For thousands of years, Chinese painting has been a precious part of China’s cultural heritage. Unlike Western painting which focuses on realistic representation, Chinese painting values the expression of the artist’s inner spirit and feelings. It is an art that connects people with nature.
Traditional Chinese painting can be divided into two main types: ink wash painting and detailed painting. Ink wash painting uses only black ink and water to create different shades from light grey to deep black. The painter must control the amount of water carefully, as too much or too little can ruin the work. Detailed painting, on the other hand, uses fine brushes and colourful paints to create lifelike images of flowers, birds and other natural subjects.
What makes Chinese painting unique is its special relationship with other Chinese arts. Many Chinese paintings include poetry and calligraphy. The artist often writes a poem and signs the work with a personal seal, making each painting a complete work of art that combines visual beauty with literary meaning.
Learning Chinese painting requires great patience. Beginners usually start by practising basic brushstrokes for years before creating their own works. Many painters also spend time in nature, observing mountains, rivers and plants to better understand their subjects. This practice is not just about improving skills—it is also seen as a way to cultivate one’s character and find inner peace.
Today, Chinese painting remains vibrant both at home and abroad. Museums display classical works, while contemporary artists continue to develop this ancient art form. Through its beautiful expressions of nature and rich cultural meaning, Chinese painting continues to touch people’s hearts around the world.
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A. Chinese painting uses more colours.
B. Chinese painting values the expression of inner spirit.
C. Western painting is more difficult to learn.
D. Western painting has a longer history.
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A. Learning foreign languages.
B. Having great patience.
C. Using modern technology.
D. Studying abroad.
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A. To improve or develop.
B. To change or replace.
C. To forget or lose.
D. To hide or cover.
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A. It uses only black ink.
B. It focuses on abstract images.
C. It creates lifelike natural subjects.
D. It is easier than ink wash painting.
(
A. To encourage people to buy Chinese paintings.
B. To explain why Chinese painting is disappearing.
C. To introduce the basic features of Chinese painting.
D. To compare different types of Chinese painting.
Traditional Chinese painting can be divided into two main types: ink wash painting and detailed painting. Ink wash painting uses only black ink and water to create different shades from light grey to deep black. The painter must control the amount of water carefully, as too much or too little can ruin the work. Detailed painting, on the other hand, uses fine brushes and colourful paints to create lifelike images of flowers, birds and other natural subjects.
What makes Chinese painting unique is its special relationship with other Chinese arts. Many Chinese paintings include poetry and calligraphy. The artist often writes a poem and signs the work with a personal seal, making each painting a complete work of art that combines visual beauty with literary meaning.
Learning Chinese painting requires great patience. Beginners usually start by practising basic brushstrokes for years before creating their own works. Many painters also spend time in nature, observing mountains, rivers and plants to better understand their subjects. This practice is not just about improving skills—it is also seen as a way to cultivate one’s character and find inner peace.
Today, Chinese painting remains vibrant both at home and abroad. Museums display classical works, while contemporary artists continue to develop this ancient art form. Through its beautiful expressions of nature and rich cultural meaning, Chinese painting continues to touch people’s hearts around the world.
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B
) 41. What is the main difference between Chinese painting and Western painting according to the passage?A. Chinese painting uses more colours.
B. Chinese painting values the expression of inner spirit.
C. Western painting is more difficult to learn.
D. Western painting has a longer history.
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B
) 42. What is mentioned as a requirement for learning Chinese painting?A. Learning foreign languages.
B. Having great patience.
C. Using modern technology.
D. Studying abroad.
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A
) 43. What does the underlined word “cultivate” in paragraph 4 most likely mean?A. To improve or develop.
B. To change or replace.
C. To forget or lose.
D. To hide or cover.
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C
) 44. What can we learn about detailed painting from the passage?A. It uses only black ink.
B. It focuses on abstract images.
C. It creates lifelike natural subjects.
D. It is easier than ink wash painting.
(
C
) 45. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage?A. To encourage people to buy Chinese paintings.
B. To explain why Chinese painting is disappearing.
C. To introduce the basic features of Chinese painting.
D. To compare different types of Chinese painting.
答案：41.B 42.B 43.A 44.C 45.C
解析：
【分析】
这是一篇介绍中国画的英语阅读理解题，需通过定位原文信息解答各题：1. 41题：题干问中西画的主要区别，定位第一段第二句，对比选项选B；2. 42题：题干问学国画的要求，定位第四段首句，直接对应B；3. 43题：题干问“cultivate”词义，定位第四段末句，结合语境选A；4. 44题：题干问工笔画特点，定位第二段末句，对应C；5. 45题：题干问作者写作目的，梳理全文内容，确定是介绍国画基本特征，选C。
【解析】
41题：根据题干关键词“difference between Chinese painting and Western painting”，定位至第一段第二句“Unlike Western painting which focuses on realistic representation, Chinese painting values the expression of the artist’s inner spirit and feelings.”，可知中西画的核心区别是中国画侧重表达内在精神，对应选项B；A选项与文意相反，C、D文中未提及，排除。
42题：根据题干关键词“requirement for learning Chinese painting”，定位至第四段首句“Learning Chinese painting requires great patience.”，可知学国画需要极大耐心，对应选项B；A、C、D文中均未提及，排除。
43题：根据题干关键词“cultivate”定位至第四段末句“This practice is not just about improving skills—it is also seen as a way to cultivate one’s character and find inner peace.”，结合语境，此处指培养性格，故“cultivate”意为“提升、发展”，对应选项A；B、C、D均不符合语境，排除。
44题：根据题干关键词“detailed painting”定位至第二段末句“Detailed painting, on the other hand, uses fine brushes and colourful paints to create lifelike images of flowers, birds and other natural subjects.”，可知工笔画创作逼真的自然主题图像，对应选项C；A是水墨画特点，B、D文中未提及，排除。
45题：梳理全文，文章介绍了中国画的文化地位、与西方的区别、分类、独特性、学习要求及现状，核心目的是介绍中国画的基本特征，对应选项C；A与文意无关，B与文中“remains vibrant”矛盾，D仅为部分内容，排除。
【答案】
41.B 42.B 43.A 44.C 45.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解常规题型，考查细节查找、词义猜测及主旨大意，需准确定位原文信息，结合语境分析选项，整体难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
这是一篇介绍中国画的英语阅读理解题，需通过定位原文信息解答各题：1. 41题：题干问中西画的主要区别，定位第一段第二句，对比选项选B；2. 42题：题干问学国画的要求，定位第四段首句，直接对应B；3. 43题：题干问“cultivate”词义，定位第四段末句，结合语境选A；4. 44题：题干问工笔画特点，定位第二段末句，对应C；5. 45题：题干问作者写作目的，梳理全文内容，确定是介绍国画基本特征，选C。
【解析】
41题：根据题干关键词“difference between Chinese painting and Western painting”，定位至第一段第二句“Unlike Western painting which focuses on realistic representation, Chinese painting values the expression of the artist’s inner spirit and feelings.”，可知中西画的核心区别是中国画侧重表达内在精神，对应选项B；A选项与文意相反，C、D文中未提及，排除。
42题：根据题干关键词“requirement for learning Chinese painting”，定位至第四段首句“Learning Chinese painting requires great patience.”，可知学国画需要极大耐心，对应选项B；A、C、D文中均未提及，排除。
43题：根据题干关键词“cultivate”定位至第四段末句“This practice is not just about improving skills—it is also seen as a way to cultivate one’s character and find inner peace.”，结合语境，此处指培养性格，故“cultivate”意为“提升、发展”，对应选项A；B、C、D均不符合语境，排除。
44题：根据题干关键词“detailed painting”定位至第二段末句“Detailed painting, on the other hand, uses fine brushes and colourful paints to create lifelike images of flowers, birds and other natural subjects.”，可知工笔画创作逼真的自然主题图像，对应选项C；A是水墨画特点，B、D文中未提及，排除。
45题：梳理全文，文章介绍了中国画的文化地位、与西方的区别、分类、独特性、学习要求及现状，核心目的是介绍中国画的基本特征，对应选项C；A与文意无关，B与文中“remains vibrant”矛盾，D仅为部分内容，排除。
【答案】
41.B 42.B 43.A 44.C 45.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解常规题型，考查细节查找、词义猜测及主旨大意，需准确定位原文信息，结合语境分析选项，整体难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6