九年级文化传承英语阅读理解25题

九年级文化传承英语阅读理解25题
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<背景文章>
The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important traditional festival in China. It has a long history that can be traced back thousands of years.
The origin of the Spring Festival is related to many ancient legends. One of the most well - known is about a monster named Nian. Nian was a fierce beast that would come out to harm people and livestock on the eve of a new year. People found that Nian was afraid of the color red, fire, and loud noises. So they started to put up red couplets, set off firecrackers, and light candles to drive Nian away. This gradually became the traditions of the Spring Festival.
In terms of customs, there are numerous interesting ones. Family reunion is the core of the Spring Festival. People will travel long distances to go back home to be with their families. Before the festival, every family will clean their houses thoroughly, which symbolizes getting rid of the old and welcoming the new. On New Year's Eve, families will have a big dinner together, and dumplings are a must - have food in the northern part of China. It is said that the shape of dumplings resembles the ancient Chinese currency, symbolizing wealth. During the festival, people will also visit
relatives and friends, give each other New Year's greetings and lucky money, especially for children.
The cultural connotations of the Spring Festival are rich and profound. It represents the Chinese people's pursuit of family harmony, the hope for a new year, and the inheritance of traditional values. It is a time when people review the past year and look forward to the future with positive attitudes.
In modern society, the Spring Festival is still well - preserved and has also been developed in some new ways. With the development of technology, people can use mobile phones and the Internet to send New Year's wishes to relatives and friends far away more conveniently. Some traditional Spring Festival activities are also combined with modern elements. For example, there are now large - scale Spring Festival galas on TV, which attract a large number of audiences at home and abroad. At the same time, more and more foreign friends are also beginning to participate in the celebration of the Spring Festival, which promotes the spread of Chinese culture to the world.
1. <问题1>
What is the origin of the Spring Festival related to according to the passage?
A. A famous emperor.
B. A monster named Nian.
C. A great poet.
D. A beautiful fairy.
答案：B。

解析：文章中明确提到春节的起源与一个名为“年”的怪兽有关，人们为了驱赶它而形成了春节的一些传统，所以答案是B，A选项著名的皇帝、C选项伟大的诗人和D选项美丽的仙女均不符合文章内容。

2. <问题2>
What is the core of the Spring Festival?
A. Setting off firecrackers.
B. Having a big dinner.
C. Family reunion.
D. Giving lucky money.
答案：C。

解析：文中提到家庭团聚是春节的核心，虽然其他选项如放鞭炮、吃大餐和给压岁钱都是春节的习俗，但并非核心，所以答案是C。

3. <问题3>
Why are dumplings a must - have food in northern China during the Spring Festival?
A. Because they are easy to make.
B. Because they are very delicious.
C. Because their shape resembles the ancient Chinese currency.
D. Because they are the favorite food of most people.
答案：C。

解析：文章指出在中国北方春节期间饺子是必吃的食物是因为饺子的形状像古代的中国货币，象征着财富，而不是因为容易制作、非常美味或者是大多数人的最爱，所以答案是C。

4. <问题4>
How has the Spring Festival changed in modern society?
A. It has lost most of its traditions.
B. It is only celebrated in China.
C. It has been combined with modern elements.
D. It is no longer important.
答案：C。

解析：根据文章，在现代社会春节与现代元素相结合，如电视上的春节晚会等，A选项说它失去了大部分传统是错误的，B 选项它不仅仅在中国被庆祝，D选项它仍然很重要，所以答案是C。

5. <问题5>
What does the Spring Festival represent?
A. Only family harmony.
B. The hope for a new year and the inheritance of traditional values.
C. Just the pursuit of wealth.
D. The love for traveling.
答案：B。

解析：文章提到春节代表着中国人对家庭和谐的追求、对新年的希望以及传统价值观的传承，A选项只提到家庭和谐不全面，C选项只是追求财富错误，D选项热爱旅行不符合，所以答案是B。

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<背景文章>
Chinese traditional handicrafts, such as paper - cutting, carry a long - standing and profound cultural heritage. Paper - cutting has a history of more than 1,500 years in China. It originated from the Han Dynasty and gradually became popular among the common people.
The production process of paper - cutting is very delicate. First, choose a suitable piece of paper, usually red paper is preferred because red symbolizes good luck in Chinese culture. Then, the artist will fold the paper several times according to the design in mind. After that, they use a pair of scissors to carefully cut out various patterns, such as flowers, animals, and characters. The whole process requires high - level skills and great patience.
The artistic features of paper - cutting are also very remarkable. It is a form of two - dimensional art that can vividly present various images with simple lines. Each pattern has its own symbolic meaning. For example, the pattern of fish represents surplus every year, and the pattern of peony symbolizes prosperity.
However, paper - cutting is also facing some problems in inheritance. With the development of modern society, fewer and fewer young people are willing to learn this traditional handicraft. The reasons are various. On one hand, modern technology has brought more convenient and fashionable entertainment methods, which attract the attention of young
people. On the other hand, learning paper - cutting requires a long - term investment of time and energy, and it is difficult to obtain immediate economic benefits.
In order to protect this precious traditional handicraft, some measures have been taken. Some schools have incorporated paper - cutting courses into their art education curriculum, so that students can have the opportunity to get in touch with and learn paper - cutting at an early age. At the same time, the government also encourages folk artists to participate in various cultural exhibitions and exchanges to increase the popularity of paper - cutting.
6. What is the preferred color of paper for paper - cutting?
A. White
B. Red
C. Black
D. Blue
答案：B。

详细的中文解析：文章中明确提到“usually red paper is preferred because red symbolizes good luck in Chinese culture”，所以在剪纸中红色是首选颜色，而白色、黑色和蓝色文中未提及是剪纸的首选颜色。

7. Which dynasty did paper - cutting originate from?
A. Tang Dynasty
B. Song Dynasty
C. Han Dynasty
D. Yuan Dynasty
答案：C。

详细的中文解析：根据文章“ It originated from the Han Dynasty”可知剪纸起源于汉代，而不是唐代、宋代或者元代。

8. What is one of the reasons that fewer young people are willing to learn paper - cutting?
A. It is too easy to learn.
B. It can bring a lot of money quickly.
C. Modern technology has more attractive entertainment.
D. It has no symbolic meaning.
答案：C。

详细的中文解析：文章提到“With the development of modern society, fewer and fewer young people are willing to learn this traditional handicraft. The reasons are various. On one hand, modern technology has brought more convenient and fashionable entertainment methods, which attract the attention of young people.”，说明现代科技带来了更有吸引力的娱乐方式是年轻人不愿意学习剪纸的原因之一，而剪纸不容易学、不能快速带来很多钱以及没有象征意义都是错误表述。

9. What kind of art form is paper - cutting?
A. Three - dimensional art
B. Four - dimensional art
C. Two - dimensional art
D. One - dimensional art
答案：C。

详细的中文解析：文中明确指出“ It is a form of two - dimensional art”，所以剪纸是二维艺术形式，不是三维、四维或者一维艺术形式。

10. How do schools protect paper - cutting?
A. By inviting folk artists to perform.
B. By selling paper - cutting works.
C. By incorporating it into art education curriculum.
D. By building paper - cutting museums.
答案：C。

详细的中文解析：文章提到“Some schools have incorporated paper - cutting courses into their art education curriculum, so that students can have the opportunity to get in touch with and learn paper - cutting at an early age.”，这表明学校是通过将剪纸课程纳入艺术教育课程来保护剪纸的，而邀请民间艺人表演、售卖剪纸作品和建造剪纸博物馆文中未提及是学校保护剪纸的方式。

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<背景文章>
Chinese ancient poetry has a long - standing and glorious history. It can be traced back to the "Book of Songs", which is the earliest collection of Chinese poems. Consisting of more than 300 poems, it mainly reflects the social life and people's feelings at that time.
As time went by, the Han Dynasty witnessed the rise of a new form of poetry - "Fu". "Fu" was often very long and descriptive, with elaborate
language and rich content, showing the grandeur of the Han Dynasty.
Then came the Tang Dynasty, which was the golden age of Chinese poetry. There were numerous outstanding poets. Li Bai, known as the "Poetic Genius", was famous for his unrestrained and imaginative poems. His representative works include "Quiet Night Thoughts", in which he expressed his homesickness in a simple yet profound way. Du Fu, on the other hand, was called the "Sage of Poetry". His works, such as "Spring View", were full of deep concern for the country and the people.
The Song Dynasty also had its own characteristics in poetry. Song Ci was very popular. Su Shi was a great representative. His "Niannujiao - Chibi Nostalgia" was a masterpiece, showing his broad - mindedness and deep understanding of life.
These ancient poems carry rich Chinese cultural values. They not only record the historical changes but also convey the Chinese people's way of thinking, values and aesthetic concepts. In contemporary cultural dissemination, ancient poetry has a very important significance. It has become an important part of Chinese cultural soft power, attracting people from all over the world to understand China and Chinese culture through these beautiful poems.
11. Which of the following was the earliest collection of Chinese poems?
A. "Fu"
B. "Book of Songs"
C. "Spring View"
D. "Niannujiao - Chibi Nostalgia"
答案：B。

<解析：文章明确提到“Book of Songs”是中国最早的诗歌总集，而“Fu”是汉代兴起的一种诗歌形式，“Spring View”是杜甫的诗作，“Niannujiao - Chibi Nostalgia”是苏轼的词作，所以答案为B。

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12. Who was known as the "Poetic Genius" in the Tang Dynasty?
A. Du Fu
B. Su Shi
C. Li Bai
D. An unknown poet
答案：C。

<解析：根据文章内容，在唐朝，李白被称为“Poetic Genius”，杜甫被称为“the Sage of Poetry”，苏轼是宋代的诗人，所以答案为C。

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13. What was the main feature of "Fu" in the Han Dynasty?
A. Short and simple
B. Unrestrained and imaginative
C. Long and descriptive
D. Full of deep concern for the country
答案：C。

<解析：文章中提到汉代的“Fu”往往很长且具有描述性，A选项“短而简单”不符合；B选项是李白诗歌的特点；D选项是杜甫诗歌的特点，所以答案为C。

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14. Which of the following works was written by Su Shi?
A. "Quiet Night Thoughts"
B. "Spring View"
C. "Niannujiao - Chibi Nostalgia"
D. "Book of Songs"
答案：C。

<解析：“Quiet Night Thoughts”是李白的作品，“Spring View”是杜甫的作品，“Book of Songs”是最早的诗歌总集，而“Niannujiao - Chibi Nostalgia”是苏轼的作品，所以答案为C。

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15. What is one of the important significance of ancient poetry in contemporary cultural dissemination?
A. It has no significance
B. It makes people forget modern culture
C. It becomes an important part of Chinese cultural soft power
D. It only attracts Chinese people
答案：C。

<解析：文章明确指出在当代文化传播中，古代诗歌成为中国文化软实力的重要组成部分，A选项错误；B选项文章未提及；古代诗歌吸引全世界的人而不是只吸引中国人，D选项错误，所以答案为C。

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<背景文章>
Traditional Chinese architecture, such as the Siheyuan, is a remarkable part of China's cultural heritage.
The Siheyuan is a quadrangle courtyard. Structurally, it is mainly composed of four buildings around a central courtyard. The main house is usually in the north, facing south, which is considered to be the best orientation in Chinese architecture. The side rooms are on both sides, and the opposite of the main house is the south - facing house. This layout not only provides a relatively private living space for families but also reflects the concept of harmony between man and nature in Chinese culture.
In terms of cultural connotations, the Siheyuan embodies the traditional Chinese family concept. It is a place where several generations of a family live together, representing family unity and inheritance. The enclosed courtyard also implies a sense of security and stability.
Regarding regional characteristics, Siheyuan are more common in northern China. In the cold northern climate, this kind of building can effectively resist the cold wind in winter. The thick walls and closed layout help to keep the indoor temperature relatively stable.
However, in the process of modern urbanization, the protection and development of Siheyuan face many challenges. With the expansion of cities, a large number of Siheyuan are facing the threat of demolition. On the one hand, modern buildings are constantly emerging, and people's living needs are also changing. On the other hand, the lack of effective protection mechanisms also makes it difficult to preserve these traditional buildings intact. But fortunately, more and more people are beginning to
realize the importance of Siheyuan, and some measures have been taken for protection and renovation. For example, some Siheyuan are transformed into cultural exhibition halls or boutique hotels, which not only preserve the original appearance of Siheyuan to a certain extent but also give them new functions.
16. What is the main orientation of the main house in a Siheyuan?
A. East - facing
B. South - facing
C. West - facing
D. North - facing
答案：D。

解析：文章明确提到在四合院中主屋通常在北边，面朝南，这是中国建筑中认为最好的朝向，所以主屋主要的朝向是面朝南，也就是北朝向，故答案为D。

17. Which of the following best represents the family concept embodied in Siheyuan?
A. Independence of family members
B. Separation of generations
C. Family unity and inheritance
D. Competition among family members
答案：C。

解析：文中指出四合院是几代人共同居住的地方，代表着家庭的团结和传承，而A选项家庭成员的独立、B选项代际的分离、D选项家庭成员间的竞争均不符合文章所表达的四合院体现的家
庭观念，所以答案为C。

18. Where are Siheyuan more commonly found?
A. Southern China
B. Western China
C. Northern China
D. Eastern China
答案：C。

解析：根据文章可知四合院在中国北方更为常见，因为北方寒冷的气候下这种建筑能有效抵御寒风，所以答案为C。

19. What is one of the challenges for the protection of Siheyuan in urbanization?
A. There are too many Siheyuan
B. People have no interest in Siheyuan
C. Lack of effective protection mechanisms
D. Siheyuan are too strong to be demolished
答案：C。

解析：文章提到在城市化进程中四合院保护面临许多挑战，其中缺乏有效的保护机制是一个重要方面，A选项四合院太多与事实不符，B选项人们对四合院没兴趣文中未提及，D选项四合院太坚固难以拆除也不符合文意，所以答案为C。

20. Which of the following is an example of the new use of Siheyuan?
A. Residential housing only
B. Industrial factory
C. Cultural exhibition hall
D. Sports stadium
答案：C。

解析：文章最后指出一些四合院被改造成文化展厅或精品酒店等，这是四合院新用途的例子，A选项仅作为住宅、B选项工业工厂、D选项体育馆均不符合文章所说的四合院新用途的例子，所以答案为C。

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<背景文章>
Traditional Chinese operas, such as Peking Opera, have a long and rich history. Peking Opera originated in the late 18th century. It was gradually formed through the combination of various local operas and performing arts in Beijing.
The performance forms of Peking Opera are diverse. It combines singing, reciting, acting, and fighting. Singing in Peking Opera has a unique melody and rhythm, which can vividly express the emotions of the characters. Reciting includes both spoken dialogue and rhymed lines, which play important roles in advancing the plot. Acting requires actors to have excellent body language skills, from the movement of their eyes to the postures of their whole bodies. And the fighting scenes are full of excitement, showing martial arts skills.
In Peking Opera, there are four main types of roles: Sheng, Dan, Jing, and Chou. Sheng is the male role, which can be further divided into Laosheng (elderly male), Xiaosheng (young male), and Wusheng (martial
male). Dan represents female characters, including Qingyi (a virtuous and gentle female), Huadan (a lively and young female), and Laodan (elderly female). Jing is a male role with a painted face, often representing powerful, brave, or villainous characters. Chou is the clown role, mainly responsible for providing comical elements in the play.
The facial makeup in Peking Opera is a very important part of its culture. Different colors and patterns on the face represent different characters' personalities and fates. For example, red usually represents loyalty and courage, like Guan Yu in Chinese history; black often represents integrity and selflessness, such as Bao Zheng.
In modern times, Peking Opera also faces new challenges and opportunities for inheritance and innovation. Many Peking Opera troupes are trying to combine modern elements with traditional Peking Opera. They use modern stage techniques to enhance the visual effects of the performance. Some also cooperate with modern music, creating new styles of Peking Opera music. And in education, more and more schools are introducing Peking Opera into the classroom, allowing students to understand and inherit this precious traditional art.
21. What is the origin time of Peking Opera?
A. The early 18th century.
B. The late 18th century.
C. The early 19th century.
D. The late 19th century.
答案：B。

解析：文章明确提到Peking Opera originated in the late 18th century，所以答案为B。

22. Which of the following is not one of the main performance forms of Peking Opera?
A. Singing.
B. Dancing.
C. Reciting.
D. Acting.
答案：B。

解析：文章指出Peking Opera的表演形式是singing, reciting, acting和fighting，并没有提到dancing，所以答案为B。

23. What does the role "Dan" in Peking Opera represent?
A. Male characters.
B. Elderly male characters.
C. Female characters.
D. Clown characters.
答案：C。

解析：文章中明确说明Dan represents female characters，所以答案为C。

24. If a character in Peking Opera has a red - painted face, what does it usually represent?
A. Treachery.
B. Loyalty and courage.
C. Evil.
D. Cunning.
答案：B。

解析：根据文章内容，red usually represents loyalty and courage，所以答案为B。

25. How are modern Peking Opera troupes trying to innovate?
A. Only using traditional stage techniques.
B. Ignoring modern music completely.
C. Combining modern elements with traditional Peking Opera.
D. Stopping the inheritance.
答案：C。

解析：文章提到Many Peking Opera troupes are trying to combine modern elements with traditional Peking Opera，这就是现代京剧剧团创新的方式，所以答案为C。