1、专题 36 语法填空高频话题 (传统文化、中国元素) 刷大题、提能力1. （2023湖南邵阳统考三模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Based on the Chinese zodiac (十二生肖), 2023 is the year of the rabbit. The Chinese zodiac has 1 continuous cycle of 12 years. Each year is represented by a zodiac animal. It 2 (base) on astrology (占星术) and was used as a
2、way to count years in the Chinese lunar calendar in ancient times. The rabbit ranks fourth in this 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac animals. The 12 zodiac animals are rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.According to Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is a
3、ssociated 3 one of the five 4 (element): metal, wood, water, fire or earth. 2023 is the year of the water rabbit. A water rabbit year 5 (arise) every 60 years. The year of the rabbit 2023 is a very peaceful year 6 (welcome) with open arms. We need to retreat to a quiet and peaceful place 7 (heal) ou
4、r wounds and wind down after all we had to endure in the previous year. It is a time 8 we have to keep ourselves in check and not become lazy.The Chinese horoscope (星象) tells us that the year of the rabbit will be calm and at peace. In Chinese culture, the rabbit is thought to be the 9 (lucky) anima
5、l of the 12 animals of the zodiac. It signifies 10 (forgive), grace and beauty.2.（2023河南开封统考三模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Museum of Chinese Australian History in the heart of Melbournes Chinatown is not only a landmark but also a place 11 Chinese from near and far can know about their herit
6、age and perhaps even their ancestry. The museum, a kilometer or so north of the Yara River, has a collection of more than 8, 000 exhibits 12 (reflect) Chinese Australian heritage, including an English phrase book dating back to 1857. The phrase book, 13 (translate) into Mandarin and Cantonese, shows
7、 how to communicate in a range of situations across 14 language divide, helping immigrants find their way in Australia, says Mark Wang, CEO of the museum. Wang, one of those who 15 (attend) the museums opening ceremony in 1985, is a descendant of Chinese gold rush 16 (prospector) who came to Austral
8、ia to seek their fortune between 1851 and the late 1860s. “The core value of the museum is to build a 17 (harmony) society for all the people who have Chinese ancestry in their lineage (血脉) or anyone hoping to be a part of the society,” Wang says. Many of the museums visitors take part in conference
9、s held 18 (regular), trying to find out something about their ancestors, he says. One visitor says: “Im Vietnamese Australian 19 have a Chinese lineage from my grandfathers side. Ive never been to China, so whenever a traditional festival comes, I join in those traditional practices. It makes me fee
10、l closer 20 my grandfather.”3.（2023河北校联考三模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Traditional Fitness Qigong Wins Hearts of Young ChineseNo one could have expected that slow-moving Qigong 21 (become) popular among Chinese young people in the past several years. Short videos of young Chinese doing tradition
11、al fitness Qigong have flooded video websites, among 22 a video of Baduanjin has been played for more than 10 million times and received over 6, 000 comments on a video sharing platform targeting young people.Baduanjin is one of the oldest fitness 23 (method) to stay healthy in China, originally cre
12、ated over 800 years ago during the Song Dynasty. The name refers 24 how the eight individual movements provide a soft quality for the movement of the body.Compared with more 25 (physical) demanding sports such as the ball games or swimming, Baduanjin is slow and usually accompanied by restful music,
13、 so it used to be considered as the sport 26 (intend) for the elders. However, not requiring much space, equipment or time, its perfect for office workers, as they often suffer from back and neck pain caused by 27 (sit) in front of computers for hours.“Ive been doing Baduanjin for a couple of months
14、, which makes 28 (I) sleep well and get strong,” 29 young netizen commented below the video. “I owe big thanks to Baduanjin as it offers a much 30 (good) lifestyle.”4.（2023河南校联考模拟预测）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Peking Opera is no stranger to the cinema. In 1905, the first Chinese movie ever made,
15、 The Battle of Dingjunshan, 31 (feature) a recording of a Peking Opera show with the same title performed by the celebrated master Tan Xinpei (1847-1917) .Movies featuring the art form were popular in the 1930s and 1940s. Famous masters starred in films, 32 have become valuable material for research
16、ers. In the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionary-themed modern Peking Opera theatrical productions became 33 (increasing) popular.In 2011, the government-supported Peking Opera Film Project was launched, bringing together top artists and movie studios 34 (transform) classic shows into feature-length movie
17、s.A total of 16 Peking Opera companies, schools and film studios 35 (join) the project since it started, 36 more than 60 leading artists have starred in the 19 Peking Opera movies that have been shot.Yin Xiaodong, president of the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts, said, “The big screen highl
18、ights facial 37 (expression), movements and detailed gestures made by Peking Opera performers 38 (give) audiences a clearer view of the ancient art form. Moreover, as there are only a limited number of seats in 39 (tradition) theatres, cinematic versions overcome the limitations of time and space.”T
19、he film The Jewelry Purse, adapted 40 the classic work performed by Peking Opera master Cheng Yanqiu (1904-1958), is the latest movie listed in the Peking Opera Film Project.5.（2023广东江门新会陈经纶中学校考三模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The Chinese couplet(对联) refers to two poetic lines obeying certain rul
20、es, often written on red paper for 41 (appreciate). The couplet is a form of Chinese literature 42 varies in content and style. Some express peoples love to their motherland, some describe the beauty of nature, 43 some convey best wishes for the coming year.Chinese couplets originated in the Five Dy
21、nasties, and 44 (become) widespread in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was a custom for people 45 (hang) peach wood charms to drive away evil spirits during the Spring Festival. Nowadays, couplets are used 46 a similar way.It was said that the 47 (early) couplet was written by Meng Chang, king of Ho
22、ushu State and it was 48 (extreme) popular in the Northern Song Dynasty. Since the Ming Dynasty, being able to write couplets 49 (regard) as a mark of the cultured life of scholars.The couplet has two equal-length lines. However, the number of 50 (character) in each line can be from four to seven or
23、 more. The first and the second lines have opposite tone patterns. The last character of the first line is of an oblique tone(仄声), and its opposite in the second line, of a level tone(平声).6.（2023广东揭阳高三校联考阶段练习）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The drum has accompanied Chinese civilization for thousands
24、 of years and has a deep spiritual connotation (内涵) which takes its existence far beyond a musical instrument. Confucius regarded the “Drum Dance” 51 (high). It is also the origin of the Chinese phrase “guwu” which means “encourage” in English.The 52 (early) reference to the drum in China is in the
25、Pottery Age. The Zhou Dynasty established the drum music institution that was responsible for the management of 53 (official) known as “drum men” and developed a complete drum music system. From then on, drums came to be used 54 ancient Chinese practices such as sacrifice, military, labor and other
26、activities.In ancient China, agriculture was the main form of production and drums 55 (consider)indispensable (不可或缺的) for a good harvest. Since the sound of drums echoes 56 of thunder, it was believed that 57 (play) drums could attract rain. So the instrument was used to pray to the gods for good we
27、ather and to “communicate” with them. In each year, the emperor held a ceremony 58 (respect) heaven and earth, and drum music was heard alongside.Drums also played 59 important part in the war. It had been used as a military booster for a long time.The prosperity of drum culture reflects the 60 (sta
28、ble) and prosperity of Chinese society. For thousands of years, drums have been played in the backdrop as the society lives in peace and contentment.7.（2023宁夏银川银川一中校联考二模）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。About 200,000 students in the US are learning Chinese, starting “Mandarin Fever”.“Chinese grammar
29、is not difficult 61 (learn) and its word order is very similar 62 English. But the writing system and tones are the 63 (hard) part of the language”, said Adam Murray, an American who went regularly to Chinese lessons 64 only Mandarin was spoken. Kracke, whose Chinese name is Li Xiaoyu, learned from
30、a Chinese teacher how to play guzheng, a Chinese stringed musical instrument, 65 (hope) that she could get to know more about the Chinese culture. Nicholas Goldring, a graduate of a university in Texas, 66 (make) it his life goal to master Chinese since he was a child.During 2023 Chinese New Year, a
31、n event 67 (mean) to help foreigners understand and have 68 good grasp of Chinese language and culture attracted many foreign 69 (participate).In todays world, many issues cannot be avoided around China. This is 70 Mandarin is widely learned all over the world.8.（2023湖南邵阳市第二中学校考模拟预测）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1
32、个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。By drawing patterns on the surface of a cup of tea, Zhang Zhifeng, a practitioner of chabaixi, displayed a special Chinese tea trick in a recent TV drama, 71 (arouse)great interest among ordinary people due to its apparent 72 (similar) with modern latte art (咖啡拉花艺术).Chabaixi, with
33、73 name Shuidanqing, can create endless patterns such as bamboos and mountains or even calligraphy. It is different from making latte because people use clear water as the object 74 (put) into the cup instead of milk. But when the water 75 (touch) the surface of whipped (搅打起泡沫的) tea, it turns into a
34、 white color and disappears in 20 minutes. The process before the drawing is known as the tea-making technique, diancha, 76 quality is crucial to whether patterns can be successfully produced later.Chabaixi 77 (list) as part of Chinas Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017, after it was recovered by Z
35、hang Zhifeng, who started researching the origins of chabaixi in 78 1980s and brought the technique back in 2009 after decades of trials and practice.“Chabaixi, as one of the 79 (vary) forms of tea-making techniques in China, gives us a window into peoples lifestyle in the Song Dynasty, a period of
36、time when leisure activities in some ways resemble 80 we have now. It would be a shame to let it fade. This technique must be passed on to the next generations so they can understand its history,” Zhang said.9.（2023湖南长沙雅礼中学校考二模）阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Since the pre-Qin period, Chengdu 81 (b
37、e) an important cultural town in China. But 82 really sets the city apart, culturally, is its opera. 83 important aspect of Sichuan Opera is the magic of “face changing” where vividly coloured masks are changed within the blink of an eye. In opera gardens and tea houses across the town, audiences 84
38、 (want) a glimpse of the local culture love to drink tea while listening to Sichuan Opera and watching face changing. It is believed that “face changing” has its roots in 85 (evolve). Early humans 86 (need) strategies to avoid fierce animals and foreign invaders. Often, aggressive facial gestures an
39、d non-verbal cues were part of it. The Sichuan Opera is said 87 (bring) this range of emotions on stage. Once the performance starts, the actor keeps pulling down one mask 88 another in swift movements to convey different emotions. 89 (astonish), no matter how close one is to the stage, they just ca
40、nt tell how the masks change. In fact, the different kinds of characters and personalities that Sichuan Opera brings alive can 90 (find) among common people. This is why its emotions will continue to resonate with people for a long time.10.（2023广东佛山校考三模）阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Dressed in lo
41、ng robes, a crowd of young people wanders around royal gardens, with their flowing sleeves (衣袖) 91 (gentle) swaying in the breeze. They are not actors nor actresses in a movie set, but Hanfu fans in a themed event held in Beijing. “Over a decade ago, Hanfu fashion was a subculture, but relevant 92 (
42、activity) often draw thousands of participants these days,” said Liu Xiang, an organizer of the event. Hanfu, 93 was a traditional style of clothing 94 (wear) by the Han people, nowadays enjoys a growing 95 (popular) among young Chinese people, including Liu. Liu is a co-founder of a Hanfu community
43、 in Beijing. This community, called Hua Yan Hui, 96 (found) in 2011 following a Hanfu revival (复兴) movement that emerged from growing cultural confidence and the desire 97 (express) national identity. Since then, Liu has been volunteering to support the group. “My passion 98 Hanfu came from two of m
44、y friends who love traditional Chinese clothing,” Liu said. Her interest grew as she learned more about 99 culture behind it and acquired her first Hanfu costume. Currently, more and more young people wear the adjusted Hanfu with the belief 100 the best way to preserve tradition is to adapt it to mo
45、dern life.11.（2023全国高考真题）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。I arrived in Beijing three weeks ago; a native Iowan of the United States far from the land-locked Midwestern state I call home. I was eager 101 (experience) all the differences life back home never gave me. Yet soon after 102 (I) arrival I no
46、ticed some similarities, although it was laughable at first to try and compare Iowa City, where I live, 103 a population of 70,000people, and Beijing, which has about 20 million people.I soon recognized our common love for noodles. In Beijing noodles 104 (be) a part of the traditional everyday diet
47、and an essential part of northern Chinese 105 (dish). Im happy to report that noodles continue to be a part of my meals and are just as affordable.Iowans know a lot about rural life as an 106 (agriculture) state and depend on it, like China, for jobs. Iowa is also known for raising quality pigs, 107
48、 we love to eat and so do people in China. It is reported that pork makes up nearly three-fourths of the total meat 108 (consume) annually in China and Iowa is the 109 (large) pork producer in the US.I suppose 110 a Beijinger sat down next to an Iowan on the subway, it would turn to be an interestin
49、g conversation.12.（2023安徽合肥一六八中学校考三模）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Paper cutting is a traditional Chinese art with a history of over two thousand years. It is for celebrations, festivals and home decoration, often with red color, 111 is the lucky color in China.Paper cutting has become one of art
50、forms since the 112 (invent) of paper in the Han Dynasty. It was popular in the royal palaces and noble houses as 113 favorite pastime (消遣) among ladies. Later, during the 7th and 13th centuries, it was 114 (wide) spread in folk festivals and celebrations.The main tools for paper cutting are scissor
51、s and knives. For the scissor, several pieces of paper 115 (lay) together. The theme is then cut. For the knife, several layers of paper are put on a soft foundation 116 (consist) of a mixture of tallow and ashes.Arts come from life and serve life, so 117 (do) paper cutting. The bright red, green or
52、 light blue paper cuttings are often used 118 (add) merry atmosphere to the festivals or celebrations. 119 they are often found in wedding ceremonies or festivals in China. Today, people often like to decorate their windows, walls, mirrors, lanterns and doors with 120 (color) paper-cuts. In Chinese culture, it can reflect many aspects of life, such as prosperity, health, or harvest.
