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第二节(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)
阅读短文,从所列选项中,选出最佳选项填入对应空白处,使短文通顺、连贯。(选项中有一项多余)
Chinese writing has a history of six or seven thousand years. Calligraphy, the art of writing, is almost as old as writing itself.
In ancient times, written Chinese started from early symbols and pictures. 31.
With time passing by, a number of written forms appeared. Each had its own local style. In the 3rd century BCE, the First Emperor, Qinshihuang, set the same standard for the written characters—“small seal” script. 32.
34.
The art of calligraphy reached a high point in the 4th century. At that time, there were many famous calligraphers. 35.
A. Then, they gradually became characters.
B. The tools of calligraphy were simple enough.
C. It used short, straight brush strokes to write quickly.
D. It was first used in his own state of Qin, then in the whole nation.
E. People still know little about the history of Chinese paintings.
F. Among them, calligrapher Wang Xizhi was often regarded as the greatest master.
阅读短文,从所列选项中,选出最佳选项填入对应空白处,使短文通顺、连贯。(选项中有一项多余)
Chinese writing has a history of six or seven thousand years. Calligraphy, the art of writing, is almost as old as writing itself.
In ancient times, written Chinese started from early symbols and pictures. 31.
A
Later, characters and even full sentences were written on animal bones or shells for communication.With time passing by, a number of written forms appeared. Each had its own local style. In the 3rd century BCE, the First Emperor, Qinshihuang, set the same standard for the written characters—“small seal” script. 32.
D
That writing system was very important in uniting(联合) the Chinese people and culture. At the same time, as people needed to write faster in daily life and work, Cheng Miao developed another style called “clerical” script. 33. C
By Han times, calligraphers had created a new style known as “regular” script. From the Tang Dynasty, it became the standard form used in government exams.34.
B
What we needed was the Four Treasures of the Study: a brush, an ink stick, an ink stone and paper. Students of calligraphy practised the main types of script and improved their skills by copying the works of past masters. With the increase of their knowledge and practice, they slowly developed their own styles.The art of calligraphy reached a high point in the 4th century. At that time, there were many famous calligraphers. 35.
F
Calligraphy remains a living art form to this day. It has become part of the school courses to pass on the Chinese culture.A. Then, they gradually became characters.
B. The tools of calligraphy were simple enough.
C. It used short, straight brush strokes to write quickly.
D. It was first used in his own state of Qin, then in the whole nation.
E. People still know little about the history of Chinese paintings.
F. Among them, calligrapher Wang Xizhi was often regarded as the greatest master.
答案
31. A
32. D
33. C
34. B
35. F
32. D
33. C
34. B
35. F
解析
【分析】首先通读短文，明确文章围绕中国汉字（书法）的演变展开。解题时需结合空白处前后的语境逻辑，匹配选项：31题前句讲汉字起源于早期符号和图画，后句提到后来的字符，需衔接符号到字符的过渡句，对应A；32题前句说秦始皇统一小篆，结合历史背景，小篆最初在秦国使用后推广全国，对应D；33题前句说隶书为了快速书写，选项C提到快速书写的特点，对应；34题后句说文房四宝，对应选项B的书法工具；35题前句说有很多著名书法家，对应选项F举王羲之的例子。
【解析】1. 31题：前文“early symbols and pictures”与后文“characters”需衔接过渡，选项A“Then, they gradually became characters”符合逻辑，故选A。2. 32题：前文提到秦始皇统一小篆，结合历史背景，小篆最初在秦国使用后推广至全国，选项D“It was first used in his own state of Qin, then in the whole nation”符合语境，故选D。3. 33题：前文说明隶书是为满足快速书写的需求，选项C“It used short, straight brush strokes to write quickly”描述隶书快速书写的特点，匹配需求，故选C。4. 34题：后文提到“Four Treasures of the Study（文房四宝）”，对应选项B“The tools of calligraphy were simple enough”中“书法工具”的描述，故选B。5. 35题：前文指出有很多著名书法家，选项F“Among them, calligrapher Wang Xizhi was often regarded as the greatest master”举例说明，符合语境，故选F。
【答案】31.A 32.D 33.C 34.B 35.F
【知识点】英语七选五、语篇衔接、中国文化常识
【点评】本题为英语阅读理解七选五题型，考查学生对语篇逻辑、上下文语境的理解能力，需结合相关文化常识解题，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5
【解析】1. 31题：前文“early symbols and pictures”与后文“characters”需衔接过渡，选项A“Then, they gradually became characters”符合逻辑，故选A。2. 32题：前文提到秦始皇统一小篆，结合历史背景，小篆最初在秦国使用后推广至全国，选项D“It was first used in his own state of Qin, then in the whole nation”符合语境，故选D。3. 33题：前文说明隶书是为满足快速书写的需求，选项C“It used short, straight brush strokes to write quickly”描述隶书快速书写的特点，匹配需求，故选C。4. 34题：后文提到“Four Treasures of the Study（文房四宝）”，对应选项B“The tools of calligraphy were simple enough”中“书法工具”的描述，故选B。5. 35题：前文指出有很多著名书法家，选项F“Among them, calligrapher Wang Xizhi was often regarded as the greatest master”举例说明，符合语境，故选F。
【答案】31.A 32.D 33.C 34.B 35.F
【知识点】英语七选五、语篇衔接、中国文化常识
【点评】本题为英语阅读理解七选五题型，考查学生对语篇逻辑、上下文语境的理解能力，需结合相关文化常识解题，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.5
