基于高考外刊源文设计单元主题作业 --语言与沟通-2026届高三英语二轮复习专项

基于高考外刊源文设计单元主题作业 ——语言与沟通 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A View small talk as a chance, not a bother. Think about all the friendships that started with light talk or the job chances that came from people you knew a little. Small talk can grow into something more important. While these talks can sometimes feel uncomfortable, Gillian Sandstrom, a teacher who studies kindness at the University of Sussex, found in her work that most first conversations with strangers actually go well. Georgie Nightingall, who studies how people connect, says small talk is a way to build trust, learn about others, and grow your curiosity. "Being truly curious always helps," she says. Common small talk often follows set patterns: talking about the weather, traffic, or asking "How are you?" People often give short answers without much thought. Instead, try asking questions about things you like. For example, ask the coffee maker at your local cafe about their favorite drink. Or, instead of a question, try starting with a simple statement like, "This line is very long," or, "Your dog is so cute." This can be a good way to start a chat. Starting a talk is easier when you share a common interest. For example, if you see someone wearing a shirt from your old school, you can mention it. If you see someone in a Taylor Swift shirt and you like her too, you can talk about that. Or, if someone has a water bottle from a famous park, you could share a story about hiking there. If the chat becomes boring, you can gently change the subject or ask a different question. If the talk does not move forward after a few tries, it is okay to stop. At a social event, you can politely say you need to go. On a bus or train with a stranger, you can simply end the light talk. The goal is to be open to connection without pressure. 1. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To list the disadvantages of small talk. B. To introduce the positive views on small talk. C. To explain why small talk is often annoying. D. To compare different research findings on small talk. 2. What is suggested to improve small talk? A. Always start with common topics like the weather. B. Ask questions related to your own interests. C. Avoid making statements and only ask questions. D. Wait for others to begin the conversation. 3. The examples in paragraph 3 (Taylor Swift shirt, water bottle) are used to show ______. A. the importance of wearing fashionable items B. how to guess a stranger's hobbies correctly C. a useful way to find a shared interest to start a chat D. why talking to strangers on public transit is difficult 4. What should you do if a small talk doesn't go well after several tries? A. Keep trying with more personal questions. B. Change the topic immediately and forcefully. C. Feel free to end the conversation politely. D. Blame yourself for the failure. 答案与解析 1. 答案：B 解析：第一段主要目的是介绍对small talk的积极看法。段首提出"应将small talk视为机会而非烦恼"，接着指出其可能发展成友谊或工作机会，并引用两位研究人员的发现：与陌生人的初次交谈通常顺利，且small talk能建立信任、激发好奇心。因此B项正确。A、C项与段落主旨相反，D项"比较不同研究发现"并非该段重点。 2. 答案：B 解析：根据第二段内容，作者建议避免千篇一律的寒暄模式（如谈论天气），转而"尝试询问你感兴趣的事物相关的问题（try asking questions about things you like）"，并举例询问咖啡师喜爱的饮品。因此B项正确。A项是作者建议避免的做法；C项与文中"尝试以陈述句而非疑问句开头"的建议相悖；D项未提及。 3. 答案：C 解析：第三段首句是主题句："当你们有共同兴趣时，开启谈话会更容易（Starting a talk is easier when you share a common interest）"。随后列举"泰勒·斯威夫特T恤"和"国家公园水杯"的例子，具体说明如何通过观察到的共同兴趣来开启对话。因此C项正确。A、B项歪曲了例子作用，D项与例子支持的"使交谈更容易"的观点相反。 4. 答案：C 解析：根据最后一段，如果几次尝试后对话仍无进展，可以停止交谈。在社交场合可礼貌离开，在公共交通中则可直接结束闲谈（...you can politely say you need to go... you can simply end the light talk）。因此C项正确。A项"继续尝试"与原文建议不符；B项"立即强行转变话题"过于绝对，文中建议是"自然地转变话题"；D项"责备自己"未提及。 B Names are a rare phenomenon in the animal kingdom, and the few species that use them, such as parrots and dolphins, mimic a sound first made by the recipient. Bottlenose dolphins, for example, broadcast their own signature whistle, which others repeat when addressing them. Elephants seem to do something different: They use arbitrary vocal labels that have nothing to do with sounds or physical properties of the listener. "We thought this was unique to people, " says study co-author George Wittemyer, a biology professor at Colorado State University and chairperson of Save the Elephants' scientific board. In all, the team analyzed data from 101 African savanna elephants making 469 separate calls to 117 recipients. The scientists focused on contact, greeting, and caregiving rumbles, which elephants use when initiating contact with an unseen family member, approaching another in touching distance, and nurturing a calf. "Our data suggest that, unlike human names, where the name itself accounts for most of the variation in the utterance, elephant names account for only a small portion of the variation in the call, " says study leader Mickey Pardo, a Colorado State University postdoctoral fellow. Though researchers don't know how a name is encoded in a call, this study indicates it is there. The researchers also conducted field experiments, playing back multiple recordings to the study elephants, with some originally addressed to them and others from the same caller that were not. The findings revealed dramatic reactions, showing that elephants do recognize their own "name, " and respond to it, Pardo says. "We're really in early stages to try and decipher what's going on, " Wittemyer says. "This study opens a door into how their mind works, " Wittemyer adds. "We're making a step to understanding them better, and maybe that will help us live with them better." 1. How do elephants' naming methods differ from those of dolphins? A. Elephants use longer calls than dolphins do. B. Elephant names are not copies of the receiver's own sound. C. Dolphin names change more often than elephant names. D. Only elephants use names for caregiving. 2. What does the word "arbitrary" (paragraph 2) most likely mean in the context? A. Clear and loud. B. Random and not imitative. C. Old and traditional. D. Complex and musical. 3. What can be inferred from the field experiments? A. Elephants responded similarly to all calls from familiar individuals. B. The experiments proved that elephants have a language similar to humans. C. The elephants showed stronger reactions to calls that were meant for them. D. Researchers have fully understood how names are encoded in the calls. 4. What is the main purpose of the research in the passage? A. To compare the intelligence of elephants and dolphins. B. To explain why elephants need to communicate over long distances. C. To present findings on a unique aspect of elephant communication. D. To call for immediate action to protect African savanna elephants. 答案与解析 1. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段，海豚等动物命名时会模仿被呼叫者自己发出的声音（"mimic a sound first made by the recipient"），而第二段指出大象使用的命名声音与被呼叫者的声音或身体特征无关（"have nothing to do with sounds or physical properties of the listener"）。因此，两者的主要区别在于大象的名字不是对接收者声音的模仿。故B选项正确。 2. 答案：B 解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段上下文，"arbitrary vocal labels"用来描述大象的命名方式，并且后面紧接着解释"that have nothing to do with sounds or physical properties of the listener"（与被呼叫者的声音或身体特征无关）。这说明这种标签不是基于模仿或特定规则，而是随意、非模仿性的。故B选项（Random and not imitative）最符合语境。 3. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第三段，实验播放了原本呼叫该大象的录音和来自同一呼叫者但非呼叫该大象的录音。倒数第二段指出，结果显示了大象有"dramatic reactions"，并且能识别和回应自己的"名字"。由此可以推断，大象对自己名字的呼叫（即原本呼叫它们的录音）反应更强烈。故C选项正确。 4. 答案：C 解析：主旨大意题。通览全文，文章主要介绍了一项关于大象如何使用与个体特征无关的特定声音标签（即"名字"）来呼叫彼此的研究，包括研究的发现、实验方法以及意义。文章开头通过与其他动物对比引出大象命名的独特性，结尾也点明这项研究有助于理解大象的思维。因此，文章的主要目的是介绍关于大象交流独特性的研究发现。故C选项正确。A、B、D选项内容文中虽有提及或隐含，但均非文章核心主旨。 C With each turn of the news, it can be confusing how people hold different political views. Often, the first thought is to push one's own opinion or talk only about safe topics. However, a third choice involves curious exploration. Studies on how brain activity matches or differs during talk suggest that trying to persuade may not be the best method. Instead, an open mind, allowing many ideas and learning from others' lives, may be more fun and useful. Scientists have found brain synchrony(同步), where activity in similar areas rises and falls at similar times across people. This synchrony shows a shared understanding of an experience, like a story. These ideas apply to news and political content. News sources with strong political views shape what people expect, leading to different brain responses to new stories. Research shows that people's brain activity in social and emotional areas matches others in their own political group more than those in opposing groups. While synchrony might seem needed for agreement, brain scan studies of real conversations add complexity. Studies find that the most enjoyable talks are not those where brain activity stays perfectly matched. Strangers usually increase brain synchrony slowly, while friends start more in sync but then show differences in areas that handle social exchanges. Friends discuss more subjects and enjoy talking more. Some stranger pairs follow this pattern by using early synchrony as a base to explore more ideas, leading to greater enjoyment. Similar interesting results come from talks about different opinions. When people discussed policy issues aiming to compromise, their conversations included broader exploration of topics and thoughts, finally reaching more agreement. On the other hand, those aiming to persuade explored less and were less successful in finding common ground. These findings show that being open, curious, and ready to explore in conversations can create more productive and enjoyable exchanges across differences. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The benefits of political persuasion in news media. B. The role of brain synchrony in achieving harmony. C. How open and curious exploration improves conversations across divides. D. The differences between friends and strangers in brain activity. 2. what did studies find about brain synchrony in friends' conversations? A. Friends maintain perfect brain synchrony throughout. B. Friends start with more synchrony but then show divergence. C. Friends have less synchrony than strangers. D. Friends' synchrony decreases enjoyment. 3. What can be inferred from the research? A. Persuasion leads to more topics explored. B. Compromise results in less agreement. C. Compromise encourages broader exploration and more agreement. D. Persuasion is more enjoyable for all participants. 4. What does the author suggest is the best approach to discussing differing opinions? A. Sticking to safe topics to avoid conflict. B. Pushing one's own viewpoint firmly. C. Using brain scans to monitor synchrony. D. Being open, curious, and exploratory. 答案与解析 1. 答案C：解析：文章主旨围绕开放和好奇的探索如何改善跨分歧的对话。文章开头提到“a third choice involves curious exploration”，结尾总结“being open, curious, and ready to explore... can create more productive and enjoyable exchanges across differences”，强调这一核心观点。其他选项只是细节，并非主旨。 2. 答案B：解析：文章第三段明确说明“friends start more in sync but then show differences in areas that handle social exchanges”，即朋友开始时更同步，但随后在社交处理区域出现差异。选项B准确复现了这一发现。选项A、C、D与原文内容不符。 3. 答案C：解析：文章第四段指出，当人们以妥协为目标讨论政策问题时，“their conversations included broader exploration of topics and thoughts, finally reaching more agreement”，即妥协鼓励了更广泛的探索并达成更多共识。因此可推断出选项C。选项A、B、D与原文相反。 4. 答案D：解析：作者在文章开头和结尾都建议采用开放、好奇和探索的态度。例如，开头说“an open mind... may be more fun and useful”，结尾说“These findings show that being open, curious, and ready to explore...”。其他选项是文章提到的其他方法，但并非作者推荐的最佳方式。 D Research over the past 40 years shows that expressing feelings about stressful events can greatly improve health. Writing or talking about difficult experiences reduces doctor visits, lessens pain, and strengthens the body’s defense system. A helpful method is to write about a tough event three to four times in a row, for at least 15 minutes each time. For those who do not like writing, speaking about emotions works just as well, often even better, since more can be said in the same amount of time. Talking helps because it allows people to rethink experiences with a sense of control. Studies by psychologist Jonathan Adler found that those who tell their life stories with greater independence have better mental health. This process, called “naming feelings” in brain science, involves labeling emotions to activate calming areas in the front part of the brain. For example, people with spider fears who named their feelings during therapy showed fewer stress responses later. Beyond calming immediate emotions, putting feelings into words can change long-term emotional memories through memory reprocessing. When hard experiences are told, they are not just recalled—they are rebuilt, combined with new meaning, and stored again. This reduces their emotional strength over time. For children, writing programs based on emotion coaching offer meaningful, though small, benefits for emotional well-being and school performance. Younger children may use storytelling or drawing to handle feelings. Not all children express themselves in the same way; those with speech delays or different learning needs may benefit from visual supports or shared calming with adults. Regular practice during quiet moments—not during emotional outbursts—helps build feeling words and self-awareness. Parents can model this by describing their own feelings and having regular emotional check-ins. Over time, using words helps children see themselves as active writers of their own stories, building inner strength and lasting well-being. 1. What is the main finding of the 40-year research mentioned in the text? A. Writing is better than talking for health. B. Stressful events should be avoided completely. C. Expressing feelings about stress improves health. D. Doctor visits are unnecessary for healthy people. 2. why does talking about emotions help? A. It allows people to forget bad experiences. B. It helps people feel more in control of their experiences. C. It makes people depend less on others. D. It requires special training from psychologists. 3. What method is suggested for younger children to deal with emotions? A. Writing long essays every day. B. Using storytelling or drawing. C. Avoiding emotional discussions. D. Watching educational videos. 4. How can parents best help children develop emotional awareness? A. By asking children to hide their feelings. B. By practicing emotion-sharing during calm moments. C. By correcting children’s emotions immediately. D. By focusing only on academic performance. 答案与解析： 1. 答案：C 解析： 文章第一段首句明确指出：“Research over the past 40 years shows that expressing feelings about stressful events can greatly improve health.” 因此，该项研究的主要发现是表达情感有助于改善健康。选项A与文中“speaking... works just as well, often even better”矛盾；B和D在文中未提及。 2. 答案：B 解析： 第二段首句说明：“Talking helps because it allows people to rethink experiences with a sense of control.” 即谈话能让人以更有掌控感的方式重新思考经历。选项A（忘记经历）与文中“rethink”不符；C（减少对他人的依赖）和D（需要特殊培训）均未在文中提到。 3. 答案：B 解析： 第四段第二句提到：“Younger children may use storytelling or drawing to handle feelings.” 因此，讲故事或绘画是推荐给幼儿处理情绪的方法。选项A（每天写长文章）不符合幼儿特点；C（避免情绪讨论）和D（看教育视频）在文中未提及。 4. 答案：B 解析： 最后一段首句指出：“Regular practice during quiet moments—not during emotional outbursts—helps build feeling words and self-awareness.” 随后提到父母可以通过描述自己的感受和定期情感交流来示范。因此，在平静时进行情感分享是最佳方式。选项A（隐藏感受）和C（立即纠正情绪）与文章建议相反；D（只关注学业成绩）偏离主题。 读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Tim was a nine-year-old boy diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He lived in a world of carefully arranged routines and comforting silence. While he could speak, he rarely did, preferring to communicate through gestures or single words. His parents, Sarah and David, loved him deeply but often felt like they were watching their son through a thick glass wall—they could see him, but couldn't truly reach him. Their hearts ached to hear his thoughts, to share conversations, to know the boy behind those thoughtful brown eyes that observed everything but revealed little. Tim's most trusted companion was Enzo, a gentle golden retriever they had adopted from a shelter. With Enzo, Tim didn't need words. Their friendship was woven from quiet moments—Enzo resting his head on Tim's lap during overwhelming days, Tim methodically brushing the dog's fur while humming softly, their daily walks where the only sounds were birds singing and leaves rustling. This silent understanding was their language, one of touch, presence, and patient companionship. The first crack in Tim's silent world appeared one sunny April afternoon at the local park. While Tim was intently organizing a collection of smooth stones by color and size, a whirlwind of energy named Mike bounded over. "Wow! That's the most organized rock collection I've ever seen! Are you a scientist? I'm Mike! I want to be an astronaut or maybe a pizza chef. What's your dog's name?" Mike's words poured out like a waterfall—fast, constant, and full of life. Tim simply stared, unsure how to handle this verbal onslaught. But Mike returned the next day, and the next. He talked about everything: his baby sister's funny faces, why clouds change shapes, his collection of comic books. Slowly, something shifted. Tim began to respond. First with a whispered "Enzo" when Mike asked about his dog. Then with "Yes" or "No" to Mike's endless questions. Then, one remarkable day, Tim formed a complete sentence: "Enzo likes to chase squirrels." Mike had become the key unlocking Tim's voice, showing him that words could build bridges to another person. Yet Tim's most profound lesson about connection came not from Mike's chatter, but from Enzo's silence. During a sudden thunderstorm, as Tim crouched under his desk overwhelmed by the noise, it was Enzo who pressed close, his steady breathing and warm presence grounding Tim without a single sound. In that moment, Tim realized communication had two languages: one made of words, and one made of quiet understanding. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Paragraph 1: One Friday afternoon, Mike invited Tim to his birthday party at the local community center. Paragraph 2: On the morning of the party, Tim woke up feeling anxious. 参考范文 Paragraph 1: One Friday afternoon, Mike invited Tim to his birthday party at the local community center. Tim looked at the colorful invitation covered in cartoon rockets, then at Mike’s expectant face. He slowly nodded, a quiet "okay" escaping his lips. For the next week, Tim practiced with Enzo by his side. He lined up imagined party treats, tapped rhythms that mimicked crowded noise, and whispered, "Happy birthday, Mike," into Enzo’s fur. Sarah helped him wrap a gift—a smooth, gray stone like the ones Mike always admired at the park—while David showed him pictures of the community center. Tim’s world was carefully prepared, yet the uncertainty buzzed softly beneath his calm routines. Paragraph 2: On the morning of the party, Tim woke up feeling anxious. The sunlight seemed too bright, the textures of his clothes unfamiliar. He sat on the floor, methodically arranging his favorite picture cards in a straight line. Enzo nuzzled his hand, pulling him back from the edge of overwhelm. Sarah sat nearby, offering a visual schedule of the day. "We can stay for just thirty minutes," she reminded gently, her voice a steady anchor. Tim took a deep breath, mimicking Enzo’s calm presence. He pointed to the schedule, then to his small bag holding Mike’s gift. Words felt distant, but the plan was clear. He would go, with Enzo’s silent support grounding him every step of the way. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 基于高考外刊源文设计单元主题作业 ——语言与沟通 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A View small talk as a chance, not a bother. Think about all the friendships that started with light talk or the job chances that came from people you knew a little. Small talk can grow into something more important. While these talks can sometimes feel uncomfortable, Gillian Sandstrom, a teacher who studies kindness at the University of Sussex, found in her work that most first conversations with strangers actually go well. Georgie Nightingall, who studies how people connect, says small talk is a way to build trust, learn about others, and grow your curiosity. "Being truly curious always helps," she says. Common small talk often follows set patterns: talking about the weather, traffic, or asking "How are you?" People often give short answers without much thought. Instead, try asking questions about things you like. For example, ask the coffee maker at your local cafe about their favorite drink. Or, instead of a question, try starting with a simple statement like, "This line is very long," or, "Your dog is so cute." This can be a good way to start a chat. Starting a talk is easier when you share a common interest. For example, if you see someone wearing a shirt from your old school, you can mention it. If you see someone in a Taylor Swift shirt and you like her too, you can talk about that. Or, if someone has a water bottle from a famous park, you could share a story about hiking there. If the chat becomes boring, you can gently change the subject or ask a different question. If the talk does not move forward after a few tries, it is okay to stop. At a social event, you can politely say you need to go. On a bus or train with a stranger, you can simply end the light talk. The goal is to be open to connection without pressure. 1. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To list the disadvantages of small talk. B. To introduce the positive views on small talk. C. To explain why small talk is often annoying. D. To compare different research findings on small talk. 2. What is suggested to improve small talk? A. Always start with common topics like the weather. B. Ask questions related to your own interests. C. Avoid making statements and only ask questions. D. Wait for others to begin the conversation. 3. The examples in paragraph 3 (Taylor Swift shirt, water bottle) are used to show ______. A. the importance of wearing fashionable items B. how to guess a stranger's hobbies correctly C. a useful way to find a shared interest to start a chat D. why talking to strangers on public transit is difficult 4. What should you do if a small talk doesn't go well after several tries? A. Keep trying with more personal questions. B. Change the topic immediately and forcefully. C. Feel free to end the conversation politely. D. Blame yourself for the failure. B Names are a rare phenomenon in the animal kingdom, and the few species that use them, such as parrots and dolphins, mimic a sound first made by the recipient. Bottlenose dolphins, for example, broadcast their own signature whistle, which others repeat when addressing them. Elephants seem to do something different: They use arbitrary vocal labels that have nothing to do with sounds or physical properties of the listener. "We thought this was unique to people, " says study co-author George Wittemyer, a biology professor at Colorado State University and chairperson of Save the Elephants' scientific board. In all, the team analyzed data from 101 African savanna elephants making 469 separate calls to 117 recipients. The scientists focused on contact, greeting, and caregiving rumbles, which elephants use when initiating contact with an unseen family member, approaching another in touching distance, and nurturing a calf. "Our data suggest that, unlike human names, where the name itself accounts for most of the variation in the utterance, elephant names account for only a small portion of the variation in the call, " says study leader Mickey Pardo, a Colorado State University postdoctoral fellow. Though researchers don't know how a name is encoded in a call, this study indicates it is there. The researchers also conducted field experiments, playing back multiple recordings to the study elephants, with some originally addressed to them and others from the same caller that were not. The findings revealed dramatic reactions, showing that elephants do recognize their own "name, " and respond to it, Pardo says. "We're really in early stages to try and decipher what's going on, " Wittemyer says. "This study opens a door into how their mind works, " Wittemyer adds. "We're making a step to understanding them better, and maybe that will help us live with them better." 1. How do elephants' naming methods differ from those of dolphins? A. Elephants use longer calls than dolphins do. B. Elephant names are not copies of the receiver's own sound. C. Dolphin names change more often than elephant names. D. Only elephants use names for caregiving. 2. What does the word "arbitrary" (paragraph 2) most likely mean in the context? A. Clear and loud. B. Random and not imitative. C. Old and traditional. D. Complex and musical. 3. What can be inferred from the field experiments? A. Elephants responded similarly to all calls from familiar individuals. B. The experiments proved that elephants have a language similar to humans. C. The elephants showed stronger reactions to calls that were meant for them. D. Researchers have fully understood how names are encoded in the calls. 4. What is the main purpose of the research in the passage? A. To compare the intelligence of elephants and dolphins. B. To explain why elephants need to communicate over long distances. C. To present findings on a unique aspect of elephant communication. D. To call for immediate action to protect African savanna elephants. C With each turn of the news, it can be confusing how people hold different political views. Often, the first thought is to push one's own opinion or talk only about safe topics. However, a third choice involves curious exploration. Studies on how brain activity matches or differs during talk suggest that trying to persuade may not be the best method. Instead, an open mind, allowing many ideas and learning from others' lives, may be more fun and useful. Scientists have found brain synchrony(同步), where activity in similar areas rises and falls at similar times across people. This synchrony shows a shared understanding of an experience, like a story. These ideas apply to news and political content. News sources with strong political views shape what people expect, leading to different brain responses to new stories. Research shows that people's brain activity in social and emotional areas matches others in their own political group more than those in opposing groups. While synchrony might seem needed for agreement, brain scan studies of real conversations add complexity. Studies find that the most enjoyable talks are not those where brain activity stays perfectly matched. Strangers usually increase brain synchrony slowly, while friends start more in sync but then show differences in areas that handle social exchanges. Friends discuss more subjects and enjoy talking more. Some stranger pairs follow this pattern by using early synchrony as a base to explore more ideas, leading to greater enjoyment. Similar interesting results come from talks about different opinions. When people discussed policy issues aiming to compromise, their conversations included broader exploration of topics and thoughts, finally reaching more agreement. On the other hand, those aiming to persuade explored less and were less successful in finding common ground. These findings show that being open, curious, and ready to explore in conversations can create more productive and enjoyable exchanges across differences. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The benefits of political persuasion in news media. B. The role of brain synchrony in achieving harmony. C. How open and curious exploration improves conversations across divides. D. The differences between friends and strangers in brain activity. 2. what did studies find about brain synchrony in friends' conversations? A. Friends maintain perfect brain synchrony throughout. B. Friends start with more synchrony but then show divergence. C. Friends have less synchrony than strangers. D. Friends' synchrony decreases enjoyment. 3. What can be inferred from the research? A. Persuasion leads to more topics explored. B. Compromise results in less agreement. C. Compromise encourages broader exploration and more agreement. D. Persuasion is more enjoyable for all participants. 4. What does the author suggest is the best approach to discussing differing opinions? A. Sticking to safe topics to avoid conflict. B. Pushing one's own viewpoint firmly. C. Using brain scans to monitor synchrony. D. Being open, curious, and exploratory. D Research over the past 40 years shows that expressing feelings about stressful events can greatly improve health. Writing or talking about difficult experiences reduces doctor visits, lessens pain, and strengthens the body’s defense system. A helpful method is to write about a tough event three to four times in a row, for at least 15 minutes each time. For those who do not like writing, speaking about emotions works just as well, often even better, since more can be said in the same amount of time. Talking helps because it allows people to rethink experiences with a sense of control. Studies by psychologist Jonathan Adler found that those who tell their life stories with greater independence have better mental health. This process, called “naming feelings” in brain science, involves labeling emotions to activate calming areas in the front part of the brain. For example, people with spider fears who named their feelings during therapy showed fewer stress responses later. Beyond calming immediate emotions, putting feelings into words can change long-term emotional memories through memory reprocessing. When hard experiences are told, they are not just recalled—they are rebuilt, combined with new meaning, and stored again. This reduces their emotional strength over time. For children, writing programs based on emotion coaching offer meaningful, though small, benefits for emotional well-being and school performance. Younger children may use storytelling or drawing to handle feelings. Not all children express themselves in the same way; those with speech delays or different learning needs may benefit from visual supports or shared calming with adults. Regular practice during quiet moments—not during emotional outbursts—helps build feeling words and self-awareness. Parents can model this by describing their own feelings and having regular emotional check-ins. Over time, using words helps children see themselves as active writers of their own stories, building inner strength and lasting well-being. 1. What is the main finding of the 40-year research mentioned in the text? A. Writing is better than talking for health. B. Stressful events should be avoided completely. C. Expressing feelings about stress improves health. D. Doctor visits are unnecessary for healthy people. 2. why does talking about emotions help? A. It allows people to forget bad experiences. B. It helps people feel more in control of their experiences. C. It makes people depend less on others. D. It requires special training from psychologists. 3. What method is suggested for younger children to deal with emotions? A. Writing long essays every day. B. Using storytelling or drawing. C. Avoiding emotional discussions. D. Watching educational videos. 4. How can parents best help children develop emotional awareness? A. By asking children to hide their feelings. B. By practicing emotion-sharing during calm moments. C. By correcting children’s emotions immediately. D. By focusing only on academic performance. 读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Tim was a nine-year-old boy diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He lived in a world of carefully arranged routines and comforting silence. While he could speak, he rarely did, preferring to communicate through gestures or single words. His parents, Sarah and David, loved him deeply but often felt like they were watching their son through a thick glass wall—they could see him, but couldn't truly reach him. Their hearts ached to hear his thoughts, to share conversations, to know the boy behind those thoughtful brown eyes that observed everything but revealed little. Tim's most trusted companion was Enzo, a gentle golden retriever they had adopted from a shelter. With Enzo, Tim didn't need words. Their friendship was woven from quiet moments—Enzo resting his head on Tim's lap during overwhelming days, Tim methodically brushing the dog's fur while humming softly, their daily walks where the only sounds were birds singing and leaves rustling. This silent understanding was their language, one of touch, presence, and patient companionship. The first crack in Tim's silent world appeared one sunny April afternoon at the local park. While Tim was intently organizing a collection of smooth stones by color and size, a whirlwind of energy named Mike bounded over. "Wow! That's the most organized rock collection I've ever seen! Are you a scientist? I'm Mike! I want to be an astronaut or maybe a pizza chef. What's your dog's name?" Mike's words poured out like a waterfall—fast, constant, and full of life. Tim simply stared, unsure how to handle this verbal onslaught. But Mike returned the next day, and the next. He talked about everything: his baby sister's funny faces, why clouds change shapes, his collection of comic books. Slowly, something shifted. Tim began to respond. First with a whispered "Enzo" when Mike asked about his dog. Then with "Yes" or "No" to Mike's endless questions. Then, one remarkable day, Tim formed a complete sentence: "Enzo likes to chase squirrels." Mike had become the key unlocking Tim's voice, showing him that words could build bridges to another person. Yet Tim's most profound lesson about connection came not from Mike's chatter, but from Enzo's silence. During a sudden thunderstorm, as Tim crouched under his desk overwhelmed by the noise, it was Enzo who pressed close, his steady breathing and warm presence grounding Tim without a single sound. In that moment, Tim realized communication had two languages: one made of words, and one made of quiet understanding. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式作答。 Paragraph 1: One Friday afternoon, Mike invited Tim to his birthday party at the local community center. Paragraph 2: On the morning of the party, Tim woke up feeling anxious. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $