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Ⅴ.阅读表达
文化
知识
商鞅立木为信
「2026江苏常州期末」
阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。（前三个小题的答案不超过10个词，第四个小题的答案词数不限）
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.
19. When did Shang Yang's story happen?
20. What did Shang Yang wish people to do with the wooden pole?
21. What was the real purpose of Shang Yang's wooden pole test?
22. 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?
文化
知识
商鞅立木为信
「2026江苏常州期末」
阅读下面短文，回答短文后的问题。（前三个小题的答案不超过10个词，第四个小题的答案词数不限）
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.
19. When did Shang Yang's story happen?
During the Warring States Period.
20. What did Shang Yang wish people to do with the wooden pole?
To carry it to the north gate.
21. What was the real purpose of Shang Yang's wooden pole test?
To build trust.
22. 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?
Yes, 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 everywhere.
答案
Ⅴ.[语篇解读] 本文讲的是商鞅通过“立木为信”的办法建立民众信任的故事。
19.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。
20.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。
21.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。
22.Yes, 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 everywhere./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。
19.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。
20.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。
21.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。
22.Yes, 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 everywhere./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。
