Ⅳ. 阅读还原(每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)
从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余。
(2024·镇江中考改编)During Chinese New Year, people can watch colourful dragon dances in the street or on TV programmes. 1 It is because both in the north and in the south, Chinese can express hope for a happy life through the activity.
Dragons, or loongs, are respected and loved in Chinese culture. In ancient China, the dragon was thought of as a mythical animal that could make clouds and bring rain, and prevent disasters and bring happiness. 2 And they are also said to scare away evil spirits and bad luck.
Guided by a big dragon ball, the dragon dancers make different kinds of movements while holding the cloth dragon. 3 As many as 9 to 15 dancers use long poles to guide the dragon's head and snake - like body. Usually one dancer does tricks on the dragon. Tricks are often jumps and moves that make the dragon turn in different ways.
4 It is usually performed in the evening. One of Hong Kong's modern - looking neighbourhoods in Wan Chai District is home to the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a folk art form with a history of over 100 years. 5 Then the villagers started to perform a fire dragon dance for three days to drive it away. Since then, around Mid - Autumn Festival every year, the villagers perform fire dragon dances to make wishes.
Today people often see dragon dances during holidays, festivals and the opening of new businesses. These performances invite wealth and good luck.
A. A special kind is the Fire Dragon Dance.
B. The Cloth Dragon Dance has a long history.
C. It is said that a disease swept through the village.
D. Why is the dragon dance so popular across China?
E. Where can people usually enjoy the dragon dance?
F. Now they are still a symbol of wisdom, power and wealth.
G. Dragon dancers have to work as a team to make the dragon come to life.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余。
(2024·镇江中考改编)During Chinese New Year, people can watch colourful dragon dances in the street or on TV programmes. 1 It is because both in the north and in the south, Chinese can express hope for a happy life through the activity.
Dragons, or loongs, are respected and loved in Chinese culture. In ancient China, the dragon was thought of as a mythical animal that could make clouds and bring rain, and prevent disasters and bring happiness. 2 And they are also said to scare away evil spirits and bad luck.
Guided by a big dragon ball, the dragon dancers make different kinds of movements while holding the cloth dragon. 3 As many as 9 to 15 dancers use long poles to guide the dragon's head and snake - like body. Usually one dancer does tricks on the dragon. Tricks are often jumps and moves that make the dragon turn in different ways.
4 It is usually performed in the evening. One of Hong Kong's modern - looking neighbourhoods in Wan Chai District is home to the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a folk art form with a history of over 100 years. 5 Then the villagers started to perform a fire dragon dance for three days to drive it away. Since then, around Mid - Autumn Festival every year, the villagers perform fire dragon dances to make wishes.
Today people often see dragon dances during holidays, festivals and the opening of new businesses. These performances invite wealth and good luck.
A. A special kind is the Fire Dragon Dance.
B. The Cloth Dragon Dance has a long history.
C. It is said that a disease swept through the village.
D. Why is the dragon dance so popular across China?
E. Where can people usually enjoy the dragon dance?
F. Now they are still a symbol of wisdom, power and wealth.
G. Dragon dancers have to work as a team to make the dragon come to life.
1.
D
2.
F
3.
G
4.
A
5.
C
答案：Ⅳ. 1.D 2.F 3.G 4.A 5.C
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国的传统文化之一——舞龙。
1. D 解析：根据“It is because both in the north and in the south, Chinese can express hope for a happy life through the activity.”可知，此处在解释原因，说明空处应是 why 引导的特殊疑问句。选项 D“为什么舞龙在中国如此流行？”符合语境，故选 D。
2. F 根据“In ancient China, the dragon was... prevent disasters and bring happiness... And they are also said to scare away evil spirits and bad luck.”可知，此处介绍龙的一些代表意义，选项 F“现在它们仍然代表着智慧、权力和财富。”符合语境，故选 F。
3. G 根据“Guided by a big dragon ball, the dragon dancers make different kinds of movements while holding the cloth dragon.”可知，此处介绍舞龙，选项 G“舞龙者必须团队合作才能让龙变得活跃。”符合语境，故选 G。
4. A 解析：根据“It is usually performed in the evening... Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a folk art form with a history of over 100 years.”可知，此处介绍火龙舞，选项 A“一种特殊的类型是火龙舞。”符合语境，故选 A。
5. C 解析：根据“Then the villagers started to perform a fire dragon dance for three days to drive it away.”可知，此处介绍火龙舞背后的传说，选项 C“据说一种疾病席卷了整个村庄。”符合语境，故选 C。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国的传统文化之一——舞龙。
1. D 解析：根据“It is because both in the north and in the south, Chinese can express hope for a happy life through the activity.”可知，此处在解释原因，说明空处应是 why 引导的特殊疑问句。选项 D“为什么舞龙在中国如此流行？”符合语境，故选 D。
2. F 根据“In ancient China, the dragon was... prevent disasters and bring happiness... And they are also said to scare away evil spirits and bad luck.”可知，此处介绍龙的一些代表意义，选项 F“现在它们仍然代表着智慧、权力和财富。”符合语境，故选 F。
3. G 根据“Guided by a big dragon ball, the dragon dancers make different kinds of movements while holding the cloth dragon.”可知，此处介绍舞龙，选项 G“舞龙者必须团队合作才能让龙变得活跃。”符合语境，故选 G。
4. A 解析：根据“It is usually performed in the evening... Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a folk art form with a history of over 100 years.”可知，此处介绍火龙舞，选项 A“一种特殊的类型是火龙舞。”符合语境，故选 A。
5. C 解析：根据“Then the villagers started to perform a fire dragon dance for three days to drive it away.”可知，此处介绍火龙舞背后的传说，选项 C“据说一种疾病席卷了整个村庄。”符合语境，故选 C。