Ⅲ. 阅读理解。
阅读短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个与短文内容相符的最佳选项。
Calligraphy, the art of writing Chinese characters with a brush, is much more than just beautiful handwriting. It is an important part of Chinese culture that has been
practiced for thousands of years, passed down from generation to generation, and carries the spirit of the Chinese nation.
In ancient China, calligraphy was one of the four important arts for knowledgeable（博学的）people, together with painting, music, and board games. It was not only a way to record information, but also a way to show one's feelings and improve oneself. People believed that a calligrapher's personality, feelings, and even good qualities could be seen from their writing—whether the writing was strong and firm or soft and gentle. Great calligraphers like Wang Xizhi in the Jin Dynasty are still loved and respected today, and their works are valuable cultural treasures.
There are several main styles of Chinese calligraphy, such as Zhuan Shu, Li Shu, Kai Shu, Xing Shu and Cao Shu. Each style has its own rules and beauty. For beginners, Kai Shu is the best choice because it has a clear structure and standard lines. Learning calligraphy needs a lot of patience and daily practice. People must learn to hold the brush correctly, control the ink well, and master the movement of the hand to write beautiful characters.
Today, although we often use pens and keyboards in daily life, calligraphy is still popular among people of all ages. ★ Many people, including young students, practice it as a hobby in their free time. It helps people relax, focus better, and learn to love Chinese characters and traditional culture more. Schools often hold calligraphy competitions to encourage students to learn this art and pass it on.
Calligraphy is a living art that connects the past and the present. It carries the wisdom and feelings of ancient Chinese people and encourages us to find beauty and peace in writing.
()26. How does the writer show calligraphy's importance for ancient knowledgeable people?
A. By listing their famous works.
B. By explaining its writing rules.
C. By mentioning the four important arts.
D. By introducing Wang Xizhi's life.
( )27. Why is Kai Shu the best choice for beginners?
A. Because its structure is clear.
B. Because it is the oldest style.
C. Because it is easy to win a prize.
D. Because it is popular with people.
()28. Which sentence can be put back into ★ in Paragraph 4?
A. It is no longer limited to knowledgeable people.
B. It is practiced by people with excellent art skills.
C. It is popular among old people in their free time.
D. It is still mainly practiced by knowledgeable people.
()29. What's the structure of the text? (① stands for Paragraph 1;...)
A. ① ② ③ ④
B. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
C. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤
D. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤

()30. What is the writer's purpose of writing this passage?
A. To tell Wang Xizhi's life story.
B. To compare different styles of calligraphy.
C. To teach beginners how to practice calligraphy.
D. To show the importance and charm of calligraphy.

26.C 27.A 28.A 29.B 30.D

26. 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句"In ancient China, calligraphy was one of the four important arts for knowledgeable people, together with painting, music, and board games."可知，作者通过提及古代文人的四大重要技艺，来说明书法对古代博学之人的重要性，对应选项C。
27. 细节理解题。根据文章第三段"For beginners, Kai Shu is the best choice because it has a clear structure and standard lines."可知，楷书是初学者最佳选择的原因是它的结构清晰、笔画规范，对应选项A。
28. 推理判断题。第四段空格前提到如今书法在各个年龄段的人群中都很受欢迎，空格后提到包括年轻学生在内的很多人都把练习书法作为爱好，A选项"它不再局限于博学的人"可以很好衔接上下文，承接古代书法是文人四艺的内容，引出如今全民喜爱书法的现状，符合语境。
29. 篇章结构题。文章第1段总述书法是中国文化的重要组成部分，点明其地位；第2段介绍古代书法的地位与内涵，第3段介绍书法的主流风格与入门练习要点，第4段介绍当代书法的流行情况，这三段是并列的分述内容；第5段总结书法是连接古今的活的艺术，升华主题，整体为总分总结构，对应选项B。
30. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章从书法的文化地位、古今发展、风格特点等多个维度介绍书法，目的是展现书法的重要性与独特魅力，其余三个选项都只是文章的局部内容，并非写作的整体目的，对应选项D。