高中英语(译林牛津版)必修五：阅读强化训练(1)含解析

阅读强化训练(1)

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Ⅰ 阅读理解

The fashionable technology of virtual reality(虚拟现实)(VR)—the wonderful world created by computers—is finally here, but before you rush out to buy the headset, you’ll want to take notice of experts’ warnings.

“These devices are designed mostly for adult use，” said Dr. Justin Asgarpour, Vancouver optometrist (whose job is to examine people’s eyes and to sell glasses)．

Little research has been done about the long­term effects of VR on children, but makers have not designed the VR headsets for young eyes.

VR headset maker Oculus Rift states that younger users may suffer from discomfort or ill health effects, and they are in a very important period of visual development.

“What a study has suggested is that a VR device can actually cause what we call amblyopia, potential(潜在的) lazy eyes, in these children with pre­existing visual conditions，” Dr. Asgarpour said.

Even children without underlying eye conditions could experience problems, like temporary double vision.

Adults should be careful too, according to the doctor, who says longer virtual reality experiences can lead to balance problems. You should be careful of your surroundings and be careful not to trip over wires(电线). Those with heart conditions are advised not to play.

But there are some positive health uses of virtual reality. The technology has been used to treat conditions like fear of heights, and it’s also being used to help treat addictions(瘾)．

“What we’re trying to do is take people into a drug-related setting and let them experience cravings (extremely strong wishes for something)，” Dr.Zach Rosenthal with Duke University said. He and his team take addicts inside a virtual house and use a series of tones to condition them to reduce their cravings.

A lot more research needs to be done about the long­term health effects of VR, but in the meantime you had better spend only a limited time on VR and make sure your children use it as little as possible.

【解题导语】 本文是一篇议论文。目前的虚拟现实产品主要是面向成人用户的，专家建议儿童尽量少玩虚拟现实产品。

1．What may be Oculus Rift’s attitude to children’s use of VR? A．Discouraging. C．Doubtful.

B．Uninterested. D．Curious.

A 解析：观点态度题。由第三、四段可推断，Oculus Rift公司不希望儿童使用虚拟现实装

置。

2．What did Asgarpour say about VR? A．It could help to improve users’ balance. B．It was badly in need of improvements. C．It could be used to treat heart disease. D．It might cause kids’ sight problems.

D 解析：细节理解题。由第五段可知，Asgarpour认为虚拟现实可能会导致儿童出现视力问题。

3．Why does the author mention Rosenthal’s study? A．To prove VR’s beneficial effects. B．To explain the harm of addictions. C．To comment on VR’s medical uses. D．To discuss people’s cravings for VR.

A 解析：推理判断题。联系倒数第三段可知，倒数第二段提到的研究是为了说明虚拟现实带来的益处。

4．What are scientists expected to find out? A．Why children are showing much interest in VR. B．How people can use VR to improve their health. C．Why VR is getting more popular at the present time. D．How VR influences users over a long period of time.

D 解析：推理判断题。由第三段中的Little research has been done about the long-term effects of VR on children和最后一段中的A lot more research needs to be done about the long­term health effects of VR可知，人们希望科学家搞清楚虚拟现实对用户产生的长久影响。 Ⅱ 七选五

Why Talkative Kids Are More Likely to Succeed?

Talkative kids can sometimes be a headache for parents, but the willingness to speak loud and often is largely considered a positive thing. 1.________ The benefits go far beyond that to grade school, secondary education, college and especially the workplace. The following is why talkative kids are more likely to succeed when they grow up.

2．________ Talkative kids aren’t going to be able to stay quiet for long. This can definitely become a problem, but if they’re able to learn when it’s okay to talk and when it’s not, it can have big rewards. In a classroom, for example, it can mean that they’re raising their hands a lot and contributing to discussions. Teachers usually need tricks and tips to get a discussion going, but not if one or two talkative kids are in the classroom.

They have more to say. Most children couldn’t come up with enough to talk for five straight

minutes. 3.________ It shows that they have a lot of ideas. That thoughtfulness and sense of imagination will pay off when they need to.

They have a lot of energy. 4.________ Just think about all they could get done if they just put that energy to good use. If your child never stays quiet, that’s a problem. Help them find hobbies so that they can divert(转移) the energy towards something productive.

They keep things interesting. Any parents of talkative kids can prove that they try to keep things interesting and often entertaining. 5.________ In a world where even parenthood can be dull at times, it’s good to have something in your life that is going to keep surprising you, and talkative kids are the most likely to shake things up. A．They’ ll participate more. B．Talkative kids are very energetic. C．But talkative kids can talk for hours. D．They’ll have better communication skills.

E．Research even shows that talkative kids do better in preschool. F．It’s not always easy on the parent, but at least it never gets boring. G．When you ask more questions, they will naturally give more answers.

【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了健谈的孩子更容易成功的几个理由。

1．E 解析：本句衔接前后两句，说明健谈的孩子即使在学前教育阶段也很优秀。 2．A 解析：本段主要介绍的是健谈的孩子参与性比普通孩子要强。

3．C 解析：本句与上句形成对比，说明健谈的孩子可以连续说话好几个小时。 4．B 解析：本句对本段的主题句作了进一步解释。

5．F 解析：本段主要说的是健谈孩子的父母努力做到使每天的事情有趣和令人愉快。