D
新素养 自主发展 Children are born with endless curiosity. They explore the world fearlessly，asking questions like "Why is the sky blue?" or "How do birds fly?". But as they grow older，many lose this natural wonder. George Land，a researcher from NASA，tested 1,600 children at ages 5，10，and 15. At age 5，98% showed high creativity and curiosity. By age 10，only 30% scored well，and by 15，just 12% remained curious. ①
Why does this happen? Land believes that as people learn more，they start to feel they "know enough" and stop asking questions and acting curious.
Research shows that allowing our curiosity to be piqued can be very good for our mind. For example，when you face a challenging problem without a clear answer，your brain works harder and becomes more creative. With curiosity，the mind gains a fresh perspective(角度).
In education，curiosity serves as a stepping stone to success. Studies show curious people are 30% more likely to remember facts. ② A study from Duke University shows that curious people are more patient and willing to find the ways to solve the problem，while less curious people always rush through tasks，missing chances for deeper learning.
③ Curiosity also helps people work together. Curious people listen to different opinions，leading to better teamwork and fewer mistakes. Imagine a group project：curious students ask questions，share ideas，and solve problems creatively.
Ready to develop your curiosity? In fact，low levels of curiosity don't mean your curiosity is just gone and you can train your curiosity. ④ To keep curiosity alive，try these tips：ask "why" daily，explore hobbies like painting or robotics，and view mistakes as learning chances. Even famous scientists like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein valued curiosity. Curie once said，"Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas."
()42. 新考法 句子回填 The sentence "Curiosity also builds patience." can be put in .
A. ①
B. ②
C. ③
D. ④
()43. The word "piqued" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to "".
A. tested
B. received
C. explained
D. raised
()44. What can we know about curiosity from the passage?
A. As children grow older，they will be more curious.
B. With knowledge increasing，kids will be more curious.
C. Curiosity allows different opinions within a group.
D. Curiosity can be improved by remembering knowledge.
()45. 新考法 写作意图 What's the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To encourage people to keep their curiosity.
B. To prove the possibility of training curiosity.
C. To show how curiosity leads to scientists' success.
D. To explore different reasons for developing curiosity.
新素养 自主发展 Children are born with endless curiosity. They explore the world fearlessly，asking questions like "Why is the sky blue?" or "How do birds fly?". But as they grow older，many lose this natural wonder. George Land，a researcher from NASA，tested 1,600 children at ages 5，10，and 15. At age 5，98% showed high creativity and curiosity. By age 10，only 30% scored well，and by 15，just 12% remained curious. ①
Why does this happen? Land believes that as people learn more，they start to feel they "know enough" and stop asking questions and acting curious.
Research shows that allowing our curiosity to be piqued can be very good for our mind. For example，when you face a challenging problem without a clear answer，your brain works harder and becomes more creative. With curiosity，the mind gains a fresh perspective(角度).
In education，curiosity serves as a stepping stone to success. Studies show curious people are 30% more likely to remember facts. ② A study from Duke University shows that curious people are more patient and willing to find the ways to solve the problem，while less curious people always rush through tasks，missing chances for deeper learning.
③ Curiosity also helps people work together. Curious people listen to different opinions，leading to better teamwork and fewer mistakes. Imagine a group project：curious students ask questions，share ideas，and solve problems creatively.
Ready to develop your curiosity? In fact，low levels of curiosity don't mean your curiosity is just gone and you can train your curiosity. ④ To keep curiosity alive，try these tips：ask "why" daily，explore hobbies like painting or robotics，and view mistakes as learning chances. Even famous scientists like Marie Curie and Albert Einstein valued curiosity. Curie once said，"Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas."
()42. 新考法 句子回填 The sentence "Curiosity also builds patience." can be put in .
A. ①
B. ②
C. ③
D. ④
()43. The word "piqued" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to "".
A. tested
B. received
C. explained
D. raised
()44. What can we know about curiosity from the passage?
A. As children grow older，they will be more curious.
B. With knowledge increasing，kids will be more curious.
C. Curiosity allows different opinions within a group.
D. Curiosity can be improved by remembering knowledge.
()45. 新考法 写作意图 What's the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?
A. To encourage people to keep their curiosity.
B. To prove the possibility of training curiosity.
C. To show how curiosity leads to scientists' success.
D. To explore different reasons for developing curiosity.
答案：42. B 【解析】第②空后的内容提到，一项研究表明，好奇的人更有耐心，他们更愿意去寻找解决问题的方法，而缺乏好奇心的人总是匆忙完成任务，错过深入学习的机会。所以“好奇也能够培养耐心”适合放在②处，与下文内容紧密衔接，符合逻辑。
43. D 44. C
45. A 【解析】通读全文可知，本文通过一些研究结果来说明保持好奇心对我们的好处，并给出了一些保持好奇心的技巧，由此可知，作者写本文的目的是鼓励人们保持好奇心。
43. D 44. C
45. A 【解析】通读全文可知，本文通过一些研究结果来说明保持好奇心对我们的好处，并给出了一些保持好奇心的技巧，由此可知，作者写本文的目的是鼓励人们保持好奇心。
解析：
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孩子们生来就有无尽的好奇心。他们无畏地探索世界，提出诸如“天空为什么是蓝色的？”或者“鸟儿是如何飞翔的？”之类的问题。但随着年龄的增长，很多人失去了这种天生的好奇心。美国国家航空航天局（NASA）的研究员乔治·兰德（George Land）对1600名5岁、10岁和15岁的孩子进行了测试。5岁时，98%的孩子表现出高度的创造力和好奇心。到10岁时，只有30%的孩子得分良好，而到15岁时，只有12%的孩子仍然保持好奇心。①
为什么会发生这种情况呢？兰德认为，随着人们学到更多知识，他们开始觉得自己“知道得足够多了”，然后就不再提问，也不再表现出好奇心。
研究表明，让我们的好奇心被激发对我们的思维非常有益。例如，当你面对一个没有明确答案的具有挑战性的问题时，你的大脑会更努力地运转，并且变得更有创造力。有了好奇心，思维会获得一个全新的视角。
在教育领域，好奇心是通往成功的一块垫脚石。研究表明，好奇心强的人记住事实的可能性要高出30%。②杜克大学的一项研究表明，好奇心强的人更有耐心，并且愿意寻找解决问题的方法，而好奇心较弱的人总是匆忙完成任务，错失了深入学习的机会。
③好奇心还有助于人们合作。好奇心强的人会倾听不同的意见，这会带来更好的团队合作，并且减少错误。想象一个小组项目：好奇心强的学生提出问题、分享想法并且创造性地解决问题。
准备好培养你的好奇心了吗？事实上，好奇心程度低并不意味着你的好奇心就消失了，而且你可以训练自己的好奇心。④为了保持好奇心，试试这些小贴士：每天问“为什么”，探索像绘画或机器人技术之类的爱好，并且把错误看作是学习的机会。即使像玛丽·居里（Marie Curie）和阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦（Albert Einstein）这样的著名科学家也重视好奇心。居里曾经说过：“对人少一点好奇，对想法多一点好奇。”
### 题目部分
42. 句子“Curiosity also builds patience.”可以放在______处。
A. ①
B. ②
C. ③
D. ④
43. 第三段中的单词“piqued”在意思上最接近“____”。
A. 测试
B. 接收
C. 解释
D. 激发
44. 从这篇文章中我们可以了解到关于好奇心的什么内容？
A. 随着孩子长大，他们会变得更好奇。
B. 随着知识的增长，孩子们会变得更好奇。
C. 好奇心允许小组内存在不同的意见。
D. 好奇心可以通过记忆知识来提高。
45. 作者写这篇文章的主要目的是什么？
A. 鼓励人们保持他们的好奇心。
B. 证明训练好奇心的可能性。
C. 展示好奇心是如何让科学家成功的。
D. 探索培养好奇心的不同原因。
### 文章部分
孩子们生来就有无尽的好奇心。他们无畏地探索世界，提出诸如“天空为什么是蓝色的？”或者“鸟儿是如何飞翔的？”之类的问题。但随着年龄的增长，很多人失去了这种天生的好奇心。美国国家航空航天局（NASA）的研究员乔治·兰德（George Land）对1600名5岁、10岁和15岁的孩子进行了测试。5岁时，98%的孩子表现出高度的创造力和好奇心。到10岁时，只有30%的孩子得分良好，而到15岁时，只有12%的孩子仍然保持好奇心。①
为什么会发生这种情况呢？兰德认为，随着人们学到更多知识，他们开始觉得自己“知道得足够多了”，然后就不再提问，也不再表现出好奇心。
研究表明，让我们的好奇心被激发对我们的思维非常有益。例如，当你面对一个没有明确答案的具有挑战性的问题时，你的大脑会更努力地运转，并且变得更有创造力。有了好奇心，思维会获得一个全新的视角。
在教育领域，好奇心是通往成功的一块垫脚石。研究表明，好奇心强的人记住事实的可能性要高出30%。②杜克大学的一项研究表明，好奇心强的人更有耐心，并且愿意寻找解决问题的方法，而好奇心较弱的人总是匆忙完成任务，错失了深入学习的机会。
③好奇心还有助于人们合作。好奇心强的人会倾听不同的意见，这会带来更好的团队合作，并且减少错误。想象一个小组项目：好奇心强的学生提出问题、分享想法并且创造性地解决问题。
准备好培养你的好奇心了吗？事实上，好奇心程度低并不意味着你的好奇心就消失了，而且你可以训练自己的好奇心。④为了保持好奇心，试试这些小贴士：每天问“为什么”，探索像绘画或机器人技术之类的爱好，并且把错误看作是学习的机会。即使像玛丽·居里（Marie Curie）和阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦（Albert Einstein）这样的著名科学家也重视好奇心。居里曾经说过：“对人少一点好奇，对想法多一点好奇。”
### 题目部分
42. 句子“Curiosity also builds patience.”可以放在______处。
A. ①
B. ②
C. ③
D. ④
43. 第三段中的单词“piqued”在意思上最接近“____”。
A. 测试
B. 接收
C. 解释
D. 激发
44. 从这篇文章中我们可以了解到关于好奇心的什么内容？
A. 随着孩子长大，他们会变得更好奇。
B. 随着知识的增长，孩子们会变得更好奇。
C. 好奇心允许小组内存在不同的意见。
D. 好奇心可以通过记忆知识来提高。
45. 作者写这篇文章的主要目的是什么？
A. 鼓励人们保持他们的好奇心。
B. 证明训练好奇心的可能性。
C. 展示好奇心是如何让科学家成功的。
D. 探索培养好奇心的不同原因。