《2025年5年中考3年模拟英语湖南专版》

Passage 2(2024长沙二模)
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容回答问题。

Are you an “I” person or an “E” person? We hear this question a lot these days. In fact, these are two personality dimensions (维度) based on an MBTI test. Generally speaking, an “I” person is reserved(含蓄的) and quiet, while an “E” person is outgoing.

So what is the MBTI test? It’s a personality test that helps us better understand our personality preference(性格偏好) and tells us how we relate to the world around us. It was developed in the 1940s by Katharine and her daughter Isabel.

You can take the MBTI test just by answering several sets of questions. These questions cover all aspects(方面) of your behavior, preferences and thought processes. For each question, you need to choose the answer that best matches your feelings, attitude (态度) and behavior. Then you’ll know what your personality type is.

The MBTI test is popular for many reasons. Let’s take a closer look at just a few. First, people want to understand themselves. Human personality is very complex(复杂的), and this test provides a simple way for people to learn about themselves. Next, taking the MBTI test is relaxing and enjoyable because its questions are interesting. Then, people try to find connections. The MBTI test offers a way to go beyond small talk and connect with others on a deeper level. Last but not least, while there are many kinds of personality tests on the market, the MBTI test is the most widely recognized.

The MBTI test may show something we don’t know about ourselves and can be a fun way to help us make new friends. But knowing someone’s MBTI results doesn’t mean we really know that person, nor do the MBTI results define(定义) who we are.

1. What is an “I” person like?
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2. When was the MBTI test developed?
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3. How can we take the MBTI test?
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4. How many reasons are given to explain why the MBTI test is so popular in Paragraph 4?
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5. Do you want to take the MBTI test? Why or why not?
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答案： 语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了MBTI测试。
1.Reserved and quiet. 根据第一段最后一句可知,“I”人是含蓄和安静的。
2.In the 1940s. 根据第二段最后一句可知,MBTI测试是在20世纪40年代得到发展的。
3.By answering several sets of questions. 根据第三段第一句可知,参加MBTI测试只需回答几组问题。
4.4/Four. 根据第四段的前两句和“First...Next...Then...Last but not least...”可知,共提到了4条理由。
5.Yes, because it can help me to learn more about myself./No, because I don’t think it’s useful. 开放性试题,言之有理即可。