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There are many different ways to solve a problem. One way is to be creative. People often think creative thinking is just for artists and designers, but this is not true. Dr. Edward de Bono, an expert in creative thinking and problem solving, has shown the world that using creativity to solve problems is very useful in business and in our communities, and will continue to be so in the future.
One example of creative thinking is the solution to a parking problem in a town center. In the areas close to stores, people can only park for 20 minutes. There are parking metres where people pay to park in these areas. However, the problem is that many people leave their cars there for longer than 20 minutes. Dr. Edward de Bono’s solution is to make a rule that all cars parked in these areas must keep their headlights on. Of course, drivers will want to return to their cars before their car batteries (蓄电池) die.
According to Dr. de Bono, people will need to use creative thinking more often in the future. To help people think more creatively, he designed the “Six Thinking Hats” system. The system helps people think about a problem in different ways in order to find a solution. In the system, there are six imaginary hats of different colours. Each hat symbolizes a different way of thinking. For example, the white hat helps people consider the facts. The black hat is the most logical (有逻辑的) and helps people consider why a possible solution may not work. So, next time you have a problem in your community, think about it creatively, from different perspectives, and see what ideas you have.
36. Who’s Dr. Edward de Bono?
A. An artist with special talents.
B. An expert in creative thinking.
C. A businessman in the community.
D. A student learning to solve problems.
37. What is the topic of the text?
A. Asking experts for some useful advice.
B. Being a creative artist in the community.
C. Doing business successfully in the future.
D. Using creative thinking to solve problems.
38. Why is the example mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. To express a result.
B. To support the topic.
C. To list some numbers.
D. To describe a problem.
39. What does the underlined word “perspectives” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Ways.
B. Places.
C. People.
D. Rules.
40. Which of the following is TRUE about the “Six Thinking Hats” system?
A. The black hat has to do with people’s feelings.
B. The system is used to help people think quickly.
C. The white hat helps people think about the facts.
D. The six hats of different shapes can be very helpful.
One example of creative thinking is the solution to a parking problem in a town center. In the areas close to stores, people can only park for 20 minutes. There are parking metres where people pay to park in these areas. However, the problem is that many people leave their cars there for longer than 20 minutes. Dr. Edward de Bono’s solution is to make a rule that all cars parked in these areas must keep their headlights on. Of course, drivers will want to return to their cars before their car batteries (蓄电池) die.
According to Dr. de Bono, people will need to use creative thinking more often in the future. To help people think more creatively, he designed the “Six Thinking Hats” system. The system helps people think about a problem in different ways in order to find a solution. In the system, there are six imaginary hats of different colours. Each hat symbolizes a different way of thinking. For example, the white hat helps people consider the facts. The black hat is the most logical (有逻辑的) and helps people consider why a possible solution may not work. So, next time you have a problem in your community, think about it creatively, from different perspectives, and see what ideas you have.
36. Who’s Dr. Edward de Bono?
A. An artist with special talents.
B. An expert in creative thinking.
C. A businessman in the community.
D. A student learning to solve problems.
37. What is the topic of the text?
A. Asking experts for some useful advice.
B. Being a creative artist in the community.
C. Doing business successfully in the future.
D. Using creative thinking to solve problems.
38. Why is the example mentioned in Paragraph 2?
A. To express a result.
B. To support the topic.
C. To list some numbers.
D. To describe a problem.
39. What does the underlined word “perspectives” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Ways.
B. Places.
C. People.
D. Rules.
40. Which of the following is TRUE about the “Six Thinking Hats” system?
A. The black hat has to do with people’s feelings.
B. The system is used to help people think quickly.
C. The white hat helps people think about the facts.
D. The six hats of different shapes can be very helpful.
答案
36. B 37. D 38. B 39. A 40. C
解析
【分析】
这是一篇英语阅读理解题，解题思路为：1. 通读全文把握主旨大意；2. 针对每道题定位原文对应段落的关键信息；3. 逐一比对选项与原文内容，排除错误选项确定答案。具体各题：36题定位第一段找Dr. Edward de Bono的身份；37题梳理全文确定主旨；38题分析举例的作用；39题结合上下文猜测词义；40题定位“Six Thinking Hats”系统的细节判断选项。
【解析】
36题：根据第一段“Dr. Edward de Bono, an expert in creative thinking and problem solving”可知，他是创造性思维专家，对应选项B，故选B。
37题：全文围绕“用创造性思维解决问题”展开，第一段点题，第二段举例说明创造性思维的应用，第三段介绍培养创造性思维的方法，因此主旨为D选项，故选D。
38题：第二段的例子是为了具体说明创造性思维在解决实际问题中的应用，支撑文章主题，故选B。
39题：根据第三段“think about a problem in different ways”及“from different perspectives”的语境，perspectives意为“方式、角度”，对应选项A，故选A。
40题：根据第三段“the white hat helps people consider the facts”可知C选项正确；A选项黑帽是逻辑思考而非感受，B选项系统是帮助多角度思考而非快速，D选项是不同颜色而非形状，均错误，故选C。
【答案】
36.B 37.D 38.B 39.A 40.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解细节理解，主旨大意，词义猜测
【点评】
本文是关于创造性思维的英语阅读材料，考查学生对原文细节、主旨、词义及写作手法的理解，题目设置基础，需学生精准定位原文信息即可解答。
【难度系数】
0.7
这是一篇英语阅读理解题，解题思路为：1. 通读全文把握主旨大意；2. 针对每道题定位原文对应段落的关键信息；3. 逐一比对选项与原文内容，排除错误选项确定答案。具体各题：36题定位第一段找Dr. Edward de Bono的身份；37题梳理全文确定主旨；38题分析举例的作用；39题结合上下文猜测词义；40题定位“Six Thinking Hats”系统的细节判断选项。
【解析】
36题：根据第一段“Dr. Edward de Bono, an expert in creative thinking and problem solving”可知，他是创造性思维专家，对应选项B，故选B。
37题：全文围绕“用创造性思维解决问题”展开，第一段点题，第二段举例说明创造性思维的应用，第三段介绍培养创造性思维的方法，因此主旨为D选项，故选D。
38题：第二段的例子是为了具体说明创造性思维在解决实际问题中的应用，支撑文章主题，故选B。
39题：根据第三段“think about a problem in different ways”及“from different perspectives”的语境，perspectives意为“方式、角度”，对应选项A，故选A。
40题：根据第三段“the white hat helps people consider the facts”可知C选项正确；A选项黑帽是逻辑思考而非感受，B选项系统是帮助多角度思考而非快速，D选项是不同颜色而非形状，均错误，故选C。
【答案】
36.B 37.D 38.B 39.A 40.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解细节理解，主旨大意，词义猜测
【点评】
本文是关于创造性思维的英语阅读材料，考查学生对原文细节、主旨、词义及写作手法的理解，题目设置基础，需学生精准定位原文信息即可解答。
【难度系数】
0.7
