UNIT 1 CULTURAL HERITAGE
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分)
A(2024广东揭阳二模)
Yu Zeling,an award-winning master of paper cutting,fills her studio with cutouts of animals,people,and scenes that are so vivid that they seem to leap from the walls.Her art covers village life in Ansai,a rural district in Shaanxi Province.
Ms.Yu came to paper cutting in the late 1970s as naturally as she breathed the earthy air.“We were very poor,and when it was time to celebrate the New Year,we all put paper-cuts on the windows to decorate our houses,” she says,recalling the holiday at her childhood home.Ms.Yu and others are working to keep the folk art alive,even as it evolves away from its roots as adornment for farmhouses.
The art originated in China in the centuries after paper was invented in 105 CE.Full of auspicious (吉利的) symbols from daily life,the decorations represented good weather,many offspring,long life,wealth,and happiness.
Using newspapers,Ms.Yu first practiced cutting the image of a Chinese national flag that she saw in a school textbook.She cut it 100 times before she was satisfied.Then her aunt took over,introducing her to increasingly complicated traditional themes.
Ms.Yu was later invited to train in the Ansai’s Cultural Center.After years of training,Ms.Yu became a master in her own right,winning one award after another.Her works are on display in museums.But she’s humble about her achievements.“I was,and still am,a farmer,” she says with a smile.
Hoping to carry on and grow the folk art,Ms.Yu volunteers to teach at free community training sessions.Paper cutting is also taught in Ansai’s public schools.Ms.Yu is aware of the need to go beyond protecting traditions and embrace new paper-cut experiments.
1.What does the underlined word “adornment” in paragraph 2 mean
A.Celebration.
B.Symbol.
C.Invention.
D.Decoration.
2.What can be learned about paper cutting from the text
A.It has cultural value.
B.It features animals.
C.It attracts the young.
D.It remains in fashion.
3.Which word best describes Ms.Yu
A.Authoritative.
B.Vain.
C.Devoted.
D.Competitive.
4.What is the text likely to be
A.A brief history of paper cutting.
B.A new approach to paper cutting.
C.An introduction to a paper cutting master.
D.The direction of a traditional paper cutting.
B(2025河北邯郸模拟)
Researchers have discovered over 300 new ancient drawings in the Nazca Desert in Peru using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones (无人机).The pictures were made by the Nazca people who lived in the area over 2,000 years ago.
The Nazca Lines are a famous group of huge ancient drawings in the desert in southern Peru.These geoglyphs (地画) include many different kinds of designs,from simple shapes to pictures of animals and plants,usually drawn with a single long,winding line.Many of these lines are extremely long and can only be fully seen from the air.
Since their discovery in 1927,scientists have found around 430 geoglyphs.Now,using AI and drones,researchers have found 303 new geoglyphs in just six months.Most of the new geoglyphs are smaller than the previously discovered ones and are roughly 30 feet (9 meters) in length.Many of the new geoglyphs seem to show humans as well as animals,including some unusual scenes.
To find these new geoglyphs,scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for likely geoglyphs.After spending over 2,600 hours looking at places suggested by the AI,they took lots of pictures with drones and also worked on the ground in Peru to confirm the locations.Despite the many mistakes made by AI,the new method significantly sped up the discovery process compared to traditional methods.
Johny Isla,who is in charge of studying the Nazca Lines for Peru,noted that what used to take three or four years can now be done in two or three days.Researchers are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean.Masato Sakai,who led the research,says the new discoveries are helping scientists learn more.
One significant finding is a system of paths in the Nazca Desert not far from groups of the smaller geoglyphs.The researchers believe these paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert,suggesting that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by travelers.The way these smaller geoglyphs are grouped together may be key to understanding them.
5.What can we know about the Nazca Lines according to the first two paragraphs
A.They include a variety of designs.
B.They can be fully seen on the ground.
C.They were created by modern artists.
D.They were found over 2,000 years ago.
6.What does the author intend to show in paragraph 4
A.The process of finding new geoglyphs.
B.The cultural practices of the Nazca people.
C.The historical significance of the Nazca Lines.
D.The accuracy of AI in analyzing satellite images.
7.What does Johny Isla think of the new method using AI and drones
A.Unnecessary.
B.Efficient.
C.Wasteful.
D.Flexible.
8.What could be a suitable title for this text
A.The Mystery of the Nazca Desert
B.Ancient Art Connects the Past and Present
C.Modern Tools Help Find Ancient Nazca Lines
D.Technological Advancements in Art Creation
C(2025河北沧州模拟)
In Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood,Catia Lattouf has turned her apartment into a clinic for sick,injured,or baby hummingbirds.Over the past decade,though lacking formal training,she has nursed hundreds of these tiny birds back to health.
Lattouf,a 73-year-old French literature enthusiast,has become a go-to resource for bird lovers across Mexico and Latin America.The shelter converted from apartment to clinic supports more formal institutions like the Iztacala campus of Mexico’s National Autonomous University,which sometimes refers cases to her due to limited resources.
Lattouf began caring for hummingbirds a year after surviving colon cancer in 2011.It started with one hummingbird that had an eye injury.A veterinarian (兽医) friend encouraged her to try to help it.She named it Gucci after the brand of the glasses case she kept it in.The bird became her inseparable companion and helped pull her out of the sadness and loneliness she experienced after her husband’s death followed by her own struggle with cancer.“It wrote me a new life,” she said.
Lattouf never turns away a bird.Together with her partner Cecilia Santos,they care for the birds in long days that stretch from 5 a.m.into the night.Most of the hummingbirds are in the bedroom where Lattouf sleeps until they are strong enough to fly and feed themselves.Then she moves them to a neighboring room to prepare them for release in a wooded area on the city’s south side.
Many of them do manage to return to the wild,but the ones who die under Lattouf’s care are buried near her building between small plants.Despite threats to hummingbirds from constant construction projects that replace flower gardens with concrete,Lattouf remains optimistic and hopes other bird lovers will plant more flowers to feed these great pollinators (传粉者).
9.What does the underlined word “converted” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Reduced.
B.Transformed.
C.Protected.
D.Simplified.
10.Why did Lattouf start caring for hummingbirds
A.She wanted to honor her late husband.
B.Raising birds was her childhood dream.
C.She needed a hobby after surviving cancer.
D.A friend asked her to help with an injured bird.
11.What is one of the threats to hummingbirds according to the last paragraph
A.Increased use of chemicals in gardens.
B.Climate change leading to loss of habitat.
C.Building projects replacing flower gardens.
D.Pollution of water sources in their natural environment.
12.What can be inferred about Catia Lattouf based on the text
A.She is unfriendly and only works with birds.
B.She is wealthy as she keeps birds in her bedroom.
C.She is positive and has found a new purpose in life.
D.She is qualified as she has received formal training in bird care.
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分)
(2024福建福州三模)
It’s summer.You’re on your favourite beach towel,a friend beside you.You’re both absorbed in books,occasionally taking sips of water.But what happens when it’s time to head home Will you carry on reading together later Generally speaking,reading tends to be seen as a solitary (孤独的) pastime. 13 However,the benefits of sharing the experience are numerous and worth sticking with throughout the year.
14 For example,you don’t have to brainstorm to organize a conversation,because you both have a book in your hands.You can get lost in your book without worrying about seeming rude by not keeping up a constant stream of chatter.As you both enter the same state,your blood pressure will go down,muscle tension will ease,and your worries will fade away.All these put you at ease. 15 A quiet corner of the playground,a blanket spread out on the grass in the garden,or any calm space where you feel relaxed will do.
Spending time together reading can strengthen friendships.As you turn the pages,you might discover interesting facts to pass a long or funny anecdote to giggle (咯咯笑) over.Sometimes,you’ll come across more serious themes,such as losing a loved one or a cherished pet,or facing any one of life’s many challenges. 16
Reading fiction has been shown to enhance empathy (同理心),which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.As you know,novels allow us to live countless experiences through their characters,which will result in heightened sensitivity. 17 For example,a person’s empathetic response increases as he emerges from being immersed in a story.
A.Reading with others is comforting in many ways.
B.And this sensitivity can lead to an immediate impact.
C.Reading can surely bring the joy of relaxation to people.
D.Besides,you don’t need to find a specific place to get into this zone.
E.So it might seem unusual to pull out a novel in the company of others.
F.Reading in pair may help you and your friend stay more committed to reading.
G.Discussing these themes can help deepen the bond between you and your friend.
答案：
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了一位剪纸大师的故事,包括她的剪纸作品、贡献,以及她为传承和发扬剪纸艺术所做的努力。
1.D 词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“‘We were very poor...recalling the holiday at her childhood home.”可知,画线词的意思是“装饰”。故选D项。
2.A 推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Full of auspicious symbols from daily life,the decorations represented good weather,many offspring,long life,wealth,and happiness.”和最后一段中“Paper cutting is also taught in Ansai’s public schools.Ms.Yu is aware of the need to go beyond protecting traditions and embrace new paper-cut experiments.”可推知,剪纸艺术具有文化价值。
3.C 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“She cut it 100 times before she was satisfied.Then her aunt took over,introducing her to increasingly complicated traditional themes.”可推知,余女士对剪纸艺术非常热爱和专注。
4.C 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段可知,这篇文章可能是对剪纸大师的介绍。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究人员利用人工智能和无人机在秘鲁Nazca沙漠发现超过300幅新古代地画的过程,揭示这些地画对理解古代Nazca文化的重要性及其对现代考古学的贡献。
5.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“These geoglyphs include many different kinds of designs,from simple shapes to pictures of animals and plants,usually drawn with a single long,winding line.”可知,这些地画包括许多不同的设计,从简单的形状到动物和植物的图画。
6.A 推理判断题。根据第四段“To find these new geoglyphs...the discovery process compared to traditional methods.”可知,第四段详细描述了科学家使用人工智能和无人机找到新地画的过程,包括分析卫星图像、拍摄照片以及地面验证。
7.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Johny Isla,who is in charge of studying the Nazca Lines for Peru,noted that what used to take three or four years can now be done in two or three days.”可知,Johny Isla指出,过去需要三到四年才能完成的工作现在可以在两到三天内完成。由此推知,他认为使用人工智能和无人机的新方法是高效的。
8.C 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段可知,文章主要介绍了在Nazca沙漠中发现新的古代图画,这些发现是在现代技术 (AI和无人机)的帮助下实现的。由此可知,“Modern Tools Help Find Ancient Nazca Lines”可以概括本文主题,适合作文章标题。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Catia Lattouf在墨西哥城 Polanco区将她的公寓改造成一个鸟诊所,专门照顾受伤、生病和幼小的蜂鸟的故事。
9.B 词句猜测题。根据第一段中的“In Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood,Catia Lattouf has turned her apartment into a clinic for sick,injured,or baby hummingbirds.”及画线词后文“from apartment to clinic”可知,Catia Lattouf将她的公寓改造成了一个鸟诊所,由此可猜测,convert意为“转变”,此处与Transformed意思相近。
10.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Lattouf began caring for hummingbirds a year after surviving colon cancer in 2011.It started with one hummingbird that had an eye injury.A veterinarian friend encouraged her to try to help it.”可知,Lattouf在2011年战胜结肠癌一年后开始照顾蜂鸟,起初是因为一只眼睛受伤的蜂鸟,她的兽医朋友鼓励她尝试帮助这只鸟,由此可知,她开始这一行为是因为朋友的请求。
11.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Despite threats to hummingbirds from constant construction projects that replace flower gardens with concrete,Lattouf remains optimistic and hopes other bird lovers will plant more flowers to feed these great pollinators.”可知,持续的建设活动将花园替换成了混凝土,这对蜂鸟构成了威胁,这直接指出了城市建设项目取代花园是威胁蜂鸟生存的一个因素。
12.C 推理判断题。根据第三段“Lattouf began caring for hummingbirds...‘It wrote me a new life,’ she said.”可知,Lattouf通过照顾蜂鸟克服悲伤和孤独,这表明她是一个乐观的人,并且在生命中找到了新的目标和意义,尽管经历了个人悲剧,她仍然保持积极态度并致力于保护这些小鸟。
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了共同阅读的好处。
13.E 上文“Will you carry on reading together later Generally speaking,reading tends to be seen as a solitary pastime.”讲阅读往往被视为一种孤独的消遣,说明共同阅读不常见,下文“However,the benefits of sharing the experience are numerous and worth sticking with throughout the year.”讲这种共同阅读的经历好处多多,该空内容应与“共同阅读不常见”相关,与下文也形成转折,表明共同阅读虽不常见,但好处多多,E项切合语境。故选E项。
14.A 下文“For example,you don’t have to...All these put you at ease.”列举了共同阅读的多种好处,A项“和别人一起阅读在很多方面都令人感到欣慰。”引出下文,A项中的“is comforting in many ways”能够概括本段中提到的多种好处。
15.D 由下文“A quiet corner of the playground,a blanket spread out on the grass in the garden,or any calm space where you feel relaxed will do.”可知,共同阅读并不限制场地,一个安静的地方就行,D项“此外,你不必找一个特定的地方来进入这种状态。”能引出下文的例子。
16.G 由上文“Spending time together reading can strengthen friendships.”可知共同阅读可以加强友谊,再结合上文“Sometimes,you’ll come across more serious themes,such as losing a loved one or a cherished pet,or facing any one of life’s many challenges.”讲共同阅读时会碰到的更严肃的主题,可知该空应该讲共同阅读下这些主题对加强友谊所起到的积极作用,G项“讨论这些主题有助于加深你和朋友之间的联系。”切合语境。
17.B 上文“As you know,novels allow us to live countless experiences through their characters,which will result in heightened sensitivity.”提到了小说阅读将提高我们的敏感度,下文“For example,a person’s empathetic response increases as he emerges from being immersed in a story.”讲了高敏感度产生的影响:人的移情反应会增加,B项“这种敏感性会立即产生影响。”切合语境。
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