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【題目】 UNESCO has recognized the Chinese art of paper cutting on its Intangible Cultural Heritage(非物質(zhì)文化遺產(chǎn)) List. But paper cutting is at the risk(危險(xiǎn)) of disappearing.

Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant, who loves paper cutting, worked hard to celebrate the ancient art form. With a keen interest in paper cutting, Ms Woo held a paper cutting exhibition(展覽) at a shopping centre near Washington. “I really love it. I get so much fun by doing it. So I’m just hoping that more people will learn about this art which is about to disappear. I think it’s time to take action. So I held it.”

Voyo Woo began to study paper cutting when she was a 14-year-girl in southeastern China. Voyo Woo’s teacher gave her extra training after class because Voyo discovered a special love for it. Later, her beautiful paper cuttings won second prize in a national painting competition. “Paper is the easiest material(材料) that you can find. You can just turn it into beautiful art. I think it is like magic to me.”

Ms Woo came to the US after she finished college in 2008. She has been invited to show the art at a wide collection of events. She also has shown her skill and works at famous museums like the Smithsonian Institution’s Freer and Sackler art galleries in Washington.

“I saw so many people coming to me and asking me. They were amazed. I think it’s important to introduce the art form to anyone who is interested.”

Ms Woo placed examples of her art around her as she displayed paper cutting at the shopping center. Ann Russ, a shopper, was attracted(吸引) by the nature of the work. She said it put her at ease.

“I like to know about Chinese art, specifically because it’s beautiful. It’s almost relaxing to put that much effort into it,” Russ said.

【1】The underlined word “keen” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.

A.strangeB.strongC.surprisingD.simple

【2】Why did Voyo Woo hold a paper cutting show?

A.To make money for her further education.B.To keep and develop the ancient Chinese art.

C.To show off her perfect skill in paper cuttingD.To explain paper cutting is a real art in China.

【3】What can we know about Ms Woo according to the text?

A.She went to the US mainly to teach the art.

B.She will come back to China to study the art.

C.She once showed the art at several museums in Washington.

D.She once held a competition for American paper cutting lovers.

【4】Why does Ann Russ like paper cutting?

A.It’s easy to learn.B.It’s relaxing and enjoyable.

C.It’s cheap to get.D.It’s popular all over the world.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】C

【4】B

【解析】

本文屬于記敘文，作者通過這篇文章向我們介紹了Woo女士在華盛頓附近的一家購物中心舉辦剪紙展覽的故事。

【1】詞義猜測題。根據(jù)第二段“With a keen interest in paper cutting, Ms Woo held a paper cutting exhibition(展覽) at a shopping centre near Washington.”可知由于對剪紙有濃厚興趣，Woo女士在華盛頓附近的一家購物中心舉辦了剪紙展覽，所以keen表示濃厚，與strong構(gòu)成近義詞，故選B。

【2】推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段“I really love it. I get so much fun by doing it. So I’m just hoping that more people will learn about this art which is about to disappear. I think it’s time to take action. So I held it.”可知她舉辦這個剪紙展覽是為了讓更多的人了解這種藝術(shù)，即保持和發(fā)展中國古代藝術(shù)，故選B。

【3】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段“She also has shown her skill and works at famous museums like the Smithsonian Institution’s Freer and Sackler art galleries in Washington.”可知她曾經(jīng)在華盛頓的幾家博物館里展示過這門藝術(shù)，故選C。

【4】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段“She said it put her at ease.”和最后一段““I like to know about Chinese art, specifically because it’s beautiful. It’s almost relaxing to put that much effort into it,” Russ said.”可知，Ann Russ認(rèn)為剪紙能使她放松，讓她覺得安逸舒適，故選B。