18.This Way to Dreamland
Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant,especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing.Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what's happening around them.They can seem forgetful and clumsy.(36)A They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.
But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history.(37)C Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?
So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?
First,understand that some opportunities(机会) for daydreaming are better than others.Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams.(38)B And if you want to improve your chances of havinga creative idea while you're daydreaming,try to do it while you are involved in another task-preferably something simple,like taking a shower or walking,or even making meaningless drawings.
It's also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate."Mindfulness",being focused,is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep.(39)E
Finally,you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away.(40)G
Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.
A.They stare off into space and wander by themselves.
B.Having interesting things to think about also helps.
C.Without wandering minds,we wouldn't have Coke or Post-it notes.
D.At one time,daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.
E.It involves slow,steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.
F.Daydreams are often very simple and direct,quite unlike sleep dreams,which may be hard to understand.
G.Therefore,it's a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you're in the daydream zone.
分析 文章说明了"白日做梦"现象事实上有很有助于创造性思维的开发.
解答 ACBEG
36 A对上下文的理解和推理判断能力为本题主要考查点.下文第一句话They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.可知他们麻烦我们因为他们忽视我们,错过重要的事情.,与A选项内容他们凝视着自己的空间,并独自徘徊.相对应,故选A.
37 C对上下文的理解和推理判断能力为本题主要考查点.下文第一句话Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?可知你能想象我们有没有这样的想法和发明什么样的世界?与C选项内容选项Without wandering minds,we wouldn't have Coke relatively相符.故选C
38 B对上下文的理解和推理判断能力为本题主要考查点.下文第一句话And if you want to improve your chances of havinga creative idea while you're daydreaming,try to do it while you are involved in another task-preferably something simple可知当你做白日梦的机会,尽量在你参与的另一项任务最好做简单的东西,如淋浴或步行,或甚至毫无意义的图纸.与B选项内容选项Having interesting things to think about also helps相符.故选B.
39 E考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力.下文第一句话意为:"正念",集中,是一个工具,与E选项内容It's also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate相符.故选E.
40 G考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力.此段讲的好的想法随时会出现,所以带个本子记.与G选项内容Therefore,it's a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you're in the daydream zone.相符.
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