阅读短文，回答问题
Long ago, ancient Chinese people carved questions on bones to ask about future events. As years passed, their writing turned into an art, telling stories or talking about things not just with words, but with brushstrokes. This art of writing is called calligraphy.
Chinese calligraphy is usually thought to have five main styles: zhuanshu, lishu, kaishu, xingshu and caoshu. Each stroke of the brush can be a dance, and every character can tell about the artist’s heart. This art form requires good control of the brush, which makes the strokes different in thickness and rhythm. Famous works, like Wang Xizhi’s Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion (《兰亭集序》), are treasures in Chinese art. These masterpieces demonstrate the calligraphers’ skills and artistic ideas.
Learning calligraphy helps people understand Chinese culture and history. Every stroke can have its unique rule and meaning. Also, many people practise it to relax and develop patience. And many schools offer calligraphy classes to develop students’ love for this art form, as well as our traditional culture.
In short, Chinese calligraphy is a symbol of Chinese culture. It passes down the wisdom and art of the Chinese nation and continues to inspire people worldwide. As a bridge connecting the past and the present, it remains a living art form—it not only develops with the times, but also keeps its cultural spirit.
1. Why did people carve questions on bones long ago?
To ask about future events.
2. How many main styles does Chinese calligraphy have?
Five/5.
3. Which famous calligrapher created the masterpiece Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion?
Wang Xizhi.
4. Why do many schools offer calligraphy classes?
To develop students' love for the art form, as well as our traditional culture.
5. Do you think Chinese calligraphy is “a living art form”? Give your reason(s).
Yes. Because it not only develops with the times, but also keeps its cultural spirit./Yes. Because we can use this old art form to tell new stories in our time./... (答案合理即可)
解析：
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，解题思路为：1. 通读全文把握主旨，明确文章围绕中国书法的起源、风格、价值及文化意义展开；2. 针对每个问题，定位题干关键词，回到原文对应段落提取细节信息；3. 第5题为开放题，结合原文对“living art form”的描述，给出符合逻辑的合理理由即可。
【解析】
1. 定位题干关键词“carve questions on bones long ago”，对应原文第一段第一句“Long ago, ancient Chinese people carved questions on bones to ask about future events.”，得出答案。
2. 定位题干关键词“main styles”，对应原文第二段第一句“Chinese calligraphy is usually thought to have five main styles...”，得出答案。
3. 定位题干关键词“Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion”，对应原文第二段“Famous works, like Wang Xizhi’s Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion...”，得出答案。
4. 定位题干关键词“schools offer calligraphy classes”，对应原文第三段最后一句“And many schools offer calligraphy classes to develop students’ love for this art form, as well as our traditional culture.”，得出答案。
5. 结合原文最后一段对“living art form”的解释“As a bridge connecting the past and the present, it remains a living art form—it not only develops with the times, but also keeps its cultural spirit.”，给出合理理由即可。
【答案】
1. To ask about future events.
2. Five/5.
3. Wang Xizhi.
4. To develop students' love for the art form, as well as our traditional culture.
5. Yes. Because it not only develops with the times, but also keeps its cultural spirit.（答案合理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解，细节信息查找，观点表达
【点评】
本题选取与中国传统文化相关的英语短文，考查学生的阅读理解能力，涵盖细节定位和开放表达两类题型，既锻炼英语阅读技巧，又传播了中国书法文化，题目设计贴近学生认知。
【难度系数】
0.6
