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When people hear the gentle and flowing notes of "Molihua" ("Jasmine Flower"《茉莉花》), they often think of China. This traditional Chinese folk song has travelled from local villages to the global stage.
The song became popular during the Qing Dynasty. Originally a popular folk tune in the Yangtze River delta(长江三角洲), it describes the beauty and fragrance of the jasmine flower. The lyrics are simple yet poetic, praising the flower's white colour and its sweet scent. In Chinese culture, the jasmine flower symbolizes purity, kindness, and modesty—values that are deeply respected.
Musically, "Molihua" is known for its smooth and elegant melody. It uses a five-tone scale(音阶), which is a key characteristic of traditional Chinese music. This gives the song a peaceful and bright "flavour" that is very different from Western music. For many years, however, such folk songs were only sung by local people.
The turning point came when Italian composer Giacomo Puccini included the melody in his famous opera Turandot in the 1920s. This introduced the "Jasmine Flower" to Western listeners as a symbol of China. Since then, the song has been performed at major international events, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics and many world summits.
Today, "Molihua" is more than just a song about a flower. It has become a cultural bridge. By sharing this "national treasure", China says to the world: "We are a nation with a long history and a gentle soul." This melody gives Chinese people a sense of pride and reminds them of their cultural roots.
(
A. Beauty, luck and wealth.
B. Purity, kindness and modesty.
C. Peace, joy and friendship.
D. Long life, hope and love.
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A. It uses a five-tone scale.
B. It is sung by local villagers.
C. It has long and beautiful lyrics.
D. It describes the traditional values.
(
A. By using space order.
B. By making comparisons.
C. By following the time order.
D. By explaining causes and results.
(
A. The history of Chinese folk songs.
B. How "Molihua" was created in old China.
C. Why Chinese people like jasmine flowers.
D. The meaning and cultural value of "Molihua".
D
When people hear the gentle and flowing notes of "Molihua" ("Jasmine Flower"《茉莉花》), they often think of China. This traditional Chinese folk song has travelled from local villages to the global stage.
The song became popular during the Qing Dynasty. Originally a popular folk tune in the Yangtze River delta(长江三角洲), it describes the beauty and fragrance of the jasmine flower. The lyrics are simple yet poetic, praising the flower's white colour and its sweet scent. In Chinese culture, the jasmine flower symbolizes purity, kindness, and modesty—values that are deeply respected.
Musically, "Molihua" is known for its smooth and elegant melody. It uses a five-tone scale(音阶), which is a key characteristic of traditional Chinese music. This gives the song a peaceful and bright "flavour" that is very different from Western music. For many years, however, such folk songs were only sung by local people.
The turning point came when Italian composer Giacomo Puccini included the melody in his famous opera Turandot in the 1920s. This introduced the "Jasmine Flower" to Western listeners as a symbol of China. Since then, the song has been performed at major international events, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics and many world summits.
Today, "Molihua" is more than just a song about a flower. It has become a cultural bridge. By sharing this "national treasure", China says to the world: "We are a nation with a long history and a gentle soul." This melody gives Chinese people a sense of pride and reminds them of their cultural roots.
(
B
)23. What does the jasmine flower stand for in Chinese culture?A. Beauty, luck and wealth.
B. Purity, kindness and modesty.
C. Peace, joy and friendship.
D. Long life, hope and love.
(
A
)24. What makes "Molihua" sound very Chinese?A. It uses a five-tone scale.
B. It is sung by local villagers.
C. It has long and beautiful lyrics.
D. It describes the traditional values.
(
C
)25. How does the writer introduce "Molihua"?A. By using space order.
B. By making comparisons.
C. By following the time order.
D. By explaining causes and results.
(
D
)26. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. The history of Chinese folk songs.
B. How "Molihua" was created in old China.
C. Why Chinese people like jasmine flowers.
D. The meaning and cultural value of "Molihua".
D
答案
23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D
解析
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，需根据原文内容逐一分析各题：
1. 第23题：定位原文第二段，查找茉莉花在中国文化中的象征意义，匹配对应选项；
2. 第24题：定位原文第三段，查找《茉莉花》具有中国特色的音乐特征，匹配对应选项；
3. 第25题：梳理文章的时间节点（清朝→1920年代→2008北京奥运→现在），判断写作顺序；
4. 第26题：分析最后一段的核心内容，明确其主旨。
【解析】
1. 第23题：根据原文第二段“In Chinese culture, the jasmine flower symbolizes purity, kindness, and modesty”，可知对应选项B；
2. 第24题：根据原文第三段“It uses a five-tone scale, which is a key characteristic of traditional Chinese music”，可知对应选项A；
3. 第25题：文章按时间顺序展开：《茉莉花》在清朝流行→1920年代被普契尼融入歌剧→2008年北京奥运会等场合演出→如今成为文化桥梁，故写作顺序为时间顺序，对应选项C；
4. 第26题：最后一段主要讲述《茉莉花》从一首歌曲升华为文化桥梁，体现其文化意义与价值，对应选项D。
【答案】
23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解，细节理解，主旨大意
【点评】
本题围绕中国民歌《茉莉花》的相关内容设题，考查学生快速定位原文信息、分析文章结构及主旨的能力，题型常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题为英语阅读理解题，需根据原文内容逐一分析各题：
1. 第23题：定位原文第二段，查找茉莉花在中国文化中的象征意义，匹配对应选项；
2. 第24题：定位原文第三段，查找《茉莉花》具有中国特色的音乐特征，匹配对应选项；
3. 第25题：梳理文章的时间节点（清朝→1920年代→2008北京奥运→现在），判断写作顺序；
4. 第26题：分析最后一段的核心内容，明确其主旨。
【解析】
1. 第23题：根据原文第二段“In Chinese culture, the jasmine flower symbolizes purity, kindness, and modesty”，可知对应选项B；
2. 第24题：根据原文第三段“It uses a five-tone scale, which is a key characteristic of traditional Chinese music”，可知对应选项A；
3. 第25题：文章按时间顺序展开：《茉莉花》在清朝流行→1920年代被普契尼融入歌剧→2008年北京奥运会等场合演出→如今成为文化桥梁，故写作顺序为时间顺序，对应选项C；
4. 第26题：最后一段主要讲述《茉莉花》从一首歌曲升华为文化桥梁，体现其文化意义与价值，对应选项D。
【答案】
23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解，细节理解，主旨大意
【点评】
本题围绕中国民歌《茉莉花》的相关内容设题，考查学生快速定位原文信息、分析文章结构及主旨的能力，题型常规，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
