Thumb 拇指

The thumb is the short, thick finger on the side of your hand.
Unlike your other fingers, the thumb can move in many directions and touch the tips of your other fingers.
This special movement helps you hold, pick up, and twist different objects easily.
The thumb works with the fingers for actions like writing, zippering, and holding a glass.
There are two thumbs on the human body—one on each hand.
The bones and muscles in the thumb make it strong for everyday tasks.

拇指是手边上又短又粗的手指。
和其他手指不同,拇指能够向多个方向移动,还能碰到其他手指的指尖。
这种特殊的动作有助于抓、捏、拧各种物品。
拇指与其他手指配合,可以写字、拉拉链、握杯子。
每个人的双手都有拇指
拇指里的骨头和肌肉让它足够结实,能够完成许多日常小动作。

配套练习✍️ thumb /θʌm/

🔍 完形填空(Cloze Test)

  1. The thumb is the ______ finger on the side of your hand.
    (a. long / b. thin / c. short)

  2. The thumb can move in ______ directions compared to the other fingers.
    (a. fewer / b. the same / c. more)

  3. You can use your thumb to ______ the tips of your other fingers.
    (a. find / b. touch / c. measure)

  4. The thumb helps with actions such as holding, writing, and ______ things.
    (a. washing / b. lifting / c. jumping)

  5. Each person has ______ thumbs in total.
    (a. two / b. three / c. five)

 

✅ 选择题(Multiple Choice)

  1. Why is the thumb useful when you pick up a small object?
    A) It works alone
    B) It helps your hand grip things
    C) It stays still

  2. What do the bones and muscles in the thumb do?
    A) Make it weak
    B) Give it color
    C) Make it strong for daily use

  3. Which activity would be hard without thumbs?
    A) Kicking a ball
    B) Buttoning a shirt
    C) Running fast

 

📝 填空题(Fill in the Blanks)

  1. The thumb is thicker than the other ______.
    (可选答案:fingers, legs, toes)

  2. You often use your thumb and fingers to ______ a cup.
    (可选答案:hold, see, taste)

  3. The thumb moves in many directions because of special ______.
    (可选答案:muscles, colors, clothes)

  4. You have one thumb on each ______.
    (可选答案:hand, foot, ear)

 

练习答案✅

完形填空

  1. c. short
  2. c. more
  3. b. touch
  4. b. lifting
  5. a. two

选择题
6. B) It helps your hand grip things
7. C) Make it strong for daily use
8. B) Buttoning a shirt

填空题
9. fingers
10. hold
11. muscles
12. hand

 

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