综合类-阅读理解（3月5日）_职称英语网校

阅读理解

Two thousand years ago the Chinese had already developed a working compass. A piece of lodestone（天然磁石） would be cut into the shape of a ladle（长柄勺）. Placed on a stone board with a smooth surface, the lodestone would move round until the "handle" of the ladle pointed south while the bulk（主体） of the ladle was attracted to magnetic north. This interestingly shaped device is mentioned in a book from about A.D. 80. Other ancient books may have dated it as far back as the fourth century B.C. Jade（玉石） finders played an important role in the invention of the "ladle". They travelled great distances to look for jade. In order not to lose directions, they would take a "ladle" with them.

When did the Chinese invent the compass?

A、In 1492.

B、In the thirteen century A.D.

C、In A.D. 80.

D、At least 2000 years ago.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】 本段中Two thousand years ago the Chinese had already developed a working compass.直接告诉我们中国发明指南针的时间。

阅读推荐：职称英语培训 学派网职称英语 新东方职称英语 环球网校职称英语 职称英语网校排名