1 . So many things can keep you from seeing your loved ones in person, from busy schedules to long distances. Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, the people you miss are often only a phone call or a text message away. According to science, if you want to feel more connected to the people you’re talking to, you should call them instead of texting.
In a study, researchers did various experiments. In one, they asked 200 people to imagine what it would be like to reconnect with an old friend by email or by phone, and they asked people to do one or the other at random. Although people thought that a phone call would be more mortifying, it actually made the experience better. “People reported they did form a stronger bond with their old friends on the phone versus email, and they did not feel uncomfortable,” co-author Amit Kumar said.
In another experiment, researchers had strangers connect by texting, talking over video chat, or talking using only audio (音频). They found that both forms of voice communication — whether video or audio only — made the strangers feel more connected than when they communicated via text.
Sabrina Romanoff, a psychologist, says people tend to text instead of calling because of convenience, as they can organize information exactly in the way they intend without unexpected additions by the other person.
Romanoff says that in reality, texting can make it hard to determine the true meaning behind a conversation. “A phone call is actually more convenient considering the effects of the message,” she explains. “Each part is more present, and therefore, it is able to figure out the meaning behind the conversation quickly without thinking on the endless possible meanings behind words.”
1. What does the underlined word “mortifying” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Puzzling. | B.Exciting. | C.Embarrassing. | D.Satisfying. |
A.It takes more patience. | B.It brings people closer. |
C.It proves more relaxing. | D.It makes people more friendly. |
A.They can make themselves clear without being disturbed. |
B.They would easily keep the messages for future use. |
C.They can freely express their good or bad feelings. |
D.They would avoid some unpleasant topics. |
A.It is easy to express one’s meaning through texting. |
B.It is necessary to guess the meaning behind words. |
C.People can understand each other more easily by phone calls. |
D.People should use simple words to express themselves in emails. |
2 . No matter how friendly your tone is or how honey-sweet you are in a conversation, when you start your sentences with one of these words (or both), the message to your recipient is “You are wrong.”
These words don’t say, “Let’s discuss this” or “I’d love to hear what you think about this” to people. They say. “You are wrong and I am right.” If your conversation companion is also eager to win at any cost, you will have a potential battle on your hands. The result?
Are you interested in a little test to see how competitive your co-workers are? Try this. For one week, keep a scorecard of how many times each person uses “No” or “But” to start a sentence.
Stop trying to defend your position and start monitoring how many times you begin remarks with “No” or “But”.
A.Why do people like saying this? |
B.I use this technique with my clients. |
C.What are these conversation stopping words? |
D.Nothing more can happen that will be productive. |
E.It’s human nature to like being accepted and recognized. |
F.You will be shocked at how frequently these words are used. |
G.Pay close attention to when you use these words in sentences. |
3 . When people respect you, they see you in a very positive light. They admire you for your qualities that can be quite inspirational for people. Respectful people are patient and very calm.
Respectful people listen actively to others.
They are highly empathetic. They put themselves in other people’s shoes. They are considerate of people’s situations. They show kindness and are understanding towards others.
These people communicate in a respectful manner. They are polite even when they disagree with someone. They avoid using critical language and focus on finding common ground with others. They try to find a solution to problems in a very analytical manner.
A.Inner confidence |
B.Respectful communication |
C.They don’t judge people quickly |
D.This alone will not change the views others have of you |
E.This is the second feature that makes them well respected among others |
F.They are fully present at the moment and give their full attention to the speaker |
G.People can depend on these kinds of people without fearing they will leave them |
4 . Will your happiness differ if you are doing a kind action without any expectation of rewards or with an expectation of rewards? A study by University of Sussex, headed by Dr. Daniel CampbellMeikeljohn, tried to answer that question. He and his partners analyzed over 1, 000 brain scans from other studies related to reactions to making a decision based on kindness. They split the studies based on who was making a decision for altruistic (无私的) reasons and who was making a decision due to the expectation of an obvious reward. The results were interesting.
In both instances, the reward center of the brain lit up on the MRI scans (磁共振成像扫描). Yet, for those who made their decision without any rewards, other areas of the brain lit up as well. Specifically, it lit up the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (前扣带皮层区域), which scientists believe plays a role in emotional regulation. Also, it might aid in maintaining excitement related to an event that creates a positive emotional state.
In one study about the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex, it is believed that this brain region could be related to depression if it isn’t developed properly or is dysfunctional. The fact that this part of the brain lights up during acts of generosity and caring without expectation of rewards shows that the altruistic individuals are getting more sustainable pleasure than those motivated by rewards. It also could aid in explaining how it helps depressive individuals feel happier after doing a kind deed.
We live in a society, and no man is a lonely island. We all need each other. For those who genuinely desire to help others regardless of repayment, maintaining a balance of helping others and yourself is very important. It is healthy and necessary to be kind to yourself, as well as to others.
1. Why did the author think the results interesting?A.There are no differences as to the litup area of the brain. |
B.The reward center of the brain lit up in one case alone. |
C.The subgenual anterior cingulate cortex makes no difference. |
D.The reward center of the brain lit up in both cases. |
A.It might help keep calm. | B.It may make a difference to controlling emotion. |
C.It can create positive emotion. | D.It has nothing to do with depression. |
A.Help others regardless of yourself. | B.Treat others and yourself with kindness. |
C.For the sake of yourself, lend a hand. | D.Practise kindness at all costs. |
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①在过去的十年里,表情符号在我们的日常交流中越来越不可缺少。
②当我们在微信上与他人聊天时,我们通常使用表情符号。
③它们具有情感功能,并且易于被人们理解。
④当人们看到它们的时候,他们似乎看到了别人的面部表情。(It seems that...)
⑤我们应该记住,如果我们想让别人理解我们的意图,我们主要依靠文字,表情符号是次要的。
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Growing up with my cousin since we were
During that time, I was eager for
My experience taught me a valuable lesson about how to fix friendships: Don’t be afraid to reach out first.
1. What can we know from the conversation?
A.The woman thinks men should open doors for women. |
B.The woman thinks it is unnecessary for men to carry heavy bags or luggage for women. |
C.The man likes to help women in many ways. |
A.Ladies going first. | B.Film tickets. | C.Foreign customs. |
1. What are you supposed to do when you meet someone in Brazil?
A.Kiss the face. | B.Shake hands. | C.Give a hug. |
A.Use plates. | B.Use the fork. | C.Make noise. |
Taimur and Daniyal were twins and had been my next door neighbors since I was five years old. Not only did we go to the same school, but our evenings and weekends were spent together too. It was like we were inseparable. I never felt that I needed any friends other than them. Unexpectedly, one evening their parents shared the news of them moving to another country-Australia.
I was shocked to realize that we would never be together, started recalling all the good times we had spent together, such as playing in the school breaks, the play dates, and all the fun things we did. Was it all going to end?
When we had been through so many highs and lows together, shared secrets and supported each other through thick and thin, their moving away felt like my heart was being taken away. The news of their departure left me feeling empty and lost.
I was thinking about the biggest change that I was going to face in a few days, it was a difficult pill to swallow, but I knew I must move on. Though it wasn’t easy at first, I was trying my level best to beat the mental pain I was in.
After hearing the news, every day felt like a struggle. The school didn’t feel the same; the lunchbreaks had no purpose. Soon there would be no one to compare the test marks with, homework remarks would not excite me like before, and so on. I couldn’t help but feel lost and alone already.
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Seeing my condition, my family advised me to make the most of the time that was left before they moved.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Saying goodbye wasn’t easy, but it set my heart at ease to realize that we could still be the closest friends.
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