1 . Money is the root of all evil(邪恶)and new study shows that there may be some truth behind the saying. Scientists-at the University of California Berkeley, US, announced on February 27 that rich people are more likely to do immoral(不道德)things, such as lie or cheat, than poorer people. The scientists did a series of eight experiments. They published their findings online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
They carried out the first two experiments from the sidewalk near Berkeley. They found that drivers of newer and more expensive cars were more likely to cut off other cars and pedestrians(行人)at crosswalks. Nearly 45 percent of people driving expensive cars ignored a pedestrian compared with only 30 percent of people driving ordinary cars.
In another experiment, a group of college students was asked if they would do immoral things in everyday situations. Examples included taking printer paper from work and not telling a salesperson when lie or she gave back more change. Students from higher-class families were more likely to act dishonestly.
According to the scientists, rich people often think money can get them out of trouble. This makes them less afraid to take risks. It also means they care less about other people's feelings.
Finally, money just makes them have more desires. Higher wealth status seems to make you want even more, and that increased want leads you to bend the rules or break the rules to serve your self-interest, said Paul Piff, lead scientist of the study.
Piff pointed out that the findings don't mean that all rich people are untrustworthy or all poor people honest. He said the experiments were to show how people living in different social situations express their instincts(本能)and values in different ways.
1. By saying "money is the root of all evil", the author wants to________.| A．link wealth with bad behavior | B．draw readers' attention to the research |
| C．show how the saying proves the findings | D．defend rich people who do immoral things |
| A．They welcome risks. | B．They have more desires. |
| C．They believe money can solve the trouble. | D．They become more selfish. |
| A．To show how social status affects people's morality. |
| B．To show people's instincts and values in different ways. |
| C．To test whether the saying "money is the root of all evil" is true. |
| D．To show the difference between higher-class people and' lower-class people. |
| A．All poor people are respectable. | B．Money is the root of all evil. |
| C．All rich people are untrustworthy. | D．The rich are more likely to act badly. |
2 . Heightened anxiety affects a person’s world, including his or her senses. Symptoms such as paralysis, numbness, or blindness which are not connected to a medical cause and are often traced to a psychological problem, are frequently termed conversion disorders (转换障碍).
I once met a client affected by blindness. Russ, a successful 66-year-old man, described visiting the local zoo with his wife and grandchildren when anxiety washed over him. His vision narrowed. “It felt like clouds were closing in on my eyes,” Russ said. Russ’s sight continued to narrow until he was almost completely visionless.
The experience occurred several times and eventually, Russ refused to leave his home. His medical doctor conducted numerous tests, but a medical explanation could not be identified.
As I gathered information about Russ’s life, it became clear that he was experiencing difficulty adjusting to an enormous life change — retirement. Yet, though most people look forward to retirement and regard it as a positive and well-deserved change, it was tough for him to admit he missed the important and respectable role he had performed so well. For forty years he had worked tirelessly to solidify the success of his company, so giving up “the mission” left him feeling empty and anxious.
Russ then shared his internal struggle with his wife, Mary. She supported him in developing new ways to fill himself up, such as caring for his grandchildren and contributing to several community architectural projects. He successfully re-consolidated his sense of self later.
It is normal and human to feel anxiety during the adjustment period. Bringing unconscious anxieties and conflicts into conscious awareness prevents the anxiety from taking over. And talking to a loved one or getting support from a psychotherapist is also necessary.
1. What trouble did Russ meet with while visiting the local zoo?| A．Missing the visiting time. | B．Getting separated from his wife. |
| C．Losing his sight for the moment. | D．Having his eyes blocked by clouds. |
| A．Losing the essential role. |
| B．Having nobody to talk with. |
| C．Being ignored by his colleagues. |
| D．Looking forward to early retirement. |
| A．By enriching his new life. |
| B．By starting a new company. |
| C．By seeing the doctor regularly. |
| D．By moving to a new community. |
| A．Heightened anxiety is easy to deal with. |
| B．Rebuilding one’s confidence takes patience. |
| C．One’s attitude adjustment matters when facing significant transition. |
| D．Increasing conscious awareness helps one fit in with the new life. |
