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Dragon Boats
A dragon boat is traditionally made of wood, featuring a long, slender hull with an intricately carved dragon’s head at the bow and a tail at the stern. These boats come in various lengths and designs, often adorned with vibrant patterns and bold colors, creating a majestic appearance.
Dragon boats hold deep cultural significance in China, especially during the Dragon Boat Festival. The annual dragon boat races symbolize unity, teamwork, and competitive spirit. According to tradition, participating in or watching these races is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. The synchronized paddling of the crew further embodies harmony and collective effort.
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A. Metal B. Wood C. Plastic D. Bamboo
(
A. The seats and paddles
B. The dragon’s head and tail
C. The bottom of the hull
D. The paint patterns
(
A. To make them heavier
B. To help them move faster
C. To make them look magnificent
D. To protect the wood
(
A. Chinese New Year
B. The Mid-Autumn Festival
C. The Dragon Boat Festival
D. The Lantern Festival
(
A. Individual strength B. Unity and teamwork
C. Competitive spirit D. Artistic creativity
(
A. Good fortune B. Rainy weather
C. More festivals D. New boats
Dragon Boats
A dragon boat is traditionally made of wood, featuring a long, slender hull with an intricately carved dragon’s head at the bow and a tail at the stern. These boats come in various lengths and designs, often adorned with vibrant patterns and bold colors, creating a majestic appearance.
Dragon boats hold deep cultural significance in China, especially during the Dragon Boat Festival. The annual dragon boat races symbolize unity, teamwork, and competitive spirit. According to tradition, participating in or watching these races is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. The synchronized paddling of the crew further embodies harmony and collective effort.
(
B
) (1) What material are traditional dragon boats usually made of?A. Metal B. Wood C. Plastic D. Bamboo
(
B
) (2) Which part/parts of a dragon boat is/are specially carved?A. The seats and paddles
B. The dragon’s head and tail
C. The bottom of the hull
D. The paint patterns
(
C
) (3) Why are dragon boats painted with bright colors?A. To make them heavier
B. To help them move faster
C. To make them look magnificent
D. To protect the wood
(
C
) (4) What cultural event are dragon boats closely associated with?A. Chinese New Year
B. The Mid-Autumn Festival
C. The Dragon Boat Festival
D. The Lantern Festival
(
BC
) (5) According to the text, what do dragon boat races symbolize? (Choose two answers)A. Individual strength B. Unity and teamwork
C. Competitive spirit D. Artistic creativity
(
A
) (6) What do people believe watching dragon boat races can bring?A. Good fortune B. Rainy weather
C. More festivals D. New boats
答案
(1) B (2) B (3) C (4) C (5) BC (6) A
解析
【分析】
解题思路：首先通读全文，把握文章关于龙舟的核心信息；接着逐题分析题干，明确问题指向；再回到原文定位与题干相关的关键语句，提取对应信息；最后将提取的信息与选项匹配，选出正确答案，注意第5题需选两个符合原文的答案。
【解析】
(1) 定位原文第一段第一句“A dragon boat is traditionally made of wood”，可知传统龙舟的制作材料是木头，对应选项B，故选B。
(2) 定位原文第一段“intricately carved dragon’s head at the bow and a tail at the stern”，可知被精心雕刻的是龙头和船尾，对应选项B，故选B。
(3) 定位原文第一段最后一句“creating a majestic appearance”，可知龙舟涂鲜艳颜色是为了呈现壮丽的外观，对应选项C，故选C。
(4) 定位原文第二段第一句“especially during the Dragon Boat Festival”，可知龙舟与端午节密切相关，对应选项C，故选C。
(5) 定位原文第二段“The annual dragon boat races symbolize unity, teamwork, and competitive spirit”，符合要求的是B（团结与协作）和C（竞争精神），故选BC。
(6) 定位原文第二段“bring good luck”，可知人们认为观看龙舟赛能带来好运，对应选项A，故选A。
【答案】
(1) B (2) B (3) C (4) C (5) BC (6) A
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节信息提取、文化常识
【点评】
本题是围绕龙舟展开的英语阅读理解选择题，侧重考查学生对原文细节信息的定位与提取能力，题目难度较低，只要认真阅读原文即可准确作答，适合巩固基础英语阅读能力。
【难度系数】
0.8
解题思路：首先通读全文，把握文章关于龙舟的核心信息；接着逐题分析题干，明确问题指向；再回到原文定位与题干相关的关键语句，提取对应信息；最后将提取的信息与选项匹配，选出正确答案，注意第5题需选两个符合原文的答案。
【解析】
(1) 定位原文第一段第一句“A dragon boat is traditionally made of wood”，可知传统龙舟的制作材料是木头，对应选项B，故选B。
(2) 定位原文第一段“intricately carved dragon’s head at the bow and a tail at the stern”，可知被精心雕刻的是龙头和船尾，对应选项B，故选B。
(3) 定位原文第一段最后一句“creating a majestic appearance”，可知龙舟涂鲜艳颜色是为了呈现壮丽的外观，对应选项C，故选C。
(4) 定位原文第二段第一句“especially during the Dragon Boat Festival”，可知龙舟与端午节密切相关，对应选项C，故选C。
(5) 定位原文第二段“The annual dragon boat races symbolize unity, teamwork, and competitive spirit”，符合要求的是B（团结与协作）和C（竞争精神），故选BC。
(6) 定位原文第二段“bring good luck”，可知人们认为观看龙舟赛能带来好运，对应选项A，故选A。
【答案】
(1) B (2) B (3) C (4) C (5) BC (6) A
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节信息提取、文化常识
【点评】
本题是围绕龙舟展开的英语阅读理解选择题，侧重考查学生对原文细节信息的定位与提取能力，题目难度较低，只要认真阅读原文即可准确作答，适合巩固基础英语阅读能力。
【难度系数】
0.8
