1.Best Inventions of the Ancient Chinese
Paper currency was first used by the Chinese,and is now used widely in most countries.The earliest record of this invention was in the Song Dynasty (in the 10th century).
Row crops began to be planted in rows around the sixth century BC,which allows them to grow faster and larger.In addition,the wind hits the straight rows and blows gently across them.
Deep drilling(钻井)for gas:A technique developed in about 1040is still used today,known as"deep drilling"for gas.This technique has given many Americans jobs in the past,and is responsible for a considerable amount of America's income.
Fireworks were invented by the Chinese as entertainment,but were later used to scare off enemies in wars.Today,we use fireworks to celebrate holidays.It is great that this third century BC technique is still practiced and enjoyed today.
Gunpowder wasn't designed first for war use.The date of gun-powder's invention is unknown,but it is said that it was invented around the same time as fireworks.
Parachute(降落伞):The invention is used widely today,both for entertainment and scientific use.The first record of the parachute was in 90 BC,but it is said to have been invented in the second century BC.
Rudder(舵):Before the invention of the rudder,boats had to rely on oars to turn,which required a lot of time and energy.Now the rudder is used widely in all types of boats.The invention date is unknown.
55.Which of the inventions came out first?B
A.Paper currency B.Row crops C.Fireworks D.Parachute
56.What do you know about fireworks,according to the passage?D
A.They were first invented to scare people.
B.They were invented for wars.
C.They were developed from gunpowder.
D.They were invented at about the same time as gun-powder.
57.It can be inferred from the passage thatA.
A.It saves time and energy to operate the rudder than oars on boats
B.when wind hits the rows of crops,it destroys them
C.paper currency was the world's oldest form of money
D.the main income of the USA comes from deep drilling for gas
58.What do the inventions mentioned above have in common?C
A.They all have exact written records.
B.They were used as entertainment at first.
C.They have all been of great benefit to human beings.
D.They are becoming out of date in most countries.
分析 文章讲述的一些重要的发明是随着人类的文明进步而出现的,是人类智慧的结晶,都为人类的发展作出了巨大贡献.
解答 55-58 BDAC
55.B 细节理解题 根据Paper currency是于10th century出现;Row crops 是于around the sixth century BC;Fireworks 于third century BC 出现;Parachute于the second century BC出现,可知Row crops出现的最早,故答案为B
56.D 细节理解题 根据The date of gun-powder's invention is unknown,but it is said that it was invented around the same time as fireworks.可知火药与鞭炮是同时出现的,故答案为D
57.A 推理判断题 根据Before the invention of the rudder,boats had to rely on oars to turn,which required a lot of time and energy.可知,使用舵是可以节省体力和时间,故答案为A
58.C 推理判断题 根据全文及常识可知,文章讲述的一些重要的发明是随着人类的文明进步而出现的,是人类智慧的结晶,都为人类的发展作出了巨大贡献,故答案为C
点评 做阅读时经常犯错的主要原因是,仅凭读过文章后残留在脑海中的一丝印象来勾选答案,这样便很容易掉入出题人故意设布下的题目陷阱.所谓阅读理解,对于题目的理解一定要忠实于原文,因此,每一道题都应该与原文作全面的对比与核查,再得出答案.也就是说,阅读理解的每一道题目,在原文都应该有明确的出处,我们把这一出处叫做原文相关句,(1)排除与原文相关句主题不一致的选项(2)排除与原文相关句态度相反的选项 (3)排除用于过于极端或负面的选项(4)注意结合文章主旨和主题去排除.