四、传统文化阅读理解。

For the younger generation(一代) in China, modern toys have always been attractive. Recently, Beijing silk figurines(北京绢人), with fine clothing and lively facial expressions, have proved that they are just as attractive as modern toys.
As a form of national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产), Beijing silk figurines have a history of more than 1,000 years, dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Usually, a traditional silk figurine is mainly made of natural silk.
He Mei is an inheritor(传承者) of Beijing silk figurines. When first seeing the dolls, she was so impressed by their appearances that she decided to learn the skill of making them. Later, she set up her company in 2013 to produce silk figurines.
Now He's team is working hard to make Beijing silk figurines go further. "People are familiar with American Barbie dolls. I want to turn Beijing silk figurines into 'Chinese Barbie dolls'," she said.
Traditional Chinese culture is the main source(来源) of the inspiration(灵感) for their designs. The first Beijing silk figurines the team produced were modelled after the different roles in Beijing opera. The team has also turned well-known characters from other Chinese operas into figurines.
To make their products more popular, He's team has developed complete DIY tool bags. People can create a figurine of their own within an hour.
Besides, He's company has even worked with robot companies to power their figurines with technology. "The connection of the ancient folk art with technology will make people even more interested in the art," He said.
()1. The history of Beijing silk figurines can date back to .
A. the Sui Dynasty
B. the Song Dynasty
C. the Tang Dynasty
D. the Ming Dynasty
()2. Where does He's team mainly get the inspiration for the designs of the figurines?
A. From cartoon characters.
B. From traditional Chinese culture.
C. From movie and TV stars.
D. From American Barbie dolls.
()3. What can we know about He Mei's company?
A. It was started in 2003.
B. It sells American Barbie dolls.
C. It has 1,000 workers now.
D. It works with other companies.

1. C 【点拨】根据第二段中的“Beijing silk figurines have a history of more than 1,000 years, dating back to the Tang Dynasty”可知,北京绢人的历史可以追溯到唐朝。故选C。
2. B 【点拨】根据第五段中的“Traditional Chinese culture is the main source(来源) of the inspiration(灵感) for their designs.”可知,灵感主要来自中国传统文化。故选B。
3. D 【点拨】根据最后一段中的“Besides, He's company has even worked with robot companies to power their figurines with technology.”可知,何梅的公司与其他公司合作。故选D。

【分析】本题为英语阅读理解题，需通过定位文章对应段落的关键信息解答选择题。第1题考查北京绢人的历史起源，定位第二段；第2题考查设计灵感来源，定位第五段；第3题考查何梅公司的情况，定位最后一段。解题时需仔细阅读题干，带着问题在文中找匹配的句子，对比选项得出答案。
【解析】1. 细节理解题。根据第二段“Beijing silk figurines have a history of more than 1,000 years, dating back to the Tang Dynasty.”可知，北京绢人的历史可追溯到唐朝，故选C。2. 细节理解题。根据第五段“Traditional Chinese culture is the main source of the inspiration for their designs.”可知，设计灵感主要来自中国传统文化，故选B。3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“He's company has even worked with robot companies to power their figurines with technology.”可知，何梅的公司与其他公司合作，故选D。
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解题、传统文化阅读
【点评】本题结合传统文化题材考查英语阅读理解的细节查找能力，侧重信息定位与匹配，难度适中，适合初中阶段学生练习。
【难度系数】0.6