Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules…planning your next move...acting as a team member…these are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating (合作) .
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. Which sharpens the hand-eye coordination (協(xié)調(diào)) needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that unites people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it—some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to give people hope through soccer. He created a foundation (基金會(huì)) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.
Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.
【小題1】The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can________.

A．describe life in an exciting way
B．turn real-life experiences into a play
C．make learning life skills more interesting
D．change people’s views of sporting events
【小題2】Iribarne’s goal of forming the foundation is to _______.
A．bring fun to poor kids
B．provide soccer balls for children
C．give poor kids a chance for a better life
D．a(chǎn)ppeal to soccer players to help poor kids
【小題3】What can be learned from the passage?
A．Games benefit people all their lives.
B．Sports can get all athletes together.
C．People are advised to play games for fun.
D．Sports increase a country’s competitiveness.


【小題1】C
【小題2】C
【小題3】A

解析試題分析：本文主要講述的是游戲在人類生活的更方面的價(jià)值和意義，倡導(dǎo)我們要多參加各種游戲。
【小題1】C 推理題。根據(jù)Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives,可知游戲不僅僅很有趣，而且他們還寓教于樂，在游戲中教會(huì)學(xué)生一些生活中的基本的規(guī)則。故C項(xiàng)的說法是正確的。
【小題2】C 細(xì)節(jié)題。根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)第二段Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to give people hope through soccer. He created a foundation (基金會(huì)) to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.可知他的目標(biāo)是給孩子們未來更好的工作的機(jī)會(huì)。故C正確。
【小題3】A 推理題。作者在文章中多次提及了運(yùn)動(dòng)的諸多好處，就是為了告訴我們，游戲在各方面都會(huì)讓我們受益，都會(huì)讓我們從中得到更多的好處。故A正確。
考點(diǎn)：考察教育類短文閱讀

練習(xí)冊(cè)系列答案
相關(guān)習(xí)題

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

There are some new drivers going back to school. Teens who have recently gotten their driver's licenses may be taking the wheel to school this fall. However, parents fear when their teen starts driving. And it turns out that such parental fears are justified, so it's worth reviewing how to keep your teen safe while he or she is behind the wheel.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among US teens. Drivers 16 to 19 years old are at the greatest risk of crashes. In fact, their risk is 4 times greater than that of older drivers. The teens at the greatest risk are those who are male, those carrying other teenage passengers in the car, and those still in their first year of driving. Nearly 50 percent of teen deaths related to automobile crashes happen on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays between the hours of 3 pm and midnight.
Why are teens at higher risk of motor vehicle crashes?
Development. Teens haven't completely matured mentally and have greater risk­taking behaviors, possibly because they tend to underestimate the risk associated with a particular behavior. Teens also have a greater tendency to speed and to drive too close to the cars in front of them.
No seatbelts. Teens have the lowest rate of seatbelt use among all driving groups.
Alcohol. A least 25 percent of motor vehicle deaths in teens are related to drinking alcohol.
Technological distractions(分散注意力的事)．Cellphones，texting，MP3 players，and the like can all distract drivers greatly—and who more than teenagers?
Be aware of your teen's driving practices and discuss safe driving habits when opportunities present themselves. Check out the applications and devices now available for restricting your teen's use of technology while driving. Some applications alert you to the danger when your teen is texting while the vehicle is moving. Another device blocks incoming and outgoing texts when the car is running—incoming messages get an automatic reply (eg. “I'm driving right now”), and phone calls go directly to voicemail. You can also get notifications if your teen tries to shut off the program. There are also GPS programs that let you know your new driver's whereabouts at all times. All in all, you can't be too cautious when teaching your teen how to be safe on the road.
【小題1】What factor is least related to the teen drivers' high risks of crashes?

A．Drivers' age. B．Passengers' sex.
C．Driving experience. D．Driving time.
【小題2】Teens probably turn away their attention from driving when they are ________.
A．using no seatbelts B．drinking water
C．carrying passengers D．a(chǎn)nswering cellphones
【小題3】According to the passage, which should be prevented during teens' driving?
A．Texting. B．GPS programs.
C．Automated replies. D．Voicemail.
【小題4】The author writes the last paragraph in order to ________.
A．offer parents practical suggestions
B．summarize teens' driving practices
C．a(chǎn)dvocate different driving habits
D．set an example for the teens

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

Australia has passed regulations that will enable more international students to further their education in the country.
The new measures were released by the Australian Department of Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in September and will take effect in mid­2012.
As a result, the student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified, and the deposit(押金)required to study in Australia has been reduced. Language requirements for overseas students have also been eased.
Also, overseas students receiving a higher education in Australia will be granted a working visa lasting from two to four years after graduation, as long as they meet the basic IELTS requirement.
“This change will definitely make Australia a more attractive destination for Chinese students planning to study overseas,” says Wang Lan, a consultant from Education International Cooperation Group(EIC), a Beijing-based company that provides services to students wishing to study overseas.
However, in the past few years, many of Wang’s student clients(客戶)could not start studies in Australia because they did not meet the language requirements, visa processing took a long time and deposit regulations were tough. The change in policy is good news for the parents of students wishing to study in Australia, Wang says.
A 22­year­old female student surnamed Li, in Beijing, who is planning to do her postgraduate studies in Australia, learned about the policy change several weeks ago.
“According to the previous deposit requirement for my student visa, my family was required to put down 550,000 yuan ($86,850). Now we only need to prepare 410,000 yuan. This is a relief for my parents,” Li says.
She also says that the two to four years working visa makes her feel much clearer about her study plans.“ I believe several years of working experience abroad will strengthen my competitiveness when I return to China,” she says.
Gaining a competitive advantage is the major reason for Chinese students to study abroad, according to the report by EIC.
【小題1】What’s the main idea of the passage? 

A．Language requirement for overseas students have been eased in Australia.
B．Australia is a most attractive place for students in China.
C．Australia widens window of opportunity for international students.
D．More students will work in Australia after their graduation.
【小題2】Which of the following is NOT the content of the new regulations?
A．The student visa application process for overseas students has been simplified.
B．The deposit required to study in Australia has been reduced.
C．Language requirements for overseas students have been more difficult.
D．After graduation, some overseas students can get a working visa in Australia.
【小題3】After the new regulations are passed, ________.
A．more students will come to Australia to work
B．more Chinese students will choose to live in Australia
C．the opportunities to work in Australia decrease for overseas students
D．more Chinese students will choose to further their education in Australia
【小題4】 How much can Li’s parents save according to the new regulations?
A．550,000 yuan B．140,000 yuan C．410,000 yuan D．86,850 yuan
【小題5】Why do many students want to work in Australia after their graduation? 
A．The working experience abroad will strengthen their competitiveness.
B．They can earn more money in Australia.
C．Their working experience can make them stay in Australia forever.
D．They have to do so according to the new regulations.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

There are various aspects that go into making a successful school, and success can be measured in various ways. Often, the teachers are praised for a school’s success and blamed for its failure. Yet, in order for a school to be effective, it must be a place where teaching and learning can easily take place, and that requires the hard work of more than just educators. Students must take learning into their own hands and feel as if what they are doing is as important as it actually is. This can only be done with the cooperation of every adult that is involved in the students’ life. Some of these individuals often go unnoticed, yet the role they play in the students’ lives is immeasurable.
In the school, administrative assistants greet students at the start of the day and answer a large quantity of questions. When an assistant remembers a student’s name or even something special about that student, it communicates to him that he is cared for. The assistant can also give that extra encouragement for a student to make better choices, especially when they are visiting the principal’s office.
Meanwhile, though cafeteria workers have a short space of time to interact with students, they can make a big difference as well. Beyond meeting nutritional needs, cafeteria workers may also on occasion meet the emotional needs of the students they serve. Students benefit from positive interaction with adults, and cafeteria workers may give that extra bit of encouragement that a child needs.
Custodians (管理員) are usually underappreciated for what they offer to schools. They have to be knowledgeable about everything from cleaning to fixing the most intricate (復(fù)雜的) tools. They get to school early in the morning before teachers arrive and lock up late at night after the last student has left from the after-school event. They also make sure teachers are equipped with the necessary items and prepare the rooms so that they are ready for learning. A great custodian also gives that kind word or extra smile to that student who needs it most.
【小題1】The purpose of the passage is to _______.

A．emphasize the role teachers play in a school
B．highlight the contributions of other staff at school besides teachers.
C．tell us who make the greatest contributions to a school
D．explain what contributes to the success of a student
【小題2】If an assistant remembers a student’s name, the student will feel that _________.
A．he is paid particular attention to B．he is special
C．he has done something wrong D．he has made progress in study
【小題3】Which of the following is TRUE about cafeteria workers?
A．It’s enough for them to cook for the students.
B．It’s hard for them to interact with the students.
C．They have the most interaction with students at school.
D．They can also meet the emotional needs of the students.
【小題4】How does the author feel about the staff mentioned in the text?
A．Disappointed. B．Dissatisfied. C．Appreciative. D．Doubtful.

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

When did you last go outside for sports? Some students might need a while to remember. But for students in Yangzhou University it is easy to remember as they need to run in the morning at least three times a week during their two terms. The university even uses fingerprint punch-in clocks(指紋簽到機(jī)) to manage students’ records. However, some students still try to skip(不參加) morning running. To them, sports are just not important enough.
Now colleges are seeing a change in the student lifestyle from outdoor enthusiasts to indoor couch potatoes and Internet addicts. The Internet and various on-campus services, from food delivery to laundry, are leading to a student culture of staying in dormitories. A student can have every need met without leaving the dormitory.
In the past two years Zhang Yi, 20, a junior majoring in law at Yangzhou University, has never been outside for sports except during physical education class. “I don’t think there is anything wrong with sleeping late in the morning and wanting to stay in the dormitory in my spare time. I have more fun doing things on my computer than playing on the sports ground in wet clothes.” said Zhang.
“With social networking sites, online games and micro-blogging added to already tight schedules, sports are often the last thing to be considered.” said Cheng Jie, 21, a senior majoring in civil engineering at the Southeast University in Nanjing.
But Jin Yinghua, a professor at Beijing Sports University, said that sports are not only for keeping fit, but also an irreplaceable(不能替代的) “education” for students. Sports are not only a way for students to train their body, but also an important way to learn responsibility, teamwork and devotion.
【小題1】The first paragraph mainly tells us ________.

A．the fingerprint punch-in clocks are widely used
B．some college students have poor memories
C．students cannot skip morning running any more
D．the problem of students skipping sports is serious
【小題2】According to Cheng Jie, college students ________.
A．love sports more than anything else
B．prefer Internet games to sports
C．enjoy sleeping late in the morning
D．a(chǎn)re too busy with study to do any sports
【小題3】Professor Jin thinks that _______________.
A．sports play an important role in students’ over-round development
B．the most important goal for students to do sports is to keep healthy
C．universities should take tough measures in student management
D．the spirit of responsibility can be developed in more than one way
【小題4】The best title of the passage would be________.
A．Morning running at colleges B．A new college life
C．Sports losing attraction D．P.E. class at colleges

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

A new generation addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Weboholism ,a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use email and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive habit. They cannotstop, and it affects their lives.
Ten years ago, no one thought that using computers could become compulsive behavior that could affect the social and physical life of computer users. This obsessional behavior has affected teenagers and college students. They are likely to log on computers and spend long hours at different websites.
They become hooked on computers and gradually their social and school life is affected by this situation.They spend all free time surfing and don't concentrate on homework,so this addiction influences their grades and success at school. Because they can find everything on the websites, they hang out there. Moreover, this addiction to websites influences their social life. They spend more time in front of computers than with their friends.The relation with their friends changes.The virtual life becomes more important than their real life.They have a new language that they speak in the chat rooms and it causes cultural changes in society.
Because of the change in their behavior, they begin to isolate themselves from the society  and live with their virtual friends. They share their emotions and feelings with friends who they have never met in their life. Although they feel confident on the computer, they are not confident with real live friends they have known all their life. It is a problem for the future. This addictive behavior is beginning to affect all the world.
【小題1】The main idea of the passage is about ____________．

A．the cause of weboholismB．the advantage of weboholism
C．the popularity of weboholismD．the influence of weboholism
【小題2】The underlined word “obsessional” in the second paragraph most probably means _______．
A．a(chǎn)ttractiveB．a(chǎn)ddictiveC．professionalD．potential
【小題3】We can infer from the passage that __________．
A．weboholism has the greatest effect on teenagers
B．students can hardly balance real and virtual life
C．people are addicted to games on the Internet
D．virtual life is more vivid and attractive anyway
【小題4】Which of the following is NOT true of weboholism?
A．It contributes to the development of the web．
B．The chat room language may change social culture．
C．The problem will be getting more and more serious later．
D．People addicted to the web often become inactive in real life．
【小題5】The author's attitude towards weboholism is that of being________.
A．optimisticB．positiveC．negativeD．a(chǎn)cceptable

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

Here is a true story about a famous man who worked in the White House and a criminal. They once faced the same thing: their mother gave them apples when they were young.
The criminal said: one day, my mother brought some apples and asked my brother and me: “Which do you want?” “The reddest and biggest one,” my little brother said. My mother stared at him and said to him angrily: “You should learn to give the good things to others; you shouldn’t always think of yourself.” Seeing this, I suddenly changed my idea and then said to my mother: “Mum, please give me the smaller one and give the bigger one to my little brother.” Hearing my words, my mother was very happy. She kissed me on my face and gave the reddest and biggest apple to me as a prize. From then on, I learned to tell lies, fight, steal and rob. In order to get what I wanted, I played hard. As a result, I was sent into prison.
The famous man from the White House said: One day, my mother brought some apples. She said to my brother and me: “You all want the reddest and biggest one, right? Well, let’s have a competition. Now I divide the grassland in front of the gate into two and I will give one to each of you and you must shear(修剪) it well. And I will give the reddest and biggest apple to him who does it the most quickly and best.”
After the competition, I won and I got the biggest apple. In our family, as long as you want to get the best things, you must take part in competition. I think it is fair. No matter what you want, you must pay lots of efforts.
【小題1】The criminal got the reddest and biggest apple because      .

A．he told the truth that he wanted a smaller one
B．his mother loved him more than she loved the younger brother
C．elder brother should of course have the bigger one
D．he knew how to make his mother happy from her answer
【小題2】We can conclude from the passage that      .
A．it’s important to make children aware that no matter what they want, they must pay work
B．it’s wrong to ask children to choose apples when they are not old enough
C．it’s wrong to ask children not to always think of themselves
D．it’s always necessary to have a competition when we give children apple
【小題3】The writer tells the story by      .
A．organizing it in the order of time
B．making a comparison between two men
C．providing some scientific information
D．describing it in the order of space
【小題4】 It is implied in the passage that      .
A．we should always try to win competitions which can bring us a lot
B．in order to get what we want, we should play hard
C．giving children apples will lead them to become criminals
D．a(chǎn) mother’s educational method has a great influence on a child’s growing

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

If you don’t use a dictionary. What should you do instead? The first thing you can do is trying to guess what the word means. Often the surrounding context gives a very clear idea of the meaning of the word. Even if you can’t work out the meaning exactly, you may be able to get a vague idea, enough to enable you to continue reading.
Sometimes It is impossible to guess the meaning of a word from the context and then you will have to decide whether the word is important enough to make it worthwhile stopping and looking it up in a dictionary or whether you can just pass it by.
Many times in your reading, you will come across words which you don’t know, but which do not prevent you from understanding all the main points of the text. You can made your dictionary use much more efficient if you only look up the words which are necessary to understand the text. and this means that you must develop the skill to decide whether the words are worth looking up.
【小題1】The passage mainly tells us in our reading what we would do         .

A．without knowledge of English
B．when we look up words in a dictionary
C．when we are guessing new words
D．without using a dictionary
【小題2】What does the underlined word “vague” mean?
A．Mysterious. B．Not clear. C．Exact. D．Important.
【小題3】In our reading some words we don’t know         .
A．help us to understand the text well
B．don’t prevent us from understanding the main points of the text
C．will be remembered forever
D．a(chǎn)re borrowed from other languages
【小題4】In this passage the writer         .
A．a(chǎn)dvised us to use the dictionary as much as possible
B．told us not to be discouraged by the sight of a dictionary
C．gave us some advice on how to deal with these unknown words
D．introduced some ways to take notes in the course of reading

查看答案和解析>>

科目：高中英語 來源： 題型：閱讀理解

How to Study Smarter, Not Harder
Here are some of our favorite study tips that will help any student study smarter, not harder:
Recite As You Study
Reciting—saying things out loud should first take place as you read through each paragraph or section. Test yourself. This will help you to understand as well as learn faster because it is more active than reading or listening. It will also help you to notice your mistakes and the topics you have trouble understanding.[來源:學(xué)科網(wǎng)ZXXK]
Take Fuller Notes
Notes should be in your own words, brief and clear. They should be tidy and easy to read. Writing notes will help you better than just underlining as you read, since it forces you to rewrite ideas in your own words.
Study the Middle
The best time to review is soon after you’ve learned something. You are more likely to remember the material at the beginning and the end of the lesson, so make sure you focus on the middle when you review.
Sleep On It
Study before going to bed, unless you are very tired. It’s easier to remember material you’ve just learned after sleeping than after an equal period of daytime activity, because your brain continues to think even after you’ve fallen asleep.
Combine Memory and Understanding
There are two ways to remember: by memorizing and by understanding. Multiplication tables(乘法表), telephone numbers, and math formulas(公式)are better learned by memorizing(記憶). Ideas are best learned by understanding.
The more ways you have to think about an idea, the more meaning it will have; the more meaningful the learning, the better you can remember it. Pay attention to similarities in ideas and concepts, and then try to understand how they fit in with things you already know. Never be satisfied with anything less than a completely clear understanding of what you are reading. If you are not able to follow the thought, go back to the place where you first got confused and try again.
【小題1】You can notice your mistakes by _______.

A．saying things out aloudB．taking notes
C．studying the middleD．sleeping on it
【小題2】When taking notes, you should _______ to better help you with reading.
A．underline important notes
B．write notes in your own words
C．take down every detail
D．write as quickly as possible
【小題3】The writer advises you to _______ as it is easier for you to remember material.
A．study after a period of activity
B．do some exercise after studying
C．study as soon as you get up
D．study before going to sleep
【小題4】 Which of the following is NOT helpful for your understanding?
A．Thinking about an idea in different ways.
B．Relating ideas and concepts with what you already know.
C．Reading from the beginning to the end without stop.
D．Going back to what first made you confused and start again.

查看答案和解析>>

同步練習(xí)冊(cè)答案