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Isaac Asimov was born in Russia, on January 2, 1920. His family moved to the
United States when he was three. When he was about nine, he began reading the
science fiction magazines in his parents' candy store in Brooklyn, New York. During
the difficult times, the books became his greatest comfort.
In 1938, while he was still a teenager, he sold his first short story to Amazing
Stories. His first big hit was Runaround, published in 1942, which introduced his
famous "Three Laws of Robotics". These laws helped shape how we think about
robots today! Asimov loved to explore ideas about robots, space, and the future. He
wrote more than 500 books!
Isaac Asimov didn't only write science fiction. He also wrote a lot of non-
fiction. He loved sharing knowledge about many topics like science, history, and
Shakespeare. His book, The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science, published in 1960,
explains scientific ideas in an easy-to-understand way. He wrote articles for magazines
and created Asimov's Science Fiction magazine, where he combined storytelling with
science. His non-fiction works help readers learn and enrich their knowledge about
different subjects, making science fun!
Isaac Asimov left a huge mark on both literature and science. Over the years,
Asimov wrote novels, essays, and articles. He was quite a busy writer! His works
were loved by readers of all ages, and he became known as one of the greatest science
fiction authors. Many of his ideas, especially about robotics and artificial intelligence,
influence writers and researchers today. His stories encouraged people to think
critically about the future and the role of technology in our lives. Thousands of
writers, scientists, and creators were encouraged by him. Asimov's works are still
taught in schools, encouraging young minds to dream and explore the world of science.
41. What might cause Asimov to develop an interest in science fiction?
A. His university studies in robotics.
B. His move to the United States at a young age.
C. Advice from his teachers to become a writer.
D. The science fiction magazines in his parents' store.
42. Why was the story Runaround important to science?
A. It had great influence on modern ideas about robots.
B. It was the first story Asimov ever sold to a magazine.
C. It was the first science fiction story to become a bestseller.
D. It helped Asimov become the most famous science fiction writer.
43. In what order did the following happen in Asimov's life?
a. He published The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science.
b. He sold his first short story to Amazing Stories.
c. He introduced the "Three Laws of Robotics" in Runaround.
d. His family moved to the United States.
e. He began reading science fiction magazines in his parents' store.
A. d-e-b-c-a B. e-d-b-c-a C. d-b-e-a-c D. e-c-b-d-a
44. What does the phrase "left a huge mark on" mean in the last paragraph?
A. He signed his name on many books.
B. He had a very large and lasting influence.
C. He made many marks in his books about the future.
D. He drew pictures and maps in his science fiction stories.
45. Why did the writer include the last paragraph?
A. To explain why Asimov stopped writing fiction.
B. To list all the prizes Asimov won in his lifetime.
C. To show Asimov's influence on literature and science.
D. To compare Asimov with other science fiction writers.
Isaac Asimov was born in Russia, on January 2, 1920. His family moved to the
United States when he was three. When he was about nine, he began reading the
science fiction magazines in his parents' candy store in Brooklyn, New York. During
the difficult times, the books became his greatest comfort.
In 1938, while he was still a teenager, he sold his first short story to Amazing
Stories. His first big hit was Runaround, published in 1942, which introduced his
famous "Three Laws of Robotics". These laws helped shape how we think about
robots today! Asimov loved to explore ideas about robots, space, and the future. He
wrote more than 500 books!
Isaac Asimov didn't only write science fiction. He also wrote a lot of non-
fiction. He loved sharing knowledge about many topics like science, history, and
Shakespeare. His book, The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science, published in 1960,
explains scientific ideas in an easy-to-understand way. He wrote articles for magazines
and created Asimov's Science Fiction magazine, where he combined storytelling with
science. His non-fiction works help readers learn and enrich their knowledge about
different subjects, making science fun!
Isaac Asimov left a huge mark on both literature and science. Over the years,
Asimov wrote novels, essays, and articles. He was quite a busy writer! His works
were loved by readers of all ages, and he became known as one of the greatest science
fiction authors. Many of his ideas, especially about robotics and artificial intelligence,
influence writers and researchers today. His stories encouraged people to think
critically about the future and the role of technology in our lives. Thousands of
writers, scientists, and creators were encouraged by him. Asimov's works are still
taught in schools, encouraging young minds to dream and explore the world of science.
41. What might cause Asimov to develop an interest in science fiction?
A. His university studies in robotics.
B. His move to the United States at a young age.
C. Advice from his teachers to become a writer.
D. The science fiction magazines in his parents' store.
42. Why was the story Runaround important to science?
A. It had great influence on modern ideas about robots.
B. It was the first story Asimov ever sold to a magazine.
C. It was the first science fiction story to become a bestseller.
D. It helped Asimov become the most famous science fiction writer.
43. In what order did the following happen in Asimov's life?
a. He published The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science.
b. He sold his first short story to Amazing Stories.
c. He introduced the "Three Laws of Robotics" in Runaround.
d. His family moved to the United States.
e. He began reading science fiction magazines in his parents' store.
A. d-e-b-c-a B. e-d-b-c-a C. d-b-e-a-c D. e-c-b-d-a
44. What does the phrase "left a huge mark on" mean in the last paragraph?
A. He signed his name on many books.
B. He had a very large and lasting influence.
C. He made many marks in his books about the future.
D. He drew pictures and maps in his science fiction stories.
45. Why did the writer include the last paragraph?
A. To explain why Asimov stopped writing fiction.
B. To list all the prizes Asimov won in his lifetime.
C. To show Asimov's influence on literature and science.
D. To compare Asimov with other science fiction writers.
答案
41.D 42.A 43.A 44.B 45.C
解析
【分析】
这是一篇人物传记类阅读理解题，解题思路为：先通读原文把握主旨，再针对每个问题，回到原文对应段落定位相关信息，对比各选项与原文内容的匹配度，排除无中生有、偷换概念、时间不符等干扰项，选出正确答案。
【解析】
41题：根据原文第一段“When he was about nine, he began reading the science fiction magazines in his parents' candy store...”可知，Asimov对科幻感兴趣的原因是父母店里的科幻杂志，对应选项D；A选项原文未提及大学学机器人，B选项搬家不是兴趣来源，C选项无老师建议的相关内容，故排除A、B、C，选D。
42题：根据原文第二段“His first big hit was Runaround... which introduced his famous "Three Laws of Robotics". These laws helped shape how we think about robots today!”可知，Runaround对科学的重要性在于影响了现代机器人相关的想法，对应选项A；B选项第一个卖的短篇是1938年的作品，并非Runaround，C选项未提及是bestseller，D选项“最有名”原文未体现，故排除B、C、D，选A。
43题：梳理各事件时间顺序：d（三岁时全家搬去美国，最早）→e（九岁开始读父母店的科幻杂志）→b（1938年卖第一个短篇）→c（1942年Runaround引入三定律）→a（1960年出版《The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science》），对应选项A，故选A。
44题：“left a huge mark on”所在段落提到Asimov对文学和科学的深远影响，该短语意为“留下巨大且持久的影响”，对应选项B；A选项“签名”、C选项“书上的标记”、D选项“画图”均不符合语境，故排除A、C、D，选B。
45题：最后一段主要讲述Asimov在文学和科学领域的深远影响，对应选项C；A选项未提及停止写科幻，B选项未列举奖项，D选项未与其他作家对比，故排除A、B、D，选C。
【答案】
41.D 42.A 43.A 44.B 45.C
【知识点】
阅读理解细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为人物传记类阅读理解，侧重考查学生快速定位原文信息、细节辨析、词义猜测及段落主旨理解的能力，解题关键是紧扣原文内容，逐一比对选项，避免主观臆断。
【难度系数】
0.6
这是一篇人物传记类阅读理解题，解题思路为：先通读原文把握主旨，再针对每个问题，回到原文对应段落定位相关信息，对比各选项与原文内容的匹配度，排除无中生有、偷换概念、时间不符等干扰项，选出正确答案。
【解析】
41题：根据原文第一段“When he was about nine, he began reading the science fiction magazines in his parents' candy store...”可知，Asimov对科幻感兴趣的原因是父母店里的科幻杂志，对应选项D；A选项原文未提及大学学机器人，B选项搬家不是兴趣来源，C选项无老师建议的相关内容，故排除A、B、C，选D。
42题：根据原文第二段“His first big hit was Runaround... which introduced his famous "Three Laws of Robotics". These laws helped shape how we think about robots today!”可知，Runaround对科学的重要性在于影响了现代机器人相关的想法，对应选项A；B选项第一个卖的短篇是1938年的作品，并非Runaround，C选项未提及是bestseller，D选项“最有名”原文未体现，故排除B、C、D，选A。
43题：梳理各事件时间顺序：d（三岁时全家搬去美国，最早）→e（九岁开始读父母店的科幻杂志）→b（1938年卖第一个短篇）→c（1942年Runaround引入三定律）→a（1960年出版《The Intelligent Man's Guide to Science》），对应选项A，故选A。
44题：“left a huge mark on”所在段落提到Asimov对文学和科学的深远影响，该短语意为“留下巨大且持久的影响”，对应选项B；A选项“签名”、C选项“书上的标记”、D选项“画图”均不符合语境，故排除A、C、D，选B。
45题：最后一段主要讲述Asimov在文学和科学领域的深远影响，对应选项C；A选项未提及停止写科幻，B选项未列举奖项，D选项未与其他作家对比，故排除A、B、D，选C。
【答案】
41.D 42.A 43.A 44.B 45.C
【知识点】
阅读理解细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为人物传记类阅读理解，侧重考查学生快速定位原文信息、细节辨析、词义猜测及段落主旨理解的能力，解题关键是紧扣原文内容，逐一比对选项，避免主观臆断。
【难度系数】
0.6
