四、阅读理解
In China, there is a special kind of painting called Spring Festival pictures, or New Year pictures. Traditionally, people put up these colourful pictures at their homes and on their doors during the Spring Festival. They help people say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one while wishing for good luck and keeping away bad things.
In the past, New Year pictures often showed legendary (传说的) heroes to drive away bad luck and bring good luck. Since these pictures were placed on doors, they were sometimes called door - god pictures. During the Tang Dynasty, two heroes, Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong, were popular as door gods. Another well - known figure was Zhong Kui. All these pictures aimed to ensure the family was safe and healthy.
By the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, there were more ideas for New Year pictures. Many new ideas showed the hopes and wishes of ordinary people, such as “the kylin bringing a new birth to the family”, “having good luck year after year”, “a good harvest of all crops”, and “healthy livestock (六畜兴旺)”.
Today, the tradition continues as Chinese people still put up Spring Festival pictures on their doors to welcome the new year and wish for good luck.
() 1. Which of the following was not a door god in the Tang Dynasty?
A. Qin Shubao.
B. Li Kui.
C. Yuchi Gong.
D. Zhong Kui.
( ) 2. New Year pictures at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty ______ .
A. were close to daily life
B. paid no attention to society
C. were of greater importance
D. showed rich people's colourful life
() 3. In which part of a magazine can we find the passage?
A. Life.
B. Sports.
C. Travel.
D. Culture.
In China, there is a special kind of painting called Spring Festival pictures, or New Year pictures. Traditionally, people put up these colourful pictures at their homes and on their doors during the Spring Festival. They help people say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one while wishing for good luck and keeping away bad things.
In the past, New Year pictures often showed legendary (传说的) heroes to drive away bad luck and bring good luck. Since these pictures were placed on doors, they were sometimes called door - god pictures. During the Tang Dynasty, two heroes, Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong, were popular as door gods. Another well - known figure was Zhong Kui. All these pictures aimed to ensure the family was safe and healthy.
By the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, there were more ideas for New Year pictures. Many new ideas showed the hopes and wishes of ordinary people, such as “the kylin bringing a new birth to the family”, “having good luck year after year”, “a good harvest of all crops”, and “healthy livestock (六畜兴旺)”.
Today, the tradition continues as Chinese people still put up Spring Festival pictures on their doors to welcome the new year and wish for good luck.
() 1. Which of the following was not a door god in the Tang Dynasty?
A. Qin Shubao.
B. Li Kui.
C. Yuchi Gong.
D. Zhong Kui.
( ) 2. New Year pictures at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty ______ .
A. were close to daily life
B. paid no attention to society
C. were of greater importance
D. showed rich people's colourful life
() 3. In which part of a magazine can we find the passage?
A. Life.
B. Sports.
C. Travel.
D. Culture.
答案：1 - 3 BAD
解析：
【解析】
1. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“During the Tang Dynasty, two heroes, Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong, were popular as door gods. Another well - known figure was Zhong Kui.”可知，Li Kui并非唐代的门神，故选B。
2. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“By the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty...Many new ideas showed the hopes and wishes of ordinary people, such as ‘the kylin bringing a new birth to the family’, ‘having good luck year after year’, ‘a good harvest of all crops’, and ‘healthy livestock’.”可知，清朝初期的年画展现了普通民众的愿望，贴近日常生活，故选A。
3. 推理判断题。本文围绕中国年画的历史与发展展开，属于文化类内容，因此可在杂志的文化板块找到，故选D。
【答案】
1. B；2. A；3. D（或BAD）
【知识点】
细节理解；推理判断；文化常识
【点评】
本文介绍了中国年画的起源、发展及不同时期的主题，既考查学生对文章细节的把握和推理判断能力，也能帮助学生了解中国传统民俗文化。
【难度系数】
0.6
1. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“During the Tang Dynasty, two heroes, Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong, were popular as door gods. Another well - known figure was Zhong Kui.”可知，Li Kui并非唐代的门神，故选B。
2. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“By the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty...Many new ideas showed the hopes and wishes of ordinary people, such as ‘the kylin bringing a new birth to the family’, ‘having good luck year after year’, ‘a good harvest of all crops’, and ‘healthy livestock’.”可知，清朝初期的年画展现了普通民众的愿望，贴近日常生活，故选A。
3. 推理判断题。本文围绕中国年画的历史与发展展开，属于文化类内容，因此可在杂志的文化板块找到，故选D。
【答案】
1. B；2. A；3. D（或BAD）
【知识点】
细节理解；推理判断；文化常识
【点评】
本文介绍了中国年画的起源、发展及不同时期的主题，既考查学生对文章细节的把握和推理判断能力，也能帮助学生了解中国传统民俗文化。
【难度系数】
0.6
五、书面表达
假如你是李华,你的英国朋友肖恩对中国的传统文化感兴趣。请你写一封邮件介绍你最喜欢的中国民间艺术。包含以下要点,80词左右。
Dear Sean,
I hope you are doing well.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
假如你是李华,你的英国朋友肖恩对中国的传统文化感兴趣。请你写一封邮件介绍你最喜欢的中国民间艺术。包含以下要点,80词左右。
Dear Sean,
I hope you are doing well.
I'm happy to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese culture, and I'm excited to share my favourite Chinese folk art with you—Chinese New Year paintings. Chinese people like putting these paintings up to celebrate the Spring Festival. In Chinese culture, we think these paintings can bring good luck and happiness to the family. These paintings are my favourite because they are colourful and full of joy. On the Chinese New Year's Eve, I always help my parents put up New Year paintings at home. By learning this art, you can learn more about Chinese culture and improve your drawing skills.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
答案：Dear Sean,
I hope you are doing well. I'm happy to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese culture, and I'm excited to share my favourite Chinese folk art with you—Chinese New Year paintings.
Chinese people like putting these paintings up to celebrate the Spring Festival. In Chinese culture, we think these paintings can bring good luck and happiness to the family. These paintings are my favourite because they are colourful and full of joy. On the Chinese New Year's Eve, I always help my parents put up New Year paintings at home.
By learning this art, you can learn more about Chinese culture and improve your drawing skills.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
I hope you are doing well. I'm happy to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese culture, and I'm excited to share my favourite Chinese folk art with you—Chinese New Year paintings.
Chinese people like putting these paintings up to celebrate the Spring Festival. In Chinese culture, we think these paintings can bring good luck and happiness to the family. These paintings are my favourite because they are colourful and full of joy. On the Chinese New Year's Eve, I always help my parents put up New Year paintings at home.
By learning this art, you can learn more about Chinese culture and improve your drawing skills.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
解析：
【解析】
本题要求以李华的身份给英国朋友写邮件介绍喜爱的中国民间艺术，需涵盖民间艺术的文化内涵、喜爱的原因、个人相关经历等要点，要符合邮件格式，语言需贴合友好交流的语境，字数控制在要求范围内。
【答案】
Dear Sean,
I hope you are doing well. I'm happy to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese culture, and I'm excited to share my favourite Chinese folk art with you—Chinese New Year paintings.
Chinese people like putting these paintings up to celebrate the Spring Festival. In Chinese culture, we think these paintings can bring good luck and happiness to the family. These paintings are my favourite because they are colourful and full of joy. On the Chinese New Year's Eve, I always help my parents put up New Year paintings at home.
By learning this art, you can learn more about Chinese culture and improve your drawing skills.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
【知识点】
英文邮件写作、中国民俗文化介绍、应用文写作
【点评】
本题考查学生用英语介绍中国传统文化的能力，既锻炼了学生的英语应用文写作能力，也有助于传播中国民俗文化，提升跨文化交流意识。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题要求以李华的身份给英国朋友写邮件介绍喜爱的中国民间艺术，需涵盖民间艺术的文化内涵、喜爱的原因、个人相关经历等要点，要符合邮件格式，语言需贴合友好交流的语境，字数控制在要求范围内。
【答案】
Dear Sean,
I hope you are doing well. I'm happy to hear that you are interested in traditional Chinese culture, and I'm excited to share my favourite Chinese folk art with you—Chinese New Year paintings.
Chinese people like putting these paintings up to celebrate the Spring Festival. In Chinese culture, we think these paintings can bring good luck and happiness to the family. These paintings are my favourite because they are colourful and full of joy. On the Chinese New Year's Eve, I always help my parents put up New Year paintings at home.
By learning this art, you can learn more about Chinese culture and improve your drawing skills.
I'm looking forward to seeing you soon in China.
Yours,
Li Hua
【知识点】
英文邮件写作、中国民俗文化介绍、应用文写作
【点评】
本题考查学生用英语介绍中国传统文化的能力，既锻炼了学生的英语应用文写作能力，也有助于传播中国民俗文化，提升跨文化交流意识。
【难度系数】
0.6