1、Unit 1 Cultural Heritage一、阅读理解A中华文化/2023贵州适应性测试Dunhuang， an oasis of culture surrounded by the vast sands of the Gobi Desert， served as a shelter for ancient weary Silk Road travelers 1，000 years ago. Carved into the cliffs high above the Dachuan River， the Mogao Grottoes in Gansu Province consist o
2、f the largest， richest and longest used treasure houses of traditional art in the world， inspiring young artists to this very day.Inside the grottoes， murals（壁画） painted with minerals have stood the test of time， still shining brightly and brilliantly. To carry forward this painting technique， Lian
3、Yang， an artist in her 30s， decided to make the traditional art increasingly known among younger generations. She once worked only on ink and digital painting， but soon felt creatively stuck. Then she learned about mineral color painting and made it the focus of her career.The traditional Chinese pa
4、inting technique was commonly used before the Tang Dynasty. However， the skill gradually faded from the central Chinese artistic landscape after the Song Dynasty when literati（文人学士） ink painting boomed（迅速发展）.I want to pour more of my own ideas into creations and find an artistic expression that cann
5、ot be easily replaced with modern technologies， although the costs of handmade art are higher and it requires more time than digital creation， Lian Yang said.As a modern artist， Lian Yang does not limit herself by strictly following tradition. She has cooperated with the operator of mobile game King
6、 of Glory， creating works in Dunhuang fresco style. She also frequently posts short videos covering the creative process of mineral color artworks across different Chinese social media， attracting many young people.Lian Yang hopes mineral art can be integrated into movies， online games and even the
7、metaverse， an integrated network of 3D virtual worlds.莲羊为了让传统艺术越来越多地为年轻一代所知，坚持不懈地发扬岩彩这种传统绘画形式。【词语积累】fade v.逐渐消逝，逐渐消失replace v.代替，（用）替换cooperate v.合作integrate v.（使）合并，成为一体；（使）加入1. What can we learn about the Mogao Grottoes？A. They were carved under the Dachuan River.B. They serve as a shelter for tra
8、velers.C. They give young artists ideas for creation.D. Theyre viewed as the treasure house of modern art.解析C细节理解题。由第一段中的the Mogao Grottoes.inspiring young artists to this very day可知，莫高窟为年轻艺术家提供创作灵感，故选C项。2. Why did Lian Yang initially focus on mineral color painting？A. To spread culture.B. To make a
9、 breakthrough.C. To attract the media.D. To conduct research.解析B推理判断题。由第二段中的She once worked only.the focus of her career可知，莲羊是在创作进入瓶颈的情况下转向岩彩的，那么莲羊此举是为了能有所突破，故选B项。3. Which word can best describe Lian Yang？A. Grateful.B. Honest.C. Innocent.D. Determined.解析D推理判断题。由第四段中的I want to pour more of my own id
10、eas into creations.it requires more time than digital creation可知，她想把更多自己的想法融入到创作中，找到一种现代技术无法轻易取代的艺术表达方式，尽管手工艺术的成本更高，而且比数字创作需要更多的时间。由此可推知，莲羊是一个意志坚定的人，故选D项。4. What is the text mainly about？A. Promoting traditional art.B. Traveling in Dunhuang.C. Teaching color painting.D. Making short videos.解析A主旨大意题。
11、通读全文可知，本文主要介绍莲羊为了让传统艺术越来越多地为年轻一代所知，坚持不懈地发扬岩彩这种传统绘画形式，故选A项。B中华文化/2024安徽六校入学素质测试Whats the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of wheat straw？ Most people would probably just see it as a pile of waste in a farmers field. However， Wu Cui， an intangible cultural inheritor， can turn the st
12、raw left over from harvested wheat into beautiful and eye-catching functional artworks.The earliest straw-woven（草编的） products were discovered at Hemudu Cultural Ruins， a Neolithic cultural site located in Zhejiang Province. The Book of Rites， one of the classical works of Confucianism， also records
13、that there were already mats made of cattail grass and professional straw-weaving craftsmen during the Zhou Dynasty.Straw weaving is a method of manufacturing daily items or artworks. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008.Wu explains the process of straw weaving： Selection
14、 of materials is the first step of a complicated， time-consuming and labor-intensive process that can take weeks or even months to complete. You need to sketch the piece on paper， which requires drawing skills. Next comes the weaving， shaping and preserving of the work. Even by following that proces
15、s， it does not mean that you will always create a good piece of work， and the hardest part is to make it lifelike.In the past， straw-woven items could be found almost in every household in the countryside， such as straw hats and straw shoes， because they were practical in everyday life. But due to t
16、he impact of industrialization， manufactured goods have replaced such products， which yield low profits， and there are only about 100 individuals engaging in the work across the country. The world has changed， and craftsmen need to transcend practicality（实用性） and pursue the beauty and artistry of st
17、raw culture to help the craft survive and thrive， Wu says.From her perspective， straw weaving should respond to peoples needs and preferences， while still drawing inspiration from traditional culture. Craftspeople should make a great effort to grasp the trends and opportunities of the times to creat
18、e new and relevant products， she says. When asked about her plans， Wu says she wants to dig deeper into local traditional culture and create cultural creative products by developing the straw-weaving technique.随着工业化的发展，用麦秸秆做的草编产品渐渐淡出人们的生活。2008年草编工艺申遗成功。非遗传承人吴翠呼吁草编手艺人要不断创新。【词语积累】pop into ones mind突然出
19、现在脑海中intangible adj.无形的inheritor n.继承人craftsman n.工匠，手艺人manufacture vt.生产，制造heritage n.遗产complicated adj.复杂的，难懂的individual n.个人engage in参加，从事perspective n.观点，态度1. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about straw-woven products？A. Their major uses.B. Their cultural value.C. Their historical origins.D
20、. Their manufacturing process.解析C细节理解题。由第二段中的The earliest straw-woven（草编的） products were discovered at Hemudu Cultural Ruins可知，最早的草编产品是在河姆渡文化遗迹发现的；再由第二段的also records that there were.craftsmen during the Zhou Dynasty可知，早在周朝时就已经有香蒲垫和专业的草编手艺人了。综上可知，本题选C项。2. Which is the toughest part for straw-weaving
21、craftsmen according to Wu Cui？A. Making the artworks vivid.B. Drawing sketches on paper.C. Selecting suitable materials.D. Preserving finished products.解析A细节理解题。由第四段的the hardest part is to make it lifelike可知，最难的部分是让作品栩栩如生，故选A项。3. What does the underlined word transcend in paragraph 5 probably mean？A
22、. Rely on.B. Go beyond.C. Cast away.D. Turn to.解析B词义猜测题。由画线词后的pursue the beauty and artistry of straw culture to help the craft survive and thrive可推知，草编手艺人要超越实用性，追求艺术与美感，故选B项。4. What can we learn from Wu Cuis opinion in the last paragraph？A. Straw-woven products are out of favor with customers.B. Pu
23、rsuing fashion should be the first priority for craftspeople.C. Local people benefit a lot from the straw-weaving technique.D. Craftsmen should innovate based on traditional culture.解析D推理判断题。由最后一段的drawing inspiration from traditional culture和Craftspeople should.create new and relevant products可推知，手艺
24、人应该在传统文化的基础上有所创新，故选D项。二、七选五2023山东济南期末检测What is heritage？ The word can be difficult to define. Heritage is always something that is passed down by families or other groups for many years. 1 It can also be the customs， traditions， and values shared by groups of people. One way to think about heritage
25、is to break it down into three groups. These are the tangible（有形的） cultural heritage， the natural heritage， and the intangible cultural heritage.2 They can include many human-made objects that hold cultural value. Some examples are national monuments and works of art. Many ancient sites are also par
26、t of this group. On a smaller scale， a family home can be part of an individuals heritage.Many parts of the natural world are also important to heritage. They can include bodies of water， plant life， landforms and more. One example is the Nile River. 3 Efforts to protect natural heritage are key in
27、many cultures.The intangible group includes any part of cultural heritage that you cant feel through touch. Maybe youve read about forms of dance， like flamenco. You might know about the music of mariachi bands. These are all examples of intangible cultural heritage. 4Exploring your own heritage can
28、 be fun. It can help you learn about yourself， your family， and your ancestors. But its also important to learn about the heritage of others. 5 It can also lead you to find things you may have in common with others！A. They are treasures that can be touched.B. What tangible items can be part of herit
29、age？C. However， heritage isnt limited to concrete objects.D. Languages， holidays and customs also make the list.E. Therefore， its difficult to protect them from fading away.F. Doing so can help you build a stronger understanding of other cultures.G. It has been part of heritage in many African natio
30、ns for centuries.本文主要介绍了遗产的三种类型，包括物质文化遗产、自然遗产和非物质文化遗产。1.CC项中的concrete objects与空前句子中的something that is passed down by families or other groups对应，且It can also be the customs.of people是对C项的进一步说明。2.B第二段主要说明物质文化遗产包含的事物有哪些，B项与此相符，可充当段落主题句。3.GG项中的in many African nations与空前句子中的the Nile River相吻合。4.D语言、节日和风俗习
31、惯都属于非物质文化遗产。这与第四段的内容吻合，故D项正确。5.FIt can also lead . common with others！与F项并列，二者说的都是了解他人遗产的好处。三、完形填空2024山东日照校际联考Ukrainian artist Olesya Galushcenko is an engineer who got into porcelain（瓷） flower making for a personal challenge. Seven years ago， she decided to 1 a project that involved using her 2， an
32、d a decorative flower bouquet（花束） caught her eye. Soon she started paying attention to cold porcelain. But she refused to 3 classes and decided to learn the 4 by herself.While 5 with porcelain， Olesya realized that in order to 6 almost perfect flower reproductions， every little part of the 7 she was
33、 copying needed to be perfect. So she 8 taking every flower apart and making moulds（模具） of every element.After making the moulds， the 9 artist created the frame of the bouquet from wire covered in tape. Everything was then 10 coated in porcelain. The porcelain masterpieces needed about a day to 11.P
34、rovided that the artist 12 from early morning until late at night， she can create one 13 in a day. Olesya Galushcenkos creations are not exactly 14 but there are always buyers lining up to buy her works.Each porcelain flower that comes out of Olesya Galushcenkos hands is one of a kind， and， if prope
35、rly cared for， can 15 forever. She recommends keeping them out of direct sunlight and excessive moisture， and carefully wiping them with a damp cloth.Olesya是一名工程师，她自学了制作瓷花，其作品很受欢迎。1. A. put asideB. put offC. take onD. take down解析C此处是说她决定做一个项目，故选C。put aside忽视，不理睬，把放一边；put off推迟，延迟；take on决定做，同意负责，承担；
36、take down 写下，记录。2. A. eyesB. handsC. strengthD. courage解析B由语境可知，Olesya参与的是手工艺品制作项目，故选B。3. A. set upB. give upC. account forD. pay for解析D由下文的decided to learn the 4 by herself可推测，Olesya想自学技艺， 因此她拒绝花钱上课。set up建起，创建；give up放弃；account for解释，说明；pay for为付费。D项符合语境。4. A. skillB. serviceC. originD. shape解析A参见
37、上题解析。skill技巧，技艺。5. A. matchingB. playingC. experimentingD. battling解析C此处表示当她用瓷进行尝试时， 故选C。6. A. observeB. achieveC. restoreD. maintain解析B此处说的是想获得几乎完美的瓷花， 故选B。observe看到，注意到，观察到；achieve实现，（尤指经过努力）取得，获得；restore恢复；maintain维持，保持。7. A. flowersB. moldsC. toolsD. leaves解析A由上文的Olesya realized that in order to
38、 6 almost perfect flower reproductions可知，本题选A。8. A. admittedB. avoidedC. delayedD. started解析D于是她开始（started）把每朵花拆开，每一部分都做出模具，故选D。admit承认；avoid避免；delay延迟，延期。9. A. proudB. optimisticC. talentedD. anxious解析C由语境可知，Olesya是个有天赋的艺术家，故选C。proud自豪的；optimistic乐观的，乐观主义的；talented有天资的，有才能的；anxious焦虑的，不安的，担心的。10. A
39、. roughlyB. carefullyC. temporarilyD. hurriedly解析B由常识可知，往每样东西上涂瓷的动作应该是小心翼翼地进行的， 故选B。roughly粗略地，大致上；carefully小心地，仔细地；temporarily暂时地，临时地；hurriedly匆忙地。11. A. dryB. copyC. displayD. sell解析A此处是说制作完成后，瓷花需要约一天的时间变干， 故选A。12. A. drawsB. comesC. carvesD. works解析D此处是说这位艺术家从清早工作到深夜，故选D。13. A. animalB. cupC. ros
40、eD. toy解析COlesya制作的是瓷花，故选C。14. A. cheapB. pricelessC. disappointingD. exciting解析A由下文的but there are always buyers lining up to buy her works可知，Olesya的作品不便宜， 故选A。priceless极其贵重的，无价的；disappointing令人失望的，令人沮丧的；exciting令人兴奋的。15. A. shineB. growC. fruitD. last解析D由语境和常识可推断，瓷花如果爱护得当， 可永久保存， 故选D。last在此作动词，意为继续存在，持续起作用。
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