Have you ever heard the phrase, “Love is blind”? If so, you are already 21 with a type of mistake in our attempts to understand others: halo effects. This type of mistake 22 to the fact that once we form an overall impression of somebody, it could have strong effects on our 23 of his personality. 24 , halo effects are both common and powerful. For example, most organizations contain one or more “superstars”--- people who have earned the reputation for being unusually 25 and capable. Once they have gained such a “halo”, everything they do receives good 26 . Ideas that would be regarded as just so-so if suggested by someone else are seen as 27 when proposed by these persons. And actions that might be considered risky if taken by others are seen as brave when carried out by these “chosen” men and women.
As you can see, halo effects carry high costs. They may lead some persons to have an 28 high opinion of their own worth, while making things 29 for others who are equally deserving. Further, by giving too much influence to persons who are not ready to receive it, and by preventing hidden talent from being 30 , they can harm organizations as well as individuals. Clearly, then, it is important to recognize the existence and impact of halo effects; only then can their harmful effects be avoided.
21. A. familiar B. wrong C. connected D. bored
22. A. adds B. extends C. keeps D. refers
23. A. choices B. memories C. judgments D. requirements
24. A. Unfortunately B. Probably C. Hopefully D. Generally
25. A. amusing B. conscious C. fashionable D. talented
26. A. comment B. reply C. effect D. opportunity
27. A. average B. excellent C. funny D. similar
28.A. unexpectedly B. understandably C. unreasonably D. unsuccessfully
29. A. difficult B. disorderly C. valuable D. significant
30. A. harmed B. discovered C. wasted D. protected
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【解读】本文论述的是现在社会中普遍存在的一个现象“光圈效应”，即：一个人因为某些天赋才能，赢得了名声，无论他做什么，人们都会夸大；这样一来也就造成了许多的负面影响。
21. A。考查动词词组意思辨析和语境的理解。be familiar with熟悉；从语境知道，对于这种错误你也是熟知的。
22. D。考查动词固定搭配以及词意辨析。refer to 提到, 谈到, 根据句意“这种错误涉及到一旦对于某人有了深刻的印象，就回影响到我们对他的判断这一事实”。其余几个搭配没有“涉及”之意。
23. C。根据上下文分析知道，这里是说影响我们的判断力。
24. A。考查副词词意辨析和语境的理解。从上下文知道很不幸，光圈效应是普通的和强有力的。
25. D。考查语境的理解。从and 后的capable判断应该填入想对应的词，talented有才能的合乎题意。
26. A。根据上下文分析知道，一旦他们获得光圈效应，无论做什么都会获得好评。
27. B。考查语境的理解。从上下文分析知道这里表示别人提到的平平的建议，一旦被他们提到，就会变成很好的提议，这其实也是光圈效应。
28. C。考查副词词意辨析和语境的理解。一个人一旦被“光圈”覆盖，他可能会极不合理的高估自己的价值。
29. A。考查语境的理解。从上文一个人高估自己的价值，可能对于同等该受奖励的人来说事情变得是更困难了。
30. B。考查语境的理解。从上下文知道这里表示阻碍一个人的潜在的才能的被发现。