Where in the classroom do you prefer to sit,and why? Scientists have discovered that seating prefere

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Where in the classroom do you prefer to sit,and why? Scientists have discovered that seating preference not only shows students’ personalities,but has a

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Where in the classroom do you prefer to sit,and why? Scientists have discovered that seating preference not only shows students’ personalities,but has a great influence on their school performance.Generally speaking,students show different attitudes depending on where they sit.Based on the research,scientists have developed a funnel-like(像漏斗的) model of “learning zones(区域)” to see the relationship between seating and active learning.
 
In this model,the mouth of the funnel(A) is the best position for learning.Students in this front area prove to be the most active learners.They show a greater desire(渴求) for learning,which leads them to focus(集中注意力) better and take a more active part than the rest of the class.Those in the neck of the funnel(B) don’t pay the same close attention,but they ask a lot of questions,partly because of the added confidence they feel from being in a safe zone,with others around them.Less desirable is the area “outside the funnel(C,D),” which refers to the side and the back rows,where students take a less active part in classroom activities and find it hard to focus their attention,falling asleep at times.
Studies about learning zones suggest that a change in traditional seating plans can benefit students.In fact,a growing number of teachers have begun less traditional seating plans,such as “U-Type”.There are no side and back areas,so teachers can expect their students to take part in activities more actively and increase student-teacher interaction(互动).
28.According to scientists,students’ learning is greatly influenced by 　　　. 
A.the number of studentsB.the time of class
C.seating positionsD.the size of the classroom
29.It turns out that the students sitting in Area B 　　　. 
A.sometimes fall asleepB.feel safe and confident
C.seldom ask their teachers questionsD.try to avoid looking directly at the teacher
30.Which area is most proper for learning?
A.Area A. B.Area B.C.Area C. D.Area D.
31.What does the underlined word “benefit” in the last paragraph mean?
A.Cause trouble for. B.Take control of.
C.Give a warning to. D.Do good to.
【答案】28—31   CBAD  
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