Many of us are used to hearing stories of people being pickpocketed in busy places. But most of us are aware of the dangers, so we are safe – at least, we think we are.

According to a BBC report, a growing number of thieves are trying to “hack (侵入) our mind’s weaknesses” to get their hands on our possessions.

“In fact, the key requirement for a successful pickpocket isn’t having quick fingers,” said the report. By using psychology, some pickpockets are taking advantage of the loopholes(漏洞) in our brains.

Our lack of ability to multitask is one of the most important loopholes used by pickpockets, the report explains. While this can often be a good trait(特点), allowing us to focus on the most important details in our surroundings, “a good trickster can use it against you, ” said neuroscientist Auzana Martinez-Conde.

“It’s all about directing people’s attention toward something else,” said James Brown, who studies the tricks of pickpocketing. Confidence, the power of suggestion, and certain hand movements such as moving your hands in an arc (弧形) are all said to be things that fool us.

Groups of pickpockets use a common trick designed to create a scene and confuse victims.

The first gang member, a “blocker”, walks in front of the victim and suddenly bumps into them. A second member of the gang then bumps into both of them from behind and stages an argument with the “blocker”. In the confusion, both men steal what they can and pass it to a third thief who quickly runs off with the stolen goods.

Some thieves go even further to exploit our psychology by hanging out near signs reading “beware of pickpockets”. Since this is one of the last places people expect to be robbed, many check where their valuables are, giving away their location to thieves.

But according to Brown, as long as we don’t daydream in public, we shouldn’t be worried.

“A street thief will avoid like the plague(瘟疫)” people who are demonstrating(展现)a very open awareness of their environment,” he said.

1.According to the BBC report, the main strategy of a successful pickpocket is________.

A. to distract victims

B. to give themselves multiple tasks to do

C. to focus on the most important details

D. to use swift hand movements

2.When groups of pickpockets use their common trick, ________.

A. it is the third thief’s task to steal what they can from the victim

B. the victim usually doesn’t dare to argue with them

C. the victim usually gets confused and lets down his or her guard

D. two members bump into the victim from different directions at the same time

3.Why do some thieves hang out near signs saying things like “beware of pickpocketers”?

A. They think it is more thrilling to steal in those areas.

B. Normally there are no police officers around.

C. They don’t know common people’s psychology.

D. They have a better chance of locating people’s valuables there.

4.According to James Brown, which of the following types of person is more likely to be pickpocketed?

A. People who look weak.

B. People who are walking slowly.

C. People who are absent-minded.

D. People who are alert to their surroundings.

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 in Chicago Illinois while he lived most of his childhood in Marceline, Missouri.

Since young, Walt showed great _________in art. He would often sell drawings to neighbors to make _________ money. Though his father could be quite _________,and often there was little money in the family, Walt was _________ by his mother, and older brother to _________ his attention on what he loved deeply.

In 1918,Disney _________ to enter the army. However, he was _________ because he was under age, only 16 at the time. _________ ,Walt joined the Red Cross and was _________ to France, where he spent a year driving an ambulance(救护车).His ambulance was_________ not with army camouflage(伪装),but with Disney cartoons.

Once Walt _________ from France to America, he started a small company which finally_________ to be a failure. With twenty dollars, Walt _________ for Hollywood to try his luck. After making a _________ of his “Alice Comedies”, Walt became a(an) _________ Hollywood figure. In 1932,Flowers and Trees(the first color cartoon) _________ Walt the first of his studio’s Academy Awards. His dream of a clean, and organized amusement park _________ as Disneyland Park opened in 1955.

Walt Disney is a hero of the 20th century. His worldwide popularity was _________on the ideals(标准): imagination, creation and self-made success in the American _________ .He brought us closer to the future _________ telling us of the past. It is certain that Walt Disney is a great man.

1.A. love B. taste C. interest D. desire

2.A. exact B. many C. plenty D. extra

3.A. friendly B. strict C. humorous D. selfish

4.A. advised B. hoped C. encouraged D. persuaded

5.A. pay B. fix C. devote D. direct

6.A. tried B. succeeded C. managed D. considered

7.A. received B. refused C. accepted D. avoided

8.A. Besides B. In fact C. Instead D. As a result

9.A. driven B. sent C. carried D. forced

10.A. filled B. crowded C. covered D. repaired

11.A. came B. reached C. got D. returned

12.A. turned out B. grew up C. ended up D. suffered from

13.A. drove B. headed C. ran D. settled

14.A. difference B. success C. lecture D. face

15.A. recognized B. admired C. wealthy D. respectful

16.A. offered B. supplied C. earned D. paid

17.A. took out B. carried out C. came out D. came true

18.A. produced B. based C. settled D. stood

19.A. life B. tradition C. country D. generation

20.A. before B. after C. while D. Until

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