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1、中国是一个有着五千多年历史的国家,在民间流传着许多传统的艺术和文化。假如你是李华,请你用英语给你的朋友Mike写一封信,向他介绍下面两种传统艺术,要求包含以下要点,不少于80词,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
中国结 (Chinese knot)
材料:丝线 (silk thread)
颜色:红色
形状:像花、动物等
寓意:带来好运

剪纸
材料:纸和剪刀
特点:剪出各种图案
用途:张贴在门、窗等地
寓意:表达喜悦

要点:1.你对传统艺术的看法; 2.你的期望。
Dear Mike,
China is a country with over five thousand years of history.
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Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
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2、 任务型阅读
Paper cutting is one of the traditional folk arts in China. It is a kind of popular folk arts and has been popular for about 1,500 years. Let's learn about paper cutting.Wonderful meanings
Paper cutting has some wonderful meanings. In our mind, paper cuttings can always bring us happiness and good luck. At the Spring Festival, people put up a "Fu" on doors or windows.The largest paper cutting in the world
The largest paper cutting was made by Gao Xiaodong from Shanxi. It has an area of about 456 square meters. It is as large as a basketball court (场地).Why are most paper cuttings red?
The colour red means hope and good luck in Chinese traditional culture. So we can still see the colour red everywhere in China now. The walls of old palaces are red. Lanterns are red. Weddings are always full of red things, too.Black paper cuttings inShanzhou.
It's true that most paper cuttings are red. But paper cuttings in Shanzhou, Henan Province are black. Black is the best color there. Shanzhou is a dry place. The local people make black paper cuttings to wish for rain.
(1)、How long has paper cutting been popular?(2)、What do people do at the Spring Festival?(3)、Who made the largest paper cutting in the world?(4)、Why are most paper cuttings red?(5)、Do you like paper cutting? Why? -
3、用所给单词的适当形式完成短文,使其内容通顺。
The Magic of Clay
When we talk about art, we often think of drawings on paper. However, making things with your hands is also a wonderful art form. Pottery is one of the oldest arts in history. It involves making pots, dishes, and other objects out of clay.
To be a good (sculpt), you need strong hands and a clear mind. Working with clay is different from drawing. It (require) not just skill but (strong). First, you place a piece of wet clay in the correct position on a wheel. As the wheel turns, you use your fingers to shape the mud into a bowl or a vase. Sometimes, special (instrument) are used to add fine details to the surface.
My uncle is an artist who makes (sculpture). He says that clay has a life of its own. "You shouldn't force the clay," he told me. "You should work with it." Last week, I tried to make a small cat. At first , I was (scare) that I would ruin it. The clay felt cold and heavy. But soon, I found it quite interesting.
Unlike typical school tasks, pottery is not about getting the right answer. It is about creating something unique rather than following rules. Although my hands were dirty, I felt (peace) while working. The (hot) of the kiln (窑) turns the soft clay into hard stone. Finally, you can paint it. My uncle is a (truth) master of this art. I hope one day I can make something as (love) as his works.
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4、阅读短文,掌握其大意,然后从方框中所给的词中选最恰当的一个,并用其适当形式填空,将答案填写到答题卡的相应位置。每个词只限用一次。
heat, chance, magic, sugar, pour, carefully, start, or, it, ready
Sugar painting, also called "Tanghua", is not just a street art. Some schools even teach in art classes to help kids learn about traditional Chinese culture. This lovely folk art has a history of more than 1,000 years and first in Sichuan during the Tang Dynasty.
You can see sugar painting stalls (摊) at markets in parks. It not only brings people joy from its beauty but also gives artists to show their skills. People think watching a sugar painter work is like seeing , as each piece is full of creativity.
Do you know how to make a sugar painting? Firstly, the sugar slowly until it turns into thick liquid (液体). Next, the sugar artist uses a spoon the melted (熔化的) sugar onto a board and starts creating. By moving the spoon , all kinds of shapes like cute animals, beautiful flowers and even famous characters from stories can be made. Once the shape is , the artist uses a small knife to pick up the sugar painting and insert (嵌入) a bamboo stick into it. After the cools down, you can get a nice sugar painting.
Sugar painting is nice to look at and tastes delicious too. People, especially kids, love its bright color and sweet taste. So next time when you see a sugar painting stall, why not try making one with the artist?
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5、People who have extraordinary painting skills are called (著名画家;绘画大师).
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6、We use special materials to (维持……的原状;保存) the old paintings in the gallery.
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7、A new (雕塑) was set up in the city square to celebrate the festival.
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8、A healthy (生活方式) can help you keep away from illness.
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9、The dirty air is (有害的) to our health.
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10、After thinking for a whole night, he made up his (mindful) to study art in Paris.
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11、Huang Gongwang is one of the greatest (master) in Chinese painting history.
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12、It's harmful to stay in a (pollute) environment for too long.
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13、 根据对话内容,从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Chinese lacquer fans (漆扇) have a very long history. The artist draws pictures on the fans with special paint. And they often tell old Chinese stories. . Many young people think they are both beautiful and interesting.
Lacquer is a natural paint that comes from trees. Later, they started to use it to make beautiful fans.
These fans are usually made of bamboo or wood. People paint pretty pictures on them, like mountains, flowers, birds, and sometimes people. Even today, some skilled workers still make fans in the old ways to keep this traditional art.
Now, many young people have started to love making lacquer fans. The ways are easy: first, they choose colors, then drop the lacquer in water, turn it, put the fan in the water, and finally take it out. As a result, you can get a special fan every time.
Making lacquer fans is not only fun but also meaningful. This old art form is becoming new again in the hands of young Chinese.
A.It helps young people learn about Chinese culture and history.
B.Chinese lacquer fans were beautiful and practical (实用的) works of art in ancient China.
C.These years, Chinese lacquer fans became popular again.
D.At first, people used it to cover wooden things to keep them safe from water and insects (昆虫).
E.The fans were popular among nobles (贵族) because they were beautiful and useful in summer.
F.This makes each fan look special and different.
G.Instead of using paintbrushes, they use lacquer and water.
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14、 阅读理解
Passage: In a small village in southern China, there is a group of elderly women who are keeping a traditional craft alive—bamboo weaving. They have been doing this for generations, and now they are passing their skills on to the younger generation. Bamboo weaving is not an easy craft. First, the bamboo must be cut and dried for several months. Then, it is split into thin strips. The strips are then soaked in water to make them soft and flexible. Only then can the weaving begin. The women use different patterns to make baskets, mats, and even small toys. Each piece takes hours to complete, and every detail is carefully crafted. Recently, a young designer came to the village. He was amazed by the beautiful bamboo works. He decided to work with the women to create modern products, like lamps and phone cases, using the traditional weaving techniques. This has helped the craft become more popular among young people, and the women are now able to sell their products online to customers all over the world.
(1)、What is the traditional craft mentioned in the passage?A、Paper cutting B、Bamboo weaving C、Pottery D、Embroidery(2)、What is the first step in making bamboo products?A、Soaking the bamboo in water B、Splitting the bamboo into strips C、Cutting and drying the bamboo D、Weaving the bamboo into patterns(3)、Why did the young designer come to the village?A、To learn how to weave bamboo B、To help the women sell their products C、To create modern products with traditional techniques D、To teach the women new weaving patterns(4)、What has helped the craft become more popular among young people?A、The women selling products online B、The creation of modern products C、The designer teaching the women new skills D、The younger generation learning the craft(5)、What is the main idea of the passage?A、How bamboo weaving is made B、The history of bamboo weaving C、A traditional craft being kept alive and adapted D、The life of elderly women in a small village -
15、 阅读理解
Have you ever seen beautiful red paper cuttings on windows during the Spring Festival? Do you know that paper cutting is a traditional Chinese art with a long history? It is called "jianzhi" in Chinese, and it has been popular for over 1,500 years.
Paper cutting was invented in China during the Han Dynasty. At that time, people used paper to make decorations for festivals and happy events. They cut paper into different shapes, such as flowers, animals, and Chinese characters like "福" (fu), which means good luck. The art was passed down from generation to generation, and it is still an important part of Chinese culture today.
Many people wonder if paper cutting is difficult to learn. The answer is yes and no. You need a lot of practice to become skilled, but anyone can start with simple designs. All you need is a piece of paper and a pair of scissors. Paper cutting helps people be patient and creative. It is not only a kind of art, but also a good way to relax.
Now paper cutting is popular not only in China but also around the world. Many foreign artists learn paper cutting and mix it with their own culture. In China, people often use paper cuttings to decorate their homes for the New Year or weddings. In schools, students learn paper cutting in a fun handicraft class.
Paper cutting is more than just a craft—it carries people's wishes for happiness and good luck. Let this beautiful art continue to shine in the hearts and hands of people everywhere.
(1)、The writer starts the passage by ____.A、asking questions B、telling stories C、giving examples D、showing numbers(2)、What does the underlined word "It" in Paragraph 3 refer to?A、Being patient. B、Using scissors. C、Paper cutting. D、A piece of paper.(3)、The examples in Paragraph 4 show that____.A、paper cutting is only popular in China B、paper cutting is used only for weddings C、paper cutting is now part of world culture D、paper cutting is too difficult for students to learn(4)、What is the writer's attitude toward paper cutting?A、Worried. B、Proud. C、Uninterested. D、Surprised.(5)、Which of the following is TRUE about paper cutting?A、It was invented in the Tang Dynasty. B、It requires many expensive tools. C、It is only popular in Chinese schools. D、It started about 1,500 years ago in China. -
16、 阅读理解
In China, paper cutting is more than just a hobby; it is a symbol of luck and happiness. During the Spring Festival, people paste red paper cuttings on windows and doors to wish for a better year.
Li Xia, a 35-year-old teacher from Xi'an, has loved paper cutting since she was a child. "When I hold the scissors and red paper, I forget all my worries," she says. "It helps me find inner peace. Creating a complex pattern takes patience, but seeing the final work gives me great joy."
Unlike modern digital art, paper cutting is done entirely by hand. "It's not about speed or making money," says Wang Lei, a master of this art. "It's about the connection between your heart and your hands. Every cut carries emotion." He believes that even in the age of computers, this traditional skill is valuable because it teaches us to slow down and focus.
For some young people, paper cutting is also a form of exercise for the brain. "It requires great concentration," says a college student. "After cutting for an hour, I feel relaxed, just like after doing yoga."
Today, paper cutting is not only popular in China but also known around the world. It shows the beauty of Chinese culture and brings peace to modern lives.
(1)、What do people usually do with paper cuttings during the Spring Festival?A、Give them as gifts to friends. B、Paste them on windows and doors. C、Sell them to make money. D、Use them to clean the house.(2)、Why does Li Xia love paper cutting?A、Because it makes her famous. B、Because it helps her earn extra money. C、Because it helps her forget worries and find peace. D、Because it is easier than digital art.(3)、What does Wang Lei think is the most important part of paper cutting?A、The speed of cutting. B、The price of the paper. C、The connection between heart and hands. D、The use of modern tools.(4)、How does the college student feel after doing paper cutting?A、Tired and bored. B、Relaxed and focused. C、Nervous and stressed. D、Hungry and thirsty.(5)、What is the main purpose of the passage?A、To teach readers how to cut paper. B、To show the history of the Spring Festival. C、To introduce the value and charm of paper cutting. D、To compare paper cutting with digital art. -
17、 完形填空
During the past winter vacation, my family spent our New Year in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, which is famous for its porcelain (瓷) culture.
We visited a museum that showed us how porcelain is made. On our way there, we 1 something special: Instead of using 2 materials, all the streetlights were covered in porcelain. Even the rubbish bins were made of porcelain. We were 3 by their creativity.
At the museum, we learned about how to make porcelain. First, the porcelain clay needs to be 4 into something, like pots. Then, the craftsmen use a special 5 called ceramic glaze (釉) to draw patterns on its surface. It takes them many hours to finish because they work 6 on the fine patterns. After that, the craftsmen put the pieces into a kiln (窑) and burn them at a very high 7 for 12 to 24 hours. Finally, the porcelain can be taken out after it 8 down.
As the saying goes, 9 only comes through hard work. It's easy to see that making porcelain is very time-consuming (耗时的). But the craftsmen's hard work has 10 beautiful works.
On the last day of our trip, we went to Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue. 11 you are porcelain lovers, you can go there to make your own porcelain works. Tourists walk through the market and 12 pieces they like. As we walked through the area, we chose souvenirs (纪念品) and enjoyed this historic 13 .
I can now understand 14 Jingdezhen City is called "Porcelain Capital". It is because of the local people's deep 15 for porcelain. Their love makes them care about porcelain and share this wonderful traditional culture with the world.
(1)A 、noticed B 、heard C 、shared D 、introduced(2)A 、natural B 、traditional C 、special D 、common(3)A 、amazed B 、relaxed C 、excited D 、stressed(4)A 、shaken B 、shaped C 、pressed D 、pushed(5)A 、board B 、brush C 、paper D 、paint(6)A 、lonely B 、completely C 、carefully D 、peacefully(7)A 、temperature B 、spirit C 、mark D 、risk(8)A 、slows B 、cools C 、turns D 、pulls(9)A 、satisfaction B 、difference C 、interest D 、success(10)A 、came about B 、came across C 、resulted in D 、resulted from(11)A 、If B 、But C 、Even D 、Though(12)A 、work out B 、pick out C 、give out D 、find out(13)A 、matter B 、subject C 、art D 、hit(14)A 、what B 、when C 、how D 、why(15)A 、understanding B 、learning C 、feelings D 、meanings -
18、假设你是学校"自然保护俱乐部"的成员,近期你了解到某种濒危动物的生存现状令人担忧。请用英语写一篇倡议书,发表在校英文网站上,呼吁同学们共同保护该动物。内容包括:
1.描述该动物的外貌特征及生活习性;
2.说明其濒危的原因;
3.提出具体的保护建议。
要求:
1.80—120词,题目已给出,不计入总词数;
2.文章不能出现自己的姓名和所在学校的名称。
参考信息:

Protect Our Animal Friends
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19、 阅读下面短文,简略回答问题。
Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth. They are also the largest animals known to have ever existed. They can weigh as much as 200 tons and can be up to 80-90 years old. They can live as long as humans. They eat mostly krill (磷虾). Because blue whales are so big, they need to eat a lot of krill. They eat about four tons of krill a day.
Blue whales live alone or in pairs. They make different kinds of sounds underwater. Scientists believe they use these sounds to communicate with each other. They also believe some of these sounds act like sonar (声呐). What's more, the sounds help the whales map their ocean environment.
Blue whales almost disappeared during the early 20th century. Blue whales are hunted for their whale oil. Ships sometimes strike (撞击) whales and hurt them. Ships also produce ocean noise that makes it hard for whales to communicate. Ocean pollution and fishing are other dangers for blue whales.
Blue whales are an endangered (濒危的) species. Only 10,000 to 25,000 blue whales live in the world's oceans. It is important to protect blue whales because they play an important role in the ocean's food chain.
(1)、What are the largest animals on Earth?(2)、How much can a blue whale weigh?(3)、How long can a blue whale live?(4)、When did blue whales almost disappear?(5)、What can we do to protect blue whales? -
20、用方框中所给单词或短语的适当形式填空,使短文通顺、正确、连贯,每个单词或短语限用一次。
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Lions are one of the and most powerful animals in the world. They in Africa and some parts of Asia. These amazing animals are as the "kings of the jungle". A lion has a strong body thick fur, and its roar can be heard from far away.
Lions are good at . They usually hunt in groups, which makes more successful in catching prey. They eat other animals like zebras and antelopes. of their large size and sharp teeth, they can easily kill their prey.
However, lions are facing many problems now. Their living areas are becoming because people are cutting down forests. Some people kill lions for their fur or for fun. Lions are in . We should do something to protect these wonderful animals before it's too late.