第二节:阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺连贯,其中有两项是多余选项。(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
When talking about Chinese culture, we often think of paper-cutting. Paper-cutting is an art form with a long history in China. Traditional paper-cuts were first put up on windows for decoration(装饰). 16
Most paper-cuts are made of red paper, because red means good luck in Chinese culture.
Today, people use paper-cuts to decorate not only windows, but also doors and other furniture(家具). 17
Paper-cuts are popular as symbols of good wishes and hopes. During the Spring Festival, for example, many people put up paper-cuts of the Chinese character(汉字) “Fu” upside down on the door. 18 At wedding ceremonies(婚礼), you can always see paper-cuts of the Chinese character “Xi”. It means that the new couple can enjoy happiness together.
19 Paper-cuts from the north of China usually have interesting shapes. In the south of China, people prefer paper-cuts with the themes(主题) of flowers, fruit, birds and fish.
It’s quite easy to learn paper-cutting. With a piece of paper and a knife or a pair of scissors, you can try to make your own paper-cuts. 20 But you need a lot of practice and imagination to become really good at it.
A. It is our folk art.
B. Paper-cutting is easy to start with.
C. Sometimes, people use them as gifts.
D. They hope that it will bring them good luck.
E. Paper-cutting shows different customs(习俗) in China.
F. That is why paper-cuts are also called “window flowers”.
G. Paper-cutting has developed into different styles in different parts of China.
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四、词汇运用。(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
根据短文意思和首字母提示,写出一个完整正确的单词。
Once upon a time, there lived a wise man. But his son always wasted his time doing nothing m 1 . As the wise man grew much o 2 , he began to worry about his son’s future.
One day, the man said, “My son, you have grown up. I want you to find the real purpose of your life.” Then he handed his son a bag filled with clothes and food. The wise man continued(继续), “I hid the treasure someplace. Here is a map. Go to find it.”
The next day, the son excitedly set off. With m 3 people’s help, he f 4 reached his destination(目的地), but he found nothing. He was so tired that he decided to return.
On his way back, he often stopped to enjoy the beautiful flowers and watch the sunset. He learned to cook meals and wash clothes by h 5 . He also learned how to protect himself from wild animals. He met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time he helped them in return.
Two years later, he got home. He said to his father, “Dad, forgive me for not f 6 the treasure.”
“It doesn’t matter. How was your journey?”
“At first, I was worried that somebody else would find the treasure. So I hurried to the place.” The son continued, “But I r 7 enjoyed the journey on my way home. I made friends and saw wonders h 8 every day. I also learned different s 9 . These made me f 10 the pain of not finding the treasure.”
“That is why I sent you to find the treasure,” the father said.
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