Question

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 have throughout your life.

Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Some games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dreams that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and teamwork.

Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as adults. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. It can be very helpful to exercise their hands and eyes, which is 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 the friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for a whole country, not just the athlete who has got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.

Sports are also an event that brings people together. 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 spread hope through soccer. He set up an organization which can provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a hopeful future.

Next time, when 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 your life.

1.The underlined part “translate life into exciting dreams” 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. change people’s views of sporting events

D. teach children something useful and important

2.What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A. The whole country.

B. The gold medal.

C. The event.

D. The game.

3.According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?

A. It means a lot for a whole country.

B. It proves how excellent the winners are.

C. It helps the country out of natural disasters.

D. It brings the winners satisfaction and money.

4.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The most famous games are the Olympic Games.

B. People around the world play soccer just for fun.

C. The game called bones can be helpful to the Arabian children.

D. Nicolette Iribarne gives poor children a chance for a better life.

5.What is the passage mainly about?

A. The popular games.

B. Games and real life.

C. The advantages of games.

D. Children’s games and the future.

 

Answer 1

1.D

2.B

3.A

4.B

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文讲述一些受欢迎的竞技项目和游戏。有些游戏可以帮助孩子们成长，而全球万众瞩目的奥林匹克运动会关系着整个国家的荣誉。因此运动还和我们的生活息息相关。

1.句意理解题。根据这句话后文teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and teamwork. “教会孩子们一些未来生活中期盼得基本法则，例如轮流和团队精神。”可知，将生活转化成梦想的意思是教会孩子一些有用的东西。故选D。

2.词义猜测题。联系上下文People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for a whole country, not just the athlete who has got it.“人们看运动会时挥舞着旗帜，知道金牌是一个国家获胜的标志，不只是运动员获得了金牌。”可知it指代的是上文提到的金牌，故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据文章第四段最后一句话For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.“对于经历了自然灾难和战争的国家来说，在奥林匹克上获胜意味着很多。”可知赢得金牌对一个国家意味着很多，故选A。

4.细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句话The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games,可知A正确；根据第三段最后一句话For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. It can be very helpful to exercise their hands and eyes, which is needed in hunting.可知C正确；根据第五段最后一句话He set up an organization which can provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a hopeful future.可知D正确。选项B没有提到，故选B。

5.主旨大意题。文章讲述一些受欢迎的游戏和运动，这些不只只是运动，和我们的生活息息相关，甚至牵系着整个国家。故选B。

考点：政治经济文化类短文阅读。