四、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 in 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(乐器)?”
“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】根据第四段可知，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，事情发生的正确顺序为e-b-d-c-a。故选B。
4. C 【点拨】根据周老师对凯说的话以及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】本题为阅读理解题，需结合文章内容逐一分析各题：
1. 第1题：根据文章第四段老师的评价，老师认为凯的演奏未展现古琴的特色与价值，对应选项D，其余选项均不符合老师的核心评价，可排除。
2. 第2题：周老师提及孔子是为了阐释古琴背后的文化价值，进一步说明古琴的文化意义，对应选项B，其余选项均不是提及孔子的目的，可排除。
3. 第3题：梳理故事发展顺序：凯按鼓的节奏弹古琴→同学沉默→老师指出问题→凯请求再一次机会→周老师给出建议，对应选项B，其余选项顺序错误。
4. 第4题：凯从周老师“打破规则前要先掌握规则”的表述中领悟到，创新需先理解传统，对应选项C，其余选项均不符合文章主旨，可排除。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据文章第四段老师的话“I don’t think you’ve presented the characteristics well”及“can’t give you high marks”，可知老师认为凯的演奏未展现古琴的价值，故选D。
2. 第2题：周老师提到孔子是为了进一步阐释古琴蕴含的文化价值，体现古琴的文化意义，故选B。
3. 第3题：通读全文，故事正确顺序为：e（凯与鼓的节奏弹古琴）→b（同学沉默）→d（老师指出问题）→c（凯请求再一次机会）→a（周老师给出建议），故选B。
4. 第4题：根据周老师“before you can break the rules, you have to master them”及凯后续思考如何平衡传统与现代，可知凯领悟到创新需先理解传统，故选C。
【答案】1.D 2.B 3.B 4.C
【知识点】阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】本题围绕古琴的传统与创新展开，考查学生对文章细节、事件顺序及主旨的理解，需学生梳理文章脉络、把握关键信息，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5