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1、2020年高考英语“中国文化自信”题型专练 阅读理解（2）1. While famous foreign architects are invited to lead the designs of landmark buildings in China such as the new CCTV tower and the National Center for the Performing Arts, many excellent Chinese architects are making great efforts to take the center stage. Their effort
2、s have been proven fruitful. Wang Shu, a 49-year-old Chinese architect, won the 2012 Pritzker Architecture Prizewhich is often referred to as the Nobel Prize in architectureon February 28.He is the first Chinese citizen to win this award. Wang serves as head of the Architecture Department at the Chi
3、na Academy of Art (CAA). His office is located at the Xiangshan campus(校园) of the university in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Many buildings on the campus are his original creations. The style of the campus is quite different from that of most Chinese universities. Many visitors were amazed by the co
4、mplex architectural space and abundant building types. The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view. Wang collected more than 7 million abandoned bricks of different ages. He asked the workers to use traditional techniques to make the bricks into
5、walls, roofs and corridors. This creation attracted a lot of attention thanks to its mixture of modern and traditional Chinese elements(元素).Wangs works show a deep understanding of modern architecture and a good knowledge of traditions. Through such a balance, he had created a new type of Chinese ar
6、chitecture, said Tadao Ando, the winner of the1995 Pritzker Prize.Wang believes traditions should not be sealed in glass boxes at museums. That is only evidence that traditions once existed, he said. Many Chinese people have a misunderstanding of traditions. They think tradition means old things fro
7、m the past. In fact, tradition also refers to the things that have been developing and that are still being created, he said.Today, many Chinese people are learning Western styles and theories rather than focusing on Chinese traditions. Many people tend to talk about traditions without knowing what
8、they really are, said Wang.The study of traditions should be combined with practice. Otherwise, the recreation of traditions would be artificial and empty, he said.1. Wangs winning of the prize means that Chinese architects are _.A.following the latest world trendB.getting international recognitionC
9、.working harder than ever beforeD.relying on foreign architects2. What impressed visitors to the CAA Xiangshan campus most?A.Its hilly environment.B.Its large size.C.Its unique style.D.Its diverse functions.3. What made Wangs architectural design a success?A.The mixture of different shapes.B.The bal
10、ance of East and West.C.The use of popular techniques.D.The harmony of old and new.4. What should we do about Chinese traditions according to Wang?A.Spread them to the world.B.Preserve them at museums.C.Teach them in universities.D.Recreate them in practice.2.The Peony Culture Festival of LuoyangSpr
11、ing is time for people to go out and see blossoming flowers. Luoyang in Henan, China is famous for peonies, the citys official flower. The citys annual Peony Culture Festival begins in early April and lasts till early May. Peonies are in full bloom during the event, which was first held in 1983.You
12、can go to the Luoyang National Peony Garden. The peonies there are known for their rich colors and long florescence. Dont miss the 1,600-year-old “Peony King”!Chinese Language DayChinese is one of the six official working languages of the United Nations. The LIN has set different days for these lang
13、uages to promote their uses. It holds exhibitions, shows and other activities. In 2010, the first Chinese Language Day was held on Nov. 12. But since 2011, it has been held on April 20. The date is close to Grain Rain, one of the 24 solar terms. It means “rain of millet”. People celebrate Grain Rain
14、 to remember Cangjie, a mythical character. Many people believe that Cangjie was the first person to write Chinese characters. When he did this, it rained millet and saved people from hunger.China Astronautics DayOn April 24, 1970, Chinas first man-made Earth satellite Dongfanghong I went into space
15、. It was a big step for Chinas space program. In 2016, the government set April 24 as China Astronautics Day. Many events are held across the country to celebrate this special day. For example, astronauts and scientists will give talks to students. Some cities will hold exhibitions about space devel
16、opment.Last year, China had big plans for its space program. On December 8, it launched its second lunar rover（月球车）as part of the Change 4 space mission, which landed on the far side of the moon.1. When was the first Chinese Language Day held by the United Nations?A. In 1970.B. In 1983.C. In 2010.D. In 2011.2. What does the introduction to “China Astronautics Day
