题目内容
(2014广东佛山中考)
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is an event held on the last Saturday of April each year,which promotes (倡导) practices of Tai Chi and Qigong.Especially,followers of Tai Chi and Qigong hope to educate the world about the health benefits (益处) of the two exercises.The World Tai Chi Day website says it is also
a day to help put people in touch with teachers and healing (治疗) centres.This event,which started in 1999,joins people in over 65countries. That number grows every year as Tai Chi becomes better known. Celebrations include Tai Chi exhibitions (表演) in many cities around the world.The day is recognized by the World Health Organization.
Tai Chi is actually a Chinese martial art,also called Wushu.lt is not used for selfdefence,but is instead practised for health reasons. Doctors say it has benefits for those who have heart and blood pressure problems. Many people who practise it say it makes you live longer. Tai Chi is famous around the world for its followers practise it in parks. A type of Tai Chi with just 42 movements,was a sport in the 11th Asian Games in 1990.There are attempts (尝试) to make it an Olympic event.
51.When is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day?
A.In the last month of each year.
B.On the last day of April each year.
C.On each Saturday of the fourth month.
D.On the last Saturday of every April.
52.The event is held to Tai Chi and Qigong.
A.encourage the development of
B.cure people of their illnesses by
C. get the world together to practise
D.educate the world to make money from
53. How is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day celebrated?
A.The followers travel to over 65 countries.
B.Tai Chi members are recruited on the website.
C.There are Tai Chi performances in many cities.
D.The World Health Organization hold different activities.
54.What does “selfdefence” in the second paragraph mean?
A. 自我牺牲 B. 自我防卫
C. 自我欣赏 D. 自我表现
55.Which of the following is TRUE about Tai Chi?
A.It is becoming better and better known in the world.
B.It is only good for those people who have heart problems.
C.It has been a sport in Asian Games since 1990.
D.It is now one of the events in the Olympics.
51.D 根据文章开头 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is an event held on the last Saturday of April each year...可知D项正确。
52.A 由第一'段的 which promotes(倡导)practices of Tai Chi ami Qigong可知,这项活动旨在推动太极气功的发展。故选A。
53.C 由第一段倒数第二句 Celebrations include Tai Chi exhibitions(表演)in many cities around the world.可知 C 项 正确。
54. B 根据前一'句 Tai Chi is actually a Chinese martial art…可 知,太极本是一种武术,由此可知self-defence意为“ 自我防卫”。故选B。
55.A 由第一段中 That number grows every year as Fai Chi becomes better known.可知,A 项正确。由第二段中 Doctors say it has benefits for those who have heart and blood pressure problems.可知,B 项错误。由第二段中 A type of Tai Chi with just 42 movements, was a sport in the 11th Asian Games in 1990.可知,C项错误。.由文章最后一句There are attempts (尝试)to make it an Olympic event可知,D 项错误。故选 A。