CET-4 reading training questions * * * 1 * * *
According to the dictionary definition of "creation", ordinary people are creating every day. Creation means "producing, leading to existence"-something that each of us does every day.
Whenever we look at or think about something in a new way, we are all creative. First of all, it involves awareness of our surroundings. This means spending all our time learning about our world. When we plan a meal, it may be as simple as realizing the color, texture and taste. Most importantly, it is the ability to notice things that others may overlook.
The second part of creativity is the ability to see the relationship between things. If we believe that there is nothing new under the sun, creativity is to transform or reorganize old things in new ways. For example, we can do this by finding a more effective learning method or a better way to arrange furniture, or we can create an unusual photo by combining camera lens and filter in a new way.
The third part of creativity is to use the courage and motivation of our new ide and apply them to achieve some new results. It is one thing to come up with a new concept; Putting ideas into practice is another matter.
These three parts of creativity are included in all great works of genius, but they are also included in many of our daily activities.
26. According to the passage, which of the following activities is not creative?
A. prepare a meal.
B. put the furniture in a unique way.
C. buy some books from the bookstore.
D. "write" a letter on the computer.
27. The author thinks _ _ _.
A. creativity is very important
B. Creativity is related to deep insight to some extent.
C. Creativity is to create something new and concrete.
Practice and practice are the only way to cultivate one's creativity.
28. "There is nothing new under the sun." ***Par.3*** actually means _ _ _.
We seldom create new things. New things are just a legend.
C. New things can only be created on the basis of the original things D. We can hardly see the real new things in the world.
29. How does the author view the relationship between a new idea and its being put into practice?
A. it is more difficult to create a new idea than to apply it to practice.
B. finding a new idea will definitely lead to a new thing.
C. A person can put forward a new idea, but he can't put it into practice.
D. A person with excellent practical ability can easily become an inventor.
30. The best title of this article is _ _ _ _.
A. How to cultivate your creativity B. What is creativity?
C. the importance of creativity D. creativity-a matter not far away
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Answer C. This question can be ruled out. According to the first paragraph, creativity means "making things happen" and "making things exist". And its performance in three aspects can refer to the "short essay", according to which C is the correct answer.
The answer to this question needs to be based on understanding the main idea and details of the article. Option b means "creativity depends on extraordinary insight to some extent." According to the last paragraph, it is a kind of "gift", so it is right. In this way, you can be sure that B is the correct answer.
28. answer C. this problem can be solved by "exclusion method" on the basis of correct understanding of the meaning of the sentence. According to the context, the real meaning of this sentence is that "anything new is based on the original things". Accordingly, item A thinks that "we seldom create new things" is obviously only the literal meaning of this sentence, which is incorrect. Item B "Creating new things is a myth" is also a literal understanding. Look at item c again, "new things can only be created on the basis of the original things." Isn't this the conclusion of our analysis? Item D, "We can hardly see anything new", is even worse. In this way, it can be determined that item C is the correct answer.
29. Answer C. Find the details first. This question involves the understanding of the last sentence of the third paragraph of the article. The author thinks that "acquiring new ideas does not mean that you can put them into practice, which implies the meaning of' knowing is easier than doing'. In this way, we can analyze and reject the options. So you can be sure that C is the correct answer.
30. Answer B. Read the full text quickly first * * * Pay attention to the topic sentence * * *, which shows that the theme of the article is "the meaning of creativity and its three manifestations", and the whole article is centered on creativity. Now let's analyze the options. In this way, you can be sure that item B is the correct answer.
CET-4 reading training questions * * * II * * *
When I was studying at Yale University, some phenomena puzzled me very much. I find that China students or Asian students are very polite in class, while American students often interrupt professors, ask questions and dominate discussions. China students are not as aggressive as American students.
I was deeply impressed by the professor's role in the seminar. The professor does not give the final conclusion as an authority, but as a researcher to find the answer to the question with the students. One of the linguistic features of his interaction with students is that he uses a lot of modal verbs-much more than I used when I was studying in Beijing Foreign Studies University. When answering questions, he usually says, "This is my personal opinion, which may be wrong." Or "You may be right, but you may find this idea interesting."
In China, the authorities should always give wise decisions and the right direction. Therefore, students always expect the professor to give an answer to this question. I still remember how frustrated foreign teachers were when they didn't give such an answer. Their expectations of the authorities are much higher than those of American students. Once China students get the answer, they are sure.
China's education attaches great importance to the unified thought. I remember that American teachers who taught in our university complained that China students expressed the same meaning in their English positions. American exams usually test a student's ability to analyze and solve problems instead of memorizing materials. In the United States, education is not only regarded as a means to obtain employment, but also as a process to improve critical thinking.
3 1. In America, when students are in class.
A. China students are often very active. B. American students like to make trouble.
C. China students like to give their teachers problems. D. American students are often full of energy
32. American teachers prefer to hesitate when answering questions.
Very sincere, very direct
C. Very confident D. Very indifferent
33. What is the author's opinion about the differences between Chinese and American teaching methods?
A. He thinks that China's teaching methods can make students learn more.
B he thinks that the main purpose of Chinese teaching method is to improve students' memory.
C. He thinks that American teaching is competency-oriented.
D. He thinks American teachers hate exams.
34. The author thinks that the relationship between students and teachers is _ _ _ _.
A. Closer in China B. Closer in China C. More relaxed in America D. More harmonious in America.
35. Education in the United States may produce _ _ _ graduates.
Talkative, traditional, creative and imaginative.
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3 1. Answer D. Finding the relevant details in the article is the key to solving this problem. From the last two sentences in the first paragraph of the article, we can know that "China students are very polite and restrained in class, while American students are very active." Accordingly, item D, "American students tend to be very active", is exactly the conclusion we reached with the author, so it is undoubtedly an option. Answering this question also gives us a revelation: some interference items are very confusing and can't be identified at a glance, so it may be necessary to compare and think repeatedly when choosing them to judge whether they are correct or not.
The second paragraph of the article is the key to answering the question. This paragraph mainly talks about "American professors play an equal role with students in the classroom" and introduces "various manifestations of this situation". Now, let's look at the options. Item A is "very sincere" and conforms to the facts. Mark it first and see if there is anything more suitable. Item B is "very direct" and obviously wrong. American teachers are only "indirect" even if they are euphemistic. Item C means "very confident", which is not mentioned in the article and cannot be selected. It is even more absurd to regard item D as "very cold". So you can only choose a.
Answer C. To answer such questions, we should first grasp the main idea and general idea of the full text, just like answering questions about the main content of the article, so as not to be biased in understanding the author's point of view. Reading the full text quickly, we can see that the author intends to attack the disadvantages of China's educational methods. In this way, the author's point of view is obvious. Now look at the options. Item C "American education focuses on cultivating students' ability". While attacking China's education, the author also agrees with some practices of American education, which is one of the conclusions drawn by the author after investigating American education, so it is correct.
Answer D. Inference and disjunction are both demanding questions. It requires students not only to correctly understand the article or some details, but also to further infer the implied meaning. Item d says "the relationship between teachers and students in America is harmonious", which is the view of the cooperators, and only D can be chosen.
Answer C. The range of this question is too wide, and you can only choose according to the options and articles. Item C is "creativity". The equal, free and relaxed education model in the United States encourages students to develop the ability to analyze and solve problems independently, so the students trained in this way must be "creative" and in line with the facts. So the option is C.