2022高考英语二轮复习说明文阅读调查研究类专题突破
课堂真题演练
【Reading 1: 2021 全国乙卷· D】
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
①During an interview for one of my books, my interviewer said something I still think about often. Annoyed by the level of distraction (干扰) in his open office, he said, “That’s why I have a membership at the co-working space across the street — so I can focus.” His comment struck me as strange. After all, co-working spaces also typically use an open office layout (布局). But I recently came across a study that shows why his approach works.
②The researchers examined various levels of noise on participants as they completed tests of creative thinking. They were randomly divided into four groups and exposed to various noise levels in the background, from total silence to 50 decibels (分贝), 70 decibels, and 85 decibels. The differences between most of the groups were statistically insignificant; however, the participants in the 70 decibels group — those exposed to a level of noise similar to background chatter in a coffee shop — significantly outperformed the other groups. Since the effects were small, this may suggest that our creative thinking does not differ that much in response to total silence and 85 decibels of background noise.
③But since the results at 70 decibels were significant, the study also suggests that the right level of background noise — not too loud and not total silence — may actually improve one’s creative thinking ability. The right level of background noise may interrupt our normal patterns of thinking just enough to allow our imaginations to wander, without making it impossible to focus. This kind of “distracted focus” appears to be the best state for working on creative tasks.
④So why do so many of us hate our open offices The problem may be that, in our offices, we can’t stop ourselves from getting drawn into others’ conversations while we’re trying to focus. Indeed, the researchers found that face-to-face interactions and conversations affect the creative process, and yet a co-working space or a coffee shop provides a certain level of noise while also providing freedom from interruptions.
1. Why does the interviewer prefer a coworking space
A. It helps him concentrate. B. It blocks out background noise.
C. It has a pleasant atmosphere. D. It encourages face-to-face interactions.
2. Which level of background noise may promote creative thinking ability
A. Total silence. B. 50 decibels C. 70 decibels. D. 85 decibels.
3. What makes an open office unwelcome to many people
A. Personal privacy unprotected. B. Limited working space.
C. Restrictions on group discussion. D. Constant interruptions.
4. What can we infer about the author from the text
A. He’s a news reporter. B. He’s an office manager.
C. He’s a professional designer. D. He’s a published writer.
Step 1: 快速通读文章,完成下面的摘要,并找出对应的题目。
一般特殊型说明文 引言
正文
总结
Step 2: 画出文章的思维导图,并找出对应的题目。
Step 3: 分析下列长难句,并把汉语意思写到横线上。
However, the participants in the 70 decibels group — those exposed to a level of noise similar to background chatter in a coffee shop — significantly outperformed the other groups.
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Step 4: 将以下单词与英文释义配对。
Group 1
distraction
focus
interaction
interrupt
Group 2
outperform
2) significant
3) annoy
4) approach
5) statistically
课后练习
【Reading 2: 2020 浙江卷· C】
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
①Challenging work that requires lots of analytical thinking, planning and other managerial skills might help your brain stay sharp as you age, a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology suggests.
②Researchers from the University of Leipzig in Germany gathered more than 1, 000 retired workers who were over age 75 and assessed the volunteers’ memory and thinking skills through a battery of tests. Then, for eight years, the scientists asked the same group to come back to the lab every 18 months to take the same sorts of tests.
③ Those who had held mentally stimulating(刺激), demanding jobs before retirement tended to do the best on the tests. And they tended to lose cognitive(认知) function at a much slower rate than those with the least mentally challenging jobs. The results held true even after the scientists accounted for the participants’ overall health status.
④“This works just like physical exercise, ” says Francisca Then, who led the study. “After a long run, you may feel like you’re in pain, you may feel tired. But it makes you fit. After a long day at work-sure, you will feel tired, but it can help your brain stay healthy.”
⑤ It's not just corporate jobs, or even paid work that can help keep your brain fit, Then points out. A waiter’s job, for example, that requires multitasking, teamwork and decision-making could be just as stimulating as any high-level office work. And “running a family household requires high-level planning and coordinating(协调),” she says. “You have to organize the activities of the children and take care of the bills and groceries.”
⑥Of course, our brains can decline as we grow older for lots of reasons-including other environmental influences or genetic factors. Still, continuing to challenge yourself mentally and keeping your mind busy can only help.
5. Why did the scientists ask the volunteers to take the tests
A. To assess their health status. B. To evaluate their work habits.
C. To analyze their personality. D. To measure their mental ability.
6. How does Francisca Then explain her findings in paragraph 4
A. By using an expert’s words. B. By making a comparison.
C. By referring to another study. D. By introducing a concept.
7.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Retired Workers Can Pick Up New Skills B. Old People Should Take Challenging Jobs
C. Your Tough Job Might Help Keep You Sharp D. Cognitive Function May Decline As You Age
Step 1: 快速通读文章,完成下面的摘要,并找出对应的题目。
一般特殊型说明文 引言
正文
总结
Step 2: 画出文章的思维导图,并找出对应的题目。
Step 3: 分析下列长难句,并把汉语意思写到横线上。
Challenging work that requires lots of analytical thinking, planning and other managerial skills might help your brain stay sharp as you age, a study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology suggests.
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Step 4: 将以下单词与英文释义配对。
Group 1
challenging
demanding
multitasking
managerial