《2026年孟建平各地中考模拟试卷精选英语浙江专版》

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*The Lantern Maker's Learner*
On her 14th birthday, Lin received a heavy box. Inside were bamboo strips(竹片) and silk from her grandfather, a master lantern maker. “Our family art has lasted since 1825,” he said, touching her shoulder gently. “Now it's your turn to carry on the tradition.”
Lin looked at the materials and felt a mix of excitement and worry. The first week of learning was difficult. Bamboo splinters (竹刺) hurt her fingers as she tried to shape the strips. “Why must I learn this old work?” she cried angrily. Her grandfather didn't say anything. Instead, he silently lit an old lantern. Its painted rabbit was gathering plants under the moon, just like in the Dunhuang wall paintings. The soft light of the lantern seemed to tell a story of the past.
At the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lin walked through the streets and found children not looking at traditional lanterns. They were more interested in the bright, colorful toys. An idea came to her. She decided to mix the old with the new. Lin cleverly added LED lights, creating dark shapes that moved with the wind. She also programmed the lantern so that touching the rabbit's foot would start reading a Tang poem. Lin's “Smart Rabbit Lantern” was a hit. Children gathered around, amazed by the dark shapes and the sound of the ancient poem. At the end of the festival, Lin's lantern won the first prize. Her grandfather smiled proudly and said, “Tradition is like the moon—it shines brightest when reflecting new light. By adding modern parts, you've given our art a new life.”
Lin felt a sense of success. She realized that traditions could be kept and refreshed at the same time. She had found a way to keep the past alive.
(C)19. What did Lin's grandfather give her as her 14th birthday gift?
A. A Tang poem.
B. A set of LED lights.
C. Materials for lantern making.
D. An old traditional lantern.
(A)20. What is the correct order according to the passage?
①Lin's “Smart Rabbit Lantern” won the first prize at the Mid-Autumn Festival.
②Lin added LED lights and programmed the lantern to read a Tang poem.
③Lin received a gift from her grandfather.
④Lin felt excited but worried about learning the family art.
A. ③-④-②-①
B. ③-②-①-④
C. ④-②-①-③
D. ④-③-②-①
(D)21. How did Lin show creativity in the story?
A. She learned lantern making for only a week.
B. She used bamboo and silk from her grandfather.
C. She drew rabbits from Dunhuang wall paintings.
D. She added LED lights and poems that start when touched.
(D)22. What lesson did Lin learn from her experience with lantern making?
A. Traditional skills are too difficult for young people to learn.
B. Modern technology should take the place of traditional arts.
C. It is important to follow in your family's footsteps without questioning.
D. Mixing tradition with modern technology can create something exciting.

答案： 19.C 20.A 21.D 22.D