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You may have a sense of direction, or you may not. Some people could find their way across the Sahara without a map, while others can get lost easily even with a map. Why?
Scientists say people are all born with a sense of direction, but they are not sure how it works. One theory (理论) is that people with a good sense of direction have simply worked harder at developing it. Research being carried out at the University of Liverpool supports this idea. It suggests that if people don’t develop their sense of direction, they will lose it.
“Children have the ability to find their way after they are seven years old,” says Jim Martland, the research director of the project. “However, if they are not allowed to go out alone or are taken everywhere by car, they will never develop the skills to improve their sense of direction.”
Jim Martland also emphasizes (强调) that young people should be taught certain skills to improve their sense of direction. He gives the following suggestions.
★ If you are using a map, try to find the place where you are and the place where you are going. Try to find the way between them.
★ If you leave your bike in a strange place, put it near something like a big stone or a tree. Note landmarks on the route (路线) as you go away from your bike. When you return, go back along the same route.
★ Use lines such as streets in a town, or walls in the countryside to guide you. Count your steps so that you know how far you have gone. Note any landmark such as a tower block or a hill which can help you to find out where you are.
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
31. What do scientists believe about people’s sense of direction?
People are all born with a sense of direction.
32. According to Jim Martland, at what age can children start developing their sense of direction?
Seven (years old).
33. Why might some children fail to develop their sense of direction?
Becase they are not allowed to go out alone or are taken everywhere by car.
34. What should you do with your bike in a strange place to help find it later?
Put it near something like a big stone or a tree.
35. What can you use to guide yourself in the countryside according to the suggestions?
Walls.

答案： 31. What do scientists believe about people’s sense of direction? People are all born with a sense of direction. 32. According to Jim Martland, at what age can children start developing their sense of direction? Seven (years old). 33. Why might some children fail to develop their sense of direction? Becase they are not allowed to go out alone or are taken everywhere by car. 34. What should you do with your bike in a strange place to help find it later? Put it near something like a big stone or a tree. 35. What can you use to guide yourself in the countryside according to the suggestions? Walls.