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六、阅读下面短文,用英语回答短文后的问题。
主题群:历史、社会与文化
子主题:文化价值
语篇类型:说明文
难度:★★
Lao She(1899－1966) is one of China's most celebrated writers. Among his many works, the play Teahouse stands out as a masterpiece. Written in 1956, it has three acts and describes the lives of ordinary people in Beijing from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Through the story of Wang Lifa and his customers, the play also reflects(反映) the great changes in Chinese society over those fifty years.
Lao She was born in Beijing. In 1913, his mother sent him to a teacher's school. After graduating, he became the head teacher of a primary school. In 1924, Lao She went to England, where he taught Mandarin at London University's School of Oriental Studies for five years. During his stay, he read widely and began his writing career. Returning to China in 1930, he wrote many more novels, as well as many plays and short stories that focused on the lives of common people. Because of his great contributions, he was honoured as "the People's Artist".
Today, Lao She Teahouse in Beijing is not only a place to remember the writer but also a lively cultural space. Visitors can enjoy different kinds of Chinese tea and traditional Beijing snacks. Every evening, performances such as Beijing opera, traditional music and magic shows are put on there. The teahouse has become a must-visit spot for both Chinese and foreign tourists who want to experience Beijing's traditional culture.
1. Why has Teahouse been popular for many years?
2. What did Lao She do before he went to England?
3. What did Lao She mainly do after 1930?
4. Where can a foreigner go if he wants to experience Beijing's traditional culture?
5. What can you learn from the passage as a student?
主题群:历史、社会与文化
子主题:文化价值
语篇类型:说明文
难度:★★
Lao She(1899－1966) is one of China's most celebrated writers. Among his many works, the play Teahouse stands out as a masterpiece. Written in 1956, it has three acts and describes the lives of ordinary people in Beijing from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Through the story of Wang Lifa and his customers, the play also reflects(反映) the great changes in Chinese society over those fifty years.
Lao She was born in Beijing. In 1913, his mother sent him to a teacher's school. After graduating, he became the head teacher of a primary school. In 1924, Lao She went to England, where he taught Mandarin at London University's School of Oriental Studies for five years. During his stay, he read widely and began his writing career. Returning to China in 1930, he wrote many more novels, as well as many plays and short stories that focused on the lives of common people. Because of his great contributions, he was honoured as "the People's Artist".
Today, Lao She Teahouse in Beijing is not only a place to remember the writer but also a lively cultural space. Visitors can enjoy different kinds of Chinese tea and traditional Beijing snacks. Every evening, performances such as Beijing opera, traditional music and magic shows are put on there. The teahouse has become a must-visit spot for both Chinese and foreign tourists who want to experience Beijing's traditional culture.
1. Why has Teahouse been popular for many years?
Because it describes ordinary people's lives and reflects social changes.
2. What did Lao She do before he went to England?
He was the head teacher of a primary school.
3. What did Lao She mainly do after 1930?
He wrote many more novels, as well as many plays and short stories about common people's lives.
4. Where can a foreigner go if he wants to experience Beijing's traditional culture?
He can go to Lao She Teahouse.
5. What can you learn from the passage as a student?
I should study hard and pay attention to the lives of ordinary people.（言之有理即可）
答案
1. Because it describes ordinary people's lives and reflects social changes. 2. He was the head teacher of a primary school. 3. He wrote many more novels, as well as many plays and short stories about common people's lives. 4. He can go to Lao She Teahouse. 5. I should study hard and pay attention to the lives of ordinary people.（言之有理即可）
解析
【分析】
解答本题需先通读短文，再针对每个问题定位原文对应段落：1. 问题1询问《茶馆》受欢迎的原因，需定位第一段关于《茶馆》内容与意义的描述；2. 问题2询问老舍去英国前的经历，需定位第二段1924年去英国之前的职业信息；3. 问题3询问1930年后老舍的主要活动，需定位第二段1930年回国后的创作相关内容；4. 问题4询问体验北京传统文化的地点，需定位第三段关于老舍茶馆的介绍；5. 问题5为开放性问题，需结合短文主旨（老舍的贡献、文化价值）合理作答。
【解析】
1. 定位第一段关键句：“describes the lives of ordinary people in Beijing... reflects the great changes in Chinese society”，整理得出《茶馆》受欢迎的原因；
2. 定位第二段关键信息：“After graduating, he became the head teacher of a primary school. In 1924, Lao She went to England”，提取老舍去英国前的职业；
3. 定位第二段关键句：“Returning to China in 1930, he wrote many more novels, as well as many plays and short stories that focused on the lives of common people”，整理1930年后老舍的主要活动；
4. 定位第三段关键句：“The teahouse has become a must-visit spot for both Chinese and foreign tourists who want to experience Beijing's traditional culture”，提取对应地点；
5. 开放性问题，结合短文体现的老舍关注普通人、贡献文化等主旨，给出合理表述（言之有理即可）。
【答案】
1. Because it describes ordinary people's lives and reflects social changes.
2. He was the head teacher of a primary school.
3. He wrote many more novels, as well as many plays and short stories about common people's lives.
4. He can go to Lao She Teahouse.
5. I should study hard and pay attention to the lives of ordinary people.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解）、英语开放性表达
【点评】
本题为英语说明文阅读题，围绕老舍及其作品、老舍茶馆展开，题目涵盖细节查找与开放性作答，既考查学生快速定位信息的能力，也引导学生感悟文化价值，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
解答本题需先通读短文，再针对每个问题定位原文对应段落：1. 问题1询问《茶馆》受欢迎的原因，需定位第一段关于《茶馆》内容与意义的描述；2. 问题2询问老舍去英国前的经历，需定位第二段1924年去英国之前的职业信息；3. 问题3询问1930年后老舍的主要活动，需定位第二段1930年回国后的创作相关内容；4. 问题4询问体验北京传统文化的地点，需定位第三段关于老舍茶馆的介绍；5. 问题5为开放性问题，需结合短文主旨（老舍的贡献、文化价值）合理作答。
【解析】
1. 定位第一段关键句：“describes the lives of ordinary people in Beijing... reflects the great changes in Chinese society”，整理得出《茶馆》受欢迎的原因；
2. 定位第二段关键信息：“After graduating, he became the head teacher of a primary school. In 1924, Lao She went to England”，提取老舍去英国前的职业；
3. 定位第二段关键句：“Returning to China in 1930, he wrote many more novels, as well as many plays and short stories that focused on the lives of common people”，整理1930年后老舍的主要活动；
4. 定位第三段关键句：“The teahouse has become a must-visit spot for both Chinese and foreign tourists who want to experience Beijing's traditional culture”，提取对应地点；
5. 开放性问题，结合短文体现的老舍关注普通人、贡献文化等主旨，给出合理表述（言之有理即可）。
【答案】
1. Because it describes ordinary people's lives and reflects social changes.
2. He was the head teacher of a primary school.
3. He wrote many more novels, as well as many plays and short stories about common people's lives.
4. He can go to Lao She Teahouse.
5. I should study hard and pay attention to the lives of ordinary people.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解）、英语开放性表达
【点评】
本题为英语说明文阅读题，围绕老舍及其作品、老舍茶馆展开，题目涵盖细节查找与开放性作答，既考查学生快速定位信息的能力，也引导学生感悟文化价值，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
