四、阅读理解
(At the museum)
Emma: (Pointing) Wow! Look at those bronze（青铜的） bells, like a huge music tower. What are they called?
Wang Tao: They're bianzhong. And the ones next to them are bianqing, which are made of jade or stone. They're both ancient Chinese musical instruments.
Emma: I bet they don't sound the same. The bronze ones must make a loud and powerful sound, while bianqing sound softer and clearer, like tapping a glass.
Wang Tao: You're right. The video here shows how musicians play them together. Listen! Their sounds mix well, creating a sense of harmony（和谐）—exactly what we need for our concert!
Emma: (Tapping the screen) Let's try the virtual（虚拟的） sound game! The bronze bells go "BOOM", and bianqing ring "DING". Perfect for our school concert piece! If only we could play the real ones...
Wang Tao: (Smiling) You wish! Back then, only the upper class were allowed to use them. The bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng（曾侯乙编钟） is a fine example. It was the symbol of power and status and it played an important role in state ceremonies and formal events.
Emma: It's amazing how these ancient bells hold so much history!
Wang Tao: (Nodding) Exactly! They showed the values of ancient Chinese culture, like harmony, order, and respect for tradition. Even today, they "speak" to us about how ancient Chinese viewed the world.
Emma: Maybe we can base our school concert piece on their sounds! A modern mix with ancient "BOOM" and "DING"!
Wang Tao: Great! We'll be the first to bring 2,000-year-old music to the school stage.
(
B
) 1. What do we know about bianqing?
A. They were made in the shape of a tower. B. They can be played with bianzhong.
C. They can be used for making wishes. D. They were widely used in ancient China.
(
C
) 2. Why is the bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng mentioned?
A. To tell a moving story.
B. To discover a hidden secret.
C. To prove its role as an upper-class symbol.
D. To introduce the long history of bianzhong.
(
B
) 3. What does Wang Tao introduce about bianzhong and bianqing?
① materials ② sounds ③ inventors ④ values ⑤ weights
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ②④⑤ D. ②③④
(
C
) 4. Why do Emma and Wang Tao go to the museum?
A. To have a Chinese history class.
B. To play ancient musical instruments.
C. To collect ideas for their school concert.
D. To finish homework about ancient culture.
(
C
) 5. How does Wang Tao feel during the visit?
A. Tired. B. Nervous. C. Proud. D. Surprised.
