八、[传统文化]任务型阅读。
糖画
Sugar painting is a traditional Chinese folk art that has a history of over 500 years. It is not only a form of art but also a sweet treat. Artists use melted(融化的)sugar to create beautiful designs，such as animals or flowers. The process is like drawing with a brush，but instead of ink，they use sugar syrup(糖浆).
The art of sugar painting is mainly found in the northern part of China. In the past，it was often seen at festivals or in busy markets. People，especially children，loved to watch the artists at work. They would gather around，excited to see what kind of design would be made next. Once the design was finished，the artist would place a stick on the back of the sugar painting and give it to the customer. It was both a toy and a snack!
To make sugar paintings，artists need special skills. They must be quick and exact because the sugar syrup cools down and hardens quickly. They also need to have a good imagination to create different shapes. The most common designs(设计)are dragons，phoenixes(凤凰)，and flowers，which are symbols of good luck in Chinese culture.
Nowadays，sugar painting is becoming less common because of modern snacks and busy lifestyles. However，it is still loved by many people. Some artists are trying to keep this traditional art alive by teaching it to the younger generation. They believe that sugar painting is not only about making sweets，but also about passing on the culture and history of China.
Sugar painting is a wonderful example of how art and life can be combined. It shows the creativity and wisdom of the Chinese people. It is hoped that this traditional art will continue to be passed down and cherished for many years to come.
根据短文内容，回答问题。
1. What two roles does sugar painting play in Chinese culture according to Paragraph 1?

2. When or where could we see sugar painting in the past?
3. What special skills of making sugar paintings are mentioned?
4. What do popular designs like dragons and flowers represent(代表)?
5. Why are some artists trying to keep this traditional art alive?

1. It serves both as a creative artwork and a tasty food that people can enjoy./It is not only a form of art but also a sweet treat. 2. At festivals or in busy markets. 3. (1) Being quick and exact. (2) Having a good imagination (to create different shapes). 4. They are symbols of good luck in Chinese culture. 5. They believe that sugar painting is not only about making sweets, but also about passing on the culture and history of China.

【分析】
这是一篇传统文化主题的细节类任务型阅读，解题核心思路是"题干关键词定位法"：首先逐个划出每个问题的核心关键词，带着关键词回到原文对应段落精准定位，找到和问题匹配的原句，直接提取符合要求的信息作答即可，不需要额外做复杂的推理改写，优先用原文原句输出答案就能保证准确率。比如第一题明确指定了第一段，直接在第一段找描述糖画两个属性的句子，第二题抓关键词"in the past"找过去出现的场景，后续题目都可以用同样的定位方法快速找到对应内容。
【解析】
1. 定位到原文第一段第二句，直接提取描述糖画双重属性的内容，即可得到它既是艺术形式也是美味甜食的答案。
2. 定位到原文第二段第二句，提取过去糖画出现的时间和地点信息即可。
3. 定位到原文第三段，先后找到两处描述制作糖画所需特殊技能的表述，整理合并即可。
4. 定位到原文第三段末尾句，提取龙、花等常见图案的象征含义即可。
5. 定位到原文第四段末尾部分，找到艺术家坚持传承糖画的原因表述即可。
【答案】
1. It is not only a form of art but also a sweet treat.
2. At festivals or in busy markets.
3. (1) Being quick and exact. (2) Having a good imagination (to create different shapes).
4. They are symbols of good luck in Chinese culture.
5. They believe that sugar painting is not only about making sweets, but also about passing on the culture and history of China.
【知识点】
任务型阅读，细节信息提取，传统民间文化
【点评】
本题结合中国传统民间艺术糖画的文化背景出题，所有考点均为原文细节定位，没有设置复杂的推理障碍，既考察了学生快速查找、提取文本关键信息的阅读能力，也向学生科普了我国非遗类传统手工艺的相关知识，引导学生关注中华优秀传统文化的传承。
【难度系数】
0.8