四、（2024 泸州）完形填空
The history of the compass (指南针) dates back to the Warring States Period (476—221 BC), when Chinese people used a tool called Si Nan to point the direction.
After continuous improvement, a round compass 1
B
a tiny magnetized needle (磁针) was invented during the early Song Dynasty. One end of the needle points to the south and the other to the north. Then it was 2
D
to Europe during the Northern Song (960—1127).
Before the invention of the compass, people depended on reading the 3
A
of the sun, the moon, and pole stars to tell directions. However, traveling was 4
B
in bad weather.
After the invention, people could easily find a direction when going out to sea and exploring unknown areas.
The invention of the compass has a strong influence on the world. The compass hugely 5
C
the trade and communication between countries.
( ) 1. A. in
B. with
C. of
D. at
( ) 2. A. borrowed
B. pushed
C. returned
D. introduced
( ) 3. A. positions
B. numbers
C. sizes
D. colors
( ) 4. A. lonely
B. difficult
C. tiring
D. meaningless
( ) 5. A. controlled
B. checked
C. improved
D. recorded
