(B)
How would you like to build a time machine? Paper, sticks, glue and string are all you need.Put them together to build a kite. A kite connects you to the past.
No one knows who flew the first kite. It was probably someone in China or perhaps Indonesia.Indonesia. Indonesian fishermen hung fishhooks on kites and sent them out to sea to catch fish. Starting 2,000years ago, Chinese farmers flew kites to welcome the New Year and bring good luck to Earth.
In China, people also used kites during wartime. One Chinese story tells how soldiers put noise makers on kites and flew them at night over the enemy camp. The enemies were frightened by the noise and ran away.
About 1,300 years ago, Chinese travelers took kites to Japan. Soon kites filled the skies there.Kites reached Thailand about 700 years ago. During floods, Thai farmers flew kites over their fields They hoped the kites would drive away the clouds and stop the rain. Over time, kites flew their way out of Asia.Today, kites are a passion all over the world. Kite fans meet at festivals in many parts of the world and have great fun.
Over the years,Kites have also helped people understand the natural world.In 1749, for example, thermometers were tied to kites to measure temperatures. In 1906, cameras hanging from kites took pictures of San Francisco, California after an earthquake. The photos helped people plan what to do.
Kites also helped inventors find out how to make airplanes. The Wright brothers studied how kites flew, which helped them make the first successful airplane.
Since the ancient Chinese first set their kites into the air,people have loved flying kites. Kites give us ways to celebrate, relax and explore. So go fly a kite! Enjoy the feeling of wonder that kite flyers have felt for centuries.
31. According to the passage, in which countries were kites used to make good wishes?
A. China and Japan. B. China and Thailand.
C. Japan and Indonesia. D. Thailand and Indonesia.
32. According to the Chinese story, the army used kites to___________.
A. make the enemies leave in fear B. celebrate victories during wartime
C. stop the enemies from sleeping well D. carry soldiers to fight against the enemies
33. The underlined word “passion”in Paragraph 4 means__________.
A. strong love B. useful machine
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C. happy dream D. common treasure
34. How does the writer develop Paragraph 5?
A. By telling stories. B. By listing numbers.
C. By comparing facts. D. By giving examples.
35. What’s the purpose of this passage?
A. To show people how to fly kites.
B. To explain how kites are used in science.
C. To introduce the roles of kites in history.
D. To discuss the difference among kites worldwide.
【答案】31. B 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【分析】
本文介绍了风筝在过去所起的作用。自古代中国起，人们就喜欢放风筝。风筝给了我们庆祝、放松和探索的方式。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Chinese farmers flew kites to welcome the New Year and bring good luck to Earth.”和“During floods, Thai farmers flew kites over their fields They hoped the kites would drive away the clouds and stop the rain.”可知，在中国和泰国，人们用风筝来表达美好的愿望，故选B。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据“One Chinese story tells how soldiers put noise makers on kites and flew them at night over the enemy camp. The enemies were frightened by the noise and ran away.”可知，根据一个中国故事所说，军队使用风筝让敌人在恐惧中离开。故选A。
【33题详解】
件科西限心径网高9cf5东方智-48aa学是37f76e64术768800c71bb6a8cd有6bf7升智途af0c7d1d45ae心费广a5ce慧4e28公技474046d59a4d元优根司软 词义猜测题。strong love强烈的爱，useful machine有用的机器，happy dream愉快的梦，common treasure共同的财富。根据“Kite fans meet at festivals in many parts of the world and have great fun.”可知，人们喜欢风筝，所以passion与A项意思相符。故选A。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。根据“In 1749, for example,”和“In 1906, cameras hanging from kites took pictures of San Francisco, ”可知，作者通过举例子来展开第5段，故选D。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Over the years,Kites have also helped people understand the natural world.”和“Kites also helped inventors find out how to make airplanes.”可知，本文主要介绍风筝在历史上起的作用，故选C。
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