1 . Addiction to watching seven episodes of Real Housewives or “wasting” the afternoon watching back-to-back classic baseball games isn’t going to melt our brains. In fact, studies suggest that “playing a video game or watching a movie or television show can restore some psychological resources,” says Robin Nabi, PhD, a professor of communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who specializes in the effects of media on emotions.

Though the benefits have yet to be studied long-term and our problems don’t magically disappear once we turn off the tube, rest can reduce stress levels. Giving ourselves permission to enjoy some downtime is also a key part of self-sympathy, which helps prevent anxiety and depression.

“We don’t focus as much on relaxation and playing and enjoyment and fun, and these are such important aspects of being a human being,” says Nabi. “And feeling guilty about activities we enjoy, or criticizing them, can detract (损害) from the benefits they offer us.”

Therefore, it’s time to embrace our need for pleasure. One big reason to do so is that talking about our common interests and pursuits, whatever they may be, is a way to connect with others. The most important value of a guilty pleasure might just be the bond it can create between people who share it. You’ll never find those connections if you don’t speak up. So stop apologizing. You might just find that it reduces any remaining guilt and makes it easier to discover more things you enjoy.

“Lots of the time, guilty pleasures get talked about in terms of genre (类型),” says Nabi. But it can help to think about what you like specifically, she points out. “You probably don’t like all boy bands, so what is it about this particular group and their music? Whatever it is, find your little niche and go for that. And don’t be ashamed of what that is, because clearly it’s doing something for you.”

1. How does the author introduce the topic of the passage?

A．By listing examples.

B．By giving definitions.

C．By making a contrast.

D．By providing background information.

2. What does Nabi think of people’s guilty feeling about pleasure?

A．It is normal.	B．It is beneficial.
C．It is confusing.	D．It is unnecessary.

3. What does the underlined word “niche” in the last paragraph refer to?

A．A job someone is responsible for.

B．An activity suitable for someone.

C．A pleasure bringing someone guilt.

D．A small case someone cares little about.

4. Which of following opinions would the author agree with?

A．Don’t be addicted to entertainment.

B．Develop new hobbies to reduce pressure.

C．View our demand for pleasure positively.

D．Stay away from guilty pleasures.