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Ⅱ. Choose the best answer（阅读短文，选择最恰当的答案）
Folk art is a wonderful form of traditional culture, showing people's creativity and cultural traditions. Unlike well-known art forms, many folk arts are closely related to people's daily life and passed down from generation to generation. Today, we will learn about a special and beautiful folk art from India — Rangoli, which is full of unique Eastern charm.
Rangoli, a traditional Indian folk art with a history of over 400 years, is a colourful pattern drawn on the ground or floors of homes. It is usually made with coloured powders, rice flour, flower petals or coloured sand. Artists, mostly women, draw delicate and symmetrical patterns by hand, without any tools. The themes of Rangoli are diverse, including flowers, birds, geometric shapes and traditional symbols, all carrying good wishes for family happiness, health and prosperity.
In India, Rangoli is an important part of festivals and family gatherings, such as Diwali (the Festival of Lights) and weddings. People draw Rangoli at the entrance of their homes to welcome guests and gods, believing it can bring good luck. This folk art is not only a way of decoration but also a way for Indian women to show their creativity and pass down cultural traditions to their children.
Today, Rangoli is still popular in India and has even become a symbol of Indian culture around the world. Many people learn to draw Rangoli as a hobby, letting more people appreciate the beauty of this traditional Indian folk art and the diversity of world cultures.
(
A. A famous Indian festival.
B. A special Indian folk art form.
C. Coloured patterns around the world.
D. How to draw Indian pictures.
(
A. Wooden blocks and ink.
B. Coloured powders and flower petals.
C. Rice paper and scissors.
D. Clay and water.
(
A. It has a history of less than 300 years.
B. It is drawn with special tools.
C. Its themes include flowers and geometric shapes.
D. It is only made by men.
(
A. During festivals and family gatherings.
B. Only on workdays.
C. On birthdays.
D. When they go out for a trip.
(
A. It helps them make a living.
B. It is a gift for foreign friends.
C. It helps them learn new drawing skills.
D. It is a way to pass down cultural traditions.
Folk art is a wonderful form of traditional culture, showing people's creativity and cultural traditions. Unlike well-known art forms, many folk arts are closely related to people's daily life and passed down from generation to generation. Today, we will learn about a special and beautiful folk art from India — Rangoli, which is full of unique Eastern charm.
Rangoli, a traditional Indian folk art with a history of over 400 years, is a colourful pattern drawn on the ground or floors of homes. It is usually made with coloured powders, rice flour, flower petals or coloured sand. Artists, mostly women, draw delicate and symmetrical patterns by hand, without any tools. The themes of Rangoli are diverse, including flowers, birds, geometric shapes and traditional symbols, all carrying good wishes for family happiness, health and prosperity.
In India, Rangoli is an important part of festivals and family gatherings, such as Diwali (the Festival of Lights) and weddings. People draw Rangoli at the entrance of their homes to welcome guests and gods, believing it can bring good luck. This folk art is not only a way of decoration but also a way for Indian women to show their creativity and pass down cultural traditions to their children.
Today, Rangoli is still popular in India and has even become a symbol of Indian culture around the world. Many people learn to draw Rangoli as a hobby, letting more people appreciate the beauty of this traditional Indian folk art and the diversity of world cultures.
(
B
) 1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. A famous Indian festival.
B. A special Indian folk art form.
C. Coloured patterns around the world.
D. How to draw Indian pictures.
(
B
) 2. What is Rangoli usually made with?A. Wooden blocks and ink.
B. Coloured powders and flower petals.
C. Rice paper and scissors.
D. Clay and water.
(
C
) 3. Which of the following is TRUE about Rangoli?A. It has a history of less than 300 years.
B. It is drawn with special tools.
C. Its themes include flowers and geometric shapes.
D. It is only made by men.
(
A
) 4. When do Indian people usually draw Rangoli?A. During festivals and family gatherings.
B. Only on workdays.
C. On birthdays.
D. When they go out for a trip.
(
D
) 5. What is the meaning of Rangoli for Indian people?A. It helps them make a living.
B. It is a gift for foreign friends.
C. It helps them learn new drawing skills.
D. It is a way to pass down cultural traditions.
答案
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D
解析
【分析】本题为英语阅读理解选择题，包含主旨大意题和细节理解题。解题思路：1. 先通读全文，把握每段核心内容，明确文章主旨；2. 针对各题目，定位原文对应信息，逐一比对选项，排除错误选项，选出最佳答案。
【解析】1. 主旨大意题：文章围绕印度民间艺术Rangoli展开介绍，故答案为B；2. 细节理解题：原文提到Rangoli通常用coloured powders、flower petals等制作，对应选项B；3. 细节判断题：原文指出Rangoli历史超400年（A错）、不用工具（B错）、主题含花和几何形状（C对）、多为女性创作（D错），故选C；4. 细节理解题：原文说明在节日和家庭聚会时绘制Rangoli，选A；5. 细节理解题：原文提到Rangoli是传承文化传统的方式，选D。
【答案】1.B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解题、主旨大意题
【点评】本题是关于印度民间艺术的阅读理解题，考查学生对文章主旨的把握及细节信息的定位能力，题目设置常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6
【解析】1. 主旨大意题：文章围绕印度民间艺术Rangoli展开介绍，故答案为B；2. 细节理解题：原文提到Rangoli通常用coloured powders、flower petals等制作，对应选项B；3. 细节判断题：原文指出Rangoli历史超400年（A错）、不用工具（B错）、主题含花和几何形状（C对）、多为女性创作（D错），故选C；4. 细节理解题：原文说明在节日和家庭聚会时绘制Rangoli，选A；5. 细节理解题：原文提到Rangoli是传承文化传统的方式，选D。
【答案】1.B 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解题、主旨大意题
【点评】本题是关于印度民间艺术的阅读理解题，考查学生对文章主旨的把握及细节信息的定位能力，题目设置常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6
