题目内容
8.Do you want to get smarter and stay sharp?Scientists have discovered that when playing a musical instrument,the human brain can (21)B the structure as well as the(22)A of how it works.For a long time scientists believed that the human brain was (23)D developed by age 5and we were stuck with our gray cells for the rest of our lives.But our brain is a/an (24)D organ.
Research finds that the brain can change(25)C and even create new connections all through our lives as we learn new skills!(26)B,connections and areas of the brain that are less used (27)C.The strength of the connections in the brain increases with the amount of practice.
Every time you play a musical instrument,as your fingers glide over the instrument,your brain establishes important electrical (28)A.As you try to figure out the right notes,you are exercising parts of the brain which are (29)B for language learning.When you(30)A your music,you are working yet other (31)A of the brain that help prevent memory loss.
The (32)B activities required for learning and playing music help to build connections in the brain between otherwise (33)D parts.
Why is this important?(34)D taking a new,unfamiliar route to school.It will take a few attempts (35)B you figure out the best shortcut to your destination.The brain works in the same way.Creating new connections can help us (36)C our brain to focus on (37)C ways of learning and storing information that is important for us.
So the next time your mother (38)C you to practice your music,you are not doing her a (39)A---you are (40)D strengthening and re-writing your brain for the future!
21.A.create | B.change | C.make | D.keep |
22.A.function | B.effect | C.fact | D.symbol |
23.A.hardly | B.partly | C.nearly | D.fully |
24.A.natural | B.funny | C.usual | D.amazing |
25.A.strength | B.size | C.shape | D.weight |
26.A.Fortunately | B.Similarly | C.Strangely | D.Surprisingly |
27.A.go up | B.come out | C.die away | D.get off |
28.A.connections | B.functions | C.areas | D.instruments |
29.A.inevitable | B.essential | C.obvious | D.ordinary |
30.A.memorize | B.play | C.do | D.write |
31.A.regions | B.fields | C.cases | D.instruments |
32.A.useful | B.complex | C.scientific | D.personal |
33.A.similar | B.creative | C.imaginary | D.unrelated |
34.A.Suggest | B.Practice | C.Consider | D.Imagine |
35.A.when | B.before | C.that | D.since |
36.A.work | B.teach | C.train | D.run |
37.A.shorter | B.farther | C.quicker | D.cleverer |
38.A.allows | B.promises | C.reminds | D.warns |
39.A.favor | B.pleasure | C.need | D.lesson |
40.A.certainly | B.finally | C.specially | D.actually |
分析 科学家最新研究发现,玩乐器可以帮助大脑变得更聪明.
解答 21-25 BADDC 26-30 BCABA 31-35 ABDDB 36-40 CCCAD
21.B 考察动词.根据Research finds that the brain can change…所以联系上下文,此处填动词change,改变的意思.
22.A考察名词.联系上句可知,function是名词功能.人类的大脑不仅改变结构而且改变其运行的功能.
23.D考察副词.此处fully副词形式修饰develop,到5岁时,大脑已经发育完全.
24.D考察形容词.上句提到到5岁时,大脑已经发育完全,但是下午提及大脑还是会变化,所以人的大脑是一个令人惊讶的器官.amazing是形容词,令人惊讶的.
25.C 考察名词.此处shape是名词,形状. 呼应了第一段提到的the structure.研究人员发现大脑可以改变形状.
26.B考察副词.Similarly副词,相似地,类似地.修饰整个句子.
27.C考察动词短语.根据The strength of the connections in the brain increases with the amount of practice.
大脑联系的加强可以随着练习数量的增加而增强,所以,不经常使用的电脑部分就会随着消亡,die away消失,符合语境.
28.A考察名词.根据上文的connections and areas可知,此处connections,意思是联系.
29.B考察形容词.根据句意,在弹乐器时,会锻炼大脑中的一部分,该部分对语言学习来说是至关重要的,essential形容词,重要的.
30.A考察动词.that help prevent memory loss.根据后句这句话,当你在记忆乐曲时,实际上也是在帮你阻止记忆的丢失,memorize是动词,记忆.
31.A考察名词.region名词,区域.锻炼大脑一部分可以阻止记忆的丢失.
32.B考察形容词.根据上下文可知,complex是复杂的,在一些复杂的活动中.
33.D考察形容词.build connections in the brain 在不相关的地方建立联系,unrelated意思是不相关的.
34.D考察动词.taking a new,unfamiliar route to school此处是假象一种情况,imagine动词,想象.
35.B 考察连接词.考察固定句型It will take+时间before…在你计算出最短线路之前,你得花时间去尝试不同的路线.
36.C考察动词.从上文的介绍来看,一直强调对大脑进行训练可以增加记忆,所以此处train意思是锻炼,符合句意.
37.C考察比较级.根据36题训练大脑的目的是为了寻找到更快的方法,quicker是比较级,更快,修饰way.
38.C考察动词.此处主要考察固定短语remind sb to do sth固定短语,提醒某人做某事.下次当你妈妈提醒你练琴时.
39.A考察名词.根据语境,妈妈提醒练习乐曲实际上有助于你大脑的开发,加强记忆,do sb a favor为固定短语,帮某人一个忙.
40.D 考察副词.结合38,39两题可以知,自己练习乐曲实际上是为自己将来打算或准备.actually副词实际上,符合语境.
点评 完型填空,解题时首先需通读全文,理顺题意,找出信息词,建立语言的整体感.这是做好完型填空题的关键.其次细读首尾,推测意图,文章的首句是全文的"窗口",尾句是文章的总结、结论或点睛之笔.这样,通过阅读首句和尾句,就可以了解背景知识,对于空格位置的词语进行大胆分析和判断,以便揣测作者的意图,理顺思路,为后面的答题做好铺垫. 最后在通读全文的基础上,根据全文大意,展开逻辑思维,瞻前顾后,分析这一空格处在句中的地位,前后的关系和它所起的作用,认真观察选项,仔细推敲,确定最佳答案
A. | to run | B. | to be run | C. | run | D. | running |
Arms.(57)D If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back,this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way.Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements,while quieter people keep them close to their bodies.If someone upsets you,just cross your arms to show you're unhappy.
Head.When you want to appear confident,keep your head level.If you are monitor in class,you can take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously.(58)F
Legs.Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies.If you are at interviews,try to keep them still.
Posture.A good posture makes you feel better about yourself.(59)A This makes breathing more difficult,which in turn can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable.
Mouth.When you are thinking,you often purse (皱拢) your lips.You might also use this position to hold back all angry comment you don't wish to show.(60)E
A.If you are feeling down,you normally don't sit straight,with your shoulders inwards. B.If you are pleased,you usually open your eyes wide and people can notice this. C.So,while your mouth is closed,just what is your body saying… D.How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet. E.However,it will probably still be noticed,and people will know you're not pleased. F.However,to be friendly in listening or speaking,you must move your head a little to one side. G.Don't say too much when you're happy. |
---________.There is much time.( )
A. | All right | B. | You're welcome | C. | Take it easy | D. | Go ahead |