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【题目】This is the incredible school where the headteacher’s unique dedication to handwriting practice means EVERY pupil is ambidextrous.

Only ten percent of the population are left-handed, and only ONE percent can write with both hands. But all 300 students at Veena Vandini School in India can write with both their left and right hand, with some able to do both at the same time---in different languages.

Every 45-minute lesson features 15 minutes devoted to handwriting practice, to make sure all students at the remote rural school have the skill.

The school, which was founded in 1999, is located in a remote area, in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. School founder and former solider Vp Sharma said he was inspired to demand the lessons by India’s first president.

“I read in a magazine that Dr Rajendra Prasad used to write with both hands. This inspired me to give it a try. Later, when I launched my school at my native village, I tried training the students.

“We began training students from standard I and by the time they reach standard III, they were comfortable writing with both the hands. Students of standard VII and VIII can write with speed and accuracy. Further, they can write two scripts simultaneously, one with each hand.

“Students also know several languages, including Urdu.”

Mr Sharma said their unique dedication to handwriting led South Korean researchers to visit and study the pupils two years ago, to find out more about ambidexterity.

【1】What does the text mainly introduce?

A. A talented president B. An incredible school

C. A wise headteacher D. A unique training

【2】Why was the handwriting practice developed?

A. Because many students couldn’t write beautifully

B. Because the school was ordered to do that by the government

C. Because the school founder was inspired by an India’s president

D. Because Mr Sharma wanted to write quickly

【3】Which can we infer from the text?

A. The school has a history of over 30 years.

B. One third of the time in each lesson is spent practicing handwriting

C. South Korea began to research the unique dedication last year

D. Dr Rajendra Prasad was the third president of India

【4】What’s the meaning of the underlined word “ambidextrous”?

A. Be able to write fluently B. Be able to write in many languages

C. Be able to write with both hands D. Be able to write with feet

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】B

【4】C

【解析】本文主要介绍了印度一所学校训练学生用双手写字的技能。在这个学校中，为确保学生能掌握这一技能，在每堂45分钟的课程中，有15分钟时间进行手写练习。目前全校300名学生都能用左右手同时写字，这项独特教学法吸引了不少专家学者的兴趣。

【1】主旨大意题。根据文章第一段This is the incredible school where the headteacher’s unique dedication to handwriting practice means EVERY pupil is ambidextrous.可知，印度的一所学校训练学生双手同时写字。后文针对学校的这一训练进行详细的介绍。故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据第四段中的School founder and former solider Vp Sharma said he was inspired to demand the lessons by India’s first president.可知，学校的创立者、退伍士兵夏尔玛称，他是受印度首位总统启发，才要求学校教授这项课程的，那位总统是位双手书写者。故选C。

【3】推理判断题。根据第三段中的Every 45-minute lesson features 15 minutes devoted to handwriting practice, to make sure all students at the remote rural school have the skill可知，那个学校中每节课有45分钟，其中15分钟都用来进行书写练习，以确保每名学生都能够掌握这项技巧。也就是说每节课有三分之一的时间用于练习双手写字。故选B。

【4】词意猜测题。根据第二段中的But all 300 students at Veena Vandini School in India can write with both their left and right hand可知，在印度一所名为维纳法蒂尼的学校里，全体300名学生都能够双手写字。所以推测出EVERY pupil is ambidextrous指的是每一个学生都会双手写字。故选C。