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A Simon is reading an article about kongzhu, a kind of traditional Chinese sport.
Read the article and choose the best answer for each question.
The sky is blue, and the park is full of people. They are having a great time
in the warm sun and fresh air. A group of young people are playing kongzhu
under some trees. It looks like the kongzhu is dancing and jumping in the air as
its player moves it around.
Kongzhu dates back hundreds of years, and it is important to Chinese culture.
It is a daily activity for many people, and people also play it during festivals
and celebrations. It was part of the opening celebration for the Beijing 2008
Olympic Games.
Kongzhu is sometimes called Chinese yo-yo. It is usually made of wood or
bamboo and can make sounds when people play it. In the past, kongzhu was
mostly played by old people. But now, young people are starting to enjoy it
too. It is a relaxing activity and a great way to stay fit. You have to use your
whole body to play kongzhu. There are hundreds of different moves!
In the park, the kongzhu players are laughing and enjoying their outdoor fun.
They are sharing an ancient and important part of Chinese culture. So, why
not try it yourself?
1 Where are the young people playing kongzhu?
a In a school.
b In a park.
c In a gym.
2 What celebration was kongzhu part of?
a The opening for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
b The Beijing 2008 Olympics.
c The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
3 What is kongzhu usually made of?
a Wood or stone.
b Bamboo or stone.
c Wood or bamboo.
4 Why does playing kongzhu help people keep fit?
a Because you have to practise difficult moves.
b Because you have to dance and jump when you play it.
c Because you have to use your whole body to play it.
5 Which of the following is TRUE about kongzhu?
a People only play kongzhu during festivals.
b Playing kongzhu can help people relax.
c Kongzhu was mostly played by young people.
A Simon is reading an article about kongzhu, a kind of traditional Chinese sport.
Read the article and choose the best answer for each question.
The sky is blue, and the park is full of people. They are having a great time
in the warm sun and fresh air. A group of young people are playing kongzhu
under some trees. It looks like the kongzhu is dancing and jumping in the air as
its player moves it around.
Kongzhu dates back hundreds of years, and it is important to Chinese culture.
It is a daily activity for many people, and people also play it during festivals
and celebrations. It was part of the opening celebration for the Beijing 2008
Olympic Games.
Kongzhu is sometimes called Chinese yo-yo. It is usually made of wood or
bamboo and can make sounds when people play it. In the past, kongzhu was
mostly played by old people. But now, young people are starting to enjoy it
too. It is a relaxing activity and a great way to stay fit. You have to use your
whole body to play kongzhu. There are hundreds of different moves!
In the park, the kongzhu players are laughing and enjoying their outdoor fun.
They are sharing an ancient and important part of Chinese culture. So, why
not try it yourself?
1 Where are the young people playing kongzhu?
a In a school.
b In a park.
c In a gym.
2 What celebration was kongzhu part of?
a The opening for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
b The Beijing 2008 Olympics.
c The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
3 What is kongzhu usually made of?
a Wood or stone.
b Bamboo or stone.
c Wood or bamboo.
4 Why does playing kongzhu help people keep fit?
a Because you have to practise difficult moves.
b Because you have to dance and jump when you play it.
c Because you have to use your whole body to play it.
5 Which of the following is TRUE about kongzhu?
a People only play kongzhu during festivals.
b Playing kongzhu can help people relax.
c Kongzhu was mostly played by young people.
答案
【解析】：本题为关于传统运动空竹的阅读理解题，需通过题干关键词定位原文对应内容，匹配选项得出答案：
1. 根据第一段“The sky is blue, and the park is full of people... A group of young people are playing kongzhu under some trees.”可知年轻人在公园玩空竹。
2. 根据第二段“It was part of the opening celebration for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.”可知空竹是北京2008年奥运会开幕式的一部分。
3. 根据第三段“It is usually made of wood or bamboo and can make sounds when people play it.”可知空竹通常由木头或竹子制成。
4. 根据第三段“You have to use your whole body to play kongzhu.”可知玩空竹需要用到全身，因此有助于保持健康。
5. 对选项逐一分析：A选项与第二段“It is a daily activity for many people, and people also play it during festivals”不符；B选项与第三段“It is a relaxing activity”相符；C选项与第三段“In the past, kongzhu was mostly played by old people”不符，故B正确。
【答案】：1. b；2. a；3. c；4. c；5. b
1. 根据第一段“The sky is blue, and the park is full of people... A group of young people are playing kongzhu under some trees.”可知年轻人在公园玩空竹。
2. 根据第二段“It was part of the opening celebration for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.”可知空竹是北京2008年奥运会开幕式的一部分。
3. 根据第三段“It is usually made of wood or bamboo and can make sounds when people play it.”可知空竹通常由木头或竹子制成。
4. 根据第三段“You have to use your whole body to play kongzhu.”可知玩空竹需要用到全身，因此有助于保持健康。
5. 对选项逐一分析：A选项与第二段“It is a daily activity for many people, and people also play it during festivals”不符；B选项与第三段“It is a relaxing activity”相符；C选项与第三段“In the past, kongzhu was mostly played by old people”不符，故B正确。
【答案】：1. b；2. a；3. c；4. c；5. b
