Thinking is something you choose to do as a fish chooses to live in water.To be human is to think.But thinking may come naturally without your knowing how you do it.Thinking about thinking is the key to critical(批判性的)thinking.When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes(过程).Otherwise, you might be controlled by the ideas of others.Indeed, critical thinking is at the heart of education.
The word “critical” here has a special meaning.It does not mean taking one view against another view, as when someone criticizes another person for doing something wrong.The nature of critical thinking is thinking beyond the easily seen--beyond the pictures on TV, the untrue reports in the newspapers, and the faulty reasoning.
Critical thinking is an attitude as much as an activity.If you are interested in life and want to dig deeper into it, you are a critical thinker.If you find pleasure in deep thinking about different ideas, characters, and facts, you are a critical thinker.
Activities of the mind and higher-order reasoning(推理)are processes of deep and careful consideration.They take time, and do not go hand in hand with the fast speed in today’s world:fast foods, instant coffee, and self-developing film.If you are among the people who believe that speed is a measure(尺度)of intelligence(智慧), you may learn something new from a story about Albert Einstein.The first time Banesh Hoffman, a scientist, was to discuss his work with Albert Einstein.Hoffman was too nervous to speak.But Einstein immediately made Hoffman feel comfortable by saying, “Please go slowly.I don’t understand things quickly.”
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Critical thinking is important to us because if we do not think critically, _________.
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it will be hard for us to think naturally and fast
B.
we might be controlled by other people’s ideas
C.
we will follow the ideas of others naturally
D.
we might be fooled by other people’s ideas
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If you are a critical thinker, you will _________.
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A.
take one view against another view
B.
trust the reports in the newspapers
C.
think deeply about different ideas
D.
criticize other people for their mistakes
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In the last paragraph, “something new” suggests that _________.
Good afternoon.Welcome to England.We hope that your visit will be a pleasant one.Today I'd like to tell you something about a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking.Now you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age,nor may your friends buy it for you.
The second one,noise.Enjoy yourselves by yourself,but don't make unnecessary noise,especially at night.We ask you to respect other people who may wish you be quiet.
The third one,crossing the road.Be careful.The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country.Use pedestrian crossing (人行横道) and don't take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish.It isn't lawful to drop rubbish in the street.When you have something to throw away,please put it in your pocket and take it home,or put it in a dustbin.
Finally,smoking.It is against the law to buy cigarettes if you are less than 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you need any kinds of help,you should contact the police.They will be glad to help you.You can call,write or go to ask any policemen.
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Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?
A.A guide. B.A person who makes laws.
C.A teacher. D.An English officer.
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How many laws are discussed in the speech?
A.Four. B.Three. C.Six. D.Five.
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The main purpose (目的) of this speech is to ______.
A.tell people that those above 18 can drink and smoke in England
B.declare (宣布) the different laws in England
C.give advice to the travelers in England
D.warn people against going to England
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The underlined word“contact”in the last paragraph means“______”.
A.keep up B.go to see C.make a call to D.bring trouble
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From the passage we can learn______.
A.in England,if you are under 18 years of age,you can't buy wine,but your friends can buy it for you
B.you may not buy cigarettes unless you are above 16 years of age
C.because the traffic moves on the left side of the road,you must use the pedestrian crossing when crossing the road