题目内容
13.Researchers have studied the placebo(安慰剂) effects for many years.But there are still many unanswered questions.Why is a placebo effective?Mostly,researchers have looked at the placebo effects on physical health.However,a research team in Sweden has produced some interesting findings about the emotional effects of placebos.The team performed a series of experiments.First the researchers showed a group of people unpleasant pictures,like pictures of dead bodies.The people rated(划分等级) how they felt after seeing the pictures.They gave the highest number to the pictures that gave them the worst feelings.The researchers then gave the people a calming drug.They told the people that the calming drug would decrease the unpleasant feelings from the pictures.When the team showed the pictures again,the people said that they felt much calmer.
The following day,the researchers gave the people unpleasant pictures to look at again.Then,they gave them drugs.However,this time they gave them a placebo instead of the calming drug.The placebo was nothing but salt and water.But the people did not know this.
After taking the placebo,the people's ratings still changed.Their unpleasant feelings decreased by almost 30%.It seemed that taking the placebo made them feel calmer.In the experiment,the scientists also used special equipment to look at their brains.The results showed that the brains'emotional centers were calmer after the people took the placebo.
Dr Predrag Petrovic managed the experiment.He said,"The placebo changes what we expect.When we expect that something unpleasant should become less unpleasant,it really does."
32.What was special about the research carried out by the Swedish researchers?D
A.It was about the placebo effects on physical health.
B.It tested the effects of placebos through experiments.
C.It answered many questions about placebo effects.
D.It explored the emotional effects of placebo.
33.When the people took the placebo,they probably thoughtC.
A.they were cheated
B.they got salt and water
C.they got calming drugs again
D.they took more effective drugs.
34.Why did the researchers look at the people's brains?B
A.To find out why they felt uncomfortable.
B.To see the change in emotional centers.
C.To see how emotional centers were formed.
D.To see the effects of unpleasant pictures on brains.
35.What can we infer from the last but one paragraph?C
A.Placebos have no emotional effects.
B.It's easier to decrease emotional pain.
C.Placebos may decrease emotional pain
D.It's difficult to judge emotional pain.
分析 本文主要讲述了科学家对安慰剂的新的研究成果,成果显示安慰剂对人的情感有很大的影响.
解答 32.D 细节题.根据文章第一段内容However,a research team in Sweden has produced some interesting findings about the emotional effects of placebos.瑞典一研究团队研究对情感安慰剂有了有趣的发现,故选D
33.C 细节题.根据文章第三段内容Then,they gave them drugs.However,this time they gave them a placebo instead of the calming drug.当人们再次得到他们以为的镇定药时,其实他们得到的是安慰剂,结合选项,故选C
34.B 细节题.根据文章第三段内容In the experiment,the scientists also used special equipment to look at their brains.The results showed that the brains'emotional centers were calmer after the people took the placebo 实验中,科学家用特殊的设备查看人们的大脑,结果显示服用了安慰剂的人们的大脑的情感中心更加的静定,结合选项,故选B
35.C 细节题.根据文章内容Their unpleasant feelings decreased by almost 30%.It seemed that taking the placebo made them feel calmer.在服用了安慰剂之后人们的不愉悦感降低了30%,那就意味着安慰剂使得他们变得更加情绪稳定,结合选项,故C表达了此意.
点评 本文是科教类阅读理解.做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍,做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析,结合选项选出正确答案.推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案,切忌胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据
I came to India in February 2012to complete a volunteer practicum requirement with some friends.It was really an unforgettable experience!
Before we set off,I thought it would be a hard job,(36)B that I could not adapt to the poor living conditions.After arriving in Jaipur,we went straight to the hotel that the Center had (37)A for us; a relief to us as we were tired from the (38)D.During the following days we were (39)C to the city and had Hindi lessons with our guide Ravi.
On our fourth day in Jaipur we were taken to the head office.There we were (40)A for the Child Development Program and over the course we (41)B two studies related to child work and child rights.We focused on the experiences of the children who were working and the (42)D that pushed them into work.The experience was entirely new for me and I learned so much through the (43)C.The best part of the work,however,was (44)B being in the communities and interacting with the children and their parents.I was (45)A to a way of life completely different from my own.In spite of the poor living situations,people in Jaipur were (46)D.We found that the parents communicated openly with each other and they were always (47)B to share their own thoughts and feelings with their children.I could (48)C that people in Jaipur have positive relationships with their family and community members.Talking with the people there and hearing their stories was something that had a strong effect on my worldview,continuing to (49)A how I understand everything around me now.I have been (50)D by the people that I met through this experience.
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36.A.expecting | B.worrying | C.determining | D.promising |
37.A.booked | B.covered | C.reported | D.designed |
38.A.distance | B.program | C.movement | D.journey |
39.A.limited | B.arranged | C.introduced | D.pointed |
40.A.responsible | B.available | C.famous | D.powerful |
41.A.described | B.conducted | C.exchanged | D.benefited |
42.A.standards | B.chances | C.fears | D.causes |
43.A.adventure | B.memory | C.process | D.discovery |
44.A.really | B.simply | C.properly | D.generally |
45.A.exposed | B.selected | C.compared | D.delivered |
46.A.independent | B.attractive | C.comfortable | D.cheerful |
47.A.careful | B.willing | C.upset | D.ashamed |
48.A.predict | B.advise | C.sense | D.wonder |
49.A.influence | B.reflect | C.analyze | D.test |
50.A.reminded | B.witnessed | C.admitted | D.inspired |
51.A.identifying | B.exploring | C.representing | D.charging |
52.A.curious | B.energetic | C.lucky | D.generous |
53.A.valued | B.delayed | C.confirmed | D.permitted |
54.A.complex | B.reasonable | C.reliable | D.positive |
55.A.declared | B.imagined | C.experienced | D.promoted |
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72.We met ten years ago andever since we have been good friends.
73.I know you don't like her,but you couldmake an effort to be polite.
74.Mary knocked the candle over and the table clothcaught fire.
75.Spending too much time on electronic productshas a bad effect on both adults and children.