1、Period ThreeUsing Language.阅读理解ACan you believe your eyes？A recent experiment suggests that the answer to that question may depend on your age.Martin Doherty，a psychologist at the University of Stirling in Scotland，led the team of scientists.In this experiment，Doherty and his team tested the percept
2、ion(观察力)of some people，using pictures of some orange circles.The researchers showed the same pictures to two groups of people.The first group included 151 children aged 4 to 10，and the second group included 24 adults aged 18 to 25.The first group of pictures showed two orange circles alone on a whit
3、e background.One of the circles was larger than the other，and these people were asked to identify the larger one.Fouryearolds identified the correct circle 79 percent of the time.Adults identified the correct circle 95 percent of the time.Next，both groups were shown pictures where the orange circles
4、，again of different sizes，were surrounded by gray circles.Heres where the trick lies.In some of the pictures，the smaller orange circle was surrounded by even smaller gray circlesmaking the orange circle appear larger than the other orange circle，which was the real larger one.And the larger orange ci
5、rcle was surrounded by even bigger gray circlesso it appeared to be smaller than the real smaller orange circle.When young children aged 4 to 6 looked at these tricky pictures，they werent fooledthey were still able to find the bigger circle with roughly the same accuracy as before.Older children and
6、 adults，on the other hand，did not do as well.Older children often identified the smaller circle as the larger one，and adults got it wrong most of the time.As children get older，Doherty said，their brains may develop the ability to identify visual context.In other words，they will begin to process the
7、whole picture at once：the tricky gray circles，as well as the orange circle in the middle.As a result，theyre more likely to fall for this kind of visual trick.【语篇解读】心理学家Doherty通过实验证明，人类对于事物的观察力和年龄有关。1When asked to find the larger circle，_Achildren at 6 got it wrong 79%of the time with no gray ones ar
8、oundBonly adults over 18 got it right 95%of the time with gray ones aroundCchildren at 4 got it right about 79%of the time with gray ones aroundDadults got it right most of the time with gray ones around 答案C细节理解题。第三段Fouryearolds identified the correct circle 79 percent of the time.清晰地说明了辨别圆圈的比例。2Acc
9、ording to the passage，we can know that _Aa smaller orange circle appears bigger on a white backgroundBan orange circle appears bigger than a gray one of the same sizeCa circle surrounded by other circles looks bigger than its real sizeDa circle surrounded by bigger ones looks smaller than its real s
10、ize答案D细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句And the larger orange circle was surrounded by even bigger gray circlesso it appeared to be smaller than the real smaller orange circle.可以得出答案。3Why are younger children not fooled?ABecause they are smarter than older children and adults.BBecause older people are influenced by th
11、eir experience.CBecause peoples eyes become weaker as they grow older.DBecause their brain can hardly notice related things together.答案D推理判断题。第四、五、六段提到46岁小孩和6岁以上小孩的区别是判断的依据，尤其是最后两段中提到，4到6岁的孩子不容易受到欺骗，是因为随着年龄的增长，大孩子脑子会形成一种辨别视觉环境的能力，容易陷入视觉错觉的怪圈，换句话说，小孩子不会注意这些不相干的的东西。BMiscioscio, 60, a marketing consult
12、ant in Pearl River, NY., says shes addicted to her Sony ereader.She buys or borrows a print book only when its not available digitally.Miscioscio says most of her friends and relatives have also switched to ebooks for the convenience and lower prices.Last winter, she notes, she vacationed in Costa R
13、ica and says “at least 75% of those reading were reading electronically.I was shocked to see people taking their ereaders onto the loungers (躺椅) in the pool.”Meier, 43, a marketing director in Beaver Falls, prefers her books on paper, not screens.After working on a computer all day, she says, “I wan
14、t a book in my hand.Turning over its pages is my way of knowing its time to relax and slow down.” Meier, whos sticking with physical books, doesnt consider herself any kind of digital “resister.” “Im comfortable with all forms of technology，” she says.“However, when it comes to books, I suppose Im a
15、 traditionalist.My preference will always be the real thing.”To her, part of the joy of reading is the book itself: “pulling it from the shelf, inspecting the cover, letting it fall open to a random page.”Both have lots of company.Statistics show that ebook sales grew 43% last year, but thats a slow
16、down compared with the tripledigit increases in recent years.Ebooks remain the fastestgrowing part of the book market but account for only about 20% of all sales, reported by publishers.Miscioscio and Meier are at opposite ends of a book business in transition.Even though ebook sales have grown more
17、 than 4，000% since 2008, its unlikely that physical books will disappear the way records did in the music industry.【语篇解读】文章介绍了喜欢网上图书的人群和喜欢传统纸质图书的人群在选择图书上人们有自己的考虑。尽管网络图书受欢迎，但实体图书仍然会在市场上存在。4Miscioscio will_when a book is not available digitally.Agive up reading such kind of booksBswitch to the book of
18、 lower priceCbuy the book on paperDtake an ereader onto the loungers答案C细节理解题。根据第一段he buys or borrows a print book only when its not available digitally.得知他只有在没有数字版图书时，才会买一本或借一本印刷版图书。5According to Meier, her “preference” refers to_Apaper book Bpart of joyCa random page Dan ebook答案A细节理解题。根据第二段Meier，43
19、，a marketing director in Beaver Falls, prefers her books on paper, not screens.得知Meier更喜欢看纸质版图书。6What can we learn from the last paragraph?ARecords are unlikely to disappear in the music industry.BMiscioscio and Meier are two opponents in book business.CThe market share of ebooks is bigger than that
20、 of paper books.DPhysical books will remain to be accepted to some people.答案D推理判断题。根据最后一段its unlikely that physical books will disappear the way records did in the music industry.得知实体图书还是会被一些人所接受。7What is the passage mainly concerned with?AEbooks will dominate the book industry eventually.BReaders g
21、o their own way in choosing books.CNew technology brings more benefits for readers.DPhysical books will disappear gradually in the future.答案B主旨大意题。文章介绍了喜欢网上图书的人群和喜欢传统纸质图书的人群。在选择图书上人们有自己的考虑。CHere is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2015: More than 200 B&Bs (bed & breakfast) across England,
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30、._1_For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple.Avoid the classics, for they often use very old English words and can involve complex themes.Childrens books are a great place to start._2_Dr Seuss writes his books in rhyme and they are all very funny.Starting with someth
31、ing like this means you are more likely to finish the book and want to read more._3_The book isnt too long and if youve seen the film it may be easier to follow.If you like reading about historical events, Anne Holms I am David is a good read.If youre not quite ready to read a full book, why not try
32、 Roald Dahls Revolting Rhymes？_4_Or, try a very short book like one from Roger Hargeavess Mr Men and Little Miss series.Although they are intended for young children, they are a good way to pick up some more basic vocabulary.My final piece of advice would be to read something that interests you.Look
33、 at the short summary of the book on the back cover and see if it looks like something that you would enjoy.Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English._5_ADr Seusss books are guaranteed to make you laugh.BThe key to success is choosing the right book for y
34、ou.CReading can bring you a lot of fun as well as knowledge.DFor more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by JR.R.Tolkien.EThis way, youre more likely to enjoy reading, rather than see it as a headache.FHow much you can understand a book depends on your vocabulary.GThis book contains lots of
35、 short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in rhyme.答案1.B本段第一句说明阅读对于英语学习意义重大，接着2、3、5段第一句For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple.和The book isnt too long and if youve seen the film it may be easier to follow.以及My final piece of advice would be to read something
36、 that interests you.说明选择合适的阅读材料更重要。所以B项The key to success is choosing the right book for you.符合整个上下文串联。2A根据上一句Childrens books are a great place to start.可知儿童读物更适合初学者，因为儿童读物更简单易懂。横线后一句Dr Seuss writes his books in rhyme and they are all very funny.介绍了Dr Seuss的书的特点，可知作者是在推荐Dr Seuss的书给初学者。故A正确。3D本段和第二段相
37、对应，根据第二段第一句For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple.可知第二段是对初学者的建议，那么本段应该是给知识层次更高一点的学习者的建议。故D项For more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by JR.R.Tolkien.符合段落串联。4G根据上句If youre not quite ready to read a full book, why not try Roald Dahls Revolting Rhymes？作者推荐了Roald Dahl的Revolting Rhymes，那么本句就是介绍这本书的特点。故G项This book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in rhyme.符合上下文串联。5E根据上句Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English.先考虑你自己的母语的类型的书，然后再在英语中找出类似的书，用这种方法提高阅读的兴趣。故E项正确。