三、阅读理解
Luban came up with the idea of Luban Ruler when he was young. Benjamin Franklin invented swim flippers (蛙鞋) at the age of 11. Louis Braille created the system of braille alphabet (盲文) when he was 15. The stories of the young inventors remind people of children’s great creativity. Many scientists agree that children are more creative than adults and they have the power to create and invent.
Every invention starts with curiosity and a heart to explore. These drive children to ask questions and try to solve them. It was said that a boy named Frank Epperson created the ice lolly (冰棍) with a stick at the age of 11. The simple invention transformed the way people eat frozen dessert, making it easier and more enjoyable for people of all ages.
What’s more, children can learn quickly and like to turn new knowledge into practice. They are not afraid to think differently. They enjoy getting a sense of confidence and pride when they try out their ideas. It makes them take an active part in scientific experiments and create new ideas.
Children’s ability to create is really valuable (宝贵的). Adults should encourage them and provide them with chances to explore the world. By doing so, children can help to make the world around them better.
(
A. By asking questions.
B. By listing numbers.
C. By giving examples.
D. By comparing ideas.
(
A. Prepared.
B. Changed.
C. Discovered.
D. Studied.
(
A. Proud.
B. Surprised.
C. Brave.
D. Relaxed.
(
A.
(
A. To tell stories about young inventors.
B. To explain children’s ability to invent.
C. To recommend some children’s inventions.
D. To give advice on how to develop creativity.
Luban came up with the idea of Luban Ruler when he was young. Benjamin Franklin invented swim flippers (蛙鞋) at the age of 11. Louis Braille created the system of braille alphabet (盲文) when he was 15. The stories of the young inventors remind people of children’s great creativity. Many scientists agree that children are more creative than adults and they have the power to create and invent.
Every invention starts with curiosity and a heart to explore. These drive children to ask questions and try to solve them. It was said that a boy named Frank Epperson created the ice lolly (冰棍) with a stick at the age of 11. The simple invention transformed the way people eat frozen dessert, making it easier and more enjoyable for people of all ages.
What’s more, children can learn quickly and like to turn new knowledge into practice. They are not afraid to think differently. They enjoy getting a sense of confidence and pride when they try out their ideas. It makes them take an active part in scientific experiments and create new ideas.
Children’s ability to create is really valuable (宝贵的). Adults should encourage them and provide them with chances to explore the world. By doing so, children can help to make the world around them better.
(
C
) 1. How does the writer develop Paragraph 1?A. By asking questions.
B. By listing numbers.
C. By giving examples.
D. By comparing ideas.
(
B
) 2. What does the underlined word “transformed” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Prepared.
B. Changed.
C. Discovered.
D. Studied.
(
A
) 3. How do children feel when they try out their ideas?A. Proud.
B. Surprised.
C. Brave.
D. Relaxed.
(
D
) 4. What is the structure of the passage?A.
(
B
) 5. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To tell stories about young inventors.
B. To explain children’s ability to invent.
C. To recommend some children’s inventions.
D. To give advice on how to develop creativity.
答案：1.C
2.B
3.A
4.D
5.B
2.B
3.A
4.D
5.B
解析：
【分析】
1. 第1题：判断第一段写作手法，第一段列举了鲁班、富兰克林、路易·布莱叶三位年轻发明者的事例，属于举例子的论述方式，对应选项C。
2. 第2题：词义猜测题，定位划线词所在句，结合语境可知该词意为“改变”，对应选项B。
3. 第3题：细节理解题，定位第三段相关语句，可知孩子尝试想法时会感到骄傲，对应选项A。
4. 第4题：文章结构题，文章第一段引出孩子有创造力的观点，第二、三段阐述孩子创新的原因，第四段总结呼吁，对应选项D的结构。
5. 第5题：主旨大意题，全文围绕孩子的创造能力展开，目的是解释孩子的发明能力，对应选项B。
【解析】
1. 第1题：第一段通过列举三位年轻发明者的事例说明孩子的创造力，采用举例子的写作方式，故选C。
2. 第2题：划线词所在句意为“这个简单的发明改变了人们吃冷冻甜点的方式，让各年龄段的人吃起来更方便、更愉悦”，“transformed”意为“改变”，故选B。
3. 第3题：根据第三段“They enjoy getting a sense of confidence and pride when they try out their ideas”，可知孩子尝试想法时会感到骄傲，故选A。
4. 第4题：文章结构为“总-分-总”，对应选项D的结构，故选D。
5. 第5题：全文围绕孩子的创造能力展开，阐述其价值与原因，目的是解释孩子的发明能力，故选B。
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.B
【知识点】阅读理解、词义猜测、文章结构分析
【点评】本题涵盖写作手法判断、词义猜测、细节理解、文章结构分析、主旨大意等考点，需学生具备基础阅读分析能力，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6
1. 第1题：判断第一段写作手法，第一段列举了鲁班、富兰克林、路易·布莱叶三位年轻发明者的事例，属于举例子的论述方式，对应选项C。
2. 第2题：词义猜测题，定位划线词所在句，结合语境可知该词意为“改变”，对应选项B。
3. 第3题：细节理解题，定位第三段相关语句，可知孩子尝试想法时会感到骄傲，对应选项A。
4. 第4题：文章结构题，文章第一段引出孩子有创造力的观点，第二、三段阐述孩子创新的原因，第四段总结呼吁，对应选项D的结构。
5. 第5题：主旨大意题，全文围绕孩子的创造能力展开，目的是解释孩子的发明能力，对应选项B。
【解析】
1. 第1题：第一段通过列举三位年轻发明者的事例说明孩子的创造力，采用举例子的写作方式，故选C。
2. 第2题：划线词所在句意为“这个简单的发明改变了人们吃冷冻甜点的方式，让各年龄段的人吃起来更方便、更愉悦”，“transformed”意为“改变”，故选B。
3. 第3题：根据第三段“They enjoy getting a sense of confidence and pride when they try out their ideas”，可知孩子尝试想法时会感到骄傲，故选A。
4. 第4题：文章结构为“总-分-总”，对应选项D的结构，故选D。
5. 第5题：全文围绕孩子的创造能力展开，阐述其价值与原因，目的是解释孩子的发明能力，故选B。
【答案】1.C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.B
【知识点】阅读理解、词义猜测、文章结构分析
【点评】本题涵盖写作手法判断、词义猜测、细节理解、文章结构分析、主旨大意等考点，需学生具备基础阅读分析能力，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6