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 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】根据李老师所说“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”以及周老师补充“The music was... We could hardly hear the guqin”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】根据周老师提到孔子后所说“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，提及孔子是为了进一步阐释古琴背后的文化价值。故选B。
3. B 【点拨】根据文章内容可知，事件发生的正确顺序为e-b-d-c-a。故选B。
4. C 【点拨】根据周老师对凯说的“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.”，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】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需先通读全文把握故事脉络，再针对每道题的设问，回到原文定位关键信息，逐一比对选项排除干扰项，选出符合原文的答案。具体来说，第1题需定位老师对凯首次演奏的评价；第2题需分析周老师提及孔子的意图；第3题需梳理事件发生的先后顺序；第4题需提炼凯从经历中获得的感悟。
【解析】
1. 根据文中李老师的表述“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”及周老师补充的“The music was... We could hardly hear the guqin”，可知老师们认为凯的演奏未展现古琴的价值，故答案为D。
2. 周老师提及孔子后说明“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的文化影响，故答案为B。
3. 梳理文章事件顺序：e（凯按鼓的节奏弹古琴）→b（同学短暂沉默）→d（老师指出凯的演奏问题）→c（凯请求再获得一次表演机会）→a（周老师给凯提出建议），正确顺序为e-b-d-c-a，故答案为B。
4. 根据周老师对凯说的“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”，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，故答案为C。
【答案】
1.D 2.B 3.B 4.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、推理判断
【点评】
本文以古琴演奏为载体，结合传统文化知识，考查学生对英语文章的细节查找、逻辑梳理、推理判断及主旨理解能力，引导学生认识传统艺术的价值与创新的正确路径，是兼具知识性与教育性的阅读材料。
【难度系数】
0.5