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 or 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 severe. Unlike the second type, chronic(长期的) loneliness usually last more than two yeas and has no specific cause. People who experience habitual loneliness have problems socializing and becoming close to others. Unfortunately, many chronically lone people think there is little or nothing they can do to improve their condition.

Psychologists (心理学家)agree that one important fact in loneliness is a person’s social contacts（接触）, 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 lone 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 a very sad, and sometimes dangerous condition.

.How would you treat temporary loneliness according to the passage?

A. Talk to friends                         B. Just ignore it     

C. Go to see a doctor                      D. Ask your teachers for guidance

. The topic of the 4^th paragraph is that _______________.

A. lonely people don’t have many friends

B. lonely people don’t have many social problems

C. one problem of loneliness is a person’s social contacts

D. we depend on various people for different reasons

Why do psychologists want to help chronically lonely people?

A. Chronic loneliness can cause family problems

B. Chronic loneliness can cause serious illness

C. Chronic loneliness cannot be overcome

D.A, B, and C are all correct

.What is the best title of the passage?

A. Three kinds of Loneliness               B. Loneliness and Diseases

C. Loneliness and Social Contacts           D. Chronic Loneliness

What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red?     . Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy, and you would rather follow than lead. You tend to be pessimist. At least, this is what psychologists tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colour preference, as well as the effect that colours have on human beings.     . If you happen to love brown, you did so, as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.

    .A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day.

     . A black bridge over the Thames River, near London, used to be the scene of more suicides(自杀) than any other bridge in the area---until it was repainted green. The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply. Perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in pink or baby blue.

     . It is an established fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey.

A. On the other hand, black is depressing.

B. They tell us, among other facts, that we do not choose our favourite colour as we grow up --- we are born with our preference.

C. The rooms are painted in different colours as you like.

D. If you do, you must be an optimist, a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement.

E. Light and bright colours make people not only happier but more active.

F. Life is like a picture or a poem, full of different colours.

G. Colours do influence our moods---there is no doubt about it

Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.Recite and repeat in conversation.

When you hear a person’s name，repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.

Ask the other person to recite and repeat.

You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone，ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.

Admit you don’t know.

Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”

Use associations.

Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example，you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair. " To reinforce you’re your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.

Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.

When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.

Go early.

Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others—an automatic review for you.

How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?

 A. They will be moved.                     B. They will be annoyed.

 C. They will be delighted.                 D. They will be discouraged.

If you can't remember someone's name, you may __

A. tell him the truth                       B. tell him a white lie

C. ask him for pity                         D. ask others to help you

When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember __

A. all their names                          B. a couple of names first

C. just their last names                    D. as many names as possible

What does the text mainly tell us?

A. Tips on an important social skill.         B. Importance of attending parties.

C. How to make use of associations.          D. How to recite and repeat names.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。

What is your favorite color? Do you like yellow, orange, and red?  71  Do you prefer grays and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy, and you would rather follow than lead. You tend to be a pessimist（悲观者）. At least, this is what psychologists（心理专家） tell us, and they should know, because they have been seriously studying the meaning of colors preference, as well as the effect that colors have on human beings.   72 If you happen to love brown, you did so, as soon as you opened your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly.

 73  A yellow room makes most people feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day.  74  A black bridge over the Thames River, near London, used to be the scene of more suicides than any other bridge in the area ---until it was repainted green. The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply; perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in pink or baby blue.

  75 It is an established fact that factory workers work better, harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey.

life, people and excitement.

E. Light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active.

F. Life is like a picture or a poem, full of different colors.

G. Colors do influence our moods——there is no doubt about it .

Many people look fondly at their school days.     a lot of these memories are often attached to events that have little to do      learning, many people are surprised by how much they miss being in the      and actually learning something new.

 Although most people feel that their lives would be      by going back to school for further study, some people find that their busy schedules would make this     . However, with the rise of technology like the     , it is now easier than ever to continue feeding your mind without     obligations like family and work. This is due to the rise of online education options.

 Online education is a subset of what is known as electronic learning or e-learning. All that you need to successfully use online education is      to a computer that has an internet     . There are so many online education options,      it is quite common for colleges to    online education courses to assist people who are      in distance education.

The main      of online education is that it allows you to     at your own pace and on your own time. Depending on the nature of the courses, online education will provide you with a certain time      for you to compete it .

    One of the biggest     of online education is that it does not provide you with the face-to-face interaction with a teacher. But you can      with other students through the use of discussion boards, messaging programs,     and web-conferencing programs.

    As people become busier, online education has      in popularity. It has greatly improved the number of services it provides and is considered a great education option. So if you are busy but your mind is still     more of a challenge, you may find that online education is the perfect food for your mind!

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2.A．in    B．by        C．with    D．for

3.A．classroom         B．office  C．dormitory   D．workshop

4.A．controlled        B．adjusted      C．damaged     D．enriched

5.A．out of question         B．out of the question  C．likely    D．easy

6.A．walkman  B．radio   C．TV        D．Internet

7.A．sacrificing         B．satisfying     C．possessing  D．sticking

8.A．approach B．administration     C．access          D．permission

9.A．system     B．connection C．program      D．instrument

10.A．however         B．but      C．and     D．yet

11.A．offer      B．sell      C．choose        D．decide

12.A．failing     B．lacking         C．avoiding      D．participating

13.A．benefit  B．function      C．disadvantage       D．shortcoming

14.A．work      B．learn   C．read    D．chat

15.A．span       B．facility          C．limit    D．lag

16.A．points    B．views  C．ideas   D．criticisms

17.A．chat        B．communicate      C．cooperate   D．concentrate

18.A．e-mails   B．letters          C．messages    D．speeches

19.A．evolved B．improved    C．boomed      D．abandoned

20.A．hunting for  B．searching for   C．calling for     D．longing for