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[2019·齐齐哈尔高一检测]
When mentioning China, what comes to mind? As a country with a history of more than 5,000 years, China is rich in civilization and culture. What best represents China?
Confucius (551BC — 479 BC)
Confucius was a teacher and philosopher from the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius stresses individual morality including kindness, fairness, politeness, and sincerity. Confucius' principles have a broad basis in common Chinese tradition and belief.
Dragon
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with winding or crawling characters. The dragon symbol is frequently used on ancient Chinese emperor's items including chairs or costumes. It is considered a representation of power.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is considered the essence of China. As the larger form of Chinese opera, it has many “firsts” in Chinese dramas: the abundance of talents, the number of artists, opera groups and audience.
The Great Wall
There is an old saying that goes, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man. ” The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, is a destination one must see when visiting China.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Developed in China, TCM has a tradition dating back to more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, cupping, massage, exercise (Qigong), and dietary therapy.
【语篇解读】 文章主要介绍了中国有代表性的人和物，如孔子、龙、京剧、长城和传统中医。
21．What do we know about Confucius according to the passage?
A．He died at the age of 82.
B．He put stress on teamwork spirits.
C．He was a teacher in the Warring States Period.
D．He created common Chinese tradition and belief.
答案与解析：D 细节推理题。根据Confucius中的Confucius' principles have a broad basis in common Chinese tradition and belief. 可知，孔子创造了中国的传统和信仰。
22．Which of the following is regarded as symbol of power?
A．Confucius. B．Dragon.
C．Peking Opera. D．The Great Wall.
答案与解析：B 细节推理题。根据Dragon中的It is considered a representation of power. 可知，龙被认为是权力的象征。
23．What must you do when coming to China according to the passage?
A．Learn to exercise Qigong.
B．Appreciate Peking Opera.
C．Pay a visit to the Great Wall.
D．Experience the treatment of cupping.
答案与解析：C 细节推理题。根据The Great Wall中的The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, is a destination one must see when visiting China. 可知，长城是世界奇迹之一，来中国必须要参观的是长城。
24．What is probably the best title of this passage?
A．Cultural Symbols of China
B．Rich in Civilization and Culture
C．Famous People and Places in China
D．One of the Greatest of the World
答案与解析：C 主旨大意题。文章主要介绍的是孔子、龙、京剧、长城和传统中医，这些都是中国有代表性的人和物。
