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Chinese calligraphy, an important part of traditional Chinese culture, has a history of more than 3,000 years. It started in China and spread to other parts of Asia along with Chinese culture. It’s the art of writing Chinese characters and rules of writing with a brush. So, when you practise calligraphy, it’s important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes and the spaces between characters.
There were many famous calligraphers in history. Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing are among the most famous ones. People can even tell their feelings and personalities from their works. Today, we can see their calligraphy works on the walls of offices, shops, hotels and many other places.
The tool for practising calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. They are usually made of the hair of different animals. Practising calligraphy takes a lot of time, and many people need to take lessons to learn it. During the lessons, they can learn how to write different strokes of Chinese characters. If you’re interested in it, you may start practising with a teacher right away.
Calligraphy, an amazing traditional art form, shows the love that all Chinese people have for culture and beauty. Lots of Chinese people, old and young, practise calligraphy often. They don’t do it to be a calligrapher, but to enjoy the peaceful mind.
(
A. Metal and wood.
B. Special paper and ink.
C. Different kinds of plastic.
D. The hair of different animals.
(
A. To enjoy the peaceful mind.
B. To teach others how to write.
C. To become famous calligraphers.
D. To win different kinds of prizes.
(
A. Famous Chinese calligraphers
B. The history of Chinese calligraphy
C. How to practise Chinese calligraphy
D. Chinese calligraphy: a traditional art form
Chinese calligraphy, an important part of traditional Chinese culture, has a history of more than 3,000 years. It started in China and spread to other parts of Asia along with Chinese culture. It’s the art of writing Chinese characters and rules of writing with a brush. So, when you practise calligraphy, it’s important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes and the spaces between characters.
There were many famous calligraphers in history. Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing are among the most famous ones. People can even tell their feelings and personalities from their works. Today, we can see their calligraphy works on the walls of offices, shops, hotels and many other places.
The tool for practising calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. They are usually made of the hair of different animals. Practising calligraphy takes a lot of time, and many people need to take lessons to learn it. During the lessons, they can learn how to write different strokes of Chinese characters. If you’re interested in it, you may start practising with a teacher right away.
Calligraphy, an amazing traditional art form, shows the love that all Chinese people have for culture and beauty. Lots of Chinese people, old and young, practise calligraphy often. They don’t do it to be a calligrapher, but to enjoy the peaceful mind.
(
D
)1. What is the tool for practising calligraphy made of?A. Metal and wood.
B. Special paper and ink.
C. Different kinds of plastic.
D. The hair of different animals.
(
A
)2. Why do lots of Chinese people practise calligraphy often?A. To enjoy the peaceful mind.
B. To teach others how to write.
C. To become famous calligraphers.
D. To win different kinds of prizes.
(
D
)3. What is the best title for the passage?A. Famous Chinese calligraphers
B. The history of Chinese calligraphy
C. How to practise Chinese calligraphy
D. Chinese calligraphy: a traditional art form
答案
1. D 2. A 3. D
解析
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，共3道选择题，需通过定位原文对应内容，逐一匹配选项得出答案。第1题考查细节理解，需定位练习书法工具的制作材料；第2题考查细节理解，需定位人们练习书法的原因；第3题考查主旨大意，需概括全文核心内容选择最佳标题。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据原文第三段第一、二句“The tool for practising calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. They are usually made of the hair of different animals.”可知，练习书法的工具（毛笔）由不同动物的毛制成，对应选项D。
2. 第2题：根据原文第四段最后一句“They don’t do it to be a calligrapher, but to enjoy the peaceful mind.”可知，很多中国人常练书法是为了享受平静的心境，对应选项A。
3. 第3题：全文围绕中国书法展开，介绍了其历史、著名书法家、工具、练习目的等，核心是说明中国书法是一种传统艺术形式。A选项仅涉及部分内容，B选项“历史”仅为开头提及，C选项“如何练习”非重点，故最佳标题为D。
【答案】
1.D 2.A 3.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解、主旨大意）
【点评】
本题侧重考查学生对英语阅读中细节信息的查找能力和文章主旨的概括能力，整体难度不大，只要仔细定位原文对应内容即可正确解答。
【难度系数】
0.7
本题为英语阅读理解题，共3道选择题，需通过定位原文对应内容，逐一匹配选项得出答案。第1题考查细节理解，需定位练习书法工具的制作材料；第2题考查细节理解，需定位人们练习书法的原因；第3题考查主旨大意，需概括全文核心内容选择最佳标题。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据原文第三段第一、二句“The tool for practising calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. They are usually made of the hair of different animals.”可知，练习书法的工具（毛笔）由不同动物的毛制成，对应选项D。
2. 第2题：根据原文第四段最后一句“They don’t do it to be a calligrapher, but to enjoy the peaceful mind.”可知，很多中国人常练书法是为了享受平静的心境，对应选项A。
3. 第3题：全文围绕中国书法展开，介绍了其历史、著名书法家、工具、练习目的等，核心是说明中国书法是一种传统艺术形式。A选项仅涉及部分内容，B选项“历史”仅为开头提及，C选项“如何练习”非重点，故最佳标题为D。
【答案】
1.D 2.A 3.D
【知识点】
英语阅读理解（细节理解、主旨大意）
【点评】
本题侧重考查学生对英语阅读中细节信息的查找能力和文章主旨的概括能力，整体难度不大，只要仔细定位原文对应内容即可正确解答。
【难度系数】
0.7
