（英语试卷）四川省成都市蓉城联盟2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试试题（解析版）.docx

四川省成都市蓉城联盟2024-2025学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 第一部分 听力（ 略 ） 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分 37. 5 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、 B 、 C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Traditional Chinese entertainment is lively and deeply rooted in the country’s rich cultural heritage. Here are four iconic acts that continue to thrill audiences worldwide: Lion Dance: The lion dance dates back at least 2,000 years to the Han Dynasty, featuring two performers in a brightly colored lion costume, symbolizing power, wisdom, and good fortune. It is a staple at celebrations like Chinese New Year, weddings, and corporate events, often used to honor special guests. Dragon Dance: Dating back to 180-230 AD, this performance involves 2 to 50 dancers parading a colorful dragon, sometimes up to 70 meters long. Accompanied by drums, cymbals, and gongs, the dragon symbolizes luck, dignity, and power. It is said that the dragon is tied to Yandi, a mythical tribal leader, making it a significant cultural symbol. Chinese Drumming: A high-impact stage show, Chinese drumming features large, ornate drums played by musicians in colorful costumes. With roots dating back nearly 4,000 years, drumming was historically used in celebrations and battles. Today, it remains a favorite at weddings, festivals, and national events. Face Changing ( Bian Lian ): An amazing act from Sichuan Opera, face-changing involves performers swiftly changing masks with a wave of the hand or fan. It is believed to date back 300 years. They say that the art form developed from a survival technique. People painted colourful designs on their faces to frighten wild animals. Other sources claim that BianLian is a Chinese version of Robin Hood, who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, would change his appearance when met with guards. Passed down through generations, it remains a closely guarded secret, traditionally taught only to mal