Question

    From March 22 to 24, 2019, more than 500 English speech competitors came to Hangzhou to share their ideas and stories. They took part in the 24th China Daily "21st Century Coca-Cola Cup" National English Speaking Competition. The competition was considered as a contest only for college students. But now it includes many age groups, including kindergarteners. This year, the junior group winner was Wang Licheng from Shanghai Foreign Language School. One of their speech topics was "My Inspiring (鼓舞人心的) Chinese Cultural Hero".

Their cultural heroes included historical figures (人物), such as Confucius and Qu Yuan, as well as fictional characters, such as Sun Wukong and Mulan. They also included modern figures, such as Lu Xun and Bruce Lee.

Feng Feifei, editor (编辑) of BBC Learning English, was one of this year's judges (评委). She said, "This topic can encourage students to learn more about Chinese culture and increase their cultural confidence," she said.

Shi Yiran from Bejing No. 4 Middle School chose Sun Wukong, or the Monkey King, as her cultural hero. In her speech, she said the Monkey King became a bit less interesting as she grew up. But she realized the character's charm (魅力) after talking about Harry Potter with a British friend. She found they were similar. She said she was inspired by the Monkey King's power and bravery.

Fang Yuehan from Ningbo Foreign Language School talked about Chinese physician Li Shizhen, who lived during the Ming Dynasty. Inspired by his travels around China, which he worked on before writing the Compendium of Materia Medical (《本草纲目》), Fang said she wanted to spread traditional Chinese culture as well.

Everyone has a cultural hero in his heart. Who do you think has shaped Chinese culture the most? Whose ideas have inspired you and made you proud of your culture?

1.Who could take part in the English speaking competition in the past?

A.all age groups B.kindergarteners C.only college students

2.Which statement can best describe the meaning of the topic "My Inspiring Chinese Cultural Hero"?

A.It will remind us of the Chinese cultural hero in our heart and to remember them forever.

B.To encourage Chinese to learn Chinese culture more and increase their cultural confidence.

C.It can help spread traditional Chinese culture and get more foreign people to learn Chinese.

3.In Shi Yiran's speech, what's his cultural hero like?

A.Brave B.Boring C.Quiet

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.The 24th National English Speaking Competition was held by the company Coca-Cola.

B.Besides fictional characters, their cultural heroes included historical and modern figures.

C.Fang Yuehan talked about Chinese physician Li Shizhen because he also wanted to travel.

5.What can be the best title of the passage?

A.Who Is Your Cultural Hero?

B.The Charm of Chinese Culture.

C.Let's Spread Traditional Chinese Culture.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.A

4.B

5.A

【解析】

本文通过英语演讲比赛的主题，向我们介绍了不同人心中的中国文化英雄，告诉我们这个话题可以鼓励学生更多地了解中国文化，增强他们对文化的信心。

1.细节理解题。根据第一段中“The competition was considered as a contest only for college students.”可知，过去这个比赛被认为是只有大学生参加的比赛。故选C。

2.细节理解题。A：它将提醒我们心中的中国文化英雄，永远记住他们。B：鼓励中国人多学习中国文化，增强文化自信。C：它可以帮助传播中国传统文化，让更多的外国人学习汉语。根据第三段中“This topic can encourage students to learn more about Chinese culture and increase their cultural confidence”可知，这个主题可以鼓励学生更多地了解中国文化，增加他们的文化自信。故选B。

3.推理判断题。A：勇敢的；B：无聊的；C：安静的。根据第四段中“She said she was inspired by the Monkey King's power and bravery.”可知，她认为孙悟空的力量和勇气鼓舞了她，所以推测孙悟空是勇敢的、有勇气的。故选A。

4.推理判断题。A：第24届全国英语演讲比赛由可口可乐公司举办的。根据第一段中“They took part in the 24th China Daily "21st Century Coca-Cola Cup" National English Speaking Competition.”可知，第24届全国英语演讲比赛是由中国日报社举办，可口可乐公司冠名的，该项表述错误；B：除了虚构的人物，他们的文化英雄还包括历史人物和现代人物。根据第二段“Their cultural heroes included historical figures (人物), such as Confucius and Qu Yuan, as well as fictional characters, such as Sun Wukong and Mulan. They also included modern figures, such as Lu Xun and Bruce Lee.”可知，文化英雄包括历史人物、虚拟人物以及现代人物，该项表述正确；C：方月汉谈到了中国医生李时珍，因为他也想去旅行。根据倒数第二段中“Fang Yuehan from Ningbo Foreign Language School talked about Chinese physician Li Shizhen, who lived during the Ming Dynasty. Inspired by his travels around China…”可知，方月汉谈到了中国医生李时珍，因为他的灵感来自他在中国的旅行，该项表述错误。故选B。

5.最佳标题题。A：谁是你的文化英雄？B：中国文化的魅力。C：让我们一起传播中国传统文化。根据全文内容可知，本文主要通过“My Inspiring Chinese Cultural Hero”这一主题来介绍不同人心中的中国文化英雄。故选A。