Ⅱ. 阅读理解
In the heart of Beijing’s historic Xuannan area, a new place called Dajixiang is bringing old streets back to life. This area, once home to scholars and people who fought for change, now mixes ancient yards with modern shops and cafes. The morning sun shines on gray walls that have stood for centuries, reminding visitors of the area’s long history. A local person, Gu Zhong, who has lived here for over 60 years, notes that while the buildings look new, they still hold the neighbourhood’s true spirit.
Dajixiang, which opened in May 2025, is a short walk from Beijing’s famous Central Axis(轴线). It was once a quiet corner but is now a busy space for both locals and tourists. People can explore the traditional hutong, enjoy delicious food in the nearby Niujie area, and visit ancient temples. The area also includes the restored(修复的)home of Kang Youwei, a famous reformer(改革者)from the Qing Dynasty. Song Meili, director of the Beijing Xuannan Cultural Museum, stresses that Xuannan is more than a location—it is a living cultural concept connected to Beijing’s development and the love for our country shown by its past scholars.
Today, Dajixiang successfully mixes history with modern life. Visitors can watch Peking Opera performances, just as people did centuries ago, or try interactive theatre experiences. This mix of old and new makes the neighbourhood a special example of urban rebuilding. It shows how respecting the past can create lively communities for the future, allowing history and today’s energy to live together in harmony.
1. What is the passage mostly about?
A. To say bad things about modern changes in Beijing’s old areas.
B. To talk about the hard work of keeping old buildings safe in a modern city.
C. To tell about a neighbourhood that does a good job mixing old history with today’s life.
D. To compare how past scholars and today’s people lived in Xuannan area.
2. What does the writer say about the buildings in Dajixiang?
A. They were completely rebuilt with new materials and modern styles.
B. They look new but still keep the old feeling of the area.
C. They are mostly new buildings that took the place of the old yards.
D. They are famous as the oldest buildings still standing in Beijing.
3. We can guess from Song Meili’s words about the Xuannan area that
A. its importance comes mainly from being close to the city centre
B. its value is not just in the places themselves, but also in its living cultural meaning
C. it should care more about bringing in tourists than about helping local people
D. it has become less important to Beijing’s growth in recent years
4. How does the writer probably feel about the new project in Dajixiang?
A. Worried that it might hurt the area’s real history.
B. Not caring, because there are many similar projects.
C. Happy about its way of making a lively community by respecting the past.
D. Unsure how old and new things can stay together.
In the heart of Beijing’s historic Xuannan area, a new place called Dajixiang is bringing old streets back to life. This area, once home to scholars and people who fought for change, now mixes ancient yards with modern shops and cafes. The morning sun shines on gray walls that have stood for centuries, reminding visitors of the area’s long history. A local person, Gu Zhong, who has lived here for over 60 years, notes that while the buildings look new, they still hold the neighbourhood’s true spirit.
Dajixiang, which opened in May 2025, is a short walk from Beijing’s famous Central Axis(轴线). It was once a quiet corner but is now a busy space for both locals and tourists. People can explore the traditional hutong, enjoy delicious food in the nearby Niujie area, and visit ancient temples. The area also includes the restored(修复的)home of Kang Youwei, a famous reformer(改革者)from the Qing Dynasty. Song Meili, director of the Beijing Xuannan Cultural Museum, stresses that Xuannan is more than a location—it is a living cultural concept connected to Beijing’s development and the love for our country shown by its past scholars.
Today, Dajixiang successfully mixes history with modern life. Visitors can watch Peking Opera performances, just as people did centuries ago, or try interactive theatre experiences. This mix of old and new makes the neighbourhood a special example of urban rebuilding. It shows how respecting the past can create lively communities for the future, allowing history and today’s energy to live together in harmony.
1. What is the passage mostly about?
A. To say bad things about modern changes in Beijing’s old areas.
B. To talk about the hard work of keeping old buildings safe in a modern city.
C. To tell about a neighbourhood that does a good job mixing old history with today’s life.
D. To compare how past scholars and today’s people lived in Xuannan area.
2. What does the writer say about the buildings in Dajixiang?
A. They were completely rebuilt with new materials and modern styles.
B. They look new but still keep the old feeling of the area.
C. They are mostly new buildings that took the place of the old yards.
D. They are famous as the oldest buildings still standing in Beijing.
3. We can guess from Song Meili’s words about the Xuannan area that
B
.A. its importance comes mainly from being close to the city centre
B. its value is not just in the places themselves, but also in its living cultural meaning
C. it should care more about bringing in tourists than about helping local people
D. it has become less important to Beijing’s growth in recent years
4. How does the writer probably feel about the new project in Dajixiang?
A. Worried that it might hurt the area’s real history.
B. Not caring, because there are many similar projects.
C. Happy about its way of making a lively community by respecting the past.
D. Unsure how old and new things can stay together.
答案
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. C
2. B
3. B
4. C
解析
【分析】本题为英语阅读理解题,包含4道选择题,分别考查主旨大意、细节理解、人物观点、作者态度。解题思路为:先通读全文把握核心内容(北京Dajixiang融合历史与现代的城市更新案例);针对每道题,定位原文对应信息,排除与原文不符、无中生有、偷换概念的错误选项,选出正确答案。
【解析】
1. 主旨大意题:全文围绕Dajixiang将历史与现代生活融合展开,A选项“批评北京老城区现代变化的坏处”与原文积极态度不符;B选项“谈论保护老建筑的辛苦”并非核心内容;D选项“比较过去学者与现在人的生活”未提及,因此正确答案为C。
2. 细节理解题:根据第一段最后一句“while the buildings look new, they still hold the neighbourhood’s true spirit”,可知建筑外观新但保留了区域的真实精神,对应B选项;A选项“完全用新材料现代风格重建”与原文不符;C选项“取代旧院子的新建筑”表述错误;D选项“是北京现存最老的建筑”无依据,故选B。
3. 细节理解题:根据第二段宋梅丽的话“Xuannan is more than a location—it is a living cultural concept connected to Beijing’s development...”,可知宣南的价值不仅在于地点,更在于活的文化意义,对应B选项;A选项“主要因靠近市中心重要”错误;C选项“重游客轻本地人”未提及;D选项“近年对北京发展不重要”与原文相反,故选B。
4. 观点态度题:根据最后一段“successfully mixes history with modern life... creating lively communities”,可知作者对该项目持认可态度,C选项“因尊重过去打造活力社区而开心”符合;A选项“担心伤害历史”、B选项“不在乎”、D选项“不确定新旧共存”均与原文不符,故选C。
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.B 4.C
【知识点】英语阅读理解、主旨大意题、细节理解题
【点评】本题以北京Dajixiang融合历史与现代的城市更新为背景,设置4道英语阅读常规题型,考查学生对文章主旨、细节及作者态度的理解能力,需准确定位原文关键信息并排除干扰项,难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6
【解析】
1. 主旨大意题:全文围绕Dajixiang将历史与现代生活融合展开,A选项“批评北京老城区现代变化的坏处”与原文积极态度不符;B选项“谈论保护老建筑的辛苦”并非核心内容;D选项“比较过去学者与现在人的生活”未提及,因此正确答案为C。
2. 细节理解题:根据第一段最后一句“while the buildings look new, they still hold the neighbourhood’s true spirit”,可知建筑外观新但保留了区域的真实精神,对应B选项;A选项“完全用新材料现代风格重建”与原文不符;C选项“取代旧院子的新建筑”表述错误;D选项“是北京现存最老的建筑”无依据,故选B。
3. 细节理解题:根据第二段宋梅丽的话“Xuannan is more than a location—it is a living cultural concept connected to Beijing’s development...”,可知宣南的价值不仅在于地点,更在于活的文化意义,对应B选项;A选项“主要因靠近市中心重要”错误;C选项“重游客轻本地人”未提及;D选项“近年对北京发展不重要”与原文相反,故选B。
4. 观点态度题:根据最后一段“successfully mixes history with modern life... creating lively communities”,可知作者对该项目持认可态度,C选项“因尊重过去打造活力社区而开心”符合;A选项“担心伤害历史”、B选项“不在乎”、D选项“不确定新旧共存”均与原文不符,故选C。
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.B 4.C
【知识点】英语阅读理解、主旨大意题、细节理解题
【点评】本题以北京Dajixiang融合历史与现代的城市更新为背景,设置4道英语阅读常规题型,考查学生对文章主旨、细节及作者态度的理解能力,需准确定位原文关键信息并排除干扰项,难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6
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