Question

　　Most people feel lonely sometimes, but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours. This kind of loneliness is not serious. In fact, it is quite normal. For some people, though, loneliness can last for years. Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.

　　The first kind of loneliness is temporary（暂时的）. This is the most common type．It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention. The second kind, situational loneliness, is a natural result of a particular situation for example, a family problem, the death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems, such as headaches and sleeplessness, it usually does not last for more than a year.

　　The third kind of loneliness is the most serious. Unlike the second type, chronic（长期的）loneliness usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause．People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lonely people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.

　　Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a personal social contacts, e.g. friends, family members, co-workers, etc.. We depend on various people for different reasons. For instance, our families give us emotional support, our parents and teachers give us guidance, and our friends share similar interests and activities. However, psychologists have found that, though lonely people may have many social contacts, they sometimes feel they should have more．They question their own popularity.

　　Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons：they are unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease．While temporary and situational loneliness can be a normal, healthy part of life, chronic loneliness can be very sad, and sometimes dangerous condition.

(1) How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage?

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A．Talk to friends.

B．Just ignore it.

C．Go to see a doctor.

D．Ask your teachers for guidance.

(2) “It” in the last sentence of the second paragraph refers to _____________

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A．temporary loneliness

B．situational loneliness

C．a new place

D．sleeplessness

(3) The topic of the 4th paragraph is that ___________.

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A．one problem of loneliness is a person's social contacts

B．we depend on various people for different reasons

C．lonely people have many social problems

D．lonely people don't have many friends

(4) Why do psychologists want to help chronically lonely people?

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A．Chronic loneliness can cause family problems.

B．Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness.

C．Chronic loneliness can not be overcome.

D．Chronic loneliness can cause dangerous social problems.

(5) What is the best title for the passage?

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A．Three Kinds of Loneliness.

B．Loneliness and Diseases.

C．Loneliness and Social Contacts.

D．Chronic Loneliness

Answer 1

答案：B;B;A;B;A
解析：

(1) 该题考查细节。短文第二段中The first kind of loneliness is temporary．This is the most common type．it usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention．说明对temporary loneliness不必特别关注。 (2) 这是一道所指题。短文第二段中The second kind，situational loneliness，is a natural result of a particular situation和Although this kind of loneliness can cause physical problems，such as headaches and sleeplessness，it usually does not last for more than a year．说明，在此指的是situational loneliness。 (3) 这是一道概括段落主旨大意的题目。短文第四段首句Psychologists agree that one important factor in loneliness is a personal social contacts, e, g, friends, family members, co-workers, etc. 这一主题句说明，A为最佳选项。 (4) 这是一道细节题。短文最后一段中Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons：the yare unhappy and unable to socialize and there is a connection between chronic loneliness and serious illness such as heart disease则说明了帮助chronically lonely people的原因。 (5) 这是一道主旨大意题。短文第一段就交代了Now researchers say there are three different types of loneliness.随后的四段就逐一进行说明解释。