①We’ve all been there—sitting in a meeting, classroom, or workshop, not understanding a concept (概念) but too afraid to ask questions. The fear of sounding silly keeps us silent. We tell ourselves that everyone else must already understand, that our question is “stupid”, and that it’s better to nod along than risk embarrassment (窘迫).

②But what if those “stupid” questions are the most valuable ones? What if they’re the key to encouraging creation, increasing confidence and connecting more meaningfully with others?

③There are no stupid questions. What we consider as “stupid” questions always challenge fixed thinking and cause great breakthroughs. Many new possibilities come from such questions, like Newton thinking about why apples fall to the ground and ancient thinkers questioning why the sun rises and sets. These questions break traditional thinking and lead to creative discoveries.

④Moreover, asking such questions builds personal confidence and connection between people. Each time we ask a “stupid” question, we’re reducing the fear of losing face. We become more and more confident. At the same time, by asking “stupid” questions, we invite real conversations. When we ask “stupid” questions, we allow others to ask their own. We tell others it’s okay not to know everything, creating a culture of openness and curiosity. This leads to deeper and more honest connections.

⑤In short, in a world that doesn’t give value to true curiosity but to appearing knowledgeable, asking “stupid” questions becomes a superpower. So, the next time you think of a “stupid” question, just ask it. Remember: It is not a sign of silliness, but a sign of courage and true learning.

1.1.What stops people asking questions about a concept that they don’t understand?

A The difficulty of the concept.

B The value of the concept.

C The worry about embarrassing others.

D The fear of losing face.

解析：选D。D 细节理解 题目问是什么阻止人们对不懂的概念提问。文章第一段说明，人们害怕自己听起来很可笑，害怕陷入窘迫，也就是害怕丢脸。A 选项概念很难、B 选项概念的价值文中没有提及；C 选项担心让别人尴尬，和原文害怕自己尴尬不符，所以选 D。

2.2.What does the writer think of “stupid” questions in the passage?

A They often lead to creative discoveries.

B They are often caused by fixed thinking.

C They often increase people’s fear of feeling silly.

D They are often asked by stupid people in conversations.

解析：选A。A 细节理解 题目问作者如何看待文中的 “傻问题”。第三段写明这类问题打破传统思维，带来创造性的发现。B 选项它们常常由固有思维产生，和原文 “挑战固有思维” 相反；C 选项它们会加重人们怕出丑的恐惧，和第四段内容相反；D 选项这类问题是蠢人问的，和作者观点完全相反，所以选 A。

3.3.What is the best structure (结构) of the passage?

A ①/②/③④/⑤

B ①②/③/④⑤

C ①/②③/④⑤

D ①/②③/④/⑤

解析：选A。A 细节理解 题目划分文章结构。第①段摆出普遍现象：人们因害怕尴尬不敢提问；第②段过渡，引出思考，抛出核心话题；第③段讲第一个好处：激发创新、带来突破，第④段讲第二个好处：建立自信、促进人际交流，③④为并列的论证段落；第⑤段总结全文，发出呼吁。结构就是①/②/③④/⑤，对应 A 选项。

4.4.What is the best title for the passage?

A The Way of Asking “Stupid” Questions

B The Types of “Stupid” Questions

C The Power of Asking “Stupid” Questions

D The Cost of “Stupid” Questions

解析：选C。C 主旨大意 题目选择最佳标题。全文围绕 “傻问题” 的价值、力量展开，结尾点明敢问这类问题是一种超能力。A 选项提问的方法、B 选项傻问题的种类、D 选项傻问题的代价，都不是文章讨论的重点，所以选 C