李子柒火遍全球!她为何如此受欢迎?
李子柒火遍全球!她为何如此受欢迎?

Li Ziqi, born in 1990 in Sichuan Province, began posting videos in 2015. She has more than 55 million followers on Douyin and more than 20 million subscribers on YouTube, making her one of the very few Chinese content creators who are influential both on the Chinese Internet and overseas.

Her videos consist of herself cooking traditional Chinese dishes, farming, doing handicrafts, and living a peaceful lifestyle. Besides showing cooking techniques, some videos showed the entire process of how a crop is grown, harvested and prepared. The rest help viewers discover a new way to immerse themselves in the wonder of Chinese culture and learn local handicraft styles.

Li peacefully hangs persimmons (柿子) to dry in the sun, carefully assembles flower arrangements, and rides horseback through a misty forest, all without the presence of smart phones or other modern technology. Images of her doing chores — such as feeding animals, preparing a meal for her grandmother or making silk clothes — are picture-perfect. The slow pace and soothing music are also impeccable. Fans love the ideal version of rural life and the poetic and exquisite portrayal (描绘) of Chinese culture that Li presents.

As her videos turn more popular, Li became an unofficial cultural ambassador of sorts for China. People’s Daily reported that her new video which focuses on Chinese traditional lacquer-making techniques would “further promote the international communication of Chinese traditional culture.” “Her videos show the self-sufficiency and perseverance of the Chinese nation. This kind of perspective is very unique. It shows Asian charm, aesthetics (美学) and spirit through a young person’s everyday life,” said Zhang Yiwu, a cultural professor at Peking University. “But what is more noteworthy is how this young woman’s perspective has established a spiritual connection among young people around the world, crossing cultural barriers with her Chinese storytelling.”

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1.1.What can we know about Li Ziqi from the passage?

A She started posting videos at age 26.

B She is popular both at home and abroad.

C She comes from the southeast of China.

D She is the first Chinese vlogger known by foreigners.

解析:选B。B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“who are influential both on the Chinese Internet and overseas”可知,李子柒在国内外的网络上都很受欢迎。故选B。

2.2.What is included in Li Ziqi’s videos? ①Agricultural practices. ②Chinese Kung Fu. ③Traditional Chinese cooking. ④Chinese arts and crafts.

A ①②③

B ②③④

C ①③④

D ①②④

解析:选C。C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Her videos consist of herself cooking traditional Chinese dishes, farming, doing handicrafts”可知,李子柒的视频中,她在美丽如画的乡村采摘、烹饪、劳作,用中国传统手工技艺展现美食、器物从无到有的制作过程,并未提及她在视频中展示中国功夫。故选C。

3.3.What does the underlined word “impeccable” probably mean?

A Perfect.

B Normal.

C Professional.

D Typical.

解析:选A。A 词义猜测题。根据划线单词前文的“Images of her doing chores ... were picture-perfect.”“The slow pace and soothing music are also ...”可知,视频里她劳作的画面是完美的,舒缓的节奏和音乐也是“完美的”。故选A。

4.4.What’s the last paragraph mainly about?

A The reasons behind Li Ziqi’s popularity.

B Chinese culture and customs included in Li Ziqi’s videos.

C Li Ziqi’s contribution to educating the youth.

D Li Ziqi’s promoting Chinese culture globally.

解析:选D。D段落大意题。根据最后一段中的“Li became an unofficial cultural ambassador of sorts for China”“further promote the international communication of Chinese traditional culture”“this young woman’s perspective has established a spiritual connection among young people around the world”可知,该段主要讲的是李子柒的国际影响力,通过她的视频向世界分享了中国文化。故选D。