英语四级 2023年12月·第2套 Part Ⅲ Section C (2) 阅读理解（四选一）试卷排版
英语四级2023年12月·第2套 Part Ⅲ Section C (2) 阅读理解（四选一）：共 5 题、占整卷 20%（710 分制折算约 142 分）、卷面选文共 342 个英文单词。本页按真题原卷版式还原该模块卷面（不含解析）；逐题解析在「题目解析」页，全文逐句精读在「原文精读」页；本模块真题可免费下载 PDF/Word，入口见上方本题行。
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真题卷第2套(2023-12) • 四级
Part Ⅲ Section C (2)
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section.Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A),B),C)and D).You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage Two
Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.
A multitasker is one who can perform two or more tasks effectively at the same time, which—apart from the obvious differences—is similar to what a computer does. The concept does indeed come from the realms of technology, where it is used to refer to an operating system that can execute multiple tasks at the same time. However, the question is: can a person really be a multitasker?
For most scientists, the answer is no. So much so that, according to experts in neuroscience(神经系统科学), our brains do not handle multitasking situations well. As soon as two tasks require our attention, productivity suffers. What we call multitasking, therefore, is in reality the ability to move more or less quickly from one task to another. This requires two essential conditions: that one of the tasks needs to be automatic, like walking or eating, and that they both need different mental processes. Answering the phone and writing at the same time, for example.
However, on the other side of the coin there are people who maintain that it is possible to be, or at least seem to be, multitasking. A recent study concluded that regardless of whether people are actually handling several tasks or not, the mere fact that they perceive this activity as multitasking has a positive effect on their performance.
The business perspective offers a different view: multitasking is understood as the ability to adapt to all types of environment within a company and effectively undertake different activities within a set time frame. Indeed, many companies look for people who are skilled in multitasking to improve their productivity. From this different perspective, you can not only be multitasking but this ability can also be taught: something that is easier in fluid organisations, which favour flexibility in their working practices.
The benefits of multitasking are clear. Being quicker and more efficient increases our performance and the number of tasks completed. But having to pay attention to several things at once means that the powers of concentration are reduced and that can lead to more mistakes.
51.
What does a "multitasker" originally refer to?
A)An operating system capable of doing several tasks at once.
B)A skilled worker executing more than one task at the same time.
C)A sophisticated technology doing several tasks effectively at once.
D)An efficient person able to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
52.
Why can't people really be multitaskers according to neuroscientists?
A)They are not sufficiently exposed to multitasking situations.
B)They are not comparable to mechanical operating systems.
C)Their brains do not allow them to multitask.
D)Their attention span cannot be expanded.
53.
What do we learn from the conclusion of a recent study on multitasking?
A)People make greater achievements by maintaining whatever they are doing is multitasking.
B)People's performance benefits from the perception of what they are doing as multitasking.
C)People's active mental processes exert a positive effect on their multitasking.
D)People can improve their capabilities by handling multitasking situations.
54.
How does the business world view multitasking?
A)It is a rare skill often found in fluid organisations.
B)It is an adaptable capability required of all workers.
C)It is an essential quality many employees lack.
D)It is a desirable ability that can be developed.
55.
What does the author imply we should do if we have to focus on some task and do it well?
A)Work in a flexible way.
B)Learn from mistakes.
C)Avoid multitasking.
D)Increase efficiency
选文出处：本文节选自网站www.iberdrola.com发表的一篇题为“What is multitasking and what are its main pros and cons?”的文章。