1、閱讀強化訓練(1)(建議用時：15分鐘) 閱讀理解The fashionable technology of virtual reality(虛擬現實)(VR)the wonderful world created by computersis finally here, but before you rush out to buy the headset, youll want to take notice of experts warnings.“These devices are designed mostly for adult use，” said Dr. Justin Asgarp

2、our, Vancouver optometrist (whose job is to examine peoples eyes and to sell glasses)Little research has been done about the long­term effects of VR on children, but makers have not designed the VR headsets for young eyes.VR headset maker Oculus Rift states that younger users may suffer from di

3、scomfort or ill health effects, and they are in a very important period of visual development.“What a study has suggested is that a VR device can actually cause what we call amblyopia, potential(潛在的) lazy eyes, in these children with pre­existing visual conditions，” Dr. Asgarpour said.Even chil

4、dren without underlying eye conditions could experience problems, like temporary double vision.Adults should be careful too, according to the doctor, who says longer virtual reality experiences can lead to balance problems. You should be careful of your surroundings and be careful not to trip over w

5、ires(電線). Those with heart conditions are advised not to play.But there are some positive health uses of virtual reality. The technology has been used to treat conditions like fear of heights, and its also being used to help treat addictions(癮)“What were trying to do is take people into a drug­

6、related setting and let them experience cravings (extremely strong wishes for something)，” Dr.Zach Rosenthal with Duke University said. He and his team take addicts inside a virtual house and use a series of tones to condition them to reduce their cravings.A lot more research needs to be done about

7、the long­term health effects of VR, but in the meantime you had better spend only a limited time on VR and make sure your children use it as little as possible.【解題導語】本文是一篇議論文。目前的虛擬現實產品主要是面向成人用戶的，專家建議兒童盡量少玩虛擬現實產品。1What may be Oculus Rifts attitude to childrens use of VR?ADiscouraging. BUninteres

8、ted.CDoubtful. DCurious.A解析：觀點態度題。由第三、四段可推斷，Oculus Rift公司不希望兒童使用虛擬現實裝置。2What did Asgarpour say about VR?AIt could help to improve users balance.BIt was badly in need of improvements.CIt could be used to treat heart disease.DIt might cause kids sight problems.D解析：細節理解題。由第五段可知，Asgarpour認為虛擬現實可能會導致兒童出現

9、視力問題。3Why does the author mention Rosenthals study?ATo prove VRs beneficial effects.BTo explain the harm of addictions.CTo comment on VRs medical uses.DTo discuss peoples cravings for VR.A解析：推理判斷題。聯系倒數第三段可知，倒數第二段提到的研究是為了說明虛擬現實帶來的益處。4What are scientists expected to find out?AWhy children are showing

10、much interest in VR.BHow people can use VR to improve their health.CWhy VR is getting more popular at the present time.DHow VR influences users over a long period of time.D解析：推理判斷題。由第三段中的Little research has been done about the long­term effects of VR on children和最后一段中的A lot more research needs

11、to be done about the long­term health effects of VR可知，人們希望科學家搞清楚虛擬現實對用戶產生的長久影響。 七選五Why Talkative Kids Are More Likely to Succeed?Talkative kids can sometimes be a headache for parents, but the willingness to speak loud and often is largely considered a positive thing. 1._ The benefits go far be

12、yond that to grade school, secondary education, college and especially the workplace. The following is why talkative kids are more likely to succeed when they grow up. 2_ Talkative kids arent going to be able to stay quiet for long. This can definitely become a problem, but if theyre able to learn w

13、hen its okay to talk and when its not, it can have big rewards. In a classroom, for example, it can mean that theyre raising their hands a lot and contributing to discussions. Teachers usually need tricks and tips to get a discussion going, but not if one or two talkative kids are in the classroom.T

14、hey have more to say. Most children couldnt come up with enough to talk for five straight minutes. 3._ It shows that they have a lot of ideas. That thoughtfulness and sense of imagination will pay off when they need to.They have a lot of energy. 4._ Just think about all they could get done if they j

15、ust put that energy to good use. If your child never stays quiet, thats a problem. Help them find hobbies so that they can divert(轉移) the energy towards something productive.They keep things interesting. Any parents of talkative kids can prove that they try to keep things interesting and often enter

16、taining. 5._ In a world where even parenthood can be dull at times, its good to have something in your life that is going to keep surprising you, and talkative kids are the most likely to shake things up.AThey ll participate more.BTalkative kids are very energetic.CBut talkative kids can talk for hours.DTheyll have better communication skills.EResearch even shows that talkative kids do better in preschool.FIts not always easy on the parent, but at least it never gets