Unit 1 Laugh out loud! 单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年高二英语外研版选择性必修第一册

Unit 1 Laugh out loud! 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 1 Laugh out loud!单元话题：情感与情绪 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 （24-25高二下·重庆·期末）Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person’s makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence. We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person. Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people expediently in everyday life. Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction. 1．What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence? A．It can be measured by an IQ test. B．It helps to exercise a person’s mind. C．It includes a set of emotional skills. D．It refers to a person’s positive qualities. 2．Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2? A．To explain a rule. B．To clarify a concept. C．To present a fact. D．To make a prediction. 3．What does the underlined word “expediently” mean in paragraph 3? A．Adaptively. B．Sincerely. C．Doubtfully. D．Terribly. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence? A．Its appeal to the public. B．Expectations for future studies. C．Its practical application. D．Scientists with new perspectives. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章批判了公众对情商的过度泛化理解，澄清其本质为中性的技能工具，并肯定了情商普及的积极意义，呼吁未来科学研究应更深入探索情商。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person’s makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” (如今许多人将情商误解为一个人所有无法通过智商测试衡量的理想特质，如性格、动机、自信、心理稳定性、乐观和“社交技能”)”可知，情商常常被误解为一个人的积极品质。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person. (能够准确理解他人感受的能力，既可以成为医生帮助患者的利器，也可能沦为骗子操控受害者的工具。拥有高情商，并不等同于拥有高尚品德)”可知，此处先提到医生和骗子可以用情商做截然不同的事，再提到高情商不等于道德高尚。因此，作者是通过对比案例，阐释“情商技能本身无道德属性”的概念。故选B项。 3．词句猜测题。根据画线词的上文“The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people expediently in everyday life.(这种宣传最积极的成效是：雇主、教育工作者以及其他关注社会福祉的人士开始重新重视情绪的作用，这种关注恰恰是我们最需要的。情商的普及有助于公众和研究人员重新评估情绪的功能以及它们在日常生活中如何expediently为人们服务)”可知，这里肯定了情绪的作用，是正面的内容，因此重新评估的另一点也有关情绪的益处，应该是灵活地为人们服务，画线词意为“权宜地”，与Adaptively“适应性地”意思相近。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction. (尽管情商的持续流行备受期待，但我们更希望这种关注能激发学界对情绪科学研究的更大兴趣。我们期待未来数十年间，科学进步能为研究人类如何管理生活提供全新视角。情商既关注头脑也关注心灵，它可以为我们指明正确的方向)”可知，该段关注的是对未来情商研究的期望。故选B项。 （24-25高二下·云南曲靖·期末）Remote work has become increasingly common, but does it truly improve employees’ well-being? According to a recent Gallup report based on a global survey, fully remote workers may be more engaged in their tasks, yet they often experience stronger negative emotions. Researchers divided workers into four categories: those who always work remotely; those with hybrid (混合的) arrangements (splitting time between home and office); those based in an office but free to work remotely; and those who must remain in an office at all times. The study found that 31% of fully remote employees reported feeling engaged — meaning they were interested in and focused on their work — whereas only 19% of office-only workers felt similarly. Despite higher engagement, fully remote workers reported more frequent stress: 45% said they often felt tense, compared to a lower proportion among office-based staff. Hybrid workers showed similar stress levels (46%). Moreover, at least one-quarter of remote workers admitted to feelings of anger, loneliness, or sadness — emotions less commonly reported by those working entirely on-site. Researcher Ryan Pendell suggests two main reasons for these findings. First, remote workers miss the informal interactions — chatting by the coffee machine or eating lunch together — that foster a sense of connection and reduce stress. Second, working from home demands self-management of time and tasks; constant online meetings and messaging can intensify pressure and blur work-life boundaries. Pendell emphasizes that companies must address the emotional needs of all employees, whether they work from home or in an office. While remote work can boost focus and flexibility, organizations should offer social support, clear guidelines for time management, and opportunities for in-person collaboration (合作). Only by balancing productivity with well-being can businesses ensure long-term success and a truly satisfied workforce. For example, companies might organize regular virtual coffee breaks, and schedule occasional in-person gatherings. Encouraging employees to set clear work hours and take regular breaks also helps reduce burnout. By combining structured support programs with flexible policies, businesses can create a work environment that fosters engagement, protects mental health, and sustains productivity. 1．What did the research find about the employees working entirely from home? A．They focus more on tasks but feel worse emotionally. B．They feel much more stressed than hybrid workers. C．They value flexibility more than teamwork. D．They have lower stress than office staff. 2．Which employee group is reported the least work engagement? A．Those allowed flexibility to work off-site. B．Those managing tasks remotely. C．Those required to work at an office. D．Those dividing time between home and workplace. 3．What does the underlined word “blur” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Clarify. B．Confuse. C．Separate. D．Define. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．How to Manage a Remote Team B．The Rise of Digital Communication C．Office vs. Home: a Productivity Comparison D．The Emotional Impact of Working from Home 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍远程工作对员工的影响，包括更高投入度及更多负面情绪等。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“According to a recent Gallup report based on a global survey, fully remote workers may be more engaged in their tasks, yet they often experience stronger negative emotions. (根据盖洛普公司近期一项基于全球调查的报告，完全远程办公的员工或许能更专注于工作任务，但他们往往会感受到更强烈的负面情绪)”以及第三段中的“Despite higher engagement, fully remote workers reported more frequent stress: 41% said they often felt tense, compared to a lower proportion among office-based staff. (尽管全身心投入工作的程度更高，但完全远程办公的员工报告称自己更频繁地感受到压力：41% 的人表示他们经常感到紧张，相比之下，办公室员工中存在这种感受的比例更低)”可知，完全远程工作的员工更专注于任务，但情绪上感觉更差。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The study found that 31% of fully remote employees reported feeling engaged — meaning they were interested in and focused on their work — whereas only 19% of office-only workers felt similarly.(研究发现，31%的完全远程员工表示有投入感——这意味着他们对工作感兴趣并专注于工作——而只有19%的纯办公室员工有类似感受)”可知，被要求在办公室工作的员工群体工作投入度最低。故选C项。 3．词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“Second, working from home demands self-management of time and tasks; constant online meetings and messaging can intensify pressure and blur work-life boundaries.(其次，居家办公需要对时间和任务进行自我管理；频繁的在线会议和信息传递会加剧压力，并blur工作与生活的界限)”可知，频繁的线上沟通会让工作和生活的界限变得不清晰，由此可知，“blur”意为“使模糊，混淆”。故选B项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“According to a recent Gallup report based on a global survey, fully remote workers may be more engaged in their tasks, yet they often experience stronger negative emotions. (根据盖洛普公司近期一项基于全球调查的报告，完全远程办公的员工或许能更专注于工作任务，但他们往往会感受到更强烈的负面情绪)”以及后文对不同工作模式下员工情绪和投入度的研究可知，文章主要围绕远程工作对员工的情感影响展开，由此可知，D项“居家办公对情绪的影响”可以概括本文的主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选D项。 （24-25高二下·河南商丘·期末）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 【导语】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。 （24-25高二下·江苏南京·期中）The first time my improv (即兴表演) teacher called me to act out a scene, my throat tightened and my vision blurred (模糊). Performing silly scenes in front of others made my anxiety shoot through the roof. Every time I tried to improvise, I froze. I swore everyone could hear my racing heartbeat, and I kept trying to force myself to relax instead of focusing on the scene. For weeks, I fought against my anxiety. I’d get angry at myself for feeling nervous during something “fun”, trying to ignore the butterflies in my stomach. But psychologists now say that approach was wrong — some anxiety can actually be helpful. The Yerkes-Dodson Curve, a well-known psychology concept, explains this. When anxiety is too high, people underperform, because they might be so worried. When it’s too low, they also suffer, because they might be so relaxed. “There’s a middle zone where anxiety becomes useful,” says Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala from the University of Kentucky. “It signals, ‘This matters  — pay attention and prepare.’” Psychologist Dennis-Tiwary writes in her book Future Tense that when her son was diagnosed with a heart condition as a baby, anxiety and worry intensified her efforts to get him help. “Worry pushed me to figure out how to maximize the chances of a successful surgery,” she writes. Her mind racing, she read academic articles about her son’s condition, made lists of questions for his doctors and searched community forums for information. “In the end,” she writes, “it was the worry that helped us get through.” Anxiety can be a form of caring, of our minds highlighting what matters. It tells us that accomplishing our goals will require efforts, and it pushes us to think about what efforts, exactly, we should take. It motivates us to take action. In some studies, people who felt anxious came up with more and better solutions to problems than those who felt calm. In other words, you shouldn’t want to live completely free of anxiety, because you need some anxiety to get things done. 1．How did the author feel when improvising? A．He felt relaxed by focusing on the scene. B．Nervous, he forgot his improv completely. C．With his heart racing, he tried to calm down. D．He felt annoyed at being called to improvise. 2．According to the Yerkes-Dodson Curve, how does anxiety affect one’s performance? A．The higher anxiety is, the better one’s performance is. B．Too low anxiety leads to one’s suffering mental health. C．Balanced anxiety betters one’s attention and preparations. D．A middle zone makes anxiety useful to one’s performance. 3．What does the underlined word “intensified” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Pursued. B．Fueled. C．Concentrated. D．Combined. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．It requires efforts to accomplish our goals. B．Life with anxiety is completely unavoidable. C．Anxiety is always there to help you get projects done. D．Feeling calm can not be an advantage in completing a task. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了适度焦虑具有积极作用，它能提升专注力，也能转化为解决问题的行动力。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Every time I tried to improvise, I froze. I swore everyone could hear my racing heartbeat, and I kept trying to force myself to relax instead of focusing on the scene. (每次我尝试即兴表演时，都会僵住。我发誓所有人都能听到我狂跳的心跳声，而我只是一味强迫自己放松，却没能专注于表演场景)”可知，在即兴表演时，作者的心跳加速，试图让自己冷静下来。故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“When anxiety is too high, people underperform, because they might be so worried. When it’s too low, they also suffer, because they might be so relaxed.(当焦虑过高时，人们表现不佳，因为他们可能太担心了。当它太低时，他们也会受到影响，因为他们可能太放松了。)”、Shannon Sauer-Zavala博士所说的话“There’s a middle zone where anxiety becomes useful (在焦虑情绪中，存在一个‘中间地带’——此时焦虑反而能发挥积极作用)”和“It signals, ‘This matters — pay attention and prepare.’ (它传递着一个信号：‘这件事很重要——要集中注意力，做好准备。’)”可知，耶克斯-多德森压力曲线表明，适度焦虑能提升专注力，让人做好准备，从而优化表现。故选C项。 3．词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文““Worry pushed me to figure out how to maximize the chances of a successful surgery,” she writes. Her mind racing, she read academic articles about her son’s condition, made lists of questions for his doctors and searched community forums for information. “In the end,” she writes, “it was the worry that helped us get through.” (她写道：‘正是这份焦虑，促使我不断思考如何提高手术成功的概率。’她思绪翻涌，研读关于儿子病情的学术论文，向医生列出问题清单，并在社区论坛上搜寻相关信息。她写道，‘最终，正是这份忧虑帮助我们渡过了难关。’)”可知，这份焦虑促使Dennis-Tiwary更努力采取各种行动，来帮助儿子渡过难关，画线词意为“增强，推动”，与Fueled意思相近。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In some studies, people who felt anxious came up with more and better solutions to problems than those who felt calm. In other words, you shouldn’t want to live completely free of anxiety, because you need some anxiety to get things done. (一些研究表明，相比情绪平静者，感到焦虑的人往往能提出更多、更优的解决方案。换言之，我们不应追求完全摆脱焦虑的状态，因为适度的焦虑恰恰是推动事情取得进展的动力)”可知，适度的焦虑可以推动事情发展，其承受者比情绪平静者更能很好地完成任务。由此可知，平静状态在解决问题时可能不具备优势。故选D项。 （24-25高二下·湖北·期中）ADHD is a complex disorder that goes far beyond the stereotypical image(刻板印象) of an overactive child unable to sit still in class. It’s a lifelong condition that affects both children and adults, impacting various aspects of daily life. While its core involves impaired(受损的) mental processes like planning, focusing, and multitasking, an equally critical yet less recognized challenge is emotional dysregulation(失调)—the difficulty in managing and relieving one’s emotional responses, which profoundly impacts work, relationships, and self-esteem. The emotional experience of ADHD is often described as a rollercoaster, characterized by extreme highs and lows that can change rapidly and unpredictably. During the “highs,” individuals may feel an intense surge of energy, creativity, and enthusiasm. They might embark on new projects with uncontrolled optimism, feeling unbeatable and capable of conquering the world. This state of hyper-focus and excitement can be incredibly productive, leading to bursts of creativity and accomplishment. However, these peaks are often followed by equally intense “lows”. The drop into this emotional low can be sudden and confusing. Feelings of disappointment, frustration, and self-doubt may overwhelm the individual, leading to a sense of paralysis or hopelessness. These lows can be caused by various factors, including perceived failures, criticism, or simply the natural decline of the initial excitement. The impact of these emotional fluctuations on daily life and relationships can be profound. At work, the highs might lead to bursts of productivity, while the lows can result in missed deadlines and underperformance. In personal relationships, the intensity of emotions can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. Partners, friends, and family members may struggle to keep up with the rapid mood changes, leading to strain in these relationships. Understanding what ADHD feels like is an ongoing process, not just for those who have it, but for society as a whole. By fostering greater awareness and empathy(共鸣), we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with ADHD to thrive in all aspects of their lives. 1．What is the “rollercoaster” used to illustrate? A．The thrill-seeking nature of ADHD patients. B．The fast shifts between emotional extremes. C．The physical restlessness in classroom settings. D．The medical treatment process for ADHD． 2．What does the underlined word “fluctuations” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Extension. B．Duration. C．Changes. D．Decreases. 3．What does the author advise people to do to help those with ADHD? A．To develop stricter behavioral guidelines. B．To promote medication as the primary solution. C．To focus more research on childhood symptoms. D．To show them more understanding and support. 4．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A personal blog. B．A book review. C．A Philosophy book. D．A Mental Health website. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要说明了注意力缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）是一种复杂的疾病，不仅影响儿童和成人的日常行为，还会导致情绪调节障碍，介绍了其情绪波动的特点以及对生活和人际关系的影响，最后呼吁人们对 ADHD 患者给予更多理解和支持。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段 “The emotional experience of ADHD is often described as a rollercoaster, characterized by extreme highs and lows that can change rapidly and unpredictably.(ADHD 的情绪体验常被描述为坐过山车，其特点是情绪的极高点和极低点会迅速且不可预测地变化)” 可知，“rollercoaster” 是用来描述 ADHD 患者情绪在极端之间快速转换的情况，故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段“At work, the highs might lead to bursts of productivity, while the lows can result in missed deadlines and underperformance. In personal relationships, the intensity of emotions can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.(工作中，情绪高涨可能会带来工作效率的爆发，而情绪低落则会导致错过最后期限和表现不佳。在人际关系中，情绪的强烈程度会导致误解和冲突)” 可知，这里说的是情绪的变化对日常生活和人际关系的影响。“fluctuations” 与 “changes” 意思相近，选项 C（变化）符合文意，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段 “By fostering greater awareness and empathy(共鸣), we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with ADHD to thrive in all aspects of their lives.(通过培养更多的意识和同理心，我们可以为 ADHD 患者创造一个更具包容性和支持性的环境，让他们在生活的各个方面都能茁壮成长)” 可知，作者建议人们对 ADHD 患者表现出更多的理解和支持。故选D。 4．推理判断题。短文主要说明了注意力缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）是一种复杂的疾病，不仅影响儿童和成人的日常行为，还会导致情绪调节障碍，介绍了其情绪波动的特点以及对生活和人际关系的影响，最后呼吁人们对 ADHD 患者给予更多理解和支持。是关于心理健康方面的内容，所以最有可能来自一个心理健康网站。故选D。 （24-25高二下·湖南邵阳·期中）A new study by Japanese researchers concludes that listening to sad music may actually contribute to positive emotions. Researchers say the findings help to explain why people enjoy listening to sad music. Ai Kawakami and the colleagues from Tokyo University of the Arts and the RIKEN Brain Science Institute asked 44 volunteers, including both musicians and non-specialists, to listen to two pieces of sad music and one piece of happy music. Each participant was required to use a set of keywords to rate both his perception of the music and his own emotional state. The sad pieces of music included Glinka’s La Separation, Blumenfeld’s Etude Sur Mer and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. The happy music piece was Granados’s Allegro de Concierto or Tonci Huljic’s Croatian Rhapsody. As reported in the open access journal Frontiers in Psychology, sad music aroused contradictory emotions among the participants. “In general, sad music causes sadness in listeners, and sadness is regarded as an unpleasant emotion. If sad music actually arouses only unpleasant emotions, we would not listen to it,” the researchers wrote in the study. “Music that is regarded as a sad piece actually leads to romantic emotions as well as sad emotions. And people, regardless of their musical training, experience these contradictory emotions when listening to the sad music.” added the researchers. Also, unlike sadness in daily life, sadness experienced through art actually makes us feel pleasant, possibly because the latter does not do an actual threat to our safety. This could help people to deal with their negative emotions in daily life, concluded the authors. “Emotions experienced through music have no direct danger or harm unlike the emotions experienced in everyday life. Therefore, if we suffer from unpleasant emotions in daily life, sad music might be helpful to ease negative emotions.” they added. 1．The author in the passage wants to tell ________ . A．sad music may help us deal with negative emotions B．sad music can leave a person in a negative state C．researchers are devoted to studying music D．emotions play a vital role in our daily life 2．After listening to three pieces of music, ________ . A．the participants explained why they listened to music B．the participants described their feelings about the music C．the participants made a detailed summary of the music D．the participants got a lot of help from the happy music 3．According to the passage, to get rid of your depression, you should listen to ________ . A．Croatian Rhapsody B．Allegro de Concierto C．Moonlight Sonata D．The Blue Danube 4．While listening to the sad music, the participants ________ . A．can experience the less cheerful emotions deeply B．should keep themselves as cool as a cucumber C．can develop both kinds of emotions unconsciously D．should tell the difference between the two types of music 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了听悲伤音乐可能有助于缓解负面情绪。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“A new study by Japanese researchers concludes that listening to sad music may actually contribute to positive emotions. Researchers say the findings help to explain why people enjoy listening to sad music. (日本研究人员的一项新研究得出结论，听悲伤的音乐实际上可能有助于产生积极的情绪。研究人员表示，这些发现有助于解释为什么人们喜欢听悲伤的音乐)”以及最后一段“Therefore, if we suffer from unpleasant emotions in daily life, sad music might be helpful to ease negative emotions. (因此，如果我们在日常生活中遭受不愉快的情绪，悲伤的音乐可能有助于缓解负面情绪)”可知，文章主要想告诉我们听悲伤的音乐可能有助于我们处理负面情绪。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Ai Kawakami and the colleagues from Tokyo University of the Arts and the RIKEN Brain Science Institute asked 44 volunteers, including both musicians and non-specialists, to listen to two pieces of sad music and one piece of happy music. Each participant was required to use a set of keywords to rate both his perception of the music and his own emotional state. (Ai Kawakami和东京艺术大学以及理化学研究所脑科学研究所的同事们邀请了44名志愿者，其中包括音乐家和非专业人士，来聆听两首悲伤的音乐和一首欢快的音乐。每位参与者都被要求使用一组关键词来评价自己对音乐的感知以及自身的情绪状态)”可知，听完三首曲子后，参与者描述了他们对音乐的感受。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The sad pieces of music included Glinka’s La Separation, Blumenfeld’s Etude Sur Mer and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. (悲伤的曲子包括格林卡的《离别》、布鲁门费尔德的《海上练习曲》和贝多芬的《月光奏鸣曲》)”以及最后一段“Therefore, if we suffer from unpleasant emotions in daily life, sad music might be helpful to ease negative emotions. (因此，如果我们在日常生活中遭受不愉快的情绪，悲伤的音乐可能有助于缓解负面情绪)”可知，为了摆脱抑郁，你应该听悲伤的音乐，如《月光奏鸣曲》。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段““Music that is regarded as a sad piece actually leads to romantic emotions as well as sad emotions. And people, regardless of their musical training, experience these contradictory emotions when listening to the sad music.” added the researchers. (“被认为是悲伤曲子的音乐实际上既会导致浪漫的情绪，也会导致悲伤的情绪。而且，无论是否受过音乐训练，人们在听悲伤的音乐时都会体验到这些矛盾的情绪。”研究人员补充道)”可知，在听悲伤的音乐时，参与者会不自觉地产生两种情绪。故选C。 （24-25高二下·江西南昌·期中）If you seek happiness, then you need to know what happiness is for you. I don’t believe there is one universal definition (普遍定义) of happiness. Happiness is a very subjective (主观的) emotion, according to me. Put two people in identical situation: same amount of money, life experiences, etc. and you can be pretty sure that they both wouldn’t feel equally happy or equally sad. I believe this is so because there are two kinds of happiness. There is one kind of happiness, which is kind of universal and then there is the other kind, which is very individual to each one of us. It is this kind of happiness that I find more interesting. The second kind of happiness that I talk about comes from our expectations out of our lives, which vary from person to person. For example, a person who expects a lot out of his or her life may find that happiness is hard to find. They are constantly in search of these things in life, which always seem to elude (逃避) them. Those things may be money or fame or power or any of the other pursuits (追求) that humans have, but it would be likely that such people are less likely to be happy, if their goals are not met. In most cases, even after their goals are met, they don’t find happiness, because they seek more — new goals, new wish lists, and it’s a seemingly never-ending process for them! On the other hand, a person who takes life as it comes along and makes the best of each day is more likely to be happy every day. They have no pressure or goals to occupy their minds and they can achieve happiness from the simple pleasures of everyday life, finding love, making time for the family and kids, seeing their kids grow, etc. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have any expectations at all. You should keep those expectations reasonable and manageable. 1．Which of the following is the author’s opinion according to Paragraph 1? A．Happiness has one universal definition. B．Every individual has his own happiness. C．There are no people who are really happy. D．Happiness means having money and power. 2．What does the underlined part “these things” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to? A．Daily demands. B．Life experiences. C．Ideas about happiness. D．Expectations out of life. 3．Even if their goals are met, some people still don’t feel happy because_________. A．they gave too much for their goals B．they don’t know what happiness is C．they have new goals that need achieving D．they think sadness is a never-ending process 4．The author writes this passage mainly to tell readers_________. A．the definition of happiness B．the importance of happiness C．to enjoy every day to the fullest D．to give up their dreams and be practical 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要介绍的是幸福的主观性以及如何通过合理的期望和享受日常生活来获得真正的幸福。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Happiness is a very subjective (主观的) emotion, according to me. Put two people in identical situation: same amount of money, life experiences, etc. and you can be pretty sure that they both wouldn’t feel equally happy or equally sad. I believe this is so because there are two kinds of happiness. There is one kind of happiness, which is kind of universal and then there is the other kind, which is very individual to each one of us. (在我看来，幸福是一种非常主观的情感。把两个人放在完全相同的情境中：拥有相同的金钱、生活经历等，你几乎可以肯定他们并不会感到同样快乐或同样悲伤。我认为之所以如此，是因为幸福有两种。一种是某种程度上普遍存在的幸福，另一种则是对我们每个人而言都非常个人化的幸福。)”可知，作者明确指出幸福是一种主观情感，并且有两种幸福：一种是普遍的幸福，另一种则是因人而异的个体幸福。由此可知，作者的观点是每个人都有属于自己的幸福。故选B项。 2．词句猜测题。根据划线短语前的“The second kind of happiness that I talk about comes from our expectations out of our lives, which vary from person to person.(我所说的第二种幸福源于我们对生活的期望，而这些期望因人而异。)”可知，作者表明，人们对生活的期望是幸福的起源，结合划线短语所在的句子“For example, a person who expects a lot out of his or her life may find that happiness is hard to find. They are constantly in search of these things in life, which always seem to elude them.(例如，一个对生活期望很高的人可能会发现幸福很难找到。他们不断在生活中寻找这些东西，但这些东西似乎总是逃避他们)”可知，一个对生活期望很高的人可能会发现幸福很难找到，因为他们总是在寻找新的期望。由此可知，“these things”指的是“expectations out of life(对生活的期望)”。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In most cases, even after their goals are met, they don’t find happiness, because they seek more — new goals, new wish lists, and it’s a seemingly never-ending process for them!(在大多数情况下，即使他们的目标实现了，他们仍然找不到幸福，因为他们追求更多——新的目标、新的愿望清单，这似乎是一个永无止境的过程)”可知，这些人不幸福的原因是他们有了新的目标需要实现。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“I believe this is so because there are two kinds of happiness. There is one kind of happiness, which is kind of universal and then there is the other kind, which is very individual to each one of us. It is this kind of happiness that I find more interesting.(我认为之所以如此，是因为幸福有两种。一种是某种程度上普遍存在的幸福，另一种则是对我们每个人而言都非常个人化的幸福。)”可知，作者认为幸福有两种，进而下文围绕幸福的两种类型展开，强调了个人对幸福的不同理解和追求，结合尾段中的“On the other hand, a person who takes life as it comes along and makes the best of each day is more likely to be happy every day. They have no pressure or goals to occupy their minds and they can achieve happiness from the simple pleasures of everyday life, finding love, making time for the family and kids, seeing their kids grow, etc. (另一方面，一个随遇而安并尽力享受每一天的人更有可能每天都感到快乐。他们没有压力或目标来占据他们的思想，他们可以从日常生活的简单快乐中获得幸福，寻找爱情，为家人和孩子腾出时间，看着他们的孩子成长等等)”可知，作者认为追求简单的生活、享受每一天才是真正的幸福之道，由此可知，文章的主要目的是告诉读者要充分享受每一天。故选C项。 （24-25高二下·福建福州·期中）A new study finds younger adults look and feel older on stressful days. “Substantial research tells us stress makes older adults feel their age, or even feel older than they actually are,” says psychology professor Shevaun Neupert, the corresponding author of the new study. “And the literature tells us that when seniors feel older than they actually are, it is associated with many negative health outcomes. However, there is little research examining this issue in younger adults. This work may be particularly timely, as stress researchers are seeing an increase in the amount of stress younger adults are experiencing now.” The study covered 107 younger adults between the ages of 18 and 36, who completed detailed daily surveys for eight continuous days. The surveys were designed to capture how much stress they were experiencing each day, how much control they felt they had over their lives that day, and how old they felt and looked on that day. “The key finding was that on days when study participants reported experiencing higher levels of stress than they normally did, they also reported looking and feeling older,” Neupert says. “However, this was only true on days when study participants also reported feeling that they had less control over their lives than they normally did. Besides, both the levels of stress and the levels of control were relative.” “For one thing, this tells us that the phenomenon of stress making people feel older is not limited to older adults,” Neupert says. “It’s also important because we know that experiencing stress over time can have negative effects and that people generally report increasing levels of stress as they move from young adulthood to midlife. If these young people are already experiencing historically high levels of stress for their age, and that stress is affecting how old they feel, it will be important for us to pay close attention to the markers we use to assess stress-related physical and mental health for this generation.” 1．Why did Neupert carry out the study? A．To fill a gap in existing research. B．To correct previous misunderstandings. C．To improve the living conditions of adults. D．To help seniors to understand younger adults. 2．What research method was mainly used in the study? A．Literature review. B．Scientific observations. C．Survey data analysis. D．Psychological experiments. 3．Which can be inferred from paragraph 3? A．Adults are especially subject to stress. B．Stress impacts depend on perceived control. C．Living an abnormal life makes people look older. D．Being under others’ control can harm one’s health. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．Stress is speeding old people’s aging process B．Stress levels are rising among younger adults C．Wiry younger adults pay attention to their ages D．How younger adults’ perception of stress affects aging 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了一项关于压力如何影响年轻人对自身年龄感知及外貌感受的研究。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, there is little research examining this issue in younger adults. (然而，很少有研究在年轻人身上研究这个问题。)”可知，Neupert开展研究是为了填补现有研究中缺少对年轻人的关注这一空白。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The study covered 107 younger adults between the ages of 18 and 36, who completed detailed daily surveys for eight continuous days. (该研究涵盖了107名年龄在18至36岁之间的年轻人，他们连续八天完成了详细的每日调查。)”可知，研究主要采用了调查数据分析的方法。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“However, this was only true on days when study participants also reported feeling that they had less control over their lives than they normally did. (然而，只有在研究参与者也报告说他们对生活的控制比平时少的日子里，情况才是如此。)”可推知，压力的影响取决于对控制力的感知。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“A new study finds younger adults look and feel older on stressful days. (一项新的研究发现，年轻人在压力大的日子里看起来和感觉都变老了。)”以及后文对这项研究的介绍可知，文章主要讲述了一项关于压力如何影响年轻人对自身年龄感知及外貌感受的研究，所以D选项How younger adults’ perception of stress affects aging (年轻人对压力的感知如何影响衰老)”适合作为文章标题。故选D。 重难语篇提升练 （2025·宁夏石嘴山·模拟预测）Imagine waking up feeling anxious and hopeless. You think, “I’ll never be happy. Nothing I do matters.” The more you focus on these thoughts, the worse you feel. But what’s really going on? Are your thoughts causing your feelings, or is it the other way around? For centuries, people have debated the cause of emotional suffering. Is it childhood trauma (创伤)? A chemical imbalance in the brain? A lack of love and connection? Every school of psychology has its own theory, with hundreds of ideas but little conclusive proof. Over 1,700 years ago, the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus proposed a different theory. He argued that it’s not life events that upset us, but our thoughts about them. This idea became the foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT suggests that if you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel. It’s an exciting claim — but is it true? We decided to test it using data from a new mental health app. In our first study, we analyzed data from 290 testers of the Feeling Great app. Unlike traditional studies that rely on broad, retrospective (回顾性) surveys (asking how you’ve felt over the past two weeks), our app measured users’ negative thoughts and feelings in the here and now, using new, extremely sensitive scales. This distinction is crucial. By tracking moment-to-moment changes, we could test if negative thoughts (e.g., “I’m a failure”) actually cause negative feelings or if it’s the other way around. On average, users who reduced their belief in their negative thought to zero experienced an 87% reduction in seven negative emotions during their first session. Our data strongly supports CBT’s central idea that thoughts shape emotions far more than emotions shape thoughts. To ensure that our findings were solid, we conducted a second independent study with 1,393 users of an AI-enhanced version of the app. The results? Practically identical. Interestingly, with the larger sample size, we did detect a small but statistically significant effect of emotions influencing thoughts — but the effect was barely detectable and far weaker than the impact of thoughts on feelings. This suggests that emotions can sometimes influence thoughts, but the effect is minor in comparison to the power of thoughts to shape emotions. And that’s a discovery Epictetus would have been proud of. 1．What is the central idea of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) discussed in the article? A．Changing how you think can affect how you feel. B．Life events are the main cause of our emotional struggles. C．Childhood trauma is the root cause of emotional distress. D．Emotions shape thoughts more than thoughts shape emotions. 2．What was different about the Feeling Great app study? A．It focused on physical symptoms. B．It tracked thoughts and feelings in real-time. C．It asked users to recall past emotions. D．It tracked emotions over a long period. 3．What did the second study show? A．Users’ emotions were unchanged. B．Emotions greatly affect your thinking. C．Thoughts and emotions are unrelated. D．Thoughts have a stronger effect on emotions. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for this article? A．The Power of Emotions: How They Shape Our Thoughts B．Childhood Trauma and Depression: Unveiling the Connection C．Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Changing How We Think to Feel Better D．What Causes Depression: New Research Confirms Ancient Wisdom 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了认知行为疗法及其科学验证。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段中“CBT suggests that if you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel. (认知行为疗法认为，如果你改变思维方式，就能改变感受方式。)”可知，认知行为疗法的核心观点是改变思维方式可以影响感受方式。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Unlike traditional studies that rely on broad, retrospective (回顾性) surveys (asking how you’ve felt over the past two weeks), our app measured users’ negative thoughts and feelings in the here and now, using new, extremely sensitive scales. (与传统的依赖于广泛、回顾性调查（询问过去两周的感受）的研究不同，我们的应用程序使用新的、极其敏感的量表来测量用户此时此地的负面想法和感受。)”可知，Feeling Great应用程序研究的不同之处在于它实时追踪了想法和感受。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“This suggests that emotions can sometimes influence thoughts, but the effect is minor in comparison to the power of thoughts to shape emotions. (这表明情绪有时会影响想法，但与想法塑造情绪的力量相比，这种影响微不足道。)”可知，第二项研究表明想法对情绪的影响更大。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是结合第三段中“Over 1,700 years ago, the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus proposed a different theory. He argued that it’s not life events that upset us, but our thoughts about them. This idea became the foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT suggests that if you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel. It’s an exciting claim — but is it true? We decided to test it using data from a new mental health app. (1700多年前，希腊斯多葛学派哲学家爱比克泰德提出了一个不同的理论。他认为，让我们心烦意乱的并不是生活事件本身，而是我们对它们的看法。这一观点成为了认知行为疗法（CBT）的基础。CBT认为，如果你改变思维方式，就能改变感受方式。这是一个令人兴奋的说法——但它是真的吗？我们决定利用一款新的心理健康应用程序的数据来验证这一点。)”可知，文章介绍了新研究通过验证认知行为疗法的理论，证实了古老智慧（即思想对情绪的影响）在抑郁症成因中的重要性，D选项“What Causes Depression: New Research Confirms Ancient Wisdom (是什么导致了抑郁症：新研究证实古老智慧)”最符合文章标题。故选D。 （2025·天津和平·三模）Anger is one of the most intense and challenging emotions we experience. It can arise from feelings of injustice, frustration, or perceived threats to our well-being. Whether anger manifests in ourselves or in others, it has the potential to create division, escalate (升级) conflicts, and harm relationships. However, anger does not have to control us. By utilizing compassion — specifically, compassionate reframing — we can transform anger into a deeper understanding and connection. At its core, anger is a reaction to an appraisal — a mental assessment of a situation that threatens something we value. This appraisal determines the intensity: and quality of our emotional response. However, situations themselves do not contain meaning; we assign meaning to them based on our interpretations. When we react in anger, we often view events through a narrow lens, reinforcing negative emotions and rigid perspectives. Reframing is the process of consciously changing our interpretation of an event to reduce negative emotions. Compassionate reframing takes this one step further by integrating compassion — for both ourselves and others — into the way we interpret situations, helping us move away from hostility and resentment toward a mindset of unity and understanding. Compassion has the power to neutralize anger by softening our perspective. It allows us to acknowledge suffering — both our own and that of others — without immediate judgment or retaliation. We can shift our reactions from aggressive to constructive. Consider a common scenario: You are at a restaurant, and the server has not attended to your table for quite some time. A typical reaction might be: “This is ridiculous! We’ve been waiting forever. The service here is terrible!” A compassionate reframe might be: “I don’t like how long this is taking, but I know serving tables is difficult. Maybe they’re short-staffed tonight. At least I can enjoy my time with friends.” Compassionate reframing acknowledges personal discomfort while also extending understanding to the server. It prevents anger from, escalating and creates an opportunity to act with patience and kindness. Rather than reacting defensively or dismissively, we can ask ourselves: What might be causing their anger? How can I respond in a way that acknowledges their emotions without fueling hostility? Anger is an unavoidable part of life, but it does not have to dominate our reactions or relationships. By practicing compassionate reframing, we gain the ability to step back, assess situations with kindness, and respond in ways that promote peace rather than conflict. Whether in personal interactions, professional settings, or moments of frustration with strangers, compassionate reframing offers a powerful tool for transforming anger into understanding. The choice to reframe our perspective not only benefits our emotional well-being but also fosters a world where compassion leads the way in conflict resolution and human connection. 1．Which statement does the author probably agree with on anger? A．Anger should always be contained in social settings. B．Anger’s impact is greater on oneself than on others. C．Compassionate reframing is effective only in specific contexts. D．Anger is a natural response that can be positively channeled. 2．Anger often escalate conflicts due to the fact that ______ . A．people prioritize winning over resolving issues B．fixed interpretations prevent consideration of others C．anger in its nature ruins relationships D．anger is an unavoidable part of life 3．Why is compassionate reframing proposed to conduct according to the passage? A．To reduce negative emotions through a deeper understanding. B．To acknowledge suffering without judgment and development and develop sympathy. C．To rationalize one’s dissatisfaction in challenging situations. D．To minimize the potential of a conflict by controlling emotions. 4．The restaurant scenario illustrates that compassionate reframing can ______ . A．encourage beneficial dialogues instead of confrontation B．decrease the sense of self-awareness during disagreements C．shift focus from personal frustration to others’ circumstances D．validate annoyance as a justified response to the issue 5．The writer’s friend Nathan was driving suddenly another driver cut him off, nearly causing an accident. How shouldn’t he respond? A．He was such an idiot! He could have killed us both! B．I was scared. But maybe he was rushing to a hospital. C．Dangerous! Perhaps he’s a green hand and misjudged the distance. D．I’m grateful I’m safe. Everyone should be careful in the morning rush. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章指出愤怒是常见情绪且会带来负面影响，但可通过富有同情心的重新构建思维方式，将愤怒转化为理解，促进和平解决冲突。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“It can arise from feelings of injustice, frustration, or perceived threats to our well-being.(它可能来自于不公平的感觉、沮丧或对我们幸福的威胁)”和“However, anger does not have to control us. By utilizing compassion — specifically, compassionate reframing — we can transform anger into a deeper understanding and connection.(然而，愤怒不一定非要控制我们。通过运用同情心——具体来说，富有同情心的重新构建思维方式——我们可以将愤怒转化为更深刻的理解和联系)”可知，愤怒是一种自然反应，并且可以被积极地引导。由此可推断，作者可能同意“愤怒是一种可以被积极引导的自然反应”这一观点。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“When we react in anger, we often view events through a narrow lens, reinforcing negative emotions and rigid perspectives.(当我们愤怒地做出反应时，我们常常以狭隘的视角看待事件，强化负面情绪和僵化的观点)”可知，愤怒会强化负面情绪和僵化的观点，让人们以狭隘的视角看待事件，常常会升级冲突，因为这种固定的解读方式使人们无法考虑他人。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Reframing is the process of consciously changing our interpretation of an event to reduce negative emotions. Compassionate reframing takes this one step further by integrating compassion — for both ourselves and others — into the way we interpret situations, helping us move away from hostility and resentment toward a mindset of unity and understanding.(重新构建思维方式是有意识地改变我们对事件的解读以减少负面情绪的过程。富有同情心的重新构建思维方式更进一步，将对自己和他人的同情心融入到我们解读情况的方式中，帮助我们从敌意和怨恨转向团结和理解的心态)”可知，提出富有同情心的重新构建思维方式是为了将对自己和他人的同情心融入到我们解读情况的方式中，通过更深刻的理解来减少负面情绪。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Consider a common scenario: You are at a restaurant, and the server has not attended to your table for quite some time. A typical reaction might be: ‘This is ridiculous! We’ve been waiting forever. The service here is terrible!’ A compassionate reframe might be: ‘I don’t like how long this is taking, but I know serving tables is difficult. Maybe they’re short staffed tonight. At least I can enjoy my time with friends.’(考虑一个常见的场景：你在一家餐馆，服务员很久都没有照顾你的桌子。一个典型的反应可能是：‘这太荒谬了!我们等了好久了。这里的服务太差了!’一个富有同情心的重新构建思维方式可能是：‘我不喜欢等这么久，但我知道服务顾客很困难。也许他们今晚人手不足。至少我可以和朋友们享受时光。’)”可知，餐馆场景说明了富有同情心的重新构建思维方式可以将注意力从个人的沮丧转移到他人的处境上。故选C项。 5．推理判断题。根据第四段“Compassionate reframing acknowledges personal discomfort while also extending understanding to the server. It prevents anger from escalating and creates an opportunity to act with patience and kindness.(富有同情心的重新构建思维方式在承认个人不适的同时，也对他人表示理解。它能防止愤怒升级，并创造一个以耐心和善意行事的机会)”可知，富有同情心的重新构建思维方式能将愤怒转化为理解，避免冲突升级。A选项“He was such an idiot! He could have killed us both!(他真是个白痴!他差点害死我们两个!)”表达的是愤怒和指责，没有运用富有同情心的重新构建思维方式，不利于和平解决问题；而B选项“也许他正赶着去医院”、C选项“可能他是个新手，误判了距离”、D选项“我很感激我安全了。每个人在早高峰都应该小心”都体现了理解和包容。所以不应该像A项那样回应。故选A项。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 1 Laugh out loud! 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 1 Laugh out loud!单元话题：情感与情绪 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 （24-25高二下·重庆·期末）Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person’s makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and “people skills.” Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence. We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person. Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people expediently in everyday life. Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction. 1．What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence? A．It can be measured by an IQ test. B．It helps to exercise a person’s mind. C．It includes a set of emotional skills. D．It refers to a person’s positive qualities. 2．Why does the author mention “doctor” and “cheater” in paragraph 2? A．To explain a rule. B．To clarify a concept. C．To present a fact. D．To make a prediction. 3．What does the underlined word “expediently” mean in paragraph 3? A．Adaptively. B．Sincerely. C．Doubtfully. D．Terribly. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence? A．Its appeal to the public. B．Expectations for future studies. C．Its practical application. D．Scientists with new perspectives. （24-25高二下·云南曲靖·期末）Remote work has become increasingly common, but does it truly improve employees’ well-being? According to a recent Gallup report based on a global survey, fully remote workers may be more engaged in their tasks, yet they often experience stronger negative emotions. Researchers divided workers into four categories: those who always work remotely; those with hybrid (混合的) arrangements (splitting time between home and office); those based in an office but free to work remotely; and those who must remain in an office at all times. The study found that 31% of fully remote employees reported feeling engaged — meaning they were interested in and focused on their work — whereas only 19% of office-only workers felt similarly. Despite higher engagement, fully remote workers reported more frequent stress: 45% said they often felt tense, compared to a lower proportion among office-based staff. Hybrid workers showed similar stress levels (46%). Moreover, at least one-quarter of remote workers admitted to feelings of anger, loneliness, or sadness — emotions less commonly reported by those working entirely on-site. Researcher Ryan Pendell suggests two main reasons for these findings. First, remote workers miss the informal interactions — chatting by the coffee machine or eating lunch together — that foster a sense of connection and reduce stress. Second, working from home demands self-management of time and tasks; constant online meetings and messaging can intensify pressure and blur work-life boundaries. Pendell emphasizes that companies must address the emotional needs of all employees, whether they work from home or in an office. While remote work can boost focus and flexibility, organizations should offer social support, clear guidelines for time management, and opportunities for in-person collaboration (合作). Only by balancing productivity with well-being can businesses ensure long-term success and a truly satisfied workforce. For example, companies might organize regular virtual coffee breaks, and schedule occasional in-person gatherings. Encouraging employees to set clear work hours and take regular breaks also helps reduce burnout. By combining structured support programs with flexible policies, businesses can create a work environment that fosters engagement, protects mental health, and sustains productivity. 1．What did the research find about the employees working entirely from home? A．They focus more on tasks but feel worse emotionally. B．They feel much more stressed than hybrid workers. C．They value flexibility more than teamwork. D．They have lower stress than office staff. 2．Which employee group is reported the least work engagement? A．Those allowed flexibility to work off-site. B．Those managing tasks remotely. C．Those required to work at an office. D．Those dividing time between home and workplace. 3．What does the underlined word “blur” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Clarify. B．Confuse. C．Separate. D．Define. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．How to Manage a Remote Team B．The Rise of Digital Communication C．Office vs. Home: a Productivity Comparison D．The Emotional Impact of Working from Home （24-25高二下·河南商丘·期末）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. （24-25高二下·江苏南京·期中）The first time my improv (即兴表演) teacher called me to act out a scene, my throat tightened and my vision blurred (模糊). Performing silly scenes in front of others made my anxiety shoot through the roof. Every time I tried to improvise, I froze. I swore everyone could hear my racing heartbeat, and I kept trying to force myself to relax instead of focusing on the scene. For weeks, I fought against my anxiety. I’d get angry at myself for feeling nervous during something “fun”, trying to ignore the butterflies in my stomach. But psychologists now say that approach was wrong — some anxiety can actually be helpful. The Yerkes-Dodson Curve, a well-known psychology concept, explains this. When anxiety is too high, people underperform, because they might be so worried. When it’s too low, they also suffer, because they might be so relaxed. “There’s a middle zone where anxiety becomes useful,” says Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala from the University of Kentucky. “It signals, ‘This matters  — pay attention and prepare.’” Psychologist Dennis-Tiwary writes in her book Future Tense that when her son was diagnosed with a heart condition as a baby, anxiety and worry intensified her efforts to get him help. “Worry pushed me to figure out how to maximize the chances of a successful surgery,” she writes. Her mind racing, she read academic articles about her son’s condition, made lists of questions for his doctors and searched community forums for information. “In the end,” she writes, “it was the worry that helped us get through.” Anxiety can be a form of caring, of our minds highlighting what matters. It tells us that accomplishing our goals will require efforts, and it pushes us to think about what efforts, exactly, we should take. It motivates us to take action. In some studies, people who felt anxious came up with more and better solutions to problems than those who felt calm. In other words, you shouldn’t want to live completely free of anxiety, because you need some anxiety to get things done. 1．How did the author feel when improvising? A．He felt relaxed by focusing on the scene. B．Nervous, he forgot his improv completely. C．With his heart racing, he tried to calm down. D．He felt annoyed at being called to improvise. 2．According to the Yerkes-Dodson Curve, how does anxiety affect one’s performance? A．The higher anxiety is, the better one’s performance is. B．Too low anxiety leads to one’s suffering mental health. C．Balanced anxiety betters one’s attention and preparations. D．A middle zone makes anxiety useful to one’s performance. 3．What does the underlined word “intensified” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Pursued. B．Fueled. C．Concentrated. D．Combined. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．It requires efforts to accomplish our goals. B．Life with anxiety is completely unavoidable. C．Anxiety is always there to help you get projects done. D．Feeling calm can not be an advantage in completing a task. （24-25高二下·湖北·期中）ADHD is a complex disorder that goes far beyond the stereotypical image(刻板印象) of an overactive child unable to sit still in class. It’s a lifelong condition that affects both children and adults, impacting various aspects of daily life. While its core involves impaired(受损的) mental processes like planning, focusing, and multitasking, an equally critical yet less recognized challenge is emotional dysregulation(失调)—the difficulty in managing and relieving one’s emotional responses, which profoundly impacts work, relationships, and self-esteem. The emotional experience of ADHD is often described as a rollercoaster, characterized by extreme highs and lows that can change rapidly and unpredictably. During the “highs,” individuals may feel an intense surge of energy, creativity, and enthusiasm. They might embark on new projects with uncontrolled optimism, feeling unbeatable and capable of conquering the world. This state of hyper-focus and excitement can be incredibly productive, leading to bursts of creativity and accomplishment. However, these peaks are often followed by equally intense “lows”. The drop into this emotional low can be sudden and confusing. Feelings of disappointment, frustration, and self-doubt may overwhelm the individual, leading to a sense of paralysis or hopelessness. These lows can be caused by various factors, including perceived failures, criticism, or simply the natural decline of the initial excitement. The impact of these emotional fluctuations on daily life and relationships can be profound. At work, the highs might lead to bursts of productivity, while the lows can result in missed deadlines and underperformance. In personal relationships, the intensity of emotions can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. Partners, friends, and family members may struggle to keep up with the rapid mood changes, leading to strain in these relationships. Understanding what ADHD feels like is an ongoing process, not just for those who have it, but for society as a whole. By fostering greater awareness and empathy(共鸣), we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with ADHD to thrive in all aspects of their lives. 1．What is the “rollercoaster” used to illustrate? A．The thrill-seeking nature of ADHD patients. B．The fast shifts between emotional extremes. C．The physical restlessness in classroom settings. D．The medical treatment process for ADHD． 2．What does the underlined word “fluctuations” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Extension. B．Duration. C．Changes. D．Decreases. 3．What does the author advise people to do to help those with ADHD? A．To develop stricter behavioral guidelines. B．To promote medication as the primary solution. C．To focus more research on childhood symptoms. D．To show them more understanding and support. 4．Where is the text probably taken from? A．A personal blog. B．A book review. C．A Philosophy book. D．A Mental Health website. （24-25高二下·湖南邵阳·期中）A new study by Japanese researchers concludes that listening to sad music may actually contribute to positive emotions. Researchers say the findings help to explain why people enjoy listening to sad music. Ai Kawakami and the colleagues from Tokyo University of the Arts and the RIKEN Brain Science Institute asked 44 volunteers, including both musicians and non-specialists, to listen to two pieces of sad music and one piece of happy music. Each participant was required to use a set of keywords to rate both his perception of the music and his own emotional state. The sad pieces of music included Glinka’s La Separation, Blumenfeld’s Etude Sur Mer and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. The happy music piece was Granados’s Allegro de Concierto or Tonci Huljic’s Croatian Rhapsody. As reported in the open access journal Frontiers in Psychology, sad music aroused contradictory emotions among the participants. “In general, sad music causes sadness in listeners, and sadness is regarded as an unpleasant emotion. If sad music actually arouses only unpleasant emotions, we would not listen to it,” the researchers wrote in the study. “Music that is regarded as a sad piece actually leads to romantic emotions as well as sad emotions. And people, regardless of their musical training, experience these contradictory emotions when listening to the sad music.” added the researchers. Also, unlike sadness in daily life, sadness experienced through art actually makes us feel pleasant, possibly because the latter does not do an actual threat to our safety. This could help people to deal with their negative emotions in daily life, concluded the authors. “Emotions experienced through music have no direct danger or harm unlike the emotions experienced in everyday life. Therefore, if we suffer from unpleasant emotions in daily life, sad music might be helpful to ease negative emotions.” they added. 1．The author in the passage wants to tell ________ . A．sad music may help us deal with negative emotions B．sad music can leave a person in a negative state C．researchers are devoted to studying music D．emotions play a vital role in our daily life 2．After listening to three pieces of music, ________ . A．the participants explained why they listened to music B．the participants described their feelings about the music C．the participants made a detailed summary of the music D．the participants got a lot of help from the happy music 3．According to the passage, to get rid of your depression, you should listen to ________ . A．Croatian Rhapsody B．Allegro de Concierto C．Moonlight Sonata D．The Blue Danube 4．While listening to the sad music, the participants ________ . A．can experience the less cheerful emotions deeply B．should keep themselves as cool as a cucumber C．can develop both kinds of emotions unconsciously D．should tell the difference between the two types of music （24-25高二下·江西南昌·期中）If you seek happiness, then you need to know what happiness is for you. I don’t believe there is one universal definition (普遍定义) of happiness. Happiness is a very subjective (主观的) emotion, according to me. Put two people in identical situation: same amount of money, life experiences, etc. and you can be pretty sure that they both wouldn’t feel equally happy or equally sad. I believe this is so because there are two kinds of happiness. There is one kind of happiness, which is kind of universal and then there is the other kind, which is very individual to each one of us. It is this kind of happiness that I find more interesting. The second kind of happiness that I talk about comes from our expectations out of our lives, which vary from person to person. For example, a person who expects a lot out of his or her life may find that happiness is hard to find. They are constantly in search of these things in life, which always seem to elude (逃避) them. Those things may be money or fame or power or any of the other pursuits (追求) that humans have, but it would be likely that such people are less likely to be happy, if their goals are not met. In most cases, even after their goals are met, they don’t find happiness, because they seek more — new goals, new wish lists, and it’s a seemingly never-ending process for them! On the other hand, a person who takes life as it comes along and makes the best of each day is more likely to be happy every day. They have no pressure or goals to occupy their minds and they can achieve happiness from the simple pleasures of everyday life, finding love, making time for the family and kids, seeing their kids grow, etc. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have any expectations at all. You should keep those expectations reasonable and manageable. 1．Which of the following is the author’s opinion according to Paragraph 1? A．Happiness has one universal definition. B．Every individual has his own happiness. C．There are no people who are really happy. D．Happiness means having money and power. 2．What does the underlined part “these things” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to? A．Daily demands. B．Life experiences. C．Ideas about happiness. D．Expectations out of life. 3．Even if their goals are met, some people still don’t feel happy because_________. A．they gave too much for their goals B．they don’t know what happiness is C．they have new goals that need achieving D．they think sadness is a never-ending process 4．The author writes this passage mainly to tell readers_________. A．the definition of happiness B．the importance of happiness C．to enjoy every day to the fullest D．to give up their dreams and be practical （24-25高二下·福建福州·期中）A new study finds younger adults look and feel older on stressful days. “Substantial research tells us stress makes older adults feel their age, or even feel older than they actually are,” says psychology professor Shevaun Neupert, the corresponding author of the new study. “And the literature tells us that when seniors feel older than they actually are, it is associated with many negative health outcomes. However, there is little research examining this issue in younger adults. This work may be particularly timely, as stress researchers are seeing an increase in the amount of stress younger adults are experiencing now.” The study covered 107 younger adults between the ages of 18 and 36, who completed detailed daily surveys for eight continuous days. The surveys were designed to capture how much stress they were experiencing each day, how much control they felt they had over their lives that day, and how old they felt and looked on that day. “The key finding was that on days when study participants reported experiencing higher levels of stress than they normally did, they also reported looking and feeling older,” Neupert says. “However, this was only true on days when study participants also reported feeling that they had less control over their lives than they normally did. Besides, both the levels of stress and the levels of control were relative.” “For one thing, this tells us that the phenomenon of stress making people feel older is not limited to older adults,” Neupert says. “It’s also important because we know that experiencing stress over time can have negative effects and that people generally report increasing levels of stress as they move from young adulthood to midlife. If these young people are already experiencing historically high levels of stress for their age, and that stress is affecting how old they feel, it will be important for us to pay close attention to the markers we use to assess stress-related physical and mental health for this generation.” 1．Why did Neupert carry out the study? A．To fill a gap in existing research. B．To correct previous misunderstandings. C．To improve the living conditions of adults. D．To help seniors to understand younger adults. 2．What research method was mainly used in the study? A．Literature review. B．Scientific observations. C．Survey data analysis. D．Psychological experiments. 3．Which can be inferred from paragraph 3? A．Adults are especially subject to stress. B．Stress impacts depend on perceived control. C．Living an abnormal life makes people look older. D．Being under others’ control can harm one’s health. 4．Which can be a suitable title for the text? A．Stress is speeding old people’s aging process B．Stress levels are rising among younger adults C．Wiry younger adults pay attention to their ages D．How younger adults’ perception of stress affects aging 重难语篇提升练 （2025·宁夏石嘴山·模拟预测）Imagine waking up feeling anxious and hopeless. You think, “I’ll never be happy. Nothing I do matters.” The more you focus on these thoughts, the worse you feel. But what’s really going on? Are your thoughts causing your feelings, or is it the other way around? For centuries, people have debated the cause of emotional suffering. Is it childhood trauma (创伤)? A chemical imbalance in the brain? A lack of love and connection? Every school of psychology has its own theory, with hundreds of ideas but little conclusive proof. Over 1,700 years ago, the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus proposed a different theory. He argued that it’s not life events that upset us, but our thoughts about them. This idea became the foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT suggests that if you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel. It’s an exciting claim — but is it true? We decided to test it using data from a new mental health app. In our first study, we analyzed data from 290 testers of the Feeling Great app. Unlike traditional studies that rely on broad, retrospective (回顾性) surveys (asking how you’ve felt over the past two weeks), our app measured users’ negative thoughts and feelings in the here and now, using new, extremely sensitive scales. This distinction is crucial. By tracking moment-to-moment changes, we could test if negative thoughts (e.g., “I’m a failure”) actually cause negative feelings or if it’s the other way around. On average, users who reduced their belief in their negative thought to zero experienced an 87% reduction in seven negative emotions during their first session. Our data strongly supports CBT’s central idea that thoughts shape emotions far more than emotions shape thoughts. To ensure that our findings were solid, we conducted a second independent study with 1,393 users of an AI-enhanced version of the app. The results? Practically identical. Interestingly, with the larger sample size, we did detect a small but statistically significant effect of emotions influencing thoughts — but the effect was barely detectable and far weaker than the impact of thoughts on feelings. This suggests that emotions can sometimes influence thoughts, but the effect is minor in comparison to the power of thoughts to shape emotions. And that’s a discovery Epictetus would have been proud of. 1．What is the central idea of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) discussed in the article? A．Changing how you think can affect how you feel. B．Life events are the main cause of our emotional struggles. C．Childhood trauma is the root cause of emotional distress. D．Emotions shape thoughts more than thoughts shape emotions. 2．What was different about the Feeling Great app study? A．It focused on physical symptoms. B．It tracked thoughts and feelings in real-time. C．It asked users to recall past emotions. D．It tracked emotions over a long period. 3．What did the second study show? A．Users’ emotions were unchanged. B．Emotions greatly affect your thinking. C．Thoughts and emotions are unrelated. D．Thoughts have a stronger effect on emotions. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for this article? A．The Power of Emotions: How They Shape Our Thoughts B．Childhood Trauma and Depression: Unveiling the Connection C．Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Changing How We Think to Feel Better D．What Causes Depression: New Research Confirms Ancient Wisdom （2025·天津和平·三模）Anger is one of the most intense and challenging emotions we experience. It can arise from feelings of injustice, frustration, or perceived threats to our well-being. Whether anger manifests in ourselves or in others, it has the potential to create division, escalate (升级) conflicts, and harm relationships. However, anger does not have to control us. By utilizing compassion — specifically, compassionate reframing — we can transform anger into a deeper understanding and connection. At its core, anger is a reaction to an appraisal — a mental assessment of a situation that threatens something we value. This appraisal determines the intensity: and quality of our emotional response. However, situations themselves do not contain meaning; we assign meaning to them based on our interpretations. When we react in anger, we often view events through a narrow lens, reinforcing negative emotions and rigid perspectives. Reframing is the process of consciously changing our interpretation of an event to reduce negative emotions. Compassionate reframing takes this one step further by integrating compassion — for both ourselves and others — into the way we interpret situations, helping us move away from hostility and resentment toward a mindset of unity and understanding. Compassion has the power to neutralize anger by softening our perspective. It allows us to acknowledge suffering — both our own and that of others — without immediate judgment or retaliation. We can shift our reactions from aggressive to constructive. Consider a common scenario: You are at a restaurant, and the server has not attended to your table for quite some time. A typical reaction might be: “This is ridiculous! We’ve been waiting forever. The service here is terrible!” A compassionate reframe might be: “I don’t like how long this is taking, but I know serving tables is difficult. Maybe they’re short-staffed tonight. At least I can enjoy my time with friends.” Compassionate reframing acknowledges personal discomfort while also extending understanding to the server. It prevents anger from, escalating and creates an opportunity to act with patience and kindness. Rather than reacting defensively or dismissively, we can ask ourselves: What might be causing their anger? How can I respond in a way that acknowledges their emotions without fueling hostility? Anger is an unavoidable part of life, but it does not have to dominate our reactions or relationships. By practicing compassionate reframing, we gain the ability to step back, assess situations with kindness, and respond in ways that promote peace rather than conflict. Whether in personal interactions, professional settings, or moments of frustration with strangers, compassionate reframing offers a powerful tool for transforming anger into understanding. The choice to reframe our perspective not only benefits our emotional well-being but also fosters a world where compassion leads the way in conflict resolution and human connection. 1．Which statement does the author probably agree with on anger? A．Anger should always be contained in social settings. B．Anger’s impact is greater on oneself than on others. C．Compassionate reframing is effective only in specific contexts. D．Anger is a natural response that can be positively channeled. 2．Anger often escalate conflicts due to the fact that ______ . A．people prioritize winning over resolving issues B．fixed interpretations prevent consideration of others C．anger in its nature ruins relationships D．anger is an unavoidable part of life 3．Why is compassionate reframing proposed to conduct according to the passage? A．To reduce negative emotions through a deeper understanding. B．To acknowledge suffering without judgment and development and develop sympathy. C．To rationalize one’s dissatisfaction in challenging situations. D．To minimize the potential of a conflict by controlling emotions. 4．The restaurant scenario illustrates that compassionate reframing can ______ . A．encourage beneficial dialogues instead of confrontation B．decrease the sense of self-awareness during disagreements C．shift focus from personal frustration to others’ circumstances D．validate annoyance as a justified response to the issue 5．The writer’s friend Nathan was driving suddenly another driver cut him off, nearly causing an accident. How shouldn’t he respond? A．He was such an idiot! He could have killed us both! B．I was scared. But maybe he was rushing to a hospital. C．Dangerous! Perhaps he’s a green hand and misjudged the distance. D．I’m grateful I’m safe. Everyone should be careful in the morning rush. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$