传统文化奔赴星际:本土元素焕发科幻新活力
传统文化奔赴星际:本土元素焕发科幻新活力

In the far future, human beings have moved to a planet called Chao Star. The descendants of Chaoshan migrants still keep their ancient Earth traditions alive. Among these traditions is Yingge dance, a lively local art that gets a new magical meaning in this high-tech world. This special setting comes from Raging Yingge, a new sci-fi trilogy (三部曲)by famous Chinese writer Chen Qiufan. This series skillfully mixes traditional Chaoshan culture, local food and customs with imaginative future technology. The story centers on a brave girl named Mei Ying, who learns Yingge dance to save her injured brother and accidentally unlocks amazing cosmic (宇宙的) secrets.

Born in Shantou, Chen Qiufan has always been deeply impressed by Chaoshan people’s spirit of exploration. He finds it amazing that Chaoshan people always preserve their dialect, traditions and customs well no matter where they travel or settle. This made him wonder: if humans migrate to space one day, will Chaoshan people still be the pioneers? Will their ancient culture change among advanced technologies like anti-gravity spaceships and smart planetary systems? In his books, Yingge dance is no longer just a performance. Its unique rhythms and moves can connect with the planet’s quantum (量子) field, becoming a powerful force to protect their civilization.

Chen’s works show a special idea: the most local culture can also be universal. In recent years, Chinese sci-fi has gained international recognition. Instead of copying foreign styles, more Chinese writers choose to combine traditional Chinese culture with universal sci-fi themes. Sci-fi breaks national borders and explores shared human concerns about the future and technology. This special mix makes Chinese sci-fi works unique and attractive to readers worldwide.

Besides traditional culture, Chen also keeps an open mind toward modern technology. He has tried AI tools for over ten years and uses AI as a creative partner in his writing. However, he firmly believes AI can never replace human creativity. Technology speeds up creation, but independent thinking and human feelings determine the true value of literary works. For Chen, sci-fi is not only about imagining the future, but also about preserving precious cultural roots.
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1.1.What motivates Mei Ying to start her journey with Yingge dance?

A Curiosity about magic.

B Family urgency.

C Future migration.

D Passion for art.

解析:选B。B细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句 “The story centers on a brave girl named Mei Ying, who learns Yingge dance to save her injured brother...” 可知,Mei Ying 踏上英歌舞之旅的直接动机是拯救受伤的兄弟,这属于家庭层面的紧迫需求,因此 B 项正确。A 项 “Curiosity about magic” 是她学习舞蹈后意外解锁宇宙秘密的结果,而非初始动机;C 项 “Future migration” 是作者构思故事的时代背景,并非 Mei Ying 的个人动因;D 项 “Passion for art”文中并未提及,属于无中生有。故选B。

2.2. What does Chen Qiufan imply about Chaoshan culture?

A It will fade away in the high-tech age.

B It only exists in outer space.

C It depends on advanced devices.

D It has strong vitality and bond.

解析:选D。D推理判断题。文章第二段指出,陈楸帆发现 "Chaoshan people always preserve their dialect, traditions and customs well no matter where they travel or settle",并在作品中设想即使人类进入高科技太空时代,英歌舞依然能与量子场连接、成为保护文明的力量。由此可推断,潮汕文化具有强大的生命力(vitality)与凝聚力(bond),能够跨越时空与地域延续,因此D项正确。A 项 "It will fade away in the high-tech age" 与文中描述完全相反;B项 "It only exists in outer space" 过于片面,文中说的是太空中的潮汕移民后代依然保持传统,而非文化仅存于外太空;C项"It depends on advanced devices"与文意相悖,英歌舞是传统文化本身,并不依赖高科技设备。故选D。

3.3. What makes Chinese sci-fi popular globally?

A Its unique cultural combination.

B Its copy of foreign styles.

C Its simple future themes.

D Its wide national borders.

解析:选A。A细节理解题。文章第三段明确提到 "Instead of copying foreign styles, more Chinese writers choose to combine traditional Chinese culture with universal sci-fi themes. This special mix makes Chinese sci-fi works unique and attractive to readers worldwide." 这说明中国科幻在全球受欢迎的关键在于将传统文化与普世科幻主题相结合的独特融合,因此A项正确。B项 "Its copy of foreign styles"与文中"Instead of copying foreign styles"直接矛盾;C项"Its simple future themes"文中未提及,且与"universal sci-fi themes"的丰富性不符;D项"Its wide national borders"是对"sci-fi breaks national borders"的曲解,打破国界的是科幻体裁本身,而非中国科幻受欢迎的原因。故选A。

4.4. What is Chen’s attitude towards AI in literary creation?

A Fully supportive.

B Strongly opposed.

C Open but cautious.

D Totally uninterested.

解析:选C。C观点态度题。文章最后一段提到 "He has tried AI tools for over ten years and uses AI as a creative partner in his writing",表明陈楸帆对 AI 持开放态度;但紧接着 "However, he firmly believes AI can never replace human creativity"以及"Technology speeds up creation, but independent thinking and human feelings determine the true value of literary works"又体现出他对 AI的谨慎立场,强调AI无法取代人类创造力与情感价值。因此C项 "Open but cautious" 准确概括了他的态度。A项 "Fully supportive" 忽略了他对AI局限性的明确强调;B项 "Strongly opposed" 与他使用AI工具超过十年的事实直接矛盾;D项 "Totally uninterested" 更是与原文描述完全相反。故选C。