题目内容
17.If you don't have a college degree,you're at greater risk of developing memory problems or even Alzheimer's (老年痴呆).Education plays a key role in lifelong memory performance and risk for mental disorder,and it's well documented that those with a college degree possess a cognitive(认知的) advantage over those less educated in middle and old age.Now,a large national study from Brandeis University published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry shows that those with less schooling can significantly make up for poorer education by frequently engaging in mental exercises such as word games,puzzles,reading,and lectures.
"The lifelong benefits of higher education for memory in later life are quite impressive,but we do not clearly understand how and why these effects last so long,"said lead author Margie Lachman,a psychologist.She suggested that higher education may encourage lifelong interest in cognitive efforts,while those with less education may not engage as frequently in mental exercises that help keep the memory agile (敏捷地).
But education early in adulthood does not appear to be the only route to maintain your memory.The study found that intellectual activities undertaken regularly made a difference."Among individuals with low education,those who are engaged in reading,writing,attending lectures,doing word games or puzzles once a week or more had memory scores similar to people with more education,"said Lachman.
The study,called Midlife in the United States,assessed 3,343men and women between the ages of 32and 84with an average age of 56years.Almost 40percent of the participants had at least a 4-year college degree.The researchers evaluated how the participants performed in two cognitive areas,verbal (言语的)memory and executive function---brain processes involved in planning,abstract thinking and cognitive flexibility.Participants were given a series of tests,including tests of verbal fluency,word recall,and backward counting.
As expected,those with higher education said they engaged in cognitive activities more often and also did better on the memory tests,but some with lower education also did well,explained Lachman.
"The findings are promising because they suggest there may be ways to level the playing field for those with lower educational achievement,and protect those at greatest risk for memory declines,"said Lachman."Although we can not rule out the possibility that those who have better memories are the ones who take on more activities,the evidence is consistent with cognitive plasticity (可塑性),and suggests some degree of personal control over cognitive functioning in adulthood by adopting an intellectually active lifestyle."
72.What is the text mainly about?C
A.Higher education has a better cognitive advantage.
B.Better memories result from college degree.
C.Cognitive activity does good to one's mind.
D.Poor education has more risk of memory declines.
73.According to the result of Margie Lachman's study,we can conclude thatD.
A.education is responsible for the lifelong memory performance and risk for mental disorder
B.education early in adulthood can be the only route to maintain your memory
C.those with higher education did better on the memory tests than those with lower education
D.an intellectually active lifestyle does help to maintain your memory
74.What do we know about the study called Midlife?B
A.Participants each were given a battery to test their memory.
B.The average age of the participants are 56years old.
C.Participants had to perform in one of the two cognitive areas.
D.One in four of the participants had a 4-year college degree.
75.Why are the findings of the Lachman's study promising?A
A.The lower educated may have the same opportunities to keep up memory.
B.We may have ways to cure the people who have memory declines.
C.Adopting a different lifestyle can control cognitive functioning.
D.We can find out the possibility to have better memories.
分析 本文主要讲了患老年痴呆风险性的大小与人的受教育程度高低有关.
解答 CDBA
72.C 主旨大意题.本文主要讲了患老年痴呆风险性的大小与人的受教育程度高低有关,故C项符合题意.
73.D 推理判断题.从文章第四段第一句话But education early in adulthood does not appear to be the only route to maintain your memory.可知B项是错误的;从文章的第二、三段可知 C 项错误;A 项的education is responsible for the lifelong memory performance 是正确的,而 risk for mental disorder的说法是错误的.故选D项.
74.B 细节理解题.由文章倒数第三段第一句话The study,called Midlife in the United States,assessed 3,343men and women between the ages of 32and 84with an average age of 56years.可知参与者平均年龄56岁.
75.A 细节理解题.由文章最后一段第一句话"The findings are promising because they suggest there may be ways to level the playing field for those with lower educational achievement,and protect those at greatest risk for memory declines,"可知低受教育者在保持记忆方面有同等机会,故答案为A.
点评 做阅读时经常犯错的主要原因是,仅凭读过文章后残留在脑海中的一丝印象来勾选答案,这样便很容易掉入出题人故意设布下的题目陷阱.所谓阅读理解,对于题目的理解一定要忠实于原文,因此,每一道题都应该与原文作全面的对比与核查,再得出答案.也就是说,阅读理解的每一道题目,在原文都应该有明确的出处,我们把这一出处叫做原文相关句,(1)排除与原文相关句主题不一致的选项(2)排除与原文相关句态度相反的选项 (3)排除用于过于极端或负面的选项(4)注意结合文章主旨和主题去排除.
A.What are SIGs? B.What types of memberships are available? C.Who can join IATEFL China? D.What and where is IATEFL China? E.What links does IATEFL China have? F.What happens at the Annual Conference? |
It is based in Tonghua City,Jilin Province of the People's Republic of China and is managed by the President of the association.Other office staff include the General Secretary,the International Affairs Administrator,the Membership Secretary,the Newsletter Distribution,and the General Assistant.
77.B
You can join as a full member and receive the association's newsletter six times per year,two free publications,free membership to one SIG (Special Interest Group),discounts on publications,reduced conference registration fees,and voting rights.
There are also special membership packages for institutional members and for members of IATEFL China's associates (basic members).
By the end of this year,members of IATEFL China can benefit from the special rights provided by the mother organization (IATEFL) at some rate.
78.F
This is the most important event in the association's calendar and takes place each year in August somewhere in China.It is attended by around 800 delegates each year and includes plenary sessions by eminent practitioners,a large number of workshops,talks and round table discussions given by able speakers,as ELT Exhibition and Pre-Conference Events organized by Special Interest Groups.
79.A
Members can join any number of the 10 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) including:FLT Teaching & Learning Policy; FLT Curriculum & Syllabus Study; Coherence Research on Primary-secondary School and Secondary-Tertiary Transition; Primary School Classroom Instruction Model; Secondary School Classroom Instruction Model; Modern IT in FLT; Applied Linquistics; FL Learning Strategies; FL Teacher Development and Training; FL Textbook,Materials and Teaching Aids Design.
80.E
IATEFL China has associate agreements with other teachers'associations throughout the world.Among other things,there are usual agreements to exchange newsletters and to provide a speaker to attend each other's conference at least once every year.More so,committee members from IATEFL China are willing to attend the conferences,meetings,etc.of related associations upon invitation.
A.German 202 | B.Modern European History | C.Business management |
*Intermediate language program *5 nights(Tue一Sat) *Class Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm *Covers both language and also provides introduction to German culture +German 101 is required for admission *Cost; 1,100 | *non-academic introduction tO European history *3 nights per week (Mon-Wed) *Class Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm *Focuses on historic sites of Europe along with basic introduction to German and French languages *Cost:900 | *Business skills program *5 nights per week (Tue一Sat) *Class Time: 8:30pm一11:30pm *Learn all you need to know to run your own business Course ideal for a current business owner or someone thinking about starting their own business *Cost:1,600 |
D.Human Resources 101 | E.Introductory Economics. | F.Japanese |
*Introduction to Human Resource management *5 days/night a week (Tue一Sat) *Class Time: 9:30am一12:30pm OR 6:30pm-9:30pm *provides practical guidance to improve your ability to handle your employees;includes negotiation and conflict settlement | *covets the basics required for senior high school and first year university economics study *Twice weekly(Mon&Thu) *Class Time: 8:30pm--9:30pm *TeXt-books included in course fee.Recognized by all major national universities *Cost:600 | *introductory course to Japanese language *5 nights a week.(Mon--Fri) *Class Time: 7:30pm一10:30pm *recognized by all national into Second year Japanese courses *Cost:1,700 |
46.Jason Smith--graduated from high school last year and is now working as a Sales assistant in a supermarket.Wants to get promoted but he needs to have better skills at managing people to achieve this.Works from 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm Monday to Friday.D
47.Julie Bender--is planning to travel to Europe next year and is interested in finding out more about some of the places she is planning to visit or learning a European language.Prefers to study after she finishes work at 6 pm rather than or weekends.B
48.Hymen Nerdstrom-a senior high school student who needs a course that will help improve at least one of his weakest subjects,modem history and economics.Finishes school each weekday at 5 pm.Every Tuesday and Thursday evening has football practice until 7 pm.E
49.Ron Woods--works in a music shop Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.Is interested in taking a course that will give him the skill to successfully run business of his own.Also plays in a band every Sunday night which he must attend.C
50.Jill Seaweed-left school without graduating 5 years ago,but is now interested in continuing her education,Is interested in history and languages and wants a course that will not only help her learn more about either topic but will also help her to get accepted into university.F.
A.The comparison between renewable energy and nuclear energy B.The benefits and risks of using nuclear energy C.The reason for keeping nuclear power D.The panic caused by the leak of radiation E.The main energy source and its problems F.An ideal energy and the proportion it accounts for |
One of the consequences of the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan on 11March was,of course,a leak of radiation at the Fukushima nuclear power station on the country's east coast.Soon afterwards,all the people living within twenty kilometres of the plant were told to leave because of the danger from the radiation.
77.B
The pros and cons of nuclear power always come up in debates about how the world should produce the energy it needs.Those who think the risks are too great can obviously use Chernobyl-and now Fukushima-in their argument,while also pointing out that nuclear waste stays radioactive for hundreds of years,and asking what might happen if terrorists ever chose to attack a nuclear power plant.Those who support nuclear power point out that a very small amount of nuclear fuel can create a huge amount of energy,and that unlike the burning of fossil fuels such as oil,coal and natural gas,nuclear power stations don't contribute to global warming by pushing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
78.E
Most of the world's energy currently comes from fossil fuels,but this can't go on forever.As well as the problem of global warming there is the simple fact that the Earth has a limited amount of these resources.They will eventually run out-although there is a lot of disagreement about when that might be.
79.F
Apart from nuclear power,which currently provides less than 10% of the world's energy,the other alternative is energy from renewable sources.These include hydropower,biofuels (made mostly from crops),wind power and solar power,and together they currently provide around 15% of the world's energy.Some scientists think renewable energy is the great hope for the future-not only because it won't run out but also because it is less risky than nuclear power and produces far fewer greenhouse gases than burning fossil fuels.
80.C
Other scientists,however,believe we will never produce enough renewable energy to fill the gap when fossil fuels begin to run out.That is why,even while watching the very worrying events in Japan,they argue that nuclear power will always have to be part of the solution to the world's energy problems.
A. | Bennett gives this thrilling account of the virtues of America and the many brave men and women who have made it the powerful nation it is today.The tale of human struggle and victory captures what is unique about America. | |
B. | Filled with stories of the heroes and virtues,this book presents stories and poems that show children what it means to be an American,so this book is a national popular one and the best seller of the year. | |
C. | The book intends to inspire children to find heroes in their lives,such as Jackie Robinson,Abraham Lincoln and this book also includes tales about everyday people,such as a young boy who goes in search of an angel to watch over him,only to find that he has one---his mother. | |
D. | This collection of stories will help children develop their most important quality,character and includes stories from the Bible,and from sources as diverse as well-known fairy tales,the philosophy of Plato,the poetry of Robert Frost and Aesop's fables. | |
E. | This book is a treasury of timeless stories which teach young people the importance of showing virtues in one's daily life.It is a perfect gift for graduation or other special occasions.Well-known works from Aesop,Dickens and Shakespeare are presented to teach virtues. | |
F. | This inspiring book offers examples of good and bad,right and wrong in great works from literature and in stories from history.Organized by stages along life journey,these stories serve as reference on moral compass,guiding the readers through challenges in their life. |
46.This great book by Bennett guides the kids to find heroes in their lives through a collection of stories.Also it just tells us stories about common people as heroes,which is very instructive.So it is very popular among the kids.C
47.Drawn from familiar western history as well as a wide selection of tales from Asia,Africa,and Latin America,the stories are great,designed to inspire as well as instructive.This book is a good guide that will help family members meet the challenges of life at any age.F
48.Bennett will make you feel terrific about America.The big topic of politics and war reclaim the place they used to enjoy in the old histories.He never misses the chance to tell a good story.He has an eye for the strange and the surprising about America.A
49.This book is well-received for children in America,because it is full of stories and poems to tell our kids how to be a hero and what virtues they should have,which can be their moral compass to their life and that will mean a lot to be American kids.B
50.Bennett selected stories and poems to teach young people the importance of virtues in their daily life,which is really a perfect gift for graduation or other special occasions.This book belongs on every young person's bookshelf.E.