(美文悦读&同步阅读)Unit 7 Art-高中英语阅读必修第三册（北师大版）

Unit 7 Art Unit 7 Art 美文悦读 Is Doodling Good for You? Do you sometimes find yourself drawing random patterns and designs during meetings and lectures?Some people believe it shows you aren't listening or paying attention.However,there are studies which claim the opposite,and that doodling might actually be beneficial. Doodling is very common.In the past it was seen as a mindless activity and a product of the absentminded.However,in 2016,an article on the Harvard University website discussed the idea that random drawings may assist memory and concentration. The article highlights that 26 of 44 American presidents were known to doodle, with Ronald Reagan famous for drawing cowboys.A 2009 study conducted by psy- chologist Jackie Andrade asked 40 people to listen to a "dull and rambling"voice message.Half of the group were asked to doodle and shade in a picture.Those who did were able to recall 29%more of the information contained in the message. Some experts believe that embracing your creative and artistic sides during meetings may engage your mind.Jesse Prinz,a famous professor of philosophy, actively encourages his students to doodle.He believes that doodling is the"attentional sweet spot'”. And it might not just be good for your concentration.An artist known as Mr. Doodle has made a career out of his scribbles.He sells his art online and also goes to people's homes to decorate their walls. It seems that random drawing to aid concentration might be becoming more of a thing.People like Sunni Brown,an advocate for doodling,teach adults how to sketch and scribble in the workplace.So,the next time you see someone drawing pictures at 一1 高中英语阅读（北师大版必修第三册） random during a meeting,it might be a sign that they are listening more than you think. Notes: ①absentminded ad.心不在焉的；茫然的 ②highlight.突出：强调 ③rambling adj.漫步的；杂乱无章的 ④embrace.拥抱；欣然接受 ⑤sweet spot“甜点”；最佳状态 ⑥scribble.潦草（或匆忙）地写；乱涂乱画n.胡写乱画的东西，涂鸦 ⑦sketch n.素描；速写；草图 Questions: 1.In the past,what did people think of doodling? 2.Why