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【題目】根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Although people value intelligence—understanding, reasoning, the ability to learn—they also respect wisdom, or the knowledge and experience that they gain over a lifetime. In some ways, wisdom is like beauty: we value it, we desire it, we know it when we see it, but it is nearly impossible to pin down such a nice quality. 【1】

1. Working at being social.

Studies show that people who stay connected to others show higher levels of wisdom than those who remain alone. 【2】 Next time you’re at a party or gathering, single out someone who’s standing alone; and strike up a conversation.

2. 【3】

Wisdom involves being able to understand all sides of an issue without letting personal feelings gel in the way. Owning your mind means realizing that everyone has a life story that influences their actions. During the course of every day, make a note of the issues that annoy you, and take a moment to see them from the other side.

3. Learning how to say “I could be wrong”.

A wise person understands that it is impossible to know everything and that life is likely to take unexpected turns. 【4】 Admitting that there are times when you could be mistaken will go a long way in strengthening your fame.

4. Reading the news.

【5】 If you don’t already read a daily paper or news online, start by going through a single front-page article from a major respected news source.

Almost everyone has the potential to become wiser, particularly if you strengthen these habits.

A. Practicing being open-minded.

B. Sharing good news with your friends.

C. But researchers have tried and here’s what they’ve found.

D. Recognizing your errors can lead only to even greater wisdom.

E. Make an effort to join a new club, or invite an old friend for coffee.

F. You do not have to admit your mistakes if you are really unwilling to.

G. You cannot make balanced choices unless you understand world circumstances.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】E

【3】A

【4】D

【5】G

【解析】每個人都渴望擁有智慧，那么怎樣使自己變成一個智慧的人，文章給了我們一些建議。

【1】C考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。第一段主要講智慧的重要性以及人們對它的渴求。下文講怎樣使自己更有智慧的方法。C項“研究者們努力嘗試有下面這些發(fā)現(xiàn)”承上啟下，故選C。

【2】E考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。本段講多參加社交活動，E項“努力參加新俱樂部或邀請老朋友喝咖啡”符合本段內(nèi)容，故選E。

【3】A考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。本段建議我們不要感情用事，要全方位看問題。A項“要學(xué)會豁達開朗”概括本段內(nèi)容，故選A。

【4】D考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。本段講學(xué)會認錯會讓人明智，D項表達了此意，符合本段內(nèi)容，故選D。

【5】G考查對上下文的理解和推理判斷能力。本段建議多看新聞，了解世界。G項“只有你了解了世界現(xiàn)狀才能平衡地做出選擇”符合本段內(nèi)容。故選G。