《2025年启航新课堂九年级英语上册人教版》

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Can you imagine a kind of clothing can still be popular after hundreds of years? Do you believe it even has become a symbol of Chinese culture around the world?
The horse-face skirt, or mamianqun in Chinese,is a unique and beautiful piece of traditional Chinese clothing. It first appeared during the Song Dynasty and became popular in the Ming Dynasty, from the royal family to the common people. The skirt is known for its special design, which includes folds on both sides, and openings at the front and back, with lace（系带）upon the skirt waist. These openings made it easier for women to ride horses, which is how the skirt got its name.
The horse-face skirt comes with beautiful designs. During the Ming Dynasty, the skirts were simple, with plain（朴素的）colors and basic patterns. However, by the Qing Dynasty, the designs became more elegant and colorful. The outer skirt door was often decorated with symbolic patterns like flowers,birds,and butterflies, which mean good luck and happiness.
▲ It also becomes a symbol of Chinese culture. In recent years, hanfu lovers have helped spread its popularity. Today, the horse-face skirt is not only popular in China but also around the world. Many famous Chinese people wear it at international events, and people from over 90 countries have shared their interest in it on social media.
The horse-face skirt is a perfect example of how traditional Chinese culture continues to inspire people today. Its beautiful designs, practical use, and growing global popularity show the lasting charm of Chinese culture.
( )56. How does the writer lead into the topic of the passage? A. By asking questions. B. By telling a story. C. By comparing two things. D. By giving opinions.
( )57. Which is a picture of a horse-face skirt according to the passage? A.

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( )58. Which sentence can be put in the ▲? A. The designs of the horse-face skirt are popular with foreign tourists. B. With time going by, the horse-face skirt becomes more than just clothing. C. Many people like the horse-face skirt for the meaning of good luck and happiness. D. Hanfu lovers and social media help to spread the popularity of the horse-face skirt.
( )59. What can we infer from the passage? A. The horse-face skirt was only worn by rich people. B. Many famous Chinese people wear the horse-face skirts to make movies. C. The horse-face skirt won’t bring inconvenience for women in their lives. D. Flowers, birds, and butterflies were added to the horse-face skirt in the Qing Dynasty.

答案： 56. A
57. B
58. B
59. D