Question

Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence(智力) and feelings.

In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.

The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).

Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people become stronger.

Low air pressure(气压) may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.

Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weather’s problem.

1.What can cause problems on health？

A. Hot and wet weather   B. A strong wind     C. Warm weather     D. Low air pressure

2. A report shows that people may have more intelligence when ______ comes.

A. rain                  B. a strong wind        C. very hot weather     D. low air pressure

3.According to the writer, fat people may feel bad in ______ weather.

A. cold                  B. cool                C. warm               D. hot

4.The writer wants to tell us that ______.

A. hot and cold weather influences all people in the same way

B. weather influences people’s behaviour

C. IQ changes when weather changes

D. people feel good on low pressure days

5.Which is the best title(标题) for this passage？

A. Hot Weather Causes Health Problems

B. Different Weather Makes People Feel Bad

C. Weather Influences Feelings

D. Weather Influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.C

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：本文叙述了作者通过用举例的方法说明了天气变化对于人体健康，智商和心情及方面的影响。

1.根据对文章第二段内容的理解，可知炎热而潮湿的天气对于人的健康是有影响的，故选择A。

2.细节理解题。根据文章第三段内容：IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came,可知有风的天气人的智商是很高的，故选择B。

3.细节理解题。根据文章倒数第三段内容：fat people may have a hard time in hot summer.可知炎热的夏天对肥胖的人不利，故选择D。

4.主旨大意题。根据文章内容的理解及第一段内容：Different weather makes people feel different. It influences health, intelligence(智力) and feelings.可知天气对于人的智商是有影响的，故选择C。

5.标题归纳题。根据对整篇文章内容的理解，可知本文主要说明天气对人体的影响,故选择D。

考点：科普类短文阅读。