Question

Blind imitation (模仿) is self-destruction. To those who do not recognize their unique worth, imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strength, imitation is unacceptable.

In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else's way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child's bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.

In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.

In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.

Blessed is the person willing to act on their sudden desire to create something unique. Think of the movies, books, teachers, and friends that have affected you most deeply. They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration, not desperation. The world is changed not by those who do what has been done before them, but by those who do what has been done inside them. Creative people have an endless resource of ideas. The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.

Study your role models, accept the gifts they have given, and leave behind what does not server. Then you can say, "I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors" tragedies and stories, and know that they are cheering on.

1. Imitation proves useful when you _____.

A. know you are unique

B. lose the balance of life

C. begin to learn something new

D. get tired of routine practice

2.To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should _____.

A. forget daily fear and pain

B. choose the right example

C. ask others for decisions

D. stay away from stars

3.The trouble a creator faces is _____.

A. the lack of strong motivation

B. the absence of practical ideas

C. how to search for more materials

D. how to use imagination creatively

4.What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A. To highlight the importance of creatively.

B. To criticize the characters of role models.

C. To compare imitation with creation.

D. To explain the meaning of success.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.A

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章讲述了人们在学习新事物的早期可以去模仿别人，而且模仿一定要选择好的榜样。然而模仿是不够的，人们还需要去创新，如何用已有的东西来创造新东西，就像人们所说的“我站在巨人的肩膀上”。

1.C细节理解题。根据文章内容 In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful.在学习一种技能或品德形成的早期阶段，模仿是有用的，故此题选C，在开始学新事物时。

2.B细节理解题。根据文章内容 In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models.在日常生活中，如果我们下意识有不好的榜样，就会伤害我们，故此题选B。

3.D 细节理解题。根据文章内容The problem a creator faces is not running out of material; it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.创造者面对的问题是原料的用完，如何用原料来敲开想像的门，故此题选D。

4.A 判断推理题。根据文章内容得知，作者写这篇文章的重要目的是强调创造的重要性，故此题选A。

考点：教育类短文阅读。