Many Westerners have the idea that everyone in China knows how to do kung fu.Of course，This is a__silly__belief. But it is true that kung fu is a big part of Chinese culture.
Like most people from the West，I was first introduced to kung fu through Hong Kong action films.Stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan made kung fu popular in the Western world.The flashy and impressive performances they gave in films like Rumble in the Bronx and Enter the Dragon made them household names in the U.S.and elsewhere.
However，my own personal interest in kung fu was actually inspired by a hip hop group.Wu-Tang Clan，founded in the early 1990s in New York City，is one of the most influential hip hop groups in history.In their songs，they sometimes mention philosophical concepts that come from Wudang quan—a classic Chinese martial art（武术） from which they take their name—and Shaolin Temple.I was just a teenager when I first started listening to Wu-Tang Clan—little did I know that I would actually end up living in China later in my life!
I myself do not practice kung fu.However，the concepts（理念） behind it are quite interesting to me.There is a Bruce Lee quote that I often think of when I’m struggling with challenges in life.“Be formless，shapeless，like water，”he once said.By this，he meant that you should be ready to adapt to and change your attitudes or beliefs when you face difficulties.I think this is a good way to deal with life.
24.What does “a silly belief” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A.All Chinese people can do kung fu.
B.China is most famous for its kung fu.
C.Kung fu is a big part of Chinese culture.
D.Many Westerners admire kung fu.
25.What inspired the author’s interest in kung fu?
A.Hong Kong action movies.
B.A TV program about kung fu.
C.Kung fu stars in Hollywood.           D.A US hip hop group.
26.What do we know about the Wu-Tang Clan?
A.They have Chinese culture in their songs.
B.They taught the author how to do Wudang quan.
C.They performed Chinese martial arts in the U.S.
D.They showed the author the way to live in China.
27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.The author was sorry that he couldn’t do kung fu.
B.The concepts of kung fu change over time.
C.The spirit of kung fu helps the author overcome difficulties.
D.Bruce Lee was the most popular martial arts master.
 
【语篇解读】　中国功夫对西方人有很大的影响。本文作者受一支嘻哈乐队的影响，对中国功夫产生了浓厚的兴趣，而中国功夫背后蕴含的一些观念帮助作者战胜了生活中的很多困难。
24.What does “a silly belief” in Paragraph 1 refer to?
A.All Chinese people can do kung fu.
B.China is most famous for its kung fu.
C.Kung fu is a big part of Chinese culture.
D.Many Westerners admire kung fu.
答案　A　[词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“Many Westerners have the idea...a silly belief.”可知，This指代西方人认为中国人都知道如何练功夫这一想法，由此可知，这个荒唐的想法就是，所有中国人都会功夫。故选A项。]
25.What inspired the author’s interest in kung fu?
A.Hong Kong action movies.
B.A TV program about kung fu.
C.Kung fu stars in Hollywood.
D.A US hip hop group.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，作者对于中国功夫的兴趣其实是由一支嘻哈乐队激发的，这个乐队的名字叫作“武当派”。故选D项。]
26.What do we know about the Wu-Tang Clan?
A.They have Chinese culture in their songs.
B.They taught the author how to do Wudang quan.
C.They performed Chinese martial arts in the U.S.
D.They showed the author the way to live in China.
答案　A　[细节理解题。根据第四段的第一句可知，在武当派的歌曲中，有时会提到一些武当拳和少林寺中的哲学观念，武当拳是中国的一种武术，也是乐队名字的由来。因此他们的歌曲中会体现出中国文化。故选A项。]
27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.The author was sorry that he couldn’t do kung fu.
B.The concepts of kung fu change over time.
C.The spirit of kung fu helps the author overcome difficulties.
D.Bruce Lee was the most popular martial arts master.
答案　C　[推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，作者对于中国功夫背后的一些观念有很大的兴趣，并在其中学会了一些道理。李小龙的一句名言告诉作者，在面对困难的时候，要通过改变自身的态度和信念去不断适应从而战胜困难。故选C项。]