The time of year a baby is born can shape what profession they will embark on (从事) in later life, a new study has suggested. Being born in a certain month appears to indicate the statistical likelihood of what job a person will end up with, the study by the Office for National Statistics found. Researchers have uncovered that the month in which babies are born could also affect everything from intelligence to length of life.
A child born December is more likely to become a dentist while someone whose birthday falls in January will tend to a debt collector, they found. A February birth appears to increase the chances of being an artist while March babies appear to go on to become pilots. Meanwhile, April and May are said to have a fairly even spread of professions, births in the summer months mean a much lower chance of becoming a high-earning football player, doctor or dentist.
The study was derived (推导出) by researchers who analyzed the birth months of people in 19 separate occupations using information from the last census, the Daily Mail reported. Although these trends may be difficult to explain, correlations (关联) between birth months and specific health problems have a scientific basis. Spring babies are at greater risks of illnesses including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma and autism. They may also be less clever than classmates born in other parts of the year.
【小题1】What is the main idea of this passage?

The time of year a baby is born can shape what profession they will embark on (从事) in later life, a new study has suggested. Being born in a certain month appears to indicate the statistical likelihood of what job a person will end up with, the study by the Office for National Statistics found. Researchers have uncovered that the month in which babies are born could also affect everything from intelligence to length of life.

A child born December is more likely to become a dentist while someone whose birthday falls in January will tend to a debt collector, they found. A February birth appears to increase the chances of being an artist while March babies appear to go on to become pilots. Meanwhile, April and May are said to have a fairly even spread of professions, births in the summer months mean a much lower chance of becoming a high-earning football player, doctor or dentist.

The study was derived (推导出) by researchers who analyzed the birth months of people in 19 separate occupations using information from the last census, the Daily Mail reported. Although these trends may be difficult to explain, correlations (关联) between birth months and specific health problems have a scientific basis. Spring babies are at greater risks of illnesses including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma and autism. They may also be less clever than classmates born in other parts of the year.

1.What is the main idea of this passage?

A．The year when a baby is born may not be associated with the job he or she will end up with.

B．Researchers have found the birth month could affect both intelligence and length of life.

C．The birth time can give signs of future development of what professions people will start.

D．The study indicates there are correlations between birth months and some terrible risks.

2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．A child born in December is more likely to become an artist while someone born in January will tend to be a dentist.

B．A February birth appears to have the possibilities of being an artist while March babies appear to become pilots.

C．Children born in April and May are said to have equally balanced chances in their future professions.

D．Births in the summer months mean they have few chances to earn a lot of money as a football player, doctor or dentist.

3.What do the researchers also study besides the analyses of the trends between birth months and professions?

A．Some serious diseases from births of many children.

B．A lot of mental illnesses caused by giving birth to children.

C．The secret of births and healthy problems.

D．The relationship between birth months and certain health problems.

The time of year a baby is born can shape what profession they will embark on (从事) in later life, a new study has suggested. Being born in a certain month appears to indicate the statistical likelihood of what job a person will end up with, the study by the Office for National Statistics found. Researchers have uncovered that the month in which babies are born could also affect everything from intelligence to length of life.
A child born December is more likely to become a dentist while someone whose birthday falls in January will tend to a debt collector, they found. A February birth appears to increase the chances of being an artist while March babies appear to go on to become pilots. Meanwhile, April and May are said to have a fairly even spread of professions, births in the summer months mean a much lower chance of becoming a high-earning football player, doctor or dentist.
The study was derived (推导出) by researchers who analyzed the birth months of people in 19 separate occupations using information from the last census, the Daily Mail reported. Although these trends may be difficult to explain, correlations (关联) between birth months and specific health problems have a scientific basis. Spring babies are at greater risks of illnesses including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma and autism. They may also be less clever than classmates born in other parts of the year

1. 1.

   What is the main idea of this passage?

   1. A.
      The year when a baby is born may not be associated with the job he or she will end up with
   2. B.
      Researchers have found the birth month could affect both intelligence and length of life
   3. C.
      The birth time can give signs of future development of what professions people will start
   4. D.
      The study indicates there are correlations between birth months and some terrible risks
2. 2.

   Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   1. A.
      A child born in December is more likely to become an artist while someone born in January will tend to be a dentist
   2. B.
      A February birth appears to have the possibilities of being an artist while March babies appear to become pilots
   3. C.
      Children born in April and May are said to have equally balanced chances in their future professions
   4. D.
      Births in the summer months mean they have few chances to earn a lot of money as a football player, doctor or dentist
3. 3.

   What do the researchers also study besides the analyses of the trends between birth months and professions?

   1. A.
      Some serious diseases from births of many children
   2. B.
      A lot of mental illnesses caused by giving birth to children
   3. C.
      The secret of births and healthy problems
   4. D.
      The relationship between birth months and certain health problems

       For the last seventeen years CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event we call a Forum. We started offering programs in Sarasota in February in 1991 and our first Forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting. Being from the Northern USA, this was a particularly good time to go South for the warmth of our friendship with Dr. Treffinger and Dr. Noller and to keep away from the cold winter.

      The Forum is the only chance to learn about various topics of the creativity and innovation  （革新）from those who have rich experience and interest in the field. The theme of the 2009 Forum includes searching for a few new methods, sharing lessons from experience, and learning and exchange ideas on cutting-edge research. Space is limited, so early registration is welcome.

      Meeting the Innovation Challenge   February 6 and 7,2009 

       The Lido Holiday Inn

      Sarasota, Florida

      $ 750 （registration includes some meals and materials）

      Interested in becoming qualified to use the VIEW assessment of Problem Solving Style? The two days just before our Forum provides you just that chance. For more information on VIEW see pages 24-25.

       VIEW Qualification Course

       February 4 and 5, 2009

       The Lido Holiday Inn

       Sarasota, Florida

       $650 （registration includes lunch and course materials）

       Special Offer: If you would like to attend the VIEW qualification course and the Forum, you can register for both events for $ 1,050.

53．If you register both the VIEW qualification course and the Forum at the same time, you will save _______.

A．$350                       B．$300                C．$100                D．$400

54．By saying “Space is limited, so early registration is welcome”, the author means      .

       A．space is limited, so you can’t register now

       B．there is not enough space for you to register

       C．you’ll be given a special offer if you register now

       D．you’ll lose the chance if you don’t register as soon as possible

55．The main purpose of this advertisement is to ______.

       A．promise everyone to pay less money to attend the Forum

       B．encourage more people to get registered for the Forum in time

       C．call on the people in the North of the USA to move to South

       D．introduce some new activities and topics of the first Forum

56．The underlined word “cutting-edge” in the second paragraph probably means ______.

      A．most advanced                                 B．between two subjects

      C．on the edge of a subject                    D．having sharp point

The time of year a baby is born can shape what profession they will embark on(从事) in later life, a new study has suggested.

Being born in a certain month appears to indicate the statistical likelihood of what job a person will end up with, the study by the Office for National Statistics found.

Researchers have uncovered that the month in which babies are born could also affect everything from intelligence to length of life.

A child born December is more likely to become a dentist while someone whose birthday falls in January will tend to a debt collector, they found. A February birth appears to increase the chances of being an artist while March babies appear to go on to become pilots. Meanwhile, April and May are said to have a fairly even spread of professions, births in the summer months mean a much lower chance of becoming a high-earning football player, doctor or dentist.

The study was got by researchers who analyzed the birth months of people in 19 separate occupations using information from the last survey, the Daily Mail reported. Although these trends may be difficult to explain, correlations between birth months and specific health problems have a scientific basis.

Spring babies are at greater risk of illnesses including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma and autism.

They may also be less clever than classmates born in other parts of the year.

45. From the passage we can know if a baby is born on February. 20, it will probably become a ________.

A. footballer       B. doctor         C. pianist      D. teacher

46. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

A. Researchers can explain why babies will have different careers in the future

B. Researchers make the conclusion just by analyzing the birth of people in 19 separate occupations

C. Being born in a certain month will certainly determine what a baby will do in the future

D. Being born in different months has no influence on what a baby will do in the future

47. What does the underlined word “correlation” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A. close connection             B. great influence 

C. effective solution             D. reasonable conclusion  

48. What’s the purpose of this passage?

A. To discuss a baby’s birth month      B. To describe different professions

C. to explain babies’ some trends       D. To introduce a new discovery