Ⅳ. 阅读理解。
Rolling the iron hoop(环)
It is a traditional Chinese game that challenges balance and skill. And it was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Players hold a tool to guide the hoop, rolling it along the ground and trying to keep the hoop upright(直立的) for long periods of time. This activity not only makes players exercise the body but also develops focus and patience, making it a great way to stay active and have fun.

It is an old Chinese game which is believed to be over 4,000 years old. Early tops were made of different materials: wood, bamboo, nuts and stones. A length of string(绳子) known as a “whip” was used to spin(转动) around the top to increase its speed. As time passed, this game developed into a popular children's game, and later a competitive sport. It's a fun activity that can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors.

Kicking the shuttlecock
The “shuttlecock” is a feather-covered toy that has been enjoyed by Chinese people for centuries. There are different styles of kicking the shuttlecock as long as it remains in the air. With one leg fixed on the ground, the shuttlecock is kicked by the ankle(脚踝) of the other. Kicking the shuttlecock back and forth between two people is another style. The increasingly difficult levels of kicking have made it always popular among Chinese people.
()1. In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the materials?
A. PICTURE THIS.
B. CULTURAL CHINA.
C. MAGIC WORLD.
D. ON SCREEN.
()2. It's clear that iron hoop rolling .
A. requires people's patience
B. only challenges balance
C. can't build up the body
D. became popular centuries ago
()3. The best heading for the second piece of material would be .
A. Spinning the whip
B. Spinning the top
C. Increasing the speed
D. Developing a game
()4. Which of the following pictures can be matched to the third material?

A
B
C
D
()5. All the games above .
A. must be played outdoors
B. must be played with others
C. might bring back memories
D. are still popular with Chinese people

1-5 B A B A C

【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解题，包含5道选择题，涉及细节理解、主旨大意等考点。解题思路为：先通读全文，明确文章介绍的是中国传统游戏（滚铁环、抽陀螺、踢毽子）；再针对每道题的题干，定位原文对应内容，逐一分析选项，排除错误答案，选出正确选项。
【解析】
1. 第1题：文章介绍的是中国传统游戏，属于文化范畴，因此应在报纸的“CULTURAL CHINA”板块，选B。
2. 第2题：滚铁环部分原文提到“develops focus and patience”，说明需要耐心，A正确；B选项“only challenges balance”与原文“challenges balance and skill”不符；C选项“can't build up the body”与原文“makes players exercise the body”不符；D选项“became popular centuries ago”与原文“popular in the 1960s and 1970s”不符，选A。
3. 第3题：第二篇材料围绕抽陀螺（top）的游戏展开，因此最佳标题为“Spinning the top”，选B。
4. 第4题：第三篇材料介绍的是踢毽子，对应插图A，选A。
5. 第5题：A选项“must be played outdoors”与原文“can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors”不符；B选项“must be played with others”与原文踢毽子可单人、滚铁环可单人不符；D选项“are still popular with Chinese people”与原文滚铁环的流行时间不符；C选项“might bring back memories”符合传统游戏的特点，选C。
【答案】
1-5 B A B A C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、文化类阅读
【点评】
本题围绕中国传统游戏展开，题目以细节理解为主，少量涉及主旨判断，难度适中，学生只需精准定位原文信息即可完成解答，有助于了解中国传统文化。
【难度系数】
0.6