Question

Having a learning disability doesn't mean you can't learn，but you'll need some help and you'll need to work extra hard.If you have a learning disability remember that you are not slow.

Learning disabilities can be genetic(遗传的；基因的 )．That means they can be passed down in families through the genes.But kids today have an advantage over their parents.Educators now know a lot more about the brain and how learning works—and it's easier for kids to get the help they need.

“Dyslexia”is a learning disability that means a kid has a lot of trouble reading and writing.Kids who have trouble with math may have “dyscalculia”．Other kids may have “language disorders”，which means they have trouble understanding language and understanding what they read.

It can be confusing，though.How do we tell if a student has a learning disability? Reading，doing math，and writing letters may be difficult for lots of kids at first.But when those early troubles don't fade away (逐渐消失)after they have grown up，and it's really difficult for them to make any progress，it's possible the kid has a learning disability.

Finding out you have a learning disability can be upsetting.You might feel different from everyone else.But the fact is that learning disabilities are pretty common.And if your learning psychologist has found out which one you're facing，you're on the right route.Now，you can start getting the help you need to do better in school.But for this special help to really work，you'll need to practice the new skills you're learning.It may take a lot of effort (努力) every day.That can be a challenge，but you can do it.Soon，you'll enjoy the results of all your hard work: more fun and success at school!

1.Why does the author say kids today have  an advantage over  their parents?

A. Because kids can get help from educators.

B. Because kids are clever than their parents.

C. Because kids' learning skills are improved greatly.

D. Because kids are working harder than their parents.

2.Which of the following is TRUE about the learning disability?

A. It is a physical illness.

B. It can be treated by doctors.

C. It always happens to only a few children who are lazy.

D. It makes those who have a learning disability need new learning skills.

3.Which of the following sends the message that you have a learning disability?

A. The teacher says you are a slow student.

B. You have trouble with lessons at a young age.

C. You can't deal with early troubles when you have grown up.

D. Your  learning style is quite different from others'.

4.What will happen to a kid if he/she has a learning disability?

A. He/She always fails in exams.

B. He/She will be laughed at by others.

C. He/She will enjoy more fun at school.

D. He/She will get into trouble with learning a certain subject.

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.D

【解析】令人不可思议的是，人的学习障碍有时可能是天生的，但是，有了学习障碍并不意味着一定会失败。后天的努力更重要。

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44．细节理解题。根据第二段的“But kids today have an advantage over their parents.Educators now know a lot more about the brain and how learning works—and it's easier for kids to get the help they need.”可知，现在的教育工作者能对孩子提供必要的帮助。故选A。

2.推理判断题。由最后一段“But for this special help to really work，you'll need to practice the new skills you're learning.It may take a lot of effort(努力) every day.”可知，如果确定一个人有学习障碍，他就需要更加努力同时也需要练习学习技巧。故选D。

3.细节理解题。由第四段“But when those early troubles don't fade away(逐渐消失) after they have grown up，and it's really difficult for them to make any progress，it's possible the kid has a learning disability.”可知，刚入学的孩子学习有困难很正常，但如果长大后还是这样就可能是学习障碍。故选C。

4.推理判断题。由第三段可知，有学习障碍的孩子会在某一学科学习有困难。故选D。