2020屆高考英語(yǔ)復(fù)習(xí)閱讀理解(歷史文化類)專題復(fù)習(xí)練習(xí)含答案及部分解析

1、2020屆高考英語(yǔ)復(fù)習(xí)閱讀理解（歷史文化類）專題復(fù)習(xí)練習(xí)AFor Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative."It's no secret that China has always been a source（來(lái)源）of inspiration for designers," says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at A+E Networks, a global med

2、ia company and home to some of the biggest fashion（ 時(shí) 尚）shows.Earlier this year, the China Through A Looking Glass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of China-inspired fashionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics（美學(xué)）on We

3、stern fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance, showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences."China is impossible to overlook," says Hill. "Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns

4、 that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashion 一 they are central to its movement. "Of course, only are today's top Western designers being influenced by China-some of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chine

5、se." Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking on Galiano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs-and beating them hands down in design and sales," adds Hil.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the leading player when discussing fashion. "The most famous designers are Chinese, so ar

6、e the models, and so are the consumers," she says. "China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about China-its influences, its direction, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are

7、finally acknowledging that in many ways."1 .What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?A. It promoted the sales of artworks. B. It attracted a large number of visitors.C. It showed ancient Chinese clothes.D. It aimed to introduce Chinese models.2 .What does Hill say about Chinese women?

8、A. They are setting the fashion.B. They start many fashion campaigns.C. They admire super models.D. They do business all over the world.3 .What do the underlined words "taking on" in paragraph 4 mean?A. learning fromB. looking down onC. working withD. competing against4 .What can be a suit

9、able title for the text?A. Young Models Selling Dreams to the WorldB.A Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkC. Differences Between Eastern and Western AestheticsD. Chinese Culture Fueling International Fashion TrendsBHilversum is a medium-sized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrech

10、t in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly consisting of sand. Once called the Garden of Amsterdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests. They v

11、isit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile（ 紡織 ） and media industries, and modern architecture.In history, Hilversum was largely an agricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep raising and wool production. A railway link to A

12、msterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum. They build themselves large villas（ 別墅 ） in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families moving in was the Brenninkmeijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. They moved in after big success in the text

13、ile industry and aided a substantial textile industry in Hilversum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.The change to a media economy started in 1920, when the Nederlandse Seintoestedllen Fabriek （NSF） established a radio factory in Hiversum. Most r

14、adio stations settlled in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media capital of the Netherlands, and Dutch televison stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town.In the early 1900s, modern architcts

15、W.M. Dudok and J. Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces（ 杰作 ） are so many that Hilversum almost feels like an open air museum. Dudok alone shaped most of 20 th century Hilversum and approximately 75 buildings still bear his unique charac

16、teristics. His maeterpiece: Hilversum Town Hall, was built in 1928-1931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “ blocks ” . Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walki

17、ng or biking the W.M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.1 .Hilversum is different from most of the Netherlands in that .A. it has a large populationB. it is cut off from big citiesC. it has many beautiful gardensD. it is in a hilly area with sandy soil2 .What was the greatest contribution of th

18、e Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?A. Building a railway link to Amsterdam.B.Helping its textile industry to develop.C. Constructing large villas for the poor.D.Assisting its agricultural industry.3 .The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of.A.a radio factory B.

19、the medial capital C.a radio stationD.a TV station4 .What is known about W. M. Dudok ' s Hilversum Town Hall?A.It consists of approximately 75 buildings.B.It looks like an open air museum in the city.C.It is a classic example in architecture textbooks.D.It has shaped most of 20 th century Hilver

20、sum.CThe University of Birmingham is the first excellent UK Russell Group university to announce that it will accept the "Gaokao" exam for high-flying Chinese students wishing to join its. undergraduate courses in 2019. High school students who complete the "National Higher Education

21、Entrance Examination", or Gaokao, with top grades will be able to apply for direct entry onto Birmingham degree programmes without first completing a foundation year which is a routine for the freshman.Gaokao is usually taken by students in their last year of senior high school and, every year,

22、 each province in China sets the grades required to gain admission to its universities. It is usually held across China in early June. Students are tested in Chinese, Mathematics, a Foreign Language and social sciences or natural sciences.University of Birmingham Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir David

23、Eastwood said: "The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. We welcome people from around the globe to study at Birmingham and Chinese students form an integral part of our education and research community. We are further opening access

24、to Birmingham's wealth of education opportunities for the brightest and most dedicated Chinese students by accepting this strict and important qualification. I look forward to welcoming these high-flying students to the University of Birmingham."Gaokao is increasingly accepted by universiti

25、es in Australia, the USA, Canada and mainland Europe. Birmingham will only be considering high quality students who achieve a minimum 80% Gaokao score and meet additional academic and English language requirements.Professor J on Frampton, Director of the University of Birmingham's China Institut

26、e said:"The University ofBirmingham has a long history of educating students from China and one of our most famous graduates is LiSiguang-the founding father of Chinese geology. I am delighted that the University is now accepting the Gaokao. This gives the brightest and best Chinese students an

27、 opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programmes and experience the benefits of studying at a global Top 100 university, such as Birmingham. "1 .What do Chinese students have to do to enter the University of Birmingham before 2019?A.Go through a foundation year.

28、B.Prepare Birmingham degree programmes.C.Acquire the right to permanent residency.D.Score over 800% of the university's qualification examination.2 .Who is the announcement intended for?A.The foreign students in China.B.All people living in the UK.C.The students of the UK.D.Chinese students.3 .W

29、hich of the following best explains "integral" underlined in paragraph 3?A.Complete.B.Necessary.C.Indifferent.D.Unimportant.4 .What does the text mainly talk about?A.The introduction to the "Gaokao" of China.B.The history of the University of Birmingham.C.The high quality student

30、s accepted by top universities.D.The University of Birmingham's admission to Gaokao.DHow did the ancient Chinese keep food warm in winter?Facilities like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did

31、Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties. “ Wen Ding ” , ancient rice cookerOne of the major functions of an ele ctric rice cooker is to keep food warm.

32、 The“ Wen Ding ” , an anciencooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heat by burning fuels like charcoal. The“ Wen Dinngji”ng iunn1e9a8rt9heisdthinoNugaht to be theoldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to

33、the Stone Age, The craftsmanship of making the Ding ” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dynasties took on different shapes and structures. “ Ran LU ” , ancient small hot potThe “ Ran LU " is a small size cooking vessel. )made of bronze, which can be divided in

34、to three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel s structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and ththese vessels became popular in the Warring States Perio

35、d(475 221 BC) Bronze You, ancient kettleThe Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could

36、 be placed. Just as people to day can t do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink. Bronze Yan, ancient steamerAlthough the “ Wen Ding ” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result,

37、 the Bronze Yan was made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.1 .When did the “ Ran LU ” bpeocpoumlaer?A.In the Zhou DynastyB.In the Warring States PeriodC

38、.In the Eastern Han dynastyD.In the Stone Age2 .The Bronze You, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening to.A.store wineB.pour waterC.place charcoalsD.hold charcoal ashes3 .What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?A.It is warmB.It is convenient C.It is environment-friendly D.It is useful4

39、 .Among the following products, which one may have the longest history?A.The “ Wen Ding ”. B.The “ Ran LU ”. C.The Bronze You D.The Bronze YanEEach time Chinese New Year is approaching, preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark th

40、e day.LondonAlthough it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only become a center for the Chinese community during the 1950s, London s Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see inthe year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns （ 燈籠 ）, previous years ha

41、ve seen shows with acrobatics （ 雜技 ）, martial arts （ 武術(shù) ）, dance and opera nearby.San FranciscoSan Francisco s Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Gr

42、ant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.BangkokWith an about 100-year- old history, the Thai capital s Chinatown contains complex streets offering all kindsof tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. S

43、unday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown s hows the island nation s rich multicultural diversity.Established in the early years

44、of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.1 .According

45、 to the text, which of the following has the longest history?A.London s Chinatown.B.SanFrancisco s Cathoiwnn.C.Mauritius's Chinatown.D.Bangkok's Chinatown.2 .What s special about Bangkok s Chinatown?A.It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.B.It is the major entrance for the Chinese.C.It is w

46、ell-known for its gold business.D.It is where you can enjoy fireworks.3.If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to .A.Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius.B.the Sunday market in Bangkok.C.the Grant Avenue in San Francisco.D.the Chinese community in London.FMore and more people in America a

47、re celebrating the Indi an holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for “ rowof lights". It is the most important holiday in India.Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations ca

48、n now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City's Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do no

49、t know much about India.So, she decided to act. “feIlt it's about time that we should take India to mainstream Americaand show India's rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world," she said ,“ and I couldn't find a better placethan Times Square. ”Bhasin came to the United

50、States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change f

51、rom year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called “ diyas".A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year.Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywoo

52、d dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nation's largest celebrat

53、ions, with more than 15 ,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance ， food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River, along the city's famous River Walk.1. Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?A. Da

54、nces.B. Lamps.C. Food.D. Clothes.2. Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?A. To make the American culture richer.B. To create a new business for the firm.C. To make Indian culture better known in the US.D. To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.3. What do we know about Diwali?A.

55、It is held in autumn in India.B. It lasts five days in America.C. It has been held for 40 years in America.D. It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.4. What is the main idea of the text?A. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.B. Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.C. In

56、dian Holiday Diwali lights up America, too.D. Diwali has become the most important holiday in India.GWhenever w e talk about holidays, my mother teases my sister and me about how we“ make out likeShe is referring to the fact that we are half Jewish and half Indian, so we receive gifts on both the fe

57、stivals of lights: Hanukkah and Diwali. Though my mother teases us, I do not mind getting two sets of gifts!Hanukkah is celebrated on the 25th day Of the Jewish month, which is usually sometime in December. OnHanukkah, like most Jewish families, we light a menorah and say a prayer each night. We als

58、o say a special prayer on the first night. After that, it is a tradition for my sister and me to do hot and cold' for our hidden ' Hanukkah gifts. When we walk towards the gift, our parents say' hot ' and when we walk further away, tl'cold ' . We each receive present every ni

59、ght of Hanukkah. Another part I like about this holiday is seeing family members who we do not see often. My aunt usually stays for a few days, and we sometimes visit other relatives.Diwali is celebrated on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October / November). To celebrate Diwali, my family does a pooja, or prayers, in honor of the goddess Lakshmi. Since she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, the pooja includes