单选题
What is the professor"s main point in the discussion?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
M1: Life satisfaction, which can be defined as general happiness or well being, is related to several demographic and personal qualities. While there"s no single element that guarantees high life satisfaction for everyone, happiness does seem to consist of many things—certain factors—that each person weighs differently. So, what is it that makes people satisfied with their lives? What factors can predict happiness?
W: Well, I think your age and your health are important. When you"re young, your health is good, and that makes you feel good about yourself.
M2: Education is important, and your job. A higher level of education leads to a better job and a better income.
M1: Hmm. Health, education, income—all of these are reliable predictors of life satisfaction. However, it"s interesting to note that health is a more significant predictor among older adults than among the young. And income is more likely to predict satisfaction among middle-aged or older adults than among young adults. So we can say that age is significant because the elements that make up life satisfaction differ from one age group to the next. Okay. Let"s talk about the research. Several studies have concluded that certain factors are reliable predictors of life satisfaction. One of these, as we"ve said, is health, especially your perception of your own health rather than your doctor"s objective assessment. Another predictor of life satisfaction is a feeling of being in charge of your own life, a sense of having authority over your decisions. People who feel they have some choices and options are generally happier than those who feel their lives are controlled by others, or by chance, or by luck. But the largest predictor of life satisfaction appears to be the adequacy of our social relationships. And it"s the perceived quality rather than the quantity of social interactions that"s most strongly related to happiness.
M2: That rings true for me. I have two friends that I"ve known since grade school. We"re like brothers. We"d do anything for each other.
W: I agree, Having friends is really important. And I think it"s better to have a few close friends than a lot of acquaintances. One of my best friends is my mother. We can talk about anything, and she gives me a lot of support and encouragement.
M1: The research confirms that satisfaction with social relationships—especially marriage and family relationships—is more closely linked to overall life satisfaction than either demographic factors, such as age, or other key aspects of life, such as occupation and income. This is true even among highly educated people, who typically have a very high commitment to their work. The quality of social support available in close personal relationships affects our ability to handle stress and life changes. The people close to us have a tremendous influence on our happiness throughout our lives. The research suggests that family background and relationships in early adulthood are predictors of psychological health or success at midlife. For example, one study of middle-aged adults showed that the happiest and most successful of them had grown up in warm, supportive, intellectually stimulating families.
M2: So the people who age well are the ones who started out well.
M1: Yes. You could certainly say that"s true. Your personal relationships and experiences as a young adult help shape who you are at midlife. But for older adults, it"s interesting to note that happiness is more directly related to midlife experiences than it is to experiences in early adulthood. People who start out with certain advantages have a greater chance of experiencing further advantages; however, it"s what you do with the experiences—both positive and negative—that will determine your long-term life satisfaction. If you feel in control of your life, if you feel you have choices, then you probably feel more able to deal with whatever life throws at you. Life satisfaction is not something preordained from childhood or early adulthood, but rather something created out of the opportunities available over the course of your life.
W: When you feel in charge, you"re more satisfied with your life.
M1: Exactly.
What is the professor"s main point in the discussion?
The professor"s main point is that research suggests that certain factors can predict life satisfaction. The professor says Let"s talk about the research. Several studies have concluded that certain factors are reliable predictors" of life satisfaction. One of these...; Another predictor of life satisfaction is...; But the largest predictor of life satisfaction appears to be...; The research confirms that...; The research suggests that....
M1: Life satisfaction, which can be defined as general happiness or well being, is related to several demographic and personal qualities. While there"s no single element that guarantees high life satisfaction for everyone, happiness does seem to consist of many things—certain factors—that each person weighs differently. So, what is it that makes people satisfied with their lives? What factors can predict happiness?
W: Well, I think your age and your health are important. When you"re young, your health is good, and that makes you feel good about yourself.
M2: Education is important, and your job. A higher level of education leads to a better job and a better income.
M1: Hmm. Health, education, income—all of these are reliable predictors of life satisfaction. However, it"s interesting to note that health is a more significant predictor among older adults than among the young. And income is more likely to predict satisfaction among middle-aged or older adults than among young adults. So we can say that age is significant because the elements that make up life satisfaction differ from one age group to the next. Okay. Let"s talk about the research. Several studies have concluded that certain factors are reliable predictors of life satisfaction. One of these, as we"ve said, is health, especially your perception of your own health rather than your doctor"s objective assessment. Another predictor of life satisfaction is a feeling of being in charge of your own life, a sense of having authority over your decisions. People who feel they have some choices and options are generally happier than those who feel their lives are controlled by others, or by chance, or by luck. But the largest predictor of life satisfaction appears to be the adequacy of our social relationships. And it"s the perceived quality rather than the quantity of social interactions that"s most strongly related to happiness.
M2: That rings true for me. I have two friends that I"ve known since grade school. We"re like brothers. We"d do anything for each other.
W: I agree, Having friends is really important. And I think it"s better to have a few close friends than a lot of acquaintances. One of my best friends is my mother. We can talk about anything, and she gives me a lot of support and encouragement.
M1: The research confirms that satisfaction with social relationships—especially marriage and family relationships—is more closely linked to overall life satisfaction than either demographic factors, such as age, or other key aspects of life, such as occupation and income. This is true even among highly educated people, who typically have a very high commitment to their work. The quality of social support available in close personal relationships affects our ability to handle stress and life changes. The people close to us have a tremendous influence on our happiness throughout our lives. The research suggests that family background and relationships in early adulthood are predictors of psychological health or success at midlife. For example, one study of middle-aged adults showed that the happiest and most successful of them had grown up in warm, supportive, intellectually stimulating families.
M2: So the people who age well are the ones who started out well.
M1: Yes. You could certainly say that"s true. Your personal relationships and experiences as a young adult help shape who you are at midlife. But for older adults, it"s interesting to note that happiness is more directly related to midlife experiences than it is to experiences in early adulthood. People who start out with certain advantages have a greater chance of experiencing further advantages; however, it"s what you do with the experiences—both positive and negative—that will determine your long-term life satisfaction. If you feel in control of your life, if you feel you have choices, then you probably feel more able to deal with whatever life throws at you. Life satisfaction is not something preordained from childhood or early adulthood, but rather something created out of the opportunities available over the course of your life.
W: When you feel in charge, you"re more satisfied with your life.
M1: Exactly.
What is the professor"s main point in the discussion?
The professor"s main point is that research suggests that certain factors can predict life satisfaction. The professor says Let"s talk about the research. Several studies have concluded that certain factors are reliable predictors" of life satisfaction. One of these...; Another predictor of life satisfaction is...; But the largest predictor of life satisfaction appears to be...; The research confirms that...; The research suggests that....
多选题
According to the discussion, which of the following are reliable predictors of life satisfaction?
Click on 2 answers.
Click on 2 answers.
【正确答案】
B、C
【答案解析】[听力原文]
According to the discussion, which of the following are reliable predictors of life satisfaction?
One reliable predictor of life satisfaction is a sense of personal control: Another predictor of life satisfaction is a feeling of being in charge of your own life, a sense of having authority over your decisions. Another is the quality of social relationships: But the largest predictor of life satisfaction appears to be the adequacy of our social relationships. And it"s the perceived quality rather than the quantity of social interactions that"s most strongly related to happiness.
According to the discussion, which of the following are reliable predictors of life satisfaction?
One reliable predictor of life satisfaction is a sense of personal control: Another predictor of life satisfaction is a feeling of being in charge of your own life, a sense of having authority over your decisions. Another is the quality of social relationships: But the largest predictor of life satisfaction appears to be the adequacy of our social relationships. And it"s the perceived quality rather than the quantity of social interactions that"s most strongly related to happiness.
单选题
Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.
What point are the students illustrating?
What point are the students illustrating?
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[听力原文]
Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.
"That rings true for me. I have two friends that I"ve known since grade school. We"re like brothers. We"d do anything for each other."
"I agree. Having friends is really important. And I think it"s better to have a few close friends than a lot of acquaintances. One of my best friends is my mother. We can talk about anything, and she gives me a lot of support and encouragement."
What point are the students illustrating?
The students are illustrating the point that the perceived quality of relationships is more important than the quantity. The man says he has two friends who are like brothers. The woman says...I think it"s better to have a few close friends than a lot of acquaintances.
Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.
"That rings true for me. I have two friends that I"ve known since grade school. We"re like brothers. We"d do anything for each other."
"I agree. Having friends is really important. And I think it"s better to have a few close friends than a lot of acquaintances. One of my best friends is my mother. We can talk about anything, and she gives me a lot of support and encouragement."
What point are the students illustrating?
The students are illustrating the point that the perceived quality of relationships is more important than the quantity. The man says he has two friends who are like brothers. The woman says...I think it"s better to have a few close friends than a lot of acquaintances.
单选题
What does the professor say about social relationships?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
What does the professor say about social relationships?
The professor says The quality of social support available in close personal relationships affects our ability to handle stress and life changes. The people close to us have a tremendous influence on our happiness throughout our lives.
What does the professor say about social relationships?
The professor says The quality of social support available in close personal relationships affects our ability to handle stress and life changes. The people close to us have a tremendous influence on our happiness throughout our lives.
单选题
What does the professor mean when he says this:
【正确答案】
D
【答案解析】[听力原文]
What does the professor mean when he says this:
"Your personal relationships and experiences as a young adult help shape who you are at midlife. But for older adults, it"s interesting to note that happiness is more directly related to midlife experiences than it is to experiences in early adulthood."
The professor means that experiences at each stage of life influence the next stage. Experiences in young adulthood help shape (influence) experiences at midlife (middle age); and midlife experiences influence life satisfaction in old age.
What does the professor mean when he says this:
"Your personal relationships and experiences as a young adult help shape who you are at midlife. But for older adults, it"s interesting to note that happiness is more directly related to midlife experiences than it is to experiences in early adulthood."
The professor means that experiences at each stage of life influence the next stage. Experiences in young adulthood help shape (influence) experiences at midlife (middle age); and midlife experiences influence life satisfaction in old age.
单选题
Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.
What does the professor imply about long-term life satisfaction?
What does the professor imply about long-term life satisfaction?
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[听力原文]
Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.
"People who start out with certain advantages have a greater chance of experiencing further advantages; however, it"s what you do with the experiences—both positive and negative—that will determine your long-term life satisfaction. If you feel in control of your life, if you feel you have choices, then you probably feel more able to deal with whatever life throws at you."
What does the professor imply about long-term life satisfaction?
The professor implies that long-term life satisfaction is influenced by the decisions made throughout life. He says ...it"s what you do with the experiences (the decisions you make) ...that will determine your long term life satisfaction.
Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.
"People who start out with certain advantages have a greater chance of experiencing further advantages; however, it"s what you do with the experiences—both positive and negative—that will determine your long-term life satisfaction. If you feel in control of your life, if you feel you have choices, then you probably feel more able to deal with whatever life throws at you."
What does the professor imply about long-term life satisfaction?
The professor implies that long-term life satisfaction is influenced by the decisions made throughout life. He says ...it"s what you do with the experiences (the decisions you make) ...that will determine your long term life satisfaction.