四、阅读理解
No one wants others to have wrong ideas about what they can do. But sometimes, when people learn someone has a disability, they may not see the person's true potential(潜力). That's why, on World Down Syndrome(唐氏综合征) Day, the National Down Syndrome Society made a strong advertisement(广告). It features an actress who has Down syndrome. The advertisement starts with this person talking about driving—many think she can't do it.
Then, the person talks about other things and important life moments. All these things have one thing in common: People think someone with Down syndrome can't do them. These include living alone, learning about Shakespeare, and going to parties. Unluckily, when people think this way, it can make those wrong ideas come true.
The organization says in the advertisement, "When we have negative thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we might treat them in a way that makes those thoughts real. In sociology, this is called a self-fulfilling prophecy(自证预言)."
We should notice the thoughts we have about others because of their disability or other things. Then we can change how we act. In this way, more people with Down syndrome will get encouragement, help, and support. These things will let them live their real lives fully.
This advertisement is perfect for World Down Syndrome Day, but its message matters every day. The organization also says, "Let's change how we look at things. If we have positive thoughts about people with Down syndrome, we can give them more chances at school, at work, in sports, and in social life. Maybe these positive thoughts will finally become real too."
We all need to pay more attention to people with Down syndrome. Listen to their needs, support their dreams, and let them show what they can do. Everyone deserves a chance to live a happy and meaningful life.
()1. What does the advertisement mainly show about the actress?
A. Her illness.
B. Her potential.
C. Her learning to drive.
D. Her study experience.
()2. How should we deal with the self-fulfilling prophecy about Down syndrome?
A. We should ignore its impact.
B. We should live a happy life.
C. We should discuss it with others.
D. We should change the bad thoughts.
()3. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?
A. To explain reasons.
B. To offer suggestions.
C. To show backgrounds.
D. To provide descriptions.
()4. What may be the best title for the text?
A. Positive thoughts help people with Down syndrome
B. We should support people with various disabilities
C. The self-fulfilling prophecy is explained in sociology
D. An advertisement for World Down Syndrome Day is shown

1.B 2.D 3.B 4.A
【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了积极看待唐氏综合征患者的重要性。
1. B 解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中“But sometimes, when people learn... who has Down syndrome.(但有时,当人们得知某人患有残疾时,可能无法看到其真正的潜力。这就是为什么在世界唐氏综合征日,美国国家唐氏综合征协会制作了一则有影响力的广告,主角是一位患有唐氏综合征的女演员)”可知,该广告通过唐氏综合征女演员的事例,展现她被认为不能做但实际能够做到的事,核心是体现她的潜力。故选 B。
2. D 解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中“We should notice the thoughts we have about others because of their disability or other things. Then we can change how we act.”及第五段中相关组织表示“Let's change how... become real too.(让我们改变看待事物的方式。如果我们对唐氏综合征患者抱有积极的想法,我们就能在学校、工作、体育运动以及社交生活中给予他们更多机会。也许这些积极的想法最终也会成为现实)”可推知,应对这种自证预言需改变负面想法,树立积极认知。故选 D。
3. B 解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容“我们都应更加关注唐氏综合征患者。倾听他们的需求,支持他们的梦想,让他们展现自身能力。每个人都应有机会过上幸福且有意义的生活”可知,该段通过“需要关注、倾听需求、支持梦想”等表述,提出了对待唐氏综合征患者的具体建议。故选 B。
4. A 解析:标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其根据最后一段的内容可知,文章围绕唐氏综合征相关广告展开,核心强调改变负面想法、树立积极认知对唐氏综合征患者的重要性。A 选项“Positive thoughts help people with Down syndrome(积极的想法帮助唐氏综合征患者)”贴合文章核心主旨,是文章的最佳标题。故选 A。