专题15 感恩促进转变负面态度 - 2025年高考英语外刊时文阅读训练

高中英语外刊时文阅读训练 专题15 感恩促进转变负面态度 Ⅰ.文章话题导入 Ⅱ.外刊原文阅读 Ш.阅读理解专项针对性练习 Ⅳ.话题高频词汇强化训练 Ⅴ.参考译文赏析 【话题·导语】 感恩是转变消极态度和培养更积极人生观的有力工具。感恩植根于认识和欣赏生活中美好事物的简单行为，具有深远的心理、情感和社会效益。 【原文·外刊阅读】 The Impact of Gratitude on Shifting Negative Attitudes （文章来源：The Times USA） Gratitude is a powerful tool for transforming negative attitudes and fostering a more positive outlook on life. Rooted in the simple act of recognizing and appreciating the good in our lives, gratitude has profound psychological, emotional, and social benefits. Psychological and Emotional Benefits Gratitude can significantly improve mental health. When individuals focus on what they are thankful for, they tend to dwell less on negative thoughts and feelings. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. This shift in focus can help reframe one’s mindset, promoting a more positive and resilient outlook.  Emotionally, gratitude fosters a sense of well-being and contentment. By acknowledging the positive aspects of life, people can combat feelings of envy, resentment, and regret. This emotional shift can lead to increased happiness and satisfaction. Furthermore, gratitude helps individuals build emotional strength, enabling them to better cope with stress and adversity. Social Benefits On a social level, gratitude strengthens relationships. Expressing appreciation to others enhances social bonds and fosters a sense of community. When people feel valued and acknowledged, they are more likely to reciprocate, creating a positive cycle of kindness and support. This can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections with others. Practical Applications Incorporating gratitude into daily life is relatively simple but requires consistency. Keeping a gratitude journal, where one writes down things they are thankful for each day, is a practical way to cultivate this habit. Another effective practice is expressing gratitude directly to others, whether through a heartfelt note, a verbal ‘thank you,’ or a small act of kindness. Most importantly, scan your thoughts. Do they amplify negativity or scarcity? If so, stop. Consider something for which you are grateful in that moment. That thought will begin an a shift in your awareness. Do it again. By the third grateful thought, you will likely have many more that naturally follow. You have now shifted your thinking from negative to positive, and as you stay in that flow, your mood will shift too. Always remember that feelings follow thoughts, so when you are feeling sad, angry, or just off somehow, check-in with your thoughts, and see what you find… Gratitude is a simple yet powerful practice, gratitude holds the potential to transform lives and cultivate a more positive, fulfilling existence. 【原创·阅读理解】 1.What is one of the psychological benefits of practicing gratitude? A. Increased physical strength. B. Reduced depression and anxiety. C. Improved financial stability. D. Enhanced problem-solving skills. 2.How does gratitude contribute to emotional well-being? A. By increasing feelings of envy. B. By reducing contentment. C. By fostering a sense of well-being. D. By causing regret and resentment. 3.What is a suggested method to incorporate gratitude into daily life? A. Keeping a gratitude journal. B. Ignoring negative thoughts. C. Increasing social media activity. D. Focusing on problems more. 4.What social benefit does gratitude offer according to the text? A. Increased financial success. B. Strengthened relationships. C. Better physical health. D. Enhanced academic performance. 5.What should you do if your thoughts are amplifying negativity according to the text? A. Continue focusing on negative thoughts. B. Distract yourself with entertainment. C. Consider something for which you are grateful. D. Avoid reflecting on your thoughts. 【高频词汇训练】 1．（23-24高一下·上海·期末）Many animals are __________ to flee at the sight of a predator, an instinctive response that triggers immediate physiological changes to enhance their chances of escape. A．challenged B．prepared C．programmed D．evoked 2．（23-24高一上·天津南开·期末）In his second book, the science writer came up with another profound insight that some people ________ take it for granted that natural resources are inexhaustible. A．after all B．above all C．in case D．more or less 3．（23-24高二上·江苏泰州·期末）The poor lady, her voice   (哽咽) with tears, expressed heartfelt gratitude to me. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 4．（20-21高一下·广东·期中）In the combat to fight against COVID-19, the doctors and nurses fought bravely with courage and d .（根据首字母单词拼写） 5．（23-24高一上·河北石家庄·期中）Teenagers should have a (积极的) outlook on life. (根据汉语单词拼写) 6．（23-24高二下·陕西渭南·阶段练习）His （persevere） in the face of adversity surprised us all. (所给词的适当形式填空) 7．（22-23高三上·吉林通化·期中）China will continue to research manned lunar exploration, and will foster the (apply) of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and other major projects in civil aviation and other fields. (所给词的适当形式填空) 8．（23-24高二下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中）Jane is determined to live a fulfilling life no matter the future holds. (用适当的词填空) 9．（20-21高二上·福建福州·期中）While the coronavirus has shown us how hard it is to survive in a world (strike) by the pandemic, it also amplifies some of our dangerous mindset.(所给词的适当形式填空) 10．（23-24高二上·重庆·期末） gestures play as a crucial and effective means of non-verbal communication, few people have a good command of them in our daily life. (用合适的词填空) 11．（24-25高二上·福建·单元测试）An ecosystem consists of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact one another. (用适当的词填空) 12．（20-21高一上·福建厦门·阶段练习）What makes the adobe dwellings(土坯房) (admire) is their ability to "air condition" a house without using electric equip. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【参考译文】 感恩对负面态度转变的影响 感恩是转变消极态度和培养更积极人生观的有力工具。感恩植根于认识和欣赏生活中美好事物的简单行为，具有深远的心理、情感和社会效益。 心理和情感益处 感恩可以显著改善心理健康。当人们专注于他们所感激的事情时，他们往往较少关注消极的想法和感受。研究表明，练习感恩可以减轻抑郁和焦虑的症状。这种重点的转变可以帮助重塑一个人的心态，促进更积极和更有弹性的前景。在情感上，感恩会培养一种幸福感和满足感。通过承认生活的积极方面，人们可以对抗嫉妒、怨恨和后悔的感觉。这种情绪转变可以带来更高的幸福感和满足感。此外，感恩有助于个人建立情感力量，使他们能够更好地应对压力和逆境。 社会福利 在社会层面上，感恩可以加强人际关系。 向他人表达感激之情可以增强社会联系，培养社区意识。当人们感到被重视和认可时，他们更有可能回报，从而形成一个积极的善意和支持循环。这可以与他人建立更深层次、更有意义的联系。 实际应用 将感恩融入日常生活相对简单，但需要始终如一。 写一本感恩日记，写下他们每天感激的事情，是培养这种习惯的一种实用方法。 另一种有效的做法是直接向他人表达感激之情，无论是通过衷心的感谢、口头的“谢谢”，还是一个小小的善举。 最重要的是，扫描你的想法。它们是否放大了消极性或稀缺性？如果是这样，停下来。想想在那一刻你感激的事情。 这种想法将开始改变你的意识。再来一次。到了第三个感恩的想法，你可能会自然地有更多的想法。你现在已经将你的思维从消极转变为积极，当你保持这种状态时，你的情绪也会发生变化。 永远记住，感情追随思想，所以当你感到悲伤、愤怒或不知怎么地离开时，检查你的想法，看看你发现了什么… 感恩是一种简单而有力的实践，感恩有可能改变生活，培养更积极、更充实的生活。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高中英语外刊时文阅读训练 专题15 感恩促进转变负面态度 Ⅰ.文章话题导入 Ⅱ.外刊原文阅读 Ш.阅读理解专项针对性练习 Ⅳ.话题高频词汇强化训练 Ⅴ.参考译文赏析 【话题·导语】 感恩是转变消极态度和培养更积极人生观的有力工具。感恩植根于认识和欣赏生活中美好事物的简单行为，具有深远的心理、情感和社会效益。 【原文·外刊阅读】 The Impact of Gratitude on Shifting Negative Attitudes （文章来源：The Times USA） Gratitude is a powerful tool for transforming negative attitudes and fostering a more positive outlook on life. Rooted in the simple act of recognizing and appreciating the good in our lives, gratitude has profound psychological, emotional, and social benefits. Psychological and Emotional Benefits Gratitude can significantly improve mental health. When individuals focus on what they are thankful for, they tend to dwell less on negative thoughts and feelings. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. This shift in focus can help reframe one’s mindset, promoting a more positive and resilient outlook.  Emotionally, gratitude fosters a sense of well-being and contentment. By acknowledging the positive aspects of life, people can combat feelings of envy, resentment, and regret. This emotional shift can lead to increased happiness and satisfaction. Furthermore, gratitude helps individuals build emotional strength, enabling them to better cope with stress and adversity. Social Benefits On a social level, gratitude strengthens relationships. Expressing appreciation to others enhances social bonds and fosters a sense of community. When people feel valued and acknowledged, they are more likely to reciprocate, creating a positive cycle of kindness and support. This can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections with others. Practical Applications Incorporating gratitude into daily life is relatively simple but requires consistency. Keeping a gratitude journal, where one writes down things they are thankful for each day, is a practical way to cultivate this habit. Another effective practice is expressing gratitude directly to others, whether through a heartfelt note, a verbal ‘thank you,’ or a small act of kindness. Most importantly, scan your thoughts. Do they amplify negativity or scarcity? If so, stop. Consider something for which you are grateful in that moment. That thought will begin an a shift in your awareness. Do it again. By the third grateful thought, you will likely have many more that naturally follow. You have now shifted your thinking from negative to positive, and as you stay in that flow, your mood will shift too. Always remember that feelings follow thoughts, so when you are feeling sad, angry, or just off somehow, check-in with your thoughts, and see what you find… Gratitude is a simple yet powerful practice, gratitude holds the potential to transform lives and cultivate a more positive, fulfilling existence. 【原创·阅读理解】 1.What is one of the psychological benefits of practicing gratitude? A. Increased physical strength. B. Reduced depression and anxiety. C. Improved financial stability. D. Enhanced problem-solving skills. 【答案】B 【解析】文章提到，实践感恩可以减少抑郁和焦虑的症状，这说明心理上感恩的一个重要好处是缓解这些负面情绪。故选B项。 2.How does gratitude contribute to emotional well-being? A. By increasing feelings of envy. B. By reducing contentment. C. By fostering a sense of well-being. D. By causing regret and resentment. 【答案】C 【解析】根据文章，感恩有助于促进幸福感和满足感，能够减少嫉妒、怨恨和遗憾的情绪。故选C项。 3.What is a suggested method to incorporate gratitude into daily life? A. Keeping a gratitude journal. B. Ignoring negative thoughts. C. Increasing social media activity. D. Focusing on problems more. 【答案】A 【解析】文章中提到，通过保持感恩日记来记录每天感谢的事情是将感恩融入日常生活的一种实际方法。故选A项。 4.What social benefit does gratitude offer according to the text? A. Increased financial success. B. Strengthened relationships. C. Better physical health. D. Enhanced academic performance. 【答案】B 【解析】文章指出，感恩可以增强社会联系，通过表达感激，人与人之间的关系得到加强。故选B项。 5.What should you do if your thoughts are amplifying negativity according to the text? A. Continue focusing on negative thoughts. B. Distract yourself with entertainment. C. Consider something for which you are grateful. D. Avoid reflecting on your thoughts. 【答案】C 【解析】文章建议，当你的思想放大负面情绪时，应该考虑一下你所感激的事物，这样可以帮助你转变思维，从负面转向积极。故选C项。 【高频词汇训练】 1．（23-24高一下·上海·期末）Many animals are __________ to flee at the sight of a predator, an instinctive response that triggers immediate physiological changes to enhance their chances of escape. A．challenged B．prepared C．programmed D．evoked 【答案】B 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：许多动物一看到捕食者就准备逃跑，这是一种本能反应，会立即引发生理变化，以增加逃跑的机会。A. challenged残疾的；B. prepared准备好的；C. programmed程序化的，程控的；D. evoked诱发的。根据“to flee at the sight of a predator, an instinctive response that triggers immediate physiological changes to enhance their chances of escape”可知，此处是指许多动物一看到捕食者就准备逃跑。故选B。 2．（23-24高一上·天津南开·期末）In his second book, the science writer came up with another profound insight that some people ________ take it for granted that natural resources are inexhaustible. A．after all B．above all C．in case D．more or less 【答案】D 【详解】考查固定短语辨析。句意：在他的第二本书中，这位科学作家提出了另一个深刻的见解，即有些人或多或少地认为自然资源是取之不尽的。A. after all毕竟；B. above all更重要的是；C. in case以免，以防万一；D. more or less或多或少。根据句意可知，此处应表示“或多或少”，more or less符合语境。故选D项。 3．（23-24高二上·江苏泰州·期末）The poor lady, her voice   (哽咽) with tears, expressed heartfelt gratitude to me. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 【答案】choked 【详解】考查独立主格。句意：那位可怜的女士含泪向我表达了衷心的感谢。哽咽是choke，和逻辑主语her voice是被动关系，用过去分词构成独立主格，作状语。故填choked。 4．（20-21高一下·广东·期中）In the combat to fight against COVID-19, the doctors and nurses fought bravely with courage and d .（根据首字母单词拼写） 【答案】determination 【详解】考查名词。句意：在抗击新冠肺炎疫情的战斗中，医护人员以勇气和决心勇敢作战。根据句意“决心”和首字母“d”以及空前的“courage and”可知，空处需用名词determination作宾语，此处表抽象概念，不可数。故填determination。 5．（23-24高一上·河北石家庄·期中）Teenagers should have a (积极的) outlook on life. (根据汉语单词拼写) 【答案】positive 【详解】考查形容词。句意：青少年应该有积极的人生观。根据汉语提示“积极的”可知，此处应用形容词positive作定语修饰名词outlook 。故填positive。 6．（23-24高二下·陕西渭南·阶段练习）His （persevere） in the face of adversity surprised us all. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】perseverance 【详解】考查名词。句意：他面对逆境所表现出的毅力使我们大家都感到惊讶。名词perseverance作主语，不可数名词。故填perseverance。 7．（22-23高三上·吉林通化·期中）China will continue to research manned lunar exploration, and will foster the (apply) of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and other major projects in civil aviation and other fields. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】application 【详解】考查名词。句意：中国将继续开展载人探月研究，促进北斗卫星导航系统等重大工程在民航和其它领域的应用。the +名词+of，名词在句中作宾语。apply的名词形式为application，此处表示特指，根据句意，用单数，故填application。 8．（23-24高二下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中）Jane is determined to live a fulfilling life no matter the future holds. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】what 【详解】考查让步状语从句。句意：不管未来怎样，简都决心过充实的生活。分析句子结构可知，空处引导让步状语从句，从句中缺少宾语，根据句意表达“不管未来怎样”之意，用no matter what引导。故填what。 9．（20-21高二上·福建福州·期中）While the coronavirus has shown us how hard it is to survive in a world (strike) by the pandemic, it also amplifies some of our dangerous mindset.(所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】struck 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：虽然冠状病毒让我们看到了在这个被流行病侵袭的世界里生存的艰难，但它也放大了我们的一些危险心态。分析句子结构，可知strike在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语world构成被动关系，故应用过去分词作定语。故填struck。 10．（23-24高二上·重庆·期末） gestures play as a crucial and effective means of non-verbal communication, few people have a good command of them in our daily life. (用合适的词填空) 【答案】Although/Though/While 【详解】考查状语从句。句意：虽然手势是一种重要而有效的非言语交流方式，但在我们的日常生活中，很少有人能很好地掌握它们。空处应用Although/Though/While“虽然”引导让步状语从句，位于句首首字母大写。故填Although/Though/While。 11．（24-25高二上·福建·单元测试）An ecosystem consists of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact one another. (用适当的词填空) 【答案】with 【详解】考查介词。句意：生态系统由一个区域内的生物和非生物相互作用组成。分析句子结构可知，空处缺少介词，interact with是固定短语，表示“与……相互作用”。故填with。 12．（20-21高一上·福建厦门·阶段练习）What makes the adobe dwellings(土坯房) (admire) is their ability to "air condition" a house without using electric equip. (所给词的适当形式填空) 【答案】admirable 【详解】考查形容词。句意：土坯住宅令人钦佩的是它们在不使用电器设备的情况下调节房子气温的能力。此题用形容词作宾补修饰 the adobe dwellings，此处填形容词。故填admirable。 【参考译文】 感恩对负面态度转变的影响 感恩是转变消极态度和培养更积极人生观的有力工具。感恩植根于认识和欣赏生活中美好事物的简单行为，具有深远的心理、情感和社会效益。 心理和情感益处 感恩可以显著改善心理健康。当人们专注于他们所感激的事情时，他们往往较少关注消极的想法和感受。研究表明，练习感恩可以减轻抑郁和焦虑的症状。这种重点的转变可以帮助重塑一个人的心态，促进更积极和更有弹性的前景。在情感上，感恩会培养一种幸福感和满足感。通过承认生活的积极方面，人们可以对抗嫉妒、怨恨和后悔的感觉。这种情绪转变可以带来更高的幸福感和满足感。此外，感恩有助于个人建立情感力量，使他们能够更好地应对压力和逆境。 社会福利 在社会层面上，感恩可以加强人际关系。 向他人表达感激之情可以增强社会联系，培养社区意识。当人们感到被重视和认可时，他们更有可能回报，从而形成一个积极的善意和支持循环。这可以与他人建立更深层次、更有意义的联系。 实际应用 将感恩融入日常生活相对简单，但需要始终如一。 写一本感恩日记，写下他们每天感激的事情，是培养这种习惯的一种实用方法。 另一种有效的做法是直接向他人表达感激之情，无论是通过衷心的感谢、口头的“谢谢”，还是一个小小的善举。 最重要的是，扫描你的想法。它们是否放大了消极性或稀缺性？如果是这样，停下来。想想在那一刻你感激的事情。 这种想法将开始改变你的意识。再来一次。到了第三个感恩的想法，你可能会自然地有更多的想法。你现在已经将你的思维从消极转变为积极，当你保持这种状态时，你的情绪也会发生变化。 永远记住，感情追随思想，所以当你感到悲伤、愤怒或不知怎么地离开时，检查你的想法，看看你发现了什么… 感恩是一种简单而有力的实践，感恩有可能改变生活，培养更积极、更充实的生活。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$