C
Clay figurine(泥塑) is a kind of traditional art form. Clay, with a history of thousands of years, has an important place in human life. Countless(无数的) amazing figurines came out of clay. ▲ So, clay is useful.
In ancient times, people had plenty of ideas in using clay. They made all kinds of bowls for holding food and pots for cooking. As time passed by, clay figurines kept changing and became more and more complex(复杂的). Artists started to use clay to make sculptures(雕刻品) of people, animals, and even creative items(物品).
The process (过程) of making clay figurines is not easy. It needs a lot of patience and skills. It usually includes kneading the clay to make it soft and workable, shaping it into the form you want, and then drying and firing it at the right temperature. Clay figurines not only show the creativity of the artists but also serve as a symbol of different cultures and historical periods. It shines brightly in the art history.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
()11. How many years of history does clay have?
A. Hundreds of years.
B. Thousands of years.
C. Tens of thousands of years.
D. Millions of years.
()12. Which sentence can be put in the ▲?
A. Clay figurines is difficult to learn.
B. People still love clay figurines today.
C. There are many famous clay figurines in history.
D. People use them in daily life in many ways.
()13. What does the underlined word "kneading" mean?
A. Cutting with a knife.
B. Mixing different materials.
C. Pressing and shaping with hands.
D. Painting on the surface.
()14. What steps of making clay figurines are mentioned in the passage?
①Shaping the clay.
②Firing the clay.
③Drying the clay.
④Choosing the clay.
⑤Kneading the clay.
A. ①②③④
B. ①②③⑤
C. ①②④⑤
D. ①③④⑤
()15. What is the best title for the text?
A. Clay Figurine: An Amazing Traditional Art
B. Steps to Make Clay Figurines
C. The Use of Clay Figurines
D. Clay Figurines Artists

11. B 由第一段第二句可知，黏土已有数千年历史。
12. D 横线后“So, clay is useful.”是对前文的总结。故上一句应在介绍泥塑的用途。
13. C 由to make it soft and workable(使其柔软且可操作)可知，knead意为“揉捏”。
14. B 由第三段第三句可知，文章提到的制作泥塑的步骤包括：揉捏、塑形、干燥和火烧。
15. A

【分析】
1. 第11题：题目询问黏土的历史时长，需定位原文中关于黏土历史的描述，找到第一段第二句明确提到“thousands of years”，对应选项B。
2. 第12题：横线处需承上启下，后文“So, clay is useful”是总结句，说明前文要阐述黏土的用途，选项D“人们在日常多方面使用它们”符合逻辑，其他选项均与“有用”的总结无关。
3. 第13题：需结合划线词的语境猜测词义，划线词后提到“to make it soft and workable”（使其柔软可操作），只有“揉捏”能达到该效果，对应选项C。
4. 第14题：需定位原文中制作泥塑的步骤，第三段第三句明确列出“kneading（揉捏）、shaping（塑形）、drying（干燥）、firing（烧制）”，对应①②③⑤，选B。
5. 第15题：需概括全文主旨，全文围绕“泥塑是传统艺术”展开，介绍其历史、用途、制作过程，选项A最贴合，其他选项仅覆盖部分内容。
【解析】
11题：根据第一段第二句“Clay, with a history of thousands of years”，可知黏土有数千年历史，故答案为B。
12题：横线后“So, clay is useful”是对前文的总结，说明前文需体现黏土的用途，选项D“People use them in daily life in many ways”符合逻辑，故答案为D。
13题：根据划线词所在句“kneading the clay to make it soft and workable”，揉捏黏土可使其柔软可操作，对应选项C“Pressing and shaping with hands”，故答案为C。
14题：根据第三段第三句“The process... includes kneading the clay to make it soft and workable, shaping it into the form you want, and then drying and firing it at the right temperature”，制作步骤为揉捏、塑形、干燥、烧制，对应①②③⑤，故答案为B。
15题：全文围绕“泥塑（clay figurine）”展开，介绍其作为传统艺术的相关内容，选项A“Clay Figurine: An Amazing Traditional Art”最贴合主旨，故答案为A。
【答案】
11.B 12.D 13.C 14.B 15.A
【知识点】
英语阅读理解细节题、词义猜测题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本题是一篇介绍传统泥塑的英语阅读理解，涵盖细节理解、句子还原、词义猜测、步骤梳理和主旨大意等题型，考查学生的信息定位、逻辑推理及语篇理解能力，内容贴近传统文化，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7

D
Life is like a journey full of both sunny and rainy days. 16. Here are some useful methods for us.
First, never focus on the bad thoughts for too long. When something bad happens, don't be sad for long or think worse than it is.
17. Second, though there may be moments when life seems empty and meaningless, we can always find a hobby to fill our heart. 18. They are like lights in the dark, leading us out. What's more, helping others is also a great way to stay positive. 19. The smiles and thanks we receive can warm our heart and show our value. 20. By doing so, we can stay positive in the face of any difficulties and enjoy a meaningful and colorful life.
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。
A. Last, always trust ourselves and be confident.
B. Hobbies can bring us joy and help us forget about our troubles.
C. This way of thinking helps us see the good side in every situation.
D. When we offer a helping hand, we are spreading love and kindness.
E. When facing difficulties, staying positive can make a big difference.

16. E 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A

【分析】
本题为英语七选五题型，解题思路如下：1. 通读全文把握主旨：文章围绕“生活有顺境逆境，保持积极心态的重要性及方法”展开；2. 逐个分析空缺处的上下文逻辑：关注前后句的语义衔接、关键词呼应，匹配对应选项。如16空需承上启下连接“生活有晴雨”与“积极方法”；17空需承接“不要关注坏想法”的做法；18空需对应“找爱好”的内容；19空需对应“帮助别人”的内容；20空需符合列举顺序的收尾逻辑。
【解析】
1. 16空：前文提到生活像旅程有晴雨，后文引出“有用方法”，E选项“面对困难时，保持积极会有很大不同”承上启下，点明积极的重要性，符合语境；
2. 17空：前文说“不要长时间关注坏想法、不要难过”，C选项“这种思维方式帮助我们看到每种情况的好的一面”承接前文的做法，说明该做法的好处，符合逻辑；
3. 18空：前文提到“找爱好填满内心”，B选项“爱好能带来快乐，帮我们忘记烦恼”对应爱好的作用，衔接自然；
4. 19空：前文说“帮助别人是保持积极的好方法”，D选项“当我们伸出援手时，我们在传播爱和善意”对应帮助别人的意义，符合语境；
5. 20空：前文用First、Second、What's more列举方法，A选项“最后，总是相信自己，保持自信”作为最后一点，符合列举顺序的收尾逻辑。
【答案】
16.E 17.C 18.B 19.D 20.A
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（七选五）、语篇逻辑衔接
【点评】
本题是典型的英语七选五题型，考查学生对语篇逻辑关系、上下文语义衔接的理解能力，解题关键是抓住空缺处前后的关键词与逻辑关联，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5