Unit 2 The World of Art 单元话题阅读理解10篇-2026-2027学年八年级英语上册（仁爱科普版）

**基本信息** 以“艺术世界”为主题，按基础巩固与重难提升分级设计10篇阅读训练，系统覆盖传统与现代艺术话题，强化语言能力与文化意识。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |基础语篇巩固练|8篇（面人制作、剪纸等）|细节理解、词义猜测等基础题型|从传统艺术（面人、竹编）到现代文创（玩偶、课程广告），难度逐步提升| |重难语篇提升练|2篇（芭蕾故事、皮影戏）|主旨归纳、推理判断等综合题型|深入探讨艺术传承与创新，逻辑复杂度增加|

Unit 2 The World of Art 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：艺术世界 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 Dough figurine making (面人制作) is a traditional Chinese art. It has a history of about 2,000 years in China. Though some people said it might vanish (消失), dough figurine makers are still working very hard to keep it alive. Peng Xiaoping is a great dough figurine making artist. He also teaches students about the traditional art. “I pass on not only the skills, but also the experience of running a business,” he said. “If I only teach them how to make the figurines, my students won’t be able to make a living from it, and it will not be possible to pass on the traditional art to more people.” Many young people are interested in the traditional art, but they’re facing many _________. There’re few professional (专业的) classes teaching students about this art. Also, because of the materials (材料), if dough figurine makers make any mistake, they can’t repair it easily. They have to do it all over again. So it can be stressful (有压力的). Peng believes he can teach the young people in a new way. “My daughter is studying animation (动画) design at university, so I’m thinking about bringing animation and dough figurines together. Making dough figurine cartoons would be much more exciting than just passing on the art to the young people,” he said. We are excited about the future of the traditional art as dough figurine makers in China continue (继续) to look for ways to bring new life to their practice. 1．What does Peng Xiaoping do? A．An artist. B．A lawyer. C．A pianist. D．An actor. 2．Why should Peng’s students learn to do business? A．To sell more dough figurines. B．To raise money to save more dying traditions. C．To compete with other dough figurine makers. D．To make a living when passing on the traditional art. 3．The best word to fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 is “_________”. A．changes B．dangers C．results D．difficulties 4．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．Peng provides dough figurine makers with lots of help. B．Peng invites young artists to design dough figurines. C．Peng has a new way to pass on the traditional art. D．Peng decides to sell dough figurines online. 5．What does the writer think of the future of dough figurine making? A．Uncertain. B．Exciting. C．Interesting. D．Worrying. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统艺术面人制作的历史与现状，重点讲述了面人艺术家彭小平为传承这门艺术所做的努力，包括教授学生经营经验以及尝试将面人与动画结合的创新方式。 1．根据第二段“Peng Xiaoping is a great dough figurine making artist.”可知，彭小平的身份是一位面人制作艺术家，与选项An artist相符。 2．根据第二段“If I only teach them how to make the figurines, my students won’t be able to make a living from it...”可知，彭小平让学生学习做生意是为了让他们在传承艺术的同时能够谋生。 3．根据第三段“There’re few professional classes teaching students about this art. Also... they can’t repair it easily. So it can be stressful.”可知，年轻人面临专业课程少、材料难修复、压力大等问题，这些都是困难，与选项difficulties含义匹配。 4．根据第四段“Peng believes he can teach the young people in a new way.”及后续提到的将动画设计与面人制作结合的内容，可知本段主要讲述彭小平有了传承传统艺术的新方法。 5．根据第五段“We are excited about the future of the traditional art...”可知，作者认为面人制作的未来是令人兴奋的，与选项Exciting含义一致。 Zhao Yue’s hands move quickly. She is working on a picture of bamboo. “I love paper-cutting,” she says. “You don’t need much to start working—just a pair of scissors or a knife and some paper. Anyone can try it,” she adds. After years of practice, Zhao Yue is now a great master of paper-cutting. Her works on the walls in her home are beautiful. They are in the shape of flowers, birds, fish and landscapes. “Paper-cuts are not just beautiful. We use them to express our wishes. At the Spring Festival, we put them up on windows and doors for good luck,” says Zhao Yue. “And at weddings, we put up ‘double happiness’ in the new couple’s home for good wishes.” Zhao Yue makes the last cut. She hands me the bamboo picture, smiling, “This is called zhubaoping’an. It means ‘I wish you a safe and healthy life’.” The bamboo seems to be alive, and the leaves look like they are dancing. I feel the warmth and life of this traditional folk art. 1．What do we need to prepare when learning paper-cutting ? A．Special skills and a lot of money. B．A lot of time and good teachers. C．A pair of scissors or a knife and paper. D．Different kinds of colorful paper. 2．What shapes are Zhao Yue’s paper-cut works on the walls of her home? A．Flowers, birds, fish and landscapes. B．Bamboo, trees, animals and houses. C．Stars, moons, suns and clouds. D．Books, pens, desks and chairs. 3．Why do people put up paper-cuts on windows and doors at the Spring Festival? A．To make the house modern. B．To welcome friends. C．To show their art skills. D．To wish for good luck. 4．How does the writer make the bamboo picture seem lively? A．By saying it is a symbol of safety. B．By describing it as “alive” and “dancing”. C．By telling who the picture is for. D．By showing the artist’s cutting skills. 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Paper-cutting—An Art Full of Life B．A Lesson in Paper-Cutting C．The Life of a Paper-Cutting artist D．The History of Paper-Cutting 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇人物介绍，讲述了剪纸艺术家赵月的故事。文章介绍了剪纸所需的基本工具、赵月的剪纸作品主题、剪纸在传统节日和婚礼中的寓意，以及她赠予作者“竹报平安”作品的温暖瞬间，展现了剪纸艺术的生命力与文化内涵。 1．第一段“You don’t need much to start working—just a pair of scissors or a knife and some paper.”，明确说明学习剪纸只需要剪刀或刻刀以及纸张。 2．第二段“They are in the shape of flowers, birds, fish and landscapes.”，明确说明赵月家墙上的剪纸作品形状为花、鸟、鱼和风景。 3．第三段“At the Spring Festival, we put them up on windows and doors for good luck.”，明确说明春节贴剪纸是为了祈求好运。 4．最后一段“The bamboo seems to be alive, and the leaves look like they are dancing.”，说明作者通过描述竹子“栩栩如生”和叶子“在跳舞”来表现剪纸作品的生动。 5．全文围绕剪纸艺术的美丽、寓意和生命力展开，通过赵月的作品和故事传递了剪纸是一门充满生活气息的艺术，因此最佳标题为“剪纸——一门充满生命力的艺术”。 “More and more young people are getting interested in intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产),” said Zhang Dingjuan. The 29-year-old girl often shares her bamboo weaving (编织) works online. Zhang comes from Sichuan Province. In the past, bamboo weaving in the area was mainly for making tools. Now, it has become a beautiful art form. After college, Zhang went back to her hometown to work as a bamboo crafts designer. Zhang loves trying new ideas in her works. In this way, she adds a modern feel to traditional bamboo weaving works. For example, one of her famous pieces added new colors to the bamboo. This made the patterns (图案) look more lively. She once worked with an art student to make metal (金属) look like bamboo. Today, Zhang works with many designers to make different bamboo-woven things. She made a beautiful bamboo fan with panda designs for a company. Using different colors, the fan mixed a traditional look with a modern feel. “With new ideas, traditional crafts are becoming part of our modern lives,” she said. 1．What did people mainly use bamboo weaving for in the past? A．Making art. B．Making tools. C．Building houses. D．Making clothes. 2．What is Zhang Dingjuan according to the text? A． B． C． D． 3．How does Zhang make traditional bamboo art look modern? A．She tries new ideas in her works. B．She studies new skills in college. C．She learns from online apps. D．She works for different companies. 4．What’s Zhang Dingjuan like? A．Kind. B．Brave. C．Creative. D．Patient. 5．What can we learn from Zhang’s words at the end? A．Young people don’t like traditional crafts. B．Modern life needs no traditional crafts. C．Bamboo weaving is only for old people. D．New ideas help traditional crafts enter modern life. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇人物说明文，介绍四川竹编非遗传承人张丁娟，讲述过去竹编多用于制作工具，她毕业后回乡成为竹艺设计师，不断创新融入现代创意，让传统竹编走进现代生活。 1．原文第二段“In the past, bamboo weaving in the area was mainly for making tools.”，过去竹编主要用来制作工具。对应选项B。 2．原文第三段“After college, Zhang went back to her hometown to work as a bamboo crafts designer.”，她是竹艺设计师，对应画图专注做竹编手工的D图。 3．原文第三段“Zhang loves trying new ideas in her works. In this way, she adds a modern feel to traditional bamboo weaving works.”，她通过在作品中尝试新创意，给传统竹编增添现代感，对应选项A。 4．文中多次写她尝试全新创意、搭配新色彩、跨界合作设计熊猫竹扇，能看出她富有创造力（creative）；kind善良、brave勇敢、patient耐心文中均无对应描述。对应选项C。 5．文末原句“With new ideas, traditional crafts are becoming part of our modern lives,”，这句话点明全新创意可以帮助传统手工艺融入现代生活。 A年轻人不喜欢传统工艺、B现代生活不需要传统工艺、C竹编只适合老年人均和原文意思相反。对应选项D。 Many people may throw away the nuts after eating fruits, but artists of nut carving collected them and changed them into artworks (艺术品). “One nut, from 0.8 to 6 centimeters, can be made into beautiful earrings and other artworks,” said Tan Wanhai, the top artist of Weifang nut carving. The history of nut carving might start from the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). During that time, Wang Dayan, the best artist in the Palace Museum, spread the skill to the people in Shandong province. Because of the difficult carving skills and its rich artistic meanings, Weifang nut carving was in the list of a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)in 2008. “It’s difficult to bring this kind of traditional art to life,” said Tan, the 48-year-old artist. “Every nut looks different before we carve it,” Tan added. Artists have to study each nut to carefully plan out their artwork. Besides, according to Tan, they have to learn about some skills in painting and handwriting art from many traditional cultures. “In order to show folk stories from ancient times, I need to read many books to improve myself.” “Artists in the past were smart to change common (普通的)things into beautiful ones. Because of the creative ideas of artists in Weifang, nut carving artworks are becoming more and more popular with people in China,” Tan said. “This situation (情况), in turn, also makes many young people learn the traditional skills of nut carving, create new skills, and even help to pass down the skills to future artists.” 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By giving a fact. C．By showing opinions. D．By asking a question. 2．What can we know about a nut carving artwork from the passage? A．It was a fruit nut at first. B．It’s a form of modern art. C．It’s over 8 centimeters long. D．It’s from the Palace Museum. 3．What can we infer (推断)from the passage? A．Tan is good at all traditional forms. B．Tan is an artist full of knowledge. C．Tan was born and grew up in Shandong. D．Tan teaches nut carving in the Palace Museum. 4．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The record of nut carving. B．The artworks by a nut carving artist. C．The skills to paint and write on nuts. D．The difficulty to make nut carving artworks. 5．Which of the following is the most suitable (最适合)if you need to add one paragraph to the passage? A．A traditional folk story. B．A speech on nut carving. C．The future of nut carving. D．The history of nut carving. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国传统民间艺术核雕的起源、创作难度、传承现状与发展趋势。 1．根据第一段第一句“Many people may throw away the nuts after eating fruits, but artists of nut carving collected them and changed them into artworks”，作者用人们扔果核和艺术家捡果核做艺术品的客观事实开篇。 2．根据第一段第一句和第二句“One nut, from 0.8 to 6 centimeters, can be made into beautiful earrings and other artworks”，核雕作品的原料就是原本的水果果核。 3．根据第四段“they have to learn about some skills in painting and handwriting art from many traditional cultures...I need to read many books to improve myself”，谭先生为了核雕要学习多种传统技艺、大量阅读，能推断出他是学识渊博的艺术家。 4．第四段开头“It’s difficult to bring this kind of traditional art to life”是主旨句，后面讲的研究果核、构思作品、学习各类技能都是在说明核雕创作的难度。 5．文章最后一段提到核雕越来越受欢迎、年轻人开始学习传承，加一段讲核雕的未来发展能和现有内容形成完整逻辑链。 These days, cultural and creative dolls (文创玩偶) are very popular. They carry special meanings and show the culture of the places they come from. In Wuhan, Hubei, there is a lovely cultural and creative doll—a little bird with garlic (蒜) on its head. Its name is “Suan Niao” sounding like “Suan Liao” in the Wuhan dialect (方言). It means “Don’t worry about it and let it go.” It tells everyone to get along well with each other. On bus No.603 in Wuhan, there are “SuanNiao” dolls hanging on the glass door of the driver’s room. When people on the bus quarrel (争吵), the driver will take down the doll and press (按) it, It will make a “Suan Liao Suan Liao” sound. People on the bus will smile when they hear it. Henan also has some wonderful cultural and creative dolls. The Cloth Tiger from Huaiyang is one of them. The tiger doll has a big head and a fat body. On its face, there is a Chinese word “王”, This makes the tiger look brave. Huaiyang is the home of Fuxi culture. The Cloth Tiger is a symbol of respect for Fuxi and Nuwa. And people think the Cloth Tiger can bring them good luck. Tourists to Henan can choose it as a gift for their friends and family. These cultural and creative dolls aren’t just toys. They teach people to be kind and bring people close together. Let’s share this love and make the world a better place! 1．What does “Suan Niao” mean in the Wuhan dialect? A．Hurry up. B．Let it go. C．Never give up. D．Follow your dreams. 2．Why do drivers have “Suan Niao” dolls on bus No.603? A．To make the bus look nice. B．To play with them during breaks. C．To sell them to people on the bus. D．To stop people on the bus quarreling. 3．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the Cloth Tiger? A．What people do with it. B．How it brings good luck. C．Its look and cultural meaning. D．Its history in Huaiyang. 4．Which is the best title for the text? A．Dolls: More Than Toys B．How to Make Cultural Dolls C．A Great Way to Show Kindness D．Stories of “Suan Niao” and the Cloth Tiger 5．What’s the right structure of the text?(①=Paragraph 1) A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了近年来流行的文创玩偶。文章通过具体例子——武汉的“蒜鸟”和河南淮阳的“布老虎”，展示了这些玩偶不仅外观可爱，更承载了特殊的地域文化含义和美好的寓意，教导人们友善相处。 1．第二段指出：“Its name is ‘Suan Niao’ sounding like ‘Suan Liao’ in the Wuhan dialect... It means ‘Don’t worry about it and let it go.’”这直接说明“Suan Niao”在武汉方言中的含义是让人释怀、放下烦恼。 2．第二段提到：“When people on the bus quarrel, the driver will take down the doll and press it. It will make a ‘Suan Liao Suan Liao’ sound.”这说明司机使用玩偶的目的是为了化解矛盾，阻止乘客争吵。 3．第三段描述了：布老虎的外观以及它的文化象征意义。这主要告诉我们关于布老虎的外形特征及其背后的文化寓意。 4．文章第一段及最后一段总结：“These cultural and creative dolls aren’t just toys. They teach people to be kind...”。这说明文章的主旨在于强调玩偶超越了玩具本身的意义，具有教育和社会价值。 5．通读全文可知：第一段总起介绍文创玩偶流行；第二段和第三段分别举例介绍了武汉的“蒜鸟”和河南的“布老虎”，这两段是并列关系；第四段总结全文，升华主题。因此文章结构为“总—分—总”。 Chinese calligraphy is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It started in China and spread (传播) to other parts of Asia. It has a history of 4,000 to 5,000 years. Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters (汉字). When you practice calligraphy, it is important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes (笔画) and the space between characters. There are different rules of writing. You can follow the rules at first and create your own rules when you are really good at them. There are many famous calligraphers in history, such as Wang Xizhi and Liu Gongquan. Different calligraphy works can show different calligraphers’ feelings and personalities. Today, we can see them on the walls of offices, shops, hotels and many other places. The tool for practicing calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. They are usually made from the hair of different animals. Practicing calligraphy takes a lot of time, and many people take lessons to learn it. During the lessons, they can learn how to write different strokes of Chinese characters. If you’re interested in it, you may start practicing with a teacher right away. Calligraphy, an amazing traditional art form, shows the love that all Chinese people have for culture and beauty. Many Chinese people often practice calligraphy, not to be a calligrapher, but to enjoy the peaceful mind. 1．When did Chinese calligraphy come into being? A．In modern China. B．in the Qing Dynasty . C．3,000 to 4,000 years ago. D．4,000 to 5,000 years ago. 2．What do we need to pay attention to when we practice calligraphy? A．The changes of the characters. B．The changes of the strokes. C．The space between strokes. D．The space between lines. 3．The underlined word “them” refers to different calligraphers’ ________. A．works B．feelings C．values D．personalities 4．What are calligraphy brushes made from? A．the wood in forest. B．the hair of animals. C．plastic. D．the hair of humans. 5．Why do many Chinese people often practice calligraphy? A．To practice speaking Chinese. B．To be a great calligrapher. C．To enjoy the peaceful mind. D．To spread culture to foreigners. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍中国书法，讲述了书法的起源历史、练习要点、历代书法家、毛笔的制作材料以及人们练习书法的意义。 1．原文第一段写明中国书法拥有4000到5000年的历史，对应题目“书法起源于何时”，因此选4,000 to 5,000 years ago。 2．原文第一段提到练习书法要留意笔画的变化和字间留白，对应选项The changes of the strokes。 3．划线词them指代前文出现的Different calligraphy works，句意为不同书法作品能展现书法家的情感与性格，此处them代指书法作品works。 4．原文第三段说明毛笔通常由不同动物的毛发制成，对应选项the hair of animals。 5．文章最后一段点明很多中国人练习书法不是为成为书法家，而是为享受内心的平静，对应选项To enjoy the peaceful mind。 Xuan paper is not only for writing and painting with a brush pen, but also for embroidering (刺绣) with fine needles (针). Xuan paper embroidery is an old art from Jiangxi. It has a history of over 300 years. It puts together Chinese painting, calligraphy and hand embroidery. Making Xuan paper embroidery takes a long time. Artists first draw a picture by hand or on a computer, and then color the threads (线). After that, artists can start to embroider. “Our needles are very thin—you can’t see them on the floor,” said Gu Yuchun, 71. In the end, they mount the artwork. Xuan paper embroidery looks like real paintings. That’s because the paper and thread are not shiny. This makes it look soft and beautiful. However, learning this art well is not easy. “We need a focused mind and good control with every move,” Gu said, “One mistake can break hours of work”. Today, Gu is trying to pass on this old art. Gu and his son make popular things like earrings to sell. They also teach children in fun classes in the school. 1．From paragraph 1, we can learn Xuan paper embroidery ________. A．comes from Jiangsu B．uses Xuan paper as material C．has a history of less than 300 years D．puts together four different Chinese art forms 2．What is the right order of making Xuan paper embroidery? ①color the threads                         ②mount the artwork   ③draw a picture                           ④start to embroider A．①③②④ B．②①③④ C．③①④② D．④①②③ 3．Why does Xuan paper embroidery look like real paintings? A．Because it is hard and beautiful. B．Because the colors are very bright. C．Because the needles are very thick. D．Because the paper and thread are non-shiny. 4．Which is TRUE about Xuan paper embroidery? A．It takes a short time to make. B．It needs a good control of moves. C．Gu thinks it easy to learn this art well. D．Gu and his son pass it on by teaching children online. 5．What is the best title of the text? A．Xuan Paper Painting B．Xuan Paper Embroidery C．Xuan Paper Flowers D．Xuan Paper Calligraphy 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统手工艺——宣纸刺绣，起源于江西，有300多年的历史，结合了绘画、书法和手工刺绣，成品如画般柔美。71岁的顾玉春与儿子正通过制作文创产品、在学校授课等方式，努力传承这项古老技艺。 1．细节理解题。根据“Xuan paper is not only for writing and painting with a brush pen, but also for embroidering with fine needles.”可知，宣纸不仅可用于毛笔书写和绘画，还可用于绣花。表示宣纸可以作为刺绣的材料。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Artists first draw a picture by hand or on a computer, and then color the threads. After that, artists can start to embroider.”及“In the end, they mount the artwork.”可知，制作宣纸刺绣的步骤是：③画一幅画；①给线上色；④开始刺绣；②装裱艺术品。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“That’s because the paper and thread are not shiny. This makes it look soft and beautiful.”可知，纸张和线本身并不具有光泽，是使宣纸刺绣看起来柔软而美丽，像真画的原因。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“We need a focused mind and good control with every move.”可知，“我们”需要专注的思维和良好的控制力来完成每一个动作。此处即表示宣纸刺绣需要很好的控制力。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。根据“Xuan paper embroidery is an old art from Jiangxi. It has a history of over 300 years. It puts together Chinese painting, calligraphy and hand embroidery.”及文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了中国传统工艺——宣纸刺绣。故选B。 Join us to explore the magic of traditional Chinese arts! Find your favorite class and sign up now! Chinese Paper Cutting Class Want to create art with just paper and scissors? Want to make lucky decorations (装饰物) for your home? Join us and start creating! Only ¥480 for 8 lessons (All materials included!) Place: Room 201, Art Building Time: 4:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. every Tuesday Chinese Calligraphy Class Want to write beautiful characters with a brush? Want to find peace through ancient art? Just come and join us! Only ¥500 for 10 lessons (Brush and paper not included!) Place: Room 105, Cultural Hall Time: 4:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. every Thursday Chinese Knotting Class Want to learn beautiful patterns (花样)? Want to make lucky gifts by yourself? Be part of us! Only ¥600 for 6 lessons (All tools included!) Place: Room 303, Art Building Time: 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. every Saturday Peking Opera Mask Painting Class Want to paint colorful faces with meaning? Want to learn stories of heroes? Join us now! Only ¥480 for 4 lessons (All materials included!) Place: Room 102, Cultural Hall Time: 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. every Friday If you want to know more, visit the school office or call Ms. Wu at (123) 456-7890 before September 5th. 1．Where is the Chinese Knotting Class held? A．Room 201, Art Building. B．Room 303, Art Building. C．Room 105, Cultural Hall. D．Room 102, Cultural Hall. 2．What can you learn from Chinese Calligraphy Class? A．To make lucky gifts by myself. B．To paint colorful faces with meaning. C．To write beautiful characters with a brush. D．To make lucky decorations for my home. 3．How long does each Chinese Paper Cutting lesson last? A．1 hour. B．1.5 hours. C．2 hours. D．2.5 hours. 4．Which class is the most expensive each lesson? A．Chinese Knotting. B．Chinese Calligraphy. C．Chinese Paper Cutting. D．Peking Opera Mask Painting. 5．What kind of text is the passage (文章)? A．An email. B．A novel. C．An advertisement. D．A speech. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一则推广中国传统文化艺术课程的招生广告，介绍了剪纸、书法、中国结和京剧脸谱绘制四门课程的特色、费用、上课时间与地点，号召大家报名参与，体验传统艺术的魅力。 1．细节理解题。根据“Chinese Knotting Class | Place: Room 303, Art Building”可知，中国结课程在艺术楼303室。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Chinese Calligraphy Class | Want to write beautiful characters with a brush?”可知，在中国书法课上，大家能学会用毛笔写出漂亮的汉字。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Chinese Paper Cutting Class | Time: 4:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. every Tuesday”可知，剪纸课的时间是：4:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m.，计算时长为1小时30分钟，即1.5小时。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Chinese Paper Cutting Class | Only ¥480 for 8 lessons (All materials included!)”、“Chinese Calligraphy Class | Only ¥500 for 10 lessons (Brush and paper not included!)”、“Chinese Knotting Class | Only ¥600 for 6 lessons (All tools included!)”和“Peking Opera Mask Painting Class | Only ¥480 for 4 lessons (All materials included!)”可知，剪纸课：480元÷8课= 60元/课；书法课：500元÷10课= 50元/课；中国结课：600元÷6课=100元/课；京剧脸谱课：480元÷4课= 120元/课；对比可知，京剧脸谱课单课价格最高，为120元/课。故选D。 5．推理判断题。本文以吸引报名为目的，包含课程介绍、费用、时间等招生信息，语言带有号召性 (如“Join us now!”)，是典型的广告文体。故选C。 ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 When Mrs. White happily told the class about a trip to the Opera House for a ballet performance (表演), the students were really excited. But Peter sat quietly and made himself put on a smile, trying to hide his true feelings. As the star player on the soccer team, he wasn’t that into ballet because in his mind ballet was only for girls. However, the next morning, when they arrived at the Opera House, Peter was surprised to find that it was so big and beautiful. As they sat down, the ballet dancers’ smooth movements and beautiful poses (姿势) drew his attention. He never thought much about ballet before, but then he could see the skill and beauty in it. That night he couldn’t stop thinking about the ballet dance, and he loved it. Mrs. White was right—it was an amazing trip. For the first time, he thought about learning ballet, but he felt nervous (紧张的). What would his friends think? Though worried, Peter chose to try ballet secretly. He took ballet classes without telling anyone. As months passed, he practiced day and night, and he got really into dance. His ballet teacher thought the sports skills he got from soccer helped him do the ballet movements better. One day, Peter’s teammates from the soccer team saw his name was on a ballet poster. They decided to check it out, so they went to the show. On the performance night, Peter was nervous. But when he saw his friends in the audience (观众), he took a deep breath and danced with all his heart. After the performance, his friends ran to him and said “ ” to him. At that time, he understood that boys could also dance ballet. With his friends’ support, he felt ready to explore every part of who he was. 1．Why did Peter make himself put on a smile? A．He wanted to watch the ballet show very much. B．He didn’t want others to know he didn’t like ballet. C．He didn’t want to tell others he was a soccer star. D．He was happy to do something different outside school. 2．What made Peter’s ballet performance successful? A．His soccer training and the ballet poster. B．His sports skills and hard work. C．Mrs. White’s encouragement and the class trip. D．His love for dance and friends’ encouragement. 3．Which of the following can we put in “ ”in the last paragraph? A．Good job B．I’m sorry C．Good luck D．What a pity 4．What is the right order of the story? a. Peter decided to learn dancing secretly.      b. Peter had a chance to watch a ballet show. c. Peter’s friends found that he would put on a ballet show. d. Peter’s friends encouraged him. e. Peter became interested in ballet. A．b-a-e-c-d B．b-e-c-a-d C．b-e-a-c-d D．e-a-b-c-d 5．What does the story mainly want to tell us? A．Ballet is a wonderful dance. B．If you want to dance well, learn soccer first. C．Trust yourself instead of listening to others. D．Be brave to keep challenging yourself. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了男孩子Peter最初对芭蕾存在偏见，认为它是“女孩的专属”，但在观看芭蕾表演后深受吸引，开始秘密学习芭蕾。经过刻苦练习，他在演出中获得队友的认可，最终明白男孩也可以跳芭蕾，并决心勇敢探索自我。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“But Peter sat quietly and made himself put on a smile, trying to hide his true feelings...he wasn’t that into ballet because in his mind ballet was only for girls.”可知，彼得强颜欢笑是为了“隐藏自己不喜欢芭蕾的真实感受”，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据文中“His ballet teacher thought the sports skills he got from soccer helped him do the ballet movements better”及“he practiced day and night”可推知，成功源于“他的运动技能和刻苦练习”，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据后文“his friends ran to him...he understood that boys could also dance ballet”可知，朋友们对他的表演表示肯定，因此空白处应填入鼓励性话语，“Good job”符合语境，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Peter was surprised to…the ballet dancers’ smooth movements and beautiful poses(姿势) drew his attention…Peter chose to try ballet secretly…One day, Peter’s teammates from the soccer team saw his name was on a ballet poster…After the performance, his friends ran to him and said…”可知，事件顺序为：b.观看芭蕾表演→e.对芭蕾产生兴趣→a.秘密学习芭蕾→c.朋友发现海报→d.朋友鼓励他。根据文中情节发展可确定顺序，故选C。 5．主旨大意题​​。文章通过Peter突破偏见、勇敢尝试芭蕾的经历，传递“勇于挑战自我、探索多元可能”的主题。文中“he felt ready to explore every part of who he was”直接点明这一主旨，故选D。 Chinese shadow puppetry, or shadow play, is probably one of the most ancient arts using light and shadow. It is a mix of many art forms, including painting, music, opera performance and story-telling. In 2011, it was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Shadow puppetry can be found all over China, especially in rural areas. Performances often take place in community centers, village squares, and during local festivals, where families gather to enjoy the shows. Traditional theaters show these art forms, while portable (便携的) puppet stages allow performances in parks and public spaces, making shadow puppetry accessible (易得到的) to all. More than 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was very upset about the death of his favorite concubine (妃子). One day, a minister happened to see children playing with dolls, whose shadows were lively on the floor. Then he had an idea—he made a puppet of the concubine. As night fell, he invited the emperor to watch a puppet show. This story is believed to be the origin of shadow puppetry. Shadow puppetry was widely performed in the Tang Dynasty, and was introduced into West Asian and European countries during the Yuan Dynasty. The art form met its heyday (全盛期) in the Qing Dynasty, when the puppetry was performed in almost every province. The puppetry was also performed in many celebrations, such as weddings. There were even plays in a series, which were shown in the same form as today’s TV dramas. Such plays could be performed for over half a month. However, making the puppets is not an easy job. They are mostly made of the leather (皮革) of animals, such as cattle and sheep. That’s why their Chinese name is pi ying, which means shadows of leather. The body parts of the puppets are cut and then joined (连接) together. During the performances, puppeteers hold the puppets with sticks connected to their most important joints, so that the puppets could be shown as “moving images” on the screens. They could sometimes be as lively as living creatures. No wonder Chinese shadow puppetry is also known as the “forefather of the films”. 1．The shadow puppetry is a mix of many art forms, including ________. ①painting   ② music   ③Beijing opera performance   ④story-telling A．①②③. B．②③④. C．①②. D．①②③④. 2．In which dynasty was shadow puppetry introduced to areas outside China? A．Han Dynasty. B．Tang Dynasty. C．Song Dynasty. D．Yuan Dynasty. 3．Which step is NOT part of making traditional shadow puppets? A．Using animal leather like cattle or sheep. B．Cutting leather into separate body parts. C．Holding the puppet to make it move freely. D．Joining the parts with sticks for movement. 4．What can we infer (推断) about shadow puppetry? A．It has been one of Intangible Cultural Heritages for 14 years. B．The minister made the puppet because the emperor enjoyed playing with dolls. C．Shadow puppetry was performed only in rural provinces. D．The development of films may be inspired (受启发) by shadow puppetry. 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage? ①Introduction   ②areas   ③Origin (起源)   ④Development   ⑤Craftsmanship (制作工艺) A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国皮影戏的艺术特点、历史起源、发展传播以及制作工艺，并强调了其在世界文化遗产中的地位。 1．细节理解题。根据“It is a mix of many art forms, including painting, music, opera performance and story-telling.”可知，皮影戏融合了绘画、音乐、戏曲表演和讲故事等多种艺术形式，①②③④均包括。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“shadow puppetry was introduced into West Asian and European countries during the Yuan Dynasty.”可知，皮影戏在元朝时传入国外。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“However, making the puppets is not an easy job. They are mostly made of the leather (皮革) of animals, such as cattle and sheep. The body parts of the puppets are cut and then joined (连接) together.”可知制作传统皮影的步骤有用牛羊等动物的皮革、把皮革切成单独的身体部位、用棍子连接各部分以便移动，而拿着木偶让它们自由移动是表演时的操作，不是制作步骤。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Chinese shadow puppetry is also known as the ‘forefather of the films’.”可推断，电影的发展可能受到皮影戏的启发。故选D。 5．篇章结构题。文章结构为：第①段介绍皮影戏的艺术特点与地位，第②段介绍流行地区，第③④段介绍历史起源和发展传播，第⑤段介绍制作工艺。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 The World of Art 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：艺术世界 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 Dough figurine making (面人制作) is a traditional Chinese art. It has a history of about 2,000 years in China. Though some people said it might vanish (消失), dough figurine makers are still working very hard to keep it alive. Peng Xiaoping is a great dough figurine making artist. He also teaches students about the traditional art. “I pass on not only the skills, but also the experience of running a business,” he said. “If I only teach them how to make the figurines, my students won’t be able to make a living from it, and it will not be possible to pass on the traditional art to more people.” Many young people are interested in the traditional art, but they’re facing many _________. There’re few professional (专业的) classes teaching students about this art. Also, because of the materials (材料), if dough figurine makers make any mistake, they can’t repair it easily. They have to do it all over again. So it can be stressful (有压力的). Peng believes he can teach the young people in a new way. “My daughter is studying animation (动画) design at university, so I’m thinking about bringing animation and dough figurines together. Making dough figurine cartoons would be much more exciting than just passing on the art to the young people,” he said. We are excited about the future of the traditional art as dough figurine makers in China continue (继续) to look for ways to bring new life to their practice. 1．What does Peng Xiaoping do? A．An artist. B．A lawyer. C．A pianist. D．An actor. 2．Why should Peng’s students learn to do business? A．To sell more dough figurines. B．To raise money to save more dying traditions. C．To compete with other dough figurine makers. D．To make a living when passing on the traditional art. 3．The best word to fill in the blank in Paragraph 3 is “_________”. A．changes B．dangers C．results D．difficulties 4．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．Peng provides dough figurine makers with lots of help. B．Peng invites young artists to design dough figurines. C．Peng has a new way to pass on the traditional art. D．Peng decides to sell dough figurines online. 5．What does the writer think of the future of dough figurine making? A．Uncertain. B．Exciting. C．Interesting. D．Worrying. Zhao Yue’s hands move quickly. She is working on a picture of bamboo. “I love paper-cutting,” she says. “You don’t need much to start working—just a pair of scissors or a knife and some paper. Anyone can try it,” she adds. After years of practice, Zhao Yue is now a great master of paper-cutting. Her works on the walls in her home are beautiful. They are in the shape of flowers, birds, fish and landscapes. “Paper-cuts are not just beautiful. We use them to express our wishes. At the Spring Festival, we put them up on windows and doors for good luck,” says Zhao Yue. “And at weddings, we put up ‘double happiness’ in the new couple’s home for good wishes.” Zhao Yue makes the last cut. She hands me the bamboo picture, smiling, “This is called zhubaoping’an. It means ‘I wish you a safe and healthy life’.” The bamboo seems to be alive, and the leaves look like they are dancing. I feel the warmth and life of this traditional folk art. 1．What do we need to prepare when learning paper-cutting ? A．Special skills and a lot of money. B．A lot of time and good teachers. C．A pair of scissors or a knife and paper. D．Different kinds of colorful paper. 2．What shapes are Zhao Yue’s paper-cut works on the walls of her home? A．Flowers, birds, fish and landscapes. B．Bamboo, trees, animals and houses. C．Stars, moons, suns and clouds. D．Books, pens, desks and chairs. 3．Why do people put up paper-cuts on windows and doors at the Spring Festival? A．To make the house modern. B．To welcome friends. C．To show their art skills. D．To wish for good luck. 4．How does the writer make the bamboo picture seem lively? A．By saying it is a symbol of safety. B．By describing it as “alive” and “dancing”. C．By telling who the picture is for. D．By showing the artist’s cutting skills. 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Paper-cutting—An Art Full of Life B．A Lesson in Paper-Cutting C．The Life of a Paper-Cutting artist D．The History of Paper-Cutting “More and more young people are getting interested in intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产),” said Zhang Dingjuan. The 29-year-old girl often shares her bamboo weaving (编织) works online. Zhang comes from Sichuan Province. In the past, bamboo weaving in the area was mainly for making tools. Now, it has become a beautiful art form. After college, Zhang went back to her hometown to work as a bamboo crafts designer. Zhang loves trying new ideas in her works. In this way, she adds a modern feel to traditional bamboo weaving works. For example, one of her famous pieces added new colors to the bamboo. This made the patterns (图案) look more lively. She once worked with an art student to make metal (金属) look like bamboo. Today, Zhang works with many designers to make different bamboo-woven things. She made a beautiful bamboo fan with panda designs for a company. Using different colors, the fan mixed a traditional look with a modern feel. “With new ideas, traditional crafts are becoming part of our modern lives,” she said. 1．What did people mainly use bamboo weaving for in the past? A．Making art. B．Making tools. C．Building houses. D．Making clothes. 2．What is Zhang Dingjuan according to the text? A． B． C． D． 3．How does Zhang make traditional bamboo art look modern? A．She tries new ideas in her works. B．She studies new skills in college. C．She learns from online apps. D．She works for different companies. 4．What’s Zhang Dingjuan like? A．Kind. B．Brave. C．Creative. D．Patient. 5．What can we learn from Zhang’s words at the end? A．Young people don’t like traditional crafts. B．Modern life needs no traditional crafts. C．Bamboo weaving is only for old people. D．New ideas help traditional crafts enter modern life. Many people may throw away the nuts after eating fruits, but artists of nut carving collected them and changed them into artworks (艺术品). “One nut, from 0.8 to 6 centimeters, can be made into beautiful earrings and other artworks,” said Tan Wanhai, the top artist of Weifang nut carving. The history of nut carving might start from the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). During that time, Wang Dayan, the best artist in the Palace Museum, spread the skill to the people in Shandong province. Because of the difficult carving skills and its rich artistic meanings, Weifang nut carving was in the list of a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产)in 2008. “It’s difficult to bring this kind of traditional art to life,” said Tan, the 48-year-old artist. “Every nut looks different before we carve it,” Tan added. Artists have to study each nut to carefully plan out their artwork. Besides, according to Tan, they have to learn about some skills in painting and handwriting art from many traditional cultures. “In order to show folk stories from ancient times, I need to read many books to improve myself.” “Artists in the past were smart to change common (普通的)things into beautiful ones. Because of the creative ideas of artists in Weifang, nut carving artworks are becoming more and more popular with people in China,” Tan said. “This situation (情况), in turn, also makes many young people learn the traditional skills of nut carving, create new skills, and even help to pass down the skills to future artists.” 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By giving a fact. C．By showing opinions. D．By asking a question. 2．What can we know about a nut carving artwork from the passage? A．It was a fruit nut at first. B．It’s a form of modern art. C．It’s over 8 centimeters long. D．It’s from the Palace Museum. 3．What can we infer (推断)from the passage? A．Tan is good at all traditional forms. B．Tan is an artist full of knowledge. C．Tan was born and grew up in Shandong. D．Tan teaches nut carving in the Palace Museum. 4．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．The record of nut carving. B．The artworks by a nut carving artist. C．The skills to paint and write on nuts. D．The difficulty to make nut carving artworks. 5．Which of the following is the most suitable (最适合)if you need to add one paragraph to the passage? A．A traditional folk story. B．A speech on nut carving. C．The future of nut carving. D．The history of nut carving. These days, cultural and creative dolls (文创玩偶) are very popular. They carry special meanings and show the culture of the places they come from. In Wuhan, Hubei, there is a lovely cultural and creative doll—a little bird with garlic (蒜) on its head. Its name is “Suan Niao” sounding like “Suan Liao” in the Wuhan dialect (方言). It means “Don’t worry about it and let it go.” It tells everyone to get along well with each other. On bus No.603 in Wuhan, there are “SuanNiao” dolls hanging on the glass door of the driver’s room. When people on the bus quarrel (争吵), the driver will take down the doll and press (按) it, It will make a “Suan Liao Suan Liao” sound. People on the bus will smile when they hear it. Henan also has some wonderful cultural and creative dolls. The Cloth Tiger from Huaiyang is one of them. The tiger doll has a big head and a fat body. On its face, there is a Chinese word “王”, This makes the tiger look brave. Huaiyang is the home of Fuxi culture. The Cloth Tiger is a symbol of respect for Fuxi and Nuwa. And people think the Cloth Tiger can bring them good luck. Tourists to Henan can choose it as a gift for their friends and family. These cultural and creative dolls aren’t just toys. They teach people to be kind and bring people close together. Let’s share this love and make the world a better place! 1．What does “Suan Niao” mean in the Wuhan dialect? A．Hurry up. B．Let it go. C．Never give up. D．Follow your dreams. 2．Why do drivers have “Suan Niao” dolls on bus No.603? A．To make the bus look nice. B．To play with them during breaks. C．To sell them to people on the bus. D．To stop people on the bus quarreling. 3．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the Cloth Tiger? A．What people do with it. B．How it brings good luck. C．Its look and cultural meaning. D．Its history in Huaiyang. 4．Which is the best title for the text? A．Dolls: More Than Toys B．How to Make Cultural Dolls C．A Great Way to Show Kindness D．Stories of “Suan Niao” and the Cloth Tiger 5．What’s the right structure of the text?(①=Paragraph 1) A． B． C． D． Chinese calligraphy is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It started in China and spread (传播) to other parts of Asia. It has a history of 4,000 to 5,000 years. Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters (汉字). When you practice calligraphy, it is important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes (笔画) and the space between characters. There are different rules of writing. You can follow the rules at first and create your own rules when you are really good at them. There are many famous calligraphers in history, such as Wang Xizhi and Liu Gongquan. Different calligraphy works can show different calligraphers’ feelings and personalities. Today, we can see them on the walls of offices, shops, hotels and many other places. The tool for practicing calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. They are usually made from the hair of different animals. Practicing calligraphy takes a lot of time, and many people take lessons to learn it. During the lessons, they can learn how to write different strokes of Chinese characters. If you’re interested in it, you may start practicing with a teacher right away. Calligraphy, an amazing traditional art form, shows the love that all Chinese people have for culture and beauty. Many Chinese people often practice calligraphy, not to be a calligrapher, but to enjoy the peaceful mind. 1．When did Chinese calligraphy come into being? A．In modern China. B．in the Qing Dynasty . C．3,000 to 4,000 years ago. D．4,000 to 5,000 years ago. 2．What do we need to pay attention to when we practice calligraphy? A．The changes of the characters. B．The changes of the strokes. C．The space between strokes. D．The space between lines. 3．The underlined word “them” refers to different calligraphers’ ________. A．works B．feelings C．values D．personalities 4．What are calligraphy brushes made from? A．the wood in forest. B．the hair of animals. C．plastic. D．the hair of humans. 5．Why do many Chinese people often practice calligraphy? A．To practice speaking Chinese. B．To be a great calligrapher. C．To enjoy the peaceful mind. D．To spread culture to foreigners. Xuan paper is not only for writing and painting with a brush pen, but also for embroidering (刺绣) with fine needles (针). Xuan paper embroidery is an old art from Jiangxi. It has a history of over 300 years. It puts together Chinese painting, calligraphy and hand embroidery. Making Xuan paper embroidery takes a long time. Artists first draw a picture by hand or on a computer, and then color the threads (线). After that, artists can start to embroider. “Our needles are very thin—you can’t see them on the floor,” said Gu Yuchun, 71. In the end, they mount the artwork. Xuan paper embroidery looks like real paintings. That’s because the paper and thread are not shiny. This makes it look soft and beautiful. However, learning this art well is not easy. “We need a focused mind and good control with every move,” Gu said, “One mistake can break hours of work”. Today, Gu is trying to pass on this old art. Gu and his son make popular things like earrings to sell. They also teach children in fun classes in the school. 1．From paragraph 1, we can learn Xuan paper embroidery ________. A．comes from Jiangsu B．uses Xuan paper as material C．has a history of less than 300 years D．puts together four different Chinese art forms 2．What is the right order of making Xuan paper embroidery? ①color the threads                         ②mount the artwork   ③draw a picture                           ④start to embroider A．①③②④ B．②①③④ C．③①④② D．④①②③ 3．Why does Xuan paper embroidery look like real paintings? A．Because it is hard and beautiful. B．Because the colors are very bright. C．Because the needles are very thick. D．Because the paper and thread are non-shiny. 4．Which is TRUE about Xuan paper embroidery? A．It takes a short time to make. B．It needs a good control of moves. C．Gu thinks it easy to learn this art well. D．Gu and his son pass it on by teaching children online. 5．What is the best title of the text? A．Xuan Paper Painting B．Xuan Paper Embroidery C．Xuan Paper Flowers D．Xuan Paper Calligraphy Join us to explore the magic of traditional Chinese arts! Find your favorite class and sign up now! Chinese Paper Cutting Class Want to create art with just paper and scissors? Want to make lucky decorations (装饰物) for your home? Join us and start creating! Only ¥480 for 8 lessons (All materials included!) Place: Room 201, Art Building Time: 4:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. every Tuesday Chinese Calligraphy Class Want to write beautiful characters with a brush? Want to find peace through ancient art? Just come and join us! Only ¥500 for 10 lessons (Brush and paper not included!) Place: Room 105, Cultural Hall Time: 4:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. every Thursday Chinese Knotting Class Want to learn beautiful patterns (花样)? Want to make lucky gifts by yourself? Be part of us! Only ¥600 for 6 lessons (All tools included!) Place: Room 303, Art Building Time: 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. every Saturday Peking Opera Mask Painting Class Want to paint colorful faces with meaning? Want to learn stories of heroes? Join us now! Only ¥480 for 4 lessons (All materials included!) Place: Room 102, Cultural Hall Time: 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. every Friday If you want to know more, visit the school office or call Ms. Wu at (123) 456-7890 before September 5th. 1．Where is the Chinese Knotting Class held? A．Room 201, Art Building. B．Room 303, Art Building. C．Room 105, Cultural Hall. D．Room 102, Cultural Hall. 2．What can you learn from Chinese Calligraphy Class? A．To make lucky gifts by myself. B．To paint colorful faces with meaning. C．To write beautiful characters with a brush. D．To make lucky decorations for my home. 3．How long does each Chinese Paper Cutting lesson last? A．1 hour. B．1.5 hours. C．2 hours. D．2.5 hours. 4．Which class is the most expensive each lesson? A．Chinese Knotting. B．Chinese Calligraphy. C．Chinese Paper Cutting. D．Peking Opera Mask Painting. 5．What kind of text is the passage (文章)? A．An email. B．A novel. C．An advertisement. D．A speech. ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 When Mrs. White happily told the class about a trip to the Opera House for a ballet performance (表演), the students were really excited. But Peter sat quietly and made himself put on a smile, trying to hide his true feelings. As the star player on the soccer team, he wasn’t that into ballet because in his mind ballet was only for girls. However, the next morning, when they arrived at the Opera House, Peter was surprised to find that it was so big and beautiful. As they sat down, the ballet dancers’ smooth movements and beautiful poses (姿势) drew his attention. He never thought much about ballet before, but then he could see the skill and beauty in it. That night he couldn’t stop thinking about the ballet dance, and he loved it. Mrs. White was right—it was an amazing trip. For the first time, he thought about learning ballet, but he felt nervous (紧张的). What would his friends think? Though worried, Peter chose to try ballet secretly. He took ballet classes without telling anyone. As months passed, he practiced day and night, and he got really into dance. His ballet teacher thought the sports skills he got from soccer helped him do the ballet movements better. One day, Peter’s teammates from the soccer team saw his name was on a ballet poster. They decided to check it out, so they went to the show. On the performance night, Peter was nervous. But when he saw his friends in the audience (观众), he took a deep breath and danced with all his heart. After the performance, his friends ran to him and said “ ” to him. At that time, he understood that boys could also dance ballet. With his friends’ support, he felt ready to explore every part of who he was. 1．Why did Peter make himself put on a smile? A．He wanted to watch the ballet show very much. B．He didn’t want others to know he didn’t like ballet. C．He didn’t want to tell others he was a soccer star. D．He was happy to do something different outside school. 2．What made Peter’s ballet performance successful? A．His soccer training and the ballet poster. B．His sports skills and hard work. C．Mrs. White’s encouragement and the class trip. D．His love for dance and friends’ encouragement. 3．Which of the following can we put in “ ”in the last paragraph? A．Good job B．I’m sorry C．Good luck D．What a pity 4．What is the right order of the story? a. Peter decided to learn dancing secretly.      b. Peter had a chance to watch a ballet show. c. Peter’s friends found that he would put on a ballet show. d. Peter’s friends encouraged him. e. Peter became interested in ballet. A．b-a-e-c-d B．b-e-c-a-d C．b-e-a-c-d D．e-a-b-c-d 5．What does the story mainly want to tell us? A．Ballet is a wonderful dance. B．If you want to dance well, learn soccer first. C．Trust yourself instead of listening to others. D．Be brave to keep challenging yourself. Chinese shadow puppetry, or shadow play, is probably one of the most ancient arts using light and shadow. It is a mix of many art forms, including painting, music, opera performance and story-telling. In 2011, it was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Shadow puppetry can be found all over China, especially in rural areas. Performances often take place in community centers, village squares, and during local festivals, where families gather to enjoy the shows. Traditional theaters show these art forms, while portable (便携的) puppet stages allow performances in parks and public spaces, making shadow puppetry accessible (易得到的) to all. More than 2,000 years ago, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was very upset about the death of his favorite concubine (妃子). One day, a minister happened to see children playing with dolls, whose shadows were lively on the floor. Then he had an idea—he made a puppet of the concubine. As night fell, he invited the emperor to watch a puppet show. This story is believed to be the origin of shadow puppetry. Shadow puppetry was widely performed in the Tang Dynasty, and was introduced into West Asian and European countries during the Yuan Dynasty. The art form met its heyday (全盛期) in the Qing Dynasty, when the puppetry was performed in almost every province. The puppetry was also performed in many celebrations, such as weddings. There were even plays in a series, which were shown in the same form as today’s TV dramas. Such plays could be performed for over half a month. However, making the puppets is not an easy job. They are mostly made of the leather (皮革) of animals, such as cattle and sheep. That’s why their Chinese name is pi ying, which means shadows of leather. The body parts of the puppets are cut and then joined (连接) together. During the performances, puppeteers hold the puppets with sticks connected to their most important joints, so that the puppets could be shown as “moving images” on the screens. They could sometimes be as lively as living creatures. No wonder Chinese shadow puppetry is also known as the “forefather of the films”. 1．The shadow puppetry is a mix of many art forms, including ________. ①painting   ② music   ③Beijing opera performance   ④story-telling A．①②③. B．②③④. C．①②. D．①②③④. 2．In which dynasty was shadow puppetry introduced to areas outside China? A．Han Dynasty. B．Tang Dynasty. C．Song Dynasty. D．Yuan Dynasty. 3．Which step is NOT part of making traditional shadow puppets? A．Using animal leather like cattle or sheep. B．Cutting leather into separate body parts. C．Holding the puppet to make it move freely. D．Joining the parts with sticks for movement. 4．What can we infer (推断) about shadow puppetry? A．It has been one of Intangible Cultural Heritages for 14 years. B．The minister made the puppet because the emperor enjoyed playing with dolls. C．Shadow puppetry was performed only in rural provinces. D．The development of films may be inspired (受启发) by shadow puppetry. 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage? ①Introduction   ②areas   ③Origin (起源)   ④Development   ⑤Craftsmanship (制作工艺) A． B． C． D． 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $