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三、阅读理解
阅读下面的语言材料，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The abacus（算盘）is an old tool for counting and doing maths. It has a long history and is still used today in some places. The abacus is made of a wooden structure with sticks and beads（珠子）Each stick has beads that can move up and down. The beads on the top are worth five, and the beads on the bottom are worth one.
People first used the abacus in China a long time ago, maybe around 2,600 years ago. It became popular because it made counting and doing maths much easier. People could add, subtract, multiply（乘）, and divide（除）quickly with it. The abacus spread to other countries like Japan and Korea. Teachers there still teach it in schools.
The abacus is not just a tool. It also has a special place in culture. In China, it is a symbol of wisdom and wealth. People even use words like “little abacus” to talk about someone who is always thinking about money. In Japan, there is even a special day for the abacus, called “Abacus Day”, on 8 August.
Today, we have calculators and computers, but the abacus is still important. It helps people learn maths and improve their thinking skills. It also reminds us of the great inventions of the past.
1. What is the main purpose of the abacus?
A. To create art works.
B. To help with cooking.
C. To do maths calculations.
D. To decorate homes.
2. Where did the abacus first become popular?
A. Japan.
B. China.
C. Korea.
D. India.
3. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. The main use of the abacus.
B. A special day about the abacus.
C. The culture behind the abacus.
D. A great man about the abacus.
4. Why is the abacus still important today?
A. It is faster than computers.
B. It helps with thinking skills.
C. It is still used in all schools.
D. It is more expensive to use.
阅读下面的语言材料，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The abacus（算盘）is an old tool for counting and doing maths. It has a long history and is still used today in some places. The abacus is made of a wooden structure with sticks and beads（珠子）Each stick has beads that can move up and down. The beads on the top are worth five, and the beads on the bottom are worth one.
People first used the abacus in China a long time ago, maybe around 2,600 years ago. It became popular because it made counting and doing maths much easier. People could add, subtract, multiply（乘）, and divide（除）quickly with it. The abacus spread to other countries like Japan and Korea. Teachers there still teach it in schools.
The abacus is not just a tool. It also has a special place in culture. In China, it is a symbol of wisdom and wealth. People even use words like “little abacus” to talk about someone who is always thinking about money. In Japan, there is even a special day for the abacus, called “Abacus Day”, on 8 August.
Today, we have calculators and computers, but the abacus is still important. It helps people learn maths and improve their thinking skills. It also reminds us of the great inventions of the past.
1. What is the main purpose of the abacus?
A. To create art works.
B. To help with cooking.
C. To do maths calculations.
D. To decorate homes.
2. Where did the abacus first become popular?
A. Japan.
B. China.
C. Korea.
D. India.
3. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. The main use of the abacus.
B. A special day about the abacus.
C. The culture behind the abacus.
D. A great man about the abacus.
4. Why is the abacus still important today?
A. It is faster than computers.
B. It helps with thinking skills.
C. It is still used in all schools.
D. It is more expensive to use.
答案
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B
解析
【分析】
做这类英语阅读理解题，需根据题干关键词定位原文对应内容，逐一匹配选项。第1题题干问算盘的主要用途，定位原文第一段第一句即可找到关键信息；第2题问算盘最早普及的地方，定位第二段首句；第3题需归纳第三段的核心内容；第4题问算盘现在仍重要的原因，定位最后一段对应表述，通过原文与选项的匹配选出答案。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题。根据原文第一段第一句“The abacus is an old tool for counting and doing maths.”可知，算盘的主要用途是进行数学计算，A（创作艺术品）、B（帮助烹饪）、D（装饰房屋）均未提及，故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据原文第二段第一句“People first used the abacus in China a long time ago”可知，算盘最早在中国普及，A（日本）、C（韩国）、D（印度）不符合原文，故选B。
3. 主旨大意题。第三段主要讲述算盘在中国是智慧和财富的象征，日本设有“算盘日”，这些都属于算盘背后的文化内涵，A（主要用途）、B（特殊日子）、D（相关伟人）均不是该段主旨，故选C。
4. 细节理解题。根据原文最后一段“It helps people learn maths and improve their thinking skills.”可知，算盘至今仍重要是因为它能帮助提升思维技能，A（比电脑快）、C（所有学校使用）、D（使用更贵）均与原文不符，故选B。
【答案】
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、段落主旨
【点评】
本题是关于算盘的英语阅读理解题，侧重考查学生对文章细节信息的定位能力和段落主旨的归纳能力，题目难度不大，只要仔细阅读原文，找准对应信息即可选出正确答案。
【难度系数】
0.7
做这类英语阅读理解题，需根据题干关键词定位原文对应内容，逐一匹配选项。第1题题干问算盘的主要用途，定位原文第一段第一句即可找到关键信息；第2题问算盘最早普及的地方，定位第二段首句；第3题需归纳第三段的核心内容；第4题问算盘现在仍重要的原因，定位最后一段对应表述，通过原文与选项的匹配选出答案。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题。根据原文第一段第一句“The abacus is an old tool for counting and doing maths.”可知，算盘的主要用途是进行数学计算，A（创作艺术品）、B（帮助烹饪）、D（装饰房屋）均未提及，故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据原文第二段第一句“People first used the abacus in China a long time ago”可知，算盘最早在中国普及，A（日本）、C（韩国）、D（印度）不符合原文，故选B。
3. 主旨大意题。第三段主要讲述算盘在中国是智慧和财富的象征，日本设有“算盘日”，这些都属于算盘背后的文化内涵，A（主要用途）、B（特殊日子）、D（相关伟人）均不是该段主旨，故选C。
4. 细节理解题。根据原文最后一段“It helps people learn maths and improve their thinking skills.”可知，算盘至今仍重要是因为它能帮助提升思维技能，A（比电脑快）、C（所有学校使用）、D（使用更贵）均与原文不符，故选B。
【答案】
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、段落主旨
【点评】
本题是关于算盘的英语阅读理解题，侧重考查学生对文章细节信息的定位能力和段落主旨的归纳能力，题目难度不大，只要仔细阅读原文，找准对应信息即可选出正确答案。
【难度系数】
0.7
