Every decision is made within a decision environment, which is defined as the collection of information, alternatives, values. Many decision makers have a(n)  50  to seek more information than required to make a good decision. When too much information is sought and obtained, one or more of several   51  can arise.

﹡ A   52   in the decision occurs because of the time required to obtain and process the extra information.

  53   overload will occur. In this state, so much information is available that decision-making ability actually   54   because the information in its entirety can no longer be managed or assessed  55  . A major problem caused by information overload is  56  . When too much information is taken into memory, especially in a short period of time, some of the information (often that received early on) will be pushed out.

﹡Selective use of the information will occur.  57   , the decision maker will choose from among all the information available only those facts which support a preconceived(预先构想的) solution or position.

﹡Mental fatigue occurs, which  58   slower work or poor quality work.

  59    fatigue occurs, where the decision maker tires of making decisions. Often the result is fast, careless decisions or no decisions are made at all.

The quantity of information that can be processed by the human mind is limited. Unless information is  60  selected, processing will be biased toward the first part of the information received. After that, the mind tires and begins to  61  subsequent information or forget earlier information.

A common   62  about decision making is that decisions are made in isolation from each other: you gather information, explore alternatives, and  63  , without regard to anything that has gone before. The fact is, decisions are made in a context of other decisions.

We might say, then every decision  64   from previous decisions: enables many future decisions, and assists other future decisions.

A. ability                B. tendency         C. quality              D. strength

A. advantages         B. agreements       C. decisions         D. problems

A. delay                  B. possibility        C. solution          D. settlement

A. Labor                    B. Knowledge       C. Information          D. Intelligence

A. eliminates        B. declines           C. qualifies           D. promotes

A. relatively         B. objectively         C. appropriately      D. personally

A. forgetfulness          B. inconvenience    C. uselessness         D. disability

A. After all          B. In addition       C. In short             D. That is to say

A. suffers from       B. deals with       C. results in            D. applies to

A. Beauty               B. Memory         C. Sight             D. Decision

A. accidentally        B. consciously      C. occasionally        D. independently

A. ignore             B. select           C. store               D. process

A. interest             B. sense           C. conclusion          D. misunderstanding

A. draw a conclusion  B. made a choice    C. put it aside       D. try it out

A. prevents           B. decides             C. infers             D. follows

Have you ever had problems in your life and don’t know how to be happy? If 41, you will find “Being a Happy Teenager” by Australian writer Andrew Matthews  42.
In his book, Matthews 43  us how to have a happy life and answers the  44  of teenagers.
There are many 45 such as parents and friends, and the book  46 we should stop being angry and forgive. The book tells us of useful skills  47  how to put what you have learned into pictures of your mind to 48 your memory better.
Many teenagers think  49 happiness comes from a good exam result 50 praise  from other people. But you can  51  be happy when there are no such “good” things.
Success comes from a(n)  52  attitude. If you  53  from problems, you will have success in the future.
Some school students have  54 such as being too tall or too short. But Matthews tells us that  55 comes from thinking about things in a positive  56. If you are 57, people notice you and you can get a  58  view at the movie; if you are short, your clothes and shoes 59 less room in your bedroom! This is Matthews’ most important 60 : you choose to be happy!

【小题1】
A.soB.notC.itD.do
【小题2】
A.wise B.smart C.usefulD.simple
【小题3】
A.ordersB.tellsC.asksD.argues
【小题4】
A.problemsB.questionsC.ideasD.comments
【小题5】
A.rolesB.classesC.coursesD.subjects
【小题6】
A.says B.writesC.readsD.thinks
【小题7】
A.for exampleB.such asC.so asD.so that
【小题8】
A.make B.turnC.letD.change
【小题9】
A.whatB.howC.thatD.whether
【小题10】
A.andB.butC.soD.or
【小题11】
A.yetB.alreadyC.stillD.forever
【小题12】
A.bad B.goodC.independentD.nomal
【小题13】
A.learnB.rescueC.struggleD.separate
【小题14】
A.experiencesB.difficultiesC.fearsD.problems
【小题15】
A.successB.happinessC.failureD.height
【小题16】
A.way B.meansC.mannersD.spirit
【小题17】
A.shortB.smallC.tallD.fat
【小题18】
A.lowerB.higherC.worseD.better
【小题19】
A.takeB.spendC.coverD.cost
【小题20】
A.work B.lessonC.teachingD.study

Many of us already know about several American superstitions(迷信). Having a black cat cross your path, walking under a ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition, there are many other superstitions that are worth knowing. Understanding them will keep you safe from evil spirits —if you believe in such things —and impress your American friends when you mention them.

Like the superstitions in other cultures, American superstitions often involve the things important in daily life, such as health, numbers, and marriage. For example, have you ever had a cough that would not go away? According to one American superstition, you should take a piece of your hair and put it between two slices of buttered bread. Next, feed this hair sandwich to a dog and say, “Eat well, you hound, may you be sick and I be sound.” This will trick the evil spirits and help your cough. It will also raise some eyebrows if you try it.

In American superstitions, the number three is very important. Often, Americas will say, “All things come in threes.” Three is lucky because it represents the traditional family: mother, father, and child. Therefore, gifts, letters, and guests will often arrive at your home in groups of three. However, it is also possible for bad events, like accidents and funerals, to come in threes as well.

Another time people pay attention to superstitions is when they get married. During a wedding, brides must wear or carry “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue”. The old and borrowed things will bring luck to the person who gives them to the bride. The new and blue things will bring good fortune to the bride herself. The next time someone you know is getting married, be sure to recite this phrase.

As it would be unlucky to discuss one more superstition, we will wind things up here. Keep your fingers crossed, and stay lucky!

1.The passage is most probably entitled        .

    A. American’s Bad Luck                 B. Cross-culture and Superstitions

    C. American Superstitions               D. Daily Life in Superstitions

2.The underlined sentence in the second paragraph “It will also raise some eyebrows if you try it.” means        .

    A. when you try it, the dog will raise its eyebrows.

    B. you will make people surprised when you try this trick

    C. only if you raise your eyebrows can the trick work

    D. you will believe in the trick after you try it

3. In American’s view, the number three is a(n)         number.

    A. lucky                B. unlucky          C. special              D. ordinary

4. On the wedding, the bride often uses old and borrowed things so as to          .

    A. save some money for the wedding         

B. bring good luck to the people who give them to the bride

    C. give the good luck to the bride herself

    D. pass the bad luck to others

5. After reading the passage, we may feel it is written in a         tone.

    A. formal               B. serious          C. humorous         D. critical

 

 

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