内容正文:
Day 5
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A: Do you know who the compass (指南针) was invented by?
B: Of course. 1. It’s one of the four great inventions of ancient China. They have changed the world greatly.
A: 2. And when was it first invented?
B: 3. But I know there were records of the South-pointing Fish in the Song Dynasty.
A: Exactly. People in the 10th century began to use the South-pointing Fish.
B: 4.
A: It was simple. When the fish was put into the water, its head would point to the south.
B: It wasn’t the first recorded compass, was it?
A: 5. In the Warring States Period, Sinan (司南) was widely used by people.
B: So the history of the compass goes back to over 2,000 years ago?
A: That’s true.
A.No, of course not.
B.How was Sinan invented then?
C.How did it work?
D.The South-pointing Fish was invented by accident, right?
E. I am not sure.
F. It was invented by the Chinese.
G. You’ve got a point.
【答案】
1.F
2.G
3.E
4.C
5.A
【分析】
这则对话主要是二人讲述指南针的发明的历史进程。
1.根据上文“Do you know who the compass (指南针)