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】
1. 第1题是细节理解题，需定位原文中描述“最好的宣纸产地”的句子，直接查找对应信息即可得出答案；
2. 第2题是词义猜测题，根据划线词所在句后列举的制作宣纸的具体环节（清洗、蒸煮、干燥），可推断划线词的含义；
3. 第3题是细节理解题，定位原文中“宣纸受画家和书法家喜爱的原因”的表述，找到对应原因即可；
4. 第4题是主旨大意题，需概括第三段的核心内容，明确该段围绕宣纸的文化价值展开，从而确定答案。
【解析】
1. 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，故选A。
2. 划线词所在句意为“制作它的过程包括许多像清洗、蒸煮、干燥这样的______”，结合制作物品的常识，过程包含多个步骤，故procedures意为“步骤”，对应选项B，故选B。
3. 根据原文第二段“The final product is soft, thin but strong. It doesn’t tear 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喜爱，对应选项C，故选C。
4. 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，核心是宣纸的价值，对应选项B，故选B。
【答案】
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、词义猜测题
【点评】
本题为中考英语阅读理解题，分别考察细节查找、词义猜测和主旨概括能力，题型基础，只要准确定位原文信息即可解答，能有效考察学生的英语阅读基础能力。
【难度系数】
0.7