题目
Research shows that much of our predisposition （倾向） towards determination，sociability and self-control and sense of purpose is in our genes．In fact，our DNA plays a bigger role in influencing these traits （ characteristics）than our upbringing （儿童期的教养）and the company we keep．Taken together，these aspects of personality can make the difference between success and failure，say the Edinburgh University researchers．They questioned more than 800 pairs of twins about their attitudes to life to tease apart the influences of nature and nurture．Comparing identical twins，who share all their DNA and their up bringing，with non-identical twins，who have a shared background but are no more genetically alike than other brothers and sisters，is a technique often used by researchers to quantify the influence of genetics．The results，published in the Journal of Personality，showed that genes play a much bigger role than lifestyle，with self-control particularly etched （铭刻） into our DNA．Our genes a]so largely determine how determined and persistent we are．This is important in terms of success，as someone who refuses to give up is more likely to achieve their dreams than someone who throws in the towel at the first hiccough．Researcher Professor Timothy Bates said，"Ever since the ancient Greeks，people Lave de hated the nature of a good life and the nature of a virtuous life．Why do some people seem to man age their lives，have good relationships and cooperate to achieve their goals while others do not？Previously，the role of family and the environment around the home often controlled people's ideas about what affected psychological well-being．However，this work emphasizes a much more powerful influence from genetics．"However，those who haven't been dealt a helpful hand of genes shouldn't he too depressed．The professor says a sense of purpose is the key and advises those who are eager for success to focus their thoughts on making a difference．71．What does the result of the research indicate？ ____ A．Our DNA is the only factor to decide our traits．B．Our DNA plays a decisive role，in achieving success．C．Education plays little part in the formation of our character．D．Society has Little effect on us in our personality．72．The underlined part in Paragraph 4 refers to someone who ____ ．A． is born successfulB． determines to make a differenceC． makes great effortD． admits defeat easily73．Timothy Bates mentions the ancient Creeks in order to indicate that ____ ．A．some people can live a good life because they can manage their livesB．people haven't made it clear yet what is the key personality trait（特点，特征） to be a successC．in ancient Greece the role of family and the environment was ignoredD．the relationship between personality and success has always been people's concern74．According to the passage，the key personality trait is ____ ．A．determinationB． kindnessC． politenessD． sociability75．What is the best title for the passage？ ____ A． How do people work hard？B．Why can some people succeed？C． DNA determines success or failureD．Several factors determine personality．
Research shows that much of our predisposition （倾向） towards determination，sociability and self-control and sense of purpose is in our genes．In fact，our DNA plays a bigger role in influencing these traits （ characteristics）than our upbringing （儿童期的教养）and the company we keep．Taken together，these aspects of personality can make the difference between success and failure，say the Edinburgh University researchers．
They questioned more than 800 pairs of twins about their attitudes to life to tease apart the influences of nature and nurture．Comparing identical twins，who share all their DNA and their up bringing，with non-identical twins，who have a shared background but are no more genetically alike than other brothers and sisters，is a technique often used by researchers to quantify the influence of genetics．
The results，published in the Journal of Personality，showed that genes play a much bigger role than lifestyle，with self-control particularly etched （铭刻） into our DNA．
Our genes a]so largely determine how determined and persistent we are．This is important in terms of success，as someone who refuses to give up is more likely to achieve their dreams than someone who throws in the towel at the first hiccough．
Researcher Professor Timothy Bates said，"Ever since the ancient Greeks，people Lave de hated the nature of a good life and the nature of a virtuous life．Why do some people seem to man age their lives，have good relationships and cooperate to achieve their goals while others do not？Previously，the role of family and the environment around the home often controlled people's ideas about what affected psychological well-being．However，this work emphasizes a much more powerful influence from genetics．"
However，those who haven't been dealt a helpful hand of genes shouldn't he too depressed．The professor says a sense of purpose is the key and advises those who are eager for success to focus their thoughts on making a difference．
71．What does the result of the research indicate？ ____
A．Our DNA is the only factor to decide our traits．
B．Our DNA plays a decisive role，in achieving success．
C．Education plays little part in the formation of our character．
D．Society has Little effect on us in our personality．
72．The underlined part in Paragraph 4 refers to someone who ____ ．
A． is born successful
B． determines to make a difference
C． makes great effort
D． admits defeat easily
73．Timothy Bates mentions the ancient Creeks in order to indicate that ____ ．
A．some people can live a good life because they can manage their lives
B．people haven't made it clear yet what is the key personality trait（特点，特征） to be a success
C．in ancient Greece the role of family and the environment was ignored
D．the relationship between personality and success has always been people's concern
74．According to the passage，the key personality trait is ____ ．
A．determination
B． kindness
C． politeness
D． sociability
75．What is the best title for the passage？ ____
A． How do people work hard？
B．Why can some people succeed？
C． DNA determines success or failure
D．Several factors determine personality．
They questioned more than 800 pairs of twins about their attitudes to life to tease apart the influences of nature and nurture．Comparing identical twins，who share all their DNA and their up bringing，with non-identical twins，who have a shared background but are no more genetically alike than other brothers and sisters，is a technique often used by researchers to quantify the influence of genetics．
The results，published in the Journal of Personality，showed that genes play a much bigger role than lifestyle，with self-control particularly etched （铭刻） into our DNA．
Our genes a]so largely determine how determined and persistent we are．This is important in terms of success，as someone who refuses to give up is more likely to achieve their dreams than someone who throws in the towel at the first hiccough．
Researcher Professor Timothy Bates said，"Ever since the ancient Greeks，people Lave de hated the nature of a good life and the nature of a virtuous life．Why do some people seem to man age their lives，have good relationships and cooperate to achieve their goals while others do not？Previously，the role of family and the environment around the home often controlled people's ideas about what affected psychological well-being．However，this work emphasizes a much more powerful influence from genetics．"
However，those who haven't been dealt a helpful hand of genes shouldn't he too depressed．The professor says a sense of purpose is the key and advises those who are eager for success to focus their thoughts on making a difference．
71．What does the result of the research indicate？ ____
A．Our DNA is the only factor to decide our traits．
B．Our DNA plays a decisive role，in achieving success．
C．Education plays little part in the formation of our character．
D．Society has Little effect on us in our personality．
72．The underlined part in Paragraph 4 refers to someone who ____ ．
A． is born successful
B． determines to make a difference
C． makes great effort
D． admits defeat easily
73．Timothy Bates mentions the ancient Creeks in order to indicate that ____ ．
A．some people can live a good life because they can manage their lives
B．people haven't made it clear yet what is the key personality trait（特点，特征） to be a success
C．in ancient Greece the role of family and the environment was ignored
D．the relationship between personality and success has always been people's concern
74．According to the passage，the key personality trait is ____ ．
A．determination
B． kindness
C． politeness
D． sociability
75．What is the best title for the passage？ ____
A． How do people work hard？
B．Why can some people succeed？
C． DNA determines success or failure
D．Several factors determine personality．
题目解答
答案
BDDAC
71．B 细节题．根据文章第三段The results，published in the Journal of Personality，showed that genes play a much bigger role than lifestyle，with self-control particularly etched （铭刻） into our DNA．实验结果说明基因比生活方式在自我控制方面所起的作用还要大．故B正确．
72．D 推理题．根据文章第四段as someone who refuses to give up is more likely to achieve their dreams than someone who throws in the towel at the first hiccough．说明该词与more likely to achieve their dreams是一组反义词，故D的说法正确．
73．D 推理题．根据文章倒数第二段2，3，4行Ever since the ancient Greeks，people Lave de hated the nature of a good life and the nature of a virtuous life．Why do some people seem to manage their lives，have good relationships and cooperate to achieve their goals while others do not？说明古希腊的人很注意人性和成功之间的关系，故D正确．
74．A 细节题．根据第四段第一行Our genes a222 so largely determine how determined and persistent we are说明我们的基因决定了我们有多么有毅力多么有决心，而意志力和决心恰恰是决定我们成功的因素．故A正确．
75．C 主旨大意题．根据文章第一句Research shows that much of our predisposition （倾向） towards determination，sociability and self-control and sense of purpose is in our genes．说明基因是决定因素．故C的说法即DNA决定了我们的成功或者失败正确．
71．B 细节题．根据文章第三段The results，published in the Journal of Personality，showed that genes play a much bigger role than lifestyle，with self-control particularly etched （铭刻） into our DNA．实验结果说明基因比生活方式在自我控制方面所起的作用还要大．故B正确．
72．D 推理题．根据文章第四段as someone who refuses to give up is more likely to achieve their dreams than someone who throws in the towel at the first hiccough．说明该词与more likely to achieve their dreams是一组反义词，故D的说法正确．
73．D 推理题．根据文章倒数第二段2，3，4行Ever since the ancient Greeks，people Lave de hated the nature of a good life and the nature of a virtuous life．Why do some people seem to manage their lives，have good relationships and cooperate to achieve their goals while others do not？说明古希腊的人很注意人性和成功之间的关系，故D正确．
74．A 细节题．根据第四段第一行Our genes a222 so largely determine how determined and persistent we are说明我们的基因决定了我们有多么有毅力多么有决心，而意志力和决心恰恰是决定我们成功的因素．故A正确．
75．C 主旨大意题．根据文章第一句Research shows that much of our predisposition （倾向） towards determination，sociability and self-control and sense of purpose is in our genes．说明基因是决定因素．故C的说法即DNA决定了我们的成功或者失败正确．
解析
步骤 1：理解研究结果
研究结果表明，基因在决定我们的性格特征方面起着比生活方式更大的作用。特别是自我控制，很大程度上被铭刻在我们的DNA中。
步骤 2：理解基因对成功的影响
基因也很大程度上决定了我们有多坚定和持久。这是成功的重要因素，因为一个拒绝放弃的人比一个在第一次遇到困难时就放弃的人更有可能实现他们的梦想。
步骤 3：理解Timothy Bates教授的观点
Timothy Bates教授提到，自古希腊以来，人们一直在探讨什么是好的生活和美德生活的本质。为什么有些人似乎能管理好自己的生活，有良好的关系，并合作实现他们的目标，而其他人却不能？以前，家庭和家庭周围的环境的作用常常控制着人们关于什么影响心理健康的观念。然而，这项工作强调了遗传学的更强大的影响。
步骤 4：理解基因对性格的影响
基因在决定我们的性格方面起着比社会和教育更大的作用。然而，那些没有被赋予有利基因的人不应该太沮丧。教授说，目标感是关键，并建议那些渴望成功的人将他们的思想集中在做出改变上。
研究结果表明，基因在决定我们的性格特征方面起着比生活方式更大的作用。特别是自我控制，很大程度上被铭刻在我们的DNA中。
步骤 2：理解基因对成功的影响
基因也很大程度上决定了我们有多坚定和持久。这是成功的重要因素，因为一个拒绝放弃的人比一个在第一次遇到困难时就放弃的人更有可能实现他们的梦想。
步骤 3：理解Timothy Bates教授的观点
Timothy Bates教授提到，自古希腊以来，人们一直在探讨什么是好的生活和美德生活的本质。为什么有些人似乎能管理好自己的生活，有良好的关系，并合作实现他们的目标，而其他人却不能？以前，家庭和家庭周围的环境的作用常常控制着人们关于什么影响心理健康的观念。然而，这项工作强调了遗传学的更强大的影响。
步骤 4：理解基因对性格的影响
基因在决定我们的性格方面起着比社会和教育更大的作用。然而，那些没有被赋予有利基因的人不应该太沮丧。教授说，目标感是关键，并建议那些渴望成功的人将他们的思想集中在做出改变上。