The famous American inventor Thomas Alva Edison once claimed that genius was one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration(汗水). Now, it seems, there is scientific evidence to _______ his claim. The idea that geniuses such as Shakespeare, Mozart, and Picasso possessed certain inborn talents is a false belief, according to a study by a British psychologist and his colleagues.
After examining outstanding performance in the arts and sports, these researchers concluded that _______ is determined by opportunity, encouragement, training, motivation, self-confidence, and — most important of all —_______ Even people who were not thought to be _______ with any special talent could, after having received training, reach levels _______ considered attainable (可获得的) only by gifted individuals. Talent is a false belief, and it is time that people got rid of it, they said.
This theory — a dramatic _______ with traditional beliefs — has been _______ by academics worldwide. In fact, studies of accomplished artists and mathematicians, and top tennis players and swimmers, have reported few early signs of _______ in these people before any parental encouragement. No case has been found of anyone reaching the highest levels of achievement without _______ himself or herself to thousands of hours of serious training. Even those who are believed to be exceptionally talented — whether in music, mathematics, chess, or sports — have needed lengthy periods of instruction and practice to achieve their highest level of success. The persistent false belief that some people reach high levels of performance without spending numerous hours practicing __________ much to the fact that their practice is usually outside the casual observer’s view, stated one scientist.
The importance of practice has been noticed in athletics. For instance, differences in the composition of certain muscles were once thought to be __________ predictors of athletic performance. However, the differences in the proportion of certain muscle fibers(组织) that are __________ for success in long-distance running are largely the result of extended practice in running.
“What makes a genius then?” one may ask. __________ , there is no clear answer. What is known, however, is that nurture is at least as important as nature? __________, a supportive environment will do far more for a child’s prospects of success than any inborn gifts. This is a message that most of us will find __________ — even if we haven’t won the gene lottery, our fate is still in our own hands.
1.A.make B.challenge C.support D.dismiss
2.A.excellence B.harmony C.negotiation D.response
3.A.education B.practice C.fortune D.character
4.A.satisfied B.concerned C.decorated D.gifted
5.A.preciously B.practically C.previously D.primarily
6.A.break B.association C.partnership D.relief
7.A.doubted B.concluded C.mentioned D.applauded
8.A.accomplishment B.treasure C.diligence D.inspiration
9.A.adapting B.attaching C.linking D.devoting
10.A.carries B.leaves C.owes D.connects
11.A.creative B.reliable C.natural D.active
12.A.essential B.suitable C.possible D.feasible
13.A.Unlikely B.Similarly C.Hopefully D.Unfortunately
14.A.To sum up B.In other words C.For example D.In addition
15.A.misleading B.puzzling C.comforting D.amusing
Mother Teresa _______ great contribution to the world peace, _______ she was awarded the Nobel Price in 1979.
A.might have made, because B.must have made, for
C.could have make, since D.should have make, as
_______ hip-hop is popular with youngsters, I’m still not accustomed _______ it.
A.As, to appreciating B.Although, to appreciate
C.Even though, to appreciating D.While, to appreciate
Many people feel nervous _______ they attend a concert, so I recommend _______ the hall early to have enough time _______ yourself comfortable.
A.at the first time, arriving, to make B.the first time, to arrive, making
C.for the first time, reaching, making D.the first time, getting to, to make
_______ of current news, whether it is domestics or overseas, is his daily routine.
A.Being informed B.Informed C.Informing D.Having been informed
In the middle of the lake _______ a huge island, _______ lives a phantom.
A.lies, where B.locates, where C.stands, in which D.is situated, that
