, you can string the pieces together using a sturdy thread or rope, allowing the arms to move freely.
Bamboo-section men are not just toys; they also serve as decorations. 3 During traditional festivals and celebrations, people often dance with bamboo-section men’s chains, creating a joyful atmosphere (气氛).
4 Today, they have become symbols of China’s rich cultural heritage (遗产). And representing the country’s traditional craftsmanship (工艺) and creativity. By playing with these toys, young people can learn about their cultural roots and enjoy the beauty of traditional arts. This tiny toy carries a long history. 5
A.It brings joy and passes on traditional wisdom.
B.In the past, bamboo-section men brought endless joy to children.
C.And it holds a special place in the hearts of many as a good memory from childhood.
D.Their lively looks make them perfect for decorating shelves or desks, or for giving as gifts to friends.
E.Firstly, you can start by cutting bamboo sticks into proper lengths for the body, arms, and legs.
培优拔高·挑战攻坚
Passage 1
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Qumu Shiwu works in a workshop in Xichang City, Sichuan Province. She is good at making Yi lacquerware (漆器). 1 Now, she uses short videos to share this traditional art with more people.
2 “Red means passion (热情), yellow means harvest, and black means nature,” Qumu Shiwu explained. Making Yi lacquerware is not easy. It takes at least three months to make one bowl. 3 They use tools like saws and hammers (锯子和锤子), along with a special technique to join wood pieces.
Yi lacquerware is special because of its designs. The shapes are the same, but the decoration is different and hard to make. 4 Small and medium pieces are painted directly without a base coat (底漆), showing the workers’ skills.
Qumu Shiwu learned this craft from her father and started sharing it online in 2017. Her videos show how lacquerware is made, and one video of a lacquered chair got over 500,000 likes. 5 Because of her efforts, this traditional craft is still popular today.
A.She hopes more people will love Yi lacquerware.
B.Yi lacquerware is famous for its use of three main colors.
C.Many workers work together because the process is very difficult.
D.Most patterns are painted by hand, using lines to make lively designs.
E.She knows how to perform over 40 steps to create these beautiful items.
Passage 2
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Do you know how to make a ceramic (陶瓷制品)? Start with a piece of clay (黏土). Then change the shape of the clay. You can make the shape of a bowl or anything else. 1
Ceramics aren’t always just bowls and plates. They are often very beautiful and amazing pieces of art. 2 Making ceramics is an old Taiwanese tradition. Many countries buy beautiful Taiwanese ceramics. You don’t need to be an expert to make ceramics. People who want to try making ceramics just need to visit a small town in the north of Taiwan—Yingge.
Yingge is famous for ceramics. 3 Yingge’s streets are different from other streets in Taiwan. In Yingge, you can be more than just a tourist. You can make your own ceramics.
Some shops in Yingge have classes. You can join the class where a teacher will help you make ceramics. 4 You can make whatever you want, and then take it home. The classes are for everyone, so don’t worry if you don’t think you have the skills.
5 You need to be patient and keep at it. If you make an effort, you will go home with a very special gift.
A.On Yingge’s old streets, you will find many shops selling beautiful ceramic objects.
B.However, making ceramics is not just a piece of cake.
C.Next, paint the clay and put it in a special oven in the end.
D.For example, when you look at an ancient Chinese vase, you are looking at a ceramic.
E.You will get plenty of wet clay and your own machine for ceramic making.
Passage 3
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Do you like wearing bright and colorful clothes? Today, we can get all kinds of colorful clothes easily in stores. 1 How did they get their clothes to have such beautiful colors?
2 Tie-dye (扎染) is a traditional Chinese method of dyeing cloth. It has a history of more than 1,000 years. During the Tang and Song periods, people presented tie-dyed cloth to the emperors as valuable (宝贵的) gifts. People in those days made dye by hand, and blue dyes usually came from special plants.
The process of tie-dying is quite simple but very creative. First, you need to use ropes to tie your cloth together. 3 As the cloth is folded and dyed, some parts of the cloth will become dark colors, while other parts will be lighter in color. When you open the cloth, you’ll see beautiful shapes and colors.
In 2006, the tie-dye skill became China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). Anning City in Yunnan Province is well-known for its tie-dye skills.
Yang Cheng, 52, learned this traditional skill from his mother in the 1980s. Since then, he has been working hard to improve it. On the one hand, Yang carried on the old ways of tie-dyeing. 4
Nowadays, he still dyes cloth and teaches his daughter this skill. 5 Yang now teaches the tie-dye skill in many places. More than 100,000 people have learned from him. His love and efforts have kept this old art form alive and popular in modern times.
A.Then you put the cloth into the dye.
B.But how about people in ancient times?
C.One old method that was very popular in China was tie-dye.
D.His love for the art and hard work makes him a great teacher.
E.On the other hand, he studied new skills from other countries.
Passage 4
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Did you see a girl in a long, wonderful dress with a beautiful headpiece? That’s probably a girl wearing Hanfu.
1 Hanfu has a very long and rich history, dating back to ancient times (古代). In ancient times, people wore different kinds of clothes according to their social status (地位). The rich wore beautifully designed clothes, while the poor wore simple clothes. But over time, people began to wear Hanfu and Hanfu became popular among all social classes.
2 Hanfu comes from ancient China. It is changing and growing all the time, with many different beautiful designs, styles and colors. All of these can show the wisdom (智慧) of Chinese people and the deep culture of China.
3 People often wear it during special occasions (场合) or festivals, such as weddings (婚礼), birthdays, and Chinese New Year. Some young people even like to wear Hanfu in their daily life to express their interest in Chinese history and culture.
4 Some think it is a way to touch our cultural roots (根源). For others, it is a way to express their special style.
5 It’s a piece of art. It’s a symbol of unity, tradition and beauty. It’s a window to Chinese history and culture. It’s a way to touch our cultural roots and to show respect (尊贵) for the past. It’s a way to keep our history alive.
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A.Hanfu is more than a piece of clothing.
B.Hanfu is also an important part of Chinese culture.
C.Hanfu also has a special meaning for many people
D.Today, Hanfu is becoming more and more popular.
E.Hanfu, the traditional clothing of China, is an important part of China’s history.
Passage 5
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Sugar painting, as the name means, is a painting made of sugar. 1
Since the Warring States Period, the ancient people loved sweets and developed methods of producing sugar. In the Tang Dynasty, there was huge progress in the sugar-making technology. 2 With the cultural and economic (经济的) development of Song and Yuan Dynasties, people became less interested in only tasting sweetness. In the Ming Dynasty, some people added, pictures with good luck into the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting appeared.
3 Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material, a spoon as the “paintbrush”, and a smooth table as the “paper”. To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting. Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to produce the work very quickly. They move the spoon full of syrup up and down, left and right. Soon a sugar painting is done.
However, it’s a pity that this folk art is dying recently. 4 What’s worse, few people seem to be willing to pass down the art except those aging sugar painters.
For most people, painting is a kind of art and difficult to understand. However, sugar painting has pulled the art down into people’s daily lives. Through it, we may see the spiritual strength of the ancient people across centuries. Now, sugar painting has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage in China. 5
A.Sugar painting is different from normal painting.
B.It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to admire.
C.Therefore, the art should be remembered, missed and passed down.
D.The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes has become poorer and poorer because of fewer needs.
E.And sugar, the precious product once only served to the emperors and princes, also went into many people’s homes.
Passage 6
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The earliest clothes of Chinese raincoats were made of straw (稻草) and they were called “straw rain capes (蓑衣)”. In the beginning, it was made of simple materials. 1 Now some people still use straw rain capes, especially among farmers and fishermen.
We read the straw rain capes in lots of poems and articles. In 1970s, the straw rain cape was everywhere in the countryside in China. 2 Few people wear straw rain capes now.
Fan Licai is a 74-year-old woman in Zhuliangzhuang Village, Lianyungang City of Jiangsu Province. She has a special love for straw rain capes. It is said that she is the only one still to make straw rain capes for money in Ganyu. 3 The old woman learned the skill at the age of 12. When she was young, she could make two straw rain capes in three days for a better life. 4 They think she should enjoy her free time. However, she still makes a living by making straw rain capes.
Making a straw rain cape needs 4 kilograms of straw. For the old woman, she needs 4-5 days to finish a single straw rain cape now. Usually she can get 120 yuan from each straw rain cape. Making some capes in one year can make her and her husband’s life better. “ 5 But the demand (需求) falls. Now no one wants to learn the art of making straw rain capes any longer.” said the old woman.
Do you want to learn the art of making it?
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A.Now her children ask her not to make straw rain capes any longer.
B.Some people buy the straw rain cape for car repairing (修理).
C.But as time flies, it is slowly losing its place.
D.Now we still see a straw rain cape on her outdoor wall.
E.Later, people found more suitable materials for making straw rain capes.
Passage 7
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There is a sad truth when you bring home some beautiful flowers. 1 Luckily, this can be sort of avoided by pressing them completely flat.
This is what Anna has been doing for years. The Russian artist fell in love with nature when she was a little girl. 2 Then she graduated from college, she started a career as a journalist (记者). However, her dream of becoming an artist has always been there.
Seven years ago, Anna began growing flowers in her garden and began looking for ways to make their color and beauty last. After trying several different ways, the artist decided to press them.
Flower pressing actually was a popular hobby during Victorian era (1837—1901). 3 She carefully presses each flower in a flower press. And she makes sure each and every one of its petal (花瓣) kept is in its original shape.
Once the flowers are dry, the artist put them on white or black paper. 4 They can be hung on a wall or be used to decorate a table. The flowers and leaves will stay protected forever and the beauty of springtime can be enjoyed all year around.
5 and also brings people closer to nature. It gives people the joy of being able to communicate with nature and to create beauty.
A.Soon, they’ll dry up and die.
B.Today, Anna is helping to keep this tradition alive.
C.She also enjoyed drawing about its beauty.
D.Flower pressing helps people discover the beauty.
E.The finished works are then placed inside of glass frames.
Passage 8
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Flip (翻) Paper Flower is a kind of traditional art in China. 1 Many people like it for its beautiful colors and shapes. It is an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) project of China. But it’s so difficult to make Flip Paper Flowers that many young people don’t want to learn how to make them. 2 Luckily, with the help of a young man named Wei Yuhang, it’s getting popular again with teenagers.
3 He learned how to make Flip Paper Flowers from his grandfather during his childhood. He often shares ways to make Flip Paper Flowers with his college friends. In his hand, hundreds of papers can turn into 18 different paper flowers through special production methods, painting skills, and different folding methods. Wei and his college friends have helped many young people become interested in this traditional art again. Now, he often makes videos about the production process (过程). 4 He hopes that more people can know about this intangible cultural heritage and traditional culture.
“Although it looks like a small paper toy, the process of making it is very complicated (复杂的),” Wei said. “ 5 I am happy to share this culture with more people.”
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A.It has a long history.
B.Then he posts them online.
C.Wei Yuhang is a college student.
D.I have the responsibility to pass on this ancient art.
E.The traditional art is in danger of disappearing now.
Passage 9
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Thang-ga (唐卡) is a special kind of painting. It was found only in Xizang, China. 1 . In recent years, Tang-ga paintings have caught the public’s attention. At the same time, the Chinese government has also tried hard to protect the art.
2 . Because of the special environment of Xizang and the excellent skills of artists, the paints used in Thang-ga are different from other paints. 3 . The paints were made by hand and the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years.
However, with the development of technology, people now use cheaper and more easily-made chemicals to make Thang-ga paints. 4 . And they were made in many secret ways. Later people stopped making the paints and forgot about them. 5 . The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now.
A.The traditional paints used in Thang-ga paintings took a lot of work.
B.So the skills needed to make them were almost lost.
C.The color of Thang-ga paintings looks wonderful and special.
D.They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants.
E.It started from the Tang Dynasty. Tang’ga paintings show Xizangan people’s lives.
Passage 10
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The traditional Chinese skill of turning bamboo into beautiful pieces of tools and furniture has got much attention on the short video platform (平台) Tik Tok (Douyin). Skilled bamboo weavers (编织工人) are showing how they work —cutting, weaving, burning and boiling.
1 “That’s amazing!” A Tik Tok user from America wrote after watching the videos. 2
3 Pan Yunfeng, 51, is from Lin’an in Zhejiang Province. He makes pot brushes and bamboo umbrellas and puts the videos on Tik Tok. 4 With over 5 million followers on Douyin, he has become popular among netizens abroad.
Bamboo weaving art began 2,000 years ago. 5 In 2008, it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). Now, the popularity of bamboo art on Tik Tok has opened a window for foreign netizens (网民) to understand Chinese culture better.
A.He started learning the skills at an early age.
B.What’s more amazing is that workers do it simply by hand.
C.These skills are seen as a magic Chinese power in foreigners’ eyes.
D.They have got thousands of likes.
E.It has become an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
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②解题技巧
·考查形式:从短文后所给的五个选项中选出能
·通读:了解艺术主题和文章结构
填入短文空白处的最佳选项
·定位:判断缺主题句、过渡句、细节句或总结句
·找线索:圈they,it、this、because、.so、but、and
•能力考查:理解段落大意、分析句间逻辑、
·代入:把选项放入空格,检查前后逻辑
抓住关键词、还原完整语篇
·复核:再读完整段,确保意思连贯、代词指代清楚
·单元素材:绘画、音乐、舞蹈、戏剧、电影、
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艺术项
·高频话题:绘画、音乐、舞蹈、戏剧、电影、博物馆、
·语篇特点:说明文或议论文,围绕艺术形式、
艺术家、民间艺术、艺术展、艺术项
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具体描述句、总结句
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·语法线索:代词指代、because原因从句、一般现在
·易错提醒:只看关键词不看逻辑、误选过渡句、
时、一般过去时,现在完成时、比较级
忽略代词指代、答案与上下文不连贯
·语篇逻辑:因果关系、转折关系、并列关系、顺序关
系、总分总结构
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Passage 1
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
The Miao people are one of the largest ethnic groups in China. They live mainly in the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan, Hunan, and Sichuan, as well as in the Guangxi area. 1
Embroidery (刺绣) is a very important part of Miao culture and a valuable treasure (珍宝) of traditional Chinese clothing culture. Long ago, the Miao people did not have their own written language. 2 This beautiful art is like their “history book in color.”
Miao embroidery is so special. In China, it has been listed as an important part of the country’s intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). 3
Miao artists create beautiful and amazing patterns with colorful silk and cotton threads, and sometimes even horsehair. 4 You can see dragons and other animals from ancient stories, as well as everyday things like butterflies, fish, and flowers. These skills are often passed down from grandmothers to their children and grandchildren.
5 They connect traditional culture with modern life. They tell stories about daily life, celebrate important family events, and share the traditional stories with young people. Today, people still wear Miao embroidery during festivals. At the same time, people around the world love it as a beautiful and special art. It can now be found on modern things like bags and wall decorations.
A.Some also make their home on Hainan Island.
B.These patterns are not only beautiful but also meaningful.
C.So, they used embroidery to record their history, stories, and traditions.
D.They use these beautiful patterns to decorate their clothes.
E.In the world, it is widely considered one of the finest examples of embroidery art.
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.E 4.D 5.B
【导语】本文介绍了苗族文化及其刺绣艺术。
【详解】1.根据“They live mainly in the provinces of Guizhou, Yunnan, Hunan, and Sichuan, as well as in the Guangxi area.”可知,此处补充其他分布地,使内容更完整,选项A“还有一些人则在海南岛安家。”符合语境。故选A。
2.根据“Long ago, the Miao people did not have their own written language…This beautiful art is like their ‘history book in color.’”可知,此处解释原因,形成因果关系。选项C“因此,他们通过刺绣来记录自己的历史、故事和传统。”符合语境。故选C。
3.根据“Miao embroidery is so special. In China, it has been listed as an important part of the country’s intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产).”可知,此处扩展话题,从国内认可过渡到国际认可,选项E“在全世界范围内,它被广泛认为是刺绣艺术中最杰出的范例之一。”符合语境。故选E。
4.根据“You can see dragons and other animals from ancient stories, as well as everyday things like butterflies, fish, and flowers.”可知,此处说明图案用途,自然引出后文的图案例子,选项D“他们用这些精美的图案来装饰自己的衣物。”符合语境。故选D。
5.根据“They connect traditional culture with modern life. They tell stories about daily life, celebrate important family events, and share the traditional stories with young people.”可知,此处需点明图案特性,后文“They”顺承指代图案,解释其文化连接作用,选项B“这些图案不仅美观,而且富有意义。”符合语境。故选B。
Passage 2
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
Art is an important part of our lives. It can make us feel happy, relaxed and inspired. But some people don’t know how to start enjoying art. 1 Here are some easy ways to get started.
2 You can start with something simple, like a small painting or a piece of music. You don’t have to understand everything about it. Just let yourself feel the beauty and emotion in it.
Second, talk about art with others. Sharing your thoughts with friends or family can help you see art from different angles. 3 They might tell you something you didn’t notice before.
Third, create your own art. You don’t have to be a professional artist. Even drawing a simple picture or singing a song can be a great way to express yourself. 4
Finally, visit local art events. Many cities have art festivals, exhibitions or street performances. 5 You might discover new artists and art forms that you love.
A.First, start small.
B.Going to these events can be fun and exciting.
C.Creating art can also help you understand it better.
D.They may have different ideas and opinions.
E.If you are one of them, don’t worry.
【答案】1.E 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了如何开始享受艺术的几种简单方法,包括从小处着手、与他人讨论、创作自己的艺术以及参观当地艺术活动,旨在鼓励读者走进艺术世界。
【详解】1.第一段提到“艺术是我们生活的重要组成部分……但有些人不知道如何开始享受艺术”,后文说“以下是一些简单的入门方法”。选项E. “If you are one of them, don’t worry.”承接前文“有些人不知道如何开始”,用“don’t worry”安抚读者,自然引出后文的具体建议,逻辑连贯。
2.第二段内容为“你可以从简单的东西开始,比如一幅小画或一首音乐,不必理解一切,只需感受其中的美和情感”。选项A. “First, start small.” 作为本段小标题,概括了“从小处着手”的核心建议,与后文“从简单开始”形成“总——分”结构,且与下文“Second”“Finally”形成并列结构。
3.第三段说“与朋友或家人分享想法可以帮助你从不同角度看待艺术”,后文说“他们可能会告诉你一些你以前没注意到的东西”。选项D. “They may have different ideas and opinions.”说明了朋友或家人可能有的特点(有不同的想法和观点),解释了为何他们能帮你看到不同角度,与后文“告诉你没注意到的东西”形成因果关系。
4.第四段说“你不必成为专业艺术家,即使画一幅简单的画或唱一首歌也能很好地表达自己”,后文应补充创作艺术带来的额外益处。选项C. “Creating art can also help you understand it better.”承接前文“创作艺术”,具体说明它的另一作用(帮助你更好地理解艺术),与前文“表达自己”形成并列,共同构成创作艺术的双重意义。
5.第五段说“许多城市有艺术节、展览或街头表演”,后文说“你可能会发现你喜欢的新的艺术家和艺术形式”。选项B. “Going to these events can be fun and exciting.”承接前文“参观当地艺术活动”,说明参加这些活动的感受(有趣且令人兴奋),与后文“发现新艺术家”形成递进关系,逻辑紧密。
Passage 3
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
China’s oil-papar umbrella has a history of over 2, 000 years. It’s said that it was invented by Lu Ban’s wife. She wanted to keep him dry while he was working outdoors.
1 . But later, common people started using them. Some artists painted them with flowers, birds, and poems. 2 China’s oil-paper umbrella became so famous in Asia that they were known as “Tang San”.
Today, oil-paper umbrellas are used less and less in daily life, but some workshops still make them. 3 For example, red umbrellas are used at weddings, with the meaning of happiness and good luck.
In 2008, umbrella-making was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). This helps to protect the skill. 4
Though modern umbrellas are more useful and convenient, oil-paper umbrellas remind us of ancient Chinese creativity and culture. Many old ideas and inventions are still great today.
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A.They’re used for special activities.
B.Since then, more and more people have known about umbrella-making and learned it.
C.At first, only royal (贵族的) and rich families could use these umbrellas.
D.Let’s work together to save this art and other traditions!
E.They became more and more beautiful and meaningful.
【答案】1.C 2.E 3.A 4.B 5.D
【导语】本文主要讲述了油纸伞的情况。
【详解】1.根据下一句 “But later, common people started using them. ”可知,后来,普通人开始使用它们;推测 这里有一个转折关系,说明前面应该是说一开始不是普通人使用,C选项“起初, 只有贵族和富裕家庭能使用这些伞”符合语境。故选C。
2.根据前面提到 “Some artists painted them with flowers, birds, and poems. ”可知,一些艺术家在伞上画花、鸟和诗;这使得油纸伞变得更加美观且富有意义,E选项 “它们变得越来越美丽且有意义”能承接上文。故选E。
3.根据后面举例 “For example, red umbrellas are used at weddings, with the meaning of happiness and good luck. ”可知,这表明油纸伞被用于特殊活动,A选项“它们被用于特殊活动”符合文意。故选A。
4.根据前面说 “In 2008, umbrella - making was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. This helps to protect the skill. ”可知,2008 年, 制伞被列为国家级非物质文化遗产。这有助于保护这项技艺,B选项“从那以后,越来越多的人了解制伞并学习它”能体现出成为非遗后的影响。故选B。
5.前文强调了油纸伞的文化价值以及现代伞对其的冲击等内容,最后呼吁大家一起保护这项艺术和其他传统,D选项 “让我们一起努力拯救这项艺术和其他传统!”符合文章结尾的语境。故选D。
Passage 4
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
In many parts of China, it’s a tradition (传统) to dress children in colorful tiger-head shoes. The tiger-head shoes are made of cloth (布) and the front of each shoe is made in the image of a tiger’s head. 1 That’s how the shoes got the name.
In Chinese culture, the tiger is a symbol of good luck. So people make tiger-head shoes for their children with many good wishes. 2 They also hope that the tiger-head shoes can protect their children from getting sick.
It’s hard to know who made the first pair of tiger-head shoes. 3 The following is one of them.
Once upon a time, there was a lady. She was good at making things by hand. 4 One night, a monster (怪兽) came to the village and caught all the children there except her son. Other villagers believed that the child’s tiger -head shoes helped scare the monster away. From then on, people began to make tiger-head shoes for their children.
Tiger-head shoes are an important part of Chinese culture. 5 As time goes by, however, fewer and fewer children wear such shoes. What a pity!
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使短文意思通顺、内容完整。
A.But there are several stories about it.
B.The shoes look much like the animal itself.
C.She once made a pair of tiger-head shoes for her child.
D.They hope that their children will become as strong as tigers.
E.It used to be quite common for children to wear tiger -head shoes.
【答案】1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.E
【导语】本文介绍了虎头鞋的相关内容。
【详解】1.根据“The tiger-head shoes are made of cloth and the front of each shoe is made in the image of a tiger’s head.”可知,前文描述了老虎头鞋的外形设计,后文提到“That’s how the shoes got the name”,说明鞋子因外形酷似老虎而得名。因此,此处应填入描述鞋子外形与老虎相似的句子。选项B“鞋子看起来很像这种动物本身。”符合语境。故选B。
2.根据“In Chinese culture, the tiger is a symbol of good luck. So people make tiger-head shoes for their children with many good wishes.”可知,前文提到老虎象征好运,人们制作老虎头鞋寄托美好愿望,后文提到“They also hope that the tiger-head shoes can protect their children from getting sick”,说明另一个愿望是保护孩子健康。因此,此处应填入另一个与老虎相关的美好愿望。选项D“他们希望孩子像老虎一样强壮。”符合语境。故选D。
3.根据“It’s hard to know who made the first pair of tiger-head shoes.”可知,前文提到难以追溯第一双老虎头鞋的制作者,后文“The following is one of them”表明接下来要讲述一个相关故事。因此,此处应填入提示存在多个传说的句子。选项A“但关于它有几个故事。”故选A。
4.根据“Once upon a time, there was a lady. She was good at making things by hand.”可知,前文介绍了一位擅长手工的女士,后文“One night, a monster came to the village...”讲述了怪兽事件的结果,此处应填入女士与老虎头鞋的直接关联。选项C“她曾给孩子做了一双老虎头鞋。”符合语境,故选C。
5.根据“Tiger-head shoes are an important part of Chinese culture.”可知,前文强调老虎头鞋的文化重要性,后文“As time goes by, however, fewer and fewer children wear such shoes”指出如今穿这种鞋的孩子越来越少。因此,此处应填入描述过去普遍性的句子。选项E“过去孩子们穿老虎头鞋很普遍”,符合语境,故选E。
Passage 5
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
Paper cutting has a history of over 1,500 years. 1 This is why people call them “window flowers”. They are still popular at present. Except on windows, 2 People can give others paper cutting as gifts, especially during special festivals like the Chinese New Year.
3 Not much. Red paper, a pair of scissors or perhaps a knife. Then you can try to make your own paper-cuts. You can sometimes use pencils to draw designs first. 4 Although paper cutting is easy to start with, paper artists usually need years of training and practice.
We Chinese people love paper cuttings, as we care, so we share. 5 Young people around the world can enjoy the beauty of paper cuttings without leaving home.
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使短文意思通顺内容完整。
A.people also stick them on doors, walls and even the furniture.
B.Now some artists teach paper cutting skills online to students in other countries.
C.What do you need to get started?
D.People put paper cuttings first on windows to decorate the house.
E.Then you can cut out papers.
【答案】1.D 2.A 3.C 4.E 5.B
【导语】本文介绍了我国的传统技艺——剪纸。
【详解】1.根据下文“This is why people call them ‘window flowers’.”并结合选项可知,此处为剪纸又被称为“窗花”的原因,选项D“人们首先把剪纸放在窗户上装饰房子。”符合语境。故选D。
2.根据空前的“Except on windows”并结合选项可知,此处应是继续阐述张贴剪纸的地方,选项A“人们还把它们贴在门上、墙上,甚至家具上。”符合语境。故选A。
3.根据下文“Not much. Red paper, a pair of scissors or perhaps a knife. Then you can try to make your own paper-cuts.”可知,此处应是询问剪纸的工具,选项C“你需要什么来开始?”符合语境。故选C。
4.根据上文“You can sometimes use pencils to draw designs first.”并结合选项可知,此处应是介绍画出设计图之后做什么,选项E“然后你就可以裁纸了。”符合语境。故选E。
5.根据下文“Young people around the world can enjoy the beauty of paper cuttings without leaving home.”可知,此处应是说明世界各地的年轻人不出家门就能享受剪纸魅力的原因,选项B“现在一些艺术家在网上向其他国家的学生传授剪纸技巧。”符合语境。故选B。
Passage 6
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
Many of us enjoy activities like drawing, playing games or writing stories. Did you think that one day your interests may become your job in the future? There are four easy steps to help you explore that idea.
✿Find out Your Favourite Thing
1 Do you like taking photos, making cakes or telling jokes (笑话)? Pick one activity that makes you the happiest.
✿Share with Others
Show your friends or family what you made. You could bring your drawings to class, make cakes for your family or read a short story to your classmates. 2
✿Try Small Projects
Pick one small goal. 3 Small projects help you learn how to plan and finish things.
✿Keep Going
Doing what you love takes time and effort (努力). You may meet problems or make mistakes, but that’s okay. 4
Turning our interests into a job is an amazing journey. 5 Start today, and enjoy everything you learn along the way!
A.Think about what you love to do after school.
B.The more you practice, the better you become.
C.With these right steps, you can make it happen.
D.You will be more confident (更自信) when you see others enjoy your work.
E.For example, draw one picture each week or write a short fun story every month.
【答案】1.A 2.D 3.E 4.B 5.C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,文章介绍了将个人兴趣发展为未来职业的四个步骤,包括发现兴趣、与他人分享、尝试小项目和坚持练习,并鼓励读者立即行动。
1.根据“Do you like taking photos, making cakes or telling jokes? Pick one activity that makes you the happiest.”可知,此处是引导读者思考课余爱好,选项A“思考放学后你喜欢做什么。”符合语境。故选A。
2.根据“Show your friends or family what you made.”可知,分享成果可增强信心,选项D“当看到他人欣赏你的作品时,你会更加自信。”对应分享的积极影响,符合语境。故选D。
3.根据“Pick one small goal.”可知,需举例说明小目标,选项E“例如,每周画一幅画或每月写一个有趣的小故事。”具体阐释如何设定小目标,符合语境。故选E。
4.根据“Doing what you love takes time and effort...but that’s okay.”可知,强调坚持练习的重要性,选项B“练习越多,能力越强。” 呼应持续努力的意义。故选B。
5.根据“Turning our interests into a job is an amazing journey.”可知,总结步骤的可行性,选项C“通过正确的步骤,你可以实现目标。”直接呼应文章主旨。故选C。
Passage 7
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When you travel in China, you can often see special puppets (木偶) in gift shops. 1 They are traditional Chinese shadow puppets—small but handmade carefully.
These puppets are used in shadow plays. 2 It was popular in China’s Tang and Song periods.
Shadow puppets are made of hard leather (皮革): first cut into shapes of people or animals, then tied to thin sticks. 3 A play group has 5 people: one moves puppets, one sings, three play instruments.
How did this art start? 4 Over 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wu of Han was sad after his wife’s death.
His minister (臣子) Li Shaoweng saw kids playing with little cloth objects. 5 The shadows danced on the wall. He got an idea: make a shadow puppet of the emperor’s wife.
At night, Li moved the puppet behind a curtain (帘子). The emperor watched the “shadow wife” and felt happy. Now, this art is loved by more and more people worldwide.
A.These sticks let puppets move freely during plays.
B.The shadow play is a traditional storytelling art form.
C.There’s a touching story behind this old art form.
D.The shadows looked like little dancers in candlelight.
E.These puppets aren’t just gifts-they’re part of special Chinese art.
【答案】1.E 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍中国传统皮影戏的木偶、表演形式、起源故事,说明它是中国特殊艺术,现受全球喜爱。
【详解】1.根据“you can often see special puppets in gift shops. They are traditional Chinese shadow puppets—small but handmade carefully.”可知,此空承上启下,说明木偶不仅是礼物更是艺术,选项E“这些木偶不只是礼物——它们是中国特殊艺术的一部分。”符合语境,故选E。
2.根据“These puppets are used in shadow plays. It was popular in China’s Tang and Song periods.”可知,此空介绍皮影戏的属性,选项B“皮影戏是一种传统的叙事艺术形式。”符合语境,故选B。
3.根据“Shadow puppets are made of hard leather: first cut into shapes…then tied to thin sticks. A play group has 5 people: one moves puppets...”可知,此空说明木棍的作用,选项A“这些木棍让木偶在表演中自由移动。”符合语境,故选A。
4.根据“How did this art start? Over 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wu of Han was sad…”可知,此空引出皮影戏的起源故事,选项C“这种古老艺术形式背后有一个感人的故事。”符合语境,故选C。
5.根据“His minister Li Shaoweng saw kids playing with little cloth objects. The shadows danced on the wall.”可知,此空描述影子的样子,选项D“烛光下的影子看起来像小舞者。”符合语境,故选D。
Passage 8
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In ancient China, there were “four treasures of the study”— the writing brush, ink, paper, and the inkstone (砚台). 1
The Chengni inkstone first appeared during the Western Han Dynasty. 2 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 to work at the museum of Xianyang, Shaanxi Province. There he read some books about the Xianyang Chengni inkstone, and then decided to revive the lost skills. He said, “I have decided to bring the skills back to life.”
3 It took the father and son two years to find proper materials to make the Chengni inkstone. That was just the first step. Controlling the temperature during the process was even more challenging. 4 Their Chengni inkstones won a gold prize at an expo 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. 5 At the same time, Lin Tao has created special Chengni inkstone products and brought them to competitions at home and abroad to increase the influence of the Chengni inkstone.
A.It was easier said than done.
B.Among all the inkstones, the Chengni inkstone was a famous one.
C.They also worked with universities to make it more popular.
D.But its skills disappeared after over 1,600 years.
E.After trying many times, they finally succeeded in 1991.
【答案】1.B 2.D 3.A 4.E 5.C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了林永茂、林涛父子复兴失传已久的陕西澄泥砚制作技艺的故事。
【详解】1.根据文章第1段“In ancient China, there were ‘four treasures of the study’—the writing brush, ink, paper, and the inkstone…Among all the inkstones, the Chengni inkstone was a famous one.”可知,文章从“文房四宝”引出“砚台”,空白处应进一步聚焦,引出本文将要详细介绍的具体砚台种类。B选项“在所有的砚台中,澄泥砚是著名的一种。”符合语境,它承接上文,将话题从泛指的“砚台”具体到“澄泥砚”,点明了本文的核心对象。故选B。
2.根据文章第2段“The Chengni inkstone first appeared during the Western Han Dynasty…Thankfully, today the traditional skills have been revived with the help of Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao.”可知,本段先说明澄泥砚出现于西汉,然后说“幸好”技艺在现代被复兴。空白处应解释为何需要“复兴”,即技艺曾经面临的问题。D选项“但它的技艺在1600多年后失传了。”符合语境,它解释了从“出现”到“需要复兴”之间的历史断层,并与下文的“幸好被复兴”形成转折与呼应。故选D。
3.根据文章第3段“There he read some books about the Xianyang Chengni inkstone, and then decided to revive the lost skills. He said, ‘I have decided to bring the skills back to life.’…It took the father and son two years to find proper materials to make the Chengni inkstone.”可知,在父亲下定决心后,直接描述了父子俩花费两年寻找材料。空白处位于决心与行动之间,应是一个过渡句,暗示实现决心的过程充满困难。A选项“说起来容易做起来难。”符合语境,它概括了从“决定复兴”到具体“寻找材料”这一行动所面临的挑战,承上启下。故选A。
4.根据文章第3段“Controlling the temperature during the process was even more challenging…Their Chengni inkstones won a gold prize at an expo on China’s famous inkstones.”可知,空白处前提到控制温度更具挑战性,空白处后提到他们的砚台获奖。中间应描述他们克服挑战、取得成功的结果。E选项“经过多次尝试,他们最终在1991年成功了。”符合语境,它具体说明了克服挑战、取得突破的时间点,并自然引出获奖的结果。故选E。
5.根据文章最后一段“While improving the skills…they set up a workshop in the hope of passing the skills on to young people…At the same time, Lin Tao has created special Chengni inkstone products and brought them to competitions at home and abroad…”可知,本段讲述了父子俩在技艺传承和推广上的努力。在提到“建立工作室”希望传授技艺之后,空白处应补充另一种推广或合作的途径。C选项“他们还与大学合作使其更受欢迎。”符合语境,它提供了传承与推广的另一种具体方式(与高校合作),与后文林涛参加比赛推广的方式并列。故选C。
Passage 9
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Velvet flowers making, created in Tang Dynasty, is a traditional and famous art in Nanjing. The Chinese pronunciation of velvet flowers, “ronghua”, is similar to another expression with good meaning. 1 So, it is widely used during some important events. 2 Luckily, more and more young craftsmen are trying to save it. Murong Yi is one of them.
Recently, she shared a video of making a velvet flower online and the video soon got many likes. Murong’s artwork was made of 4,000 pieces of cocoon fiber in 12 days, but generally, it only takes two to three days to make a common one. For beginners, it’s still a big challenge. 3 . “I started to learn about it five or six years ago from some TV shows, but I found it’s useless,” she said. 4 An inheritor carefully showed how to make velvet flowers in that TV show. Buying materials is another problem. Velvet flowers making needs copper wires. One key step is to choose the size. 5 With little experience, Murong had to learn from failures and tried again and again.
When Murong became a skilled craftswoman, she opened an online store to sell the materials and her products. By doing this, Murong hoped more people would love velvet flowers making.
A.Velvet flowers making is an endangered folk art.
B.Murong at first tried to learn from online videos.
C.Even one millimeter (一毫米) will lead to a different shape.
D.It means good luck and best wishes.
E.Finally, she found a one-hour TV program.
【答案】1.D 2.A 3.B 4.E 5.C
【导语】本文主要介绍了绒花制作这一传统工艺的历史、起源、文化寓意,并叙述了年轻人慕容仪为传承这项艺术所做的努力及过程中遇到的困难。
【详解】1.根据“The Chinese pronunciation of velvet flowers, ‘ronghua’, is similar to another expression with good meaning.”可知,“绒花”一词的汉语发音与另一表达相似,且寓意美好。选项D“它意味着好运和最好的祝愿。”承接上文,符合语境。故选D。
2.根据“Luckily, more and more young craftsmen are trying to save it. Murong Yi is one of them.”可知,越来越多的年轻工匠正努力挽救这一传统,此处表明绒花制作所遇到的困难,与后文“幸运的是……”形成转折,选项A“绒花制作是濒危的民间艺术。”符合语境。故选A。
3.根据“For beginners, it’s still a big challenge.”可知,慕容是初学者;空格处介绍初学者如何开始制作绒花。选项B“慕容最初尝试通过网络视频学习。”符合语境。故选B。
4.根据“‘I started to learn about it five or six years ago from some TV shows, but I found it’s useless,’ she said.”及“An inheritor carefully showed how to make velvet flowers in that TV show.”可知,五六年前她从电视节目里开始了解绒花,但后来发现根本没用。后来在一档电视节目中,知道一位继承人手把手教人制作绒花。此处表示慕容最终找到学习制作绒花的资源。选项E“最终,她找到了一档一小时的电视节目。”符合语境。故选E。
5.根据“Velvet flowers making needs copper wires. One key step is to choose the size.”可知,绒花制作需要铜丝,关键步骤之一是选择尺寸。此处强调选择大小。选项C“即使一毫米也会导致不同的形状。”符合语境。故选C。
Passage 10
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The bamboo-section-man, also known as a bamboo doll or bamboo stick man, is a traditional toy from China. It has been loved by many people. 1
This toy is made from bamboo sticks and has a long history dating back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties in China.
Making a bamboo-section-man is a fun and creative process. 2 Then, use a knife or a drill to add details like eyes, mouths, and even clothing textures. After polishing the surfaces to make them smooth, you can string the pieces together using a sturdy thread or rope, allowing the arms to move freely.
Bamboo-section men are not just toys; they also serve as decorations. 3 During traditional festivals and celebrations, people often dance with bamboo-section men’s chains, creating a joyful atmosphere (气氛).
4 Today, they have become symbols of China’s rich cultural heritage (遗产). And representing the country’s traditional craftsmanship (工艺) and creativity. By playing with these toys, young people can learn about their cultural roots and enjoy the beauty of traditional arts. This tiny toy carries a long history. 5
A.It brings joy and passes on traditional wisdom.
B.In the past, bamboo-section men brought endless joy to children.
C.And it holds a special place in the hearts of many as a good memory from childhood.
D.Their lively looks make them perfect for decorating shelves or desks, or for giving as gifts to friends.
E.Firstly, you can start by cutting bamboo sticks into proper lengths for the body, arms, and legs.
【答案】1.C 2.E 3.D 4.B 5.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,介绍了中国传统玩具竹节人的相关情况,包括其制作过程、用途、历史意义等。
【详解】1.根据上文“The bamboo-section-man, also known as a bamboo doll or bamboo stick man, is a traditional toy from China. It has been loved by many people.”可知,竹节人是中国的一种传统玩具,受到很多人的喜爱。空白处应进一步说明其在人们心中的地位或作用。C选项“它在许多人的心中占据着特殊的位置,是童年美好的回忆。”符合语境,与上文衔接紧密。故选C。
2.根据上文“Making a bamboo-section-man is a fun and creative process.”以及下文“Then, use a knife or a drill to add details like eyes, mouths, and even clothing textures.”可知,此处应介绍制作竹节人的第一步。E选项“首先,你可以从把竹子切成适合身体、手臂和腿的长度开始。”符合语境,能够承接上文,并引出下文制作竹节人的后续步骤。故选E。
3.根据上文“Bamboo-section-men are not just toys, they also serve as decorations.”可知,竹节人不仅是玩具,还可以作为装饰品。D选项“它们生动的外观使它们非常适合装饰书架、书桌或作为礼物送给朋友。”符合语境,能够承接上文,进一步说明竹节人作为装饰品的用途。故选D。
4.根据下文“Today, they have become symbols of China’s rich cultural heritage (遗产). And representing the country’s traditional craftsmanship (工艺) and creativity.”可知,如今,竹节人已成为中国丰富文化遗产的象征,代表着国家的传统工艺和创造力。空白处应描述竹节人在过去的作用或意义,与下文形成对比。B选项“在过去,竹节人给孩子们带来了无尽的欢乐。”符合语境,与下文形成时间上的对比。故选B。
5.根据上文“By playing with these toys, young people can learn about their cultural roots and enjoy the beauty of traditional arts. This tiny toy carries a long history.”可知,通过玩这些玩具,年轻人可以了解自己的文化根源,欣赏传统艺术之美。这个小小的玩具承载着悠久的历史。空白处应总结竹节人的意义或价值。A选项“它带来欢乐并传承传统智慧。”符合语境,总结了竹节人的双重意义。故选A。
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Passage 1
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Qumu Shiwu works in a workshop in Xichang City, Sichuan Province. She is good at making Yi lacquerware (漆器). 1 Now, she uses short videos to share this traditional art with more people.
2 “Red means passion (热情), yellow means harvest, and black means nature,” Qumu Shiwu explained. Making Yi lacquerware is not easy. It takes at least three months to make one bowl. 3 They use tools like saws and hammers (锯子和锤子), along with a special technique to join wood pieces.
Yi lacquerware is special because of its designs. The shapes are the same, but the decoration is different and hard to make. 4 Small and medium pieces are painted directly without a base coat (底漆), showing the workers’ skills.
Qumu Shiwu learned this craft from her father and started sharing it online in 2017. Her videos show how lacquerware is made, and one video of a lacquered chair got over 500,000 likes. 5 Because of her efforts, this traditional craft is still popular today.
A.She hopes more people will love Yi lacquerware.
B.Yi lacquerware is famous for its use of three main colors.
C.Many workers work together because the process is very difficult.
D.Most patterns are painted by hand, using lines to make lively designs.
E.She knows how to perform over 40 steps to create these beautiful items.
【答案】1.E 2.B 3.C 4.D 5.A
【导语】本文主要介绍了曲木石武擅长彝漆器,并将其分享到网上,使其广受欢迎。
【详解】1.根据“She is good at making Yi lacquerware (漆器).”可知,此处应该补充制作过程的细节,与“擅长制作”形成逻辑衔接,强调她的技能,选项E“她知道如何完成40多个步骤来制作这些美丽的物品。”符合语境。故选E。
2.根据“Red means passion (热情), yellow means harvest, and black means nature,”可知,此处引出下文对颜色的具体描述,形成因果逻辑。选项B“彝族漆器以使用三种主色而闻名。”符合语境。故选B。
3.根据“It takes at least three months to make one bowl.”以及“They use tools like saws and hammers (锯子和锤子), along with a special technique to join wood pieces.”可知,此处应该解释制作难度需要团队合作,与后文工具使用衔接紧密。选项C“许多工人一起工作,因为这个过程非常困难。”符合语境。故选C。
4.根据“The shapes are the same, but the decoration is different and hard to make…Small and medium pieces are painted directly without a base coat (底漆), showing the workers’ skills.”可知,此处应该具体描述装饰方式,与“装饰难做”和“显示工人技艺”衔接自然。选项D“大多数图案都是手工绘制的,用线条做出生动的图案。”符合语境。故选D。
5.根据“and one video of a lacquered chair got over 500,000 likes.”以及“Because of her efforts, this traditional craft is still popular today.”可知,设空处前提到她的视频受欢迎,设空处后说传统手艺因此流行。选项A“她希望更多的人喜欢彝族漆器。”符合语境。故选A。
Passage 2
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Do you know how to make a ceramic (陶瓷制品)? Start with a piece of clay (黏土). Then change the shape of the clay. You can make the shape of a bowl or anything else. 1
Ceramics aren’t always just bowls and plates. They are often very beautiful and amazing pieces of art. 2 Making ceramics is an old Taiwanese tradition. Many countries buy beautiful Taiwanese ceramics. You don’t need to be an expert to make ceramics. People who want to try making ceramics just need to visit a small town in the north of Taiwan—Yingge.
Yingge is famous for ceramics. 3 Yingge’s streets are different from other streets in Taiwan. In Yingge, you can be more than just a tourist. You can make your own ceramics.
Some shops in Yingge have classes. You can join the class where a teacher will help you make ceramics. 4 You can make whatever you want, and then take it home. The classes are for everyone, so don’t worry if you don’t think you have the skills.
5 You need to be patient and keep at it. If you make an effort, you will go home with a very special gift.
A.On Yingge’s old streets, you will find many shops selling beautiful ceramic objects.
B.However, making ceramics is not just a piece of cake.
C.Next, paint the clay and put it in a special oven in the end.
D.For example, when you look at an ancient Chinese vase, you are looking at a ceramic.
E.You will get plenty of wet clay and your own machine for ceramic making.
【答案】1.C 2.D 3.A 4.E 5.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了陶瓷制作的过程以及台湾莺歌区作为陶瓷艺术中心的特色。
【详解】1.根据“Start with a piece of clay (黏土). Then change the shape of the clay.”可知,此处是在介绍制作陶瓷的步骤,选项C“接下来给黏土上色,最后把它放入特殊烤箱。”符合语境。故选C。
2.根据“They are often very beautiful and amazing pieces of art.”可知,此处需举例说明陶瓷的艺术性。选项D“例如,当你看一件古老的中国花瓶时,你是在看一个陶瓷制品。”符合语境。故选D。
3.根据“Yingge is famous for ceramics.”可知,此处是对莺歌陶瓷的描述,选项A“在莺歌的老街上,你会发现许多店铺在销售美丽的陶瓷制品。”符合语境。故选A。
4.根据“You can join the class where a teacher will help you make ceramics.”可知,你可以加入课程制作陶瓷,因此你会有制作陶瓷的材料,选项E“你会得到大量湿黏土和自己的陶瓷制作机器。”符合语境。故选E。
5.根据“You need to be patient and keep at it.”可知,制作陶瓷需要耐心和坚持,说明是不容易的,选项B“然而,制作陶瓷并非易事。”符合语境。故选B。
Passage 3
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Do you like wearing bright and colorful clothes? Today, we can get all kinds of colorful clothes easily in stores. 1 How did they get their clothes to have such beautiful colors?
2 Tie-dye (扎染) is a traditional Chinese method of dyeing cloth. It has a history of more than 1,000 years. During the Tang and Song periods, people presented tie-dyed cloth to the emperors as valuable (宝贵的) gifts. People in those days made dye by hand, and blue dyes usually came from special plants.
The process of tie-dying is quite simple but very creative. First, you need to use ropes to tie your cloth together. 3 As the cloth is folded and dyed, some parts of the cloth will become dark colors, while other parts will be lighter in color. When you open the cloth, you’ll see beautiful shapes and colors.
In 2006, the tie-dye skill became China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). Anning City in Yunnan Province is well-known for its tie-dye skills.
Yang Cheng, 52, learned this traditional skill from his mother in the 1980s. Since then, he has been working hard to improve it. On the one hand, Yang carried on the old ways of tie-dyeing. 4
Nowadays, he still dyes cloth and teaches his daughter this skill. 5 Yang now teaches the tie-dye skill in many places. More than 100,000 people have learned from him. His love and efforts have kept this old art form alive and popular in modern times.
A.Then you put the cloth into the dye.
B.But how about people in ancient times?
C.One old method that was very popular in China was tie-dye.
D.His love for the art and hard work makes him a great teacher.
E.On the other hand, he studied new skills from other countries.
【答案】1.B 2.C 3.A 4.E 5.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了中国传统扎染工艺的历史、制作过程以及传承人杨成的努力。
【详解】1.根据“Today, we can get all kinds of colorful clothes easily in stores.”及“How did they get their clothes to have such beautiful colors?”可知,前文提到现代人很容易获得彩色衣服,后文询问古代人如何获得彩色衣服,此处需要一个转折句引出古代情况。选项B“但是古代的人们呢?”与之相符。故选B。
2.根据“Tie-dye (扎染) is a traditional Chinese method of dyeing cloth.”可知,空后立刻介绍了扎染的历史与重要性,故此处引出扎染。选项C“在中国非常流行的一种古老方法是扎染。”与之相符。故选C。
3.根据“First, you need to use ropes to tie your cloth together.”及“As the cloth is folded and dyed,”可知,前文描述扎染第一步是绑布,后文提到染色后的效果,此处需填入染色步骤。选项A“然后把布放入染料中。”与之相符。故选A。
4.据“On the one hand, Yang carried on the old ways of tie-dyeing.”可知,前文提到一方面,杨成继承传统,此处需对应“另一方面”的补充说明。E选项“另一方面,他研究了其他国家的新技术。”与之相符。故选E。
5.根据“Yang now teaches the tie-dye skill in many places.”可知,此空与教学有关,D选项“他对艺术的热爱和努力工作使他成为一名伟大的老师。”与之相符。故选D。
Passage 4
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
Did you see a girl in a long, wonderful dress with a beautiful headpiece? That’s probably a girl wearing Hanfu.
1 Hanfu has a very long and rich history, dating back to ancient times (古代). In ancient times, people wore different kinds of clothes according to their social status (地位). The rich wore beautifully designed clothes, while the poor wore simple clothes. But over time, people began to wear Hanfu and Hanfu became popular among all social classes.
2 Hanfu comes from ancient China. It is changing and growing all the time, with many different beautiful designs, styles and colors. All of these can show the wisdom (智慧) of Chinese people and the deep culture of China.
3 People often wear it during special occasions (场合) or festivals, such as weddings (婚礼), birthdays, and Chinese New Year. Some young people even like to wear Hanfu in their daily life to express their interest in Chinese history and culture.
4 Some think it is a way to touch our cultural roots (根源). For others, it is a way to express their special style.
5 It’s a piece of art. It’s a symbol of unity, tradition and beauty. It’s a window to Chinese history and culture. It’s a way to touch our cultural roots and to show respect (尊贵) for the past. It’s a way to keep our history alive.
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
A.Hanfu is more than a piece of clothing.
B.Hanfu is also an important part of Chinese culture.
C.Hanfu also has a special meaning for many people
D.Today, Hanfu is becoming more and more popular.
E.Hanfu, the traditional clothing of China, is an important part of China’s history.
【答案】1.E 2.B 3.D 4.C 5.A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述汉服的历史、文化意义及其在现代的流行情况。
【详解】1.根据后文“Hanfu has a very long and rich history, dating back to ancient times”可知,汉服有着悠久而丰富的历史,可以追溯到古代。可推知此处需要介绍汉服的历史地位。选项E“汉服作为中国的传统服饰,是中国历史的重要组成部分。”符合语境,故选E。
2.根据后文“It is changing and growing all the time, with many different beautiful designs”和“All of these can show the wisdom (智慧) of Chinese people and the deep culture of China.”可知,它一直在变化发展,拥有许多不同的美丽设计。这些都能体现出中国人的智慧和中国深厚的文化底蕴。可推知此处需要介绍汉服的文化内涵。选项B“汉服也是中国文化的重要组成部分。”符合语境,故选B。
3.根据后文“People often wear it during special occasions or festivals”可知,人们经常在特殊场合或节日穿着汉服。可推知,此处需要介绍汉服的现代流行情况。选项D“如今,汉服正变得越来越流行。”符合语境,故选D。
4.根据后文“Some think it is a way to touch our cultural roots (根源). For others, it is a way to express their special style.”可知,有些人认为,这是触摸我们文化根源的一种方式。另一些人则认为,这是表达自己特殊风格的一种方式。可推知,此处需要介绍汉服对人们的特殊意义。选项C“对许多人来说汉服也有特殊意义。”符合语境,故选C。
5.根据后文“It’s a piece of art. It’s a symbol of unity, tradition and beauty”可知,它是一件艺术品,是团结、传统和美丽的象征。可推知,此处需要概括汉服的深层意义。选项A“汉服不仅仅是一件衣服。”符合语境,故选A。
Passage 5
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
Sugar painting, as the name means, is a painting made of sugar. 1
Since the Warring States Period, the ancient people loved sweets and developed methods of producing sugar. In the Tang Dynasty, there was huge progress in the sugar-making technology. 2 With the cultural and economic (经济的) development of Song and Yuan Dynasties, people became less interested in only tasting sweetness. In the Ming Dynasty, some people added, pictures with good luck into the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting appeared.
3 Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material, a spoon as the “paintbrush”, and a smooth table as the “paper”. To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting. Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to produce the work very quickly. They move the spoon full of syrup up and down, left and right. Soon a sugar painting is done.
However, it’s a pity that this folk art is dying recently. 4 What’s worse, few people seem to be willing to pass down the art except those aging sugar painters.
For most people, painting is a kind of art and difficult to understand. However, sugar painting has pulled the art down into people’s daily lives. Through it, we may see the spiritual strength of the ancient people across centuries. Now, sugar painting has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage in China. 5
A.Sugar painting is different from normal painting.
B.It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to admire.
C.Therefore, the art should be remembered, missed and passed down.
D.The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes has become poorer and poorer because of fewer needs.
E.And sugar, the precious product once only served to the emperors and princes, also went into many people’s homes.
【答案】1.B 2.E 3.A 4.D 5.C
【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统艺术的一种形式——糖画。
【详解】1.根据“Sugar painting, as the name means, is a painting made of sugar. ”可知,此处介绍糖画是一种用糖制成的画。选项B“这是我们品尝的糖,也是我们欣赏的画”符合语境。故选B。
2.根据“In the Tang Dynasty, there was huge progress in the sugar-making technology.”可知,此处提到了唐代制糖技术进步,选项E“糖,这种曾经只供应给皇帝和王子的珍贵产品,也进入了许多人的家中”符合语境。故选E。
3.根据“ Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material, a spoon as the ‘paintbrush’, and a smooth table as the ‘paper’.”可知,此处描述糖画与普通绘画的差异,选项A“糖画不同于普通绘画”符合语境。故选A。
4.根据“However, it’s a pity that this folk art is dying recently.”可知,此处提到糖画濒临失传,选项D“过去形状丰富的糖画因为需求减少而变得越来越差”符合语境。故选D。
5.根据“Now, sugar painting has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage in China.”可知,此处提到糖画被列为非遗,选项C“因此,艺术应该被铭记、怀念和传承”符合语境。故选C。
Passage 6
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
The earliest clothes of Chinese raincoats were made of straw (稻草) and they were called “straw rain capes (蓑衣)”. In the beginning, it was made of simple materials. 1 Now some people still use straw rain capes, especially among farmers and fishermen.
We read the straw rain capes in lots of poems and articles. In 1970s, the straw rain cape was everywhere in the countryside in China. 2 Few people wear straw rain capes now.
Fan Licai is a 74-year-old woman in Zhuliangzhuang Village, Lianyungang City of Jiangsu Province. She has a special love for straw rain capes. It is said that she is the only one still to make straw rain capes for money in Ganyu. 3 The old woman learned the skill at the age of 12. When she was young, she could make two straw rain capes in three days for a better life. 4 They think she should enjoy her free time. However, she still makes a living by making straw rain capes.
Making a straw rain cape needs 4 kilograms of straw. For the old woman, she needs 4-5 days to finish a single straw rain cape now. Usually she can get 120 yuan from each straw rain cape. Making some capes in one year can make her and her husband’s life better. “ 5 But the demand (需求) falls. Now no one wants to learn the art of making straw rain capes any longer.” said the old woman.
Do you want to learn the art of making it?
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
A.Now her children ask her not to make straw rain capes any longer.
B.Some people buy the straw rain cape for car repairing (修理).
C.But as time flies, it is slowly losing its place.
D.Now we still see a straw rain cape on her outdoor wall.
E.Later, people found more suitable materials for making straw rain capes.
【答案】1.E 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了“稻草蓑衣”及其发展现状。
【详解】1.根据“In the beginning, it was made of simple materials.”以及“Now some people still use straw rain capes, especially among farmers and fishermen.”可知,这里提到了稻草蓑衣的发展,选项E“后来,人们找到了更合适的材料来制作稻草蓑衣。”符合语境。故选E。
2.根据“Few people wear straw rain capes now.”可知,后文提到了它现在很少被使用,选项C“但随着时间的流逝,它正在慢慢失去它的地位。”符合语境。故选C。
73.根据“The old woman learned the skill at the age of 12.”可知,后文提到了一位老妇人,选项D“现在我们还能在她的户外墙上看到一件稻草蓑衣。”符合语境。故选D。
4.根据“They think she should enjoy her free time. However, she still makes a living by making straw rain capes.”可知,后文提到了她的孩子们认为她应该享受业余时间,选项A“现在,她的孩子们要求她不要再做稻草蓑衣了。”符合语境。故选A。
5.根据“But the demand (需求) falls. Now no one wants to learn the art of making straw rain capes any longer.”可知,后文提到了需求下降了,因此设空处应该说有人买这种蓑衣,选项B“有些人买稻草蓑衣修理汽车。”符合语境。故选B。
Passage 7
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
There is a sad truth when you bring home some beautiful flowers. 1 Luckily, this can be sort of avoided by pressing them completely flat.
This is what Anna has been doing for years. The Russian artist fell in love with nature when she was a little girl. 2 Then she graduated from college, she started a career as a journalist (记者). However, her dream of becoming an artist has always been there.
Seven years ago, Anna began growing flowers in her garden and began looking for ways to make their color and beauty last. After trying several different ways, the artist decided to press them.
Flower pressing actually was a popular hobby during Victorian era (1837—1901). 3 She carefully presses each flower in a flower press. And she makes sure each and every one of its petal (花瓣) kept is in its original shape.
Once the flowers are dry, the artist put them on white or black paper. 4 They can be hung on a wall or be used to decorate a table. The flowers and leaves will stay protected forever and the beauty of springtime can be enjoyed all year around.
5 and also brings people closer to nature. It gives people the joy of being able to communicate with nature and to create beauty.
A.Soon, they’ll dry up and die.
B.Today, Anna is helping to keep this tradition alive.
C.She also enjoyed drawing about its beauty.
D.Flower pressing helps people discover the beauty.
E.The finished works are then placed inside of glass frames.
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.B 4.E 5.D
【导语】本文介绍了有关压花这一艺术的情况。
【详解】1.根据“There is a sad truth when you bring home some beautiful flowers.”以及“Luckily, this can be sort of avoided by pressing them completely flat.”及选项可知,此处说的是买完花之后花会干枯,选项A“很快,它们就会干枯死亡”符合语境,故选A。
2.根据“This is what Anna Zarova has been doing for years.”可知,此处应是说Anna的故事,与大自然有关的情况,选项C“她还喜欢描绘它的美丽”符合语境,故选C。
3.根据“Flower pressing actually was a popular hobby during Victorian era (1837-1901).”以及“She carefully presses each flower in a flower press. And she makes sure each and every one of its petal (花瓣) kept is in its original shape.”可知,此处应是说Anna正在做有关压花这个传统的情况,选项B“如今,Anna正在帮助保持这一传统”符合语境,故选B。
4. 根据“Once the flowers are dry, the artist put them on white or black paper.”以及“They can be hung on a wall or be used to decorate a table.”可知,此处应是说把干花装饰起来,选项E“完成的作品然后被放置在玻璃框架内”符合语境,故选E。
5.根据“and also brings people closer to nature.”可知,此处应是说压花的好处,选项D“压花帮助人们发现美丽”符合语境,故选D。
Passage 8
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
Flip (翻) Paper Flower is a kind of traditional art in China. 1 Many people like it for its beautiful colors and shapes. It is an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) project of China. But it’s so difficult to make Flip Paper Flowers that many young people don’t want to learn how to make them. 2 Luckily, with the help of a young man named Wei Yuhang, it’s getting popular again with teenagers.
3 He learned how to make Flip Paper Flowers from his grandfather during his childhood. He often shares ways to make Flip Paper Flowers with his college friends. In his hand, hundreds of papers can turn into 18 different paper flowers through special production methods, painting skills, and different folding methods. Wei and his college friends have helped many young people become interested in this traditional art again. Now, he often makes videos about the production process (过程). 4 He hopes that more people can know about this intangible cultural heritage and traditional culture.
“Although it looks like a small paper toy, the process of making it is very complicated (复杂的),” Wei said. “ 5 I am happy to share this culture with more people.”
根据材料内容,从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项,使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
A.It has a long history.
B.Then he posts them online.
C.Wei Yuhang is a college student.
D.I have the responsibility to pass on this ancient art.
E.The traditional art is in danger of disappearing now.
【答案】1.A 2.E 3.C 4.B 5.D
【导语】本文主要讲了翻纸花的历史以及这项工艺的传承人学翻纸花的过程,最后他希望把这项工艺传承下来,被更多人了解。
【详解】1.根据“Flip (翻) Paper Flower is a kind of traditional art in China. ”可知,翻纸花是中国的一种传统艺术,故选项A“它有很长的历史。”与上一句都是在讲翻纸花工艺的,与之相衔接。故选A。
2.根据“But it’s so difficult to make Flip Paper Flowers that many young people don’t want to learn how to make them. ”可知,翻纸花工艺很难,现在很多年轻人不想学怎样做,选项E“如今,传统艺术正面临着消失的危险。”是上一句的结果,因为很多人不想学,所以面临消失危险。故选E。
3.根据“He learned how to make Flip Paper Flowers from his grandfather during his childhood. ”可知,句中的“He”是指卫宇航,他从小跟他外公学习翻纸花。故选项C“卫宇航是一位大学生。”是对下一句He的介绍。故选C。
4.根据“Now, he often makes videos about the production process (过程).”可知,现在他经常做有关制作过程的视频,故选项B“接着他把视频发布到网上。”与上一句是递进关系,表示先后顺序。故选B。
5.根据“I am happy to share this culture with more people.”可知,他很开心与更多人分享这个文化工艺。故选项D“我有责任传承古代艺术”与下一句都是在表达翻纸花这项艺术需传承。故选D。
Passage 9
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
Thang-ga (唐卡) is a special kind of painting. It was found only in Xizang, China. 1 . In recent years, Tang-ga paintings have caught the public’s attention. At the same time, the Chinese government has also tried hard to protect the art.
2 . Because of the special environment of Xizang and the excellent skills of artists, the paints used in Thang-ga are different from other paints. 3 . The paints were made by hand and the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years.
However, with the development of technology, people now use cheaper and more easily-made chemicals to make Thang-ga paints. 4 . And they were made in many secret ways. Later people stopped making the paints and forgot about them. 5 . The traditional Thang-ga paintings are difficult to find now.
A.The traditional paints used in Thang-ga paintings took a lot of work.
B.So the skills needed to make them were almost lost.
C.The color of Thang-ga paintings looks wonderful and special.
D.They were made from minerals like gold and silver, as well as some plants.
E.It started from the Tang Dynasty. Tang’ga paintings show Xizangan people’s lives.
【答案】1.E 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.B
【导语】本文主要介绍了中国一种特殊的艺术画作——唐卡。
【详解】1.根据“Thang-ga (唐卡) is a special kind of painting. It was found only in Xizang, China”可知下文继续介绍唐卡的历史,选项E“它始于唐代。唐卡画展现西藏人民的生活”符合语境。故选E。
2.根据“Because of the special environment of Xizang and the excellent skills of artists, the paints used in Thang-ga are different from other paints”可知上文内容和唐卡画的颜色有关,选项C“唐卡画的颜色看起来美妙而特别”符合语境。故选C。
3.根据“The paints were made by hand and the beautiful colors could last for hundreds of years.”可知上文内容和唐卡画的制作有关,选项D“它们是由金银等矿物以及一些植物制成的”符合语境。故选D。
4.根据“people now use cheaper and more easily-made chemicals to make Thang-ga paints.”以及“and they were made in many secret ways”可知人们现在使用更便宜、更容易制造的化学品来制造唐卡颜料,故此处应说明之前制作唐卡画不是很容易,选项A“唐卡画中使用的传统颜料需要大量的工作”符合语境。故选A。
5.根据“Later people stopped making the paints and forgot about them”可知人们停止制作颜料并忘记了它们,慢慢地制作唐卡画的记忆就会消失,选项B“所以制作它们所需的技能几乎丢失了”符合语境。故选B。
Passage 10
阅读短文及文后A-E选项, 选出可以填入各题空白处的最佳选项。
The traditional Chinese skill of turning bamboo into beautiful pieces of tools and furniture has got much attention on the short video platform (平台) Tik Tok (Douyin). Skilled bamboo weavers (编织工人) are showing how they work —cutting, weaving, burning and boiling.
1 “That’s amazing!” A Tik Tok user from America wrote after watching the videos. 2
3 Pan Yunfeng, 51, is from Lin’an in Zhejiang Province. He makes pot brushes and bamboo umbrellas and puts the videos on Tik Tok. 4 With over 5 million followers on Douyin, he has become popular among netizens abroad.
Bamboo weaving art began 2,000 years ago. 5 In 2008, it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产). Now, the popularity of bamboo art on Tik Tok has opened a window for foreign netizens (网民) to understand Chinese culture better.
A.He started learning the skills at an early age.
B.What’s more amazing is that workers do it simply by hand.
C.These skills are seen as a magic Chinese power in foreigners’ eyes.
D.They have got thousands of likes.
E.It has become an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
【答案】1.D 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.E
【导语】本文主要介绍了把竹子变成美丽的工具和家具的中国传统技艺的受欢迎程度以及外国人对它的看法。
【详解】1.根据“ ‘That’s amazing!’ A Tik Tok user from America wrote after watching the videos”可知,他们的这种技术获得了很多人的喜欢,D选项“他们得到了数千个赞”符合,故选D。
2.根据“A Tik Tok user from America wrote after watching the videos”可知,此处应是外国人对这种技术的看法,C选项“在外国人眼中,这些技能被视为一种神奇的中国力量”符合,故选C。
3.根据“That’s amazing!”可知,此处介绍它另一个神奇之处,B选项“更令人惊讶的是,工人们只是用手来做”符合,故选B。
4.根据“He makes pot brushes and bamboo umbrellas and puts the videos on Tik Tok”可知,此处介绍他学习这种技能有关的内容,A选项“他很小就开始学习这些技能”符合,故选A。
5.根据“In 2008, it was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage”可知,这种技能已经成为中国文化的一部分,E选项“它已经成为中国传统文化的重要组成部分”符合,故选E。
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