题目内容
16.What exactly is intelligence?There aren't any easy answers.Despite the progress that has been made in genetics and psychology,human intelligence has remained one of the most controversial areas of modern science until now and the discovery of a gene linked to intelligence has made the experts think again.Robert Plomin of the Institute of Psychiatry in London and his colleagues in the US have been looking into genetic make-up.From their research,they have discovered that a slightly different gene is more common in those with a high IQ.Plomin analyzed DNA from two groups of 51 children aged between 6and 15.What he found was that the first group had an IQ of 136,putting them in the top 5% of the population,while the other group had an average IQ of 103.An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question,while only 16% in the second group did.However,there is a lot more research to be done and Plomin himself is cautious at this early stage.He suggests that there are probably many genes that contribute to intelligence,rather than just one.
Several studies have shown a strong link between IQ and career success,although some psychologists remain unconvinced about this.Professor Michael Rowe,who has written a book called Genius Explained,is one of these."The people with the highest IQs are not usually the ones who do best in their careers."
Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence,IQ isn't everything.Many alternative views have been put forward recently.One example is the idea of multiple intelligences,which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner.This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory,including creativity and communication skills as relevant factors in intelligence.
Tony Buzan,brain expert and author of Master your Memory,is enthusiastic about this belief,arguing that true geniuses do indeed appear to combine high levels of each type of intelligence.He lists Alexander the Great,Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein as examples.At the same time,Buzan believes that everyone can develop their intelligence,only if they take the trouble to exercise their brain.Perhaps there's hope for us all!
32.What does the underlined word"This"in Paragraph 4 refer to?B
A.The development of intelligence
B.The idea of multiple intelligences
C.IQ isn't everything for intelligence
D.Alternative views have been put forward
33.Why does the author use data in Paragraph 2?C
A.To make a suggestion.
B.To draw a conclusion.
C.To prove an idea.
D.To give an example.
34.What can we learn from the passage?B
A.Robert Plomin confirms genes have something in common.
B.Howard Gardner thinks intelligence includes various factors.
C.Michael Rowe approves of a strong link between IQ and career.
D.Tony Buzan agrees geniuses exercise brain to improve intelligence.
35.What might be the best title of the passage?D
A.The relationship between genes and intelligence
B.IQ benefits a lot from high intelligence
C.How to develop intelligence
D.What makes intelligence.
分析 本文是一篇故事类阅读.文章主要介绍了什么是智力,这个话题是现代科学最有争议的话题之一.简单说明了智力并不只是受一个方面的影响.
解答 32-35 BCBD
32.B.细节理解题.根据"One example is the idea of multiple intelligences,which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner.This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory,"可知This是指多元智力.故选B.
33.C.细节理解题.根据"An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question,while only 16% in the second group did."可知作者使用数据是为了证明他的观点.故选C.
34.B.推理判断题.根据"Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence,IQ isn't everything.Many alternative views have been put forward recently.One example is the idea of multiple intelligences,which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner"可知Howard Gardner认为智力包括很多因素.故选B.
35.D.主旨大意题.纵览全文并根据"What exactly is intelligence?There aren't any easy answers."可知文章主要介绍了什么是智力这个话题.故选D.
点评 本文是一篇故事类阅读.文章主要介绍了什么是智力这个话题.此类题型主要考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力.细节理解题是针对文中某个细节、某句话或某部分具体内容设置问题,所以在做细节理解题时要结合原文和提干有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,再结合选项选出正确答案.在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要联系上下文根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.在做主旨大意题时考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点,确定主旨.