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六、阅读短文并回答问题。
In ancient China, spring was a season of hope and celebration. As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty, kings held ceremonies to welcome spring—the earliest national “spring launch（启动）event”. By the Spring and Autumn Period, spring outings had become a popular activity. Even Confucius is said to have enjoyed them.
During the Wei and Jin dynasties, poets saw outings as a way to cultivate character（修身养性）and express creativity. They created poems and enjoyed nature, much like modern “travel bloggers（博主）”. Wang Xizhi, for example, wrote his famous Lantingji Xu during a spring outing. The “Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove（竹林七贤）” also loved gathering in nature to chat and relax.
The Tang Dynasty turned spring outings into grand carnivals（嘉年华）. People enjoyed holidays during festivals like Qingming, and the king would hold big dinners for officers. The “Qujiang Feast” was a famous dinner for those who passed the imperial exams（科举考试）. People picnicked, sang, and danced by the river. Women also joined in activities like horseback riding.
In the Song Dynasty, spring outings often connected tomb sweeping（扫墓）with outdoor fun. People enjoyed sports like cuju, a traditional ball game. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, activities like willow-shooting（射柳）, swinging, and kite-flying became popular.
Today, spring outings remain a beloved tradition. While forms have changed, the joy of
embracing nature and celebrating life stays the same. When flowers bloom and spring scenery is like a painting, why not plan an outing? Whether flying a kite or enjoying a picnic, let’s embrace the beauty of spring, just as people have done for thousands of years.
1. When did spring outings become a popular activity in ancient China?
2. Why did the poets in the Wei and Jin dynasties enjoy spring outings?
3. What activity did women in the Tang Dynasty join in during spring outings?
4. Do spring outings remain a popular tradition today?
5. What ancient spring outing activity would you like to try? Why?
In ancient China, spring was a season of hope and celebration. As early as the Western Zhou Dynasty, kings held ceremonies to welcome spring—the earliest national “spring launch（启动）event”. By the Spring and Autumn Period, spring outings had become a popular activity. Even Confucius is said to have enjoyed them.
During the Wei and Jin dynasties, poets saw outings as a way to cultivate character（修身养性）and express creativity. They created poems and enjoyed nature, much like modern “travel bloggers（博主）”. Wang Xizhi, for example, wrote his famous Lantingji Xu during a spring outing. The “Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove（竹林七贤）” also loved gathering in nature to chat and relax.
The Tang Dynasty turned spring outings into grand carnivals（嘉年华）. People enjoyed holidays during festivals like Qingming, and the king would hold big dinners for officers. The “Qujiang Feast” was a famous dinner for those who passed the imperial exams（科举考试）. People picnicked, sang, and danced by the river. Women also joined in activities like horseback riding.
In the Song Dynasty, spring outings often connected tomb sweeping（扫墓）with outdoor fun. People enjoyed sports like cuju, a traditional ball game. By the Ming and Qing dynasties, activities like willow-shooting（射柳）, swinging, and kite-flying became popular.
Today, spring outings remain a beloved tradition. While forms have changed, the joy of
embracing nature and celebrating life stays the same. When flowers bloom and spring scenery is like a painting, why not plan an outing? Whether flying a kite or enjoying a picnic, let’s embrace the beauty of spring, just as people have done for thousands of years.
1. When did spring outings become a popular activity in ancient China?
In the Spring and Autumn Period.
2. Why did the poets in the Wei and Jin dynasties enjoy spring outings?
Because they saw outings as a way to cultivate character and express creativity.
3. What activity did women in the Tang Dynasty join in during spring outings?
Horseback riding.
4. Do spring outings remain a popular tradition today?
Yes.
5. What ancient spring outing activity would you like to try? Why?
I would like to try swinging. Because it is interesting and relaxing.（言之有理即可）
答案
1. In the Spring and Autumn Period.
2. Because they saw outings as a way to cultivate character and express creativity.
3. Horseback riding.
4. Yes.
5. I would like to try swinging. Because it is interesting and relaxing.（言之有理即可）
2. Because they saw outings as a way to cultivate character and express creativity.
3. Horseback riding.
4. Yes.
5. I would like to try swinging. Because it is interesting and relaxing.（言之有理即可）
解析
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需根据短文内容定位对应信息解答。解题思路：先读每个问题，带着问题在短文中找到对应段落的关键语句，提取或组织答案；第5题为开放题，结合短文提到的古代春游活动，合理说明理由即可。
【解析】
1. 问题1询问春游在中国古代成为流行活动的时间，定位短文第一段“By the Spring and Autumn Period, spring outings had become a popular activity.”，提取时间作答。
2. 问题2询问魏晋诗人喜欢春游的原因，定位短文第二段“During the Wei and Jin dynasties, poets saw outings as a way to cultivate character and express creativity.”，直接提取原因作答。
3. 问题3询问唐代女性春游参加的活动，定位短文第三段最后一句“Women also joined in activities like horseback riding.”，提取活动作答。
4. 问题4询问现在春游是否仍是流行传统，定位短文最后一段第一句“Today, spring outings remain a beloved tradition.”，得出肯定回答。
5. 问题5为开放题，可从短文提到的古代春游活动（如荡秋千、蹴鞠等）中选择，说明理由，符合要求即可。
【答案】
1. In the Spring and Autumn Period.
2. Because they saw outings as a way to cultivate character and express creativity.
3. Horseback riding.
4. Yes.
5. I would like to try swinging. Because it is interesting and relaxing.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、开放性问题
【点评】
本题围绕古代中国春游的发展展开，重点考查学生快速定位短文关键信息的能力，最后一题开放型问题也贴合主题，整体难度适中，适合中等水平学生完成。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题为英语阅读理解题，需根据短文内容定位对应信息解答。解题思路：先读每个问题，带着问题在短文中找到对应段落的关键语句，提取或组织答案；第5题为开放题，结合短文提到的古代春游活动，合理说明理由即可。
【解析】
1. 问题1询问春游在中国古代成为流行活动的时间，定位短文第一段“By the Spring and Autumn Period, spring outings had become a popular activity.”，提取时间作答。
2. 问题2询问魏晋诗人喜欢春游的原因，定位短文第二段“During the Wei and Jin dynasties, poets saw outings as a way to cultivate character and express creativity.”，直接提取原因作答。
3. 问题3询问唐代女性春游参加的活动，定位短文第三段最后一句“Women also joined in activities like horseback riding.”，提取活动作答。
4. 问题4询问现在春游是否仍是流行传统，定位短文最后一段第一句“Today, spring outings remain a beloved tradition.”，得出肯定回答。
5. 问题5为开放题，可从短文提到的古代春游活动（如荡秋千、蹴鞠等）中选择，说明理由，符合要求即可。
【答案】
1. In the Spring and Autumn Period.
2. Because they saw outings as a way to cultivate character and express creativity.
3. Horseback riding.
4. Yes.
5. I would like to try swinging. Because it is interesting and relaxing.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、开放性问题
【点评】
本题围绕古代中国春游的发展展开，重点考查学生快速定位短文关键信息的能力，最后一题开放型问题也贴合主题，整体难度适中，适合中等水平学生完成。
【难度系数】
0.6
