Question

Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history? Many people will think of Confucius, whose birthday was September 28. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for his contribution (贡献) to the education today.

Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which lies in Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn’t give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poems and sports.

Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.

Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned. “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas. I choose their good qualities and follow them.”

He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.”

Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said.

1.Why do people still remember Confucius?

A. Because he lived a poor life in his childhood.

B. Because he traveled with his students all over the world.

C. Because he had wise thoughts and great views about education.

D. Because he lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.

2.How did Confucius learn music, history, poems and sports when he was young?

A. By teaching himself at home.

B. With the help of his mother.

C. By visiting many famous teachers.

D. By going to school.

3.What does the underlined word “noble” mean in this passage?

A. Wealthy.        B. Clever.          C. Poor.          D. Cute.

4.How many students did Confucius have in his lifetime?

A. About 3 million. B. About 30 million.

C. About 30 thousand. D. About 30 hundred.

5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. All study but no thinking makes people puzzled.

B. No one has something worthy to be learned.

C. All thinking but no study makes people lazy.

D. A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.

Answer

1.C

2.C

3.A

4.D

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了中国古代的思想家和教育家孔子的生平，以及他在教育和思想方面对社会的贡献。

1.C细节理解题。根据短文第一段最后一句“people still rememberand respect him for his contribution to the education today.”的叙述可知，今天人们还记得并尊敬孔子是因为他对教育的贡献。结合选项可知应选C。

2.C细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.”的叙述可知，他拜访许多名师并学会了音乐、历史、诗歌和运动。故应选C。

3.A词义猜测题。根据前文的叙述并结合下文“but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn.”可知，这里指的是“富有的”。结合选项可知应选A。

4.D细节理解题。根据短文 “He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.”的叙述可知，孔子一生教育大约3000学生。结合选项可知应选D。

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考点：人物传记类短文阅读。