1、1议论文阅读提分策略专项练习ABlind imitation (模仿) is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth, imitation appears attractive; to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to co
2、ok, I used recipes (菜谱 ) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone elses way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a childs bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster a
3、nd farther without relying on them.In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choi
4、ces for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talen
5、t, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, n
6、ot desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with all the material knocking
7、at the door of imagination.Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not serve you. Then you can say, “I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors tragedies and declare victory, and know that they are cheering me on.”1. Imitation proves useful when you . A. kn
8、ow you are uniqueB. lose the balance of lifeC. begin to learn something newD. get tired of routine practice2. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should . A. forget daily fear and painB. choose the right exampleC. ask others for decisionsD. stay away from stars3. According to the author, the wo
9、rld moves on because of those who are 2. A. desperate to influence others with their knowledge.B. ready to turn their original ideas into realityC. eager to discover what their ancestors didD. willing to accept others ideas4. The trouble a creator faces is . A. the lack of strong motivationB. the ab
10、sence of practical ideasC. how to search for more materialsD. how to use imagination creatively5. What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?A. To highlight the importance of creatively.B. To criticize the characters of role models.C. To compare imitation with creation.D. To explain the mea
11、ning of success.BA recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be “running out of control”. This idea is dangerous.Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending o
12、n our decisions. The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes of science. But here is a real danger. Science is advancing so fast and is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisions we come to will make little difference. And
13、, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing.Some people go even further. hey say that despite the moral and legal objections (反对), whatever is scientifically possible will be donesomewhere, sometime. They believe that science will get out of control in the
14、end. This belief is dangerous too, because it fuels a sense of hopelessness and discourages them from making efforts to build a safer world.In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and out of the world of science can lead to the failure to control the use of science. Without a common un
15、derstanding, the challenges of “controlling” science in this century will be really tough. Take human cloning for example. Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact (影响) on traditional moral values, some countries still go ahead with the research and development of i
16、ts related techniques. The outcomes are hard to predict.Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should be extended far beyond scientific societies. Only through the united efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in t
17、he future.6. What can we conclude from the recent study?A. People think highly of science.3B. People hold mixed opinions about science.C. Science is getting dangerously out of control.D. Science is used for both good and bad purposes.7. According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that scie
18、nce is getting beyond control?A. The development of science will hopelessly slow down.B. Businesses will have even greater influence on science.C. The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future.D. People will work more actively to put science under control.8. The discussion should reac
19、h beyond scientific societies because . A. scientists have failed to predict the outcomesB. the ties between different areas need strengtheningC. united efforts are necessary for the development of scienceD. people need to work together to prevent the bad use of science9. What is the main idea of th
20、e passage?A. Science and its applications bring us many dangers.B. The development of science mostly lies in peoples attitudes.C. Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts.D. The future of science will be influenced by the dangerous ideas.4议论文阅读提分策略专项练习参考答案A【语篇解读】本文为议论文。作者告诉人们:盲
21、目模仿是自我毁坏。幸运垂青那些乐于把自己的新奇想法付诸实践的人们;世界的发展更是需要这些有创造力的人。【答案及解析】1. C 事实细节题。根据第二段第一句 In the early stages of skill or character development.可知 C项正确。2. B 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句.imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models.(如果不经意地模仿了坏榜样就可能伤害到我们。)及下文的例子可知:为了避免模仿造成的恶果,我们应该选择好榜样。所以 B项正确。3. B 事
22、实细节题。根据第五段第四句可知:世界之所以发展是因为有那些乐于将自己的新奇想法付诸实践的人们。所以 B项正确。4. D 事实细节题。根据第五段的最后一句.it is what to do with all the material knocking at the door of imagination.可知 ,一个创造者面对的困难是怎样创造性地利用想象力。所以 D项正确。5. A 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,作者旨在突显创造力的重要性。所以 A项正确。B【语篇解读】最近的一次调查表明了人们对于科学及其如何运用于人类世界的不同态度。尽管大多数人都持积极的态度,但也有人认为科学发展及其应用最终可能危害人类。只有通过大家的努力,才能让科学更好地服务于人类。【答案及解析】6. B 推理判断题。文章第一段已点明了全文的主要内容:尽管人们对科学一般都持积极的态度,但最近的一次调查表明对此还存在着广泛的担忧。7. C 事实细节题。从文章第三段最后两句可知答案为 C。8. D 推理判断题。文章最后一段最后一句句意:只有通过充满希望的人们团结努力,我们才能安全地与错误地使用科学的现象做斗争,将来才能让科学更好地服务于人类。9. B 主旨大意题。文章第一段表明了全文的主要内容。5
