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：
【分析】
这是一篇结合中国民俗文化的说明文类阅读理解，解题时前3道细节题优先抓取题干关键词，回原文定位对应段落，逐一比对选项排除错误干扰项即可得出答案：第1题抓关键词“trailer、players’ reaction”回第一段找玩家的行为；第2题抓关键词“Zhong Kui kill himself”回第二段找原因；第3题抓关键词“choose Zhong Kui as main character”回第三段找核心原因。第4道开放性设问选择自己熟悉的中国传统神话/民间传说人物，给出合理的游戏适配理由即可，无需拘泥固定答案，言之有理就符合要求。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：定位原文第一段末尾“Although the game is still in early development, it has already driven players to look into its main character Zhong Kui”，其中look into意为“调查、查阅”，和B选项“他们开始搜索这个人物”表述完全吻合。A选项“他们怀疑故事”、C选项“他们厌倦看到鬼角色”、D选项“他们不关心第二款游戏”均未在原文提及，属于无中生有，因此选B。
2. 细节理解题：定位原文第二段“After failing the imperial exam due to his scary looks, he killed himself”，可知钟馗因为外貌恐怖科举落榜，属于遭受了不公平的对待，对应A选项。B选项“他想要抓鬼”是他后续的身份职能，不是自杀原因；C选项“他被选为鬼王”是他死后发生的事，时间逻辑不符；D选项“他喜欢阴间的自由”原文完全没有提到，因此选A。
3. 细节理解题：定位原文第三段首句“While Zhong Kui’s story might not be as popular as that of Wukong, it offers much room for creativity”，可知钟馗的故事能给开发者提供充足的创作空间，这是游戏方选择他作为主角的核心原因，对应C选项。A选项“他在国内外都很知名”原文未提及；B选项“他和孙悟空性格完全不同”不是选择他的核心原因；D选项“他和孙悟空在中国文化中一样受欢迎”和原文“Zhong Kui’s story might not be as popular as that of Wukong”表述相悖，因此选C。
4. 开放性设问：选择熟知的中国传统神话人物，给出贴合游戏创作特点的合理理由即可，无统一标准答案。
【答案】
1. B 2. A 3. C
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）
【知识点】
细节信息定位，文化类阅读理解，英语情景表达
【点评】
本题结合当下热门的国产游戏热点，将中国传统民俗文化融入英语阅读考察，既锻炼学生快速定位原文细节、排除干扰选项的阅读能力，也引导学生关注本土传统文化，开放性设问也给了学生自主发挥的空间，答题时注意所有细节题的结论都要在原文找到对应依据，不要凭自己的固有印象主观判断。
【难度系数】
0.7
这是一篇结合中国民俗文化的说明文类阅读理解，解题时前3道细节题优先抓取题干关键词，回原文定位对应段落，逐一比对选项排除错误干扰项即可得出答案：第1题抓关键词“trailer、players’ reaction”回第一段找玩家的行为；第2题抓关键词“Zhong Kui kill himself”回第二段找原因；第3题抓关键词“choose Zhong Kui as main character”回第三段找核心原因。第4道开放性设问选择自己熟悉的中国传统神话/民间传说人物，给出合理的游戏适配理由即可，无需拘泥固定答案，言之有理就符合要求。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：定位原文第一段末尾“Although the game is still in early development, it has already driven players to look into its main character Zhong Kui”，其中look into意为“调查、查阅”，和B选项“他们开始搜索这个人物”表述完全吻合。A选项“他们怀疑故事”、C选项“他们厌倦看到鬼角色”、D选项“他们不关心第二款游戏”均未在原文提及，属于无中生有，因此选B。
2. 细节理解题：定位原文第二段“After failing the imperial exam due to his scary looks, he killed himself”，可知钟馗因为外貌恐怖科举落榜，属于遭受了不公平的对待，对应A选项。B选项“他想要抓鬼”是他后续的身份职能，不是自杀原因；C选项“他被选为鬼王”是他死后发生的事，时间逻辑不符；D选项“他喜欢阴间的自由”原文完全没有提到，因此选A。
3. 细节理解题：定位原文第三段首句“While Zhong Kui’s story might not be as popular as that of Wukong, it offers much room for creativity”，可知钟馗的故事能给开发者提供充足的创作空间，这是游戏方选择他作为主角的核心原因，对应C选项。A选项“他在国内外都很知名”原文未提及；B选项“他和孙悟空性格完全不同”不是选择他的核心原因；D选项“他和孙悟空在中国文化中一样受欢迎”和原文“Zhong Kui’s story might not be as popular as that of Wukong”表述相悖，因此选C。
4. 开放性设问：选择熟知的中国传统神话人物，给出贴合游戏创作特点的合理理由即可，无统一标准答案。
【答案】
1. B 2. A 3. C
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）
【知识点】
细节信息定位，文化类阅读理解，英语情景表达
【点评】
本题结合当下热门的国产游戏热点，将中国传统民俗文化融入英语阅读考察，既锻炼学生快速定位原文细节、排除干扰选项的阅读能力，也引导学生关注本土传统文化，开放性设问也给了学生自主发挥的空间，答题时注意所有细节题的结论都要在原文找到对应依据，不要凭自己的固有印象主观判断。
【难度系数】
0.7