【推荐2】Narcissists (自恋者) are people who are simply interested in themselves. They talk about themselves, demand admiration and recognition and believe everyone else should envy them.    1    . When you come across a narcissistic person, your initial reaction might be shocks but in some cases the best reaction might be none at all.

Understand that narcissism is a personality disorder.    2    . Often the person can’t help himself—he actually believes his idea of being superior to others. Remember that Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is classified as a mental illness.

    3    . A narcissist feeds off attention from others. When the person starts talking about himself excessively, the best thing to do is just walk away—leave the situation.

Have reasonable expectations about the person and his ability to stop being self-absorbed. This is not a disorder that goes away on its own—often the person will need intensive counseling to deal with his narcissism. Suggest counseling if you are in a close relationship with the person, such as a marriage.     4    , his condition may improve with treatment

    5    . A narcissist can be a burden on his friends and family and will often put others down as a way of building himself up. It is important to have high confidence yourself, so that you do not start to believe and absorb what he says as if it is the truth.

A．Stay positive and strong-minded

B．Ignore the person whenever possible

C．Give him or her a hand whenever possible

D．While he may not be able to stop the behavior completely

E．Often it is rooted in childhood issues, such as abuse or neglect

F．When you are suffering from this kind of mental disorder occasionally

G．They might even lie or exaggerate (夸大) the truth as a way to lift themselves

【推荐3】Do you feel lonely? The World Health Organization (WHO) recently addressed loneliness as a pressing health threat. It called for countries and organizations to make social connections a priority.

Loneliness is a state of mind marked by feelings of isolation (孤独) despite wanting social connections. So, people who are lonely usually experience the emotional pain of not being connected with others. Solitude (独处), on the other hand, is voluntary. People who enjoy spending time by themselves continue to maintain positive social relationships that they can return to when they want connection.

Social isolation impacts the health and well-being of all age groups across the world. According to the WHO, one in four old people experience social isolation. Among adolescents, between 5 and 15 percent experience loneliness, but the numbers are likely to be underestimations, said the organization.

In terms of teenagers, social disconnection can lead to poorer education outcomes since young people who have experienced loneliness in high school are more likely to drop out of university.

Lack of social connection carries a risk of early death equivalent to other better-known risk factors such as smoking, obesity and air pollution, or potentially even greater. Loneliness has a far-reaching impact comparable to smoking up to 15cigarettes a day, according to a 2017 study.

Previous studies have shown that loneliness has been linked to anxiety and depression and can increase the risk of heart disease by 30 percent. A 2015 study looked at the immune systems of its participants who were identified as lonely. It showed that they tend to have more inflammation (炎症) and less immunity, which can be a result of feeling stressed due to loneliness.

To tackle this crisis, the WHO launched the Commission on Social Connection, which held its first leadership meeting from Dec. 6 to 8 to outline solutions to build social connections at scale.

1. What can we learn about people experiencing loneliness from the text?

A．They prefer solitude over social interaction.

B．They feel lacking in social connection.

C．They feel other people isolate them on purpose.

D．They struggle to maintain social relationships.

2. How does loneliness affect people of different ages, according to the WHO?

A．It is harder for older people to get rid of it.

B．Teenagers are usually not influenced by it.

C．People can suffer from it regardless of their age.

D．Adults experience it primarily due to workplace stress.

3. How does the author explain the impact of loneliness on health?

A．By citing previous studies.	B．By asking the readers some questions.
C．By quoting lonely people.	D．By comparing it with other diseases.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?

A．To raise awareness about loneliness.

B．To give advice on how to prevent social isolation.

C．To stress the need for mental health evaluations.

D．To warn people of diseases related to loneliness.

【推荐3】Carmakers, including BMW, Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot, warned that the worldwide semiconductor processor shortage will continue in 2021 and beyond. The shortage has affected both production and sales of automobiles.

Automobiles have become increasingly dependent on processors, also known as chips. They are needed for computers to help engines with better fuel economy and assist drivers in emergency braking. Without a good supply of chips, carmakers have centered production on higher-profit models. The higher prices keep their businesses going even though they are selling fewer cars.

Richard Palmer is the chief financial officer of Stellantis. The company sells cars, under 14 brands including Fiat, Chrysler and Peugeot. He said the company did not expect chip supply to improve before the last three months of the year. That would mean a production loss of around 1.4 million vehicles for 2021.

The German carmaker warned that there will be more problems during the second half of this year. "The longer the supply bottlenecks last, the more tense the situation is likely to become," BMW chief financial officer Nicolas Peter said in a statement. “We expect production restrictions to continue in the second half of the year. Those restrictions will cause a lower number of sales,” he added.

German chipmaker Infineon Technologies confirmed the shortage. The company said the latest wave of COVID-19 cases slows the production of materials in Asia. And the amounts of goods available have now hit all-time lows. Reinhard Ploss is the Chief Executive Officer of Infineon. He told economists that a sharp limit of supplies is hurting the recovery of worldwide car markets. He observed that "it will take time to get back" to a balance between supply and demand. "In our view, this will take until well into 2022," he added.

1. How do carmakers deal with reduced sales?

A．By improving production technology.	B．By selling cars with lower fuel consumption.
C．By offering better emergency braking systems.	D．By producing high-priced cars.

2. Why does the author mention Richard Palmer and Nicolas Peter?

A．To stress the seriousness of the present situation.

B．To provide a solution to the reduced sales.

C．To convey their expectation of the car production.

D．To highlight the importance of chips for carmakers.

3. What's Reinhard Ploss' attitude towards car production and sales?

A．Hopeful.

B．Indifferent.

C．Worried.

D．Doubtful.

4. What is the best title of the passage?

A．The Decline of Car Sales	B．Chip Shortage and its Influence
C．The Restrictions of Production	D．The Balance between Supply and Demand