题目内容
8.There's always that one student who never speaks.They constantly stare down at the desk or their work,afraid to direct their eyes else.Occasionally,they'll glance your way but only to look back down again.It is clear from their body language that the student is uncomfortable,but there's no way in making him feel at home.The timidity (胆小,羞怯) and the vulnerability(脆弱) in his eyes say all that needs to be said.Though this student is an extreme example of an introvert(内向的人),there are still students like the student mentioned above.I know that one of this kind hide in the shadows of each of the world's classrooms.
In some countries,this little boy may swift through life successful,wealthy,and content with his life.However,the introvert cannot find comfort in America where there are outgoing,socially confident people,talking,shouting,and laughing for the world to hear.
America is a nation of those who peak freely.In fact,one of the most prized clauses of our Constitution is the freedom of speech.There is nothing we love more than the right to speak as we please,so much so that the burning of the American flag is a protected speech.Though it is looked down upon,the person who burnt the flag will not deserve a punishment of any kind.It's legal.
What seems to not be legal,however,is shyness.In a nation full of discussion,those who fear of speaking will not get by.In my high school,for example,teachers often hold Socratic Seminars of class discussion where students are expected to voice their opinions.Stressing the fact that what is said does not have to be correct,teachers encourage students to speak up.Most of the grades in my classes,in fact,rely heavily on participation.
Personally,I dislike public speaking.Class discussion where students mention repeated points over and over again is not my strength,but I must force myself to raise my voice.If I don't,often times there are other people talking for me.
Gradually I realized something else.Speaking stimulates the mind,enhances one's thoughts,and establishes a sense of confidence that wouldn't otherwise have been instigated.It may be uncomfortable and it may be embarrassing,but it's all worthwhile in the end.
Although I stress the importance of social confidence,it is not unheard of to see introverts stand out in various activities.In college,for example,they would be studying rather than spending the day with friends.They would be seen in a library rather than at a social event.Although these types of students lack the outgoing personality,they do not always lack the motivation and desire to succeed.Often times,the introverts will gather to form a friend group.Their happiness is from what brings them pleasure,and if they are content without speaking their mind,so be it.
61.We can learn from the passage is thatA.
A.it is not uncommon that in each of the world's classrooms there is an introvert
B.introverts swift through life successful and stand out in various activities in any country
C.the writer's grades are not high because he dislikes public speaking
D.from the writer's point,only when the introverts speak their mind can they succeed and gain happiness
62.What attitude does the writer hold towards introverts?A
A.Positive
B.Negative
C.Neutral
D.Not Clear
63.which of the following words can replace the underlined word----instigated in paragraph 7?B
A.brought about
B.inspired
C.withdrawn
D.escaped
64.Which would be the best title for the passage?C
A.Introverts hidden in the shadows
B.Success of introverts
C.Speak for the speechless
D.Spe ak out,the speechless.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了世上有许多内向的人,虽然不爱说话,也有自己的朋友圈,不应该被人轻视.
解答 61.A.细节理解题.根据第一段There's always that one student who never speaks.They constantly stare down at the desk or their work,afraid to direct their eyes else可知每个教室都会有一个内向的人;故选A.
62.A.推理判断题.根据最后一段Although these types of students lack the outgoing personality,they do not always lack the motivation and desire to succeed.Often times,the introverts will gather to form a friend group可知作者对内向的人的态度是积极的;故选A.
63.B.词义猜测题.根据文章Speaking stimulates the mind,enhances one's thoughts,and establishes a sense of confidence that wouldn't otherwise have been instigated,说话能激发思想,增强思想,建立信心,而这种信心本来就不会被鼓动起来;可知意为鼓舞的;故选B.
64.C.推理判断题.根据最后一段Although these types of students lack the outgoing personality,they do not always lack the motivation and desire to succeed.Often times,the introverts will gather to form a friend group可知这篇文章最好的题目是内向的人的语言;故选C.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.
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