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 11,600
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.
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