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历史文化类1、Want to take a rest from your busy and stressful life? Try the following attractions.Attraction 1Near the ancient water town of Wuzhen, the scenic village of Maming provides the perfect destination for travelers seeking a taste of real rural life.Located at a 30-minule drive from the ancient water town of Wuzhen, Maming village is the polar opposite of the well-known tourist destination. There are hardly any crowds here. The old houses are not as well maintained. There are no bright colorful lights that line the walkways. Time seems to stand still in the village, making it the perfect flay trip destination for travelers who want a real experience of rural life.Attraction 2Guyan Huaxiang's reputation as a picture-perfect destination has made it a hub for painters, who come from near and far to capture its beauty with brushstrokes.Guyan Huaxiang's name translates as "painting and dam town". The town staged an art festival between Aug. 13 and 19 this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the local Barbizon Painting School.Attraction 3Datong in North China's Shanxi Province lies at the northeastern edge of a plateau and is in China's first group of 24 historical and cultural cities. Datong is famous for its historical sites as well as natural scenery. The eight popular spots in its Yunzhou district attract numerous tourists from all over the world, including volcanoes, the sleeping Buddha, Haotian Mountain, the soil forest, Sanggan River, Cailiang Mountain, the Lyu Family Mansion and the daylily planting.Attraction 4Hengkeng, a remote village of Shaowu, has a history of over a thousand years. It features traditional architectures, ancient streets and alleys. The ancientvillage is listed in Traditional Chinese Villages Catalog. You can see villagers rest at a traditional house in Hengkeng, crops are aired at some traditional houses and some elderly villagers are chatting happily, bathed in the warm sunshine.1.If you prefer country life, which of the following will be your better choice?A.Maming.B.Guyan Huaxiang.C.Datong.D.Beijing.2.In the middle of August, what will the painters in Guyan Huaxiang enjoy?A.Art works.B.Amazing buildings.C.The sleeping Buddha.D.The soil forest.3.What is Datong better known for?A.Its ancient streets.B.Its historical attractions.C.Crops aired outsides.D.Its traditional houses.2、There was a time in the 1960’s and 1970’s when some people believed that coffee would replace tea as Britain’s favourite d rink, but that did not happen, and today, tea remains Britain’s favourite drink.To say that the British are fond of tea is something of an understatement. From the Royal(皇室的) Family down to the homeless and the out-of-work, tea is more than just a pleasure. It is an important part of life!The popularity of tea in the United Kingdom has a long history. It was in 1657 that Thomas Garway, the owner of a coffee house, sold the first tea in London. The drink soon became popular as another choice besides coffee.In those days, however, tea was not something for anyone. For a century and a half, it remained an expensive drink. Many bosses served a cup of it to their workers in the middle of the morning, thus inventing a lasting British tradition, the “teabreak”. But as a social drink outside the workplace, tea was served for the nobility(贵族) and for the growing middle classes. Among those who had the money for tea, it became very popular as a drink to be enjoyed in cafés and “tea gardens”.It was the 7th Duchess of Bedford who, in around 1800, started the popular “afternoon tea”, which took place at about four o’clock. At about the same time, the Earl of Sandwich popularized a new way of eating bread with something (e. g. jam) between them, and before long, a small meal at the end of the afternoon with tea and sandwiches had become part of a way of life.As tea became much cheaper during the nineteenth century, its popularity spread right through British society. In working-class households, it was served with the main meal of the day, eaten when workers returned home after a day’s labour. This meal has become known as “high tea”.Today, tea can be drunk at any time of day. Most people in Britain drink tea for breakfast. The mid-morning “tea break”is an institution in British offices and factories. Later in the day, “afternoon tea” is still a way of life in the south of England and among the middle classes, while “high tea”has remained a tradition in the north of Britain.1.Who played an important part in the beginning of tea time in England?A.Thomas Garway.B.The Royal Family.C.The Earl of Sandwich.D.The Duchess of Bedford.2.What can we learn from the passage?A.The "tea break" kept the workers from being sleepy after lunch.B.Workers could enjoy a cup of tea in "tea gardens"at their workplace.C."High tea"was usually served with the main meal for the middle classes.D.The "afternoon tea" together with sandwiches became popular in around 1800.3.What is the best title of the passage?A.The Popularity of TeaB.Tea and the BritishC.Tea and the Middle ClassD.The History of Tea3、Festivals are a great way lo experience a destination in a different way. Whether you're looking for a unique cultural difference or the experience of sheer joy, there is something here for everyone in his article.St. Patrick’s DayDublin, Ireland & New York, USA, March 17thIt has been a cultural and religious celebration held in memory of the death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, since 1762.On that clay, the whole city turns green and many Irish make traditional bread. It is also one of the most fun days of the year, when the whole city turns into a big green party. South by Southwest FestivalAustin, USA, MarchFounded in 1987, SXSW has been hailed by music fans and media worldwide as one of the top 10 music festivals in the world. It is not only a music feast but also dedicated to the integration of technology and film. Free food, drink and music sound good?King’s DayAmsterdam, Netherlands, April 27thKing's Day may well be the best party in Holland and Amsterdam turns a very, bright color of orange on April 27th. People celebrate King Willem Alexander's birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and fun fairs. The king himself travels through the country with his family.Just for LaughsMontreal, Canada, JulyFor comedy lovers there is no other festival better than Montreal's Just for Laughs. The festival concentrates most of its shows in the Latin Quarter. During the day street performers delight the crowds and at night the city comes alive with comedy all over the city.1.Which of the four festivals mainly involves music and film?A.St. Patrick’s Day.B.South by Southwest Festival.C.King's Day.D.Just for Laughs.2.What do St. Patrick’s Day and King’s Day have in common?A.They are both religious festivals.B.They are celebrated in the same month.C.They are in honor of the birthday of a great person.D.They both feature a specific color.3.What can we learn about Just for Laughs?A.It lasts for a month.B.It provides free foods to all.C.It’s the best comedy feast.D.It is concerned with the royal family.4、Located in Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy has become the sign of Italy. It is the third oldest structure in Pisa’s Cathedral Square. There eight floors in the Leaning Tower of Pisa including observation deck at the top. The weight of the tower is about 14,500 metric tons. There are amazing facts of the Leaning Tower of Pisa that we will mention here.The Leaning Tower of Pisa was not originally intended to lean, but because it was built on soft soils the tower gradually leaned to one side. Prior to its restoration (修复) from 1990 to 2001, the tower had a tilt (倾斜) of 5.5 degrees. Many people think that it will fall one day. Millions of tourists come to the lawns around the tower to take the classic photo pretending to hold up or knock down the tower.It is said that you must visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa during the day. At night the shops are closed and it appears unimpressive. But, if you plan to visit on a full moon night, the tower will look charming. Mornings are the best time to beat the crowds. Summer in Pisa is very hot and wet, but you can expect rain in fall and winter.Even though some people regard the tower to be an engineering failure owing to the tilt, the tower has acquired a special place in history. The tower has also been used for experiments by the famous Italian scientist named Galileo Galilei. He is believed to have thrown two balls of different mass from the tower to prove that their falling time is not related to their mass.On your tour you should not miss various places of interest near the Leaning Tower of Pisa including Lucca, Florence, and Santa Maria della Spina.1．What will you see if you go to Pisa’s Cathedral Square?A．The Leaning Tower of Pisa standing in the middle.B．More than one ancient structure to visit.C．The Leaning Tower of Pisa covering a lot of space.D．Pisa’s amazing buildings around the square.2．Why does the tower tend to lean to one side?A．Because it was originally designed like that.B．Because the base of the tower was not strong.C．Because many people came to knock it down.D．Because the builders used lots of soft soils.3．When will you visit the tower if you dislike being disturbed?3A．In summer. B．At night.C．In the morning. D．In winter.4．What has made the tower much more famous?A．It will fall to the ground in the soon future.B．It is an obvious engineering failure.C．Galileo once did experiments on the tower.D．The restoration lasted more than ten years.5、Popular music programs，such as The Coming One and Produce 101 , seem to have brought Chinese young people something above sheer entertainment一they have created them a new type of social life，Peng Yu, a teenage girl from southwestern Sichuan province，is a huge fan of Mao Buyi，who participated in The Coming One 1 launched by Tecent Video.Together with some boys and girls from the different provinces, they formed a fan club.Here is Peng Yu s schedule for this summer vacation, a typical one as a fan.During week days. Peng Yu is online round-the- clock communicating with her allies in Weibo or in Wechat chatting groups. On weekends she goes downtown to meet them to do promotion activities for their idol.“Every week I make ten new friends or more，and we have really good time togethershe said.Peng Yu and her friends should be happy as their icon Mao Buyi, took the first prize in the final.Although the competition has concluded，the fan club members' friendship will continue.Jiang Linjuan, who works for a company in south China's Guangzhou city, is a fan of Chris Li. Recently she went to a party held by Chris Li s fans in the city.“There were seven or eight people of us，from teenagers to 40-year-olds and of varied professions Jiang recalled. “We spent the time together in a restaurant eating and chatting like old friends.“Nowadays young people are mostly from single child families. Being the fans of someone brings these lonely children together，” Hu Guangwei，deputy director of the Institute of Sociology，Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences，was quoted as saying.Xia Xueluan，a professor at the Department of Sociology, Peking University，shares the opinion. “Today’s young people lack the sense of belonging，” he said. “The fan clubs provide them with a s ort of attachment to each other.1.Which of the following is correct according to thepassage?A. Popular music programs provide something more than pure entertainment for teens.B.Hundred fans from the same province found a fan club for Mao Buyi.C.Most of fans of Chris Li belong^s to the same generation people.D.The activities of the fans club are mainly held face to face.2.What’s the attitude of the author towards the social life created by pursuing stars?A.Supportive.B. Disapproving.C. Uncertain.D. Indifferent.3.What will probably be talked about in the next paragraph?A.What kind of harm the music programs will bring in.B.How the music programs are usually organizedC.How fans clubs attach the sense of belonging to fans,D.The development of the stars from music programs.4.Which is the best title of the passage?A.The Discuss About Pursuing StarsB.Why Do People Love Stars from Music Programs?C.Be A Fan to Have A New Social LifeD.Super Stars from the Singing Contests6、The 24 Solar Terms(二十四节气), a traditional Chinese calendar that summarizes different seasonal phenomena, have inspired many artists from choreographers(编舞者), painters to composers. The musical couple,Chinese singer Gong Linna and her husband,German composer Robert Zollitsch, are no exception. With the help of their friend, the couple have selected 24 traditional Chinese poems and turned them into 24 songs.From August 7, on the day of li qiu, or the Beginning of Autumn,they have already released four songs,including beginning of Autumn based on Song Dynasty ( 960 - 1127 ) poet Liu Yong’s poem, Shao Nian You,and Autumnal. Equinox , or qiu fen in Chinese,which is inspired by the poem, Qiu Ci, by Tang Dynasty ( 618 - 907 ) poet, Liu Yuxi.“The 24 poems we've selected are not just well-known traditional Chinese poems there are also some less well-known ones. With the music, audiences understandthese poems further and learn the rotation of the 24 Solar Terms, a great part of Chinese culturesaid Gong in Beijing recently.The 24 Solar Terms are viewed as "China's fifth invention” in international meteorological(气象学的) circles. Each of the 24 points on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar matches an astronomical event or signifies a natural phenomenon. In November 2016,the 24 Solar Terms were added to the UNESCO's Lists of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.According to the couple,each of the 24 songs combine traditional Chinese instruments,such as the bamboo flute,xiao ( vertical Chinese flute) and sheng (a traditional Chinese wind instrument) with contemporary musical elements.“The ancient Chinese people invented the 24 Solar Terms to guide farming. But because the climate changes, it also influences the mood of the people. That’s why we have so many traditional Chinese poems inspired by the 24 Solar Terms," says Jing, who is also the editor of Gong's series of singing teaching materials. “Traditional Chinese poems are must-reads for students, but few people read Chinese poems after leaving school. With music,it can be easier to remember and understand the poems."1.According to the passage, which of the following is true?A.It is Gong Linna and her husband who have turned 24 traditional Chinese poems into24 songs.B.Gong has already released 24 song's so far.C.All the 24 traditional Chinese poems are not famous.D.The 24 songs are accompanied only with traditional Chinese instruments.2.Why is the 24 Solar Terms regarded as "China's fifth invention”?A.Because it is invented by ancient Chinese.B.Because it has been added to the UNESCO's Lists.C.Because it summarizes different seasonal phenomena and is very useful to guide farming.D.Because many traditional Chinese poems are inspired by the 24 Solar Terms.3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.The ancient Chinese people invented the 24 Solar Terms to change climate.B.Many traditional Chinese poets' inspiration came from the 24 Solar Terms.C.People must read Chinese poems after leaving school.D.Learning music is easier than learning poems.4.What is the best title for the passage?A.Chinese Singer Gong Linna and Her HusbandB.Songs for All SeasonsC.China’s Fifth InventionD.Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity答案1、1.A; 2.A; 3.B解析：1.细节理解题。