Question

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项

This Way to Dreamland

Daydreaming means people think about something pleasant，especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of what’s happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy.__ 1.___They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.

But daydreamers are also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history._ 2.__ Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?

So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?

First，understand that some opportunities(机会) for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams._ 3.__ And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while you’re daydreaming，try to do it while you are involved in another task—preferably something simple，like taking a shower or walking，or even making meaningless drawings.

It’s also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concentrate. “Mindfulness”，being focused，is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep.__ 4.____

Finally，you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away.___ 5.___

Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.

A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.

B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.

C. Without wandering minds，we wouldn’t have relativity，Coke or Post-it notes.

D. At one time，daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.

E. It involves slow，steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.

F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct，quite unlike sleep dreams，which may be hard to understand.

G. Therefore，it’s a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you’re in the daydream zone.

Answer

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.E

5.G

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于说明文，介绍了白日梦的好处和坏处以及如何避免白日梦消极影响的方法。

1.B 考查逻辑关系。首先作者给出主题句“Daydreamers have a bad reputation”，后面用三个并列句给出做白日梦者不好的方面，主语、词义都相似，所以B正确。

2.C 考查逻辑例证。本段转折谈做白日梦的好处，“great ideas‖是关键词，所以本空可以用例证说明great ideas指什么。 故C正确。

3.A 考查逻辑关系。本段开篇提出做梦的机会（opportunities）,后面提出增加机会的方法，三句为并列关系，阐述做什么能够帮助人更好地进入daydream的状态，因此A选项关键词also helps最为符合。

4.E 考查逻辑关系。阐释问题和解决办法。整段阐述如何做到―Mindfulness（ being focused），与E选项中的self-control(stay calm and attentive)相匹配。所以选E。

5.G 考查逻辑关系。阐释问题和解决办法。段首提出“never know what wonderful idea might strike”，后面应该提供具体的应对策略，所以建议最好随时把好的想法记录下来。而记录所需要的重要工具就是G选项中的notebook（笔记本）和voice recorder（录音设备），G与前一句恰好形成因果关系，故本题选G。

考点：考查说明文阅读