二、词汇运用
Making a purple clay teapot is a very careful job. It cannot be done
A good teapot is beautiful and well-made, and it
1.
Making a purple clay teapot is a very careful job. It cannot be done
quickly
(quick). First, choose good clay. Then, clean it and shape it into a flat piece. Next, form the body, spout (喷嘴), and handle. After that, add the parts together and make sure it's perfect. This process requires practice to master. Each teapot is special and expresses
(express) the makers' feelings and ideas.A good teapot is beautiful and well-made, and it
adds
(add) to the joy of drinking tea. It also brings peace and happiness
(happy) to our busy lives. Many people love purple clay teapots because of their beauty and cultural meaning. Collecting teapots is like keeping art alive
(live).1.
quickly
2. expresses
3. adds
4. happiness
5. alive
答案：1. quickly 2. expresses 3. adds 4. happiness 5. alive
三、阅读短文，从方框中选出能填入文中空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项
Sugar blowing is a traditional Chinese folk art with a long history. It is a type of craft that makes figures out of sugar.
In ancient China, sugar blowing was a popular street show.
Sugar blowing is not only a form of art but also a way to pass down Chinese traditions. Many of the figures are symbols of good luck, such as dragons, phoenixes, and fish.
Today, sugar blowing is becoming less common, as machines and factories have taken its place.
Sugar blowing is a beautiful and special art form that carries the cultural history of China. We should keep traditional skills alive so people in the future can enjoy them.
A. Sugar blowers would heat sugar until it became liquid (液体).
B. The figures are always small in size.
C. Sugar blowing needs a lot of practice.
D. However, some sugar blowers are still trying to protect this traditional art.
E. People believe these symbols bring good luck and happiness.
F. Once the figure is made, the sugar blower uses a knife to make small changes.
G. This art is not only a way of enjoyment but also a sign of Chinese culture.
1.
Sugar blowing is a traditional Chinese folk art with a long history. It is a type of craft that makes figures out of sugar.
G
In ancient China, sugar blowing was a popular street show.
A
Then, they would blow air into the soft sugar, creating different shapes and figures, such as animals, flowers, and even people. The process (过程) is quite difficult. It needs a lot of skills, as the sugar cools rapidly. F
With that, the work is finished.Sugar blowing is not only a form of art but also a way to pass down Chinese traditions. Many of the figures are symbols of good luck, such as dragons, phoenixes, and fish.
E
Today, sugar blowing is becoming less common, as machines and factories have taken its place.
D
They teach and show sugar blowing at cultural festivals and schools to make sure this Chinese folk art stays alive.Sugar blowing is a beautiful and special art form that carries the cultural history of China. We should keep traditional skills alive so people in the future can enjoy them.
A. Sugar blowers would heat sugar until it became liquid (液体).
B. The figures are always small in size.
C. Sugar blowing needs a lot of practice.
D. However, some sugar blowers are still trying to protect this traditional art.
E. People believe these symbols bring good luck and happiness.
F. Once the figure is made, the sugar blower uses a knife to make small changes.
G. This art is not only a way of enjoyment but also a sign of Chinese culture.
1.
G
2. A
3. F
4. E
5. D
答案：1 - 5 GAFED