1、课时质量评价(七)必修第二册UNIT 1CULTURAL HERITAGE题型组合练阅读理解语法填空. 阅读理解AExperience Native American CultureIf youd like to experience native American culture and appreciate its staying power, the followings can be your best choices.Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterLocated in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the IPCC highlights
2、 the culture of the states 19 pueblos (印第安人村庄). Every weekend, dancers of Zuni pueblo perform in the centers square. Theres a museum, an annual film festival, a caf serving authentic pueblo food like fry bread, and a worldclass research library open to the public.American Indian Film FestivalThe old
3、est and best known festival in the country mainly shows movies about the stories of Americas original people. There are screenings, group discussions and an awards ceremony. Past guests have included director Chris Eyre, actors Adam Beach, and Chaske Spencer. The festival runs for nine days in Novem
4、ber in San Francisco. Tickets are reserved at AIFFs website or by email.Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day PowwowAmong two dozen US cities and one state observing Indigenous Peoples Day currently, Berkeley, California was the first city in the country to turn Columbus Day into a celebration of Native A
5、mericans. The annual event features traditional dancing, retailers selling native crafts and food, and a blessing of the grounds.Petroglyph National MonumentOne of the largest petroglyph (岩石雕刻) sites in North America is on a cliff overlooking the suburbs of Albuquerque, New Mexico. There, native peo
6、ples scratched thousands of mysterious shapes and drawings of animals and humans into the stones between 400 and 2,000 years ago. When the Spanish travelled through in the 16th century, they added their initials to the Indians sacred stones. Its a visual record of the conflict of cultures.【语篇解读】本文是一
7、篇应用文。文章介绍了体验美国本土文化的四个最佳去处。1. Where can visitors interested in films and dancing go?A. India.B. Berkeley.C. Albuquerque.D. San Francisco.C细节理解题。根据Indian Pueblo Cultural Center部分中的“Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the IPCC highlights the culture of the states 19 pueblos (印第安人村庄). Every weekend, dan
8、cers of Zuni pueblo perform in the centers square.”和“Theres a museum, an annual film festival .”可知,Albuquerque 的Zuni印第安人村庄的舞者会在中心广场表演,而且也有年度电影节,所以对电影和舞蹈感兴趣的游客可以去Albuquerque。故选C。2. How can visitors get tickets to AIFF?A. By booking online.B. By making a call.C. By going there in person.D. By sending
9、a text message.A细节理解题。根据American Indian Film Festival部分中的“Tickets are reserved at AIFFs website or by email.”可知,因为电影票可以通过网站或电子邮件预订,也就是说游客可以在网络上预定AIFF的票。故选A。3. Which is TRUE about the PNM?A. Its located below a cliff in Albuquerque.B. The sculptures are easy to understand now.C. The Spanish once dest
10、royed some sculptures.D. The sculptures reflect the conflict between cultures.D细节理解题。根据Petroglyph National Monument部分中的“When the Spanish travelled through in the 16th century, they added their initials to the Indians sacred stones. Its a visual record of the conflict of cultures.”可知,Petroglyph Natio
11、nal Monument的这些雕塑反映了文化之间的冲突。由此可知,选项D的描述正确。故选D。B(2021湖南湘潭高三模拟)Embroidery (刺绣) is an important art form in Chinese culture. People often embroider handkerchiefs, bed covers, tablecloths and dresses. Shu embroidery is one of the most famous embroidery styles in China. Its known for its strong expressio
12、n and smooth needlework.The characteristics are greatly influenced by geographical environment, customs and cultures. Called the “Land of Abundance”, Sichuan Province is rich in grain production. The people of this area also enjoy a slow lifestyle. So when embroidering, they are usually patient and
13、willing to spend time pursuing the forms complexity and elegance. This could also be a reason why Shu embroidery was listed as a nationallevel intangible cultural heritage in 2006.Making beautiful Shu embroidery products is never easy.It requires superb workmanship. Meng Dezhi, 59, was born to a fam
14、ily of embroiderers. She was one of the most talented employees at the Chengdu Shu embroidery factory. Even so, the long and repetitive nature of the process often challenges her. And in winter, when her hands and feet are freezing, things become more difficult. But her love for the work has encoura
15、ged Meng to continue. Even for an experienced master like Meng, finishing a piece requires several days or even a few months.“These experiences may sometimes discourage me, but the love for Shu embroidery always gives me motivation to continue,” said Meng.Meng has also popularised the culture of Shu
16、 embroidery when the tradition was at risk of declining.Many cheap products are made by modern machines. In 2005, the factory Meng worked in was forced to close. To make a living and pass along the traditional technique, Meng rented a small space of 10 square metres to teach Shu embroidery skills to
17、 the kids and young people.“In the early days, I set up the company just for survival, but now I really feel that I have the responsibility to pass on Shu embroidery skills to young people. It is like sowing a seed who knows which of them will become an inheritor (继承人) or guardian of our culture in
18、the future?” she told China Daily.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了蜀绣的传承。蜀绣是中国最著名的刺绣之一,也是中华文化的一种重要的艺术形式,蜀绣被列为国家级非物质文化遗产。4. What is special about Shu embroidery?A. It mainly features images of animals.B. It is complex and delicate in workmanship.C. It affects local lifestyles in Sichuan Province.D. Its develope
19、d from traditional Chinese paintings.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“pursuing the forms complexity and elegance. This could also be a reason why Shu embroidery was listed as a nationallevel intangible cultural heritage in 2006”可知,蜀绣的做工复杂而又精致,是其列为国家非物质文化遗产的原因。也可推断为是其特殊的地方。故选B。5. What makes Meng Dezhi stick to embroid
20、ering?A. The nature of Shu embroidery.B. The passion for Shu embroidery.C. The influence of her family tradition.D. The profits from Shu embroidery products.B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“But her love for the work has encouraged Meng to continue.”和第五段再次提到的“the love for Shu embroidery always gives me motivation to c
21、ontinue”可知,虽然蜀绣制作很不容易,但Meng对蜀绣的热爱让她坚持了下来。故选B。6. What does the underlined word“It”in the last paragraph refer to?A. Setting up a company for a living.B. Renting a 10squaremetre space.C. Making cheap products with modern machines.D. Teaching Shu embroidery skills to the young generation.D代词指代题。根据上文“I
22、really feel that I have the responsibility to pass on Shu embroidery skills to young people”可知,It所在的句子意思是“向年轻人传授蜀绣技艺就像播下一颗种子谁知道他们中谁会成为我们文化的继承者或守护者?”It 在此是指“向年轻人传授蜀绣技艺”。故选D。7. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Art Made with Modern MachinesB. The History of Shu EmbroideryC.
23、Passing on Needlepoint PerfectionD. A Talented Shu Embroidery EmployeeC标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了蜀绣的特点和Meng对于此项技艺的传承,选项C形象地体现了文章中心,故应为本文的最佳标题。故选C。CHidden in the rolling mountains of the southeast Chinese province of Fujian is a series of giant multistoried homes built with wood and defended with mud walls. Mostl
24、y built between the 15th and 20th centuries, these shared homes purposefully nestle among tea, tobacco, rice fields and thick forests of pine and bamboo.These structures are known as the Fujian Tulou. Throughout history, their residents have mostly been Hakka migrants in southern China who originate
25、d from lands next to the Yellow River. Population pressures created conflicts between the Hakka and their neighbours, so they built their homes to double as fortification (防御) structures.Walls are up to 5 feet thick and can reach 60 feet high. Defensive features include iron gates, underground escap
26、e tunnels, tiled roofs, a water well, and a backup stock of grains and livestock in the event of a lengthy conflict. The buildings, usually three to four stories, are symmetrical (对称的) in their shapes this means that in the event of a conflict there are no blind spots.While tulou translates as “eart
27、hen building” in Chinese, the construction materials are made up of far more than just mud. The foundations of the structures are made of local river stones and the walls are made of fine mud sourced from rice fields. The mud is reinforced (加固) with bamboo mixed with sand and lime, and then compacte
28、d (压实) with a thick stick.While similar in layout, each tulou is unique. The Yuchang Building, built in 1308, is the oldest and tallest and known for its tilted pillars, some of which lean at a sharp 15degree angle. The Hegui Building is the largest rectangular(矩形的)one, covering an area of nearly 1,
29、300 square metres. The Chengqi Building is the most massive in size, with about 400 rooms.Because of the economic draw of the neighbouring cities, theres been a great loss of residents over the last 25 years. Today the structures that once housed thousands of people are only home to a couple of doze
30、n permanent residents, most of them elderly. In 2008, 46 tulou were given World Heritage status by UNESCO. The growth of tourism in the area not only has kept the buildings from being destroyed, but also has promoted local businesses and allowed tulou to remain living and functional relics.【语篇解读】本文是
31、一篇说明文。文章介绍了福建土楼的特点和功能,还介绍了福建土楼的现状。8. Whats the original purpose of Hakkas building tulou?A. To live in harmony with nature.B. To make themselves more space to live.C. To protect them from being attacked.D. To attract visitors to appreciate the scenery.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Population pressures created conf
32、licts between the Hakka and their neighbours, so they built their homes to double as fortification (防御) structures.”可知,福建土楼最初的功能就是起防御作用,即保护自己免受攻击。故选C。9. What function do the symmetrical shapes of the buildings have?A. To keep the buildings balanced.B. To increase the space to live in.C. To make the
33、buildings more attractive.D. To ensure they can attack enemies in all directions.D细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The buildings, usually three to four stories, are symmetrical (对称的) in their shapes this means that in the event of a conflict there are no blind spots.”可知,福建土楼修建成这种形状是为了在战争中可以全方位攻击敌人。故选D。10. How many d
34、ifferent tulou buildings are mentioned in Paragraph 5?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.D. Only one.A细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The Yuchang Building”“The Hegui Building”以及“The Chengqi Building”可知,本段提到了这三种土楼。故选A。11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The traditional structures have perfect defensive systems.B. T
35、he tourism in the area benefits the structures significantly.C. All the permanent residents in the structures now are the elderly.D. The traditional structures are disappearing with economic development.B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The growth of tourism in the area not only has kept the buildings from being dest
36、royed, but also has promoted local businesses and allowed tulou to remain living and functional relics.”可知,旅游业让福建土楼得以保留。由此推断出,旅游业对于福建土楼影响重大。故选B。. 语法填空(2022全国重点中学模拟)The Great Wall gained the honour of being one demonstration case for protection 1. and conservation from UNESCO at the 44th Session of t
37、he World Heritage (遗产) Committee. The World Heritage Center believes that China 2. has taken (take) active and effective measures for the Great Wall in recent years, 3. which aim to make sure its outstanding universal value is properly protected. A Chinese expert said it is 4. definitely (definite)
38、an acknowledgement of Chinas increasingly important role in international heritage affairs. The total 5. length (long) of the Great Wall is 21,196.18 kilometres, and the Great Wall 6. built (build) during the Ming Dynasty (1368 1644) is 8,851.8 kilometres long. Located in Beijings suburban Huairou D
39、istrict, the Jiankou section is one of the most 7. dangerous (danger) parts of the Great Wall and is known by hikers 8. as “the wild Great Wall”. But some parts have been damaged due to natural disasters and human activities, 9. requiring (require) repairs and reinforcement (加固)According to Zhang Jianwei, a professor of Peking University, in the future, more attention 10. will be paid (pay) to research and protection of heritage communities and sites, as well as to scientific and technical support and protection.