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Thinking is something you choose to do as a fish chooses to live in water. To be human is to think. But thinking may come naturally without your knowing how you do it. Thinking about thinking is the key to critical thinking. When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes. Otherwise, you might be controlled by the ideas of others. Indeed, critical thinking is at the heart of education.

The word “critical” here has a special meaning. It does not mean taking one view against another view, as when someone criticizes another person for doing something wrong. The nature of critical thinking is thinking beyond the easily seen — beyond the picture on TV, the untrue reports in the newspapers, and the faulty reasoning.

Critical thinking is an attitude as much as an activity. If you are curious about life and desire to dig deeper into it, you are a critical thinker. If you find pleasure in deep thinking about different ideas, characters, and facts, you are a critical thinker.

Activities of the mind and higher-order reasoning are processes of deep and careful thinking. They take time, and do not go hand in hand with the fast speed in today’s world: fast food, instant coffee, and self-developing film. If you are among the people who believe that speed is a measure of intelligence, you may learn something new from a story about Albert Einstein. The first time Banesh Hoffman, a scientist, was to discuss his work with Albert Einstein, he was too nervous to speak. But Einstein immediately put Hoffman at ease by saying, “Please go slowly, I don't understand things quickly.”

69. According to the passage, if we don’t think critically, we ___________.

A. may not be able think naturally 

B. will be controlled by ideas of other people

C. can control the ideas of others    

D. might be fooled by other people

70.  A critical thinker will ___________.

A. think deeply about different ideas               B. trust the reports in the newspapers

C. take one view against another view             D. criticize other people for their mistakes

71. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The heart of education                       B. Understanding critical thinking

C. Thinking fast                              D. Thinking and intelligence

   Every girl wants to have a great-looking tattoo (纹身) design that makes them more attractive. Small and lovely tattoo designs are the path to go for girls planning to get tattooed for the first time.
Nowadays, more and more females are getting a tattoo inked on their body. In the last fifteen years, tattoos have grown from being a sign of rebelliousness and trouble to a state of popular acceptance as a mark of fashion.
Tattoos are permanent so you need to be sure that you like it before getting one. A great way is to have small tattoos that look beautiful as well. You can get a cherry blossom tattoo on the foot, perhaps, a hibiscus flower on the shoulder or a lovely butterfly on the lower stomach; whatever design you choose, it can definitely add to your attractiveness and charm.
Deciding to get a tattoo needs careful thought and reflection. Otherwise, you could make some serious tattoo mistakes. Try to avoid big and obvious designs if possible. Another important part of choosing a tattoo design is the location. What part of the body do you want it on? Choosing a hidden location can often make the tattoo the perfect adornment (装饰). As for professional women, tattoos should normally be where they can be hidden.
Most importantly, no matter what tattoo design you choose the final goal is that the design should be something you like. If you are into the tattoo and really feel passionate about it you will carry yourself in a different manner when you get it inked on your body.
【小题1】A girl wants to have a tattoo in order to ________.

   Every girl wants to have a great-looking tattoo (纹身) design that makes them more attractive. Small and lovely tattoo designs are the path to go for girls planning to get tattooed for the first time.

   Nowadays, more and more females are getting a tattoo inked on their body. In the last fifteen years, tattoos have grown from being a sign of rebelliousness and trouble to a state of popular acceptance as a mark of fashion.

   Tattoos are permanent so you need to be sure that you like it before getting one. A great way is to have small tattoos that look beautiful as well. You can get a cherry blossom tattoo on the foot, perhaps, a hibiscus flower on the shoulder or a lovely butterfly on the lower stomach; whatever design you choose, it can definitely add to your attractiveness and charm.

   Deciding to get a tattoo needs careful thought and reflection. Otherwise, you could make some serious tattoo mistakes. Try to avoid big and obvious designs if possible. Another important part of choosing a tattoo design is the location. What part of the body do you want it on? Choosing a hidden location can often make the tattoo the perfect adornment (装饰). As for professional women, tattoos should normally be where they can be hidden.

   Most importantly, no matter what tattoo design you choose the final goal is that the design should be something you like. If you are into the tattoo and really feel passionate about it you will carry yourself in a different manner when you get it inked on your body.

1.A girl wants to have a tattoo in order to ________.

   A. show that she is unique              B. catch up the present fashion

   C. become more attractive              D. have more confidence

2.The underlined word “hallmark” in Paragraph 2 probably means _________

   A. feature    B. exhibition   C. entertainment    D. room

3.What did people think of girls who got tattooed in the past?

   A. They looked down upon these girls        B. They thought these girls liked to show off

   C. They thought these girls were fashionable   D. They thought these girls were rebellious

4.What is the author’s attitude towards girls’ getting a tattoo?

   A. He is against girls’ doing so   

B. He thinks professional women should not get tattooed

   C. He is in favor of it as long as it is done probably

   D. He calls on all the girls to do so

5.According to the author, which of the following is the right kind of tattoo that girls should get?

   A. Big, beautiful tattoos inked on the back

   B. Small, lovely tattoos inked on the hidden part of the body

   C. Big and fashionable tattoos inked on the foot

   D. Small and beautiful tattoos inked on where it is easy to see

Every girl wants to have a great-looking tattoo (纹身) design that makes them more attractive. Small and lovely tattoo designs are the path to go for girls planning to get tattooed for the first time.
Nowadays, more and more females are getting a tattoo inked on their body. In the last fifteen years, tattoos have grown from being a sign of rebelliousness and trouble to a state of popular acceptance as a mark of fashion.
Tattoos are permanent so you need to be sure that you like it before getting one. A great way is to have small tattoos that look beautiful as well. You can get a cherry blossom tattoo on the foot, perhaps, a hibiscus flower on the shoulder or a lovely butterfly on the lower stomach; whatever design you choose, it can definitely add to your attractiveness and charm.
Deciding to get a tattoo needs careful thought and reflection. Otherwise, you could make some serious tattoo mistakes. Try to avoid big and obvious designs if possible. Another important part of choosing a tattoo design is the location. What part of the body do you want it on? Choosing a hidden location can often make the tattoo the perfect adornment (装饰). As for professional women, tattoos should normally be where they can be hidden.
Most importantly, no matter what tattoo design you choose the final goal is that the design should be something you like. If you are into the tattoo and really feel passionate about it you will carry yourself in a different manner when you get it inked on your body

1. 1.

   A girl wants to have a tattoo in order to ______.

   1. A.
      show that she is unique
   2. B.
      catch up the present fashion
   3. C.
      become more attractive
   4. D.
      have more confidence
2. 2.

   The underlined word “hallmark” in Paragraph 2 probably means______.

   1. A.
      feature
   2. B.
      exhibition
   3. C.
      entertainment
   4. D.
      room
3. 3.

   What did people think of girls who got tattooed in the past?

   1. A.
      They looked down upon these girls
   2. B.
      They thought these girls liked to show off
   3. C.
      They thought these girls were fashionable
   4. D.
      They thought these girls were rebellious
4. 4.

   What is the author’s attitude towards girls’ getting a tattoo?

   1. A.
      He is against girls’ doing so
   2. B.
      He thinks professional women should not get tattooed
   3. C.
      He is in favor of it as long as it is done probably
   4. D.
      He calls on all the girls to do so
5. 5.

   According to the author, which of the following is the right kind of tattoo that girls should get?

   1. A.
      Big, beautiful tattoos inked on the back
   2. B.
      Small, lovely tattoos inked on the hidden part of the body
   3. C.
      Big and fashionable tattoos inked on the foot
   4. D.
      Small and beautiful tattoos inked on where it is easy to see