考研《英语一》邓州市2023年深度预测试题含解析.docVIP

考研《英语一》邓州市2023年深度预测试题 Section I Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points) Research shows that when we are absorbed in an activity, even minor distractions (分心) can have a huge effect. According to a study, regaining our 1 drive following an interruption can take about 20 minutes. Multitasking (多任务), as many studies have shown, is a myth (谬论). A more accurate 2 of what happens when we tell ourselves we are multitasking is that we’re rapidly 3 between activities, sucking our mental energy. And the 4 can be surprisingly serious. An experiment found that we lose as many as 10 IQ points when we allow our work to be 5 by distractions like emails and text messages. The 6 is that multitasking is enjoyable. It’s fun to satisfy your curiosity. Who knows what that next email or text message holds 7 ? Finding out provides immediate satisfaction. 8 , resisting distractions and staying on task requires 9 and mental effort. So, what are we to do? Our strategy is to change the 10 to move temptation further away: shut down your email program or 11 your phone. It’s a lot easier to stay on task when you’re not 12 fighting off mental desires. The alternative, which most of us consider common, is 13 to dieting in a bakery. We all need the willpower to resist the temptations, but doing so comes with 14 costs to our limited supply of willpower. Another worthwhile 15 is to collect similar activities together, keeping transition (转换) time to a 16 point. Instead of spreading phone calls, meetings and emails throughout your day, try 17 related tasks so that there are fewer transitions. In some jobs, multitasking is 18 . Some of us truly do need to stay 19 to our clients, colleagues and managers. So its worth noting that limiting disruptions is the only solution. Remember the more