热点话题15 亲情友情与人际交往（话题阅读精练）英语高一通用版

热点话题15 亲情友情与人际交往 教材相关主题 教材 单元 主题 人教版必修第三册 Unit 2 Morals and Virtues 外研版必修第一册 Unit 3 Family matters 外研版必修第一册 Unit 4 Friends forever 译林版必修第一册 Unit 2 Let’s talk teens 译林版必修第一册 Unit 3 Getting along with others 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 美国人基于社会阶层快速判断信任对象，更信任出身贫困者，却不信任当前贫困者。 Passage 2 阅读理解 介绍了“弱关系”对个人在获取新想法、提升幸福感和归属感等方面的重要性，并鼓励人们在封锁期间及之后继续培养这种关系。 Passage 3 阅读理解 介绍了刺猬困境理论及人类在人际关系中如何放下防御。 Passage 4 阅读理解 介绍了“快乐聊天”长椅和“健谈咖啡馆计划”以促进人际交流，阐述了人际联系对身心健康的益处，指出应减少网络依赖，加强面对面交流。 Passage 5 阅读理解 介绍了“虚假倾听”这一社会现象，包括其定义、产生原因、后果以及应对措施。 Passage 6 阅读理解 解释了人们产生电话焦虑的原因，如无法避免他人即时反应、缺少外界干扰等，并给出了克服电话焦虑的方法。 主题简析素材积累 本阅读理解专题的主题语境为 “亲情友情与人际交往”，该主题在英语课程标准中是关于 “人与社会” 范畴下 “良好的人际关系与人际交往” 的子话题。通过对这一主题的阅读学习，旨在引导同学们学会有效沟通、建立健康良好的人际关系，从而形成积极乐观的生活态度。在阅读过程中，同学们会接触到关于朋友、同学、家人等不同交往对象之间的故事、情感交流以及矛盾处理等内容，帮助大家理解人际交往中的各种情感与行为，提升对语言的理解和运用能力，同时培养正确的价值观和人际交往观念。 句子积累 It is important for us to communicate with others. 对我们来说，与他人沟通很重要。 We should learn how to get along well with our classmates. 我们应该学习如何与同学友好相处。 I find it difficult to make friends with new people. 我发现和新朋友交朋友很难。 The more we communicate, the better we understand each other. 我们交流得越多，就越能相互理解。 If we want to build good relationships, we should be honest. 如果我们想建立良好的关系，我们应该诚实。 What I want to say is that we should care about each other. 我想说的是我们应该互相关心。 Not only should we help others, but also we should learn to ask for help when necessary. 我们不仅应该帮助别人，而且在必要时也应该学会寻求帮助。 The reason why we have conflicts is that we don't understand each other well. 我们产生冲突的原因是我们彼此不够了解。 It's a good idea to share our feelings with our friends. 和朋友分享我们的感受是个好主意。 As long as we are sincere, we can make more friends. 只要我们真诚，就能交到更多朋友。 It's common for friends to have disagreements. 朋友之间有分歧是很常见的。 What matters most in a friendship is trust. 在友谊中最重要的是信任。 A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患难见真情。 As we all know, making friends can help us establish good interpersonal relationships, and build a harmonious society. 众所周知，交友有助于我们建立良好的人际关系，也有利于构建和谐社会。 In my opinion, this relationship should be filled with love, care, understanding, and respect, so we can exchange ideas freely and get along well with each other. 我认为，这种关系应该充满爱、关心、理解和尊重，因此我们能够自由地交换观点，并且能够相处融洽。 必备词块 建立关系类： make friends with sb. 和某人交朋友 strike up a friendship 建立友谊 build a relationship 建立关系 get acquainted with 结识 日常交流类： say hello to 向…… 打招呼 talk with/to 和…… 交谈 have a conversation with 与…… 进行对话 chat with 与…… 闲聊 communicate with 与…… 沟通 维护关系类： care about 关心 look after 照顾 respect each other 互相尊重 trust each other 互相信任 help each other 互相帮助 be concerned for/about 对…… 担心 解决问题类： solve problems 解决问题 deal with conflicts 处理冲突 make an apology to sb. for... 为…… 向某人道歉 smooth over differences 消除分歧 情感表达类： share sth. with sb. 与某人分享某事 express one's feelings 表达某人的情感 show one's love/affection 表达某人的爱 / 喜爱 convey one's gratitude 表达某人的感激 实战演练 Passage 1 A new study reveals that Americans make quick decisions about who to trust based on social class, but not in the way you might expect. Kristin Laurin, lead researcher from the University of British Columbia, and her team conducted 17 separate experiments involving nearly 2,000 participants. The findings show that participants invariably placed more trust in others who grew up poor than those raised wealthy. But when it came to someone’s current financial situation, participants always trusted them less if they were struggling. The most common approach of the study involved economic games where participants could send money to partners, knowing those partners could either share the profits or keep everything for themselves. In some experiments, participants used raffle tickets (抽奖券) instead of cash. In other experiments, researchers presented participants with detailed profiles of potential partners that included casual mentions of family backgrounds. Participants typically sent more resources to people described as having grown up poor, even when those individuals were now wealthy. Why do we trust those raised in poverty more than the wealthy? Research highlights moral stereotypes (刻板印象) linked to social class. People tend to believe that lower-class backgrounds are often associated with warmth and morality, while wealth is tied to coldness and selfishness. These character assumptions shape trust decisions. Even when someone had achieved economic advancement as an adult, participants still viewed them through the lens (透镜) of their upbringing. A successful lawyer who grew up working-class was seen as more trustworthy than one born into wealth, regardless of their current identical circumstances. The picture became more complex when researchers looked at people’s present-day financial situations. Participants were more willing to help someone who was struggling financially in trust games. However, they didn’t think that person would be trustworthy in return. This shows that our help may come from a desire to assist those in need, not because we trust them. It creates a situation where we may help people in poverty while suspecting they might take advantage of us. 1．What does the underlined word “invariably” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Consistently. B．Suddenly. C．Vividly. D．Previous. 2．What does paragraph 3 focus on about the study? A．Its limitations. B．Its preparation. C．Its process. D．Its participants. 3．Why does the author mention a successful lawyer concerning moral stereotypes? A．To emphasize their impacts. B．To explain their importance. C．To highlight their roots. D．To compare their differences. 4．What does the study reveal when examining people’s current finances? A．The effect of current wealth. B．A link between wealth and morality. C．The role of financial struggles. D．A divide between sympathy and trust. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．D 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍美国人基于社会阶层快速判断信任对象，更信任出身贫困者，却不信任当前贫困者。 1．词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“The findings show that participants invariably placed more trust in others who grew up poor than those raised wealthy.(研究结果表明，参与者invariably更信任那些在贫困环境中长大的人，而不是那些在富裕环境中长大的人。)”并根据划线词后“But when it came to someone’s current financial situation, participants always trusted them less if they were struggling.(但当涉及到某人当前的财务状况时，如果对方正处于困境，参与者们总会对其不太信任。)”可知，研究结果表明，参与者总是不太信任那些当前经济困难的人，由此可知，划线单词意为“总是”与consistently的意义相近。故选A项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“The most common approach of the study involved economic games where participants could send money to partners, knowing those partners could either share the profits or keep everything for themselves. In some experiments, participants used raffle tickets (抽奖券) instead of cash. In other experiments, researchers presented participants with detailed profiles of potential partners that included casual mentions of family backgrounds. (这项研究最常见的方法是开展经济博弈实验：参与者可以给搭档转账，且知道这些搭档要么会分享收益，要么会将所有收益据为己有。在一些实验中，参与者使用抽奖券而非现金；在另一些实验中，研究人员向参与者展示了潜在搭档的详细资料，其中随口提及了他们的家庭背景。)”可知，该段主要介绍了研究的常用方法，即通过经济游戏来观察参与者的行为，这属于研究的过程。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“These character assumptions shape trust decisions. Even when someone had achieved economic advancement as an adult, participants still viewed them through the lens of their upbringing. A successful lawyer who grew up working-class was seen as more trustworthy than one born into wealth, regardless of their current identical circumstances.(这些性格假设影响着信任决策。即使某人成年后在经济上取得了进步，参与者仍然从他们的成长背景来看待他们。一个出身工人阶级的成功律师被认为比一个出身富裕家庭的律师更值得信任，不管他们现在的情况如何相同。)”可知，作者提到成功律师的例子是为了强调道德刻板印象的影响。故选A项。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Participants were more willing to help someone who was struggling financially in trust games. However, they didn’t think that person would be trustworthy in return. This shows that our help may come from a desire to assist those in need, not because we trust them.(在信任游戏中，参与者更愿意帮助那些经济困难的人。然而，他们并不认为那个人会反过来值得信任。这表明，我们的帮助可能来自于帮助那些需要帮助的人的愿望，而不是因为我们信任他们。)”可知，研究揭示了在审视人们当前财务状况时，同情与信任之间存在分歧。故选D项。 Passage 2 For nearly ten years, I have spent my Monday evenings attending rehearsals for my amateur choir (合唱队). Mondays are not my favorite day, and I often arrive in a bad mood, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energized. The singing does me good. So do the people. With a few exceptions, I would not describe my fellow choir members as close friends. We exchange brief chats, smiles and jokes-but that is enough for me to come away feeling a little better about the world. There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I do not feel short on emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is that I miss my “weak ties.” In 1973, Mark Granovetter, a sociology professor at Stanford University, published a paper entitled “The Strength of Weak Ties.” Until then, scholars had assumed that an individual’s well-being depended mainly on the quality of their relationships with their close friends and family. Granovetter showed that quantity mattered, too. He categorized a person’s social world as “strong ties” and “weak ties.” His central insight was that for new ideas, weak ties are more important to us than strong ones. As Granovetter pointed out, the people whom we often talk to swim in the same pool of information as we do. We depend on acquaintances whom we see infrequently to bring us news of opportunities. This was the idea behind the Pixar building, the design of which was overseen by Steve Jobs. The building has a large central hall through which employees from different departments have to pass several times a day. Jobs wanted colleagues to bump into each other and shoot the breeze (闲聊). He believed in the power of these seemingly random conversations to fire up creativity. Encounters with weak ties can be good for our mental well-being, too. Gillian Sandstrom, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex, investigated the extent to which people get happiness from weak-tie relationships. She found that on days when a person had a greater number of casual interactions with weak ties — say, a local barista (咖啡师), a neighbor, a member of yoga class — they experienced more happiness and a greater sense of belonging. For these reasons, we should continue to find ways to cultivate weak-tie relationships, during lockdown and beyond. Sandstrom adds that we can also engage in more weak-tie-style interactions with our strong ties. The goal is to let others know that you are thinking of them without asking for a great deal of time, energy or attention. 1．What can we learn about the author from the article? A．She has been a keen singer from an early age. B．She finds her Monday workdays quite difficult. C．She barely knows most of her fellow choir members. D．She has trouble maintaining friendships during lockdown. 2．According to Mark Granovetter, it’s less likely for you to get new ideas from your “strong ties” mainly because you tend to __________. A．have the same concerns B．avoid conflicts of interests C．see each other too frequently D．be exposed to similar facts and ideas 3．According to the article, building networks of weak-tie relationships can __________. ①make you feel connected        ②improve your social skills ③put you in a cheerful mood        ④provide you with inspiration A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4．According to the article, which of the following statements is true? A．It’s important to regularly interact with all of our friends. B．It’s difficult to achieve a balance between strong-and weak-tie friendships. C．It’s unnecessary to spend a lot of time strengthening friendship with our strong ties. D．It’s a pity that people have had to shrink their social networks during lockdown. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了“弱关系”对个人在获取新想法、提升幸福感和归属感等方面的重要性，并鼓励人们在封锁期间及之后继续培养这种关系。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Mondays are not my favorite day, and I often arrive in a bad mood, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energized. (周一不是我最喜欢的日子，我常常心情不佳地来到排练场，但排练结束时，我通常会感到精力充沛)”可知，作者发现周一的工作日相当艰难。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“As Granovetter pointed out, the people whom we often talk to swim in the same pool of information as we do. We depend on acquaintances whom we see infrequently to bring us news of opportunities. (正如Granovetter所指出的，我们经常交谈的人与我们处于同一信息池中。我们依赖那些不常见面的熟人给我们带来机会的消息)”可知，根据Mark Granovetter的说法，你不太可能从你的“强关系”中获得新想法，主要是因为你倾向于接触到相似的事实和想法。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“She found that on days when a person had a greater number of casual interactions with weak ties — say, a local barista (咖啡师), a neighbor, a member of yoga class — they experienced more happiness and a greater sense of belonging. (她发现，在一个人与弱关系人群有更多日常互动的日子里 —— 比如当地的咖啡师、邻居、瑜伽班同学 —— 他们会体验到更多的快乐和更强的归属感)”以及第四段中“He believed in the power of these seemingly random conversations to fire up creativity. (他相信这些看似随意的对话能够激发创造力)”可知，建立“弱关系”网络可以让你感到有联系，让你心情愉快，为你提供灵感。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I do not feel short on emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is that I miss my “weak ties.” (现在没有合唱排练了，而且很长一段时间都不会有。我很想念它。在封锁期间，我并不觉得情感支持匮乏，但我确实觉得怀念友好的面孔和随意的交谈。另一种说法是，我想念我的“弱关系”)”以及最后一段中“For these reasons, we should continue to find ways to cultivate weak-tie relationships, during lockdown and beyond. (出于这些原因，我们应该继续寻找在封锁期间及之后培养“弱关系”的方法)”可推知，在封锁期间人们不得不缩小社交网络，这是令人遗憾的。故选D项。 Passage 3 Most people can point to an experience in their lives where personal relationships have caused them emotional harm. However, does building better relationships with others have to involve the risk of getting hurt? One popular theory is the hedgehog’s dilemma, also called the porcupine’s dilemma. It has its roots in the thinking of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, who proposed that, even with the best of intentions, humans harm each other when they attempt to have intimate and friendly relationships. It goes like this. One cold winter night, a group of porcupines gathered to keep warm, but they hurt each other with their quills, forcing them to move apart. When feeling cold, they moved closer, only to be hurt again. Repeatedly, they eventually found the ideal distance. So the theory ends with the advice: Keep your distance. However, keeping distance is not enough. If you’ve been hurt before, it might be that your quills are up, and you’ve fallen into defence(防御) mode. Hilary, a psychologist, points to some examples of common defence mode such as going blank and regarding the present reaction as criticism. Most of these defensive reactions originate from early experiences of hurt. “In treatments, if people can be helped to recognize the defences by tracking back through the personal experiences, they can be encouraged to be understanding. Then they, have a chance to change and not just repeat old behaviors,” Hilary suggests. “Defences need to be respected and not knocked down in one step. Removing one brick at a time from the wall is very important.” Unlike hedgehogs, humans don’t come with the quills built in. So, when we learn to lower our defences for safe, loving people, there’s a chance we actually can have it all. 1．Why does the author raise a question in the first paragraph? A．To give examples. B．To lead to a story. C．To inspire reflection. D．To express concern. 2．What does the underlined word “intimate” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Permanent. B．Detailed. C．Independent. D．Close. 3．What does Hilary advise people to do when bringing down defences? A．Address problems with patience. B．Avoid discussing past experiences. C．Immediately remove self-protection. D．Accept the behaviour without changing 4．Where is the text most probably taken from? A．Psychology Today. B．Wildlife Focus. C．Technology Review. D．Runner’s World. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍刺猬困境理论及人类在人际关系中如何放下防御。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Most people can point to an experience in their lives where personal relationships have caused them emotional harm. However, does building better relationships with others have to involve the risk of getting hurt?(大多数人都能举出生活中人际关系给他们带来情感伤害的经历。然而，建立更好的人际关系就一定要冒受伤的风险吗？)”可知，作者在第一段提出问题是为了引发读者思考。故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“One popular theory is the hedgehog’s dilemma, also called the porcupine’s dilemma. It has its roots in the thinking of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, who proposed that, even with the best of intentions, humans harm each other when they attempt to have intimate and friendly relationships.(一个流行的理论是刺猬困境，也被称为豪猪困境。它源于德国哲学家亚瑟·叔本华的思想，他提出，即使出于最好的意图，当人类试图建立intimate友好的关系时，也会彼此伤害。)”可知，“intimate”与“friendly”并列，结合语境，应表示“亲密的”，与“Close”意思相近。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Defences need to be respected and not knocked down in one step. Removing one brick at a time from the wall is very important.(防御需要被尊重，不能一步就被打破。一次从墙上拆下一块砖是非常重要的。)”可知，希拉里建议人们在放下防御时要有耐心，循序渐进地解决问题。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Hilary, a psychologist, points to some examples of common defence mode such as going blank and regarding the present reaction as criticism.(心理学家希拉里指出了一些常见的防御模式，比如大脑一片空白，把当前的反应视为批评。)”以及全文围绕人际关系中的情感伤害、防御机制等内容可知，本文最可能来自《今日心理学》。故选A项。 Passage 4 In Burnham-on-Sea, a bright yellow sign marks “The ‘Happy to Chat’ bench: sit here if you don’t mind someone stopping to say hello.” This bench was designed to deal with loneliness among the elderly in the seaside town. The bench has become a place where people like Ann, who has lived alone since her divorce 13 years ago, can strike up conversations with strangers. Ann explains that even just seeing the bench can spark a conversation, leading to natural interactions about holidays, local life, and personal stories. Another example of engineering opportunities for real human interaction is the “Chatty Café Plan”. Started in 2017 by Alexandra Hoskyn in the UK, the initiative encourages cafés to designate a “Chatter & Natter” table where customers can sit if they are open to chatting with others. The plan has expanded to other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, aiming to reduce loneliness by creating a welcoming space for conversation. Real human connection is significant for our physical and mental well-being. Social interactions can reduce stress, lower the risk of depression, and improve the overall mental health. Physically, engaging with other people is capable of boosting our immune system, and even increasing longevity (寿命). In a world that seems so connected through the Internet, phones, and social media, why are we having to engineer human interaction? Despite the rise in social media, many people still feel disconnected. Social platforms often provide superficial (肤浅的) connections rather than meaningful interactions, leading to a dilemma where we are more connected digitally but feel lonelier in real life. Perhaps it is time to get off the Internet, put down our phones, and remember that we are social beings. Start by talking to your neighbors, chatting with the person in the queue, and engaging with your colleagues. Attend local community events, join clubs or groups that interest you, and try to reconnect with friends and family. 1．Why was the “Happy to Chat” bench introduced in Burnham-on-Sea? A．To promote local businesses. B．To attract tourists to the seaside town. C．To honor the happy moments with family. D．To handle loneliness among elderly residents. 2．What does the underlined word “designate” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Buy. B．Assign. C．Remove. D．Deliver. 3．Which of the following is a benefit of human connection? A．Creating more online friendships. B．Increasing social media followers. C．Strengthening the immune system. D．Improving digital communication skills. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Power of Face-to-Face Interaction B．The History of Digital Communication C．The Solution to Loneliness of the Elders D．The Popularity of Chat Benches and Cafés 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了“快乐聊天”长椅和“健谈咖啡馆计划”以促进人际交流，阐述了人际联系对身心健康的益处，指出应减少网络依赖，加强面对面交流。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In Burnham-on-Sea, a bright yellow sign marks “The ‘Happy to Chat’ bench: sit here if you don’t mind someone stopping to say hello.” This bench was designed to deal with loneliness among the elderly in the seaside town.(在滨海伯纳姆，一个明黄色的标志上写着“‘快乐聊天’长凳：如果你不介意有人停下来打招呼，请坐在这里。”这张长椅是为了解决这个海滨小镇老年人的孤独问题而设计的)”可知，“快乐聊天”长椅被引入滨海伯纳姆是为了处理老年居民的孤独问题。故选D项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Started in 2017 by Alexandra Hoskyn in the UK, the initiative encourages cafés to designate a ‘Chatter & Natter’ table where customers can sit if they are open to chatting with others.(该倡议由英国的亚历山德拉·霍斯金于2017年发起，鼓励咖啡馆designate一张‘闲聊’桌，愿意与他人聊天的顾客可以坐在那里)”可知，咖啡馆的这张桌子供愿意与他人聊天的顾客坐，结合常识，不是随便哪张桌子都可知，这需要咖啡馆指定。故划线词“designate”意为“指定、分配”，与B项“Assign”同义。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Physically, engaging with other people is capable of boosting our immune system, and even increasing longevity (寿命).(在身体方面，与他人交往能够增强我们的免疫系统，甚至延长寿命)”可知，人际联系的一个好处是增强免疫系统。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第三段“Real human connection is significant for our physical and mental well-being. Social interactions can reduce stress, lower the risk of depression, and improve the overall mental health. Physically, engaging with other people is capable of boosting our immune system, and even increasing longevity (寿命).(真实的人际联系对我们的身心健康至关重要。社交互动可以减轻压力，降低患抑郁症的风险，并改善整体心理健康。在身体方面，与他人交往能够增强我们的免疫系统，甚至延长寿命)”和最后一段“Perhaps it is time to get off the Internet, put down our phones, and remember that we are social beings. Start by talking to your neighbors, chatting with the person in the queue, and engaging with your colleagues.(也许是时候离开网络，放下手机，记住我们是社会性动物了。从和你的邻居交谈、和排队的人聊天以及和你的同事交流开始)”可知，文章强调了面对面交流的重要性和好处。A项“面对面交流的力量”能概括文章内容，最适合用作文章标题。故选A项。 Passage 5 In today’s highly-connected world, a curious social phenomenon has emerged: “fake listening.” You’ve likely experienced it — whether you’re the one performing it or the one affected by it. Picture this: You’re sharing an exciting story about your recent trip, and the person you’re talking to nods, smiles, and even responds with an occasional “uh-huh” or “that’s interesting.” Yet, when you ask for their thoughts, it’s clear they haven’t absorbed a single word. This isn’t merely inattentiveness; it’s an intentional performance of engagement. Experts put the rise of fake listening down to several factors. First, the constant digital distractions play a significant role. With smartphones always within reach, our attention is divided. People often pretend to listen while secretly checking emails, messages, or social media feeds. Second, social norms pressure us to appear polite, even when our minds are elsewhere. We don’t want to seem rude by openly ignoring someone, so we turn to the guise of listening. The consequences of fake listening are far-reaching. On an individual level, it weakens trust in relationships. When people realize they’re not being truly heard, they feel undervalued and unimportant. This can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. On a social level, fake listening prevents effective communication, which is crucial for problem-solving and innovation. If ideas aren’t fully shared and understood, progress slows. Interestingly, language has adapted to this phenomenon. Phrases like “nodding along without hearing” or “polite pretending” are becoming more common. Linguists note that the rise of such expressions reflects our collective awareness of this new social ill. In the workplace, managers are now trained to recognize signs of fake listening during meetings, such as wandering eyes or repeated, non-specific responses. To fight against fake listening, some propose to set up “digital-free-zones” during conversations, where phones and other devices are put away. Others suggest practicing active listening techniques, like paraphrasing (改述) what the speaker said to confirm understanding. As our lives become even more tightly tied to technology, learning to truly engage with others may become a rare and valuable skill. 1．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To offer solutions to a problem. B．To define and illustrate a phenomenon. C．To introduce a new technology trend. D．To show people’s lack of social skills. 2．According to the passage, which factor contributes to the rise of fake listening? A．The constant presence of digital devices. B．People’s natural tendency to be impolite. C．The decline of face-to-face communication. D．The increasing complexity of modern language. 3．What does the underlined word “guise” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Agreement. B．Aim. C．Appearance. D．Approach. 4．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Fake listening has no impact on professional settings. B．New phrases about fake listening will disappear soon. C．People are unaware of their own fake listening behavior. D．Overcoming fake listening requires conscious effort. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“虚假倾听”这一社会现象，包括其定义、产生原因、后果以及应对措施。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“In today’s highly-connected world, a curious social phenomenon has emerged: “fake listening.” You’ve likely experienced it — whether you’re the one performing it or the one affected by it. Picture this: You’re sharing an exciting story about your recent trip, and the person you’re talking to nods, smiles, and even responds with an occasional “uh-huh” or “that’s interesting.” Yet, when you ask for their thoughts, it’s clear they haven’t absorbed a single word. This isn’t merely inattentiveness; it’s an intentional performance of engagement.(在当今高度互联的世界中，出现了一种奇特的社会现象：“虚假倾听”。你很可能经历过这种情况——无论是作为实施者还是受影响的一方。试想这样的场景：你正在分享最近一次旅行的精彩故事，而对方点头、微笑，甚至偶尔回应“嗯哼”或“挺有意思的”。然而，当你询问他们的想法时，很明显他们一个字都没听进去。这不仅仅是注意力不集中，而是一种刻意表演的 “参与感”。)”可知，第一段的主要目的是定义并说明一种现象。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Experts put the rise of fake listening down to several factors. First, the constant digital distractions play a significant role. With smartphones always within reach, our attention is divided.(专家们将假听的兴起归因于几个因素。首先，持续的数字干扰起着重要作用。随着智能手机触手可及，我们的注意力被分散了。)”可知，数字设备的持续存在是导致假听兴起的一个因素。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据上文“People often pretend to listen while secretly checking emails, messages, or social media feeds. Second, social norms pressure us to appear polite, even when our minds are elsewhere.(人们常常假装在倾听，同时偷偷查看电子邮件、信息或社交媒体动态。其次，社交规范迫使我们即便心不在焉，也要表现得礼貌。)”可知，人们为了礼貌而伪装出倾听的表象。由此可知，guise意为“表象”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“To fight against fake listening, some propose to set up “digital-free-zones” during conversations, where phones and other devices are put away. Others suggest practicing active listening techniques, like paraphrasing (改述) what the speaker said to confirm understanding.(为了对抗虚假倾听，一些人建议在交谈时设立“无数字区域”，将手机和其他设备收起来。另一些人则建议练习积极倾听的技巧，比如通过改述说话者的内容来确认理解。)”可推测出，克服虚假倾听需要主观努力。故选D。 Passage 6 Talking on the phone can be awful because we’re limited to just the sounds of our voices. Some people choose texting because it gives them time to think about the wording of their messages. In some cases, they develop a different personality in contrast to their real-life self. Research suggests phone anxiety is related to a preoccupation with what the other person thinks of them. By ruling out the immediate reaction of others in spoken conversations, text messaging may offer those with phone anxiety a way of making social contact without the fear of rejection or disapproval. Another reason why phone calls can sometimes feel overwhelming is the pressure that comes with being someone else’s focus. In face-to-face conversations, we have several distractions (分心的事) in our environment, like gazing out of the window or checking the missed call notifications on our phones. This can make the interaction feel more casual and the conversation flow naturally. On a call, there are no external distractions, so it can feel like the spotlight is on us to answer questions straight away. Pauses can feel extremely uncomfortable too. In face-to-face communication, you can see when someone is distracted or thinking, but on the phone brief silences can feel awkward. We’re also becoming used to being able to review emails, texts and social media posts before hitting the “send” button, so a phone conversation can be thoughtless and risky. It’s easy to put off or completely avoid calls when you’re feeling anxious, but the more you hesitate, the worse the anxiety is likely to get. The good news is that you don’t need to suffer in silence, or over text messages. There are several useful techniques that may help you break the pattern. One of the most effective ways to overcome phone anxiety is to expose yourself to more phone calls. The more you do it, the less overwhelming it becomes. It’s also likely that your phone anxiety is linked to a lack of experience. The more practice you have, the less anxious and more confident you’ll feel. 1．Why do some people prefer texting to phone calls? A．Texting allows them to save time. B．Texting helps them deliver more messages. C．Texting reduces the risk of misunderstanding. D．Texting avoids potential discomfort from others’ instant responses. 2．What’s mentioned as an advantage of face-to-face conversations? A．A flexible topic. B．A natural interaction. C．A lack of distractions. D．A sense of being the focus. 3．What is the author’s suggestion for handling phone anxiety? A．Replacing phone calls with texting. B．Preparing written notes for phone calls. C．Practicing phone calls constantly. D．Engaging in group phone calls with friends. 4．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To encourage people to make more phone calls in daily life. B．To explain the reasons for phone anxiety and offer solutions. C．To analyze the impact of phone anxiety on people’s social life. D．To present the advantages and disadvantages of texting and phone calls. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章解释了人们产生电话焦虑的原因，如无法避免他人即时反应、缺少外界干扰等，并给出了克服电话焦虑的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“By ruling out the immediate reaction of others in spoken conversations, text messaging may offer those with phone anxiety a way of making social contact without the fear of rejection or disapproval. (通过排除口语交流中他人的即时反应，短信交流或许能为电话焦虑者提供一种社交途径——让他们不必担心遭遇拒绝或否定)”可知，有些人更喜欢发短信而不是打电话，是因为发短信可以避免他人即时反应带来的潜在不适。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“In face-to-face conversations, we have several distractions (分心的事) in our environment, like gazing out of the window or checking the missed call notifications on our phones. This can make the interaction feel more casual and the conversation flow naturally. (在面对面的交谈中，我们周围有一些让人分心的事情，比如望向窗外或查看手机上的未接来电通知。这可以让互动感觉更随意，对话自然流畅)”可知，面对面交谈的一个优势是周围有一些让分心的事情，可以让互动自然。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“One of the most effective ways to overcome phone anxiety is to expose yourself to more phone calls. The more you do it, the less overwhelming it becomes. (克服电话焦虑最有效的方法之一是让自己多接打电话。你做得越多，这种压力就越小)”可知，作者对于处理电话焦虑的建议是不断练习接打电话。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Talking on the phone can be awful because we’re limited to just the sounds of our voices. Some people choose texting because it gives them time to think about the wording of their messages. (打电话可能很糟糕，因为我们只能局限于声音交流。有些人选择发短信，因为这让他们有时间思考信息的措辞)”可知文章开始阐述打电话存在的问题，引出电话焦虑。接着第二段“Research suggests phone anxiety is related to a preoccupation with what the other person thinks of them. (研究表明，电话焦虑与过分在意他人对自己的看法有关)”等内容分析了电话焦虑的原因。最后一段“One of the most effective ways to overcome phone anxiety is to expose yourself to more phone calls. (克服电话焦虑最有效的方法之一是让自己多接打电话)”给出了解决电话焦虑的办法。所以文章的主要目的是解释电话焦虑的原因并提供解决办法。故选B项。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 热点话题15 亲情友情与人际交往 教材相关主题 教材 单元 主题 人教版必修第三册 Unit 2 Morals and Virtues 外研版必修第一册 Unit 3 Family matters 外研版必修第一册 Unit 4 Friends forever 译林版必修第一册 Unit 2 Let’s talk teens 译林版必修第一册 Unit 3 Getting along with others 话题阅读精练 语篇 题型 内容简介 Passage 1 阅读理解 美国人基于社会阶层快速判断信任对象，更信任出身贫困者，却不信任当前贫困者。 Passage 2 阅读理解 介绍了“弱关系”对个人在获取新想法、提升幸福感和归属感等方面的重要性，并鼓励人们在封锁期间及之后继续培养这种关系。 Passage 3 阅读理解 介绍了刺猬困境理论及人类在人际关系中如何放下防御。 Passage 4 阅读理解 介绍了“快乐聊天”长椅和“健谈咖啡馆计划”以促进人际交流，阐述了人际联系对身心健康的益处，指出应减少网络依赖，加强面对面交流。 Passage 5 阅读理解 介绍了“虚假倾听”这一社会现象，包括其定义、产生原因、后果以及应对措施。 Passage 6 阅读理解 解释了人们产生电话焦虑的原因，如无法避免他人即时反应、缺少外界干扰等，并给出了克服电话焦虑的方法。 主题简析素材积累 本阅读理解专题的主题语境为 “亲情友情与人际交往”，该主题在英语课程标准中是关于 “人与社会” 范畴下 “良好的人际关系与人际交往” 的子话题。通过对这一主题的阅读学习，旨在引导同学们学会有效沟通、建立健康良好的人际关系，从而形成积极乐观的生活态度。在阅读过程中，同学们会接触到关于朋友、同学、家人等不同交往对象之间的故事、情感交流以及矛盾处理等内容，帮助大家理解人际交往中的各种情感与行为，提升对语言的理解和运用能力，同时培养正确的价值观和人际交往观念。 句子积累 It is important for us to communicate with others. 对我们来说，与他人沟通很重要。 We should learn how to get along well with our classmates. 我们应该学习如何与同学友好相处。 I find it difficult to make friends with new people. 我发现和新朋友交朋友很难。 The more we communicate, the better we understand each other. 我们交流得越多，就越能相互理解。 If we want to build good relationships, we should be honest. 如果我们想建立良好的关系，我们应该诚实。 What I want to say is that we should care about each other. 我想说的是我们应该互相关心。 Not only should we help others, but also we should learn to ask for help when necessary. 我们不仅应该帮助别人，而且在必要时也应该学会寻求帮助。 The reason why we have conflicts is that we don't understand each other well. 我们产生冲突的原因是我们彼此不够了解。 It's a good idea to share our feelings with our friends. 和朋友分享我们的感受是个好主意。 As long as we are sincere, we can make more friends. 只要我们真诚，就能交到更多朋友。 It's common for friends to have disagreements. 朋友之间有分歧是很常见的。 What matters most in a friendship is trust. 在友谊中最重要的是信任。 A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患难见真情。 As we all know, making friends can help us establish good interpersonal relationships, and build a harmonious society. 众所周知，交友有助于我们建立良好的人际关系，也有利于构建和谐社会。 In my opinion, this relationship should be filled with love, care, understanding, and respect, so we can exchange ideas freely and get along well with each other. 我认为，这种关系应该充满爱、关心、理解和尊重，因此我们能够自由地交换观点，并且能够相处融洽。 必备词块 建立关系类： make friends with sb. 和某人交朋友 strike up a friendship 建立友谊 build a relationship 建立关系 get acquainted with 结识 日常交流类： say hello to 向…… 打招呼 talk with/to 和…… 交谈 have a conversation with 与…… 进行对话 chat with 与…… 闲聊 communicate with 与…… 沟通 维护关系类： care about 关心 look after 照顾 respect each other 互相尊重 trust each other 互相信任 help each other 互相帮助 be concerned for/about 对…… 担心 解决问题类： solve problems 解决问题 deal with conflicts 处理冲突 make an apology to sb. for... 为…… 向某人道歉 smooth over differences 消除分歧 情感表达类： share sth. with sb. 与某人分享某事 express one's feelings 表达某人的情感 show one's love/affection 表达某人的爱 / 喜爱 convey one's gratitude 表达某人的感激 实战演练 Passage 1 A new study reveals that Americans make quick decisions about who to trust based on social class, but not in the way you might expect. Kristin Laurin, lead researcher from the University of British Columbia, and her team conducted 17 separate experiments involving nearly 2,000 participants. The findings show that participants invariably placed more trust in others who grew up poor than those raised wealthy. But when it came to someone’s current financial situation, participants always trusted them less if they were struggling. The most common approach of the study involved economic games where participants could send money to partners, knowing those partners could either share the profits or keep everything for themselves. In some experiments, participants used raffle tickets (抽奖券) instead of cash. In other experiments, researchers presented participants with detailed profiles of potential partners that included casual mentions of family backgrounds. Participants typically sent more resources to people described as having grown up poor, even when those individuals were now wealthy. Why do we trust those raised in poverty more than the wealthy? Research highlights moral stereotypes (刻板印象) linked to social class. People tend to believe that lower-class backgrounds are often associated with warmth and morality, while wealth is tied to coldness and selfishness. These character assumptions shape trust decisions. Even when someone had achieved economic advancement as an adult, participants still viewed them through the lens (透镜) of their upbringing. A successful lawyer who grew up working-class was seen as more trustworthy than one born into wealth, regardless of their current identical circumstances. The picture became more complex when researchers looked at people’s present-day financial situations. Participants were more willing to help someone who was struggling financially in trust games. However, they didn’t think that person would be trustworthy in return. This shows that our help may come from a desire to assist those in need, not because we trust them. It creates a situation where we may help people in poverty while suspecting they might take advantage of us. 1．What does the underlined word “invariably” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Consistently. B．Suddenly. C．Vividly. D．Previous. 2．What does paragraph 3 focus on about the study? A．Its limitations. B．Its preparation. C．Its process. D．Its participants. 3．Why does the author mention a successful lawyer concerning moral stereotypes? A．To emphasize their impacts. B．To explain their importance. C．To highlight their roots. D．To compare their differences. 4．What does the study reveal when examining people’s current finances? A．The effect of current wealth. B．A link between wealth and morality. C．The role of financial struggles. D．A divide between sympathy and trust. Passage 2 For nearly ten years, I have spent my Monday evenings attending rehearsals for my amateur choir (合唱队). Mondays are not my favorite day, and I often arrive in a bad mood, but by the end of the rehearsal, I usually feel energized. The singing does me good. So do the people. With a few exceptions, I would not describe my fellow choir members as close friends. We exchange brief chats, smiles and jokes-but that is enough for me to come away feeling a little better about the world. There is no choir practice now, and won’t be for a long time. I miss it. In lockdown, I do not feel short on emotional support, but I do feel short of friendly faces and casual conversations. Another way of putting this is that I miss my “weak ties.” In 1973, Mark Granovetter, a sociology professor at Stanford University, published a paper entitled “The Strength of Weak Ties.” Until then, scholars had assumed that an individual’s well-being depended mainly on the quality of their relationships with their close friends and family. Granovetter showed that quantity mattered, too. He categorized a person’s social world as “strong ties” and “weak ties.” His central insight was that for new ideas, weak ties are more important to us than strong ones. As Granovetter pointed out, the people whom we often talk to swim in the same pool of information as we do. We depend on acquaintances whom we see infrequently to bring us news of opportunities. This was the idea behind the Pixar building, the design of which was overseen by Steve Jobs. The building has a large central hall through which employees from different departments have to pass several times a day. Jobs wanted colleagues to bump into each other and shoot the breeze (闲聊). He believed in the power of these seemingly random conversations to fire up creativity. Encounters with weak ties can be good for our mental well-being, too. Gillian Sandstrom, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex, investigated the extent to which people get happiness from weak-tie relationships. She found that on days when a person had a greater number of casual interactions with weak ties — say, a local barista (咖啡师), a neighbor, a member of yoga class — they experienced more happiness and a greater sense of belonging. For these reasons, we should continue to find ways to cultivate weak-tie relationships, during lockdown and beyond. Sandstrom adds that we can also engage in more weak-tie-style interactions with our strong ties. The goal is to let others know that you are thinking of them without asking for a great deal of time, energy or attention. 1．What can we learn about the author from the article? A．She has been a keen singer from an early age. B．She finds her Monday workdays quite difficult. C．She barely knows most of her fellow choir members. D．She has trouble maintaining friendships during lockdown. 2．According to Mark Granovetter, it’s less likely for you to get new ideas from your “strong ties” mainly because you tend to __________. A．have the same concerns B．avoid conflicts of interests C．see each other too frequently D．be exposed to similar facts and ideas 3．According to the article, building networks of weak-tie relationships can __________. ①make you feel connected        ②improve your social skills ③put you in a cheerful mood        ④provide you with inspiration A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4．According to the article, which of the following statements is true? A．It’s important to regularly interact with all of our friends. B．It’s difficult to achieve a balance between strong-and weak-tie friendships. C．It’s unnecessary to spend a lot of time strengthening friendship with our strong ties. D．It’s a pity that people have had to shrink their social networks during lockdown. Passage 3 Most people can point to an experience in their lives where personal relationships have caused them emotional harm. However, does building better relationships with others have to involve the risk of getting hurt? One popular theory is the hedgehog’s dilemma, also called the porcupine’s dilemma. It has its roots in the thinking of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, who proposed that, even with the best of intentions, humans harm each other when they attempt to have intimate and friendly relationships. It goes like this. One cold winter night, a group of porcupines gathered to keep warm, but they hurt each other with their quills, forcing them to move apart. When feeling cold, they moved closer, only to be hurt again. Repeatedly, they eventually found the ideal distance. So the theory ends with the advice: Keep your distance. However, keeping distance is not enough. If you’ve been hurt before, it might be that your quills are up, and you’ve fallen into defence(防御) mode. Hilary, a psychologist, points to some examples of common defence mode such as going blank and regarding the present reaction as criticism. Most of these defensive reactions originate from early experiences of hurt. “In treatments, if people can be helped to recognize the defences by tracking back through the personal experiences, they can be encouraged to be understanding. Then they, have a chance to change and not just repeat old behaviors,” Hilary suggests. “Defences need to be respected and not knocked down in one step. Removing one brick at a time from the wall is very important.” Unlike hedgehogs, humans don’t come with the quills built in. So, when we learn to lower our defences for safe, loving people, there’s a chance we actually can have it all. 1．Why does the author raise a question in the first paragraph? A．To give examples. B．To lead to a story. C．To inspire reflection. D．To express concern. 2．What does the underlined word “intimate” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Permanent. B．Detailed. C．Independent. D．Close. 3．What does Hilary advise people to do when bringing down defences? A．Address problems with patience. B．Avoid discussing past experiences. C．Immediately remove self-protection. D．Accept the behaviour without changing 4．Where is the text most probably taken from? A．Psychology Today. B．Wildlife Focus. C．Technology Review. D．Runner’s World. Passage 4 In Burnham-on-Sea, a bright yellow sign marks “The ‘Happy to Chat’ bench: sit here if you don’t mind someone stopping to say hello.” This bench was designed to deal with loneliness among the elderly in the seaside town. The bench has become a place where people like Ann, who has lived alone since her divorce 13 years ago, can strike up conversations with strangers. Ann explains that even just seeing the bench can spark a conversation, leading to natural interactions about holidays, local life, and personal stories. Another example of engineering opportunities for real human interaction is the “Chatty Café Plan”. Started in 2017 by Alexandra Hoskyn in the UK, the initiative encourages cafés to designate a “Chatter & Natter” table where customers can sit if they are open to chatting with others. The plan has expanded to other countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, aiming to reduce loneliness by creating a welcoming space for conversation. Real human connection is significant for our physical and mental well-being. Social interactions can reduce stress, lower the risk of depression, and improve the overall mental health. Physically, engaging with other people is capable of boosting our immune system, and even increasing longevity (寿命). In a world that seems so connected through the Internet, phones, and social media, why are we having to engineer human interaction? Despite the rise in social media, many people still feel disconnected. Social platforms often provide superficial (肤浅的) connections rather than meaningful interactions, leading to a dilemma where we are more connected digitally but feel lonelier in real life. Perhaps it is time to get off the Internet, put down our phones, and remember that we are social beings. Start by talking to your neighbors, chatting with the person in the queue, and engaging with your colleagues. Attend local community events, join clubs or groups that interest you, and try to reconnect with friends and family. 1．Why was the “Happy to Chat” bench introduced in Burnham-on-Sea? A．To promote local businesses. B．To attract tourists to the seaside town. C．To honor the happy moments with family. D．To handle loneliness among elderly residents. 2．What does the underlined word “designate” mean in Paragraph 2? A．Buy. B．Assign. C．Remove. D．Deliver. 3．Which of the following is a benefit of human connection? A．Creating more online friendships. B．Increasing social media followers. C．Strengthening the immune system. D．Improving digital communication skills. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Power of Face-to-Face Interaction B．The History of Digital Communication C．The Solution to Loneliness of the Elders D．The Popularity of Chat Benches and Cafés Passage 5 In today’s highly-connected world, a curious social phenomenon has emerged: “fake listening.” You’ve likely experienced it — whether you’re the one performing it or the one affected by it. Picture this: You’re sharing an exciting story about your recent trip, and the person you’re talking to nods, smiles, and even responds with an occasional “uh-huh” or “that’s interesting.” Yet, when you ask for their thoughts, it’s clear they haven’t absorbed a single word. This isn’t merely inattentiveness; it’s an intentional performance of engagement. Experts put the rise of fake listening down to several factors. First, the constant digital distractions play a significant role. With smartphones always within reach, our attention is divided. People often pretend to listen while secretly checking emails, messages, or social media feeds. Second, social norms pressure us to appear polite, even when our minds are elsewhere. We don’t want to seem rude by openly ignoring someone, so we turn to the guise of listening. The consequences of fake listening are far-reaching. On an individual level, it weakens trust in relationships. When people realize they’re not being truly heard, they feel undervalued and unimportant. This can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. On a social level, fake listening prevents effective communication, which is crucial for problem-solving and innovation. If ideas aren’t fully shared and understood, progress slows. Interestingly, language has adapted to this phenomenon. Phrases like “nodding along without hearing” or “polite pretending” are becoming more common. Linguists note that the rise of such expressions reflects our collective awareness of this new social ill. In the workplace, managers are now trained to recognize signs of fake listening during meetings, such as wandering eyes or repeated, non-specific responses. To fight against fake listening, some propose to set up “digital-free-zones” during conversations, where phones and other devices are put away. Others suggest practicing active listening techniques, like paraphrasing (改述) what the speaker said to confirm understanding. As our lives become even more tightly tied to technology, learning to truly engage with others may become a rare and valuable skill. 1．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To offer solutions to a problem. B．To define and illustrate a phenomenon. C．To introduce a new technology trend. D．To show people’s lack of social skills. 2．According to the passage, which factor contributes to the rise of fake listening? A．The constant presence of digital devices. B．People’s natural tendency to be impolite. C．The decline of face-to-face communication. D．The increasing complexity of modern language. 3．What does the underlined word “guise” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Agreement. B．Aim. C．Appearance. D．Approach. 4．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Fake listening has no impact on professional settings. B．New phrases about fake listening will disappear soon. C．People are unaware of their own fake listening behavior. D．Overcoming fake listening requires conscious effort. Passage 6 Talking on the phone can be awful because we’re limited to just the sounds of our voices. Some people choose texting because it gives them time to think about the wording of their messages. In some cases, they develop a different personality in contrast to their real-life self. Research suggests phone anxiety is related to a preoccupation with what the other person thinks of them. By ruling out the immediate reaction of others in spoken conversations, text messaging may offer those with phone anxiety a way of making social contact without the fear of rejection or disapproval. Another reason why phone calls can sometimes feel overwhelming is the pressure that comes with being someone else’s focus. In face-to-face conversations, we have several distractions (分心的事) in our environment, like gazing out of the window or checking the missed call notifications on our phones. This can make the interaction feel more casual and the conversation flow naturally. On a call, there are no external distractions, so it can feel like the spotlight is on us to answer questions straight away. Pauses can feel extremely uncomfortable too. In face-to-face communication, you can see when someone is distracted or thinking, but on the phone brief silences can feel awkward. We’re also becoming used to being able to review emails, texts and social media posts before hitting the “send” button, so a phone conversation can be thoughtless and risky. It’s easy to put off or completely avoid calls when you’re feeling anxious, but the more you hesitate, the worse the anxiety is likely to get. The good news is that you don’t need to suffer in silence, or over text messages. There are several useful techniques that may help you break the pattern. One of the most effective ways to overcome phone anxiety is to expose yourself to more phone calls. The more you do it, the less overwhelming it becomes. It’s also likely that your phone anxiety is linked to a lack of experience. The more practice you have, the less anxious and more confident you’ll feel. 1．Why do some people prefer texting to phone calls? A．Texting allows them to save time. B．Texting helps them deliver more messages. C．Texting reduces the risk of misunderstanding. D．Texting avoids potential discomfort from others’ instant responses. 2．What’s mentioned as an advantage of face-to-face conversations? A．A flexible topic. B．A natural interaction. C．A lack of distractions. D．A sense of being the focus. 3．What is the author’s suggestion for handling phone anxiety? A．Replacing phone calls with texting. B．Preparing written notes for phone calls. C．Practicing phone calls constantly. D．Engaging in group phone calls with friends. 4．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To encourage people to make more phone calls in daily life. B．To explain the reasons for phone anxiety and offer solutions. C．To analyze the impact of phone anxiety on people’s social life. D．To present the advantages and disadvantages of texting and phone calls. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 6 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$