15.You either have it,or you don't-a sense of direction.But why is it that some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map,while others can lose themselves in the next street?
Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction,but it is not properly understood how it works.One theory is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it.Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don't use it,we lose it.
"Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,"says Jim Martland,Research Director of the project."However,if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car,they never develop the skills."
Jim Martland also emphasizes that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction.He makes the following suggestions:
If you are using a map,turn it so it relates to the way you are facing.
If you leave your bike in a strange place,put it near something like a big stone or a tree.Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike.When you return,go back along the same route.
Simplify the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town,streams,or walls in the countryside to guide you.Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help to find out where you are.
Now you need never get lost again!
63.Scientists believe thatB.
A.people never lose their sense of direction
B.everybody has a sense of direction from birth
C.some babies are born with a sense of direction
D.people learn a sense of direction as they grow older
64.What is true of seven-year-old children according to the passage?B
A.They never have a sense of direction without maps.
B.They have a sense of direction and can find their way around.
C.They should never be allowed out alone if they lack a sense of direction.
D.They can develop a good sense of direction if they are driven around in a car.
65.What should you do if you leave your bike in a strange place?C
A.Tie it to a tree so as to prevent it from being stolen.
B.Draw a map of the route to help remember where it is.
C.Remember something easily recognizable on the route.
D.Avoid taking the same route when you come back to it.
66.According to the passage,the best way to find your way around is toC.
A.ask policemen for directions
B.count the number of landmarks that you see
C.use walls,streams,and streets to guide yourself
D.remember your route by looking out for steps and stairs.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了人们与生俱来的方向感的问题,作并就如何提高自己辨别方向的能力提出了几点建议.
解答 63.B.细节理解题.根据第二段Scientists say we're all born with a sense of direction,but it is not properly understood how it works.描述,可知科学家认为每个人从出生就有方向感;故选B.
64.B.细节理解题.根据第三段:Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,"says Jim Martland可知真正的七岁的孩子他们有方向感,可以找到自己的路;故选B.
65.C.细节理解题.根据倒数第三段:Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike.When you return,go back along the same route可知如果你把自行车放在一个陌生的地方,你该记住一些容易辨认的路线;故选C.
66.C.细节理解题.根据倒数第二段:Simplify the way of finding your direction by using lines such as streets in a town,streams,or walls in the countryside to guide you可知找到你的路的最好方法是使用墙,溪流,和街道引导自己;故选C.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.