2020年高考英语“中国元素”题型专练题型一：阅读理解(2)

1、2020年高考英语中国文化自信”题型专练题型一：阅读理解（2）1. While famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage.Their effor

2、ts have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the2012 Pritzker Architecture Prize which is often referred to as the Nobel Prize inarchitecture on February 28.He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award.Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the Chi

3、na Academy of Art （CAA）. His office is located at the Xiangshan campus（校园）of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations.The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the comp

4、lex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves（曲线） of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view.Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into wal

5、ls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements（ 元素）.Wang's works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese

6、 architecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. "That is only evidence that traditions once existed," he said."Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition

7、means old things from the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created," he said."Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about

8、traditions without knowing what they really are," said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.1. Wang's winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are.A.following the latest world

9、trendB.getting international recognitionC.working harder than ever beforeD.relying on foreign architects2. What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most?A.Its hilly environment.B.Its large size.C.Its unique style.D.Its diverse functions.3. What made Wang's architectural design a succe

10、ss?A.The mixture of different shapes.B.The balance of East and West.C.The use of popular techniques.D.The harmony of old and new.4. What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang?A.Spread them to the world.B.Preserve them at museums.C.Teach them in universities.D.Recreate them in pract

11、ice.2 .The Peony Culture Festival of LuoyangSpring is time for people to go out and see blossoming flowers. Luoyang in Henan, China is famous for peonies, the city' s official flower. The city' s annual Peony Culture Festival begins inearly April and lasts till early May. Peonies are in full

12、 bloom during the event, which was first held in 1983.You can go to the Luoyang National Peony Garden. The peonies there are known for their rich colors and long florescence. Don' t myearthod1,600Peony King " !Chinese Language DayChinese is one of the six official working languages of the U

13、nited Nations. The LIN has set different days for these languages to promote their uses. It holds exhibitions, shows and other activities. In 2010, the first Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. The date is close to Grain Rain, one of the 24 solar t

14、erms. It means millet ” . People celebrate Grain Rain to remember Cangjie, a mythical character. Many people believe that Cangjie was the first person to write Chinese characters. When he did this, it rained millet and saved people from hunger.On April 24, 1970, ChinaChina Astronautics Day's fms

15、tdeanarth satellite Dongfanghong I - went into with Yi embroidery, a Chinese intangible cultural heritage, was a definite hit on the last night of the fashion week.space. It was a big step for Chinas space program. In 20menhsetg overn24as ChinaAstronautics Day. Many events are held across the countr

16、y to celebrate this special day. For example, astronauts and scientists will give talks to students. Some cities will hold exhibitions about space development.Last year, China had big plans for its space program. On December 8, it launched its secondlunar rover （月球车） as part of the Chang ' e 4 s

17、pace mission, which landed on the far side of themoon.1. When was the first Chinese Language Day held by the United Nations?A. In 1970.B. In 1983.C. In 2010.D. In 2011.2. What does the introduction to“ China Astronautics Day " show?A. China sent the first man-made earth satellite.B. China has p

18、rogressed greatly in astronautics.C. Chang ' e 4 consists of two lunar rovers.D. Chang e 4 is another space station built by China.E. What do the festivals have in common?A. They all take place in April at present.B. They are celebrated nationwide.C. All the participants are Chinese people.D. Th

19、eir dates were once changed for somereason.3.Everyday wear like casual shirts, T-shirts, and jackets, embroidered（ 刺绣）with traditionalpatterns from the Yi ethnic group, staged a striking show at recent New York Fashion Week,which took place on September 4th. Chinese designer Wang Tah col lectioewdyd

20、ecoitatedThe audience was amazed by both the beautiful and mostly hand-embroidered colorful patterns and the perfect balance of modern and traditional elements. Leah Coulter, a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, who dressed the models for the show, said the collection was a

21、mix of old and new and loved all the patterns and embroidery, which aroused her interest in the unique handicraft dating back thousands of years."I need to learn more about itshistory, “ Coulter said.It ' s not something new in the fashion world to involve China' s intangible cultural h

22、eritagesas elements of design, Wang said, but it's not easy to make them into true fashion. "Intangible cultural heritages should not always be displayed in museums or only appear on souvenirs. I hope to break the stereotype through using the Yi embroidery and make them everyday, fashionabl

23、e items,Wang told the media after the show."I think fashion is the best way to introduce culture.Wang's design ideas can be traced back to both her global experience as a fashion designer in Japan, the UK and China, and her unique educational background. Before receiving her second degree i

24、n fashion from Japan ' s top fashion institute Tokyo Mode Gakuen, she majored in history at East China Normal University in Shanghai.In order to create her collection, Wang and her team went to Chuxiong Yi AutonomousPrefecture（自治州）in southwest China's Yunnan Province and deeply studied the c

25、ulture and history of Yi's craftsmanship to gain insight into the essence, delicacy and symbolism of Yi embroidery. But Wang ' s employing the patterns, colors and techniques of Yi embroidery irr he contemporary fashion designs is not a simple imitation. The combination of modern and traditi

26、onal parts can't be too striking for it to be widely accepted as everyday wear, Wang said, adding that her goal is for people, regardless of gender, color or nationality, to like her designs.I.What made Wang Ta's design appealing to the audience?A.The delicate hand-embroidered costumes in Yi

27、 culture.B.The striking design of Chinese intangible cultural heritage.C.The brilliant combination of traditional and modem parts.D.The diversity of ethnic cultures displayed in the youth clothes.2.What does the underlined wordstereotypein Paragraph 3 mean?A.fixed impressionB.unique styleC.commercia

28、l trend.controversial type3 .Which of the following contributes to Wang's design ideas?A.Her fashion educational background only at home.B.Her travelling experiences across ethnic regions in Yunnan Province.C.Her working experiences in some European and Asian countries.D.Her goal to be famous wo

29、rldwide.4 .What is the most suitable title for the passage?A.Revive a Culture in FashionB.Apply China's Ethnic Elements in FashionC.Wang Ta China ' s Talented DesignerD.China ' s Intangible Cultural Heritage4.For Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration

30、 for Western creative."It ' s no secret that China has always been a source()of inspiration for designers,“ saysAmanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion shows.Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhi

31、bition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics(美学)on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance,

32、 showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences."China is impossible to overlook,“ says Hill. "Chinese models are the faces of beauty andfashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion- they are central

33、to its movement." Of course, not only are today'stop Western designers being influenced by China-some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese." Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, JastakiWucaTeGaliano,Albaz, Marc Jacobs- and beating them hands down in design and sal

34、es," adds Hill.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. " The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers," she says. "China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become

35、the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China-its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways."1 .What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?A.It promoted the sales of artw

36、orks.B.It attracted a large number of visitors.C.It showed ancient Chinese clothes.D.It aimed to introduce Chinese models.2 .What does Hill say about Chinese women?A.They are setting the fashion.B.They start many fashion campaigns.C.They admire super models.D.They do business all over the world.3 .W

37、hat do the underlined words "taking on" in paragraph 4 mean?A.learning fromB.looking down on C.working withD.competing against4 .What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Young Models Selling Dreams to the WorldB.A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkC.Differences Between Eastern and

38、Western AestheticsD.Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends5.Italy and China has agreed to jointly advance the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)(), which aims to build a trade and infrastructure network to connectAsia with Europe and Africa along ancient trade routes. I

39、taly will use this opportunity to cooperate with China to develop its northern ports and the Invest Italia program, and promote cooperation in all fields.Despite some skepticism, the BRI has developed into one of the world' s largest cooperatiorplatforms and become a hot public good. More than 1

40、20 countries and 29 international organizations have signed agreements with China up to date, bringing all sorts of development opportunities to parties of the BRI, including the construction of Kenya-speed ' s first highexpressway, the first cross-sea bridge in the Maldives, and the formation o

41、f the car industry in Belarus.The inclusion of Italy into the BRI makes Italy the first G7 country to formally join the Initiative, and sets a new milestone in the process of building the Belt and Road.What makes the BRI unique is that it is an initiative for win-win cooperation rather thanzero-sum

42、competition. As everyone knows, the BRI has its origin in the ancient Silk Road traderoute that linked China with many places in the world, including the Italian cities of Rome and Venice. Italy is a natural fit for the ambitious project because of its historical connections with China, and also bec

43、ause of the need to be open rather than closed, to cooperate rather than confront. In this fast-changing world, seeking win-win progress is the best path forward for all countries.In China, it is said that without a big breakthrough in thinking, there will be no big leap in practice; and without a b

44、ig leap in practice, there will be no great development. A number of Chinese ideas and initiatives have been formed with the goal of building a community of common destiny in mind. Under the BRI, we can expect China to deepen policy coordination, facilities connectivity, free trade, financial integr

45、ation, and people-to-people bonds.The revival of China as a great power is a blessing to the world, contributing to the building of a better world.A.By giving examples.1.How does the author develop the second paragraph?B.By making comparisons.C.By reasoning and analyzing.D.By describing important ev

46、ents.2 .What can we learn from the last but one paragraph?A.China has become a superpower.B.China puts others ' interests before its own.C.China has been seeking development for all.D.China is well-known for its traditional ideas.A.Only one participant will win.C.All participants will gain somet

47、hing.others.4.What is best title of the passage?A.The revival of China as a great power3 .What does the underlined part -sum competition " in Paragraph 4 probably mean?B.None of the participants will win.D.Some participants will win at the cost ofB.Construction along ancient trade routesC.A mil

48、estone in building BRI has been setD.Italy and China reached an agreement on BRI答案以及解析1、答案及解析：答案：(1)-(4) BCDD解析：(1).推理判断题。根据第二段中 Their efforts have been proven fruitful 以及 He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award可知，他们的努力证明是卓有成效的，他是第一个获得这个 奖项的中国公民。由此可以判断，王潮能够获得2012年普利兹克建筑奖，是得到了国际上的认可。故正确答案为B

49、。(2) .细节理解题。根据第四段内容可知，这座建筑的风格完全不同于国内其他校园的风格， 它的曲线完美地配合了山丘的起伏，形成了独特的景色，这个独特的风格让参观者感到惊讶， 故正确答案为Co(3) .细节理解题。根据第六段内容可知，王潮的作品表现出了对现代建筑和传统知识的深刻了解，通过这种平衡，他创建了一种新型的中国建筑。由此可以判断出，他之所以成功，是因为他找到了新旧之间的和谐，故正确答案为Do(4) .细节理解题。根据最后一段中 The study of traditions should be combined with practice 可知，传统的风格应该与实践相结合。故正确答案为D

50、o2、答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.A解析：1.细节理解题.根据 Chinese Language Day 部分中的"In 2010, the first Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. In 2010, the first Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20.(2010 年，第一个 中国语言日

51、在11月12日举行.但自2011年以来，它一直在4月20日举行.2010年，第一个中 国语言日在11月12日举行.但自2011年以来，它一直在4月20日举行.)"可知,第一个联合国 汉语日设在2010年，故选C.2 .推理判断题.根据 China Astronautics Day 部分中的"On April 24,1970, China's first man-made Earth satellite - Dongfanghong I - went into space. It was a big step for China's space program

52、. In 2016, the government set April 24 as China Astronautics Day." 可知，1970 年 4月 24 日，中国第一颗人造地球卫星 "东方红一号"进入太空.2016年,政府将4月24日定为中国航天 日.故中国航天日的介绍说明了中国航天事业取得了巨大进步，选B.3 .细节理解题.根据第一段的 The city's annual Peony Culture Festival begins in early April and lasts till early May.可知一年一度的牡丹文化节从 4月

53、初开始，持续到5月初.根据ChineseLanguage Day 部分的 But since 2011, it has been held on April 20.可知但自 2011 年以来，它一直 在 4 月 20 日举行.根据 China Astronautics Day 部分的 In 2016, the government set April 24 as China Astronautics Day.可知2016年,政府将4月24日定为中国航天日.所以这三个节日的时间设定可知，三个节日的共同之处就是它们都是在四月，故选A.3、答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.A; 3c 4.B解析：1.

54、细节理解题。根据第二段 The audience was amazed by both the beautiful and mostly hand-embroidered colorful patterns and the perfect balance of modern and traditional element 可 知,观众为传统与现代元素的完美结合而惊叹。故正确答案为Co2 .词义猜测题。根据上文可知，人们对于传统艺术在当代社会的存在价值有一些固定看法，比如它们只能放在博物馆中供人参观。所以break the stereotype中的"stereotype应该是"fixedimpression 的含义。故正确答案为 A。3 .细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Wang' s design ideas c