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Passage · 世界各地的计数方式不一样
P1How quickly can you count from one to ten? Do you use ten different words to do it? Can you do it in English or do you have to use your first language? Do you count with your fingers? Many people think that numbers are the same all over the world. But scientists have discovered that it is not true.
P2People in different parts of the world use different ways to count with their fingers. In the United States, people begin counting with their index finger (食指). They then extend the rest of their fingers and finally the thumb (拇指) to count to five. Then they repeat this with the other hand to get to ten. In China, however, people count by using different finger positions. In this way, a Chinese person can easily count to ten with only one hand.
P3Besides ways of finger counting, scientists have found that cultures and languages are also different when it comes to numbers. Some languages have only a few words for numbers and others have no words for numbers. A group of scientists studied aboriginal (土著的) people in Australia. These people don't have hand movements to stand for numbers. They don't even have words for numbers. However, they are still able to understand different ideas about numbers.
P4Not all languages have numbers and not all people use counting. Number words in a certain language are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives.
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P1 · 用手指计数吗？
S1How quickly can you count from one to ten?你能多快地从一数到十？
S2Do you use ten different words to do it?你会用十个不同的词来数吗？
S3Can you do it in English or do you have to use your first language?你能用英语数吗，还是必须用你的母语？
S4Do you count with your fingers?你会用手指计数吗？
S5Many people think that numbers are the same all over the world.许多人认为数字在全世界都是一样的。
S6But scientists have discovered that it is not true.但科学家已经发现事实并非如此。
P2 · 不同的手指计数方式
S1People in different parts of the world use different ways to count with their fingers.世界上不同地方的人用不同的方式用手指计数。
S2In the United States, people begin counting with their index finger.在美国，人们从食指开始计数。
S3They then extend the rest of their fingers and finally the thumb to count to five.然后他们依次伸出其余手指，最后伸出拇指数到五。
S4Then they repeat this with the other hand to get to ten.然后他们用另一只手重复这一过程数到十。
S5In China, however, people count by using different finger positions.然而在中国，人们用不同的手指位置来计数。
S6In this way, a Chinese person can easily count to ten with only one hand.这样，中国人只用一只手就能轻松数到十。
P3 · 语言与数字文化差异
S1Besides ways of finger counting, scientists have found that cultures and languages are also different when it comes to numbers.除了手指计数方式，科学家还发现文化和语言在数字方面也存在差异。
S2Some languages have only a few words for numbers and others have no words for numbers.有些语言只有很少几个数字词，另一些语言则根本没有数字词。
S3A group of scientists studied aboriginal people in Australia.一组科学家研究了澳大利亚的土著人。
S4These people don't have hand movements to stand for numbers.这些人没有表示数字的手势。
S5They don't even have words for numbers.他们甚至没有数字词。
S6However, they are still able to understand different ideas about numbers.然而，他们仍然能够理解关于数字的不同概念。
P4 · 语言与需求
S1Not all languages have numbers and not all people use counting.不是所有语言都有数字，也不是所有人都使用计数。
S2Number words in a certain language are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives.某种语言中的数字词，是人们日常生活中需要数字的结果。
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金句 1Many people think that numbers are the same all over the world, but scientists have discovered that it is not true.
Many people think that numbers / fast food / online learning are the same all over the world / good for us / easy, but scientists / I / research have discovered / has shown that it is not true / it's not that simple.
仿写：Many people think that fast food is good for us, but research has shown that it is not true. 很多人认为快餐对我们有好处，但研究表明并非如此。
适用：议论文开头“先破后立”，引出自己的观点。
金句 2Number words are a result of people needing numbers in their daily lives.
Language / Friendship / Good habits are a result of people needing / hard work / daily practice.
仿写：Good habits are a result of daily practice. 好习惯是日常练习的结果。
适用：表达“因果关系”的万能句式。
金句 3A Chinese person can easily count to ten with only one hand.
I / My friend / A skilled worker can easily count to ten / finish the work / solve the problem with only one hand / a little help / some practice.
仿写：I can easily finish the work with only a little help. 只需要一点帮助，我就能轻松完成这项工作。
适用：写“能力”的句式。
