中考英语专项训练中国文化专项
一．完形填空（共2小题）
1． China is a large country.Each different part of China has its own special（1）art.They usually try to show the important things in life，such as love，beauty and family.According to Chinese history，sky （2）were first used by Zhuge Kongming.He sent them out to （3）for help when in trouble.When the lanterns are lit（被点亮），they slowly rise into the air like small hot﹣air balloons for all to see.They are seen as bright symbols of happy wishes and good luck.
Paper cutting has been around （4）over 1500 years.Paper cutting sounds very easy，but it can be （5）to do.Among all kinds of paper cuttings，the most common ones are flowers and animals.During the Spring Festival，they are put on windows，doors and walls as （6）of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Chinese clay art（泥塑艺术） is very famous around the world.（7）the clay pieces are very small，they look very real.The pieces are usually cute children or lively （8）from the Chinese fairy tale（童话故事） or a historical story.The pieces are carefully shaped by （9）.After drying，they are fired at a very high heat.They are then polished（抛光） and painted.It takes several weeks to （10）everything.These small pieces of clay show the love that Chinese people have for life and beauty.
（1）A.traditional | B.usual | C.final | D.daily |
（2）A.baskets | B.lanterns | C.planes | D.ships |
（3）A.cut | B.leave | C.ask | D.shake |
（4）A.for | B.in | C.at | D.since |
（5）A.dangerous | B.difficult | C.noisy | D.careful |
（6）A.chances | B.shapes | C.symbols | D.prizes |
（7）A.Though | B.So | C.When | D.After |
（8）A.managers | B.heroes | C.teachers | D.students |
（9）A.leg | B.arm | C.foot | D.hand |
（10）A.spell | B.sell | C.complete | D.raise |
2．
Stories and art of Chinese fans
You may think you can't live through summer（1）air conditioners.But in ancient China，hand fans（风扇；扇子）were almost the only ones to help people keep cool.
Chinese people started to use hand fans over 2，000（2）ago.The fans came in different shapes，such（3）round and square.They（4）from all kinds of materials.Palm leaf fan （薄葵扇）were cheap and easy to make.Feather fans （羽毛扇） showed the owner's high status.Sandal wood fans （檀香扇）（5）send out a sweet smell.
Later，hand fans became far（6）than something that could cool you down.
They developed into art works，in which tuanshan （round fans） and zheshan （folded fans） were the most common.
In the shape of a full moon，tuanshan was（7）made of silk.It had beautiful birds and flowers on it.Women，especially those in the imperial palace （皇宫），liked to use it.Meanwhile，men，especially the literati （文人），used zheshan.The literati liked it（8）zheshan was made of paper and they could paint and write poems on it.It was a way for them（9）off their ability in literature，painting and handwriting.Almost（10）could be painted on zheshan.
Today，Chinese people still use these fans，but many people don't write or paint on them anymore.Next time when you are waving a fan，you may think of the stories behind it.
（1）A.in | B.on | C.with | D.without |
（2）A.moth | B.months | C.year | D.years |
（3）A.in | B.as | C.for | D.with |
（4）A.make | B.are made | C.made | D.were made |
（5）A.could | B.can | C.must | D.needed |
（6）A.many | B.more | C.most | D.the most |
（7）A.usually | B.usual | C.lucky | D.luckily |
（8）A.until | B.although | C.because | D.unless |
（9）A.show | B.shown | C.showing | D.to show |
（10）A.something | B.anything | C.somebody | D.anybody |
二．阅读理解（共8小题）
3．Can knots be a form of art？It is in China.It is used for decoration（装饰） on clothing or to hang on a wall.Skilled knot artists make knots that you might see sold in stores that you can take back with you.
What Is a Chinese Knot？
A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven（编织） from a single length of rope to be different shapes.Most knots have two cords（粗线） entering the knot from the top and two leaving from the bottom.Each kind of knot is named after its shape or the symbolic meaning that it carries.
Knot artists can use different colors，but they prefer deep red ones.The color red means good luck in China.
________
At first，people may have made them to record information before people started to write.One hundred thousand year old tools have been discovered that were probably used to tie and untie knots.
It is known that they were used for artistic decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty （618﹣907）.The traditional art form was carried on by people as part of their culture.
Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots
Even today，Chinese knots are rich in symbolic meaning，and they hold value when given as gifts or passed down through families.For example，in ancient times and even now，lovers may give a knot as a symbol of their love.The "true love knot" and the "double happiness knot" are given or used at weddings to express love and growing old together.
Along with being symbolic gifts or messages，knots are still used if people wear traditional Chinese clothing.They are used as jewelry such as earrings and necklaces.
（1）According to the passage，a Chinese knot .
A.is made of rope and silk
B.is named after the artist
C.can be seen on clothes or on the wall
D.has different colors especially purple
（2）What can be best put in the blank "________"？
A.The History of Chinese Knot
B.The Importance of Chinese Knot
C.The Shapes of Chinese Knot
D.The Popularity of Chinese Knot
（3）What was the Chinese knot used for at first？
A.Writing letters.
B.Decorating houses.
C.Expressing love.
D.Recording information.
（4）How does the writer explain Ancient and Modern Use of Artistic Knots？
A.By asking questions.
B.By listing numbers.
C.By giving examples.
D.By showing pictures.
4． Yuhang oil paper umbrellas have a history of more than 230 years.But in the 1970s，it was out of production as steel﹣ribbed（钢骨的）umbrellas became more popular.
In 2015，Liu Weixue gave up a well﹣paid job as a designer to learn from his grandfather the traditional art of making Yuhang oil paper umbrellas."I fell in love with the art at a very young age.I want to bring it to life，"Liu said."When it rains，someone uses the umbrella—that's what I want to see."
There are more than 70 steps，including making bamboo ribs and pasting（糊）papers.It takes at least a week to make an umbrella.After mastering（掌握）the skills，Liu opened a studio（工作室）and worked with local umbrella﹣making masters（大师）.
Liu improved the oil paper umbrellas to win the hearts of young people.As the traditional paper breaks easily，he started to use thicker paper.In a test，his umbrellas were opened and closed 1，000 times without breaking.He uses a lighter kind of bamboo to make the ribs，so the umbrellas weigh less.As young people like hand﹣painted pictures，he invites painters to draw patterns which are not only from traditional culture but also from modern cartoon characters.
Since online shopping is popular，Liu opened an online shop to sell umbrellas.Itnow has over 80，000 followers.Still，Liu doesn't hurry.To ensure（确保）quality，his studio makes only 1，000 umbrellas each year.
Liu hopes the art will be passed on（传承）.He goes to local schools to teach students and shows up at events in different places to promote（推广）the art.
（1）How long have people in Yuhang made oil paper umbrellas？
A.For almost 230 years.
B.For over 230 years.
C.Since 1970s.
D.Since 2015.
（2）To win the hearts of young people，Liu Weixue .
①uses thinner paper
②makes the umbrellas weigh less
③draws patterns of traditional culture only
④invites painters to draw hand﹣painted pictures on the umbrella
A.①②
B.②③
C.①③
D.②④
（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？
A.Oil paper umbrellas are easy to make.
B.Liu Weixue learned the art from his father.
C.Liu Weixue's studio makes 10，000 umbrellas each year.
D.Liu Weixue hopes to promote the art as best as he can.
（4）In Paragraph 5，what does the underlined word"it"refer（代指） to？
A.Online shopping.
B.An online shop.
C.An oil paper umbrella.
D.A local school.
（5）What is the main idea of the passage？
A.The story of Liu Weixue's grandfather.
B.The fans of Liu Weixue's online shop.
C.The steps of making oil paper umbrellas.
D.Liu Weixue's efforts to pass on the art of oil paper umbrellas.
