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Ⅲ.阅读与表达
文化
知识
徙木立信
「2026江苏常州期末改编」
阅读下面的材料,根据内容回答问题。
During the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), Shang Yang, a reformer (改革家) in the State of Qin, wanted to carry out new laws.
However, people didn't trust the government's orders (命令) at that time. To build trust, Shang Yang came up with a clever idea.
He ordered his men to put a three-zhang-long wooden pole (杆) at the south gate of the capital's market. Then he announced to the people, "Whoever can carry this pole to the north gate will get ten pieces of gold." Everyone felt doubtful and no one was brave enough to try. They thought the reward was too good to be true.
Seeing this, Shang Yang raised the reward to 50 pieces of gold. Finally, a brave man stepped forward. He carried the pole to the north gate easily. Shang Yang gave him the 50 pieces of gold as promised right away. People were shocked (震惊的)—they realized the government kept its word.
After this, Shang Yang put his new laws into practice. People believed the laws would be carried out strictly, so they followed them closely. The reforms made Qin stronger and helped it become the ruler of all China later. This story is known as "Moving the Wood to Build Trust" and has been passed down to teach people the importance of honesty.
10. When did Shang Yang's story happen?
11. What did Shang Yang want people to do with the wooden pole?
12. What was the real purpose of Shang Yang's wooden pole test?
13. 特色 考法 开放性试题 Do you think this story is still meaningful in today's modern society? Why or why not? (Write 30 words or more.)
文化
知识
徙木立信
「2026江苏常州期末改编」
阅读下面的材料,根据内容回答问题。
During the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), Shang Yang, a reformer (改革家) in the State of Qin, wanted to carry out new laws.
However, people didn't trust the government's orders (命令) at that time. To build trust, Shang Yang came up with a clever idea.
He ordered his men to put a three-zhang-long wooden pole (杆) at the south gate of the capital's market. Then he announced to the people, "Whoever can carry this pole to the north gate will get ten pieces of gold." Everyone felt doubtful and no one was brave enough to try. They thought the reward was too good to be true.
Seeing this, Shang Yang raised the reward to 50 pieces of gold. Finally, a brave man stepped forward. He carried the pole to the north gate easily. Shang Yang gave him the 50 pieces of gold as promised right away. People were shocked (震惊的)—they realized the government kept its word.
After this, Shang Yang put his new laws into practice. People believed the laws would be carried out strictly, so they followed them closely. The reforms made Qin stronger and helped it become the ruler of all China later. This story is known as "Moving the Wood to Build Trust" and has been passed down to teach people the importance of honesty.
10. When did Shang Yang's story happen?
During the Warring States Period.
11. What did Shang Yang want people to do with the wooden pole?
To carry it to the north gate.
12. What was the real purpose of Shang Yang's wooden pole test?
To build trust.
13. 特色 考法 开放性试题 Do you think this story is still meaningful in today's modern society? Why or why not? (Write 30 words or more.)
Yes, I do I think this story is still meaningful in today’s modern society. Because it teaches us that keeping promises builds trust and that trust is important in our life.
/Yes, I think the story is still meaningful in today’s modern society. Because keeping your promise is very important. If you don’t keep your promise, the people around you won’t trust you.
答案
Ⅲ.[语篇解读] 本文讲的是商鞅“徙木立信”的故事。
10.During the Warring States Period. 根据第一段第一句“During the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), Shang Yang, a reformer in the State of Qin, wanted to carry out new laws.”可知，商鞅的故事发生在战国时期。
11.To carry it to the north gate. 根据第二段中的“Whoever can carry this pole to the north gate will get ten pieces of gold.”可知，商鞅希望人们把木杆搬到北门。
12.To build trust. 根据第一段中的“To build trust, Shang Yang came up with a clever idea.”和第三段中的“People were shocked—they realized the government kept its word.”可知，商鞅立木测试的真正目的是建立信任。
13.Yes, I do I think this story is still meaningful in today’s modern society. Because it teaches us that keeping promises builds trust and that trust is important in our life./Yes, I think the story is still meaningful in today’s modern society. Because keeping your promise is very important. If you don’t keep your promise, the people around you won’t trust you. 本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。
10.During the Warring States Period. 根据第一段第一句“During the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), Shang Yang, a reformer in the State of Qin, wanted to carry out new laws.”可知，商鞅的故事发生在战国时期。
11.To carry it to the north gate. 根据第二段中的“Whoever can carry this pole to the north gate will get ten pieces of gold.”可知，商鞅希望人们把木杆搬到北门。
12.To build trust. 根据第一段中的“To build trust, Shang Yang came up with a clever idea.”和第三段中的“People were shocked—they realized the government kept its word.”可知，商鞅立木测试的真正目的是建立信任。
13.Yes, I do I think this story is still meaningful in today’s modern society. Because it teaches us that keeping promises builds trust and that trust is important in our life./Yes, I think the story is still meaningful in today’s modern society. Because keeping your promise is very important. If you don’t keep your promise, the people around you won’t trust you. 本题是开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。
解析
【分析】本题是英语阅读理解题，包含细节查找题和开放性试题。解题思路：1. 对于10、11、12题，先定位题干中的关键词（时间、动作、目的），回到原文找到对应信息，提取准确答案；2. 第13题是开放性试题，需结合故事主旨（诚信的重要性），联系现代社会阐述观点，言之有理即可。
【解析】10. 题干问商鞅的故事发生时间，定位原文第一段第一句，提取对应时间作答；11. 题干问商鞅希望人们对木杆做什么，定位原文第二段的公告内容，提取动作要求作答；12. 题干问立木测试的真正目的，定位原文第一段的目的表述及后文的信任体现，明确目的作答；13. 开放性试题，围绕“诚信的重要性”，结合现代社会说明意义，符合字数要求即可。
【答案】10. During the Warring States Period.
11. To carry it to the north gate.
12. To build trust.
13. Yes, I do. I think this story is still meaningful in today’s modern society. Because it teaches us that keeping promises builds trust and that trust is important in our life.
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解、开放性表达
【点评】本题以“徙木立信”的历史故事为语篇，考查学生信息定位与观点表达能力，兼顾语言知识考查与诚信思想教育，题型设置合理。
【难度系数】0.7
【解析】10. 题干问商鞅的故事发生时间，定位原文第一段第一句，提取对应时间作答；11. 题干问商鞅希望人们对木杆做什么，定位原文第二段的公告内容，提取动作要求作答；12. 题干问立木测试的真正目的，定位原文第一段的目的表述及后文的信任体现，明确目的作答；13. 开放性试题，围绕“诚信的重要性”，结合现代社会说明意义，符合字数要求即可。
【答案】10. During the Warring States Period.
11. To carry it to the north gate.
12. To build trust.
13. Yes, I do. I think this story is still meaningful in today’s modern society. Because it teaches us that keeping promises builds trust and that trust is important in our life.
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解、开放性表达
【点评】本题以“徙木立信”的历史故事为语篇，考查学生信息定位与观点表达能力，兼顾语言知识考查与诚信思想教育，题型设置合理。
【难度系数】0.7
