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语 篇 提 能.阅读理解Babies can seem pretty helpless. They cant talk or use a spoon properly. They cant go to the bathroom by themselves.A long time ago, you were a baby yourself. But youve made the transition from a crying infant (婴儿) to an independent kid. As youve grown, your brain has undergone major changes. As a result, you know the difference between a cow and a car, an orange and a tennis ball. You can read, spell, and do maths.For years, scientists have been intrigued (激起兴趣) by how a babys brain develops. Theyve been trying to figure out how and when babies become learning machines and begin to make sense of the world.Some researchers suggest that babies start off early. “The smart baby camp believes that babies learn quickly，” says David Rakison, a psychologist at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. “They do maths (simple) addition and subtraction within the first 6 months.”Other researchers argue that babies take their time, slowly learning what they need to know.Scientists who specialize in brain development do agree on one thing: the ways in which babies sort (给分类) objects into groups is a key sign of brain development.And after years of studying how babies sort toys and other objects, Rakison has concluded that babies are “smart” in some ways and “dumb” in others. Babies are particularly good, he says, at learning things that are essential for survival, such as recognizing faces or dangerous animals.语篇解读本文是说明文。一些专家发现，婴儿的学习能力非常强。但是对这一问题，不同的专家却给出了不同的结论。到底婴儿的学习能力是快还是慢呢？读完本文你就会有所了解。1We grow to know the differences between many things in the world mainly because _.A. we see a lot of different thingsB. we are taught by our parentsC. we learn them ourselvesD. our brain develops答案与解析D细节理解题。由第二段第三句“As youve grown, your brain has undergone major changes.”可知，人们随着年龄的增长，大脑也会跟着发育，所以人们对世界的认识也会跟着变化。2What does the underlined word “transition” mean?A. Development. B. Improvement.C. Change. D. Growing.答案与解析C词义猜测题。由下文的“from a crying infant (婴儿) to an independent kid”可知transition的意思为“转变”，故本题选C项。3Scientists believe that the way _ is a key sign of brain development.A. babies talkB. babies sort objects into groupsC. babies walkD. babies recognize their parents答案与解析B细节理解题。由倒数第二段“. the ways in which babies sort objects into groups is a key sign of brain development.”可知本题选B项。4Which is the best title for the passage?A. What Babies LearnB. What Babies LikeC. How Babies GrowD. Babies Grow as Their Brains Develop答案与解析D主旨大意题。本文主要阐述的是婴儿认知能力随着大脑发育成长而变化，故本题选D项。.阅读理解七选五_1_Most fitness advice is aimed at a general audience. But if youre an older adult, the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has some tips for seniors to get started and keep them at the top of their game._2_ Talk with your doctor about getting permission to begin a fitness program and making any changes to suit your situation._3_ Before starting, pick a program youll enjoy, so youll do it regularly. Check out the facility and the staff. Is the place friendly? Can you change clothes comfortably? Are facilities easily accessed?Determine your participation style. Choose whats best for you a class or going solo? Morning or night hours? _4_Start slowly. Most people are overeager and sometimes overdo it. Record a baseline of your regular activities and determine a reasonable plan.Make a date. Find a friend to exercise with you and keep you motivated.Set specific shortterm and longterm goals. Plan for activity in your day and make it a priority.Remind yourself what your goals are. If it hurts, dont do it. _5_ And once youve reached your goal, treat yourself for the good job youve done, so it will encourage you to continue.A. Make a list.B. Exercise Tips for Seniors to Start a Healthy Game C. Know