五、七选五
Living heritages are cultural elements that are considered to be an important part of the cultural heritage of our nation and that are still present and transmitted today. 1 It is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on Xuan paper.
The evolution of Chinese calligraphy began alongside the earliest Chinese characters discovered to date—inscriptions on oracle bones(甲骨文), from the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century－11th century BC) in Anyang, Henan Province.
Over time, calligraphy gradually took shape as a form of art rather than a mere means of record. Five major styles of script were born. They were running, cursive, official, seal and regular.
2 The type of brush, the density of ink and the texture of paper can all change the output. From brush inclination and direction to speed of writing, every twist and turn of the wrist is also calculated. Structure of individual characters and special layout as a whole determine its quality. Moreover, the emotions of the writer are directly reflected on calligraphy.
Calligraphy is a fine art. Lan Ting Xu is one of the most celebrated masterpieces. 3 Its elegance and expressive brushwork gave it both historical and cultural significance in Chinese literature.
Calligraphy is also within reach. Like the Spring Festival couplets that decorate doors of everyday folks, calligraphy has always been the sign of appreciation for the Chinese. Where there is Chinese language, there is calligraphy. 4
Chinese calligraphy is still highly valued today for its more than just writing. 5 It was written on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. We strongly believe Chinese calligraphy will be passed from generation to generation.
A. It is a living heritage.
B. Calligraphy is a demanding art.
C. Calligraphy can be learned easily.
D. Chinese calligraphy is one of them.
E. It is one of the most famous and favorite artworks.
F. And where there is Chinese calligraphy, there is beauty.
G. It was created by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1.D 2.B 3.G 4.F 5.A
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述了中国书法作为活态遗产的重要地位。
1. D 解析:上文“Living heritages are cultural elements that are considered to be an important part of the cultural heritage of our nation and that are still present and transmitted today.”提到活态遗产至今仍然存在并传承，D选项“中国书法就是其中之一”中的them则指的就是上文中的“Living heritages”，且该选项中的Chinese calligraphy直接对应下文“It is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on Xuan paper.”中的It，讲明中国书法是一种活态遗产。故选D。
2. B 解析:下文“The type of brush, the density of ink and the texture of paper can all change the output. From brush inclination and direction to speed of writing, every twist and turn of the wrist is also calculated.”提到中国书法对于画笔的类型、墨水的密度和纸张的纹理都有要求，握笔的倾斜和方向、书写速度都会影响字的效果，这些和B选项“书法是一门要求很高的艺术”中的demanding完全能吻合。故选B。
3. G 解析:上文“Lan Ting Xu is one of the most celebrated masterpieces.”提到书法著作《兰亭序》，G选项“它是王羲之在东晋时期创造的”进一步介绍它的来历，该选项中的It指的就是上文的Lan Ting Xu。故选G。
4. F 解析:上文“Where there is Chinese language, there is calligraphy.”提到有中文的地方就有书法，F选项“有中国书法的地方，就有美”进一步陈述有中国书法的地方就有美，与上文形成连贯的逻辑关系，表达了中国书法的普及性和美学价值。故选F。
5. A 解析:上文“Chinese calligraphy is still highly valued today for its more than just writing.”提到中国书法的价值不仅仅在于写，A选项“这是一种活态遗产”中的a living heritage进一步说明了其宝贵，且和下文的“will be passed from generation to generation”相吻合。故选A。