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1、文化类第一部分 五年高考题荟萃Passage 1(09·安徽B篇)The year 2009 is the Year of Ox. The ox is a representative of the fanning culture of China. In the farming economy （经济）, oxen are the major animals pulling plows （犁）. Of course, the good of oxen is not limited to plowing. In fact, they are seen as "boats o

2、n land" for their ability to carry loads. Besides, the whole body of an ox is full of treasures. Their meat and milk are food full of nutrition, and their skin can be used to make clothes and shoes. With all these qualities, oxen are regarded as generous creatures. In the past, oxen played an i

3、mportant role in the spiritual life of the Chinese. Even today, oxen still play a special part in some folk activities. For example, some people who1ive in southwest China will cook cattle bone soup and share it among family members when holding the ceremony for children who reach 13. They believe t

4、hat the cattle bone soup represents the blood relationship among family members. In order to express their love for oxen, people in some other areas will run to shake off diseases on the 16th day of the first month by the lunar calendar （农历）, and during their run they will take their oxen along, whi

5、ch indicates they regard the creature as human. Because of the contribution of oxen in their lives, the Chinese people are very grateful to the animal. In addition, the use of oxen in ceremonies and the thanks people owe to oxen help to develop various traditional customs, which becomes an important

6、 part of the folk culture of the Chinese nation. 60. The words "boats an land" underlined in Paragraph 2 refer to _A. animals for taking goods B. creatures for pulling plowsC. treasures of the folk culture D. tools in the farming economy6l. From the third paragraph, we know that _A. oxen a

7、re no more important today than in the pastB. ceremonies are held when people cook cattle bone soupC. oxen are treated as human in some areas of ChinaD. people run with oxen to shake off diseases every month62. Which of the following helps to develop traditional customs?A. The special role of oxen i

8、n frowning. B. People's respect and love for oxen. C. The practical value of an ox's body. D. The contribution of oxen to the economy. 63. Why does the author write the text?A. To stress the importance of oxen in farming. B. To introduce the Chinese folk culture. C. To describe how to celebr

9、ate the Year of Ox. D. To explain how to develop agriculture with oxen. 答案 60.A 61.C 62.B 63.BPassage 2(09·天津A篇)Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an

10、 organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.Many r

11、oads and places in Singapore（新加坡） are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries - in both the West and the East.Another way of naming places is naming the

12、m after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If yo

13、u step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus - obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay（马来语）. Now why wou

14、ld anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like

15、“Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent（月牙） because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.36. We learn from Paragraph 1 that _.A. the government is usually the first to name a placeB. many places tend to have more than one nameC. a cere

16、mony will be held when a place is namedD. people prefer the place names given by the government37. What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Change suddenly.B. Change significantly.C. Disappear mysteriously.D. Disappear very slowly.38. Which of the following places i

17、s named after a person?A. Raffles Place.B. Selector Airbase.C. Piccadilly Circus.D. Paya Lebar Crescent.39. Bras Basah Road is named _.A. after a personB. after a placeC. after an activityD. by its shape40. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Some place names in Singapore are the same as in Bri

18、tain.B. Some places in Singapore are named for military purposes.C. The way Singaporeans name their places is unique.D. Young Singaporeans have forgotten the pioneers.答案 36.B 37.D 38.A 39.C 40.APassage 3(09·天津B篇)I am a writer. I spend a great deal of my time thinking about the power of language

19、the way it can evoke（唤起） an emotion, a visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth. Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them allall the Englishes I grew up with.Born into a Chinese family that had recently arrived in California, Ive been giving more thought to the kind of English my moth

20、er speaks. Like others, I have described it to people as “broken” English. But feel embarrassed to say that. It has always bothered me that I can think of no way to describe it other than “broken”, as if it were damaged and needed to be fixed, as if it lacked a certain wholeness. Ive heard other ter

21、ms used, “limited English,” for example. But they seem just as bad, as if everything is limited, including peoples perceptions（认识）of the limited English speaker.I know this for a fact, because when I was growing up, my mothers “limited” English limited my perception of her. I was ashamed of her Engl

22、ish. I believed that her English reflected the quality of what she had to say. That is ,because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. And I had plenty of evidence to support me: the fact that people in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously,

23、did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her.I started writing fiction in 1985. And for reasons I wont get into today, I began to write stories using all the Englishes I grew up with: the English she used with me, which for lack of a bette

24、r term might be described as “broken”, and what I imagine to be her translation of her Chinese, her internal（内在的） language, and for that I sought to preserve the essence, but neither an English nor a Chinese structure: I wanted to catch what language ability tests can never show; her intention, her

25、feelings, the rhythms of her speech and the nature of her thoughts.41. By saying “Language is the tool of my trade”, the author means that _.A. she uses English in foreign tradeB. she is fascinated by languagesC. she works as a translatorD. she is a writer by profession42. The author used to think o

26、f her mothers English as _.A. impoliteB. amusingC. imperfectD. practical43. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?A. Americans do not understand broken English.B. The authors mother was not respected sometimes.C. The author mother had positive influence on her.D. Broken English alw

27、ays reflects imperfect thoughts.44. The author gradually realizes her mothers English is _.A. well structuredB. in the old styleC. easy to translateD. rich in meaning45. What is the passage mainly about?A. The changes of the authors attitude to her mothers English.B. The limitation of the authors pe

28、rception of her mother.C. The authors misunderstanding of “limited” English.D. The authors experiences of using broken English.答案 41.D 42.C 43.B 44.D 45.APassage 4(09·重庆D篇)Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage(遗产) Site.I recently retur

29、ned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist(薄雾), Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings

30、 that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpools history.As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries(美术馆) than

31、 most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britains No.1 music city, it has the

32、 biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.As you would expect from such a city

33、, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpools famous Philharmonic pub(酒馆). It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outst

34、anding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.68. Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by_A. its charming banksB. its famous museumsC. its wonderful palacesD. its attractive buildings69. The third paragraph is develo

35、ped mainly by_A. providing different examplesB. following the order of spaceC. making comparisonsD. analyzing causes70. The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that_A. Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurantsB. Liverpool is an impressive place full of attractionC. a pub is a wonderfu

36、l place for visitors to relax themselvesD. a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey71. What is the passage mainly about?A. The universal value of the world heritage in LiverpoolB. The exciting experience of the author in LiverpoolC. The special cultural atmosphere of Liverpoo

37、lD. The beautiful historic sites of Liverpool答案 68.D 69.A 70.B 71.CPassage 5(09·福建A篇)Only three local students won Chinese Blog（博客） Competition. And 15 of the 18 awards want to students from China. 170 students task: to get a fully-designed blog up and running, complete with many posting based

38、on a theme of choiceall written in Chinese. Themes ranged from local opinionssuch as the usage of Singlish, education and whether Singapore can be a cultural centreto food blogs. The entries were judged on Language proficiency（ 熟练程度）and the quality of writing, as well as the design and level of exch

39、anging ideas with readers. Academics from the National University of Singapore and the SIM University IT experts, and a journalist from Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao in Singapore made up the judges. In the end, only three Singaporean students made it to the award listthe rest of the awards were sw

40、ept up by students from China. “No surprise.” said Mr. Chow Yaw Long, 37 , teachers in charge from Ianova Junior Collage, which organized the event. “Although the topics were local subjects, the foreign students were generally better in terms of the content of the posts and their grasp of the Chines

41、e language.” One of the three local students winning the first prize in the Best Language Award was blogger Christina Gao 19, from the Saint Andrews Junior Collage, who spared no effort in researching for and writing her blog. Each entry took her between five and seven days to produce, complete with

42、 pictures and even podcasts （播客） Her advice for bloggers is: Be responsible “Some bloggers out there only seek to blame the authorities and other bloggers.” Said Miss Gao. “I think they lack responsibilities and there is no value to their posts.” 56. The competition was organized by A. the National

43、University of Singapore B. Chinese newspaper Lianhe Zaobao C. Innova Junior College D. the Saint Andrews Junior College 57. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Chinese students won most of the awards. B. Not all the themes were about local subjects C. The blogs could be writt

44、en in Chinese or Singlish. D. The judges were from university in Singapore and China. 58. What Miss Gao said suggests that A. she likes to blame the authorities B. she has a sense of responsibility C. she thinks highly of the others blogs D. she loves to read valuable posts 59. The passage in mainly

45、 about A. how Chinese students won the awards in the competition B. why bloggers should take responsibility for their blogs C. how Miss Gao won the first prize in the competition D. what the result of the competition was 答案 56.C 57.A 58.B 59.DPassage 6(09·江西D篇)Many people to newspaper and magaz

46、ines to express their opinions. Letters to the editor must carry the writer full name, address and telephone number, although the information is not necessary for publication. This requirement to provide personal particulars is a clear indication that writers are held responsible for what they say.

47、When a writer wants his voice heard. He needs to claim ownership of his voice. Responsibility is the name of the game. “People today prefer living together to putting their signatures on a marriage certificate because they refuse to accept responsibility for the relationship,” said social worker Ken

48、 Yip, “and this is what is causing a lot of family problems.” When we sign a paper, for example, a business contract or a bank document, the signature is symbol of consent, an agreement to take the matter seriously. Most governments and many organizations will not process writers complaints if they

49、do not bear the writers signature. The absence of a signature, they explain, tells us that the writer cannot be too serious and therefore does not deserve a reply. There are people who wish to remain anonymous（匿名的）for various reasons. Multi-billionaire Mr. King donates generously to charity several

50、times a year. He gives simply because he wants to help but not for the publicity his donations may bring, and he does not want his good deeds to make news. In other cases, people insist on anonymity because they are afraid of the consequences of revealing their identity. Crime witnesses may be willi

51、ng to assist the police, but most are unwilling to give their names when reporting a crime. Name or no name? The answer is very personal and lies in how much we want to get involved. We all have a name, it is a matter if responsibility to it when we make a statement, a claim or an accusation. We all

52、 want to honour our own name, and it is only by stamping our expression of an opinion with our own name that we honour what we say. 68. What does the writer mean by saying “Responsibility is the name of the game”? A. Writers need to provide their personal information in the game. B. Publication must

53、 bear the writers full name, address and phone number. C. Writers should be responsible for their names. D. Names are required to indicate writers responsibility for what they say. 69. The second paragraph suggests that a paper without a signature may . A. help to end a relationship B. not get a rep

54、ly C. be accepted all the same D. become a family problem 70. Some people dont want their names known because they are . A. hesitant to make a donation B. unwilling to draw public attention C. afraid of an accusation D. ready for involvement 71. The passage is mainly about . A. honour and writers B.

55、 identity and signature C. signature and responsibility D. anonymity and signature 答案 68.D 69.B 70.B 71.CPassage 7(09·江西E篇)New archaeological discovers suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk Road probably began in some form many countries earlier than once thought. The findin

56、gs, coupled with a widening range of scientific and historical research could add a fascinating new page to the epic of the Silk Road. The farest and most surprising discovery is pieces of silk found in the hair of and Egyptian mummy from about 1000 BC, long before regular traffic on the Silk Road a

57、nd at least one thousand years before silk was previously thought to be used in Egypt. Other research may extend human activity along this route back even further, perhaps a million years to the migration of human ancestors into eastern Asia. The official origin of East-West commerce along the road

58、is usually placed in the late 2nd century BC which was the agent of the Chinese Emperor Wu-di returned from a dangerous secret mission（使命）across the desert into the remote high country of Central Asia. The agent, Zhang Qian, travelled as far as Afghanistan back knowledge of even more distant lands such as