四、句子翻译。
1. 乡村生活和城市生活之间存在一些差异。
2. 我们在写作时应该更注重语法和拼写。
3. 音乐能以一种美妙的方式表达我们内心的情感。
4. 老师的话对我的学习态度(attitude)有很大影响。
5. 他是一位在20世纪上半叶非常有名的作家。
五、阅读理解。
主题群:文学、艺术与体育 子主题:艺术创作 语篇类型:记叙文 难度:★★★
[2025南通市如东县一模]① Chalk is something you probably see and even use every day. But have you ever thought about the possibility of turning it into a carved(雕刻而成的) artwork using just a compass(圆规)?
② Shen Sihao started doing this in high school. Growing up in Luoyang, Shen often used his compass to carve chalk into miniature versions(微缩版本) of cultural relics(遗迹) and ancient buildings he read about in history books or saw around Luoyang. His love for traditional culture began at a young age, as his family often took him to visit historical sites in Luoyang, sowing the seed for his future chalk carvings. One of his most impressive creations was a replica(仿制品) of a tower in Luoyang that looks like it has five floors from the outside but actually has nine floors inside. “It's a shame that I didn't have much time back then to do more,” Shen said.
③ After getting a job at an internet company in Beijing, Shen found himself with more free time so he decided to realize his childhood dream. Unlike his busy high school days, his work allowed him to set aside an hour every day to focus on chalk carving, turning his hobby into a meaningful pursuit. Since 2024, he has been sharing videos online to present his chalk carvings, including tomb figures(俑), arrows, and more. His account(账号), Trifle in Break Time, has gained a large following, especially among students.
④ For Shen, the process of carving is just as wonderful as the final product. “Only by carving can I fully understand the structure, details and secrets of cultural relics,” Shen said. To make his carvings exact and lifelike, Shen visits museums, studies detailed drawings of relics and practises ancient Chinese calligraphy. He often spends hours observing a single cultural relic, noting every detail from the texture of the stone to the patterns on the carvings, to ensure his chalk works are true to the original. Besides, Shen shapes his cultural relic carvings by adding elements from video games and movies, attracting his followers with these exciting changes. For example, he carved the golden cudgel(金箍棒) when the video game Black Myth: Wukong became popular and made Shiji Niangniang, a character from Ne Zha 2, when the movie became a hit. “I often carelessly break my work when it's almost done,” Shen said. To Shen, carving chalk not only helps him learn more about history and culture but also teaches him patience.
⑤ It's the same with life—when you rush or try too hard, it's easy to break things. Patience and perseverance(毅力) are the key.
1. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
2. Why did Shen put elements from video games and movies into his chalk carvings?
A. To catch people's attention easily.
B. To follow the latest cultural fashion.
C. To praise traditional Chinese stories.
D. To test and improve his carving skills.
3. How do you understand the last paragraph?
A. Success lies in details.
B. Try to be patient and never give up.
C. Try to be more confident.
D. Actions speak louder than words.
4. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How chalk carving develops
B. The difficulties of chalk carving
C. A young man's creative journey
D. How social media makes artists famous
