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题源2024东城一模　话题自我管理　体裁说明文　词数360左右　难度★★★★　建议用时10min　分数$_/6$
Short videos have become increasingly popular in recent years. These videos are typically short in length, lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes, and offer a quick supply of entertainment(娱乐) or information. While these videos may seem harmless, there are worries about the effect they can have on the human brain and attention span(持续时间).
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter(神经递质) that is connected with the reward(奖励) center of the brain. When we experience something pleasurable or rewarding, such as eating a delicious meal or receiving praise, our brains release(释放) dopamine. This release of dopamine strengthens the behavior that leads to the reward, making us more likely to do that behavior again.
Short videos can also make our brains release dopamine. The quick and easy-to-understand nature of these videos provides an immediate satisfaction that can be addictive(上瘾的). Each time we watch a video and experience the pleasure of entertainment or information, our brains release dopamine, strengthening the behavior of watching more videos.
Over time, this continuous release of dopamine can lead to a decrease in dopamine receptors in the brain. This means that it takes more and more dopamine to create the same pleasurable sensation, making it even more difficult to stop watching short videos.
Studies have shown that too much use of social media can lead to a decrease in attention span, and short videos may be even more harmful. The never-ending excitement provided by these videos can make it difficult for people to focus on tasks that require lasting attention. This can lead to a decrease in productivity and a reduced interest in activities that don't offer immediate rewards.
Additionally, these videos can have a bad influence on mental health. Watching an endless stream of short videos can lead to feelings of anxiety and stress. You might also start to feel bad about yourself because you think you're not as good as the people in the videos.
Not all short videos are harmful, and they can be a valuable tool for entertainment and education. However, it is important to be mindful of how long you watch these videos and focus on activities that require full attention and provide long-term rewards.
1. What do you know about dopamine from the passage?
A. Dopamine makes people more attentive.
B. Dopamine keeps us from repeating things we like.
C. Dopamine influences emotions instead of behaviors.
D. Dopamine is released as a result of pleasurable experiences.
2. What causes people to increase their behaviors of watching short videos?
A. The strong wish to learn new things.
B. The convenience of getting short videos.
C. The necessity of having social communication.
D. The need to keep the same level of satisfaction.
3. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To introduce how dopamine works in our brains.
B. To encourage people to improve their attention span.
C. To remind people to limit their time of watching short videos.
D. To explain why short videos have become increasingly popular.

答案： 1.D 2.D 3.C

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题源2024大兴一模　话题自我认识　体裁议论文　词数430左右　难度★★★★　建议用时10min　分数$_/8$
It is so easy to describe people as being talented. Just look at any headline praising a piece of artwork, music, or other great feats, and you are likely to see the word “talented” or “gifted”. However, is being talented a true marker of success?
Some people believe that talent plays a key role in achieving success fast. Those with natural ability in a particular field can often gain success rapidly with less effort. For example, a person with a natural ear for music may find it easier to learn to play an instrument. Take a look at Wolfgang Mozart. He composed his first musical work at the age of 5. And at the age of 7, he went on his first tours to perform his abilities for the world.
In the process of highlighting the “natural” gifts of achievers, hard work can get lost in the mix. The result is that many “talents” believe they only need to depend on their innate(内在的) abilities in order to produce great works. Inevitably, this can lead to disappointment, frustration, and even mental health problems, because the reality is that talent alone is not enough.
One is often led to believe that being naturally gifted is the ultimate prerequisite(最终的先决条件) for success in any field. But almost every example of a big achievement involves some degree of putting in some amount of work. In athletics, for example, standout athletes such as Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, and Serena Williams are often praised for their natural abilities. However, closer analysis of their careers shows that these athletes spent huge chunks of their lives practicing.
Aside from working hard, talent can only become useful if the owner of that talent does what is necessary to expand(拓展) it. If your talent is just being good at playing the guitar, for instance, that ability can only get you so far because there are many other people who also know their way around the instrument. How will you set yourself apart from the crowd? You would do so by finding ways to expand your guitar-playing capabilities, whether that means learning new finger tricks or mastering different types of guitars. Then you will be more successful than others.
Nothing is wrong with having natural abilities. After all, everyone is born to be good at something. However, finding success at any level, and in any field, requires more than talent. The relationships you create with people and the habits you develop also play a role in your ability to grow your career. But, ultimately, working hard is the main factor as to how far you can go.
4. The writer uses the example of Mozart to tell us that ____.
A. natural ability can help speed up success
B. being famous should be as early as possible
C. talent can take the place of effort completely
D. everyone is born to be good at something
5. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The result of an art competition.
B. The achievements of famous talents.
C. The problems of overvaluing innate abilities.
D. The process of producing great works by talents.
6. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Hard work helps people find out their natural abilities easily.
B. Almost every great achievement requires a certain amount of effort.
C. Relationships with people and habits are more important than talent.
D. Talented people are more likely to succeed than hardworking people.
7. The writer probably agrees that ____.
A. hard work brings people more success than talent does
B. talent gives people a head start in achievements in any field
C. having talent is not enough to ensure success unless talent is improved
D. hard work is no more necessary unless it is done by people successfully

答案： 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.C