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When I was 14, I found myself in trouble for not doing my homework, which led me to Room E for school punishment. My teacher, Mr. McDonald, placed a stick on my desk and told me, "Think of as many ways to use this stick as you can." When I looked puzzled, he smiled and gave me a tip: "Imagine you are someone or something else — a baby, a dog, or a bird — and look at the stick again."That moment stuck with me. To this day, I consider it the best punishment I ever received. Mr. McDonald's advice — "Look at the stick with different eyes" — is a great introduction to the concept of Umwelt, developed by German biologist Jakob von Uexküll.Uexküll's Umwelt refers to the idea that every living creature perceives the world differently, based on its biological makeup and how it interacts with its environment. There is no "one" objective world; instead, every creature experiences its own version of reality. Take bees, for example. To a human, a flower is just a beautiful object with pleasant colors and fragrances. However, for a bee, flowers are much more than that. Bees can see ultraviolet (UV) light, which humans cannot. In a bee's world, flowers reveal intricate UV patterns that act as road signs, leading them to nectar (花蜜). This UV-rich environment helps bees find food and pollinate (授粉) flowers, ensuring both their survival and that of plants.Similarly, humans also experience the world through their own perspectives (视角), shaped by what they care about and find meaningful. Imagine sitting through a dull presentation, barely paying attention. Suddenly, the speaker mentions a topic that directly interests you, and you become fully engaged. Uexküll's idea teaches us that people, like bees, connect with the world in unique ways. The key takeaway for presenters is to craft their messages to appeal to different interests. By doing so, they have a better chance of reaching and engaging a diverse audience. （1） What advice did Mr. McDonald give to the author for using the stick? A . Think from new angles. B . Discuss ideas with others. C . Write down quick thoughts. D . Observe the stick closely. （2） What mainly shapes the way bees perceive flowers? A . The patterns on the flowers. B . Their ability to detect UV light. C . The environment where they live. D . Their experience of finding nectar. （3） What should presenters do to engage their audience? A . Keep presentations short. B . Focus on just one topic. C . Use fewer technical terms. D . Adapt to different interests. （4） Which of the following is the best title for the text? A . Shifting Perspectives: The Power of Seeing Differently B . Uexküll's Umwelt: How Reality Defines Living Beings C . UV Vision and Beyond: How Bees Experience the World D . Learning from McDonald: A Lesson of Boosting Creativity 答案： A B D A

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