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The Compass: Unlocking the World for Travellers
The compass is one of the most important inventions in Chinese history. It was first created over 2,000 years ago. At that time, people used natural magnets (磁铁) to make compasses.
For travellers, the compass is like a helpful friend. Long ago, when people went on long trips, especially by sea or through big forests, they often lost their way. But with a compass in hand, sailors could bravely sail across the oceans, knowing which direction to follow. Explorers could walk deep into unknown lands without fearing getting lost.
The compass made travel much easier. When it reached Europe in the 12th century, it made sea voyages safer and faster. It helped famous explorers like Christopher Columbus (哥伦布) discover new places. Even today, whether you are hiking in the mountains or taking a boat trip, a compass can still guide you when there’s no GPS signal. It truly shows how much China has helped the whole world explore and travel better.
Think: Why is the compass a helper for travellers? Is it still useful in modern world?
The Compass: Unlocking the World for Travellers
The compass is one of the most important inventions in Chinese history. It was first created over 2,000 years ago. At that time, people used natural magnets (磁铁) to make compasses.
For travellers, the compass is like a helpful friend. Long ago, when people went on long trips, especially by sea or through big forests, they often lost their way. But with a compass in hand, sailors could bravely sail across the oceans, knowing which direction to follow. Explorers could walk deep into unknown lands without fearing getting lost.
The compass made travel much easier. When it reached Europe in the 12th century, it made sea voyages safer and faster. It helped famous explorers like Christopher Columbus (哥伦布) discover new places. Even today, whether you are hiking in the mountains or taking a boat trip, a compass can still guide you when there’s no GPS signal. It truly shows how much China has helped the whole world explore and travel better.
Think: Why is the compass a helper for travellers? Is it still useful in modern world?
答案
Because it makes travelling safer, easier and faster. Yes, it’s still useful.
解析
【分析】
本题考查英语阅读理解的细节理解，需先明确题目问的两个核心问题：指南针成为旅行者帮手的原因、现代是否仍有用。解题思路是回到原文定位相关信息，提取对应内容整理答案。
【解析】
首先定位原文：第二段提到过去旅行者长途旅行易迷路，指南针能指引方向；第三段指出指南针让旅行更安全、更容易、更快，12世纪传到欧洲后提升了航海安全性与速度，现代即使无GPS信号时仍能导航，据此整理出答案。
【答案】
Because it makes travelling safer, easier and faster. Yes, it’s still useful.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解
【点评】
本题围绕文章细节设题，需准确定位原文对应内容，难度较低，学生可通过梳理原文信息轻松作答。
【难度系数】
0.8
本题考查英语阅读理解的细节理解，需先明确题目问的两个核心问题：指南针成为旅行者帮手的原因、现代是否仍有用。解题思路是回到原文定位相关信息，提取对应内容整理答案。
【解析】
首先定位原文：第二段提到过去旅行者长途旅行易迷路，指南针能指引方向；第三段指出指南针让旅行更安全、更容易、更快，12世纪传到欧洲后提升了航海安全性与速度，现代即使无GPS信号时仍能导航，据此整理出答案。
【答案】
Because it makes travelling safer, easier and faster. Yes, it’s still useful.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解
【点评】
本题围绕文章细节设题，需准确定位原文对应内容，难度较低，学生可通过梳理原文信息轻松作答。
【难度系数】
0.8
