中考英语时文解读(28)——Perler Beads Win Young Chinese's Hearts

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阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的 A 、 B 、 C 、三个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。

Perler beads, also known as "pindou" in China, have become very popular among young people. Small plastic cylinders (塑料圆柱体) are placed on pegboards (小J板) to form patterns. Then, they are heated so that they melt together into a fixed design.

The craft first appeared in Sweden in the 1970s. It was originally created to help the elderly stay active and reduce loneliness during long winters. Today, it is loved by many young Chinese. During the Spring Festival, bookings for perler bead workshops increased by over 9,000 percent!

Why do young people love it so much? One reason is that it helps them relax. When focusing on placing beads, they enter a state called "flow".  This makes them feel calm and happy. Another reason is that it gives them a sense of control. In a fast-changing world, following a simple pattern and getting a predictable result feels good. Perler beads also help young people connect with others. After finishing a project, many share their work on social media and get lots of likes. Some even use it as a way to socialize lightly enjoying a shared hobby without too much pressure. In short, perler beads offer more than just fun. They help young people relax, feel in control, and connect with others in a simple and creative way!

1.What was the original purpose of Perler beads?

A.To help children learn colors and improve their artistic skills

B.To help older people stay active and reduce loneliness

C.To make cheap toys for families to enjoy

2.Why might Perler beads help people feel relaxed?

A.Because they require deep focus and create a flow state

B.Because they are affordable and easy to find

C.Because they are easy to break and repaired

3.How many reasons for the popularity of pindou are mentioned?

A. Two 

B. Three 

C. Four

4.What does the word in bold " flow" mean?

A.A type of water movement like a fast-moving river

B.A social media trend that becomes popular quickly

C.A feeling of deep focus and enjoyment

5.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To introduce the history of Perler beads

B.To explain why Perler beads are popular among young Chinese

C.To teach readers how to make Perler beads

【What】

本文围绕热门手工拼豆展开，首先介绍了拼豆的制作材料与制作方式；接着追溯其起源，讲述拼豆最早诞生于瑞典以及最初的设计目的，同时介绍如今在中国年轻人中广受喜爱的现状；随后从解压放松、获得掌控感、促进人际交往三个方面，详细分析拼豆深受年轻人追捧的原因；最后总结拼豆对于当代青年的多重价值。

【Why】

文章以向读者普及拼豆这项手工工艺的制作方法、发展历史以及流行原因。关注当代年轻人的生活状态与心理需求，理解他们的解压方式；展现中外休闲文化的交流与传播，拓宽学生国际文化视野；引导学生发现平凡手工中的生活美好，培养积极健康的生活态度；渗透劳逸结合的生活理念，贴合新课标育人目标与心理健康教育。

【How】

文章首段：介绍拼豆的定义、制作材料与基础制作工艺；第二段：追溯拼豆的起源、最初用途，介绍其如今在中国的火爆现状；尾段：引出拼豆流行的三大原因，总结其对年轻人的积极意义。

1.B

【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段“It was originally created to help the elderly  and reduce loneliness during long winters.”可知，拼豆最初的目的是帮助老年人保持活力、缓解孤独。A、C选项原文未提及，故选B。

2.A

【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段“When focusing on placing beads, they enter a state called 'flow'. This makes them feel calm and happy.”可知，拼豆能让人放松是因为高度专注会使人进入深度投入、身心愉悦的状态。B、C与文意不符，故选A。

3.B

【解析】细节理解题。文章第三段依次列出三个原因：帮助人们放松、带来掌控感、帮助年轻人社交。一共三点，故选B。

4.C

【解析】词义猜测题。结合上下文语境，人们专注摆放珠子时进入的“flow”是一种深度投入、身心愉悦的状态。A是本意“水流”，B不符合语境，故选C。

5.B

【解析】主旨大意题。文章先介绍拼豆是什么、起源在哪，重点围绕年轻人喜爱拼豆的原因展开论述。A只概括部分内容，C文中没有制作教程，故选B。

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