科目:高中英語 來源:2013年全國普通高等學(xué)校招生統(tǒng)一考試英語(北京卷帶解析) 題型:閱讀理解
Multitasking
People who multitask all the time may be the worst at doing two things at once, a new research suggests. The findings, based on performances and self-evaluation by about 275 college students, indicate that many people multitask not out of a desire to increase productivity, but because they are easily distracted (分心) and can’t focus on one activity. And “those people turn out to be the worst at handling different things,” said David Sanbonmatsu, a psychologist at the University of Utah.
Sanbonmatsu and his colleagues gave the students a set of tests and asked them to report how often they multitasked, how good they thought they were at it, and how sensation-seeking (尋求刺激) or imperative (沖動) they were. They then evaluated the participants’ multitasking ability with a tricky mental task that required the students to do simple mathematical calculations while remembering a set of letters.
Not surprisingly, the scientists said, most people thought they were better than average at multitasking, and those who thought they were better at it were more likely to report using a cellphone while driving or viewing multiple kinds of media at once. But those who frequently deal with many things at the same time were found to perform the worst at the actual multitasking test. They also were more likely to admit to sensation-seeking and impulsive behavior, which connects with how easily people get bored and distracted.
“People multitask not because it’s going to lead to greater productivity, but because they’re distractible, and they get sucked into things that are not as important.” Sanbonmatsu said.
Adam Gazzaley, a researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, who was not a member of the research group, said one limitation of the study was that it couldn’t find out whether people who start out less focused toward multitasking or whether people’s recognizing and understanding abilities change as a result of multitasking.
The findings do suggest, however, why the sensation-seeker who multitask the most may enjoy risky distracted driving. “People who are multitasking are generally less sensitive to risky situations.” said Paul Atchley, another researcher not in the group. “This may partly explain why people go in for these situations even though they’re dangerous.”
【小題1】 The research led by Sanbonmatsu indicates that people who multitask .
A.seek high productivity constantly |
B.prefer handling different things when getting bored |
C.a(chǎn)re more focused when doing many things at a time |
D.have the poorest results in doing various things at the same time |
A.a(chǎn)ssessed the multitasking ability of the students |
B.evaluated the academic achievements of the students |
C.a(chǎn)nalyzed the effects of the participants’ tricky mental tasks |
D.measured the changes of the students’ understanding ability |
A.limited power in calculation | B.interests in doing things differently |
C.inability to concentrate on one task | D.impulsive desire to try new things |
A.drive very skillfully |
B.go in for different tasks |
C.fail to react quickly to potential dangers |
D.refuse to explain the reasons for their behavior |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2010年山東省東明縣第一高級中學(xué)高二下學(xué)期期末考試英語卷 題型:閱讀理解
“What’s in a name?”According to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, there is not too much. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. ”But Shakespeare may have been wrong. In most cultures, names matter a great deal.
Americans choose names for their children with care. Parents usually think about the impression a name gives, not its meaning. Most Americans would consider a“Jennifer”more attractive than a “Bertha”, for example. The last name, or, surname, must also be considered when choosing a first and middle name. A name like Lester Chester Hester would sound poetic, but odd. Parents would avoid names that remind them of people they don’t like. On the other hand, people might name their children after a respected elderly relative or even a famous person. The popularity of certain names can change with each new generation. Names that were once common, like Fanny or Elmer, sound old-fashioned today. But other names—like John and David, Mary and Sarah—have stood the test of time and continue to be favorites.
People in America don’t always call their friends and relatives by their given names. Instead, they often use nicknames. Sometimes nicknames are short forms of a longer name. For instance, a girl named Elizabeth may be called Lisa, Beth or Betsy. As children grow up, they may decide for themselves which nickname they wish to be called. Some people just go by the initials of their first and middle names, like B. J. or R. C. And of course, people may call their children or their sweethearts other special nicknames. Often they have a “sweet” flavor, like Honey or Sugar. What’s in a name? A world of significance. So if you’re choosing an English name for yourself, take care to choose a good one. A made-up name could sound strange to native English speakers. And a translation of your Chinese name may not make an appropriate name, either. But a good name can leave a positive and lasting impression. As an American politician once said,“In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears.”
【小題1】What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?
A.People change names in order to be popular with the new generation. |
B.Names will change by themselves in order to be popular. |
C.Some names may no longer be popular among the new generation. |
D.No names can stand the test of time. |
A.the impression a name gives is more important than its meaning |
B.you can name after a well-known person |
C.surname should be paid attention to |
D.you can create a name that is special |
A.nickname | B.the first letter | C.short form | D.title |
A.Bertha | B.Fanny | C.Yunyun | D.Elizabeth |
A.Names have great significance to Americans. |
B.Names change when time goes by. |
C.Chinese people should be careful when choosing their English names. |
D.Roses smell sweet by any other name. |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2011屆重慶市萬州二中高三上學(xué)期12月月考英語卷 題型:閱讀理解
Have you ever noticed what happens to an idea once you express it? Just talking about it or writing it down causes you to make it clear in your own mind. How can you use this to increase your brain power? Start writing.
By putting thoughts into words, you are telling yourself the logic (邏輯) behind what you think, feel, or only partly understand. Often, explaining a thought is the process of understanding. In other words, you increase your brain power by exercising your “explain power.”
Try this experiment. Explain how you’ll increase your brain power, even if you have no idea right now. Just start with anything, and create an explanation. For example, start with “I’ll learn chess,” or “I’ll read an article on the mind every week.” Explain how that will help. You’ll be surprised how often this becomes a workable plan, and if you actually do this, you’ll have a better understanding of your brain from now.
Another benefit of writing is that it helps you remember. Many, if not most, highly productive people are always taking notes. You can try keeping it all in your head, but if you keep a journal of your ideas the next time you’re working on a big project, you’ll probably have more success.
Want to understand a topic? Write a book about it. That’s an extreme example, but if you are learning something new, write a letter to a friend about it, and you will understand it better. Want to invent something? Write an explanation of the problem, why you want to solve it, and why it is worth solving, and you’re half-way there.
Writers don’t always write because they clearly understand something beforehand. Often, they write about something because they want to understand it. You can do the same. Writing will help bring you to an understanding. Give it a try.
【小題1】What would be the best title for the text?
A.A Way on How to Write. |
B.Increase Your Brain Power through Writing. |
C.Brain Power Helps Improve Your Writing. |
D.How to Start Your Writing. |
A.the increase of your brain power |
B.the ability to remember |
C.the development of your interest in study |
D.the better understanding of a topic |
A.has understood it very well |
B.needs to understand it better |
C.wants to remember it in his or her mind |
D.is exercising his or her “explain power” |
A.you are already successful |
B.you still need to work hard |
C.writing can help you walk half way |
D.writing is important to solve problems |
A.To advise readers to start their writing. |
B.To explain the importance of writing. |
C.To persuade readers to become writers. |
D.To increase readers’ brain power. |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2013屆江西省高二下學(xué)期第三次月考英語試卷(解析版) 題型:閱讀理解
Perhaps every older generation since ancient times has complained about young people, and today is no different. Isn’t it obvious that kids these days are self-absorbed social network addicts?
However, this summer, my impression of today’s kids has been restored by the story of Rachel Beckwith. She could teach my generation a great deal about maturity (成熟) and unselfishness — even though she’s just 9 years old, or was when she died on July 23.
At age 5, Rachel had her long hair cut off and sent to Locks of Love, which uses hair donations to make artificial hair for children who have lost their own hair because of cancer or other diseases. After that, Rachel announced that she would grow her hair long again and donate it again. And that’s what she did.
Then when she was 8 years old, her church began raising money to build wells in Africa through an organization called “charity: water”. Rachel was astonished when she learned that other children had no clean water, so she skipped her ninth birthday party. Rachel set up a birthday page on the charity: water website with a target of $300. Instead of presents, she asked her friends to donate $9 each to charity: water. Finally Rachel raised only $220 — which had left her just a bit disappointed.
Then, on July 20, a serious traffic accident left Rachel critically injured. Church members and friends, seeking some way of showing support, began donating on Rachel’s birthday page — charitywater.org/Rachel — and donations reached her $300 goal, and kept rising.
When it was clear that Rachel would never regain consciousness, the family decided to remove the life-support machine. Her parents donated her hair for the final time to Locks of Love, and her organs to other children.
Word spread about Rachel’s last fund-raiser (募捐行動). Contributions poured in, often they donated $9. The total donations soon topped $100,000, then $300,000.
This is a story not just of one girl, but of a young generation of outstanding problem-solvers working creatively.
1.Which of the following is TRUE of Rachel?
A.She died at the age of 8. |
B.She was a cancer patient. |
C.She was a warm-hearted girl. |
D.She founded Locks of Love. |
2.The underlined word “skipped” in Paragraph 4 probably means “ ”.
A.put off |
B.gave up |
C.expected |
D.planned |
3.According to the text, Rachel set up the birthday page to .
A.make more new friends |
B.call on people to donate hair |
C.a(chǎn)sk her friends to send her gifts |
D.raise money to help African children |
4.How does the author feel about the young generation now?
A.Worried |
B.Critical. |
C.Appreciative. |
D.Doubtful |
5.What would be the best title for the text?
A.Rachel’s last fund-raiser |
B.Rachel and her birthday page |
C.Kids are addicted to social networks. |
D.What’s wrong with the young generation? |
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科目:高中英語 來源:2010-2011學(xué)年浙江省杭州市高三上學(xué)期開學(xué)考試英語卷 題型:完型填空
完形填空(共20小題;每小題1分,滿分20分)
One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered.a(chǎn)nd they all admired his heart for it was 41 . There was not a scar in it. Suddenly, an old man appeared and said, “Why, your heart is not nearly as beautiful as 42 .”
The crowd and the young man looked at the old man’s 43 . It was full of scars, it had places 44 pieces had been removed and other pieces 45 in, but they didn’t fit quite right, and there were several 46 edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gaps where whole pieces were missing.
The young man laughed. “ 47 your heart with mine, mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars.”
“Yes,” said the old man, “Yours 48 perfect but I would never trade with you. You see, every 49 represents a person 50 I have given my love. I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they 51 me a piece of their heart that fits into the 52 place in my heart. But because the pieces aren’t exact, I have some rough edges, which I cherish, because they remind me of the love we 53 .
“Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart 54 , and the other person hasn’t returned a 55 of his or her heart to me. These are the empty gaps—giving love is 56 a chance. Although these gaps are painful, they 57 open, reminding me of the love I have for those people too, and I hope someday they may return and fill the space I have been waiting. So now do you see what true beauty is?’’
The young man walked up to the old man, 58 his perfect heart, and tipped a piece out. He 59 it to the old man.
The old man placed it in his heart, then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man’s heart. It 60 , but not perfectly, as there were some jagged edges.
The young man looked at his heart, not perfect anymore but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man’s heart flowed into his.
They embraced and walked away side by side.
1.A.ugly B.perfect C.beautiful D.hurt
2.A.mine B.his C.theirs D.ours
3.A.coat B.a(chǎn)ppearance C.face D.heart
4.A.that B.which C.where D.whose
5.A.cut B.set C.put D.brought
6.A.smooth B.rough C.broken D.pretty
7.A.Comparing B.Compared C.Compare D.Compares
8.A.looks B.seems C.is D.fits
9.A.one B.heart C.piece D.scar
10.A.on whom B.in whom C.with whom D.to whom
11.A.take B.give C.lend D.pass
12.A.empty B.full C.original D.first
13.A.had B.gave C.shared D.owned
14.A.in B.a(chǎn)way C.off D.up
15.A.lot B.sheet C.piece D.pile
16.A.making B.taking C.keeping D.bringing
17.A.keep B.cut C.come D.stay
18.A.carried away B.reached into C.took out D.brought up
19.A.offered B.took C.passed D.served
20.A.fit B.hit C.beat D.set
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