Question

Scientists have transformed men’s minds into a virtual（虚拟的）woman’s body in an experiment that could throw light upon how humans distinguish themselves form others.

In a study at Barcelona University, men wore a virtual reality headset that allowed them to see and hear the world as a female character. When they looked down, they could even see their new body and clothes.

The “body－swapping” effect was so convincing that the men’s sense of self was transferred into the virtual woman, causing them to react to events in the virtual world they were immersed（沉浸）. “This work opens up another avenue for virtual reality, which is not just to transform your sense of place, but also your sense of self,” said Mel Slater, “If you can temporarily give people the illusion that their bodies are different, then the evidence suggests it also affects their behavior and the way they think. They can have new experiences: a person who is thin can know what it is like to be fat. A man can have an experience of what it’s like to be a woman.”

During the experiment, a “female” approached and hit the face of the character another man was playing. “Their reaction was immediate,” said Slate. “They would take in a quick breath and maybe flinch（退缩）. The more people reported being in the girl’s body, the stronger physical reaction they had.” But in all cases, the feeling was temporary and lasted only as long as the study.

The study shows that our minds have a very fluid picture of our bodies. The research is expected to shed light on the puzzle of how our brain tells the difference between a part of our own body and something else in the wider world. Thus the work might improve the conditions for those who have experienced strokes by placing them in a world that helps them to use their bodies to the full again.

1.How can a man’s mind get into a woman’s body?

A．by distinguishing themselves from women

B．by taking part in an activity actively

C．by wearing a special device（设备）

D．by transforming his sense of place

2.Of the following statements, which we can’t infer from the passage?

A．Men in the experiment can temporarily have the wrong feeling that they are women.

B．When hit, the men in the virtual world will react angrily to it.

C．As soon as the experiment is finished, the men will return to the normal state

D．Probably, this study can be applied to medical fields and benefit humans.

3.What is the author’s intention of writing this passage?

A．to introduce an interesting and advanced study

B．to inform us of the latest development of virtual reality

C．to illustrate the importance of virtual reality

D．to build up our confidence to fight stroke

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.C

2.B

3.A

【解析】

试题分析：文章介绍一个有趣的先进的研究结果。男子戴上特殊的装置就感觉是个女子，这个研究可以应用于医学领域，使患者受益。

1.细节题:从第二段的句子：In a study at Barcelona University, men wore a virtual reality headset that allowed them to see and hear the world as a female character.可知男子戴上特殊的装置就感觉是个女子。选C

2.排除题：从第四段的句子：But in all cases, the feeling was temporary and lasted only as long as the study.可知A和C是对的，从最后一段的句子：Thus the work might improve the conditions for those who have experienced strokes by placing them in a world that helps them to use their bodies to the full again.说明这个研究可以应用于医学领域，使患者受益。另外从第四段的句子：“They would take in a quick breath and maybe flinch（退缩）.可知男子的反应是退缩，不是生气。选B

3.写作意图题:从第一段的句子：Scientists have transformed men’s minds into a virtual（虚拟的）woman’s body in an experiment that could throw light upon how humans distinguish themselves form others.可知介绍一个有趣的先进的研究结果。选A

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点评：文章介绍一个有趣的先进的研究结果。男子戴上特殊的装置就感觉是个女子，这个研究可以应用于医学领域，使患者受益。这类文章结构清晰易懂，。集中考查了句意理解题和细节题，要求考生有较强的细节理解能力。做题时也可以结合自己的生活常识和经验，再通过逻辑推理和判断。