《2026年天利38套中考试题精选英语成都专版》

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The “Four Arts” (or siyi) refer to the areas which a Chinese gentleman was expected to master and they were highly respected.
Qin (Guqin) ranks first among the four arts. It’s a musical instrument with 7 strings. The first 5 stand for gold, wood, water, fire and earth. The sixth string was added by King Wen when his son died. So it’s very sad. The seventh string was added by King Wu to encourage his soldiers to go to the war. So it’s very strong.
Qi (the Game of Go) is a strategy game played with black and white stones on a grid(网格) board. In the Zhou Dynasty, it was regarded as a method to practice people’s skills of war. Over time, it gradually spread to other countries, making it a worldwide movement of sports entertainment.
Shu (Chinese calligraphy) is the art of writing characters and it requires four things. The brush, which is made of animal hair, bamboo and wood, is the most important tool for calligraphy. The ink is made of soot(烟灰) and glue. The paper used is usually rice paper or xuan paper. The inkstone is used to grind the ink stick.
Hua (Chinese painting) is closely related to calligraphy. It is done with a brush put into black or colored ink and is painted on silk or xuan paper. In ancient China, it was called “ink painting”. The subjects in Chinese painting are typically figures, landscapes, birds and flowers.
The “Four Arts” have influenced Chinese culture for centuries. Even today, they still leave a mark on what an educated person should know.
71.Why were the last two strings added to Guqin?
A. To express more feelings.
B. To make the music smoother.
C. To make Guqin more beautiful.
72.What was the purpose of the Game of Go in ancient China?
A. To help stop the war.
B. To practice people’s skills of war.
C. To develop a movement of sports entertainment.
73.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. There are four typical subjects in Chinese painting.
B. The materials used in the four art forms are all introduced.
C. Brush, ink, paper and inkstone are necessary for Chinese calligraphy.
74.What can be the best title of this passage?
A. Chinese Art, National Treasure
B. Four Features of Ancient Gentlemen
C. History and Development of Chinese Art
75.How does the writer develop the text?
A. By giving examples.
B. By making comparisons.
C. By explaining the details.

答案： 71—75 ABBAC