Question

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 concerntrate． “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 relatively, 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.E

4.A

5.G

【解析】

本文属于说明文，介绍了每个人都会做的白日梦，白日梦有不好的方面，但也有很多好的地方。文章中给出了三条很好的利用其积极面的建议。

1.考查逻辑关系。根据第一段主要说的是大众印象中的白日做梦有哪些弊端，选项在文章前后句中起到段内逻辑连接的作用。B项：They stare off into space and wander by themselves．他们凝视着天空，独自漫步，符合语境，故选B。

2.考查逻辑例证。本段话锋一转说到了白日做梦其实有着很多的好处．选项前后依然是顺承关系。C项：Without wandering minds，we wouldn't have relatively，Coke or Post-it notes．没有恍惚的思绪，我们将不会有相对论、可乐或者便条．符合文意．故选C。

3.考查逻辑关系。根据上句Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams．可知感觉安全和放松会帮助你进入白日梦。本选项中的it指代前句的动名词短语feeling safe and relaxed，解题线索明显，故选E。

4.考查逻辑关系。本段主要讲如何避免不合时宜的白日做梦，A项：Having interesting things to think about also helps．思考感兴趣的事情也是有帮助的，符合文意。且选项中有also为提示词，故选A。

5.考查逻辑关系。根据上句Finally，you never know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away．可知你永远不会知道好的想法会什么时候出现，然而可能会慢慢忘记。G项：Therefore，it's a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when you're in the daydream zone．因此，你应该带一个本子随时记，本选项中的逻辑词Therefore可为做题线索之一，故选G。