《2025年学霸题中题八年级英语上册译林版》

中考趋势 Ⅳ. 阅读还原(每小题 2 分,共 10 分)
从方框中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项多余。
文化意识 文化鉴赏 There was a simple tool that could create the most beautiful art and write the most important ideas. This tool was the Chinese writing brush. With this brush, people could paint pictures of the sun, the moon, mountains, and rivers. 1.
The Chinese writing brush is a symbol of Chinese culture. With a history of thousands of years, it has shaped the Chinese characters and recorded the development of Chinese art and literature. 2.
Over time, the art of making writing brushes improved greatly. The best brushes were made in a place called Huzhou. They were known for being sharp, tidy, and of high quality. The artisans have to sit for many hours, using their hands to shape the brush hairs and make them smooth and white. It is a job that requires a lot of practice and hard work. 3.
In the past, many people wanted to learn how to make those brushes. But today, with the use of modern pens, 4. To keep this tradition alive, the artisans of Huzhou are trying to find new ways to share their craft with young people. They are using the internet and teaching in schools to get more kids interested in the art of making writing brushes. 5.
The Chinese writing brush is a special part of China's history and culture. It is a tool that has helped to tell the stories of a great civilization (文明).
A. The spirit of Chinese culture could be seen in the writing brush
B. let's learn how to make Chinese writing brushes
C. And they could write about their feelings and the stories of their lives
D. It is also a job that connects them with the history and culture of China
E. fewer people are interested in using or making writing brushes
F. They welcome visitors to their workshops to learn and try making brushes themselves too
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______

答案： 1 - 5 CADEF
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍毛笔的历史、制作工艺以及为了延续这一传统，工匠们所作出的努力等。
1. C 根据上文“With this brush, people could paint pictures of the sun, the moon, mountains, and rivers.”可知，此处与毛笔的用处有关，选项 C“并且他们可以写下自己的感受和生活中的故事”符合语境。故选 C。
2. A 根据上文“The Chinese writing brush is a symbol of Chinese culture.”可知，毛笔是中国文化的象征，选项 A“从毛笔中可以看出中国文化的精神”符合语境。故选 A。
3. D 根据“It is a job that requires a lot of practice and hard work.”可知，此处与这份工作有关，选项 D“但这也是一份将他们与中国的历史和文化联系起来的工作”符合语境。故选 D。
4. E 根据上文“In the past, many people wanted to learn how to make those brushes.”以及空前的“But today, with the use of modern pens”可知，过去，许多人想学习如何制作毛笔，但是现在情况发生了变化，选项 E“很少有人对使用或制作毛笔感兴趣。”符合语境。故选 E。
5. F 根据上文“To keep this tradition alive, the artisans of Huzhou are trying to find new ways to share their craft with young people...”可知，此处与为了延续这一传统，工匠们所作出的努力有关，选项 F“他们也欢迎游客来他们的工作室学习和尝试自己制作毛笔”符合语境。故选 F。