六、阅读理解
Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think of themselves as creative ones. However, some other people think creativity can just be expressing themselves through everyday acts and they are born creative because it is not an all-or-nothing quality or skill.
Whether or not we realize it, we all have the ability to express creativity. Sometimes the path to productivity(生产力) is being willing to do something different.
Are you someone who loves to read comics? Perhaps it is time you create one of your own. Don't worry if you cannot draw very well or feel that you cannot write humorous reports for characters. Nobody says this is an exam! You only have to please yourself to gain the satisfaction of trying something new all on your own. If you feel easy, you can of course share it with your loved ones, or post it on social media.
Are you someone who likes to express yourself in writing? Try writing a blog. This is like the new version of a diary. In your blog, you can write about your thoughts, opinions and experiences. You can also write stories or plays, if you feel up to it! The blog provides you with a platform to create something new every day, in written forms.
Are you someone who likes to be alone? Now, think about the things that make you happy. Find a small place in your room, or any place in your home, where you can spend time with yourself. It can be a small corner next to your bed or a wall. It can be a poster of your favourite rock star or photos of your friends. You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading. Some of you may like flowers, candles or pretty things. Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like. That is creativity! And if you do feel bored with this, you can change, add or remove something.
By realizing the chances in our daily lives to inspire our creativity, no matter how small, we may become more comfortable with taking bigger creative leaps in other aspects of our lives.
( )1. How does the writer begin the article?
A. By asking questions.
B. By giving examples.
C. By comparing(比较) opinions.
D. By explaining reasons.
()2. From Paragraph 3 to Paragraph 5, what does the writer suggest?
A. Trying something new.
B. Avoiding something dangerous
C. Trying something difficult.
D. Avoiding something expensive.
()3. In what ways can we show our creativity according to the article?
①playing the piano ② receiving flowers ③ keeping calm ④ writing blogs
⑤watching plays ⑥decorating rooms
A. ②③⑥
B. ①③⑤
C. ①④⑥
D. ②④⑤
()4. The purpose of the article is to

.
A. offer us all kinds of ideas and experiences
B. teach us knowledge of different life skills
C. encourage us to make something important
D. ask us to develop creativity through small acts

1.C 2.A 3.C 4.D

【分析】本题为英语阅读理解选择题，共4小题，分别考查文章开篇方式、段落主旨、细节信息提取及文章主旨大意。解题思路：先通读全文把握核心内容（创造力可通过日常小事培养），再逐题定位原文对应内容，分析选项与原文的匹配度，排除错误选项得出答案。
【解析】1. 第1题：文章开篇通过“Some people think...However, some other people think...”对比两种不同的创造力观点，属于比较观点的方式，故选C。
2. 第2题：第3-5段分别建议创作漫画、写博客、布置专属小角落，均围绕“尝试新事物”展开，对应选项A，故选A。
3. 第3题：文中提及的创造力表现方式：第5段“pick a guitar”（①）、第4段“Try writing a blog”（④）、第5段“Decorate your area with your favourite things”（⑥），即①④⑥，故选C。
4. 第4题：文章最后一段点明主旨，即通过日常小事激发创造力，从而在其他方面取得更大突破，对应选项D，故选D。
【答案】1.C 2.A 3.C 4.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】本文围绕“创造力的日常体现”展开，题目侧重考查学生对文章结构、细节及主旨的理解，需学生精准定位原文信息，难度适中。
【难度系数】0.6