Ⅳ.阅读理解
When my friend suggested that we join the new tai chi(太极拳) club, I thought he was joking. I always believed tai chi was for old people. However, after the first class, I realized that I was wrong. It was amazing.
I still remember my first few tai chi classes. The first basic skill I learned was keeping a balance(平衡). An action was called "golden rooster standing on one leg". Following the instructions, I tried to stand on one leg. Later, I was able to do more difficult actions and felt peace of mind as well.
My love for tai chi became strong. I even wanted to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi. I discovered tai chi is deeply from Chinese yin and yang. The practice of it helps to keep a balance through opposites.
Now I sleep better at night, and I am more active during the day. Also, practising tai chi has made me better understand the Chinese culture. I am sure I will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the advantages(好处) it has brought me.
()31. The writer thought his friend was joking because he believed .
A. he had no time to go to the club B. tai chi was only for old people
C. tai chi was too difficult to learn D. his friend was wrong
()32. What was the basic skill the writer learned in his first few tai chi classes?
A. Breathing in and out. B. Discovering yin and yang.
C. Keeping a balance. D. Doing difficult actions.
()33. Which is NOT an advantage of practising tai chi for the writer?
A. Sleeping better at night. B. Being more active in the day.
C. Playing other sports well. D. Understanding Chinese culture.

Ⅳ.31.B 32.C 33.C

【分析】
这三道题都属于阅读理解细节类题目，解题时不需要复杂推理，核心思路是通过抓取题干中的关键词，回到原文对应段落定位原句，将原句内容和选项逐一比对就能选出正确答案：第31题抓取"thought his friend was joking"回到第一段找原因，第32题抓取"basic skill、first few tai chi classes"回到第二段找对应内容，第33题抓取"advantage"回到最后一段逐一核对作者提到的练太极的好处，排除原文未提及的选项即可。
【解析】
31. 定位原文第一段内容"When my friend suggested that we join the new tai chi club, I thought he was joking. I always believed tai chi was for old people."，可知作者认为朋友在开玩笑的原因是他此前一直觉得太极拳只适合老年人，对应选项B，其余选项内容原文均无提及。
32. 定位原文第二段内容"I still remember my first few tai chi classes. The first basic skill I learned was keeping a balance."，可知作者最初几节太极课学到的基础技能是保持平衡，对应选项C。
33. 定位原文最后一段内容"Now I sleep better at night, and I am more active during the day. Also, practising tai chi has made me better understand the Chinese culture."，可知作者提到的练太极的好处包含夜间睡眠更好、白天更有活力、更了解中国文化，并没有提到“擅长其他运动”这一项，因此不属于练太极带来的优势的是选项C。
【答案】
31.B 32.C 33.C
【知识点】
英语细节阅读，语篇信息匹配
【点评】
本题属于低难度的阅读细节题，所有答案都能在原文直接找到对应依据，不需要额外推理，主要考察学生快速定位文本信息的能力，做这类题时要注意不能靠自己的主观想法选择，所有选项都要在原文找到明确支撑才能判定为正确。
【难度系数】
0.9