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Fengxiang clay figurines are a well-known form of traditional Chinese folk art from Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province. With a history of thousands of years—dating back to the Neolithic Age, these vivid and colourful sculptures are not only works of art but also an important symbol of Shaanxi’s rich culture, deeply loved by people both at home and abroad.
In the early days, local people used clay to make simple daily tools and objects for worship. As pottery-making skills continued to develop, the art of clay figurine-making slowly took shape. It finally reached its golden age during the Ming and Qing dynasties, becoming popular among common people and widely used in festivals, weddings and other important events to bring joy and good wishes.
Their production process is complex and needs great patience. First, artisans choose high-quality local clay. Next, they knead, pound and filter it to take out impurities(杂质). Then, they shape the clay into lively forms like tigers and historical characters by hand or simple tools. After that, the shaped clay goes through natural drying and high-temperature firing. Finally, the most important step—painting—is carried out, with bold, bright colours to create strong visual contrast.
These clay figurines carry deep cultural meanings. For example, tiger-shaped figurines are believed to drive off evil spirits and bring good luck to families. To protect this valuable traditional art, the local government has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills, while some young artisans are trying new things through mixing traditional styles with modern designs to attract more young people.
1. Where are Fengxiang clay figurines from?
2. When did Fengxiang clay figurines enter their golden age?
3. How many steps are required to make Fengxiang clay figurines?
4. What does the local government do to protect Fengxiang clay figurines?
5. 新考法 开放性设问 How can you keep traditional arts like Fengxiang clay figurines alive?（自拟一句话作答）
Fengxiang clay figurines are a well-known form of traditional Chinese folk art from Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province. With a history of thousands of years—dating back to the Neolithic Age, these vivid and colourful sculptures are not only works of art but also an important symbol of Shaanxi’s rich culture, deeply loved by people both at home and abroad.
In the early days, local people used clay to make simple daily tools and objects for worship. As pottery-making skills continued to develop, the art of clay figurine-making slowly took shape. It finally reached its golden age during the Ming and Qing dynasties, becoming popular among common people and widely used in festivals, weddings and other important events to bring joy and good wishes.
Their production process is complex and needs great patience. First, artisans choose high-quality local clay. Next, they knead, pound and filter it to take out impurities(杂质). Then, they shape the clay into lively forms like tigers and historical characters by hand or simple tools. After that, the shaped clay goes through natural drying and high-temperature firing. Finally, the most important step—painting—is carried out, with bold, bright colours to create strong visual contrast.
These clay figurines carry deep cultural meanings. For example, tiger-shaped figurines are believed to drive off evil spirits and bring good luck to families. To protect this valuable traditional art, the local government has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills, while some young artisans are trying new things through mixing traditional styles with modern designs to attract more young people.
1. Where are Fengxiang clay figurines from?
Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province.
2. When did Fengxiang clay figurines enter their golden age?
During the Ming and Qing dynasties.
3. How many steps are required to make Fengxiang clay figurines?
Five/5 steps.
4. What does the local government do to protect Fengxiang clay figurines?
It has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills.
5. 新考法 开放性设问 How can you keep traditional arts like Fengxiang clay figurines alive?（自拟一句话作答）
We can teach them in art class at school.（言之有理即可）
答案
1. Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province.
2. During the Ming and Qing dynasties.
3. Five/5 steps.
4. It has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills.
5. We can teach them in art class at school.（言之有理即可）
2. During the Ming and Qing dynasties.
3. Five/5 steps.
4. It has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills.
5. We can teach them in art class at school.（言之有理即可）
解析
【分析】
这是一篇关于凤翔泥塑的英语阅读理解题，需根据文章内容逐一解答：1. 细节理解题，定位原文第一段第一句可找产地；2. 细节理解题，定位原文第二段最后一句可找黄金时代时间；3. 细节理解题，数清第三段制作步骤数量；4. 细节理解题，定位第四段当地政府的保护措施；5. 开放性试题，结合文章保护传统艺术的方式，自拟合理语句作答即可。
【解析】
1. 由第一段第一句“Fengxiang clay figurines are a well-known form of traditional Chinese folk art from Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province.”可知答案；
2. 由第二段最后一句“It finally reached its golden age during the Ming and Qing dynasties...”可知答案；
3. 第三段制作步骤依次为选土、处理土、塑形、干燥烧制、绘画，共5步，故答案为Five/5 steps；
4. 由第四段“...the local government has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills...”可知答案；
5. 开放性问题，结合实际提出合理方法，如在学校艺术课教授相关内容，言之有理即可。
【答案】
1. Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province.
2. During the Ming and Qing dynasties.
3. Five/5 steps.
4. It has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills.
5. We can teach them in art class at school.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、开放性试题
【点评】
本题考查学生对英语阅读细节信息的提取能力及开放性思维，难度适中，需精准定位原文内容，开放性问题需结合实际合理表达。
【难度系数】
0.8
这是一篇关于凤翔泥塑的英语阅读理解题，需根据文章内容逐一解答：1. 细节理解题，定位原文第一段第一句可找产地；2. 细节理解题，定位原文第二段最后一句可找黄金时代时间；3. 细节理解题，数清第三段制作步骤数量；4. 细节理解题，定位第四段当地政府的保护措施；5. 开放性试题，结合文章保护传统艺术的方式，自拟合理语句作答即可。
【解析】
1. 由第一段第一句“Fengxiang clay figurines are a well-known form of traditional Chinese folk art from Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province.”可知答案；
2. 由第二段最后一句“It finally reached its golden age during the Ming and Qing dynasties...”可知答案；
3. 第三段制作步骤依次为选土、处理土、塑形、干燥烧制、绘画，共5步，故答案为Five/5 steps；
4. 由第四段“...the local government has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills...”可知答案；
5. 开放性问题，结合实际提出合理方法，如在学校艺术课教授相关内容，言之有理即可。
【答案】
1. Fengxiang County, Shaanxi Province.
2. During the Ming and Qing dynasties.
3. Five/5 steps.
4. It has set up training centres to teach young people the making skills.
5. We can teach them in art class at school.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、开放性试题
【点评】
本题考查学生对英语阅读细节信息的提取能力及开放性思维，难度适中，需精准定位原文内容，开放性问题需结合实际合理表达。
【难度系数】
0.8
