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高中英语阅读写作素材之中国传统文化
传统体育 太极拳（素材+时文阅读+语法填空+书面表达）
第一部分 话题素材积累
In 2020, Tai Chi was successfully added to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List by the UNESCO. Tai Chi is one of the traditional Chinese boxings. Each movement circulates blood agreeing with Qi within the body “steadly and easily “, which benefits health too much.
2020年，我国单独申报的太极拳项目成功被列入人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录。 太极拳是中国传统拳术之一。它的一拳一式，都能确保血、气在体内“游刃有余”，对人体的健康有着神奇的作用。
The fluid combination of slow, graceful movements and lightning-quick strikes easily sets taijiquan apart from other martial arts.Unlike combat-oriented martial arts, it focuses on internal development, and is characterized by set exercises, breath regulation and the cultivation of a righteous, neutral mind.
太极拳练时行云流水，战时快如闪电，很容易和其他格斗术区别开来。不同于对抗性功夫，太极拳注重内功修炼以及套路演练，练太极要调匀呼吸，培养中正、平和的心态。
The earliest traceable origin of taijiquan dates back to mid-seventeenth century in Central China’s Henan province, home to its first great popularizer, a Ming dynasty general Chen Wangting (1597-1664). Legend goes that Zhang Sanfeng, a Taoist priest , created Tai Chi after he had watched a fight between a sparrow and a snake. However, in most people’s eyes, Chen Wangting was said to have created Chen Style Tai Chi which has been developed into Yang style, Wu style, Sun style and so on. In fact, Chenjiagou village in China’s Henan province has been the birthplace of Tai Chi. Chenjiagou now enjoys its national 4 A-level tourist attraction with a rich history and culture.
太极拳最早可追溯至17世纪中叶的中原河南，太极拳首位集大成者——明朝将军陈王廷（1597-1664）的故乡。传说道教僧侣张三丰，在观看了“鸟与蛇”的格斗之后，创始了太极拳。而多数人则认为十七世纪，河南武术家陈望婷为太极拳的创始人， 后发展成为杨式，吴式，孙式等太极拳流派。事实上，位于河南省的陈家沟村，被认为是太极拳的发源地。其拥有悠久的历史，丰富的文化，现被列为国家级4-A文化旅游胜地。
In modern times, taijiquan has become popular among Chinese of all ages, genders and ethnicities. Its mental and physical health benefits have also garnered it enthusiasts across the world.
近代以来太极拳广受欢迎，不分年龄、性别和民族。太极拳对身心大有裨益，在世界范围内吸引众多拥趸。
Taijiquan, influenced by Daoist and Confucian thought, as well as traditional Chinese medicine, builds upon theories of bodily energies, the yin-yang cycle and the unity of heaven, earth and man.
太极拳受到道家、儒家思想以及中医的影响，基于人体脏腑能量，阴阳循环、天地人合一理论。
The taijitu, or the black and white, teardrop-shaped diagram of yin-yang, was derived from observing shadows cast on a sundial at midday throughout the year.
太极图，即形状如一黑一白两滴泪珠的阴阳八卦图，源于古人对正午的阳光一年当中在日晷上留下的影子轨迹的观察。
联合国教科文组织（UNESCO）的介绍
Taijiquan
Taijiquan is a traditional physical practice characterized by relaxed, circular movements that works in concert with breath regulation and the cultivation of a righteous and neutral mind.
Originating during the mid-seventeenth century in Wenxian County in the Henan Province of central China, the element is now practised throughout the country by people of all ages and by different ethnic groups. Taijiquan’s basic movements center upon wubu (five steps) and bafa (eight techniques) with a series of routines, exercises and tuishou (hand-pushing skills performed witha counterpart). Influenced by Daoist and Confucian thought and theories of traditional Chinese medicine, the element has developed into several schools(or styles) named after a clan or a master’s personal name. The element is passed down through clan-based transmission or the master-apprentice model. The latter relationship is established through the traditional ceremony of baishi. Taijiquan has also been incorporated into the formal education system. The element builds upon the yin and yang cycle and the cultural understanding of the unity of heaven and humanity. It has been disseminated through legends,proverbs and rituals, among other vehicles of expression. Safeguarding the element would increase its visibility and dialogue about the diverse ways Taijiquan is practised by different communities.
【词汇积累】
1. set ... apart from ... 把……区分开
2. date back to 回溯至；追溯到
3. popularizer n. 普及者；推广者；大众化的人
4. general n. 将军
5. ethnicity n. 种族渊源；种族特点
6. mental and physical health 身心健康
7. garner v. 获得
8. enthusiast n. 狂热爱好者；热烈支持者
9. Daoist (Taoist) adj. 道家的
10. Confucian adj. 儒家的
11. traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) 中医
12. build upon (=build on) 以……为基础；建立在……基础之上
13. martial art 武术
14. cultivation n. （品质或技巧的）培养
15. righteous adj. 正直的
16. neutral adj. 中立的；持平的
17. derive from 源于；由……起源
18. cast v. 投射（光、影子等）
19. sundial n. 日晷〈guǐ〉（我国古代较为普遍使用的计时仪器）
时文阅读
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
“Taijiquan is a traditional physical practice in China characterized by relaxed, circular movements that work with breath regulation.” thus reads the introduction of Taijiquan by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) on its website. Also referred to as T'ai Chi or Chinese boxing, Taijiquan has been a well-known physical practice worldwide. For a long time, different stories regarding the birthplace of Taijiquan have made the rounds, focusing mainly on two places-Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province, central China, and Wenxian County.
A tale tells how a man named Zhang Shanfeng created Taijiquan about 1,000 years ago after witnessing a fight between a sparrow and a snake, drawing inspiration from the animals' movements. The Wudang Mountain is known as one of China's major Taoist land-marks. This oldest philosophy of China has had a great impact on Taijiquan.
The story about its Chenjiagou origin has some more hard proof. In the mid-17th century, a retired general and village head named Chen Wangting combined his kungfu training with elements of Chinese philosophy to create Chen style Tai Chi. Popular belief holds that many modern styles of Taijiquan have been derived from the Chen style. Wenxian is listed as Taijiquan's birthplace on the UNESCO website.
Different from Shaolin Kungfu's powerful approach, Taijiquan looks softer and slower. This soft yet powerful spirit runs through the style of Chenjiagou, which has about 300 years of Taijiquan history.
The Chen style Taijiquan was passed down the generations. Chen Ziqiang is a direct offspring of Chen Wangting. His uncle Chen Xiaowang is now a world-renowned T'ai Chi master and his father Chen Xiaoxing, a leading actor in the video that China submitted to the UNESCO when applying for the honor, also has gained international fame.
1．What can we know from paragraph 1
A．Taijiquan benefits our body.
B．Taijiquan is for competition.
C．Taijiquan is in a stressful movement.
D．Taijiquan features quick movements.
2．What does the underlined word “derived” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Declined. B．Developed. C．Obtained. D．Differed.
3．What can we know about Chen style T'ai Chi from the text
A．The Chen style is softer and slower than modern styles of T'ai Chi
B．The Chen style has a great impact on philosophy of China.
C．It has about 300 years of history.
D．It was created by animals' fight.
4．In which section of newspaper can you read the text
A．Music. B．Science. C．Advertisement. D．Culture.
第三部分 话题语法填空
一、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tai Chi, also noted as Taijiquan, is a 5 (tradition) Chinese martial art that has evolved into a popular form of exercise and meditation. Originated from China’s Fujian Province, Tai Chi has a history of over 1,000 years and is deeply 6 (root) in Chinese philosophy and culture. It 7 (characterize) by slow, flowing movements that promote balance, 8 (flexible), and relaxation.
In recent years, Tai Chi 9 (gain) worldwide recognition for its health benefits. Studies have shown that practicing Tai Chi can also be helpful for people 10 (reduce) the risk of falls in older adults.
Tai Chi is often practised in groups or classes, 11 students learn from a qualified instructor. There are many different styles of Tai Chi, each with its own unique set of movements and techniques. Beginners are encouraged to start with the most basic movements and 12 (gradual) build up their skills and knowledge over time.
13 you are looking for a low-impact exercise, a way to reduce stress, or a close connection to Chinese culture, Tai Chi offers something for everyone. With regular practice, you can experience the transformative power of this ancient art form and discover 14 deeper sense of balance and harmony in your life.
二、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On Dec 17, 2020, China’s taijiquan, or tai chi, was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 15 more than two years have passed, Chen Bing is still excited about it.
Chen Bing was the first 16 (show) the classic moves of tai chi in the introduction film that was submitted to UNESCO. “It proves to me 17 the cause I’ve engaged in is world-class and for all humanity,” Chen said.
Taijiquan was influenced by Taoism, Confucianism and the theories of 18 (tradition) Chinese medicine. It has developed into many schools or styles, usually 19 (name) after a clan (宗派) or a master, such as Chen-style and Yang-style.
Chen Bing is one of the inheritors (传承人) of the Chen-style taijiquan. He 20 (practise) it since he was six years old under the guidance of his uncles, Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, 21 are two iconic figures of Chen-style taijiquan in Henan Province. “Chen-style taijiquan has the longest history, and other styles directly or indirectly branched out from it,” Chen added.
Public 22 (enthusiastic) has grown greatly in China in recent years. Chen and 100 other masters have been livestreaming on video-sharing mobile apps like Douyin. The livestreaming has drawn in more than 400,000 viewers.
To make taijiquan 23 (increase) popular, Chen also developed a simplified version of some of the moves to help people relax at the office. Chen said taijiquan has taught him to stay calm during life’s ups and downs and face the world with an open mind. He has nurtured more than 400 disciples (弟子) who, 24 turn, have passed the knowledge on to their students.
第四部分 话题写作
假定你是李华。你校太极拳社团(Tai Ji Club)正在招募(recruit)新成员。美国交换生Tim一直热衷于中国太极拳，请给他写封邮件，告诉他相关情况。内容包括：
1. 社团成立时间、目的；
2.即将开展的活动；
3. 报名方式：TaiJiClub.@
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。太极拳：Taijiquan
Dear Tim,
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【参考答案】
时文阅读
1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国传统体育运动——太极拳，包括其起源和运动特色等情况。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段中““Taijiquan is a traditional physical practice in China characterized by relaxed, circular movements that work with breath regulation.” thus reads the introduction of Taijiquan by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) on its website. Also referred to as T'ai Chi or Chinese boxing, Taijiquan has been a well-known physical practice worldwide. (联合国教育、科学及文化组织在其网站上介绍太极拳时这样写道：太极拳是中国的一种传统体育运动，其特点是进行放松、循环的动作，并调节呼吸。也被称为太极拳或中国拳击，太极拳一直是世界闻名的体育锻炼)”可知，太极拳对身体有益。故选A。
2．词句猜测题。根据倒数第三段中“In the mid-17th century, a retired general and village head named Chen Wangting combined his kungfu training with elements of Chinese philosophy to create Chen style Tai Chi.(17世纪中叶，一位名叫陈望廷的退休将军兼村长将自己的功夫训练与中国哲学元素结合起来，创造了陈式太极拳)”以及画线词上文“Popular belief holds that many modern styles of Taijiquan have been”和后文“from the Chen style”可知，陈望廷创造了陈式太极拳，因此人们普遍认为，许多现代风格的太极拳都是从陈式太极拳发展而来的。故画线词意思是“发展”。A. Declined.减少；B. Developed.发展；C. Obtained.获得；D. Differed.区别。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“This soft yet powerful spirit runs through the style of Chenjiagou, which has about 300 years of Taijiquan history. ( 这种柔美而有力的精神贯穿着陈家沟太极拳的风格。陈家沟已有300多年的太极拳历史)”可知，陈式太极拳有大约300年的历史。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据第一段““Taijiquan is a traditional physical practice in China characterized by relaxed, circular movements that work with breath regulation.” thus reads the introduction of Taijiquan by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) on its website. Also referred to as T'ai Chi or Chinese boxing, Taijiquan has been a well-known physical practice worldwide. For a long time, different stories regarding the birthplace of Taijiquan have made the rounds, focusing mainly on two places-Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province, central China, and Wenxian County. (联合国教育、科学及文化组织在其网站上介绍太极拳时这样写道：太极拳是中国的一种传统体育运动，其特点是进行放松、循环的动作，并调节呼吸。也被称为太极拳或中国拳击，太极拳一直是世界闻名的体育锻炼。长期以来，关于太极拳的发源地流传着不同的故事，主要集中在中国中部湖北省的武当山和文县两个地方)”可知，文章介绍了中国传统体育运动——太极拳，包括其起源和运动特色等情况。太极拳属于文化范畴，由此推知，文章可能选自报纸的“文化”版面。故选D。
话题语法填空
5．traditional 6．rooted 7．is characterized 8．flexibility 9．has gained 10．to reduce 11．where 12．gradually 13．Whether 14．a
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统文化——太极，介绍了太极的历史以及好处。
5．考查形容词。句意：太极拳，也被称为太极拳，是一种传统的中国武术，已经发展成为一种流行的锻炼和冥想形式。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，tradition的形容词形式是traditional。故填traditional。
6．考查非谓语动词。句意：太极拳起源于中国福建省，已有1000多年的历史，深深植根于中国的哲学和文化中。此处是固定搭配：be rooted in意为“扎根于”。故填rooted。
7．考查动词时态，语态和主谓一致。句意：它的特点是缓慢，流畅的动作，促进平衡，灵活性和放松。主语与谓语构成被动关系，且陈述客观事实用一般现在时，主语为it，谓语用单数。故填is characterized。
8．考查名词。句意：它的特点是缓慢，流畅的动作，促进平衡，灵活性和放松。根据and可知，空处和balance以及relaxation一起作宾语，应用名词flexibility，不可数。故填flexibility。
9．考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：近年来，太极拳因其对健康的益处而获得了全世界的认可。根据上文In recent years可知句子时态为现在完成时，主语为Tai Chi，助动词用has。故填has gained。
10．考查非谓语动词。句意：研究表明，练习太极拳也可以帮助人们降低老年人跌倒的风险。表示“对某人做某事有帮助”短语为be helpful for sb. to do sth.。故填to reduce。
11．考查定语从句。句意：太极拳通常在小组或班级中练习，学生们从合格的教练那里学习。空处引导非限制性定语从句修饰先行词groups or classes，关系词替代先行词在从句中作地点状语。故填where。
12．考查副词。句意：鼓励初学者从最基本的动作开始，随着时间的推移逐渐建立他们的技能和知识。修饰动词短语build up应用副词gradually，故填gradually。
13．考查连词。句意：无论你是在寻找一种低强度的运动，一种减轻压力的方法，还是与中国文化的密切联系，太极拳都能为每个人提供一些东西。表示“无论是……还是……”句型为whether…or…，首字母大写。故填Whether。
14．考查冠词。句意：通过定期练习，你可以体验到这种古老艺术形式的变革力量，并在你的生活中发现更深层次的平衡与和谐。表示“……的感觉”短语为a sense of，deeper是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
15．Although/Though/While 16．to show 17．that 18．traditional 19．named 20．has been practising 21．who 22．enthusiasm 23．increasingly 24．in
【导语】这是一篇说明文。2020年12月17日，中国太极拳被列入联合国教科文组织《人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录》，这让人们对太极拳的热情愈加高涨，文章对此进行了介绍。
15．考查让步状语从句。句意：虽然两年多过去了，陈兵仍然对此感到兴奋。根据“more than two years have passed”和“Chen Bing is still excited about it”可知，前后构成让步转折关系，所以应用连词although/though/while表示“尽管”引导让步状语从句。句首首字母应大写。故填Although/Though/While。
16．考查动词不定式。句意：陈兵是第一个在向联合国教科文组织提交的介绍影片中展示太极拳经典动作的人。the first to do意为“第一个做某事的人”，所以此处应用to do不定式作后置定语。故填to show。
17．考查宾语从句。句意：他说：“这向我证明，我所从事的事业是世界级的，是为了全人类。”在宾语从句中不缺少主语、宾语或表语，且不缺少意义，所以应用从属连词that。故填that。
18．考查形容词。句意：太极拳受到道教、儒家思想和传统中医理论的影响。修饰名词medicine应用形容词traditional表示“传统的”作定语。故填traditional。
19．考查过去分词。句意：它已经发展成许多流派或风格，通常以宗派或大师命名，如陈式和杨式。动词name意为“给……命名”，和谓语之间没有连词，和逻辑主语many schools or styles构成被动关系，且动作已完成，所以应用过去分词形式作定语。故填named。
20．考查现在完成进行时和主谓一致。句意：他从六岁开始就在他的叔叔陈小王和陈小星的指导下练习陈式太极拳，陈小王和陈小星是河南陈式太极拳的两位标志性人物。根据“since he was six years old”可知，此处是指动作发生在过去，一直持续到现在，在将来的某段时间里仍将进行，所以应用现在完成进行时。主语he为第三人称单数。故填has been practising。
21．考查定语从句。句意：他从六岁开始就在他的叔叔陈小王和陈小星的指导下练习陈式太极拳，陈小王和陈小星是河南陈式太极拳的两位标志性人物。在非限制性定语从句中缺少主语，且先行词为人，所以应用关系代词who引导定语从句。故填who。
22．考查名词。句意：近年来，中国公众的热情大大提高。此处作主语应用名词enthusiasm表示“热情”。故填enthusiasm。
23．考查副词。句意：为了让太极拳越来越受欢迎，陈还开发了一些简化版的动作，以帮助人们在办公室放松。此处修饰形容词popular应用副词increasingly表示“越发地”作状语。故填increasingly。
24．考查介词。句意：他培养了400多名弟子，这些弟子又把这些知识传授给他们的学生。in turn意为“相应地，类似地”，为固定搭配，所以此处应用介词in。故填in。
话题写作
Dear Tim,
Learning that Chinese Tai Ji appeals to you a lot. I want to share with you the exciting news that our school Tai Ji Club is recruiting new members now.
The club was set up three years ago to spread Taijiquan, a kind of Chinese martial arts, which is practiced in China for a number of reasons, such as self-defence, spiritual development as well as entertainment. In the near future, the club is to organize a grand Taijiquan performance in celebration of our school’s 100th anniversary. Additionally, you can get access to classic Taiji movies in the club at weekends. Of course you will make many friends.
Don’t hesitate and you can sign up via email at TaijiClub.@. I bet it will be an impressive and everlasting experience for you.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【详解】试题分析：这是一封电子邮件，叙述太极拳社团成立的时间应该用一般过去时，说明即将开展的活动应该用一般将来时，也可以be to do表示计划安排好的活动；可以适当增加一些细节，比如活动的意义给对方带来的好处等。
写作亮点：短文要点齐全，层次清晰，用了一些短语和句式，如：share sth with sb和某人分享某事；be to do sth表示计划要做的事情；get access to获得，接近；sign up注册。The club was set up three years ago to spread Taijiquan, a kind of Chinese martial arts, which is practiced in China for a number of reasons, such as self-defence, spiritual development as well as entertainment.这是高分句型，用了which引导的非限制性定语从句；I bet it will be an impressive and everlasting experience for you.这里是that（省略）引导的宾语从句。为了上下文的衔接用了Additionally等，增加了文章的亮点。

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