Question

You’re rushing to work and a man ahead of you collapses on the sidewalk. Do you stop to help? In a study of by-standers, it was found that some people avert their gaze and keep on  walking rather than stop and get involved.

“There is a tendency to decide that no action is needed.” says a psychologist. “The first thoughts that pop into your mind often keep you from offering help. In order to take action, you have to work against them.” Here are some common thoughts that might prevent you from helping.

● Why should I be the one? I’m probably not the most competent（有能力的） person in this crowd. You might think someone older or with more medical knowledge should offer assistance.

● What if he doesn’t really need my help? The fear of embarrassment is powerful; no one wants to risk looking foolish in front of others.

● No one else looks concerned- this must not be a problem. We can follow the people around us, but most people tend to hold back their emotions in public.

“If you spot trouble and find yourself explaining inaction, force yourself to stop and evaluate the situation instead of walking on,” says the psychologist. “Then retry to involve other people; you don’t have to take on the entire responsibility of being helpful. Sometimes it’s just a matter of turning to the person next to you and saying, ‘It looks like we should do something.’ Or asking someone if an ambulance has been called and, if not, to call for one. Once you take action, most people will follow you.”

1.Which is NOT the common thought that stops you from helping others?

A．I’m not the very person capable of setting the problem.

B．It looks like we should do something.

C．It must not be a problem as no one else is concerned.

D．He doesn’t really need my help.

2.According to a study of by-standers, what will some people do when a man ahead falls down on the sidewalk?

A．They will call for help and then walk away.

B．They will stop and offer help.

C．They will turn away their eyes and go on walking.

D．They will laugh at him.

3.We learn from the last paragraph that if we spot trouble,          ．

A．we should call the ambulance as soon as we can.

B．we should take on the whole responsibility and do something alone.

C．we should stop and evaluate the situation and try to make other people follow.

D．we should turn to other people and ask them to take on the responsibility

4.In order to offer others your timely help, you need to        ．

A．ask others for help and call the police

B．get along well with the passers-by who spot the trouble

C．go directly to the police station

D．work against the first thoughts that prevent you offering help

5.The main purpose of the text is to tell readers        ．

A．to give others a hand                    B．to be more competent

C．not to risk looking foolish                 D．to stop and evaluate the situation

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.B

2.C

3.C

4.D

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要告诉我们在别人遇见困难的时候我们要伸出援助之手去帮助别人，而不是袖手旁观，具体说明了如何做的措施。

1.B 推理题。根据第一段2,3行In a study of by-standers, it was found that some people avert their gaze and keep on  walking rather than stop and get involved.说明停下来采取措施这不是很多人的想法和做法。故B项正确。

2.C 推理题。根据文章最后四行说明很多人可能会伸出援助之手，，采取多种方法来帮助别人。故C正确。

3.C 细节题。根据最后一段前4行“If you spot trouble and find yourself explaining inaction, force yourself to stop and evaluate the situation instead of walking on,” says the psychologist. “Then retry to involve other people; you don’t have to take on the entire responsibility of being helpful.说明你应该停下来，估计一下具体的情况，然后在和别人一起承担这个责任，故C正确。

4.D 根据文章最后2行Or asking someone if an ambulance has been called and, if not, to call for one. Once you take action, most people will follow you.”可知你要直接采取行动很多人都会和你一起的。故D项正确。

5.A 主旨大意题。本文讲述的是在别人遇见危险的时候我们应该怎么办。要摒弃那种怕惹麻烦的想法，迅速采取行动挽救别人的生命，可以和别人一起做，不需要单独承担责任。故A正确。

考点：考查人生百态类短文阅读

点评：本文讲述了别人在遇见困难的时候，我们应该怎么办。本文主旨鲜明,很容易在文中找到答案。做题时要注意文章的首段和每一段的首句或尾句，因为它们往往就是文章的主题句。阅读中要注意要点之间的关系。然后带着问题，再读全文，找出答题所需要的依据，完成阅读任务。