内容正文:
2022-2023学年度九年级中考一模南京首字母、任务型汇编
一、阅读填表
(2023·江苏南京·玄武一模)阅读下面短文,根据所读内容,在文章后小题的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意:每个空格只填一个单词。
The Dyslexia Week
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), Walt Disney (1901-1966), and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) have something in common. They were all extremely clever, brilliant and creative-and they all had dyslexia. Today, around six million people in the UK have some degree of dyslexia. Yet many people don’t understand the condition or even realize they have it.
Dyslexia Awareness Week (DAW) aims to change that. Starting on 3 October, dyslexia charities across the country will be encouraging conversations about it, giving people advice and support.
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is not an illness or a disease. It is a condition that affects the way a person learns. It doesn’t mean that person isn’t intelligent, it just means that their brain works a little differently. Just like people have different skin, hair and eye colours, the way our brains see the world and handle information can be different too. This is called neurodiversity.
How does dyslexia affect people?
Dyslexia affects people differently. Each person has a unique experience. Some people may have problems with reading, writing and spelling. For example, a person with dyslexia might write the word “pests” as “pets” because their brain confuses the order of letters. They might find it difficult to match letters to sounds or to remember how to spell words.
How might the condition affect daily life?
Dyslexia isn’t just about reading, spelling and writing. It can affect concentration (专注力), coordination (协调性) and memory, which can make everyday life tricky. Dyslexic people might find it hard to copy down lots of notes from a board or to organize written work. They may find it tough to follow lots of instructions or rules when playing a game. However, dyslexia can be discovered by special tests. This is the important first step for people getting the help and support they might need.
What are the positives of hav