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文化意识 传统文化 The Chinese character for "fish", written in the traditional form, is "魚". The pronunciation of fish in Chinese, "yu", sounds like a character that means "plenty". Thus, fish become a symbol of victory in Chinese culture. There is an idiom "Every year we'll have enough things to use", which means "to have spares every year". During the Spring Festival, for example, fish is often left uneaten. The reason is that the uneaten fish is meant to represent the humans' hopes of having something left over for the next year.
Fish can also represent long life, which comes from the fact that fish are able to grow really old. At the same time, fish are also a representation of unity(团结), which comes from the fact that fish often swim in pairs. This is also the reason why the fish charms used in jewellery are often in pairs.
The fish is also a common symbol in Chinese literature(文学). For example, the carp(鲤鱼) that were able to jump over the waterfall at the Loong Gate (Longmen) would change into loongs. The image of a carp jumping over the Loong Gate is an old and lasting Chinese cultural symbol for courage, perseverance(坚持不懈) and achievement.
In fact, each spring, carp gather in great numbers in the pool at the base of the waterfall, but very few actually make the jump. It has become a common saying in China that a student facing the gaokao is like a carp trying to jump over the Loong Gate.
With the symbolism of good luck, fish, especially koi fish(锦鲤), have always been a common object in Chinese art. You can also often find fish art on Chinese ceramics(陶器), such as teapots, cups, jars and plates.
()27. 新考法 写作手法 How does the writer develop Paragraph 1?
A. By asking questions. B. By telling stories.
C. By listing numbers. D. By giving examples.
()28. 语言能力 归纳能力 What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?
A. Fish are able to grow really old and live long.
B. Fish are a representation of long life and unity.
C. Fish often live near each other and swim in pairs.
D. Fish charms are often used in making jewellery.
()29. 跨学科 语文 Why is a student facing the gaokao like a carp trying to jump over the Loong Gate?
A. Because nobody can offer help. B. Because anything can happen.
C. Because few students join it. D. Because it is hard to succeed.
()30. 语言能力 归纳能力 What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Traditional Story of Fish B. Different Ways to Raise Fish
C. Fish in Chinese Culture D. The Story of the Loong Gate

【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了鱼在中国传统文化中的象征含义。
27. D 写作手法题。根据第一段内容以及“for example ...”可知,作者是通过举例的方法展开叙述的。故选D。
28. B 段落大意题。根据第二段中的“Fish can also represent long life ... At the same time, fish are also a representation of unity ...”并通读整段可知,第二段主要介绍了鱼是长寿和团结的象征。故选B。
29. D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“but very few actually make the jump”可知,很少有鱼能跃过龙门,由此推断出参加高考的学生想要成功是很艰难的,D项符合。故选D。
30. C 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了与鱼有关的中国传统文化,所以C项最符合。故选C。