1、大学英语四级-225 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.灯谜灯谜(lantern riddles)是指写在彩灯上面的谜语。灯谜一般由三部分组成，即谜面、谜目(hint)和谜底。在灯谜中凡是谜面上有的字，在谜底中不能再出现。灯谜里充满着智慧，因此猜谜底显得很有趣，这也使得猜灯谜成为元宵节的一项不可缺少的活动。灯谜在中国源远流长，可以毫不夸张地说，灯谜体现着中国人民无穷的智慧。 （分数：20.00）_2.清明清明是我国二十四节气(the twenty-four soar terms)之一，一般是在每年的 4 月 4 日至 6 日前后。人们庆祝清明节大约始于东周时代，距今已有
2、两千五百多年的历史。清明过后，气温逐渐上升，雨水也增多，表明了这是农民开始安排农耕活动的关键时期。同时，清明也是郊游的大好时节，人们去户外踏青，并开展一系列消遣和体育活动。更重要的是，清明时节也是一个纪念祖先和已故亲人的日子。 （分数：20.00）_3.中国杂技中国杂技(acrobatics)是一门结合了身体力量和技巧的表演艺术。它是最受中国人欢迎的艺术形式之一。杂技在中国已经存在了两千多年。早在战国时期(me Warring States Period)就已经出现了杂技的雏形(embryonic form)。到了汉代，杂技或“百戏”进一步丰富了其内容和种类。古往今来，杂技表演融入了许多不同的
3、表演艺术，例如传统戏剧、舞蹈和武术(martial art)的优点，作为回报，它也为后者提供了灵感。 （分数：20.00）_4.太极拳太极拳(Tai Chi)是一系列缓慢的动作，旨在修炼身心。它就像是一种舞蹈，却不需要你随音乐起舞，而是需要你向内看，聆听内心的节奏。它创自数千年前，原本是一种武术(martial art)一种自卫的技艺。然而，它的武术方面如今不太流行了。目前全世界成千上万人练习它，主要是由于它对于人类健康的神奇作用。它将身体动作与平静、冥想的(meditative)心理状态结合起来，所以也被称作“冥想运动(meditation in motion)”。 （分数：20.00）_5
4、.花木兰花木兰是中国著名古诗木兰辞中描绘的一位替父从军的英雄。因木兰的父亲年事已高，不能经受奔波劳苦，木兰又没有兄长可以代替老父，于是她把自己乔装成男子代父从军。虽然这个故事是否真实不得而知，但是千百年来，花木兰作为孝顺的典范而深受中国人的尊敬。1998 年，美国迪士尼公司将花木兰的故事改编成了动画片，受到了全世界的欢迎。 （分数：20.00）_大学英语四级-225 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.灯谜灯谜(lantern riddles)是指写在彩灯上面的谜语。灯谜一般由三部分组成，即谜面、谜目(hint)和谜底。在灯谜中凡是谜面上有的字，在谜底中不能再出现。灯谜里充
5、满着智慧，因此猜谜底显得很有趣，这也使得猜灯谜成为元宵节的一项不可缺少的活动。灯谜在中国源远流长，可以毫不夸张地说，灯谜体现着中国人民无穷的智慧。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：Lantern RiddlesLantern riddles are riddles that are written on the lanterns. Generally, a lantern riddle consists of three parts, namely the riddle, the hint and the answer. Any character that appears in t
6、he riddle cannot be in the answer again. Lantern riddles are full of wisdom, thus working out them can be much fun, which makes guessing riddles an essential part of the activities in the Lantern Festival. The lantern riddle has a long history in China, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a
7、reflection of infinite wisdom of the Chinese people.2.清明清明是我国二十四节气(the twenty-four soar terms)之一，一般是在每年的 4 月 4 日至 6 日前后。人们庆祝清明节大约始于东周时代，距今已有两千五百多年的历史。清明过后，气温逐渐上升，雨水也增多，表明了这是农民开始安排农耕活动的关键时期。同时，清明也是郊游的大好时节，人们去户外踏青，并开展一系列消遣和体育活动。更重要的是，清明时节也是一个纪念祖先和已故亲人的日子。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：QingmingQingming is one o
8、f the twenty-four solar terms in China, typically falling on April 4-6 each year. The celebration for the Qingming Festival can be traced back to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, with a history of over 2,500 years. After Qingming time, the temperature begins to rise up and rainfall increases, indicating th
9、at it is the crucial time for the farmers to arrange their farming activities accordingly. Meanwhile, it is the high time for spring outing, when people go out for fresh air, kinds of recreations and sports activities. More importantly, Qingming is also a period to honour and to pay respect to one“s
10、 deceased ancestors and family members.3.中国杂技中国杂技(acrobatics)是一门结合了身体力量和技巧的表演艺术。它是最受中国人欢迎的艺术形式之一。杂技在中国已经存在了两千多年。早在战国时期(me Warring States Period)就已经出现了杂技的雏形(embryonic form)。到了汉代，杂技或“百戏”进一步丰富了其内容和种类。古往今来，杂技表演融入了许多不同的表演艺术，例如传统戏剧、舞蹈和武术(martial art)的优点，作为回报，它也为后者提供了灵感。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：The Chinese Ac
11、robaticsThe Chinese acrobatics is a performing art which combines physical strength and skills. It is one of the most popular art forms welcomed by the Chinese people. The acrobatic art has existed in China for more than two thousand years. As early as the Warring States Period, there appeared embry
12、onic form of acrobatics. By the time of the Han Dynasty, the acrobatic art or “Baixi“ was further enriched both in contents and varieties. Acrobatic performances throughout the ages have incorporated strong points of many different performing arts such as traditional operas, dance and martial art, a
13、nd provided the latter with inspiration in return.4.太极拳太极拳(Tai Chi)是一系列缓慢的动作，旨在修炼身心。它就像是一种舞蹈，却不需要你随音乐起舞，而是需要你向内看，聆听内心的节奏。它创自数千年前，原本是一种武术(martial art)一种自卫的技艺。然而，它的武术方面如今不太流行了。目前全世界成千上万人练习它，主要是由于它对于人类健康的神奇作用。它将身体动作与平静、冥想的(meditative)心理状态结合起来，所以也被称作“冥想运动(meditation in motion)”。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：Tai
14、 ChiTai Chi is a series of slow movements which are aimed at training us physically and mentally. It is just like a dance that requires you to look inside and dance to the internal rhythms instead of music. It was created thousands of years ago as a martial art and specifically as a defensive art. H
15、owever, nowadays its martial aspect is not that popular. It is practiced by thousands of people around the world mostly because of its miraculous effects on human“s health. It is often called “meditation in motion“ because it combines the body“s movements with the calm and meditative state of mind.5
16、.花木兰花木兰是中国著名古诗木兰辞中描绘的一位替父从军的英雄。因木兰的父亲年事已高，不能经受奔波劳苦，木兰又没有兄长可以代替老父，于是她把自己乔装成男子代父从军。虽然这个故事是否真实不得而知，但是千百年来，花木兰作为孝顺的典范而深受中国人的尊敬。1998 年，美国迪士尼公司将花木兰的故事改编成了动画片，受到了全世界的欢迎。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：Hua MulanHua Mulan is a heroine who joined the army for her father, according to what is described in a famous Chine
17、se ancient poetry The Ballad of Mulan. Mulan“s father is too old to bear suffering from the bitterness, and she doesn“t have an elder brother to go and fight instead of the old father. So Mulan decides to disguised herself as a man to join the army for her father. Hua Mulan has been highly respected as a filial model by the Chinese people for hundreds of years, even though it is unknown whether the story has any factual basis. In 1998, her story was adapted into an animated cartoon by Disney of the United States, and the cartoon was very popular all over the world.
