四、信息还原(10分)
What is “monkey mind”?
Our mind is amazing. It helps us think, dream, plan and remember. But sometimes it feels like a monkey jumping around—our thoughts jump from one to another. 1.
A
Research shows that humans have about 6,000 thoughts every day. It’s normal to feel this way.
2.
C
Tip 1: Use your senses to focus. Your brain(脑)can’t turn off easily. When your thoughts start jumping, you can use your senses to focus. 3.
F
That’s because when your brain is relaxed, it’s easier to learn new things.
Tip 2: Do something creative. Creating things can make your brain stronger, which can build new connections in your brain. It helps you make better choices. 4.
E
Most importantly, be kind to your mind.
Tip 3: Try belly(腹部)breathing. Deep breath can slow down your brain. A fun way to practise is belly breathing. 5.
B
Then watch your hand rise when you breathe in, and fall when you breathe out. This helps you keep calm, and you can do it anytime, anywhere.
A. This is called a “monkey mind”.
B. Lie down and put your hand on your belly.
C. How can we calm down the “monkey”?
D. You should try to stop thinking completely.
E. So we can try drawing and other art activities.
F. It’s best to do this when you’re fully relaxed.
G. Pay attention to small changes around you.
解析:
【分析】本题为英语信息还原题,需结合上下文的语义逻辑、指代关系选择合适的句子。第1空前文描述思想像猴子跳跃的现象,后文说明这种情况正常,需对该现象进行定义;第2空后文是三个让大脑平静的建议,需提出相关问题引出下文;第3空后文提到大脑放松时更易学习,需对应“放松时做某事”的表述;第4空前文讲创造性活动,需举相关例子;第5空后文提到看手的升降,需对应“手放腹部”的动作。
【解析】1. 前文提到“our thoughts jump from one to another”,后文说明这种情况正常,A选项“This is called a “monkey mind””对该现象进行定义,符合语境,故选A。2. 后文是三个让“monkey mind”平静的建议,C选项“How can we calm down the “monkey”?”提出相关问题,引出下文,故选C。3. 后文提到“when your brain is relaxed, it’s easier to learn new things”,F选项“It’s best to do this when you’re fully relaxed”与“放松时做某事”的逻辑一致,故选F。4. 前文讲“do something creative”,E选项“So we can try drawing and other art activities”是创造性活动的例子,符合语境,故选E。5. 后文提到“watch your hand rise when you breathe in, and fall when you breathe out”,B选项“Lie down and put your hand on your belly”为该动作做铺垫,故选B。
【答案】1.A 2.C 3.F 4.E 5.B
【知识点】英语信息还原、语篇衔接
【点评】本题考查英语补全短文的信息还原能力,要求学生具备语篇逻辑分析和上下文语境理解的能力,解题关键在于把握前后句的语义衔接。
【难度系数】0.6