study shows that kids that use the Internet while in class do ____20____ on tests, resulting in lower grades.
语篇解读:本文主要讲述了孩子们同时做多项任务对学业所造成的负面影响。
1.A.play B.understand
C.use D.work
[解析] 根据下文中的"The reality is that multitasking ____6____ poor iob performance"可推知,一次做很多事情并没有什么效果。work"有效;起作用"。
[答案] D
2.A.only if B.even though
C.so that D.no wonder
[解析] 根据语境可知,空处上下句之间存在逻辑上的转折关系,even though"虽然;尽管",符合语境。
[答案] B
3.A.at once B.right away
C.in no time D.at random
[解析] 根据下文中的"Many people believe that they can ____4____ two or more tasks at the same time"可知,孩子们会声称能同时做十件事情。at once"一起;同时"。
[答案] A
4.A.advocate B.deal
C.perform D.prefer
[解析] 根据语境可知,许多人相信他们可以同时做两件或是更多事情。perform"做;执行;履行"。
[答案] C