Question

Scientists have found a new use for children’s imaginations(想象力)—to make Stomachaches go away.

The BBC reports a new study that shows: “Children can be taught to use their Imaginations to deal with stomachaches.” This may be very good news for parents who need a quick cure for their sick children.

Any mother or father understands the stomach problem is one of the most frequent(时常发生的) things their children complain about. Around twenty percent of children suffer from stomachaches that doctors cannot find a reason for.

This new research is especially good for kids with active imaginations. Researchers found that the more creative the child is, the better he or she is at imagining the pain away.

The researchers used a relaxing CD with children. A voice guided them through different fantasy(幻想) situations. One of these was pretending to be floating on a cloud. Thirty children took part in the tests. Half of them used the “guided imagery” method, and the other half received normal medicines. Researchers found 73.3 percent of the CD users reported a reduction in pain. This compared to only 26.7 percent of kids who got normal treatment.

Study leader Dr Miranda Tilburg was very excited about her findings. She believed that it was a very cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches. She said it would not work as well with adults.

1.The new study may be good news for those who____________.

A．have less imaginations

B．don’t know how to relax

C．want to stop their kids’ stomachaches in a short time

D．can find why children suffer from stomachaches

2.What kind of kids will benefit(从…收益) most from the new research?

A．Kids who like listening to music.

B．Kids who are good at remembering things.

C．The independent(独立的) kids.

D．Kids with active imaginations.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.  Sometimes, doctors don’t know why children suffer from stomachaches.

B.  Children complain about their learning problems most frequently.

C. The more creative the child is, the less likely he or she is to have a stomachache.

D.  30 children received normal medicines in the tests.

4.From the end of the passage, we know that__________.

A．adults can also use their imaginations to make stomachaches go away

B．Dr Miranda Tilburg wasn’t pleased with her findings

C．the normal cure for stomachaches will not be used

D．a cheap and easy way to stop children’s stomachaches has been found

5.What does this passage mainly tell us?

A．Tell us how to stop stomachaches in public places.

B．Children can “imagine”their pain away.

C．Children’s imaginations are very active.

D．It mainly talks about how to develop children’s imaginations.

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.A

4.B

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了一个孩子可以通过想象把肚子疼赶走的方法。这项新研究尤其适合有想象力的孩子。研究人员用一套放松的光盘给孩子播放，光盘的声音可以引导孩子想象不同的境况，这样孩子就消除了肚子疼的感觉。这是一个既便宜又简单的治疗肚子疼的方法。

1.C词义猜测题。根据第二段的This may be very good news for parents who need a quick cure for their sick children.可知这是快速治疗孩子疾病的方法，故选C。

2.D细节理解题。根据第四段的This new research is especially good for kids with active imaginations可知这项新研究尤其对有想象力的孩子有好处。.故选D。

3.A细节理解题。通读整篇文章可知医生有时也不知道为什么孩子们会肚子疼，故选A。

4.B段落大意题。通读整篇文章可知Dr Miranda Tilburg对她的发现不满意。故选B。

5.D主旨大意题。根据第一段的Scientists have found a new use for children’s imaginations(想象力)—to make Stomachaches go away. 可知本文主要讲了孩子可以通过想象把肚子疼赶走。故选D。

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。