We can achieve knowledge either actively or passively(被动地). We achieve it actively by direct experience, by testing and proving an idea, or by reasoning.

We achieve knowledge passively by being told by someone else. Most of the learning that takes place in the classroom and the kind that happens when we watch TV or read newspapers or magazines is passive. Although we are used to passive learning, it’s not surprising that we depend on it in our everyday communication with friends and co-workers.

Unfortunately, passive learning has a serious problem. It makes us tend to accept what we are told even when it is rumor (谣言).

Did you ever play the game Rumor? It begins when one person writes down a message but doesn’t show it to anyone. Then the person whispers it, word for word, to another person. That person, in turn, whispers it to still another, and so on. Then the last person writes down the message word for word as he or she hears it. Then the two written statements are compared. Typically, the original message has changed.

That’s what happens in daily life. The simple fact that people repeat a story in their own words changes the story. Then, too, most people listen imperfectly. And many enjoy adding their own feelings to a story, trying to improve it, marking it with their own personal style. Yet those who hear it think they know.

This process is also found among scholars and authors: A statement of opinion by one writer may be re-stated as fact by another, who may in turn be quoted by yet another; and this process may continue, unless it occurs to someone to question the facts on which the original writer based his opinion or to challenge the interpretation he placed upon those facts.

According to the passage, passive learning may occur when a person is _______.

A. doing a medical experiment          B. solving a math problem

  C. watching news on TV               D. doing scientific reasoning

The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. active learning     B. knowledge    C. communication       D. passive learning

The author mentions the game Rumor to show that _____.

  A. a message may be changed when being passed on

  B. a message should be delivered in different ways

  C. people may have problems with their sense of hearing  

D. people tend not to believe in what they know as rumor

What can we infer from the passage?

  A. Active learning is less important.

  B. Passive learning may not be dependable.

  C. Active learning occurs more frequently.

  D. Passive learning is not found among scholars.

We can achieve knowledge either actively or passively(被动地).We achieve it actively by direct experience, by testing and proving an idea, or by reasoning.

We achieve knowledge passively by being told by someone else.Most of the learning that takes place in the classroom and the kind that happens when we watch TV or read newspapers or magazines is passive.Conditioned as we are to passive learning, it’s not surprising that we depend on it in our everyday communication with friends and co-workers.

Unfortunately, passive learning has a serious problem.It makes us tend to accept what we are told even when it is little more than hearsay and rumor(谣言).

Did you ever play the game Rumor? It begins when one person writes down a message but doesn’t show it to anyone.Then the person whispers it, word for word, to another person.That person, in turn, whispers it to still another, and so on, through all the people playing the game.The last person writes down the message word for word as he or she hears it.Then the two written statements are compared.Typically, the original message has changed.

That’s what happens in daily life.The simple fact that people repeat a story in their own words changes the story.Then, too, most people listen imperfectly.And many enjoy adding their own creative touch to a story, trying to improve on it, stamping(打上标记)it with their own personal style.Yet those who hear it think they know.

This process is also found among scholars and authors: A statement of opinion by one writer may be restated as a fact by another, who may in turn be quoted by yet another; and this process may continue, unless it occurs to someone to question the facts on which the original writer based his opinion or to challenge the interpretation he placed upon those facts.

According to the passage, passive learning may occur in _______.

     A.doing a medical experiment    B.solving a math problem

     C.visiting an exhibition          D.doing scientific reasoning

The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to _____.

     A.active learning        B.knowledge

     C.communication        D.passive learning

The author mentions the game Rumor to show that _____.

     A.a message may be changed when being passed on

     B.a message should be delivered in different ways

     C.people may have problems with their sense of hearing

     D.people tend not to believe in what they know as rumor

What can we infer from the passage?

     A.Active learning is less important.       

       B.Passive learning may not be reliable.

     C.Active learning occurs more frequently.    

       D.Passive learning is not found among scholars.

We can achieve knowledge either actively or passively(被动地). We achieve it actively by direct experience, by testing and proving an idea, or by reasoning.

We achieve knowledge passively by being told by someone else. Most of the learning that takes place in the classroom and the kind that happens when we watch TV or read newspapers or magazines is passive. Conditioned as we are to passive learning, it’s not surprising that we depend on it in our everyday communication with friends and co-workers.

Unfortunately, passive learning has a serious problem. It makes us tend to accept what we are told even when it is little more than hearsay and rumor(谣言).

Did you ever play the game Rumor? It begins when one person writes down a message but doesn’t show it to anyone. Then the person whispers it, word for word, to another person. That person, in turn, whispers it to still another, and so on, through all the people playing the game. The last person writes down the message word for word as he or she hears it. Then the two written statements are compared. Typically, the original message has changed.

That’s what happens in daily life. The simple fact that people repeat a story in their own words changes the story. Then, too, most people listen imperfectly. And many enjoy adding their own creative touch to a story, trying to improve on it, stamping(打上标记)it with their own personal style. Yet those who hear it think they know.

This process is also found among scholars and authors: A statement of opinion by one writer may be re-stated as fact by another, who may in turn be quoted by yet another; and this process may continue, unless it occurs to someone to question the facts on which the original writer based his opinion or to challenge the interpretation he placed upon those facts.

48. According to the passage, passive learning may occur in _______.

   A. doing a medical experiment

   B. solving a math problem

   C. visiting an exhibition

   D. doing scientific reasoning

49. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refers to _____.

   A. active learning

   B. knowledge

   C. communication

   D. passive learning

50. The author mentions the game Rumor to show that _____.

   A. a message may be changed when being passed on

   B. a message should be delivered in different ways

   C. people may have problems with their sense of hearing

   D. people tend not to believe in what they know as rumor

51. What can we infer from the passage?

   A. Active learning is less important.

   B. Passive learning may not be reliable.

   C. Active learning occurs more frequently.

   D. Passive learning is not found among scholars.

信息匹配(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

  首先,请阅读下列应用文:

A.Discover

Newsmagazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modern science, written for the educated general reader. Published by Disney Magazine Publishing CO., Discover tells many of the same stories professionals read in Scientific American. A truly delightful family science magazine, each issue brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.

  

B. WORLD TRAVEL

This weekly magazine can bring the world to your home. Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine, full of color photographs, is your window on the world.

C.Self

Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc., Self is a handbook devoted to women’s overall physical and mental health. Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”, in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non-models and the “Eat-Right Road Map”, with tips on how to eat properly.

  

D.FOREIGN PARTS

The weekly magazine tells what you need to know if you’re thinking of traveling. Helpful advice on what to pack and what to buy once you’re there. Lots of colour photos to help you choose the best hotel, the cheapest flights and a special guide to different climates each week.

 

E. Wired

This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer, business, design and education industries. Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc, Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.

  

F. EUROPE NEWS

The weekly magazine keeps you in touch with what’s happening. Filled with facts and figures about almost everything you can think of, plus articles by our regular writers on the week’s most interesting new stories. Special back page sums up the news for the busy readers.

请阅读以下读者的信息,然后匹配读者和他/她最适合的杂志:

61. Bill travels a lot when he was younger. Now that he has stopped his work, he enjoys reading about foreign people, places and customs even if he has already visited that part of the world.

62. Emi is a university student studying Italian and Politics. She doesn’t have much time to read anything very detailed but she is looking for something with plenty of news and information.

63. Ben serves as an assistant to the general manager of an American company in Los Angeles. He is very interested in management and the use of high technology.

64. Up till now Brigitte has never traveled far so this year she has decided to go abroad for the first time. The travel agent suggests that she should read about various countries first before choosing her holiday.

65. Susan likes shopping. She is interested in buying clothes and she needs to be offered advice on clothes.

 

根据短文内容,从下框的A---F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余项。

Bill,Emy,Ben,Brigitte和Susan五个人想购买杂志。阅读下面六本杂志(A、B、C、D、E和F ) 的介绍,选出符合各人需要的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。

注意: 该题要求做在答题卡上。选择E,则涂黑A+B, 选择F,则涂黑A+C

1.Bill travels a lot when he was younger.Now that he has stopped his work,he enjoys reading about foreign people,places and customs even if he has already visited that part of the world.

2. 

Emy is a university student studying Italian and Politics.She doesn’t have much time to read anything very detailed but she is looking for something with plenty of news and information.

3.Ben serves as an assistant to the general manager of an American company in Los Angeles.He is very interested in management and the use of high technology.

4.

Up till now Brigitte has never traveled far so this year she has decided to go abroad for the first time.The travel agent suggests that she should read about various countries first before choosing her holiday.

5.Susan likes shopping.She is interested in buying clothes and she needs to be offered advice on clothes.

 

A.Discover

   News magazine of science devoted to the wonders and stories of modem science,written for the educated general reader.Published by Disney Magazine Publishing CO.,Discover tells many of the same stories professionals read in Scientific American.A truly delightful family science magazine,each issue brings to light new and newsworthy topics to make dinnertime and water-cooler conversations interesting.

B.World Travel

   This weekly magazine can bring the world to your home.Have you ever wondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast? Did you know that the Sahara Desert is getting bigger every year? This fascinating magazine,full of color photographs,is your window to the world.

C.Self

   Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc.,Self is a handbook devoted to women’s overall physical and mental health.Every issue contains usable articles such as “Style Lab”.in which wearable clothes are mixed and matched on non—models and the “Eat—Right Road Map”.with tips on how to eat properly.

D.Foreign Parts   

   The weekly magazine tells what you need to know if you’re thinking of traveling.Helpful advice on what to pack and what to buy once you’re there.Lots of color photos to help you choose the best hotel, the cheapest flights and a special guide to different climates each week.

E.Wired

    This magazine is designed for leaders in the field of information engineering including top managers and professionals in the computer,business,design and education industries.Published by Conde Nast Publications Inc,Wired often carries articles on how technology changes people’s lives.

F.Europe News

   The weekly magazine keeps you in touch with what’s happening.Filled with facts and figures about almost everything you can think of, plus articles by our regular writers on the week’s most interesting news stories.Special back page sums up the news for the busy readers.

 

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