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
解析：
【解析】
1. 此处修饰动词done，需用副词，quick的副词形式为quickly。
2. 主语Each teapot是单数，句子为一般现在时，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，故填expresses。
3. 主语it是单数，句子为一般现在时，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，故填adds。
4. 此处与peace并列，需用名词，happy的名词形式为happiness。
5. keep sth.+形容词表示“使某物保持某种状态”，live的形容词alive符合语境，意为“鲜活的”，故填alive。
【答案】
1. quickly 2. expresses 3. adds 4. happiness 5. alive
【知识点】
副词修饰动词；动词三单形式；词性转换
【点评】
本题考查英语词汇的词性转换及语境运用，需结合句子成分判断所需词性，掌握常见词汇的不同形式变化，注重基础语法与词汇运用能力的结合。
【难度系数】
0.7
1. 此处修饰动词done，需用副词，quick的副词形式为quickly。
2. 主语Each teapot是单数，句子为一般现在时，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，故填expresses。
3. 主语it是单数，句子为一般现在时，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式，故填adds。
4. 此处与peace并列，需用名词，happy的名词形式为happiness。
5. keep sth.+形容词表示“使某物保持某种状态”，live的形容词alive符合语境，意为“鲜活的”，故填alive。
【答案】
1. quickly 2. expresses 3. adds 4. happiness 5. alive
【知识点】
副词修饰动词；动词三单形式；词性转换
【点评】
本题考查英语词汇的词性转换及语境运用，需结合句子成分判断所需词性，掌握常见词汇的不同形式变化，注重基础语法与词汇运用能力的结合。
【难度系数】
0.7
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
解析：
【解析】
1. 第一空：前文引出吹糖人是中国传统民间艺术，G选项进一步点明该艺术的文化价值与娱乐属性，能很好承接上文，符合语境。
2. 第二空：根据后文的Then可知此处是制作吹糖人的前期步骤，A选项描述的加热糖至液态是制作的起始步骤，与后文逻辑连贯。
3. 第三空：前文提及制作过程难度大，后文说工作完成，F选项说明造型做好后进行细节修改，衔接“制作过程”与“完成工作”，逻辑通顺。
4. 第四空：前文提到造型是好运的象征，E选项承接这一内容，说明人们对这些象征的美好期许，符合语境。
5. 第五空：前文说吹糖人如今不常见，后文说有人在传承保护，D选项以转折引出保护行为，衔接上下文的转折关系。
【答案】
1. G 2. A 3. F 4. E 5. D
【知识点】
七选五阅读、逻辑衔接判断、传统文化阅读
【点评】
本题围绕中国传统民间艺术吹糖人展开，考查学生对文本上下文逻辑关系的把控能力，同时引导学生了解中国传统文化，兼具知识性与文化性。
【难度系数】
0.6
1. 第一空：前文引出吹糖人是中国传统民间艺术，G选项进一步点明该艺术的文化价值与娱乐属性，能很好承接上文，符合语境。
2. 第二空：根据后文的Then可知此处是制作吹糖人的前期步骤，A选项描述的加热糖至液态是制作的起始步骤，与后文逻辑连贯。
3. 第三空：前文提及制作过程难度大，后文说工作完成，F选项说明造型做好后进行细节修改，衔接“制作过程”与“完成工作”，逻辑通顺。
4. 第四空：前文提到造型是好运的象征，E选项承接这一内容，说明人们对这些象征的美好期许，符合语境。
5. 第五空：前文说吹糖人如今不常见，后文说有人在传承保护，D选项以转折引出保护行为，衔接上下文的转折关系。
【答案】
1. G 2. A 3. F 4. E 5. D
【知识点】
七选五阅读、逻辑衔接判断、传统文化阅读
【点评】
本题围绕中国传统民间艺术吹糖人展开，考查学生对文本上下文逻辑关系的把控能力，同时引导学生了解中国传统文化，兼具知识性与文化性。
【难度系数】
0.6