单选题
Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives
depends in large measure on our in- terpersonal relationships. One
strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from
one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the
exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties.
Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with
major life changes and daily hassles (困难). People with strong social ties live
longer and have bet- ter health than those without such ties. Studies over a
range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence
of social support helps people fend off (挡开) illness, and the absence of such
support makes poor health more likely. Social support cushions
stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may
let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel
accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people
often pro- vide us with informational support. They help us to define and
understand our prob- lems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically
find social companionship sup- portive. Engaging in leisure-time
activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time
distracting (转移……注意力) us from our worries and troubles. Finally,
other people may give us instrumental support--a financial aid, material
resources, and needed services--that reduces stress by helping us resolve and
cope with our problems.
单选题
Interpersonal relationships are important because ______.
A. they are indispensable to people's social well-being
B. they waken people's desire to exchange resources
C. they help people to cope with life in the information era
D. they can cure a range of illnesses such as heart disease,
etc
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】[解析] 依据为第一段第一行的内容。
单选题
Research shows that people's physical and mental health______.
A. relies on the social welfare systems which support them
B. has much to do with the amount of support they get from others
C. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles
D. is closely related to their strength for coping with major changes
in their lives
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 依据为第二段第二行的内容。
单选题
Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "cushions"
(Line 1, Para. 3) ?
A. Adds up to.
B. Does away with.
C. Lessens the effect of.
D. Lays the foundation for.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 根据上下文可以断定A、D两项意思相反，可先排除，B项太绝对。
单选题
Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work is an example
of______.