ӵһһɰɷҺɷ֮ĹϵҲܺãٸݵе\֪߾Լ˵Ůˣɴ˿֪߹ҸѡA
漰жϣ²ּ͵Ŀ飬һƪҸĶҪĽɣӶѡȷ𰸡
7Ķ
Give yourself a test. Which way is the wind blowing? How many kinds of wildflowers can be seen from your front door? If your awareness is as sharp as it could be, you'll have no trouble answering these questions.
Most of us observed much more as children than we do as adults. A child's day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder. Curiosity gave us all a natural awareness. But distinctions that were sharp to us as children become unclear; we are numb(ľģto new stimulation(̼), new ideas. Relearning the art of seeing the world around us is quite simple, although it takes practice and requires breaking some bad habits.
The first step in awakening senses is to stop predicting what we are going to see and feel before it occurs. This blocks awareness. One chilly night when I was hiking in the Rocky Mountains with some students, I mentioned that we were going to cross a mountain stream. The students began complaining about how cold it would be. We reached the stream, and they unwillingly walked ahead. They were almost knee-deep when they realized it was a hot spring. Later they all admitted they'd felt cold water at first.
Another block to awareness is the obsession() many of us have with naming things. I saw bird watchers who spotted a bird, immediately looked it up in field guides, and said, a \crowned kinglet\what it was doing.
The pressures of \hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see what's around them. I asked them what they'd seen. \ Nature seems to unfold to people who watch and wait. Next time you take a walk, no matter where it is, take in all the sights, sounds and sensations. Wander in this frame of mind and you will open a new dimension to your life.
1According to Paragraph 2, compared with adults, children are more ____________. A.anxious to do wonders B.sensitive to others' feelings C.likely to develop unpleasant habits D.eager to explore the world around them
2What idea does the author convey in Paragraph 3? A.To avoid jumping to conclusions. B.To stop complaining all the time. C.To follow the teacher's advice.
D.To admit mistakes honestly.
3The bird watchers' behavior shows that they __________. A.are very patient in their observation B.are really fascinated by nature C.care only about the names of birds D.question the accuracy of the field guides
4Why do the hikers take no notice of the surroundings during the journey? A.The natural beauty isn't attractive to them. B.They focus on arriving at the camp in time. C.The forest in the dark is dangerous for them. D.They are keen to see rare birds at the destination.
5In the passage, the author intends to tell us we should __________. A.fill our senses to feel the wonders of the world B.get rid of some bad habits in our daily life C.open our mind to new things and ideas D.try our best to protect nature 𰸡 1D 2A 3C 4B 5A
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1ж⡣µڶMost of us observed much more as children than we do as adults. A child's day is filled with fascination, newness and wonder.֪Ƚϣӹ۲ø࣬ӵһħ;档ӶƶϳӸ̽Χ硣ѡD
2ж⡣µһҹߺѧͽдһСϪʱѧDZԹˮ̫ԸǰߣʵһȪ߾һΪߴĹ½ۡѡA
3ϸ⡣µĶȫμAnother block to awareness is the obsession() many of us have with naming things.֪۲߷ֻ֣ʲôѡC
4ϸ⡣µI encountered many hikers who were headed to a distant camp-ground with just enough time to get there before dark. It seldom occurred to them to wander a bit, to take a moment to see what's around them.֪ͽֻܹʱĿĵأٹΧѡB
5ж⡣ҪͨҪǣȻֻչָЩڹ۲͵ȴˣеĸйΧɡѡA
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ؼʣص㣬ѰҴ𰸣жҪҳؾӣϵģƲϢ
8Ķ
Our Museums, Galleries, and Zoo 19 world-class museums, galleries, and a zoo
The Smithsonian offers eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater National Capital Area. In New York City, we invite you to tour two museums in historic settings.
Not near a Smithsonian museum? Look for exhibitions and museums in your community. Here we have listed some places to visit: Tips & Guidelines:
Stop at any Smithsonian museum information desk where friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers can assist you in planning your visit.
Service animals are welcome at the museums and the National Zoo. Pets are not permitted. Lunches should be properly closed or stored in lockers during your visit. 1he Smithsonian offers all these EXCEPT .
A. galleries B. concerts C. museums D. zoos 2If you are interested in animals, you can . A. go to 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC B. go to 8th and F Streets, NW Washington, DC C. visit the museum 11 a.m. on Christmas D. visit the zoo at weekends on June 25
3To arrange your visit better, you can .
A. have lunch during your visit B. take your pets along with you
C. ask the staff and volunteers for help D. fill in an application form before your visit 𰸡 1B 2D 3C
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1ϸ⡣ݵһеġThe Smithsonian offers eleven museums and galleries on the National Mall and six other museums and the National Zoo in the greater National Capital Area֪ʷɭᲩݣSmithsonianڹҹ㳡National Mall11ݺݣڽϴĹϽ6ݺҶNational ZooûṩֻᡣѡB
2ϸ⡣National Zooڵı֪ҶĿʱΪ15ŵ£ÿŵ㵽㣻ʮµ14ÿŵ㵽ĵ㣬1225ŲԶȤοͿ25ȥ档ѡD 3ϸ⡣ݵеġStop at any Smithsonian museum information desk where friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers can assist you in planning your visit.֪ʷɭᲩݵϢѶѺõIJ֪ʶԨԱ־ԸߣǿΪιƻõIJιѰְ־ԸߵİѡC
漰ϸ͵Ŀ飬һƪĶҪȷϸϢĿҪӶѡȷ𰸡
9Ķ
WISH YOU WERE MORE CREATIVE?
I want to ask you a favor. I have a pair of pants. Tell me: How many different ways can I put a pair of pants to use? Now imagine you're an architect. Same question. Now imagine you're Bill Gates. A scuba diver. A medieval knight. You still have the pants. What alternative uses come to mind?
What you just practiced--the conscious act of \another self-is an exercise that, according to psychiatrist SriniPillay, MD, is essential to being creative.
One great irony () about our collective addiction to creativity is that we tend to frame it in uncreative ways. That is to say, most of us marry creativity to our concept of self: Either we're \or we aren't, without much of a middle ground. \just not a creative person!\a discouraged student might say in art class, while another might blame her talent at painting for her difficulties in math, making a comment \
Dr.Pillay, an assistant professor at Harvard University, has spent years overturning these ideas. He believes that the key to unlocking your creative potential is to challenge the stereotyped (´ĵ) advice that urges you to \in yourself.\In fact, you should do the opposite: Believe you are someone else.
He points to a study showing the impact of stereotype on one's behavior. The authors,