Paper cutting or tearing is a cultural tradition in China. For centuries, it has been passed down from one generation (一代人) to the next, especially from mothers to daughters. This beautiful art created by skillful artists is used to decorate (装饰) doors, ceilings, and beds in people’s homes, or at celebrations such as birthdays and weddings. At Chinese New Year, window flowers are glued to windows, creating beautiful patterns of light and shadow.
The two main techniques (技艺) used are cutting the paper using a knife or scissors, or tearing it by hand. If the paper is cut, the edges (边缘) are very smooth. Paper cutting can produce very fine and delicate work. This type of work is typical of southern China. If the paper is torn by hand, the edges are more simple and natural. Tearing is used more in northeast China. In addition, different parts of China have their own motifs or pictures. These motifs can express many stories, ideas and emotions.
It can be hard to hold on to traditions like these because young people don’t know much about traditional art. Often they prefer spending their time on newer pastimes. The experts are getting older. If young people don’t learn the traditions, they won’t be able to pass them down to their own children. But recently there is a change. There are more exhibitions of traditional art. Artists are going into schools to teach children how to do paper cutting. Children enjoy working together with artists and talking to them about the meaning of their art. In this way, they are becoming proud of their culture and traditions.
15 . The underlined word “ motifs ” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________ .
A . habits B . reasons C . subjects
16 . What is the writer’s opinion on paper cutting or tearing?
A . It is easy to hold on to this form of art.
B . It will continue in China for future generations.
C . It is so expensive that only the rich can afford to learn it.
17 . From the passage we know that ________ .
A . young people know traditional art very well
B . the edges are very smooth when the paper is cut
C . girls were not allowed to learn paper cutting in the past
18 . What could be the best title for the passage?
A . Chinese Paper Art B . Great Changes in China C . Famous Chinese Artists
C 16 . B 17 . B 18 . A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。短文介绍了中国传统的纸类艺术,如剪纸或撕纸,以及它们的发展趋势。
15 .词句猜测题。根据 “These motifs can express many stories, ideas and emotions” 可知这些主题可以表达许多故事、想法和情感。由此可知 motifs 指的是艺术作品的主题,可用 subjects 来表示。故选 C 。
16 .推理判断题。根据 “If young people don’t learn the traditions, they won’t be able to pass them down to their own children. But recently there is a change.” 可知如果年轻人不学习这些传统艺术的话,他们就不可能把这些流传给子孙后代,但最近有一些改变,说明作者认为这些技艺会在中国的后代中流传下来。故选 B 。
17 .细节理解题。根据 “If the paper is cut, the edges (边缘) are very smooth” 可知如果纸张被裁剪的话,它的边缘会非常的光滑。故选 B 。
18 .最佳标题题。根据 “Paper cutting or tearing is a cultural tradition in China” 可知全文在介绍中国的一种文化传统工艺,剪纸或撕纸。故选 A 。
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A wedding(婚礼) Invitation
You’re invited to the wedding of Carrie and Henry at St John’s Church(教堂), on Saturday January 24th at 3:30 p.m. and dinner at the Blue Sky Restaurant, at 6:00p.m.
R.S.V.P: December 29th
Dear Joe, I’m so excited and I have to enjoy the news with you. Today is December 23rd, I got a very special invitation from Carrie before Christmas Day(圣诞节). Do you remember the party for the Sydney group at Henry’s house? And do you remember my best friend, Carrie? Well, guess what? Carrie and Henry are getting married? It’s so romantic! Love is here! Carrie and Henry are having a big wedding at St. John’s Church. Monica and James are going to their wedding. Oh, I can’t wait to enjoy it. I got the invitation and it is for two people. Can you come to the wedding with me? Carrie and Henry are going to Suzhou for their honey moon(蜜月). I’m buying them a camera for their wedding. But before the wedding, I’d like to get my hair cool and buy a pink dress first. Call me at 9:00 a.m., on Friday, January 23rd, OK? Maria |
36. Maria got this wedding invitation from .
A. Carrie. B. Joe. C. Monica. D. James
37. Monica and James are taking part in the wedding on .
A. Friday morning. B. Friday afternoon. C. Saturday morning. D. Saturday afternoon.
38. What does “getting married” mean in Chinese?
A. 参加聚会 B. 过圣诞节 C. 做礼拜 D. 结婚
39. The friends to the wedding party are going to have dinner .
A. in Suzhou. B. at Henry’s house C. at St John’s Church D. at the Blue Sky Restaurant
40. From the invitation card, we know that .
A. Monica is having fun in Suzhou. B. they are having the wedding in January.
C. Monica is going to buy a camera for Joe D. the wedding dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.
Do you have pen pals? I have three pen pals from three different countries. They are Tom, Ella, and Molly.
Tom comes from Australia. His favorite subject is P.E., because he likes playing soccer best and he can play it in P.E. classes. He has a sister and a brother.
Ella is an American girl. Of all her subjects, she likes Chinese best. She often writes to me in Chinese. Her favorite sport is volleyball.
Molly lives in Tokyo. She likes learning Chinese, too. But her favorite subject is math. When she has time, she likes playing tennis best. She is a very clever girl.
I love them very much.
根据短文内容,将表格补充完整。
Name | From | Living place | Favorite subject | Favorite sport |
Tom | Australia | / | 1. ______ | soccer |
Ella | 2. _____ | / | Chinese | 3. _____ |
Molly | / | 4. ____ | 5. _____ | tennis |