Doctors say anger can be an extremely harmful emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that angry feeling can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.
Anger is a normal emotion that we all feel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm, reasonable way. Others burst with anger, losing control of themselves. But still other people control their anger. They cannot or will not express it.
For years many doctors thought that controlling one’s anger was more dangerous to a person’s health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain lets out the same hormones that are produced during tense situations. They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, and narrow the blood vessels. In general, the person feels excited and ready to act.
Doctors said that controlling these feelings only makes the feelings continue. And this can lead to many medical problems. Doctors thought a person could prevent these problems by letting the anger out by expressing it freely. But recently some doctors held a different view. They said that people who express anger too often and violently did become, in fact, more and not less angry. They said this, too, can cause medical problems.
Some doctors say that both controlling and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger strongly may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.
Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with anger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yourself calmly and reasonably.”
1. Which of the following is the more recent view about the expression of anger?| A．It is dangerous both to express anger violently and to control one’s anger. |
| B．One can avoid his medical problems by expressing his anger freely. |
| C．One’s heart rate will not change if his anger is kept unexpressed. |
| D．One is likely to suffer from high blood pressure in a fit of great anger. |
| A．Controlling your anger and then studying its cause. |
| B．Letting out your anger freely and then studying its cause. |
| C．Studying its cause and waiting till it cools down. |
| D．Waiting till it has cooled down and then studying its cause. |
| A．Different Ways of Dealing with Anger |
| B．The Danger of Anger and Its Solution |
| C．New Medical Discoveries about Anger |
| D．An Argument between the New and Old Views about Anger |
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【推荐1】How to Prepare for and Survive a Flood
Flooding is a common natural disaster around the world.
Pay close attention to the radio, television, community announcements or your cellphone for official flooding updates.
If you have time before you leave, secure your home. Bring in outdoor furniture. Move necessary items to the highest part of the upper floor of your home. Turn off all the appliances (家电) like TV, refrigerator, washing machine, air-conditioner.
Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can sweep you off your feet. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving.
| A．Have an emergency survival kit on hand. |
| B．Are you in a frequently flood-stricken area? |
| C．How to ensure your safety in a serious flood? |
| D．Take as many useful furniture as possible when you leave. |
| E．Know the difference between a flood “watch” and “warning”. |
| F．Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you. |
| G．Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water. |
【推荐2】Everybody is afraid of something, whether they admit it or not. Many spend their whole lives hiding from the things they are afraid of.
Try to get support.
Create a safe daily routine (常规). You have to be put in a situation where you feel safe from the source of that fear. Create a daily routine that you are familiar with and are comfortable with. Going through activities that you know are free from the things you fear gives you a sense of balance and control.
Learn to relax. Fear is basically psychological. To get over your fear, you have to learn how to take control.
| A．Just face it. |
| B．Hold a strong belief. |
| C．It’s scarier when you are all alone walking in the dark. |
| D．To do this, you have to be familiar with some ways to relax. |
| E．But no one should live in fear as there are ways to get over it. |
| F．Find someone you can trust, someone you can be totally honest with. |
| G．This state of being in a relaxed environment helps you find out why you’re afraid of something |
【推荐3】Tests and exams assess not only your subject knowledge, but also your ability to use the appointed time wisely.
Do...
Move on when you’ve used up the time for a question. Sometimes it is hard to do it, especially if you are a perfectionist (完美主义者) or someone that likes to provide as many details as possible in your test responses.
Don’t...
Don’t allow yourself to get stuck on a question. You come across a question that you have no idea how to answer. Instead of moving on, you decide to sit there for 20 or 30 minutes annoyed over it.
| A．Focus on higher point questions. |
| B．Get answers to the questions you know. |
| C．However, you must force yourself to move on. |
| D．Don’t spend too much time on the little things. |
| E．The following can help you make the most of your time. |
| F．Many students feel stressed when taking an examination. |
| G．If you’ve done this before, you’ve actually made a mistake. |
【推荐1】There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy; the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine, and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society ,offend (hurt) many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.
Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrong doings. These people should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they don’t, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.
1. People who are unhappy ______.| A．always consider things differently from others |
| B．usually are affected by the results of certain things |
| C．usually misunderstand what others think or say |
| D．always discover the unpleasant side of certain things |
| A．have a good taste with social life | B．make others unhappy |
| C．tend to scold others openly | D．enjoy the pleasure of life |
| A．we should pity all such unhappy people. |
| B．such unhappy people are dangerous to social life. |
| C．people can get rid of the habit of unhappiness. |
| D．unhappy people can not understand happy persons. |
| A．prevent any communication with them. | B．show no respect and politeness to them |
| C．persuade them to recognize the bad effects | D．quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes |
【推荐2】Psychologists have defined nostalgia (怀旧) as self-conscious, socially emotional, bittersweet but mainly positive. It develops out of happy memories mixed with a longing for the past and the close relationships we had back then. Often, nostalgia involves five senses. For example, the smell of autumn leaves might spark an intense longing for your childhood home.
Almost everyone experiences nostalgia, although its object tends to vary throughout life. One survey conducted by the psychologist Krystine Irene Batcho found that younger people felt more nostalgia for pets, toys, and holidays than did older people, who felt it more strongly for music. I came of age in the 1980s, and even songs I found hopelessly annoying back then can fill me with nostalgic emotions.
As my colleague Julie Beck has written, nostalgia was originally viewed as an emotional disorder when it was first defined in the late 17th century. And, crucially, it often occurs when people are experiencing negative moods or having bad experiences. Loneliness can be a trigger, as researchers found in 2008. Another is bad weather.
However, despite its association with negative emotions, nostalgia does not cause or increase unhappiness. Rather, nostalgia is a defense response to unhappiness, one that brings relief from a negative mood. Psychologists writing in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in 2006 found that stirring nostalgia in experiments strengthened people’s social bonds, boosted their positive feelings about themselves, and improved their mood. Similar research has shown that when people feel nostalgia, it can fire their sense of life’s meaning, lower an existential (存在主义的) reaction to the idea of death, increase spirituality, and raise optimism.
Scholars aren’t sure exactly why nostalgia works; some have inferred that recalling happy memories strengthens “valued aspects of the self” in situations when we might otherwise feel lonely or unworthy. Either way, its emotional intensity allows the joy of the past to overpower the unpleasantness of the present, a little escapism that helps get us through the bad times.
1. What do the psychologists think of nostalgia?| A．Always painful. | B．Primarily positive. |
| C．Seldom intense. | D．Usually unconscious. |
| A．To show the objects of nostalgia change with age. |
| B．To illustrate annoying music often leads to nostalgia. |
| C．To highlight the young are more likely to be nostalgic. |
| D．To demonstrate nostalgia has an impact on emotions. |
| A．Attending a lively class. | B．Engaging in a family reunion. |
| C．Staying alone in an empty room. | D．Joining in a joyful birthday party. |
| A．Maintaining self-respect. | B．Shaping personal insights. |
| C．Escaping from daily chaos. | D．Enhancing one’s self-worth. |
【推荐3】In 1983, Howard Gardner, a professor at Harvard, published Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. In the book, he presented one type of intelligence that everyone must develop if they want to be successful. That is emotional intelligence.
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and regulate your own emotions. It means having a deep understanding of yourself, knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, and handling reactions and emotions wisely. Emotional intelligence is critical for success in almost any field and it is especially important for high-stress environments, for example, when times are tough and when a person wants to quit or is fearful.
We all know highly emotional people. Rather than react wisely, they tend to let their emotions run their lives, often saying or doing something they may later regret. I’ve seen many people do this on social media, getting in arguments with loved ones over trivial stuff because they have different opinions. This inability to master the self leads to many struggles and heartaches for people.
Emotional intelligence does not mean being void (没有) of emotions. It means you know it is okay to be angry, just not out-of-control angry. You know it’s okay to feel hurt, but it is not okay to do something stupid in the name of revenge (报复). Many of us know people who are very intelligent, but allow their emotions to damage their lives.
Now, reflect on how you manage your emotions. Are you smart in the way you express what you’re feeling, especially when the pressure is on?
1. According to the passage, what is “emotional intelligence”?2. How do highly emotional people deal with their emotions?
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
It’s important to keep your emotions under control, so when you get hurt, you should neither get angry nor do stupid things for revenge.
4. In your daily life, what can you do to better manage your emotions?
【推荐1】Everyone has got two personalities—the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don’t show your secret personality when you’re awake because you control yourself, but when you’re sleeping, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep.
If you go to sleep on your back, you’re a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by new ideas. You don’t like to make people unhappy, so you never express your real feelings. You’re quite shy and you aren’t very confident.
If you sleep on your stomach, you are a person who likes to keep secrets. You worry a lot and you’re always easily becoming sad. You never want to change your ideas, but you are satisfied with your life the way it is. You usually live for today not for tomorrow.
If you sleep on curled up, you are probably a very nervous person. You have a lot of opinion of yourself and often protect yourself from being hurt, so you are very defensive. You’re shy and you don’t usually like meeting people. You like to be on your own.
If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balance personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You’re usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel worried ,but you don’t often get unhappy. You always say what you think even if it makes people angry.
1. How many personalities do people have?| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
| A．a science magazine | B．a guide book | C．a sports newspaper | D．a story book. |
| A．In the daytime | B．At the beginning of sleep |
| C．At the night | D．During the deep sleep |
【推荐2】Electric bicycles have come and they’re clearly here to stay. Nearly every single country in the world has begun embracing two-wheeled electric mobility, recognizing the benefits hitting the road on e-bikes has, not just for the economy, but for the population’s general wellbeing, as well.
Germany, in particular, has witnessed are mark able upturn in the e-bike industry, displaying no signs of slowing down despite initial hesitations earlier this year. In May, favorable weather made it more convenient to ride e-bikes, which contributed to the increase of e-bike sales. By the end of May this year, Germany had produced over one million electric bikes, marking a significant five-percent growth compared to the same period last year. This growth is particularly impressive considering the challenging economic climate the country has faced.
Burkhard Stock, the Managing Director of the Zweirad-Industrie-Verband(ZIV), discussed this unbelievable turn of events in a report published by German e-bike publication E-Bike News. He mentioned that they had anticipated a slowdown in the market throughout the first half of the year. However, it turned out that a positive change in the industry was seen in May.
In addition to the market within the country, German-made electric bicycles have gone to other parts of the world. In the first quarter of this year, an astonishing 190,000 electric bikes were sold abroad, meaning a significant 28-percent increase compared to the previous year. A majority of these electric bikes were transported to European Union and European Free Trade Association member countries. Before 2023 draws to a close, it’s expected that the German e-bike market will produce two-million electric bicycles.
Some of the major factors driving sales in the e-bike market are the innovative features of the products, fully integrated batteries and drives, appealing designs, and the use of high-quality materials. The e-bike companies are launching new models with advanced technologies and high-tech features such as long battery ranges, which are attracting customers. Moreover, the preference of consumers for a carbon-free and healthier ride along with fuel saving is contributing to the higher adoption rate of e-bikes.
1. What resulted in a better e-bike market in May?| A．Effective marketing strategies. |
| B．Favorable turn of economic climate. |
| C．Improved environmental awareness. |
| D．Weather conditions suitable for cycling. |
| A．Prevented. | B．Guaranteed. |
| C．Encountered. | D．Expected. |
| A．A great demand for electricity. |
| B．A complete hold of the global market. |
| C．A strong export performance of e-bikes. |
| D．A high political rank in the European Union. |
| A．The introduction of advanced battery packs is boosting the demand for e-bikes. |
| B．Bicycle users are on the rise mainly due to the health benefits and selling prices. |
| C．People in Germany rediscovered e-bikes as a safe, recreational means of transportation. |
| D．Continuous growth in pollution and traffic conditions have increased adoption of the e-bikes. |
【推荐3】Chinese painting, also known as the traditional national painting, one of the traditional paintings with a long history, has its unique and independent system. Using brushes, ink, and Chinese pigments (天然颜料), a painting is drawn on a special kind of paper (Xuan paper) or silk. The traditional subjects are figures, landscapes, flowers and birds.
In comparison with Western painting, Chinese painting has its own artistic characteristics. After a careful study of the object, a painter can discover the rules of its structure, and then produce it by the mind’s eye. It is not merely a simple copy, but it combines the object with the artistic concept of the producer, turning a natural image into an “artistic image”. The object can show the artist’s feelings and personality to achieve the effect of “being alike not only in spirit, but also in appearance”. Not all the objects are to be drawn on the paper, and much space is left for the imagination. The use of lines is important in Chinese painting. Clear, swift, sharp and changeable lines are combined with the push, point and press of the brush and ink to show the quality of the object and variations of tone (色调). Ancient Chinese artists listed 18 different ways of drawing lines with the brush in figure painting. Different ways of creating lines are used when painting a landscape, flowers and birds, clouds, and bamboos.
Traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy are different branches of art stemming (起源) from the same origin. They use the same kind of tools and all the lines used in painting are variations of the points and lines of calligraphy. Though they are different artistic forms, they are closely linked in terms of their expression of thoughts and feelings. They influence each other to create another artistic feature.
1. Which of the following words can describe the common subjects of traditional Chinese painting?| A．Valuable. | B．Independent. |
| C．Special. | D．Natural. |
| A．reflects social problems of his times | B．describes mainly a natural image |
| C．expresses his thoughts | D．tells a true story |
| A．traveling | B．learning to draw lines |
| C．reading | D．studying calligraphy before drawing |
| A．Using the similar techniques. | B．Starting from the same period. |
| C．Belonging to the same artistic form. | D．Covering the same themes. |
