五、阅读理解。（2025·江苏常州·调研）
“Click, click, click...” The drummer(鼓手) hit the drumsticks against each other to give a beat, and the band started to play. Kai played a guqin(古琴) solo, and for most of the show, he played along with the rhythm of the drums. The band played faster and faster. Kai’s classmates jumped to their feet, clapping and screaming. When the music ended, there was an awkward(尴尬的) silence. They all looked at the teachers.
Mr Li asked, “What were you trying to express?”
Kai murmured, “I wanted to do something different...to modernize the guqin’s sound.”
“Well, it’s a good try. But you know it has over 3,000 years of history. I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well,” said Mr Li. “The music was ... We could hardly hear the guqin,” added Miss Zhou. “I’m afraid I can’t give you high marks.”
“Please, can I have another chance?” begged Kai.
They finally agreed.
Alone in the hall later, Kai sat on his chair, feeling a little sad. “I understand what you were trying to do,” Kai looked up and saw Miss Zhou by his side. “But before you can break the rules, you have to master them.”
Kai was puzzled. What did she mean?
“The guqin is connected to nature. The bottom board represents the ground, and the rounded top board represents the sky. A wonderful guqin performance shows the harmony(和谐) between people and nature.”
“Miss Zhou, is it fine to play the guqin with other instruments?”
“Because it is so quiet,” replied Miss Zhou, “it’s usually played alone. Sometimes, it can be played with the dizi or another guqin. Every note matters. And you know, there’s Chinese philosophy(哲理) behind every form of art. That’s what makes Chinese art special. We should try hard to keep the value of traditions and connect them with modern life.”
“Is it true that Confucius(孔子) played the guqin?”
“Exactly. Confucius believed that music was necessary for a well-rounded education. It could help a person develop his inner self.”
“Can I make it modern?” Kai was wondering if he had asked a stupid question.
“Ancient musicians followed traditions to show respect. To modernize it, try to find the right way to keep the value. How will you change your piece?”
“I’m not sure yet,” said Kai. “But I’m going to do something different again.”
That night, Kai kept thinking about the next show. “How can I present the guqin and balance the traditional spirit with a modern touch?” he wondered.
Then, he had an idea...
()1. In Kai’s teachers’ eyes, his first performance failed mainly because he didn’t .
A. play the drums well B. work well with others
C. express personal feelings D. show the guqin’s value
()2. Why did Miss Zhou mention Confucius when talking with Kai?
A. To tell Kai the guqin has a long history.
B. To explain the cultural influence of the guqin.
C. To advise Kai to learn from ancient musicians.
D. To show Confucius was good at playing the guqin.
()3. Which of the following is the correct order of the story?
a. Miss Zhou gave her advice to Kai.
b. The classmates kept a short silence.
c. Kai asked for another chance to play.
d. The teachers pointed out Kai’s problem.
e. Kai played the guqin with drum rhythms.
A. a-e-d-c-b B. e-b-d-c-a C. e-a-b-d-c D. a-b-d-e-c
()4. What lesson has Kai learned from his experience?
A. Strict rules will stop our creativity in music.
B. Traditional instruments should be modernized.
C. Creation requires us to understand the tradition first.
D. The guqin is necessary for a well-rounded education.

1. D 【点拨】根据李老师所说内容以及周老师补充内容可知，老师们认为凯的演奏未展现出古琴的特色与价值。故选 D。
2. B 【点拨】根据周老师所说的话“Confucius believed that music was necessary for a well-rounded education. It could help a person develop his inner self.”，并结合前文她强调古琴蕴含中国哲理、承载传统价值可知，提及孔子是为了进一步阐释古琴背后的文化价值。故选 B。
3. B 【点拨】根据全文内容可知，故事的正确顺序为 e-b-d-c-a。故选 B。
4. C 【点拨】根据周老师对凯说的“But before you can break the rules, you have to master them.”以及“We should try hard to keep the value of traditions and connect them with modern life.”，并结合凯后续思考如何平衡古琴的传统精神与现代风格可知，凯领悟到“创新需先理解传统”的道理。故选 C。

【分析】
做本题时，需先通读全文梳理故事脉络：Kai尝试将古琴与鼓结合演奏，初演失败后向老师请教，老师指导他需先掌握古琴传统价值再创新。针对每个题目，需回到原文定位关键信息，逐一比对选项，排除与原文不符的错误选项，选出正确答案。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文李老师所说“I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well”及周老师补充“We could hardly hear the guqin”，可知老师们认为Kai的初演未展现古琴的特色与价值，对应选项D。
2. 推理判断题：周老师提到孔子“Confucius believed that music was necessary for a well-rounded education. It could help a person develop his inner self”，结合前文她强调古琴蕴含中国哲理、承载传统价值，可知提及孔子是为阐释古琴背后的文化影响，对应选项B。
3. 细节排序题：梳理原文顺序：e（Kai和鼓的节奏弹古琴）→b（音乐结束后出现尴尬沉默）→d（老师指出Kai的演奏问题）→c（Kai请求再一次表演机会）→a（周老师给Kai建议），对应顺序为e-b-d-c-a，选B。
4. 主旨大意题：根据周老师的话“But before you can break the rules, you have to master them”及“We should try hard to keep the value of traditions and connect them with modern life”，可知Kai领悟到创新需先理解传统的道理，对应选项C。
【答案】
1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、推理判断题
【点评】
本文围绕古琴创新的故事展开，融合中国传统文化元素，考察学生的细节查找、逻辑排序及推理能力，需学生仔细定位原文信息，准确理解作者意图。
【难度系数】
0.6