内容正文:
贵州省部分地区2021-2022学年高二下学期期末英语试卷分类汇编
七选五专题
贵州省遵义市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末质量监测英语试题
二、七选五
Called yi in ancient times, weiqi has a history of over 4, 000 years in China. It can be regarded as the origin of all ancient chess games.
When was the game invented?
According to legend, the Emperor Yao invented the game of weiqi to help enlighten his son. In the Spring and Autumn Period, there appeared the first weiqi master named Yi Qiu in Chinese written history. ____16____
How is the game played?
The game is played by two people with a black and white set of pieces, and the aim is to surround a larger total area of the board than the opponent. Once placed on the board, pieces may not be moved, but they are removed from the board if captured. The rules of weiqi are very simple but there are plenty of choices to move the pieces, with countless flexible strategies involved. ____17____
What is required in the game?
In the ever-changing game, the essence of ancient Chinese philosophy is vividly reflected. Before the start of the game, all the pieces have the same identity and status. Only when they are placed at different positions can they have different values. ____18____ Sometimes they have to abandon some pieces to turn the tables and make a comeback.
____19____
The weiqi-related expression, “ju qi bu ding”, means “to hold a chess piece above the board but uncertain as to which move you should make”. The far-reaching effect of the game is evident in the fact that the phrase is used to describe things in other fields, for example, to describe hesitance in making decisions. This is clear proof that the game enjoys great popularity within Chinese culture.
____20____ It’s perfect for developing intelligence and personality. No wonder the game has been popular for thousands of years!
A.How popular is the game?
B.This is where the charm of the game lies.
C.Thus it’s likely that the game originates from then.
D.Weiqi players are required to be active a