2026届阅读理解综合训练（2） 姓名：_____班级：_____学号：_____得分：_____ 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 选择 题号 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 选择 Passage 1（25-26高三下·福建·开学考试） In a world overflowing with information, it may seem odd that people often go out of their way not to learn something. Whether it’s skipping a follow-up doctor’s appointment or refusing to read an unsettling news article, this tendency has a name: the “Ostrich (鸵鸟) Effect,” just like the bird supposedly burying its head in the sand. Researchers at the University of Chicago set out to understand when and why this occurs. In one experiment, children aged from 5 to 10 were asked to imagine their favorite and least favorite candy. Then came the choice: Would they like to watch a video about why eating that candy was bad for their teeth Children at the age of 5 or 6 wanted to know — good or bad, the information itself was exciting. Older children, however, hesitated. They were much less interested in hearing about the downsides of their favorite treat, though they had no problem learning why their least favorite candy was bad. So why do children transform from fearless learners into strategic avoiders The answer lies in emotions. Information is not neutral (中立的) — it often carries consequences for how we feel. News about our health, abilities, or beliefs can trigger disappointment, anxiety, or shame. By avoiding knowledge, people protect themselves, at least in the short term, from negative emotions. Sparing ourselves from distress can be protective, yet when avoidance becomes habitual, the costs can outweigh the benefits. At a personal level, refusing to learn important medical information can endanger health. At a societal level, avoidance may entrench political divides or rigid beliefs. When people deliberately tune out perspectives that challenge their worldview, they lose opportunities for growth, understanding, and connection. At its core, the Ostrich Effect reveals something deeply human. We are curious creatures, but also fragile ones. We want to know, yet we fear what knowing might mean. This push and pull shapes our decisions every day. This is why researchers stress the importance of teaching children not only to embrace curiosity, but also to develop resilience (韧性) and always grab the chance to learn, adapt, and succeed. 1．Which of the following shows the “Ostrich Effect” A．A student actively seeks feedback from teachers. B．A woman turns a blind eye to her credit card bills. C．A boy refuses to attend his cousin’s birthday party. D．An employee buries himself in research and data analysis. 2．Why does the “Ostrich Effect” occur A．It blocks out distractions. B．It keeps us from feeling bad. C．It helps us see things positively. D．It encourages independent thinking. 3．What does the underlined word “entrench” in paragraph 4 mean A．Expose. B．Remove. C．Deepen. D．Transform. 4．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text A．Why Not Kn ... ...
~~ 已预览到文档结尾了 ~~
