题目内容
13."You get excited about everything because you were born in the summer!"Does that sound like something your grandparents used to say to you?Of course,you're a learned person who doesn't believe in such things.But scientists now say that it might not all be superstition (迷信).
Researchers from Semmelweis University in Hungary recently asked 366university students to fill out a questionnaire.The answers given included things like"My mood often changes for no reason","I love to deal with new projects,even if they're risky",and"I complain a lot".They then compared students'answers to their birthdays.They found that the season of your birth may have some effect on who you are.
Researchers found that people born in the summer were more likely to quickly change between sad and happy emotions.People born in the winter,however,were less likely to become angry.Spring birthdays were more likely to make people overly positive,while people born in autumn were less likely to be depressive (忧郁的).
So,why could the seasons cause such differences?
"Biochemical studies have shown that the season in which you are born affects some monoamine neurotransmitters (单胺类神经递质),"lead researcher Xenia Gonda said in a written statement."This led us to believe that birth season may have a longer-lasting effect."
Monoamine neurotransmitters are given off from neurones (神经元细胞).They affect our emotions.So the researchers believe they might have an effect on the development of our personalities.
Different seasons also have different food and nutrients (养分) to offer.In addition,mothers usually get more physical exercise and enjoy more sunlight in warm seasons than in cold seasons.All these are"environmental factors"which may influence a person's personality,said Gonda.
But the research only included a survey and didn't follow participants over time.More research is needed before a final answer can be given on the connection between season and personality.
Don't worry,though.Even if the connection is proven,it won't mean that your birth month completely decides who you are.Being happy or sad is up to you.
69.The study from Semmelweis University in Hungary intended to prove thatD.
A.a person's birth season might affect their monoamine neurotransmitters
B.monoamine neurotransmitters might be connected to our emotions
C.people's personalities might depend on environmental factors
D.the season of a person's birthday may affect their personality
70.According to the research,people with emotional instability are more likely to be born inB.
A.spring
B.summer
C.autumn
D.winter
71.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?C
A.The season of your birth decides who you are.
B.Physical exercise can change your personality.
C.You can change your personality regardless of your birth season.
D.A lot of research has been done on how someone's birth season affects their personality.
分析 本文主要阐述了通过研究证明人出生的季节可能影响人的个性,但是你还是你自己的主人,具有什么样的个性取决于你自己.
解答 69.答案 D 考查细节辨析题.根据题干关键词SemmelweisUniversity in Hungary找到文章的对应段落是第三段,其中的Theyfound that the season of your birth may have some effect on who you are可知人的生日可能影响个性.故判断选D.
70.答案 B 考查细节辨析题.根据题干关键词people withemotional instability找到文章的对应段落是第三段,其中的第一句Researchersfound that people born in the summer were more likely to quickly change betweensad and happy emotions判断选B.
71.答案 C 考查判断推理题.根据文章倒数第二段的More research is needed beforea final answer can be given on the connection between season and personality排除A和D;根据文章倒数第三段的In addition,mothers usually get morephysical exercise and enjoy more sunlight in warm seasons than in cold seasons.All these are"environmental factors"which may influence a person'spersonality,said Gonda排除B;根据文章的最后一句话Being happy or sad is up to you推断不管你出生在哪个季节,你都能改变你自己的个性,故选C.
点评 科普知识与现代技术是高中课程标准规定的话题之一.此类题材的文章涉及内容广泛,如天文地理、生物医药、发明创造、计算机技术等等.这类文章的总体特点是:科技词汇多,句子结构复杂,理论性强,逻辑严谨.具体说来它有以下几个特点:
1.文章中词汇的意义比较单一、稳定、简明,不带感情色彩,具有单一性和准确性的特点.
2.句子结构较复杂,语法分析较困难.为了描述一个客观事物,严密地表达自己的思想,作者经常会使用集多种语法现象于一体的长句.
3.常使用被动语态,尤其是一些惯用被动句式.
4.科技环保类文章在高考英语试题中出现的频率最高,一直是高考的主要测试内容,此类文章一般为说明文,但也常常夹杂着叙述和议论,并经常出现一些较新的科技名词或术语.着重从不同侧面考查学生筛选、提取、推断信息的能力.考生若经常阅读英语报刊,具备丰富的课外知识,并积累一定的时新词汇,对解读此类文章会大有帮助.

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Farmers all over the world know the(40)B of the seasons.They know that there is a season to plant and a season to(41)D; everything must be done in its own time.(42)B the rain pours down,stopping all(43)Aactivities,farmers lift their(44)C to the heavens and smile.Despite the inconvenience,they know that the rain(45)A the nourishment ( 营养) their crops need to grow and flourish ( 繁荣).The rains in the month of April(46)B the beautiful flowers in the month of May.
But this ancient truth tells us(47)D that-it is an(48)B message of hope to all who experience tragedy in life.A broken relationship with one can(49)A the door to a new friendship with another.A(50)C job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there.A(51)A dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future.(52)D this:Darkness may last for a night,but it will never overcome
the(53)B of the morning.When you are in a(54)Cof sorrow,don't be depressed,because a season of joy may be just(55)A.
36.A.winds | B.showers | C.labors | D.seeds |
37.A.from | B.out | C.into | D.forth |
38.A.happiness | B.sadness | C.weakness | D.calmness |
39.A.succeed | B.fail | C.believe | D.result |
40.A.change | B.importance | C.difference | D.choice |
41.A.rest | B.sow | C.gather | D.harvest |
42.A.As | B.Although | C.For | D.When |
43.A.outdoor | B.usual | C.normal | D.favorite |
44.A.hands | B.eyebrows | C.faces | D.arms |
45.A.provides | B.makes | C.takes | D.produces |
46.A.give way to | B.give rise to | C.make room for | D.take advantage of |
47.A.less than | B.rather than | C.other than | D.more than |
48.A.impressive | B.invaluable | C.interesting | D.instructive |
49.A.open up | B.hold up | C.set up | D.make up |
50.A.good | B.part-time | C.lost | D.permanent |
51.A.broken | B.wonderful | C.wild | D.pleasant |
52.A.Suppose | B.Imagine | C.Mind | D.Remember |
53.A.peace | B.light | C.arrival | D.darkness |
54.A.sense | B.situation | C.season | D.mood |
55.A.around the corner | B.in the way | C.beyond your reach | D.to the point |
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A. | anything | B. | everything | C. | something | D. | nothing |