2014届高三英语二轮专题复习拔高训练：日常生活类阅读理解27.docVIP

2014届高三英语二轮专题复习拔高训练：日常生活类阅读理解27 1. Ask Dr.Jeffers This month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brain and how it works. Dear Dr. Jeffers， One of my colleagues，Felix Moeller，told me that scientists are learning to use computers to ‘read minds’. Is there any truth to this story？ —Jane Leon，New York，USA Dear Ms. Leon， Well，a lot of research is being conducted in this area，but so far，the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs havent been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment，test subjects(受试者) were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked to choose between adding or subtracting(减) the two numbers. Using this method，researchers were able to follow brain processes and make the correct assumptions(假设) 70 percent of the time. Its not quite mind reading，but its certainly a first step. —Dr. J. Dear Dr. Jeffers， My three-year-old son loves it when I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle(胳肢) him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tickle himself but he couldnt do it. Why not？ —Glenn Lewis，Vancouver，Canada Dear Mr. Lewis， Its because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical feelings we expect to happen，but it causes a mild panic reaction when there is an unexpected feeling. For example，you dont notice how your shoulder feels while youre walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you lightly on the shoulder，you may jump in fear. Its that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction. —Dr. J. 6.What can we learn from the answer to the first question?A. Some equipment is able to read human minds.B. Some progress has been made in mind reading.C. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.D. Computer programs can copy brain processes.69.People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is _______.A. unexpected