五、阅读理解。（2025·江苏宿迁·中考）
Among all types of paper, Xuan paper has earned a special place in Chinese culture. The history of Xuan paper dates back to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, paper was produced in Xuancheng, Jingxian, Ningguo and Taiping. They were counties(县）under the jurisdiction（管辖范围）of Xuanzhou. Among them, the paper made in Jingxian was the best for its excellent qualities. Since most paper distribution（分发）centres were in Xuancheng, the paper was then known as Xuan paper.
Xuan paper is made from the bark(树皮）of the blue sandalwood tree(檀香树）and rice straw. The process(过程）of making it includes many procedures like washing, boiling, and drying. Each step needs a lot of time and care. The final product is soft, thin but strong. It doesn't tear(扯破）easily and can take in a lot of ink. Because of these qualities, Xuan paper has been loved by painters and calligraphers. It helps them fully express their creative ideas and feelings.
Xuan paper is not only a material for art but also a cultural symbol. It represents the rich heritage(遗产）of the arts in Chinese history. Even in today's modern world, Xuan paper continues to hold an important position in Chinese art and cultural traditions. It serves as a bridge connecting the past with the present, allowing modern artists to look for good ideas from history while creating new works. The special treasures of Xuan paper ensure that the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting can remain and can be passed down through generations.

（）1. Where was the best Xuan paper made according to the passage?
A. Jingxian. B. Taiping. C. Ningguo. D. Xuancheng.
（）2. What does the underlined word “procedures” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Materials. B. Steps. C. Counties. D. Thoughts.
（）3. Why has Xuan paper been loved by painters and calligraphers?
A. Because of the price. B. Because of the size.
C. Because of the qualities. D. Because of the colour.
（）4. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The types of Xuan paper. B. The value of Xuan paper.
C. The weight of Xuan paper. D. The ways of making Xuan paper.

1. A 【点拨】根据“Among them, the paper made in Jingxian was the best for its excellent qualities.”可知,泾县制作的宣纸是最好的。故选 A。
2. B 【点拨】根据“The process(过程) of making it includes many procedures like washing, boiling, and drying.”可知,“procedures”在这里指的是制作宣纸过程中的步骤,与“steps”意思相近。故选 B。
3. C 【点拨】根据“The final product is soft, thin but strong. It doesn't tear(扯破) easily and can take in a lot of ink. Because of these qualities, Xuan paper has been loved by painters and calligraphers.”可知,宣纸因其优良的特性受到画家和书法家的喜爱。故选 C。
4. B 【点拨】根据第三段内容可知,本段提到宣纸不仅是艺术材料,还是文化象征,连接过去与现在,并传承中国书法和绘画的美。因此,本段主要讨论宣纸的文化价值。故选 B。

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，围绕“宣纸”这一中国传统文化主题设置4道选择题，考查细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意等能力。解题思路为：先通读全文把握大意，再针对每道题的问题，回到原文定位对应信息，逐一分析选项，选出与原文匹配的答案。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据原文第一段“Among them, the paper made in Jingxian was the best for its excellent qualities.”可知，最好的宣纸产自泾县，对应选项A。
2. 第2题：根据原文“The process of making it includes many procedures like washing, boiling, and drying.”可知，制作宣纸的过程包含洗、煮、烘干等步骤，故“procedures”意为“步骤”，对应选项B。
3. 第3题：根据原文第二段“Because of these qualities, Xuan paper has been loved by painters and calligraphers.”可知，宣纸因自身优良特性受画家和书法家喜爱，对应选项C。
4. 第4题：第三段主要讲述宣纸不仅是艺术材料，更是文化象征，连接过去与现在，传承中国书画之美，核心围绕宣纸的价值展开，对应选项B。
【答案】
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】
本题以中国传统文化宣纸为载体，考查中考英语阅读理解的核心能力，既贴合文化背景，又注重信息提取与分析能力的考查，题型常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6