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3．Most people feel lonely sometimes，but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours．（36）C   In fact，it is quite normal．For some people，though，loneliness can last for years．Psychologists are studying this complex phenomenon，and have identified three different types of loneliness．
The first kind of loneliness is temporary．This is the most common type．It usually disappears quickly and does not require any special attention．The second kind，situation-for example，family problem，the death of a loved one，or moving to a new place．（37）G 
The third kind of loneliness is the most severe．Unlike the others，chronic （the opposite of"temporary"） usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause．（38）E 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 person's social contacts，for example，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．（39）B 
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 as heart disease．（40）F

A．It is very difficult to deal with．
B．They question their popularity．
C．This kind of loneliness is not serious．
D．They don't think they are in need of them．
E．People who experience it have problems socializing and becoming close to others．
F．What's more，temporary and situational loneliness can be a sad，and sometimes dangerous condition．
G．Although it can cause physical problems，such as headaches and sleeplessness，it usually does not last for more than a year．

Answer 1

分析 文章介绍了几种不同的忧郁症，以及其细节情况．大多数人有时会感到孤独，但它通常只持续几分钟或几小时之间．这种孤独并不严重．第二种孤独，比如家庭问题，爱人去世，或者搬到一个新地方．虽然它可以引起身体问题，如头痛和失眠，但通常不会持续一年以上．

解答 36-40．CGEBF
36．C文章衔接题．根据前文Most people feel lonely sometimes，but it usually only lasts between a few minutes and a few hours．大多数人有时会感到孤独，但它通常只持续几分钟或几小时之间．C项：This kind of loneliness is not serious．这种孤独并不严重．符合文意，故选C．
37．G语境辨析题．根据上文The second kind，situation-for example，family problem，the death of a loved one，or moving to a new place．可知第二种情况，比如家庭问题，爱人去世，或者搬到一个新地方．G项：Although it can cause physical problems，such as headaches and sleeplessness，it usually does not last for more than a year．虽然它可以引起身体问题，如头痛和失眠，但通常不会持续一年以上．符合文意，故选G．
38．E语境辨析题．根据上文Unlike the others，chronic （the opposite of"temporary"） usually lasts more than two years and has no specific cause．可知与其他人不同，慢性病通常持续两年以上，没有特定的原因．E项：People who experience it have problems socializing and becoming close to others．经验丰富的人在社交和亲近他人方面有问题．符合文意，故选E．
39．B联系上文题．根据上文However，psychologists have found that，though lonely people may have many social contacts，they sometimes feel they should have more．可知然而，心理学家发现，虽然孤独的人可能有很多社交关系，但他们有时觉得自己应该拥有更多．B项：They question their popularity．他们质疑自己的人气．符合文意，故选B．
40．F联系上文题．根据上文Psychologists are trying to find ways to help habitually lonely people for two reasons．可知心理学家正试图找到方法来帮助习惯性孤独的人．F项：What's more，temporary and situational loneliness can be a sad，and sometimes dangerous condition．而且，暂时性和情境性的孤独可能是一种悲伤，有时甚至是危险的情况．符合文意，故选F．

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