Question

You either have it, or you don’t—a sense of direction, that is. But why is that some people would find their way across the Sahara without a map, while others can lose themselves in the next street?

   Scientists say we’re all born with a sense of direction, but it is not properly understood how it works. One theory(理论) is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at Liverpool University supports this idea and suggests that if we don’t have it, we lose it.

   “Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around,” says Jim Martland, Research Director of this project. “However, if they are not allowed out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they never develop the skills.”

   Jim Martland also emphasized(强调) that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He makes the following suggestions:

   If you are using a map, turn it to the way you are facing.

   If you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree. Note landmarks on the route as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.

    The simple way of finding your direction is by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or walls in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone and note any landmarks such as tower blocks or hills which can help you find out where you are.

   Now you will never get lost again!

1.Scientists believe that            .

A. only some babies are born with a sense of direction

B. people never lose their sense of direction

C. people learn a sense of direction as they grow older

D. everybody has a sense of direction from birth

2.What is true of seven-year-old children according to the passage?

A. They never have a sense of direction without a map.

B. They have a sense of direction and can find their way around.

C. They should never be allowed out alone if they lack a sense of direction.

D. They can develop a good sense of direction if they are driven around in a car.

3.If you leave your bike in a strange place, you should             .

A. tie it to the tree in order to prevent it from being stolen

B. draw a map of the route to help remember where it is

C. take the different routes when you come back to it

D. remember something easily recognizable(可辨认的) on the route

Answer

1.D

2.B                 

3.D                                               

【解析】  

试题分析：本文讲诉了方向感，是人与生俱来的能力。但是之所以有人的方向感好有人的方向感差，是因为，人们要去练习提高自己的方向感。如果你的方向感很差，作者提供了一些方法来培养方向感。 

1.细节理解题。句意；科学家相信一下哪种说法？根据文中Scientists say we’re all born with a sense of direction科学家们说我们方向感与生俱来。可知选D。

2.细节理解题。句意：根据文章，下面对七岁小孩的说法哪种是正确的？根据文章：“Children as young as seven have the ability to find their way around。                

3.细节理解题。句意；如果你把自行车留在一个陌生的地方，你会怎么办？根据文章： The simple way of finding your direction is by using lines such as streets in a town, streams, or walls in the countryside to guide you.  最简单的寻找方向的方法是通过使用线，如城里的街道，或乡下的溪流，墙来引导你。故答应选D。                       

考点：科普类短文阅读。