Ⅳ. 阅读表达
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China has many special forms of traditional art. They are usually used to represent(代表) things that are important in life such as love, beauty and family.
It was said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Liang. He sent them out to ask for help when in trouble. They are made of bamboo and covered with paper. Sky lanterns are used at festivals and other celebrations today. They are seen as symbols(象征) of happiness and good wishes.
Chinese paper-cutting has been around for more than 1,500 years. It may sound very easy but is difficult to practise. The paper, usually red, is folded(折叠) before it is cut with scissors. The most common pictures are flowers, animals and things about Chinese history. During the Spring Festival, they are put up on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.
Chinese clay(泥塑) art is famous because the clay pieces are so small but they look very real. The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry(风干). After drying, they are fired at a very high heat. Then they are painted after polishing(抛光). Finally, materials such as wood or paper are added as decorations(装饰). It takes several weeks to complete everything. These small pieces of clay art show the love that all Chinese people have for life and beauty.
根据上面短文的内容回答问题(每小题答案不超过6个单词)。
1. Who first used sky lanterns?
Zhuge Liang.
2. What are sky lanterns seen as bright symbols of?
Happiness and good wishes.
3. How long has Chinese paper-cutting been around?
For more than 1,500 years.
4. Where are the most common pictures put up during the Spring Festival?
On windows, doors and walls.
5. How are the clay pieces carefully shaped from a very special kind of clay?
By hand.
解析：
【分析】
这是细节理解类阅读表达题，解题思路如下：
1. 先仔细阅读每个问题，明确问题的核心指向，比如人物、事物象征、时长、地点、方式等；
2. 根据问题中的关键词，回到原文对应的段落中定位相关句子；
3. 从定位的句子里提取符合要求的关键信息，同时注意答案不能超过6个单词，确保语言简洁准确。
【解析】
1. 针对问题“Who first used sky lanterns?”，定位到原文第三段第一句“It was said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Liang.”，提取关键人物信息：Zhuge Liang。
2. 针对问题“What are sky lanterns seen as bright symbols of?”，定位到原文第三段最后一句“They are seen as symbols(象征) of happiness and good wishes.”，提取象征内容：Happiness and good wishes。
3. 针对问题“How long has Chinese paper-cutting been around?”，定位到原文第四段第一句“Chinese paper-cutting has been around for more than 1,500 years.”，提取时长信息：For more than 1,500 years。
4. 针对问题“Where are the most common pictures put up during the Spring Festival?”，定位到原文第四段最后一句“During the Spring Festival, they are put up on windows, doors and walls as symbols of wishes for good luck and a happy new year.”，提取地点信息：On windows, doors and walls。
5. 针对问题“How are the clay pieces carefully shaped from a very special kind of clay?”，定位到原文第五段第二句“The pieces are carefully shaped by hand from a very special kind of clay and then allowed to air-dry(风干).”，提取制作方式：By hand。
【答案】
1. Zhuge Liang.
2. Happiness and good wishes.
3. For more than 1,500 years.
4. On windows, doors and walls.
5. By hand.
【知识点】
细节信息提取，英语阅读理解，中国传统艺术常识
【点评】
本题围绕中国传统艺术题材展开，所有题目均为细节理解类题型，既考查了学生快速定位原文关键信息、提炼简洁答案的英语阅读能力，也能帮助学生了解孔明灯、剪纸、泥塑等中国传统艺术的相关知识，兼具知识性与实用性。
【难度系数】
0.7
