(二十) A. To trick the lion.
B. To show off his skills. C. To get ready for a fight.
D. To entertain the audience.
1. Why does the lion tamer use a chair? A 细节理解题。根据文章第一段的With its focus divided, the lion becomes confused and is unsure about what to do next可以得知, 驯狮者用椅子的目的是to trick the lion, 故A项正确。 A. They feel puzzled over choices.
B. They hold on to the wrong things. C. They find it hard to make changes.
D. They have to do something for show. 2. In what sense are people similar to a lion facing a chair? A
推理判断题。题干意为：在哪种意义上人类与面对椅子的狮子是相似的? 根据文章第二段的 only to end up confused by all of the options in front of you and never make progress? 可以推知, 人们也同样在有很多选择的时候不知道该怎么办。 3. What is the author’s attitude towards the experts mentioned in Paragraph 3?
A. Tolerant.
B. Doubtful. C. Respectful.
D. Supportive. B
推理判断题。根据文章第三段最后一句可以推知, 作者对专家的建议是持怀疑态度的, 故选doubtful。
A. wait for a better chance
B. break your old habits C. make a quick decision
D. ask for clear guidance 4. When the world is “waving a chair in your face”, you’re advised to ____. C
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段第二句All you need to do is focus on one thing. 可以推知, 作者建议在面对很多选择的时候, 我们要做的就是快点作出抉择。 A. We often get confused in our life.
B. What we need to do is focus on one thing.
C. If you want to go somewhere, go right now.
D. Don’t start doing something until you are ready.
5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? D
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Starting before you feel ready is one of the habits of successful people可知答案为D。
typical adj. 典型的
in reality 实际上 unsure adj. 没把握的
option n. 选择 conflicting information矛盾的信息
focus on 聚焦在；集中在 accomplish vt. 完成
take immediate action 马上行动 ［复记强化］ ［难句理解］ This upsets me to no end because while all the experts are busy debating about which option is best, the people who want to improve their lives are left confused by all of the conflicting information. 结构分析：句中because引导一个原因状语从句，该从句里面又包含一个while引导的时间状语从句以及who引导的定语从句。 汉语大意：这个事情不断地困扰我，这是因为当所有的专家在忙于争论哪个是最佳选择的时候，那些想改善生活的人被这些矛盾的信息弄得云里雾里了。 * * * *