A
The game industry was surprised when Chinese developer Game Science put out the first trailer(预告片) on Aug. 20 for Black Myth: Zhong Kui. This is the second game in the Black Myth series after the big hit Black Myth: Wukong. The trailer quickly became popular on social media and was a hot topic for Chinese and international players. Although the game is still in early development, it has already driven players to look into its main character Zhong Kui—a figure(人物) from Chinese folklore(民间传说) known as the “ghost-catching god”.
In Chinese folklore, Zhong Kui is often shown as a strong-looking man. Legend has it that he was a scholar(学者) in the Tang dynasty(618—907). After failing the imperial exam(科举考试) due to his scary looks, he killed himself and was later chosen as “the king of ghosts” in the underworld. Thanks to folklore and traditions, Zhong Kui’s image(形象) as a ghost hunter is well-known in Chinese culture. People often hang his pictures in their homes to keep away evil(邪恶).
While Zhong Kui’s story might not be as popular as that of Wukong, it offers much room for creativity. Social science researcher Wang Xiaoyong told Guangming Net that compared with Wukong’s rebellion(反叛), Zhong Kui is a symbol of order and justice(正义). He has a sad past life and the ability to move between the worlds of the living and the dead. “Such a character makes a game’s story more interesting,” said Wang.
The game is expected to explore areas different from those in Black Myth: Wukong, likely recreating the Tang dynasty’s capital of Chang’an, while also showing some amazing underworld scenes. “We want to free our hands and try new things,” said Game Science’s CEO Feng Ji.
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A. They doubted the story.
B. They began searching the figure.
C. They were tired of seeing a ghost character.
D. They didn’t care about the second game.
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A. He was treated unfairly.
B. He wanted to catch ghosts.
C. He was chosen as “the king of ghosts”.
D. He liked the freedom in the underworld.
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A. He is well-known both in China and abroad.
B. He is totally different in character from Sun Wukong.
C. His story gives developers more space for creativity.
D. He is as popular as Sun Wukong in Chinese culture.
4. 新考法 开放性设问 If there were another new game in the Black Myth series, who would you choose to be the main character? Why him or her?
The game industry was surprised when Chinese developer Game Science put out the first trailer(预告片) on Aug. 20 for Black Myth: Zhong Kui. This is the second game in the Black Myth series after the big hit Black Myth: Wukong. The trailer quickly became popular on social media and was a hot topic for Chinese and international players. Although the game is still in early development, it has already driven players to look into its main character Zhong Kui—a figure(人物) from Chinese folklore(民间传说) known as the “ghost-catching god”.
In Chinese folklore, Zhong Kui is often shown as a strong-looking man. Legend has it that he was a scholar(学者) in the Tang dynasty(618—907). After failing the imperial exam(科举考试) due to his scary looks, he killed himself and was later chosen as “the king of ghosts” in the underworld. Thanks to folklore and traditions, Zhong Kui’s image(形象) as a ghost hunter is well-known in Chinese culture. People often hang his pictures in their homes to keep away evil(邪恶).
While Zhong Kui’s story might not be as popular as that of Wukong, it offers much room for creativity. Social science researcher Wang Xiaoyong told Guangming Net that compared with Wukong’s rebellion(反叛), Zhong Kui is a symbol of order and justice(正义). He has a sad past life and the ability to move between the worlds of the living and the dead. “Such a character makes a game’s story more interesting,” said Wang.
The game is expected to explore areas different from those in Black Myth: Wukong, likely recreating the Tang dynasty’s capital of Chang’an, while also showing some amazing underworld scenes. “We want to free our hands and try new things,” said Game Science’s CEO Feng Ji.
(
B
)1. What was the players’ reaction(反应) to the trailer of Black Myth: Zhong Kui?A. They doubted the story.
B. They began searching the figure.
C. They were tired of seeing a ghost character.
D. They didn’t care about the second game.
(
A
)2. According to folklore, why did Zhong Kui kill himself?A. He was treated unfairly.
B. He wanted to catch ghosts.
C. He was chosen as “the king of ghosts”.
D. He liked the freedom in the underworld.
(
C
)3. Why did Game Science choose Zhong Kui as the main character for its new game?A. He is well-known both in China and abroad.
B. He is totally different in character from Sun Wukong.
C. His story gives developers more space for creativity.
D. He is as popular as Sun Wukong in Chinese culture.
4. 新考法 开放性设问 If there were another new game in the Black Myth series, who would you choose to be the main character? Why him or her?
I'd choose Ne Zha. Because his rebellious spirit and cool weapons will make the game full of fun.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
答案：1. B 2. A
3. C 【解析】根据第三段中“While Zhong Kui's story... it offers much room for creativity.”和最后一段中“We want to free our hands and try new things”可知，钟馗这一人物之所以被选为新游戏的主角是因为他可以为开发者们提供更多的创作空间。
4. I'd choose Ne Zha. Because his rebellious spirit and cool weapons will make the game full of fun.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
3. C 【解析】根据第三段中“While Zhong Kui's story... it offers much room for creativity.”和最后一段中“We want to free our hands and try new things”可知，钟馗这一人物之所以被选为新游戏的主角是因为他可以为开发者们提供更多的创作空间。
4. I'd choose Ne Zha. Because his rebellious spirit and cool weapons will make the game full of fun.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
解析：
翻译:
### A
当中国游戏开发商游戏科学于8月20日发布《黑神话：钟馗》的首支预告片时，游戏行业为之震惊。这是《黑神话》系列继大获成功的《黑神话：悟空》之后的第二款游戏。该预告片迅速在社交媒体上走红，成为了中国和国际玩家热议的话题。尽管这款游戏仍处于早期开发阶段，但它已经促使玩家们去探究其主角钟馗——这位来自中国民间传说、被称为“捉鬼之神”的人物。
在中国民间传说中，钟馗常被描绘成一个相貌威严的男子。传说他是唐朝（618—907年）的一位书生。由于相貌吓人而科举落第后，他自杀身亡，后来在阴间被选为“鬼王”。得益于民间传说和传统，钟馗作为捉鬼者的形象在中国文化中广为人知。人们常常在家中悬挂他的画像以驱邪。
虽然钟馗的故事可能不像孙悟空的故事那样广为人知，但它为创作提供了很大的空间。社会科学研究员王晓勇告诉光明网，与孙悟空的反叛相比，钟馗是秩序和正义的象征。他有着悲惨的前世，并且有能力在阴阳两界之间穿梭。“这样的角色会让游戏的故事更加有趣，”王说。
这款游戏有望探索与《黑神话：悟空》不同的领域，可能会重现唐朝的都城长安，同时也会展示一些令人惊叹的阴间场景。“我们想要放开手脚，尝试新的事物，”游戏科学的首席执行官冯骥说。
1. 玩家对《黑神话：钟馗》的预告片有何反应？
A. 他们怀疑这个故事。
B. 他们开始探究这个人物。
C. 他们厌倦了看到鬼角色。
D. 他们不在乎第二款游戏。
2. 根据民间传说，钟馗为什么自杀？
A. 他受到了不公平的对待。
B. 他想要捉鬼。
C. 他被选为“鬼王”。
D. 他喜欢阴间的自由。
3. 为什么游戏科学选择钟馗作为其新游戏的主角？
A. 他在国内外都很有名。
B. 他的性格与孙悟空完全不同。
C. 他的故事给开发者提供了更多创作空间。
D. 他在中国文化中与孙悟空一样受欢迎。
4. 新考法 开放性设问 如果《黑神话》系列还有另一款新游戏，你会选择谁作为主角？为什么选他/她？
我会选择哪吒。因为他的反叛精神和酷炫的武器会让游戏充满乐趣。（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）
### A
当中国游戏开发商游戏科学于8月20日发布《黑神话：钟馗》的首支预告片时，游戏行业为之震惊。这是《黑神话》系列继大获成功的《黑神话：悟空》之后的第二款游戏。该预告片迅速在社交媒体上走红，成为了中国和国际玩家热议的话题。尽管这款游戏仍处于早期开发阶段，但它已经促使玩家们去探究其主角钟馗——这位来自中国民间传说、被称为“捉鬼之神”的人物。
在中国民间传说中，钟馗常被描绘成一个相貌威严的男子。传说他是唐朝（618—907年）的一位书生。由于相貌吓人而科举落第后，他自杀身亡，后来在阴间被选为“鬼王”。得益于民间传说和传统，钟馗作为捉鬼者的形象在中国文化中广为人知。人们常常在家中悬挂他的画像以驱邪。
虽然钟馗的故事可能不像孙悟空的故事那样广为人知，但它为创作提供了很大的空间。社会科学研究员王晓勇告诉光明网，与孙悟空的反叛相比，钟馗是秩序和正义的象征。他有着悲惨的前世，并且有能力在阴阳两界之间穿梭。“这样的角色会让游戏的故事更加有趣，”王说。
这款游戏有望探索与《黑神话：悟空》不同的领域，可能会重现唐朝的都城长安，同时也会展示一些令人惊叹的阴间场景。“我们想要放开手脚，尝试新的事物，”游戏科学的首席执行官冯骥说。
1. 玩家对《黑神话：钟馗》的预告片有何反应？
A. 他们怀疑这个故事。
B. 他们开始探究这个人物。
C. 他们厌倦了看到鬼角色。
D. 他们不在乎第二款游戏。
2. 根据民间传说，钟馗为什么自杀？
A. 他受到了不公平的对待。
B. 他想要捉鬼。
C. 他被选为“鬼王”。
D. 他喜欢阴间的自由。
3. 为什么游戏科学选择钟馗作为其新游戏的主角？
A. 他在国内外都很有名。
B. 他的性格与孙悟空完全不同。
C. 他的故事给开发者提供了更多创作空间。
D. 他在中国文化中与孙悟空一样受欢迎。
4. 新考法 开放性设问 如果《黑神话》系列还有另一款新游戏，你会选择谁作为主角？为什么选他/她？
我会选择哪吒。因为他的反叛精神和酷炫的武器会让游戏充满乐趣。（答案不唯一，言之有理即可）