Cartilage 软骨
Cartilage is a smooth, rubbery tissue found in many parts of the body.
It covers the ends of bones where they meet at joints, helping them move easily.
Cartilage acts like a cushion, stopping the bones from rubbing against each other.
You can also find cartilage in your nose and ears, giving them shape and support.
This tissue does not heal as quickly as bone if it gets hurt.
Taking care of your cartilage keeps your joints healthy and helps you move without pain.
软骨是一种光滑、有弹性的组织，分布在身体的许多部位。
它覆盖在骨头的接缝处，帮助关节顺畅地活动。
软骨就像缓冲垫，防止骨头之间相互摩擦。
你的鼻子和耳朵里也有软骨，它能帮助这些部位保持形状和支撑。
这种组织如果受伤，恢复得没有骨头快。
保护好软骨有助于关节健康，让你活动时不会感到疼痛。
配套练习✍️ cartilage /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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Cartilage is found at the ______ of bones in a joint.
(a. ends / b. top / c. middle) -
Cartilage lets your joints move ______.
(a. slowly / b. easily / c. loudly) -
If cartilage is hurt, it ______ slowly.
(a. heals / b. dries / c. sings) -
Cartilage also helps keep your ______ in shape.
(a. nose / b. shoulder / c. hand) -
Cartilage acts like a ______ between bones.
(a. bridge / b. cushion / c. rope)
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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What does cartilage do at the joints?
A) Makes bones hard
B) Helps bones move easily
C) Turns bones pink -
Where else can cartilage be found?
A) In the eyes
B) In the nose and ears
C) In the teeth -
Why should you take care of your cartilage?
A) To keep joints healthy
B) To make hair grow
C) To help you sleep
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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Cartilage covers the ______ of bones.
（可选答案：ends, back, top） -
There is cartilage in your ______ and ears.
（可选答案：nose, toe, tongue） -
Cartilage helps your bones not to ______.
（可选答案：rub, swim, change） -
If injured, cartilage heals ______ than bone.
（可选答案：slower, faster, louder）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- a. ends
- b. easily
- a. heals
- a. nose
- b. cushion
选择题
6. B) Helps bones move easily
7. B) In the nose and ears
8. A) To keep joints healthy
填空题
9. ends
10. nose
11. rub
12. slower
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