Young people in China are showing off their style with fun bag charms（包挂）. These small decorations hang from backpacks and swing as people walk. They help young people show who they are and create a new way of emotional（情感的）connection.
There are all kinds of these bag charms. Some are soft, plush toys, while others get ideas from traditional Chinese culture or museum pieces. For example, Xi'an Momo Dolls and Sanxingdui's Bronze Mask series reimagine traditional elements（元素）into new forms. These “China-chic” designs turn bag charms into cultural bridges between the past and present.
These charms offer more than just a decorative touch; they play a key role in breaking the ice among strangers. A shared charm can help people connect with just a smile. As the Chinese New Year came near, Vicky, who lives in Nanjing, bought clothes not just for her family, but for her charms. “I match charms to my mood and clothes,” she explains. “Sometimes they feel like emotional codes—shared understanding brings quick connections at once.”
The charms have become popular because of the new and better ways of making them in places like Guangdong. Dongguan, known as the “designer toy capital”, has thousands of factories using smart technology to create new designs quickly. Today, these charms are reshaping the international image of “Made in China” by telling stories based on local creativity. These small items are building emotional ties with customers around the world and showing special Eastern beauty.
A Grade-10 student from Nanjing shared her thoughts. “Every time I see the same charm on a stranger’s backpack, it feels like discovering a tiny bridge linking two unknown hearts.” Dr Zhang, a teacher from Guangdong University of Finance & Economics, also put forward his view. “If fashionable small goods rush into teenagers’ daily life endlessly, will the nice glow of such lovely accessories（配饰）finally change into meaningless desire（渴求）?”
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A. To build lots of cultural bridges inside museums.
B. To turn traditional culture into fashionable goods.
C. To help factories increase prices of ordinary plush toys.
D. To copy ancient artworks and sell expensive museum gifts.
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A. Secret marks on the outside of little charms.
B. Similar items building emotional communication.
C. Personal notes used to follow one’s changing moods.
D. Small decorations made carefully to go with clothes.
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A. Unique beauty of Eastern culture.
B. Rich kinds of soft plush toy designs.
C. New tech and Chinese creativity.
D. Popular New-Year shopping traditions.
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A. Doubtful.
B. Supportive.
C. Negative.
D. Curious.
There are all kinds of these bag charms. Some are soft, plush toys, while others get ideas from traditional Chinese culture or museum pieces. For example, Xi'an Momo Dolls and Sanxingdui's Bronze Mask series reimagine traditional elements（元素）into new forms. These “China-chic” designs turn bag charms into cultural bridges between the past and present.
These charms offer more than just a decorative touch; they play a key role in breaking the ice among strangers. A shared charm can help people connect with just a smile. As the Chinese New Year came near, Vicky, who lives in Nanjing, bought clothes not just for her family, but for her charms. “I match charms to my mood and clothes,” she explains. “Sometimes they feel like emotional codes—shared understanding brings quick connections at once.”
The charms have become popular because of the new and better ways of making them in places like Guangdong. Dongguan, known as the “designer toy capital”, has thousands of factories using smart technology to create new designs quickly. Today, these charms are reshaping the international image of “Made in China” by telling stories based on local creativity. These small items are building emotional ties with customers around the world and showing special Eastern beauty.
A Grade-10 student from Nanjing shared her thoughts. “Every time I see the same charm on a stranger’s backpack, it feels like discovering a tiny bridge linking two unknown hearts.” Dr Zhang, a teacher from Guangdong University of Finance & Economics, also put forward his view. “If fashionable small goods rush into teenagers’ daily life endlessly, will the nice glow of such lovely accessories（配饰）finally change into meaningless desire（渴求）?”
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B
) 5. Why were Sanxingdui Bronze Mask bag charms created?A. To build lots of cultural bridges inside museums.
B. To turn traditional culture into fashionable goods.
C. To help factories increase prices of ordinary plush toys.
D. To copy ancient artworks and sell expensive museum gifts.
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B
) 6. What does the underlined phrase “emotional codes” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Secret marks on the outside of little charms.
B. Similar items building emotional communication.
C. Personal notes used to follow one’s changing moods.
D. Small decorations made carefully to go with clothes.
(
C
) 7. What helps charms gain worldwide popularity?A. Unique beauty of Eastern culture.
B. Rich kinds of soft plush toy designs.
C. New tech and Chinese creativity.
D. Popular New-Year shopping traditions.
(
A
) 8. What is Dr Zhang’s attitude（态度）towards bag charms?A. Doubtful.
B. Supportive.
C. Negative.
D. Curious.
答案：5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A
解析：
【分析】本题为英语阅读理解题，需通过定位题目关键词回到原文对应段落，结合原文信息逐一分析选项，排除错误选项后选出正确答案。解题时需注意：细节题要精准定位原文，词义猜测题要结合上下文语境，观点态度题要抓住人物的关键表述。
【解析】
5. 定位至原文第二段：三星堆青铜面具系列将传统元素重新设计为新形式，“中国风”设计将包挂变成连接过去与现在的文化桥梁，其目的是把传统文化转化为时尚商品，对应选项B。A选项“博物馆内的文化桥梁”与原文“连接过去和现在”不符；C选项“提高普通毛绒玩具价格”原文未提及；D选项“复制古艺术品并售卖昂贵博物馆礼品”与原文“重新设计传统元素”不符，故排除A、C、D，选B。
6. 定位至原文第三段划线词所在句，后文解释“shared understanding brings quick connections at once”（共享的理解能立刻带来快速连接），可知“emotional codes”指能建立情感交流的相似物品，对应选项B。A选项“包挂外部的秘密标记”、C选项“记录情绪的个人笔记”、D选项“搭配衣服的装饰”均不符合语境，排除，选B。
7. 定位至原文第四段：包挂流行是因为广东等地的新制作方式，东莞工厂用智能技术快速创作新设计，通过本地创意讲故事重塑“中国制造”的国际形象，对应选项C。A选项“东方独特美”是流行的结果而非原因；B选项“毛绒玩具种类多”只是部分类型，不全面；D选项“新年购物传统”原文未提及，排除A、B、D，选C。
8. 定位至原文最后一段Dr Zhang的疑问：“如果时尚小物件不断涌入青少年生活，这些可爱配饰的美好光芒最终会变成无意义的渴求吗？”这一疑问体现出他对包挂的怀疑态度，对应选项A。B选项“支持”、C选项“否定”、D选项“好奇”均不符合，排除，选A。
【答案】5.B 6.B 7.C 8.A
【知识点】英语阅读理解（细节理解、词义猜测、观点态度）
【点评】本题围绕中国包挂文化展开，考查学生的信息定位、词义推断和观点判断能力，需学生仔细研读原文，抓住关键细节和人物表述，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5
【解析】
5. 定位至原文第二段：三星堆青铜面具系列将传统元素重新设计为新形式，“中国风”设计将包挂变成连接过去与现在的文化桥梁，其目的是把传统文化转化为时尚商品，对应选项B。A选项“博物馆内的文化桥梁”与原文“连接过去和现在”不符；C选项“提高普通毛绒玩具价格”原文未提及；D选项“复制古艺术品并售卖昂贵博物馆礼品”与原文“重新设计传统元素”不符，故排除A、C、D，选B。
6. 定位至原文第三段划线词所在句，后文解释“shared understanding brings quick connections at once”（共享的理解能立刻带来快速连接），可知“emotional codes”指能建立情感交流的相似物品，对应选项B。A选项“包挂外部的秘密标记”、C选项“记录情绪的个人笔记”、D选项“搭配衣服的装饰”均不符合语境，排除，选B。
7. 定位至原文第四段：包挂流行是因为广东等地的新制作方式，东莞工厂用智能技术快速创作新设计，通过本地创意讲故事重塑“中国制造”的国际形象，对应选项C。A选项“东方独特美”是流行的结果而非原因；B选项“毛绒玩具种类多”只是部分类型，不全面；D选项“新年购物传统”原文未提及，排除A、B、D，选C。
8. 定位至原文最后一段Dr Zhang的疑问：“如果时尚小物件不断涌入青少年生活，这些可爱配饰的美好光芒最终会变成无意义的渴求吗？”这一疑问体现出他对包挂的怀疑态度，对应选项A。B选项“支持”、C选项“否定”、D选项“好奇”均不符合，排除，选A。
【答案】5.B 6.B 7.C 8.A
【知识点】英语阅读理解（细节理解、词义猜测、观点态度）
【点评】本题围绕中国包挂文化展开，考查学生的信息定位、词义推断和观点判断能力，需学生仔细研读原文，抓住关键细节和人物表述，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5