4.A scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of some four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it.Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see.Some last a few minutes before they give in.But others are determined to wait until the last moment.
By the time the children reach high school,something remarkable has happened.A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular,adventurous,confident and dependable.The children who gave in to emptation early on were more likely to be lonely,easily frustrated and inflexible.Actually,the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn't show up on an IQ test.
The hardware of the brain and the software of the mind have long been scientists'concerns.But brain theory can't explain what we wonder about most,like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.
Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman,writer of Emotional Intelligence:when it comes to predicting people's success,brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as"character".
EQ is not the opposite of IQ.What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one's ability to handle stress,for instance,affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use.Among the elements for success,researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.
While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously,some few fear EQ invites misuse.
33.The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear thatC.
A.the age of 4is a proper time for scientific experiment
B.emotional intelligence won't show up until adolescence
C.the ability of self-control plays a role in personal success
D.candy can be used to measure a person's emotional intelligence
34.The underlined word"upbeat"in Paragraph 4probably meansD.
A.kind B.floating C.excited D.cheerful
35.Why does the author mention the experiment at the beginning of the text?C
A.To amuse both the children and readers.
B.To prove the scientist's wisdom.
C.To introduce the topic of the text.
D.To show us how to do an IQ test.
分析 本文是一篇科教类阅读,科学家证明能够看到未来通过提供给四岁的孩子一块糖,看他或她如何处理,一些人很快吃掉,一些人坚持到最后几分钟前又放弃了,但是还有一些决定等到最后一刻.本文以此展开讲述,主要讲述了情商的作用以及情商与智商的关系.
解答 33.答案:C.推理判断题.从文章第二段的第二句A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular,adventurous,confident and dependable可知自控能力在人的成功方面起着重要的作用.推出答案为C.推理判断题.从文章第二段的第二句A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular,adventurous,confident and dependable可知自控能力在人的成功方面起着重要的作用.故选C.34.答案:D.词义猜测题.从画线词所在句后面的内容"困难可打倒意志不坚定的人"可猜 测出"upbeat"是"乐观的"的意思.故选D.
35.答案:C.写作意图题.文章第一段提到给四岁的孩子糖果得到不同的反应,说明自控力和成功的关联,也就是引出下文的情商的话题.故选C.
点评 本文是一篇科教类阅读,题目涉及多道细节理解题.词义猜测题,推理判断题,句意理解题.做题时学生应仔细阅读原文,把握文章主要内容,联系文章上下文内容并结合所给选项含义,从中选出正确答案,一定要做到有理有据,切忌胡乱猜测