题目
Chinese calligraphy（书法） is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.There are many famous calligraphers in history such as Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing.Different calligraphy works can show different calligraphers' feelings and personality（性格） .Today，they can be seen on the walls of offices，shops，hotels and many other places. Calligraphy started in China and spread to other parts of Asia with Chinese culture.It has a history of4，000 to 5，000 years.Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters and especially refers to the rules of writing with a brush.When you practice calligraphy，it is important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes（笔画） and the spaces between characters. "If I once lived in China，I must have become a calligrapher rather than a painter， "the world-famous master of art，Picasso，once said after seeing Zhang Daqian write down his name with a calligraphy brush. The tool for practicing calligraphy is calligraphy brushes.They are usually made from the hair of different animals.But there is a popular calligraphy brush that is made from foetal hair（胎毛） .No one is really sure where the tradition comes from.But hundreds of years ago in China，people started to believe this kind of calligraphy brush was a symbol of good luck. Practicing calligraphy needs a lot of patience and many people take lessons to learn it.During the lessons，they can learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and how to write different strokes of Chinese characters.If you' re interested in it，you may start practicing with a professional （专业人员） right away.（1）What can we learn about a calligrapher through his calligraphy works？ ____ ①His age.②His character.③His background.④His feelings.A.①②B.②④C.③④D.①③（2）Which of the following is TRUE about calligraphy？ ____ A.It started in some parts of Africa.B.It has a very short history.C.It refers to the changes of strokes.D.It is an art form of writing Chinese characters.（3）What can we infer about Picasso from the passage？ ____ A.He thought calligraphy was very great.B.He once practiced calligraphy.C.He once lived in China.D.He was both a calligrapher and a painter.（4）Why are calligraphy brushes made from foetal hair so popular？ ____ A.Because they can help people write more beautiful characters.B.ecause they are cheaper than those made from animal hair.C.Because they are thought to be a symbol of good luck to those who use them.D.Because they can help kids write characters easily.（5）What can calligraphy lessons teach us？ ____ A.How to become a professional as soon as possible.B.How to create new strokes of Chinese characters.C.How to make Chinese paintings with calligraphy brushes.D.How to hold calligraphy brushes correctly.
Chinese calligraphy（书法） is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.There are many famous calligraphers in history such as Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing.Different calligraphy works can show different calligraphers' feelings and personality（性格） .Today，they can be seen on the walls of offices，shops，hotels and many other places.
Calligraphy started in China and spread to other parts of Asia with Chinese culture.It has a history of4，000 to 5，000 years.Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters and especially refers to the rules of writing with a brush.When you practice calligraphy，it is important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes（笔画） and the spaces between characters.
"If I once lived in China，I must have become a calligrapher rather than a painter， "the world-famous master of art，Picasso，once said after seeing Zhang Daqian write down his name with a calligraphy brush.
The tool for practicing calligraphy is calligraphy brushes.They are usually made from the hair of different animals.But there is a popular calligraphy brush that is made from foetal hair（胎毛） .No one is really sure where the tradition comes from.But hundreds of years ago in China，people started to believe this kind of calligraphy brush was a symbol of good luck.
Practicing calligraphy needs a lot of patience and many people take lessons to learn it.During the lessons，they can learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and how to write different strokes of Chinese characters.If you' re interested in it，you may start practicing with a professional （专业人员） right away.
（1）What can we learn about a calligrapher through his calligraphy works？ ____
①His age.
②His character.
③His background.
④His feelings.
A.①②
B.②④
C.③④
D.①③
（2）Which of the following is TRUE about calligraphy？ ____
A.It started in some parts of Africa.
B.It has a very short history.
C.It refers to the changes of strokes.
D.It is an art form of writing Chinese characters.
（3）What can we infer about Picasso from the passage？ ____
A.He thought calligraphy was very great.
B.He once practiced calligraphy.
C.He once lived in China.
D.He was both a calligrapher and a painter.
（4）Why are calligraphy brushes made from foetal hair so popular？ ____
A.Because they can help people write more beautiful characters.
B.ecause they are cheaper than those made from animal hair.
C.Because they are thought to be a symbol of good luck to those who use them.
D.Because they can help kids write characters easily.
（5）What can calligraphy lessons teach us？ ____
A.How to become a professional as soon as possible.
B.How to create new strokes of Chinese characters.
C.How to make Chinese paintings with calligraphy brushes.
D.How to hold calligraphy brushes correctly.
Calligraphy started in China and spread to other parts of Asia with Chinese culture.It has a history of4，000 to 5，000 years.Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters and especially refers to the rules of writing with a brush.When you practice calligraphy，it is important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes（笔画） and the spaces between characters.
"If I once lived in China，I must have become a calligrapher rather than a painter， "the world-famous master of art，Picasso，once said after seeing Zhang Daqian write down his name with a calligraphy brush.
The tool for practicing calligraphy is calligraphy brushes.They are usually made from the hair of different animals.But there is a popular calligraphy brush that is made from foetal hair（胎毛） .No one is really sure where the tradition comes from.But hundreds of years ago in China，people started to believe this kind of calligraphy brush was a symbol of good luck.
Practicing calligraphy needs a lot of patience and many people take lessons to learn it.During the lessons，they can learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and how to write different strokes of Chinese characters.If you' re interested in it，you may start practicing with a professional （专业人员） right away.
（1）What can we learn about a calligrapher through his calligraphy works？ ____
①His age.
②His character.
③His background.
④His feelings.
A.①②
B.②④
C.③④
D.①③
（2）Which of the following is TRUE about calligraphy？ ____
A.It started in some parts of Africa.
B.It has a very short history.
C.It refers to the changes of strokes.
D.It is an art form of writing Chinese characters.
（3）What can we infer about Picasso from the passage？ ____
A.He thought calligraphy was very great.
B.He once practiced calligraphy.
C.He once lived in China.
D.He was both a calligrapher and a painter.
（4）Why are calligraphy brushes made from foetal hair so popular？ ____
A.Because they can help people write more beautiful characters.
B.ecause they are cheaper than those made from animal hair.
C.Because they are thought to be a symbol of good luck to those who use them.
D.Because they can help kids write characters easily.
（5）What can calligraphy lessons teach us？ ____
A.How to become a professional as soon as possible.
B.How to create new strokes of Chinese characters.
C.How to make Chinese paintings with calligraphy brushes.
D.How to hold calligraphy brushes correctly.
题目解答
答案
（1）细节理解题。根据第1段" Different calligraphy works can show different calligraphers' feelings and personality."（不同的书法作品可以表现出不同的书法家的情怀和个性。）可知，不同的书法作品可以表现出不同的书法家的情怀和个性，故选B。
（2）细节理解题。根据第1段" Chinese calligraphy（书法） is an important part of traditional Chinese culture."（中国书法是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。）可知，中国书法是中国传统文化的重要组成部分，故选D。
（3）推理判断题。根据第3段""If I once lived in China，I must have become a calligrapher rather than a painter， "the world-famous master of art，Picasso，once said after seeing Zhang Daqian write down his name with a calligraphy brush."（"如果我曾经生活在中国，我一定会成为一名书法家，而不是画家，"世界著名的艺术大师毕加索在看到张大千用毛笔写下自己的名字后说。）可推断他认为书法非常棒，故选A。
（4）细节理解题。根据第4段"But there is a popular calligraphy brush that is made from foetal hair（胎毛） .No one is really sure where the tradition comes from.But hundreds of years ago in China，people started to believe this kind of calligraphy brush was a symbol of good luck."（但是有一种流行的毛笔是用胎儿的毛做成的。没有人确切地知道这种传统是从哪里来的。但在几百年前的中国，人们开始相信这种毛笔是好运的象征。）可知，人们相信这种毛笔是好运的象征，故选C。
（5）细节理解题。根据第5段" During the lessons，they can learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and how to write different strokes of Chinese characters."（在课程中，他们可以学习如何拿毛笔和如何写不同笔画的汉字。）可知，不在课程中，他们可以学习如何拿毛笔和如何写不同笔画的汉字，故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据第1段" Chinese calligraphy（书法） is an important part of traditional Chinese culture."（中国书法是中国传统文化的重要组成部分。）可知，中国书法是中国传统文化的重要组成部分，故选D。
（3）推理判断题。根据第3段""If I once lived in China，I must have become a calligrapher rather than a painter， "the world-famous master of art，Picasso，once said after seeing Zhang Daqian write down his name with a calligraphy brush."（"如果我曾经生活在中国，我一定会成为一名书法家，而不是画家，"世界著名的艺术大师毕加索在看到张大千用毛笔写下自己的名字后说。）可推断他认为书法非常棒，故选A。
（4）细节理解题。根据第4段"But there is a popular calligraphy brush that is made from foetal hair（胎毛） .No one is really sure where the tradition comes from.But hundreds of years ago in China，people started to believe this kind of calligraphy brush was a symbol of good luck."（但是有一种流行的毛笔是用胎儿的毛做成的。没有人确切地知道这种传统是从哪里来的。但在几百年前的中国，人们开始相信这种毛笔是好运的象征。）可知，人们相信这种毛笔是好运的象征，故选C。
（5）细节理解题。根据第5段" During the lessons，they can learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and how to write different strokes of Chinese characters."（在课程中，他们可以学习如何拿毛笔和如何写不同笔画的汉字。）可知，不在课程中，他们可以学习如何拿毛笔和如何写不同笔画的汉字，故选D。