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【题目】In the west , some people believe that people’s character can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was born. From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s character . In the past century, a new belief has come up, the idea that character is related to one’s ABO blood type. People with blood type A , for example, are considered more likely to be serious ,hard working and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and out-going, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people doubt whether it is true.

The blood-type character theory(理论)started in Japan in 1927, when Furukawa Takeji noticed character similarities and differences among persons.The idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshiitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged 13 and 64 believing in the blood-type character connection.

Though most Asians might believe in it, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken seriously. It is also possible that people are easy to change their characters to match the blood-type theory. Is the belief true? In the 1980s, the scientists in Asia largely negated the belief as a superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and character. Generally, scientists are against making important decisions based on this theory.

【1】What does the underlined word “predicted ” in the passage mean Chinese?

A. 预测B. 提醒C. 预告

【2】In which country person predicted his character according to the year of his birth?

A. In western countriesB. In ChinaC. In Japan

【3】According to the blood-type theory ,what is the person with blood type A like?

A. A person with blood type A can have many friends.

B. A student with blood type A may usually get good marks.

C. A person with blood type A is fond of talking with others.

【4】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The blood-type character theory(理论)was started by a scientist named Toshiitaka Nomi.

B. After about 10 years,scientists in Asia proved the blood-type theory was wrong.

C. After some young Koreans took to the theory, 76 percent of Korean teenagers believed in it.

【5】The best title for this passage should be _____.

A. Information about different blood types.

B. The connection between blood-types and characters.

C. The development of the character theory.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】B

【3】B

【4】B

【5】B

【解析】

文章讲的是个性和血型的关系。在西方，有些人认为，人的性格可以根据人出生的时间来预测。中国人相信出生年份会影响人的性格。血型性格理论始于1927年的日本。在20世纪80年代，亚洲的科学家很大程度上否定了这种迷信。大多数研究都没有发现血液和性格之间有任何紧密的联系。因此科学家们反对基于这一理论做出重要的决定。

【1】词意猜测题。句子In the west , some people believe that people’s character can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was born.的意思是：在西方，有些人认为，人的性格可以根据人出生的时间来预测。因此单词predicted是“预测”的意思。故选A。

【2】细节理解题。根据句子From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one’s character . 中国人相信出生年份会影响人的性格。因此在中国，人们根据出生年份来预测自己的性格。故选B。

【3】推理判断题。题干的意思是：根据血型理论，A型血的人是什么样的？根据People with blood type A , for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working and quiet, 例如，A型血型的人被认为更可能是严肃、勤奋和安静的。可推知，具有A型血的人可能会得到好的分数。故选B。

【4】细节理解题。由句子The blood-type character theory(理论)started in Japan in 1927, when Furukawa Takeji noticed character similarities and differences among persons. 可知，血型性格理论开始于1927年的日本，当时的Furukawa Takeji发现了人与人之间的性格异同。而不是Toshiitaka Nomi提出来的。因此A不对；由句子In the 1980s, the scientists in Asia largely negated the belief as a superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and character. 在20世纪80年代，亚洲的科学家很大程度上否定了这种迷信。大多数研究都没有发现血液和性格之间有任何紧密的联系。可知，大约10年后，亚洲的科学家证明血型理论是错误的。故B正确；根据Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged 13 and 64 believing in the blood-type character connection. 一些年轻的韩国人已经接受了这个理论。最近的一项研究显示，76%的13岁和64岁的韩国人相信血型与性格的联系。而不是76%的韩国青少年相信它。还有老人。因此C不对； 因此本题选B。

【5】主旨大意题。A. Information about different blood types. 不同血型的信息。 B. The connection between blood-types and characters. 血型与性格的关系。 C. The development of the character theory. 性格理论的发展。本文讲的是个性和血型的关系。故选B。

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