Confucius (551BC～479BC), a Chinese philosopher，one of the most influential men in the history of China. Confucius was born in a noble family in the state of Lu. However，his parents were poor. His father died when Confucius was only three years old. In 527 BC he began his life as a teacher，usually traveling about and teaching the followers that were around him. Confucius worked as an official of the state of Lu. However，he soon left office to travel and teach. In 484 BC he returned to Lu，where he lived until his death.
Living in the turbulent(动荡的)period，Confucius believed that people must go back to the principles of the ancient wise men. He therefore lectured to his pupils on the classics and taught them how to behave properly in society. Confucius did not write down the principles of his philosophy. The Analects (《论语》)，a work written by some of his followers，is considered the most faithful source of information about his life and teachings.
The teachings of Confucius were practical and moral，rather than religious. He said that man's behavior should be based on five virtues：kindness, uprightness(义)，decorum(礼)，wisdom and faithfulness(信)．He asked everyone to fulfill their duties carefully toward the state. In the centuries after his death，his teachings，known as Confucianism，had a more powerful influence on the Chinese nation.
【小题1】At about what age did Confucius begin his teaching？ A．51.B．27.C．48.D．24.【小题2】The Analects is .A．considered to have been written by ConfuciusB．about the principles of the ancient wise men C．about Confucius' life and his teachings D．considered to be practical in tricks and evils【小题3】It can be inferred that .A．Confucius was born in a very rich familyB．Confucius served as an official in his lifetimeC．the teachings of Confucius are religiousD．Confucianism was more popular after Confucius diedD
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(答案→)D
解析：本文叙述了孔子是中国的教育家、思想家, 在中国的历史上最具影响力的人物之一。《论语》是儒家学派的经典著作之一，由孔子的弟子及其再传弟子编撰而成。孔子的思想及学说对后世产生了极其深远的影响。
【小题1】细节理解题。根据In 527 BC he began his life as a teacher，孔子出生于公元前551年，他在公元前527年开始讲学，所以应该是他在24岁开始讲学的。故选D。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据《论语》讲述的是孔子的一生和他的教义，故答案为C。
【小题3】推理判断题。根据根据文章最后一句话可知孔子死后，他的教义对后世影响极大，故答案为D。