任务型阅读-多任务混合Have you ever heard of dyslexia (失读症)? Many people believe that the famous physicist, Albert Einstein (1879-1955), had dyslexia. But did you know that researchers at the Cass Business School in London have found that a large percentage of business owners—possibly as many as 35%—are dyslexic?A person with dyslexia has difficulty reading, understanding and memorizing written information. Anybody can be dyslexic—even a genius (天才) like Einstein. If you haven't realized it yet, dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence, and it can be an advantage. At least 10% of the world population is dyslexic. It often runs in the family, from one age group to the next. Michael, 23, has had trouble with dyslexia for years. He has recently finished university, where he studied Business Management. He's intelligent, kind and funny—but things haven't been easy for him. When he was seven years old, Michael's teacher noticed that he couldn't read easily. After a few weeks, an expert found out that the problem was dyslexia. Soon after that, Michael started learning new ways to read during his childhood and teenage years, studying was a huge challenge. "If my non-dyslexic classmates needed ten minutes to read and understand something, ▲ " We have to admire the courage and efforts it takes dyslexic people to study and pass exams. For centuries, education has depended on reading, writing and memory. These skills are important, but the 21st-century workplace needs other talents, such as creativity. Here's where people with dyslexia may have an advantage. People like Michael have spent years creating strategies (策略) to manage their dyslexia, and being able to solve problems gives them a big advantage in the world of business, too. "I really believe dyslexia has made me stronger. I've never been afraid to take risks. I've already faced a lot of challenges in my life, but with patience and hard work, things have gone really well for me so far! "
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What can we learn about dyslexia from the text?
A . It is a speaking and spelling difficulty.
B . Only 10% of business owners have it.
C . It has a strong influence on intelligence.
D . People may pass it down in a family.
(2)
Which of the following can be put in the blank ____in Paragraph 3?
A . it would just be a piece of cake for me.
B . sometimesI needed three times longer.
C . thenI might help others afterI made it.
D . it might take me less time to finish it.
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What is the purpose of the text?
A . To explain what causes people to suffer from dyslexia.
B . To warn us the danger of having dyslexia in daily lives.
C . To tell us dyslexia is both a challenge and an advantage.
D . To introduce the latest research on patients with dyslexia.
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What job do you think people with dyslexia can do? Why? (Answer with no more than 20 words. )
答案: D
B
C
Artists, because they are creative.