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课时作业(三) Unit 3 Getting along with others
一、阅读理解
(2022·河南省安阳市重点高中高三4月模拟)Since 2011, people around the world have been celebrating World Introvert(内向的人) Day on January 2. The word introvert describes a personality type. Introverted people don’t require a lot of social contact, and they enjoy spending time alone. They are likely to feel exhausted by environments that are highly stimulating and may often need to go to a quiet place to recharge.
World Introvert Day began with a blog post from German psychologist Felicitas Heyne. She suggested that introverts are often misunderstood, and their mental health suffers because popular culture is dominated by extroverts. Her idea was to celebrate World Introvert Day to raise awareness of the social challenges that introverts face. It would also celebrate the contributions of introverts throughout history.
There are many famous introverts in art and science, such as Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, J. K. Rowling, and Lady Gaga. It is believed that many introverts have a great ability to focus and strong powers of imagination.
After the noisy New Year celebrations are over, people can set aside one day for some quiet time by themselves or with some introverted friends. You never know what new ideas you might find when you slow down to enjoy some peace and quiet.
The opposite of an introvert is called an extrovert. Extroverts love connecting with other people, work well in groups, and are usually very confident. When introverts don’t fit into groups of extroverts, they may be seen as cold, uninterested, or shy. Popular culture tells us that it is important to network, socialize, and communicate, but all of this can make introverts feel uncomfortable.
Scientists are studying what causes someone to be an introvert or an extrovert. Recent studies show that genes are a factor, and most people seem to be born with one personality type or the other. Part of what makes us introverted or extroverted is how our brains respond to the wor