题目内容
4.A newly-published study has shown that loneliness can spread from one person to another,like a disease.Researchers used information from the Framingham Study,which began in 1948.The Framingham Study gathers information about physical and mental health,personal behavior and diet.At first,the study involved about 5,000people in the American state of Massachusetts.Now,more than 12,000individuals are taking part.Information from the Framingham Study showed earlier that happiness can spread from person to person.So can behaviors like littering and the ability to stop smoking.
University of Chicago psychologist John Cacioppo led the recent study.He and other researchers attempted to show how often people felt lonely.They found that the feeling of loneliness spread through social groups.
Having a social connection with a lonely person increased the chances that another individual would feel lonely.In fact,a friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness.A friend of that person was 25% more likely.The researchers say this shows that a person could indirectly be affected by someone's loneliness.
The effect was strongest among friends.Neighbors were the second most affected group.The effect was weaker on husbands and wives,and brothers and sisters.The researchers also found that loneliness spread more easily among women than men.
The New York Times newspaper reports that,on average,people experience feelings of loneliness about 48days a year.It also found that every additional friend can decrease loneliness by about five percent,or two and a half fewer lonely days.
Loneliness has been linked to health problems like depression and sleeping difficulties.The researchers believe that knowing the causes of loneliness could help in reducing it.
The study suggests that people can take steps to stop the spread of loneliness.They can do this by helping individuals they know who may be experiencing loneliness.The result can be helpful to the whole social group.
68.What is TRUE about the Framingham Study?B
A.It was only conducted in 1948.
B.It involves more than 12,000participants.
C.It was led by John Cacioppo.
D.It showed that any behavior could spread.
69.Which statement about the spread of loneliness is true?C
A.The spreading effect was the second strongest among friends.
B.No spreading effect was found on husbands and wives.
C.Women are more likely to be affected than men.
D.Brothers are more easily affected than neighbors.
70.What is the main idea of the passage?D
A.Actions should be taken to help lonely people.
B.People feel lonely for many reasons.
C.Ways to fight against loneliness.
D.Lonely people can affect others.
分析 本文是一篇科教类阅读,文章主要介绍了Framingham研究,研究发现孤独感可以从一个人传播到另一个人,而且孤独感在女性中比在男性中更容易传播.
解答 68-70BCD
68.B细节理解题.根据第一段Researchers used information from the Framingham Study,which began in 1948.可知Framingham研究开始于1948年,并不仅仅在1948年,故A错;根据第三段University of Chicago psychologist John Cacioppo led the recent study.可知并不是John Cacioppo引导了Framingham研究,故C错;根据第二段Information from the Framingham Study showed earlier that happiness can spread from person to person.So can behaviors like littering and the ability to stop smoking.可知并不是所有的行为都可以传播,故D错;根据第一段Now,more than 12,000individuals are taking part.可知Framingham研究现在有12000多的参与者.故选B.
69.C细节判断题.根据第五段The researchers also found that loneliness spread more easily among women than men.可知研究人员还发现孤独感在女性中比在男性中更容易传播.故选C.
70.D主旨大意题.根据全文内容,该文主要介绍了Framingham研究,研究发现孤独感可以从一个人传播到另一个人,而且孤独感在女性中比在男性中更容易传播.由此可知,本文的中心思想:孤独的人也能影响别人.故选D.
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