B
Tang poems are among the most precious treasures of traditional Chinese culture. Written during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), these poems have been loved by people for over a thousand years, not only in China but also around the world.
The Tang Dynasty is known as the golden age of Chinese poetry. During this period, more than 50,000 poems were written by over 2,000 poets, including famous poets like Li Bai, Du Fu and Bai Juyi. They wrote about many different themes, such as beautiful natural scenery, the joys and sorrows of life, and love for their country. Their works are full of imagination, emotion and wisdom, showing the rich life and colourful culture of the Tang Dynasty.
One of the reasons why Tang poems are still popular today is their simple and beautiful language. Most Tang poems have a fixed form, with a certain number of characters in each line and strict rhyme rules. This makes them easy to read and recite, even for students. For example, Li Bai’s “Thoughts on a Silent Night” is so simple that every Chinese child can recite it, yet it expresses deep homesickness in just a few lines.
In recent years, Tang poems have become more popular globally. Many foreign scholars study them to understand Chinese culture better, and some poems have been translated into different languages. They are also included in school textbooks in many countries, helping young people around the world learn about the beauty of Chinese literature.
For Chinese students, learning Tang poems is not just a school task. It helps us connect with our ancestors, appreciate traditional culture, and develop a love for literature. Every time we read a Tang poem, we can feel the charm of ancient Chinese culture and the wisdom of great poets.
(
A. The history of the Tang Dynasty.
B. Famous poets in ancient China.
C. The beauty and value of Tang poems.
D. How to write poems like Tang poets.
(
A. Over 200,000.
B. More than 50,000.
C. About 10,000.
D. Less than 2,000.
(
A. They are written by famous poets.
B. They have simple and beautiful language.
C. They are about modern life themes.
D. They are easy to translate into other languages.
(
A. Tang poems are now written in different languages.
B. Other countries consider Tang poems important for young people.
C. Foreign students find Tang poems easier than their native poems.
D. Tang poems are mainly used to teach history rather than literature.
(
A. It mainly helps them get better exam scores.
B. It is less important than learning modern literature.
C. It is a way to connect with their cultural roots.
D. It allows them to become famous poets themselves.
Tang poems are among the most precious treasures of traditional Chinese culture. Written during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), these poems have been loved by people for over a thousand years, not only in China but also around the world.
The Tang Dynasty is known as the golden age of Chinese poetry. During this period, more than 50,000 poems were written by over 2,000 poets, including famous poets like Li Bai, Du Fu and Bai Juyi. They wrote about many different themes, such as beautiful natural scenery, the joys and sorrows of life, and love for their country. Their works are full of imagination, emotion and wisdom, showing the rich life and colourful culture of the Tang Dynasty.
One of the reasons why Tang poems are still popular today is their simple and beautiful language. Most Tang poems have a fixed form, with a certain number of characters in each line and strict rhyme rules. This makes them easy to read and recite, even for students. For example, Li Bai’s “Thoughts on a Silent Night” is so simple that every Chinese child can recite it, yet it expresses deep homesickness in just a few lines.
In recent years, Tang poems have become more popular globally. Many foreign scholars study them to understand Chinese culture better, and some poems have been translated into different languages. They are also included in school textbooks in many countries, helping young people around the world learn about the beauty of Chinese literature.
For Chinese students, learning Tang poems is not just a school task. It helps us connect with our ancestors, appreciate traditional culture, and develop a love for literature. Every time we read a Tang poem, we can feel the charm of ancient Chinese culture and the wisdom of great poets.
(
C
) 41. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The history of the Tang Dynasty.
B. Famous poets in ancient China.
C. The beauty and value of Tang poems.
D. How to write poems like Tang poets.
(
B
) 42. How many poems were written during the Tang Dynasty according to the passage?A. Over 200,000.
B. More than 50,000.
C. About 10,000.
D. Less than 2,000.
(
B
) 43. Why are Tang poems still popular today?A. They are written by famous poets.
B. They have simple and beautiful language.
C. They are about modern life themes.
D. They are easy to translate into other languages.
(
B
) 44. What can we infer from the fact that Tang poems are included in school textbooks in many countries?A. Tang poems are now written in different languages.
B. Other countries consider Tang poems important for young people.
C. Foreign students find Tang poems easier than their native poems.
D. Tang poems are mainly used to teach history rather than literature.
(
C
) 45. What does the author suggest about the value of learning Tang poems for Chinese students?A. It mainly helps them get better exam scores.
B. It is less important than learning modern literature.
C. It is a way to connect with their cultural roots.
D. It allows them to become famous poets themselves.
答案：41.C 42.B 43.B 44.B 45.C
解析：
【分析】本题为英语阅读理解选择题，解题思路：1. 先通读全文，明确文章围绕唐诗的价值、受欢迎原因、全球影响及对中国学生的意义展开；2. 针对每道题，先判断题型（主旨/细节/推断），再定位原文对应内容，对比选项排除错误项，选出正确答案。
【解析】41. 主旨题：全文围绕唐诗的珍贵性、魅力及价值展开，A侧重唐朝历史、B侧重诗人细节、D侧重写诗方法，均偏离主旨，故选C。42. 细节题：原文第二段明确提到“more than 50,000 poems”，对应选项B。43. 细节题：原文第三段指出唐诗至今受欢迎的原因是“simple and beautiful language”，对应选项B。44. 推断题：原文第四段提到唐诗纳入多国教材是为了帮助年轻人了解中国文学之美，说明其他国家认为唐诗对年轻人重要，对应选项B。45. 细节题：原文最后一段提到学习唐诗能帮助中国学生“connect with our ancestors”，即连接文化根源，对应选项C。
【答案】41.C 42.B 43.B 44.B 45.C
【知识点】英语阅读理解 主旨大意题 细节理解题 推理判断题
【点评】本题以唐诗为主题，考查英语阅读的核心能力，涵盖多种常见题型，文本难度适中，贴合文化主题，适合学生巩固阅读技巧。
【难度系数】0.7
【解析】41. 主旨题：全文围绕唐诗的珍贵性、魅力及价值展开，A侧重唐朝历史、B侧重诗人细节、D侧重写诗方法，均偏离主旨，故选C。42. 细节题：原文第二段明确提到“more than 50,000 poems”，对应选项B。43. 细节题：原文第三段指出唐诗至今受欢迎的原因是“simple and beautiful language”，对应选项B。44. 推断题：原文第四段提到唐诗纳入多国教材是为了帮助年轻人了解中国文学之美，说明其他国家认为唐诗对年轻人重要，对应选项B。45. 细节题：原文最后一段提到学习唐诗能帮助中国学生“connect with our ancestors”，即连接文化根源，对应选项C。
【答案】41.C 42.B 43.B 44.B 45.C
【知识点】英语阅读理解 主旨大意题 细节理解题 推理判断题
【点评】本题以唐诗为主题，考查英语阅读的核心能力，涵盖多种常见题型，文本难度适中，贴合文化主题，适合学生巩固阅读技巧。
【难度系数】0.7