阅读理解社会文化练习题含答案及解析.docx

1、阅读理解社会文化练习题含答案及解析阅读理解(社会文化)练习题含答案及解析一、高中英语阅读理解社会文化类1阅读理解 In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, which falls between October and November. Its a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps. In honor of Lakshmi, the Hindu god

2、dess of wealth, people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare, succcss, and well-being. People welcome the goddess into their homes by decorating entrances with colorful lanterns and traditional designs. In addition, many people treat themselves to fine jewelry, prayin

3、g for good fortune. Those who cannot afford so much, seek out cheaper items such as clothes or household goods. The second day of the festival is called Kali Chaudas. For some, the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. They decorate their homes with clay lam

4、ps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand. The third day is when the biggest celebrations occur, which begin early in the morning with a visit to a temple to seek the blessings of the goddess. As the sun sets, festival observers light up their homes with

5、small lamps and enjoy delicious traditional foods with their loved ones. The festivals fourth day is celebrated in many different ways. Friends and relatives visit with gifts, sweets and best wishes for the season. And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj It honors the close bond betwee

6、n brothers and sisters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food. For children in India, Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts, new clothes, amazing food, and, in the past at least, a large number of fireworks. It

7、is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the countrys favorite celebrations.（1）People celebrate the first day of Diwali mainly for_. A.good fortune.B.colorful lanternsC.expensive jewelryD.traditional designs（2）Whats the probable purpose of creating rangoli on the floor? A.To design traditiona

8、l patterns.B.To produce colored powder or sand.C.To help get rid of bad luck.D.To produce an opportunity in business.（3）What is a man likely to do on the last day of the festival? A.Exchange gifts and best wishes with his loved ones.B.Be busy decorating his home during the day.C.Get together with hi

9、s sisters and brothers.D.Light up his home with small lamps.（4）Which of the following may not be a reason for childrens love of Diwali? A.Having a week off.B.Getting Christmas gifts.C.Enjoying amazing food.D.Setting off fireworks.【答案】 （1）A（2）C（3）C（4）B 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了印度最重要的节日之一排灯节。 （1）细节理解题。根据第二

10、段中的“In honor of Lakshmi，the Hindu goddess of wealth，people make special prayers on the first day to obtain blessings for welfare，succcss，and well-being.”印度人庆祝排灯节第一天是为了获得生活，成功，为人方面的好运。故选A。 （2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“For some，the day provides an opportunity to drive away misfortune from homes and businesses. T

11、hey decorate their homes with clay lamps and create design patterns called rangoli on the floor using colored powder or sand. ”在排灯节为了驱散家里和生意的霉运，印度人会在地上用彩色粉或沙子创造出rangoli形状。故选C。 （3）考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段中的“And the final day of the festival is called Bhai Oooj. It honors the close bond between brothers and sis

12、ters and is observed with traditional ceremonies and more delicious food. ”排灯节最后一天是纪念兄弟姐妹亲密纽带的日子。可知这天男子会和自己的兄弟姐妹在一起。故选C。 （4）考查细节理解。根据最后一段中的“For children in India，Diwali is similar to Christmas. They get all entire week off from school and are treated to gifts，new clothes，amazing food，and，in the past

13、 at least，a large number of fireworks. It is no wonder that the festival ranks high among the countrys favorite celebrations.”印度孩子们喜欢排灯节因 为他们可以放假一周，吃美味食物，还有大量烟花，没有说收到圣诞节礼物。故选B。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，考生需要准确捕捉细节信息，并结合题目要求，从而选出正确答案。2阅读理解 Vietnam aims to solve the relations between economic devel

14、opment and cultural preservation. Vietnamese cultural departments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country. Vietnam now has more than 40000 historical relics. These relics of various forms and history are treasures for future generations. However, hundre

15、ds of relics are severely damaged due to the negative influence of time, war and human activities. Head of Hanoi Relics Management Board, Nguyen Doan Tuan, says rescue work must preserve the relics soul: We cannot replace ruined construction with new materials. We must preserve its shape, size and s

16、tyle. We need to pay attention to every brick replaced so that it looks exactly like the original. Most relics have to rely on tourist fees for repair and rescue work. Director of Van Mieu Cultural and Science Center Dang Kim Ngoc, says that the relics must be promoted widely to attract more visitor

17、s and bring in more income for repair and preservation: We provide constant guide services for visitors so that they understand more about our relics. At the same time, a natural surrounding of the relic has been ensured, including the grass field and garden to improve its scenic value. The local go

18、vernment agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Museum Dang Quoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preser

19、vation of relics. We have seen limitations in the preservation of relics, especially festival-related groups of buildings. This requires management and guidance by the government. Nguyen Thi Minh Ly from the Department of Heritage says the community should be guided in proper behaviors towards relic

20、s: This will ensure the protection of cultural relics in later generations. Creative restoration (修复) must be based on previous (先前的) values. Experts have called for a systematic (系统的) guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.（

21、1）Where is the passage most probably taken from? A.A government survey.B.A research paper.C.A newspaper report.D.A travel guide.（2）Which of the following is not the reasons for the damaged relics in Vietnam? A.Human activities.B.Poor building materials.C.War influence.D.The passing of time.（3）It can

22、 be inferred from paragraphs 4-6 that to preserve relics, the government should . A.turn to the UNESCO for financial helpB.improve the scenic value by raising tourist feesC.encourage the community to join in the rescue workD.make full use of the money raised by the local people（4）What might be the b

23、est title for the passage? A.Guide the Community in Proper BehaviorsB.Replace the Ruined Construction with a New StyleC.Hundreds of Relics in Vietnam Are In RuinsD.Experts Call for a Systematic Way to Preserve Relics【答案】 （1）C（2）B（3）C（4）D 【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了越南文化部门和活动人士一直在努力保护本国的历史和文化遗产，文章说明了文物遭受破坏的原

24、因和文物保护的现状。就此专家们呼吁国家对地方一级的保护进行系统的指导，同时促进对每一件文物的创造性修复。 （1）考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“Vietnamese cultural departments and activists have tried to preserve the historical and cultural relics in the country.”越南文化部门和活动人士一直在努力保护本国的历史和文化遗产，以及文章主要内容为介绍专家们呼吁用一种系统的方法来保护文物，故选C。 （2）考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“However, hundreds of relics

25、 are severely damaged due to the negative influence of time, war and human activities.”然而，由于时间、战争和人类活动的负面影响，数以百计的文物遭到严重破坏，故选B。 （3）考查推理判断。根据第五段中的“The local government agreed that the relics must be turned to the community for shared efforts in the preservation work. Director of Vietnam Revolution Mus

26、eum Dang Quoc Quan, said that the community must be guided in the preservation and protection, The UNESCO aims to let local community take part in the preservation of relics.”当地政府同意，文物必须移交给社区，共同努力进行保护工作。越南革命博物馆馆长Dang Quoc Quan说，社会必须在保护和保护的指导下，“联合国教科文组织的目的是让当地社会参与文物的保”可以推断，为了保护文物，政府应该鼓励社区参与救援工作。故选C。

27、（4）考查主旨大意。根据最后一段“Experts have called for a systematic guidance by the state in local level preservation while promoting creative thinking in restoration for each relic.”专家们呼吁国家对地方一级的保护进行系统的指导，同时促进对每一件文物的创造性修复，以及结合文章主要内容为越南文化部门和活动人士一直在努力保护本国的历史和文化遗产可知，故选D。 【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解，推理判断和主旨大意三个题型的考查，是一篇文化类阅读，要求考

28、生在捕捉细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行分析，推理，概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。3阅读理解 It is commonly believed that the earliest Chinese paper-cutsappeared during the sixth century. Some scholars believe it was even earlier.Legend has it that during the Western Han Dynasty(206BC-AD24), Emperor Wudi wasvery sad after one of his fa

29、vorite concubines, Madame Li, died. A Taoistpriest, Li Shaoweng, cut a piece of hemp paper in the shape of Madame Li. Whenevening fell, the emperors servants lit candles in his bedroom; the reflectionof that paper-cut on the wall made the emperor think about his belovedconcubine. The Yuxian paper-cu

30、t is different from most paper-cutsproduced in other regions of China. Paper-cuts from other regions are mostlycut with scissors or knives from single-colored paper, such as red or blackpaper. There are four major procedures to making the Yuxianpaper-cut: First, sketch the pattern on the draft paper

31、; second, fasten thedraft to the paper to be cut; third, use a knife to carve out the pattern; andfourth, dye (染色)the paper-cut with various colors. Precise cutting skills are needed to make a piece of theYuxian paper-cut, which highlights the craft makers artistic taste and dyeingskills. That expla

32、ins the following saying: The successful making of aYuxian paper-cut is 30 percent dependent on the makers cutting skills, and 70percent on the makers dyeing skills. The traditional Yuxian paper-cut highlights two themes:flowers and characters in Chinese operas. The paper-cut is particularly knownfor its vivid description of characters in various traditional Chinese operas.In October 2009, the art of Yuxians paper-cut wa