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Unit 5 Power of Ideas
Section B (1a-1f) 分层作业 · 造纸术的发明
一、单词默写
1. /rɪˈæləti/ n. 现实;事实 ________
2. /ˈpeɪpəˌmeɪkɪŋ/ n. 造纸工艺;造纸业 ________
3. /rɪˈspɒnsəbl/ adj. 作为原因的;有责任的 ________
4. /ˈræpɪd/ adj. 迅速的;瞬间的 ________
5. /ʃeɪp/ v. 塑造 n. 形状 ________
6. /brɒnz/ n. & adj. 青铜(的) ________
7. /weə(r)/ n. 制品;陶器 ________
8. /stəʊn/ n. 石头;岩石 ________
9. /dʒuːt/ n. 黄麻纤维 ________
10. /ˈfaɪbə(r)/ n. 纤维 ________
11. /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n. 液体 adj. 液体的 ________
12. /kriˈeɪʃn/ n. 创造;作品 ________
13. /ˈsɜːtən/ adj. 某些;确定的 ________
14. /ˈsjuːtəbl/ adj. 合适的;适宜的 ________
15. /tʃiːp/ adj. 便宜的 ________
二、词组默写
1. 全世界 __________________________
2. 引起某事;对……负责 __________________________
3. 后来;其后 __________________________
4. (使) 加速 __________________________
5. 由……制成(看得出原材料) __________________________
6. 由……制成(看不出原材料) __________________________
7. 快速传播 __________________________
8. 难以使用和储存 __________________________
9. 对……感到满意 __________________________
10. 对……感到惊讶 __________________________
三、汉语提示填空题
1. 你能想象一个没有书籍、报纸或杂志的世界吗?
________ you ________ a world without books, newspapers, or magazines?
2. 造纸术比其他任何发明都更能促成信息的快速传播。
Papermaking was ________ for the rapid ________ of information.
3. 在中国古代,许多不同的材料被用来书写。
In ancient China, many different materials ________ ________ to write on.
4. 然而,这些材料要么难以使用和储存,要么非常昂贵。
However, all of these materials were ________ difficult to use and store ________ very expensive.
5. 蔡伦对尝试解决这个问题产生了兴趣。
Cai Lun became ________ ________ trying to solve the problem.
6. 从过去的经验中,蔡伦得到了一个想法。
From past ________, Cai Lun got the ________.
7. 令所有人惊讶的是,这种纸柔软、轻便、易于制作和使用,而且最重要的是便宜。
________ ________ ________, this paper was soft, light, easy to make and use, and most importantly, cheap.
8. 皇帝非常高兴,并赞扬了蔡伦的伟大工作。
The emperor was very ________ and ________ Cai Lun for his great work.
9. 造纸术不仅加速了中国文化的发展,也改变了世界各地的文明。
The papermaking technique did not only ________ ________ the development of Chinese culture, but also changed civilizations around the world.
10. 当纸和印刷术在后来的几个世纪结合在一起时,它导致了书籍数量的迅速增加。
When the use of paper and printing came together in later centuries, it ________ ________ a rapid increase in the number of books.
四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空
1. Papermaking was ________ (responsible) for the rapid spread of information.
2. The emperor was very pleased and ________ (praise) Cai Lun for his great work.
3. This resulted in a new birth of knowledge, ________ (create) the world we have today.
4. The paper was soft, light, and easy ________ (make) and use.
5. It first spread to China’s neighbouring countries and finally ________ (reach) Europe in the 12th century.
五、阅读短文,用括号内所给词的适当形式填空
Can you imagine a world without books, newspapers, or magazines? All of these things depend on one invention—papermaking. It, more than any other invention, 1.______________ (be) responsible for the rapid spread of information that shaped our modern world.
In ancient China, many different materials 2.______________ (use) to write on, such as animal bones, bronze wares, stones, wood, bamboo, and even silk. In the Western Han Dynasty, there was also a very early form of paper 3.______________ (make) from jute. However, all of these materials were either difficult to use and store or very expensive.
As the head officer of the palace workshop, Cai Lun became interested in 4.______________ (try) to solve the problem. From past experiences, Cai Lun got the idea that bark, certain plants, and old clothes could 5.______________ (use) to make a special material suitable to write on.
In the first step of Cai Lun’s experiment, all the ingredients were mixed and 6.______________ (boil) in water. Then, this material was beaten, cut up, and mixed with water again. Next, the liquid was poured over a bamboo screen, 7.______________ (leave) just the fibre. Finally, this fibre was dried and 8.______________ (press) to form paper. To everyone’s surprise, this paper was soft, light, easy to make and use, and most importantly, cheap. In 105 CE, Cai Lun showed his 9.______________ (create) to the emperor. The emperor was very pleased and praised Cai Lun for his great work.
Later on, the papermaking technique did not only speed up the development of Chinese culture, but also 10.______________ (change) civilizations around the world.
六、阅读还原
An Invention That Changed the World
Can you imagine a world without books, newspapers, or magazines? All of these things depend on one invention—papermaking. 1.______________
In ancient China, many different materials were used to write on, such as animal bones, bronze wares, stones, wood, bamboo, and even silk. 2.______________ However, all of these materials were either difficult to use and store or very expensive.
As the head officer of the palace workshop for the emperor in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cai Lun became interested in trying to solve the problem. 3.______________ From past experiences, Cai Lun got the idea that bark, certain plants, and old clothes could be used to make a special material suitable to write on.
In the first step of Cai Lun’s experiment, all the ingredients were mixed and boiled in water. Then, this material was beaten, cut up, and mixed with water again. Next, the liquid was poured over a bamboo screen, leaving just the fibre. Finally, this fibre was dried and pressed to form paper. 4.______________ In 105 CE, Cai Lun showed his creation to the emperor. The emperor was very pleased and praised Cai Lun for his great work.
Later on, the papermaking technique did not only speed up the development of Chinese culture, but also changed civilizations around the world. 5.______________
A. To everyone’s surprise, this paper was soft, light, easy to make and use, and most importantly, cheap.
B. Different methods for creating something to write on were tried, but none were ideal.
C. It, more than any other invention, was responsible for the rapid spread of information that shaped our modern world.
D. It first spread to China’s neighbouring countries and finally reached Europe through Arabic countries in the 12th century.
E. In the Western Han Dynasty, there was also a very early form of paper made from jute.
F. This resulted in a new birth of knowledge, creating the world we have today.
七、阅读理解
The Invention of Papermaking
Papermaking is one of the most important inventions in human history. It was invented by Cai Lun during the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. Before paper was invented, people used many different materials for writing, such as animal bones, bronze wares, stones, wood, bamboo, and silk. However, these materials were either heavy, expensive, or difficult to use.
Cai Lun was an officer in the palace workshop. He wanted to find a better and cheaper way to make writing materials. He experimented with different materials like bark, old clothes, and plants. He mixed these materials with water, boiled them, and then pressed them into sheets. The result was a soft, light, and inexpensive paper.
In 105 CE, Cai Lun presented his invention to the emperor. The emperor was very satisfied and praised him. Soon, paper became widely used in China. Later, the technique spread to other parts of Asia and eventually to Europe. The invention of paper greatly influenced the spread of knowledge and culture around the world.
Today, paper is still an important part of our daily lives. We use it for books, newspapers, packaging, and many other purposes. Papermaking has truly changed the world.
1. When was papermaking invented?
A. During the Western Han Dynasty. B. During the Eastern Han Dynasty.
C. During the Tang Dynasty. D. During the Song Dynasty.
2. What materials did Cai Lun use to make paper?
A. Animal bones and silk. B. Bronze wares and stones.
C. Bark, old clothes, and plants. D. Wood and bamboo.
3. What was one advantage of Cai Lun’s paper?
A. It was very heavy. B. It was expensive.
C. It was soft and light. D. It was difficult to make.
4. In which year did Cai Lun present his invention to the emperor?
A. In 105 BC. B. In 105 CE. C. In 100 CE. D. In 200 CE.
5. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Paper is used for many purposes today.
B. Cai Lun invented papermaking, which greatly influenced the world.
C. The emperor was very pleased with Cai Lun’s invention.
D. Papermaking spread from China to Europe.
八、完形填空
Do you know 1.______________ invented paper? It was Cai Lun, a Chinese officer during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Before paper was 2.______________, people wrote on many different materials. However, these materials were not 3.______________ for writing.
Cai Lun wanted to 4.______________ a better material. He experimented with bark, old clothes, and plants. He mixed these 5.______________ together and boiled them. Then he 6.______________ the mixture and pressed it into sheets. The result was a kind of paper that was soft, light, and 7.______________.
In 105 CE, Cai Lun 8.______________ his invention to the emperor. The emperor was very happy and 9.______________ Cai Lun. Later, papermaking spread to other countries and changed the 10.______________ people shared knowledge.
1. A. when B. where C. who D. what
2. A. invented B. discovered C. created D. found
3. A. difficult B. suitable C. expensive D. hard
4. A. find B. buy C. borrow D. sell
5. A. ideas B. materials C. tools D. machines
6. A. threw away B. picked up C. beat up D. gave up
7. A. cheap B. expensive C. heavy D. hard
8. A. sold B. showed C. lent D. mailed
9. A. punished B. ignored C. praised D. ordered
10. A. time B. way C. place D. season
九、阅读回答
Read the passage and answer the questions.
Papermaking is one of the greatest inventions in human history. It was invented by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Before paper, writing materials included animal bones, bronze wares, stones, wood, bamboo, and silk. These materials were either too heavy, too expensive, or not easy to use.
Cai Lun wanted to create a better material. He used bark, old clothes, and certain plants as ingredients. He mixed and boiled them, then beat and pressed the mixture into sheets. The paper he made was soft, light, and cheap. In 105 CE, he presented it to the emperor, who was very satisfied.
The invention of papermaking had a huge impact on the world. It made it easier and cheaper to record and spread information. Later, when printing was invented, books became more common, and knowledge spread more quickly. Papermaking helped shape the modern world.
1. Who invented papermaking and when?
2. What materials were used for writing before paper? (List at least four.)
3. What were the advantages of Cai Lun’s paper?
4. How did papermaking affect the spread of knowledge?
5. What qualities made Cai Lun a great inventor? Support your answer with details from the passage.
参考答案
一、单词默写
1. reality 2. papermaking 3. responsible 4. rapid
5. shape 6. bronze 7. ware 8. stone
9. jute 10. fibre 11. liquid 12. creation
13. certain 14. suitable 15. cheap
二、词组默写
1. all over the world 2. be responsible for
3. later on 4. speed up
5. be made of 6. be made from
7. rapid spread 8. difficult to use and store
9. be pleased with 10. to one’s surprise
三、汉语提示填空题
1. Can; imagine 2. responsible; spread
3. were used 4. either; or 5. interested in
6. experiences; idea 7. To everyone’s surprise
8. pleased; praised 9. speed up
10. led to
四、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空
1. responsible 2. praised 3. creating
4. to make 5. reached
五、语法填空
1. was 2. were used 3. made 4. trying
5. be used 6. boiled 7. leaving 8. pressed
9. creation 10. changed
六、阅读还原
1. C 2. E 3. B 4. A 5. F
七、阅读理解
1. B 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B
八、完形填空
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. A 5. B
6. C 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B
九、阅读回答 (示例)
1. Cai Lun invented papermaking during the Eastern Han Dynasty.
2. Animal bones, bronze wares, stones, wood, bamboo, and silk were used. (列出四个即可)
3. It was soft, light, and cheap. It was also easy to make and use.
4. Papermaking made it easier and cheaper to record and spread information. When combined with printing later, it led to a rapid increase in books and knowledge.
5. Cai Lun was creative because he got the idea from past experiences and used new materials like bark and old clothes. He was persistent because he kept experimenting until he succeeded. He was also practical because he focused on making something cheap and easy to use.
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