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体裁：说明文 主题：社会现象 难度：★★★★★ 建议用时：8 min 正确率：/4
When technology quickly changes our world, we might ask: Are our old cultural traditions disappearing, or are they being reborn? In China, an interesting mix of old and new shows that technology is not fighting tradition. Instead, it is a strong tool to help bring traditions back to life and pass them on to young people.
Take the Spring Festival, China’s most important holiday, as an example. The old custom of giving red envelopes with money inside has changed. Now, many millions of people use apps to send and get digital red envelopes. This change has not reduced the tradition’s meaning of bringing good luck and wishes. In fact, it has made the custom more fun and convenient. This is especially engaging for young people who often live without using much cash.
Traditional performing arts are also joining this digital trend. For example, Chinese opera, a valuable cultural art, is now using modern stage effects. Shows might use better sound and lights, or even drones to create amazing scenes that were not possible before. This attracts people who once thought opera was hard to understand or old-fashioned. At a recent show, AI robot dogs performed a traditional dance together perfectly. The performance surprised the audience and showed a wonderful mix of old culture and new technology.
Even the important value of family reunions is helped by modern technology. China’s large high-speed rail network makes trips home for the holidays much quicker and easier. For family members who cannot travel, video calls and social media become places for online gatherings. They allow families separated by long distances to share happy festival moments together.
In the end, technology is creating new containers for our old cultural traditions. It makes sure that the true spirit of these traditions—like community, good wishes, and family love—does not just continue, but grows stronger in the modern world. It connects the past and the present in active and exciting ways.
1. What can we know about digital red envelopes?
A. They have completely replaced cash.
B. They are widely accepted by elderly people.
C. They keep the tradition alive in a modern way.
D. They are less safe than traditional paper envelopes.
2. What do the examples in Paragraph 3 suggest?
A. High-tech effects are now part of traditions.
B. Chinese opera is losing its importance today.
C. Traditional arts depend on high-tech to survive.
D. Technology makes traditional arts more attractive.
3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the mix of technology and tradition?
A. Positive.
B. Worried.
C. Doubtful.
D. Objective.
4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Technology is replacing traditional customs.
B. Technology is changing the meaning of traditions.
C. Young people are turning their backs on traditions.
D. Technology helps bring back and pass on traditions.
体裁：说明文 主题：社会现象 难度：★★★★★ 建议用时：8 min 正确率：/4
When technology quickly changes our world, we might ask: Are our old cultural traditions disappearing, or are they being reborn? In China, an interesting mix of old and new shows that technology is not fighting tradition. Instead, it is a strong tool to help bring traditions back to life and pass them on to young people.
Take the Spring Festival, China’s most important holiday, as an example. The old custom of giving red envelopes with money inside has changed. Now, many millions of people use apps to send and get digital red envelopes. This change has not reduced the tradition’s meaning of bringing good luck and wishes. In fact, it has made the custom more fun and convenient. This is especially engaging for young people who often live without using much cash.
Traditional performing arts are also joining this digital trend. For example, Chinese opera, a valuable cultural art, is now using modern stage effects. Shows might use better sound and lights, or even drones to create amazing scenes that were not possible before. This attracts people who once thought opera was hard to understand or old-fashioned. At a recent show, AI robot dogs performed a traditional dance together perfectly. The performance surprised the audience and showed a wonderful mix of old culture and new technology.
Even the important value of family reunions is helped by modern technology. China’s large high-speed rail network makes trips home for the holidays much quicker and easier. For family members who cannot travel, video calls and social media become places for online gatherings. They allow families separated by long distances to share happy festival moments together.
In the end, technology is creating new containers for our old cultural traditions. It makes sure that the true spirit of these traditions—like community, good wishes, and family love—does not just continue, but grows stronger in the modern world. It connects the past and the present in active and exciting ways.
1. What can we know about digital red envelopes?
A. They have completely replaced cash.
B. They are widely accepted by elderly people.
C. They keep the tradition alive in a modern way.
D. They are less safe than traditional paper envelopes.
2. What do the examples in Paragraph 3 suggest?
A. High-tech effects are now part of traditions.
B. Chinese opera is losing its importance today.
C. Traditional arts depend on high-tech to survive.
D. Technology makes traditional arts more attractive.
3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the mix of technology and tradition?
A. Positive.
B. Worried.
C. Doubtful.
D. Objective.
4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Technology is replacing traditional customs.
B. Technology is changing the meaning of traditions.
C. Young people are turning their backs on traditions.
D. Technology helps bring back and pass on traditions.
答案
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过数字红包、现代舞台技术和高铁通信等例子，介绍了科技并未扼杀传统，而是为传统文化注入新活力，助其在现代社会传承与发展。
1. C 推理判断题。根据第二段“This change has not reduced the tradition's meaning of bringing good luck and wishes ... This is especially engaging for young people”可知数字红包没有改变传统红包传递祝福的意义，而是通过现代化的方式让习俗变得更方便有趣，吸引了年轻人。故选 C。
2. D 推理判断题。根据第三段“Traditional performing arts are also joining this digital trend ... This attracts people who once thought opera was hard to understand or old-fashioned.”可知传统表演艺术顺应数字化潮流，吸引了更多观众，由此可知本段的例子说明科技使传统艺术更具吸引力。故选 D。
3. A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It makes sure that the true spirit of these traditions ... does not just continue, but grows stronger in the modern world.”可知科技与传统文化的融合确保传统精神的延续和发展，由此可知作者对科技和传统的融合持积极态度。故选 A。
4. D 文章主旨题。结合文章内容，尤其是第一段“In China, an interesting mix of old and new shows that technology is not fighting tradition. Instead, it is a strong tool to help bring traditions back to life and pass them on to young people.”可知本文主要介绍了科技并未扼杀传统，而是为传统文化注入新活力，助其在现代社会传承与发展。故选 D。
1. C 推理判断题。根据第二段“This change has not reduced the tradition's meaning of bringing good luck and wishes ... This is especially engaging for young people”可知数字红包没有改变传统红包传递祝福的意义，而是通过现代化的方式让习俗变得更方便有趣，吸引了年轻人。故选 C。
2. D 推理判断题。根据第三段“Traditional performing arts are also joining this digital trend ... This attracts people who once thought opera was hard to understand or old-fashioned.”可知传统表演艺术顺应数字化潮流，吸引了更多观众，由此可知本段的例子说明科技使传统艺术更具吸引力。故选 D。
3. A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“It makes sure that the true spirit of these traditions ... does not just continue, but grows stronger in the modern world.”可知科技与传统文化的融合确保传统精神的延续和发展，由此可知作者对科技和传统的融合持积极态度。故选 A。
4. D 文章主旨题。结合文章内容，尤其是第一段“In China, an interesting mix of old and new shows that technology is not fighting tradition. Instead, it is a strong tool to help bring traditions back to life and pass them on to young people.”可知本文主要介绍了科技并未扼杀传统，而是为传统文化注入新活力，助其在现代社会传承与发展。故选 D。
