题目内容
8.How many times do you check your Moments or Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another"like"or"thumbs up"?Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this,don't worry.Psychological findings have shown it's completely normal.
In fact,the pleasure we derive from (取自) getting a"like"is equal to that of eating chocolate or winning money,and we can't help wanting more.
According to the findings of the UCLA Brain Mapping Center,which observed 32teens aged between 13and 18,the feedback circuit (反馈电路) in the teens'brains are particularly sensitive,and the"social"and"visual"parts of their brains were activated when they received"likes"on a social network.The research also showed that though the thumbs up might come from complete strangers,the good they derive from it worked equally.
So does it mean we should try our best to win as many thumbs up as possible?
Not necessarily so if we know the reasons behind our desire for attention.
In"Why do people crave (渴望) attention"by M.Farouk Radwan,he explained several cases in which people naturally longed for attention.Radwan said people who were an only child,who were used to being the center of attention in their house,may try to reproduce these conditions.Feeling"overlooked and unappreciated"might also lead you to be eager for attention.Other times,the state of being jealous or wanting to cover your mistakes may also contribute to such longings.
In fact,too much desire for attention can create anxiety,and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it.So what can we do about it?The answer is quite simple.
"If people could adopt goals not focused on their own self-esteem (自尊) but on something larger than their self,such as what they can create or contribute to others,they would be less sensitive to some of the negative effects of pursuing self-esteem,"wrote psychology professor Jennifer Crocker in the Journal of Social Issues.
28.You may find this text in a magazine aboutD.
A.technology
B.education
C.entertainment
D.social life
29.Who will NOT naturally expect attention according to Radwan?A
A.People who are living with their parents.
B.Those who lack social recognition.
C.People who are the focus of attention.
D.Those who want to blanket what they've done.
30.We know from the last paragraph thatB.
A.checking your Moments or Facebook page is a waste of time
B.it is helpful to set goals concerning making contributions
C.focusing on one's self-esteem is quite natural
D.self-teem has a bad effect on one's goals
31.What's the author's attitude towards people's addiction to"thumbs up"?C
A.worried.
B.objective.
C.critical.
D.supportive.
分析 这是一篇社会生活类文章.很多人都习惯检查一下自己新发的帖子得到了别人多少"like"or"thumb up"(即得到了多少人的关注),作者在文中分析了这种行为背后的原因,并且指出:想得到别人关注这很正常,但是,过于追求别人的关注将会产生不好的影响.
解答 28-31 DABC
28.D推理判断题.很多人都习惯检查一下自己新发的帖子得到了别人多少"like"or"thumb up"(即得到了多少人的关注),作者在文中分析了这种行为背后的原因,并且指出:想得到别人关注这很正常,但是,过于追求别人的关注将会产生不好的影响.很明显,这样的文章和我们的社会生活息息相关,和技术、教育、娱乐无关,故D选项切题.
29.A细节理解题.由倒数第三段中"he explained several cases in which people naturally longed for attention.Radwan said people who were an only child,who were used to being the center of attention in their house…Feeling‘overlooked and unappreciated'might also lead you to be eager for attention.Other times,the state of being jealous or wanting to cover your mistakes may also contribute to such longings"可知,下列几种情况下的人很自然地期望别人的关注:1.独生子女;2.习惯于是家人关注中心的人;3.感到受到忽视或者未受到欣赏的人;4.嫉妒别人或者想掩盖自己所犯错误的人.A选项不符合上述情况,故A选项切题.
30.B推理判断题.由最后一段中的"If people could adopt goals not focused on their own self-esteem (自尊) but on something larger than their self,such as what they can create or contribute to others,they would be less sensitive to some of the negative effects of pursuing self-esteem"可知,如果人们设定的目标不是以自己的自尊为中心,而是超越自我,比如以如何为别人做贡献为中心,那么,他们对于追求自尊带来的消极影响就不那么敏感了.由此可知,设定一些为别人做贡献的目标是有好处的.故B选项切题.
31.C观点态度题.由第三段中的"In fact,the pleasure we derive from (取自) getting a‘like'…,and we can't help wanting more"可知,人们总是情不自禁的想得到"like"或者"thumb up"(即别人的关注).由倒数第二段"In fact,too much desire for attention can create anxiety,and in turn ruin your happiness even when you get it"可知,过于渴望得到别人的关注往往会使人产生焦虑,最终会毁掉你的幸福.由此可知,沉迷于得到"thumb up"是不好的,因此,作者对此持批评的态度.故C选项切题.
点评 做阅读时经常犯错的主要原因是,仅凭读过文章后残留在脑海中的一丝印象来勾选答案,这样便很容易掉入出题人故意设布下的题目陷阱.所谓阅读理解,对于题目的理解一定要忠实于原文,因此,每一道题都应该与原文作全面的对比与核查,再得出答案.也就是说,阅读理解的每一道题目,在原文都应该有明确的出处,我们把这一出处叫做原文相关句,(1)排除与原文相关句主题不一致的选项(2)排除与原文相关句态度相反的选项 (3)排除用于过于极端或负面的选项(4)注意结合文章主旨和主题去排除.
-Yes.If one ________ ask for trouble,what can we say?( )
A. | would,will | B. | must,may | C. | should,must | D. | need,dare |
A series of four free or low-cost Community Education classes will be offered in April on the Weirton campus of West Virginia Northern Community College. "Art for People Who Can't Draw"has a 30 tuition(学费) and 5 materials fee and will be conducted from 6:00-8:00 p.m.on Mondays and Wednesdays,April 11,13,18,20 and 25,in Room 209-B.This class is for people who want to explore art production but have no experience with drawing.Students will have the opportunity to make several pieces of art.The instructor,Margaret Pearson,says,"I believe that art is possible for everyone so come,have some fun and set your inner artist free." "Aerobics for Seniors"is a free class that will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m,on Tuesdays and Thursdays,April 12,14,19,21,26 and 28,in Room 243.Senior aerobics is a class designed for older men and women.This is a class with an emphasis on stretching and simple movements to music.Participants should wear loose or stretchy clothing and athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water. "Basic Gardening"has tuition of 25 and will be taught from 6:00-8:00 p.m.on Tuesdays,April 12,19 and 26,in Room 115.Come to this course if you are a seasoned gardener looking for new information and want to share your gardening knowledge.Topics include spring preparation,vegetable and fruit gardening and getting rid of pests organically.There will be"a couple of fun,hands-on projects",the instructor Ann Bailey,a certified master gardener,said. "Introduction to T'ai Chi"will be held from 9:00-10:00 a.m.on Fridays,April 15,22 and 29,in Room 243.Cost is 15.Participants will explore the workout,defensive techniques and health benefits of T'ai Chi.This form of Chinese martial arts has developed throughout the years as a way of reducing anxiety and stress.Be free to move:wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes. For more information,call the campus at 304-723-2210. |
A."Art for People Who Can't Draw".
B."Aerobics for Seniors".
C."Basic Gardening".
D."Introduction to T'ai Chi".
41."Aerobics for Seniors"classes areA.
A.designed for older people
B.fit for those with anxiety and stress
C.hands-on projects
D.taught by Margaret Pearson
42.How much is the tuition for"Basic Gardening"classes?C
A.5.
B.15.
C.25.
D.30.
43.Taking"Introduction to T'ai Chi"classes,the participants mustD.
A.have some taste of music
B.be free on April 12,19and 26
C.gather in Room 209-B
D.wear tennis shoes.