Question

【题目】I fondly remember road trips as a child, sitting in the sunny backseat of my mom's car, daydreaming about other worlds and fantastic adventures. As I’ve grown older, my daydreams have become increasingly occupied less with fantasy but more with the reality of my past and future. Nearly everyone daydreams about their future and reflects nostalgically (念旧地) or negatively on moments of the past. These moments can provide inspiration, but if you spend too much time daydreaming in this fashion, you may be reducing your success in the present.

If you've ever planned a vacation, you're familiar with the impatient days tapping at your desk, dreaming of the lazy, relaxing days to come. Unfortunately, sometimes you end up comparing the real vacation to your imagined one, and it doesn't live up to the standard. Reflecting nostalgically on the past can also prevent present enjoyment. It is equally fun to reflect on past achievements or fun events, but it's possible to be so consumed with happy memories that you miss opportunities to create more.

We've all made mistakes that we’re ashamed of；reflecting on them is an important step in correcting those mistakes and becoming a better person. But dwelling（细想）too long on your past can also be negative. If you dwell too long on a past mistake, you can begin to equate（使等同）yourself with your past and feel farther away from the person you want to be. Train your brain to think quickly about the past and future, and take only the information and inspiration that you need in order to be the best person you can without resting on your glory moments or your mistakes.

If your identity is not dependent on the past or future, every experience is new and every day is a blank page for you to write. A fun mental exercise is to always tell yourself that you’re experiencing things for the first time. So take advantage of each moment you’re given.

【1】What does the author think of daydreaming?

A. It's the favorite for many kids. B. It can lead to fantastic adventures.

C. It's the major source of inspiration. D. It has both strengths and weaknesses.

【2】What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A. Past achievements strongly influence us.

B. It's important to be patient with our present life.

C. Daydreaming may make the present disappointing.

D. Reflecting nostalgically on the past brings us no pleasure.

【3】What should we avoid doing according to Paragraph 3?

A. Reflecting on the past. B. Resting on our past experiences.

C. Thinking about our past mistakes. D. Feeling ashamed of our past mistakes.

【4】What's the author's purpose in writing the text?

A. To tell about her childhood. B. To tell how to let go the past.

C. To suggest we focus on the present. D. To encourage us to learn from mistakes.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】 D

【2】 C

【3】 B

【4】 C

【解析】

这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章通过作者的经历，说明了我们不应该沉浸在幻想和过去，应该活在当下。

【1】推理判断题。答案定位在第一段Nearly everyone daydreams about their future and reflects nostalgically (念旧地) or negatively on moments of the past.可知幻想很正常，但是这样做既有好处，也有坏处，故选D。

【2】推理判断题。答案定位在第二段Unfortunately, sometimes you end up comparing the real vacation to your imagined one, and it doesn't live up to the standard.可知幻想可能会让我们现在的生活显得令人失望，故选C。

【3】细节理解题。答案定位在第三段Train your brain to think quickly about the past and future, and take only the information and inspiration that you need in order to be the best person you can without resting on your glory moments or your mistakes.可知我们不能长时间沉浸于过去的经历，故选B。

【4】写作意图题。根据文章内容，可知通过作者的经历，说明了我们不应该沉浸在幻想和过去，应该活在当下，故选C。

做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据。例如：小题1，答案定位在第一段Nearly everyone daydreams about their future and reflects nostalgically (念旧地) or negatively on moments of the past.可知幻想很正常，但是这样做既有好处，也有坏处，故选D。