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推理判断题(二)
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(2025·大庆教学质量检测)Jack, an engineer, never imagined racing alone across the Atlantic, much less in a boat built himself.Yet he bought the materials on the Internet and managed to build one.
The idea seemed impractical.Jack was then 47 and married for only two years.He and his wife Deby were building their future, and they had family to consider.Yet she encouraged him, because that is what they did for each other: support the best version of themselves.
In October 2023, Jack packed his boat and flew to Lagos.Ahead of him lay the first leg of a race that would take him to Antigua, eastern Caribbean.The finish line for the first leg was Lanzarote,100 km off the coast of Africa.
After less than a week, Jack arrived in Lanzarote before leaving for the Caribbean.The days were bright and nights were completely dark.With the boat moving closer to the equators, heavy rain erased the sky.With the sails down and waves knocking, he stayed on the tiller (舵柄), doing his best to survive through the storm with its 40-mph winds.Eventually, the sky began to lighten.He got through the storm and was pleased with how the boat had held up.
The next night, more rain fell.Suddenly, a wave hit the boat and soon the world was spinning (旋转) around him.Thanks to the safety line, Jack didn’t fall off the boat despite the dizziness and tiredness after 28 days at sea.A few days later, the storm stopped.He lay on the boat, exhausted.Crossing the finish line, he sailed 3,186 miles in 33 days, 21 hours, 2 minutes.
For nearly four years, he had been focused on crossing the Atlantic, and he’s now considering pushing himself in a new direction, like into a dance class.The idea fascinates and terrifies him.He admits to being a poor dancer, but with Deby’s help he might have a chance.
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位名叫杰克的工程师独自驾船横跨大西洋的故事。
1.Why does the author say Jack’s idea was impractical?( )
A.Jack had no idea how to build a boat.
B.Deby felt uncertain about their future.
C.Jack still faced varieties of life matters.
D.Deby persuaded Jack to focus on family.
解析:C 推理判断题。根据第二段第二至三句可知,杰克当时47岁,结婚才两年,他和妻子正在规划未来,还有家庭需要考虑。这说明杰克仍然面临着各种各样的家庭事务,在这种情况下独自划船穿越大西洋的想法不太现实。
2.What is the author’s purpose in detailing the weather?( )
A.To indicate the race’s uniqueness.
B.To stress the boat’s steadiness.
C.To highlight Jack’s struggle.
D.To inspire readers’ sympathy.
解析:C 写作意图题。根据第四段以及第五段内容可推知,作者详细描述天气是为了突出杰克在比赛过程中所面临的艰难和挣扎,展现他在恶劣环境下努力生存和坚持的过程。
3.Which of the following can best describe Jack?( )
A.Reliable and caring.
B.Brave and persuasive.
C.Ambitious and curious.
D.Tough and adventurous.
解析:D 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知,杰克独自驾驶自己建造的船穿越大西洋,在航行过程中遇到了暴风雨等恶劣天气和危险情况,但他都坚持下来并最终完成了比赛,这体现了他的坚韧。同时,他敢于尝试独自划船穿越大西洋这样具有挑战性和冒险性的事情,说明他具有冒险精神。
4.What does Jack learn from the race?( )
A.He is fascinated by modern dance.
B.He has the potential to try new things.
C.He owes his success to Deby’s help.
D.He is still terrified by the long race.
解析:B 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,杰克在专注于穿越大西洋近四年后,现在考虑向新的方向挑战自己,比如参加舞蹈课,虽然他承认自己跳舞不好,但觉得有机会尝试。由此推知,他从这次比赛中认识到自己有尝试新事物的潜力。
B
(2025·九江第三次模拟) Writer’s block doesn’t discriminate.From fresh-faced novelists to literary legends, this creative paralysis (瘫痪) has universally troubled giants throughout history.Maya Angelou experienced it.George R.R.Martin battled it.And in today’s world of endless scrolling (刷屏) and information overload, we’re facing a creativity crisis like never before.
This crisis has shifted dramatically in recent years.Today’s writers aren’t just battling their self-doubt but also an attention economy that has turned distraction into a powerful tool.Every message, every scroll or every like represents a potential distraction of the creative process.Yet writers are fighting back, and they’re winning with strategies that redefine our understanding of creative blocks.
To regain their creative flow, writers are adopting innovative solutions.Some turn back to old-fashioned typewriters, avoiding digital distractions through physical typing.Others use VR to create distraction-free virtual spaces.Changing environments, physical or digital, helps break negative patterns and spark creativity.Another emerging trend is the rise of writing collectives, such as The Midnight Oil Collective, which combine cognitive behavioral strategies, timed writing sessions and peer accountability (问责) to overcome blocks and boost productivity.
The message from this creative revival is clear: writer’s block isn’t a creative death sentence — it’s a challenge to be overcome with the right tools and support.The block itself isn’t the enemy; it’s simply a signal that something in the approach needs to change.Whether the change involves adopting old-fashioned technology, diving into VR or joining a writing collective, today’s writers are proving that creativity can’t be permanently blocked — it just needs new channels to flow through.
In this era of constant distraction and information overload, the solutions to writer’s block are evolving as rapidly as the challenges.The key lies not in fighting the block head-on, but in finding new pathways around it.As technology continues to advance and our understanding of creative psychology deepens, the tools for breaking through creative paralysis will only become more advanced and effective.
语篇解读:本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了作家们面临的创作瓶颈问题及其应对策略。
5.What makes today’s creativity crisis unique?( )
A.Less reader interest.
B.Poor educational systems.
C.Digital information overload.
D.More competitive markets.
解析:C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知,数字信息过载使得当今的创造力危机独具特点。
6.Why do some writers prefer typewriters?( )
A.They quicken Internet access.
B.They arouse great memories.
C.They simplify writers’ editing.
D.They minimize digital distractions.
解析:D 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知,一些作家更喜欢打字机是因为它们能将数字干扰降至最低。
7.What can be inferred about writer’s block in paragraph 4?( )
A.Manageable. B.Alternative.
C.Fundamental. D.Permanent.
解析:A 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句可知,创作瓶颈是可以应对和处理的。
8.What’s the author’s attitude to overcoming writer’s blocks?( )
A.Openly critical. B.Cautiously doubtful.
C.Emotionally neutral. D.Firmly optimistic.
解析:D 观点态度题。根据最后一段最后一句可知,作者认为随着各种条件的发展,突破创作瓶颈的方法会越来越好。因此作者对克服创作瓶颈持坚定乐观的态度。
C
(2025·石家庄教学质量检测)Have you ever had something good happen to you and felt like shouting it from the rooftops? Sharing positive events with others and receiving an enthusiastic response in return has been tied to many good outcomes, including closer relationships and greater happiness.Now, a new study suggests another benefit of sharing the good stuff: more feelings of gratitude.
The researchers started by asking 300 participants how often they tended to share good news, and how other people in their lives generally responded to their good news.Then, six times a day for 10 days, the researchers asked participants to report on how grateful they were in the moment, how recently they’d had a social encounter, whether they’d shared good news with that person, and how close they felt to the person as a result.
Afterward, the researchers analyzed the results to look for patterns.They found those who shared positive events with others felt more grateful in the moment and closer to the person with whom they shared the news.In addition, people with a tendency to share good news and receive enthusiastic responses were the most grateful in the group, overall.
“Sharing good news calls attention to the good things happening in your life,” says Alexandra Gray, study coauthor of Northeastern University.For example, you might tell a friend what a great time you had over the holidays, and in recounting what happened, you can re-experience the positive feelings and become even more appreciative.
“Getting an enthusiastic response to your good news is also important,” says Gray, “because it makes you feel recognized and cared for in a way that strengthens your relationship, and also leads to gratitude.”
Though there’s still more research to be done, Gray suggests people not hold back on sharing their good news with others, or on showing enthusiasm when others share good news with them.We all have a role to play in helping positivity spread.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。一项新研究表明,分享好消息除了能带来更亲密的关系和更大的幸福感等好处外,还能带来更多的感恩之情,并介绍了研究过程及分享好消息和对好消息给予热情回应的重要性。
9.How did the researchers conduct the study?( )
A.By analyzing participants’ daily reports.
B.By observing participants’ social encounters.
C.By studying participants’ attitudes to sharing.
D.By tracking participants’ interactive behavior.
解析:A 推理判断题。根据第二段第二句可推知,研究人员是通过分析参与者的日常报告来进行研究的。
10.What does the underlined word “recounting” in paragraph 4 probably mean?( )
A.Repeating. B.Analyzing.
C.Inquiring. D.Recalling.
解析:D 词义猜测题。根据第四段画线词所在句可知,你可以重新体验积极的感觉,变得更加感激,所以是在回忆的时候发生的。因此recounting意为“回忆的”。
11.What can we infer about positive responses to shared good news?( )
A.They boost the sharer’s self-awareness.
B.They serve to confirm the listener’s opinions.
C.They are more influential if given by friends.
D.They make people more connected with others.
解析:D 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句以及第五段内容可推知,对分享的好消息的积极回应能让人们与他人联系更紧密。
12.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?( )
A.To discuss the key to strong friendships.
B.To encourage people to share good news.
C.To compare ways people react to good news.
D.To analyze how gratitude improves happiness.
解析:B 写作意图题。根据最后一段内容可推知,作者写这篇文章的目的是鼓励人们分享好消息。
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