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16.You either have it,or you don't---a sense of direction,that is.But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map,while others can lose themselves in the next street?Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction,(80)C it is not properly understood how it works.One idea is that people with a good sense of direction have worked hard at developing it.Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it,we lose it.
"Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,"says Jim Martland,Research Director of the project."However,if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car,they will (81)A develop the skills."
Jim Martland also says that young people should be taught certain (82)B to improve their sense of direction.He makes the following suggestions:
•If you are using a map,turn it so it helps you to find the way you are facing.
•If you leave your bike in a strange place,put it near (83)D like a big stone or a tree.Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike.When you return,go back along (84)B route.
•Simplify(简化.the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town,streams,or walls in the countryside to guide you.Count your steps (85)C you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are.
Now you will never get lost again!
| 80.A.or | B.as | C.but | D.so |
| 81.A.never | B.always | C.possibly | D.almost |
| 82.A.programs | B.skills | C.reasons | D.advice |
| 83.A.anything | B.everything | C.nothing | D.something |
| 84.A.the opposite | B.the same | C.the other | D.the next |
| 85.A.though | B.since | C.so that | D.when. |
分析 文章大意:本文介绍了方向感.我们每个人生来都具有方向感,但是之所以有的人方向感好有人的方向感差,是因为,人们要去练习提高自己的方向感,并介绍了一些提高方向感的建议.
解答 80.C 考查连词.A表示否则,或者;B表示随着,当…时;C表示但是;D表示所以.结合语境可知科学家们说我们天生都有方向感与不能很好地明白它是如何运作的之间是转折关系,所以选C.
81.A 考查副词辨析.A表示从不,B表示总是,C表示可能,D表示几乎.结合语境可知此处表示如果他们不被允许独自出门或去哪去坐车,他们的这个技能就永远不会得到提升.
82.B 考查名词辨析.A表示项目,B表示技巧,C表示原因,D表示建议.结合语境可知年轻人是要被教某种技能来提升他们的方向感.
83.D 考查不定代词.A表示任何事物,B表示一切事物,C表示没有事物,D表某事物.由后面举的例像大石头或树可知此处表示某样东西,选D.
84.B 考查对语境的理解.A表示相反的,B表示相同的,C表示另一个,D表示下一个.此段是在介绍提高方向感的建议,所以句意应该为当你回来时,沿同样的路线走,选B.
85.C 考查连词.A表示虽然,B表示自从,C表示以便于,D表示当…时.你知道你走了多远是数步数的目的,所以用so that来引导目的状语从句,选C.
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