八、(2026·南通市海安期中)阅读表达。(10分)
Chinese chess is a two-player board game with 32 pieces in red and black. People move the pieces on the lines. Among all these pieces, King is the most important. It must stay in the palace. If it gets checked (被“将死”), the game is over. So the players should check the other's King while protecting one's own King.
Chinese chess is different from chess. It is full of Chinese culture. Playing chess is good for memory(记忆力), logical thinking and understanding. Also, it is a game that people of all ages can play.
As part of Chinese culture, Chinese chess is not only popular in China. Now people from many different countries play Chinese chess. More and more foreigners take part in the Chinese chess “World Cup” every two years. In their eyes, Chinese chess can help them learn more about China.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
1. What is Chinese chess like?
Chinese chess is a two-player board game with 32 pieces in red and black.
2. What's the most important piece in the game?
King.
3. In which way is Chinese chess different from chess?
It is full of Chinese culture.
4. How often do the foreigners take part in the Chinese chess “World Cup”?
Every two years.
5. Why do more and more foreigners play Chinese chess?
Because Chinese chess can help them learn more about China.
解析:
【分析】本题为英语阅读理解的信息提取类题目,解题思路是先明确每个问题的核心指向,再带着问题回到短文中定位对应语句,精准提取与问题匹配的原文信息,确保答案与原文表述一致,避免自行编造内容。
【解析】1. 针对问题1,定位短文第一段第一句,直接提取描述中国象棋特征的原句;2. 针对问题2,定位第一段中关于最重要棋子的表述,提取对应内容;3. 针对问题3,定位第二段中说明中国象棋与国际象棋不同之处的语句,提取关键信息;4. 针对问题4,定位第三段中提及“World Cup”频率的语句,提取对应时间;5. 针对问题5,定位第三段中说明外国人玩中国象棋原因的语句,提取对应内容。
【答案】1. Chinese chess is a two-player board game with 32 pieces in red and black.
2. King.
3. It is full of Chinese culture.
4. Every two years.
5. Because Chinese chess can help them learn more about China.
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解题
【点评】本题是基础的英语阅读理解细节题,主要考查学生快速定位并提取短文关键信息的能力,难度较低,只要认真阅读短文即可准确作答。
【难度系数】0.8