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1、高考英語二輪復習 增分篇 專題巧突破 專題四 任務型閱 專題限時檢測（二十四）任務型閱讀（一） (xx·蘇、錫、常、鎮(zhèn)高三三模) A xx study by researchers might make you think twice about difficult holiday emotions. They followed dozens of bus drivers for two weeks, looking to see when they flashed fake versus sincere smiles at their passengers. The results sh

2、owed that on days when the drivers tried to put on an act and pretend to be in a good mood, their actual moods got worse. This was especially true for women. And another research suggests that people who really want to be happy actually obtain less happiness from positive experiences, apparently bec

3、ause their expectations are too high. Again and again, trying to gain happiness despite no preference seems to have the opposite result. The results of the bus driver study can be explained by researchers Oliver John and James Gross, who found that negative feelings like sadness or anger only inten

4、sify when we try to suppress (壓制) them. That's because we feel bad about ourselves when our outward appearance contradicts how we truly feel inside. What's more, when we suppress emotions like sadness, we deny them the important function they serve. If we don't recognize sadness we might not take th

5、e necessary steps to improve the situation. Expressing our sadness can also get fort and passion from those who care about us, strengthening our bonds. Recently, scientists have also been paying special attention to the benefits of mindfulness. When you respond mindfully to an emotional trigger (誘因

6、), you pause rather than react, and then you can escape getting troubled by thoughtfulness. Rather than scold yourself, you simply notice what you're feeling without judging that response as right or wrong. Studies suggest that a mindful response to a negative event reduces the amount of sadness we

7、experience, is associated with less depression and anxiety, and may even carry physiological benefits, such as lowering our heart rates. Unavoidably, the holidays will bring a mix of highs and lows. Perhaps the most important lesson to keep in mind is that this variety of emotions might be the best

8、 thing possible for your overall well-being. That was the key insight from a study published in xx by a team of researchers from Yale University. Their survey of more than 37,000 people found that, after experiencing a greater variety and abundance of emotions consistently linked to lower depressi

9、on, people took less medication, visited doctors less frequently, spent fewer days in hospitals, practiced better dietary and exercise habits, and smoked less. In other words, sadness, anger, and other difficult emotions are like so many other parts of the holidays, they're nothing to fear. Just m

10、ake sure you're balancing them with lighter experiences. When It's Not Quite a Wonderful Life Main content Detailed information Research findings about negative feelings ●A study on bus drivers shows pretending to be in a good mood leads to a(n) (1) ________result. ●Another research sugge

11、sts the (2) ________expectations we have, the less happiness we obtain. ●Two other researchers found suppressing negative feelings only intensifies them, due to the (3)________ between outward appearance and inward feelings. ●If we (4) ________ the function negative feelings serve, we won't recogn

12、ize them or take measures to improve the situation. ●Expressing negative feelings makes us feel forted and sympathized with, and thus betters our relationship. A (5)________ to dealing with negative feelings： a mindful response to them ●The (6)________ of mindfulness： 1．When we respond mind

13、fully to an emotional trigger, we pause rather than react. 2．We simply notice what we're feeling without judging that response as right or wrong, instead of (7)________ ourselves. ●The benefits of mindfulness： 1．It (8) ________ us from trouble. 2．It reduces the amount of sadness, depression an

14、d anxiety. 3．It brings in physiological benefits, such as lowering our heart rates. A correct attitude towards negative feelings ●A study published in xx found experiencing various emotions results in less medication, fewer doctor (9) ________， fewer days in hospitals, less smoking and better d

15、ietary and exercise habits. In other words, it does good to our overall well-being. ●Consequently, we should not fear negative feelings. Just be sure to (10) ________them with lighter experiences. 1．opposite/opposing　直接信息題。根據(jù)第一段的內(nèi)容，尤其是最后一句中的“opposite”可知答案。 2．higher　信息轉(zhuǎn)換題。根據(jù)第一段倒數(shù)第二句“And anothe

16、r research ... apparently because their expectations are too high.”可知答案。 3．contradiction　信息轉(zhuǎn)換題。根據(jù)第二段前兩句話，尤其是第二句的“... when our outward appearance contradicts how we truly feel inside”可知答案。 4．deny/refuse/reject　直接信息題。根據(jù)第二段中的“What's more, when we suppress emotions like sadness, we deny them the impor

17、tant function they serve.”可知答案。 5．solution　信息概括題。根據(jù)表格右邊對應的信息可知，這里指的是解決問題的辦法，又根據(jù)空后的to為介詞可知，應填solution。 6．interpretation/meaning/explanation　信息概括題。根據(jù)第三段的內(nèi)容并結(jié)合本空下面列出的兩條信息可知，這里表示“mindfulness”的含義，也可以理解為對其意義的理解或解釋。 7．scolding/blaming　信息轉(zhuǎn)換題。從第三段第三句中的“Rather than scold yourself, you simply ...”可知答案。 8．s

18、aves/frees　信息概括題。根據(jù)第三段的內(nèi)容可知，“mindfulness”可以使人們避免很多麻煩。save/free sb. from sth.的意思是“使某人免于某事”。 9．visits　信息轉(zhuǎn)換題。從倒數(shù)第二段中的“... visited doctors less frequently”可知答案。 10．balance　信息轉(zhuǎn)換題。從文章最后一句“Just make sure you're balancing them with lighter experiences.”可知答案。 B (xx·江蘇省六市高三二模) The Science Behind Smiling

19、 Not only does smiling reward our brain's feel-good system, it also makes us look more attractive and lowers stress levels.In stressful situations, smiling is a great way to relieve extreme levels of stress and to keep your cortisol (皮質(zhì)醇) levels under control. Naturally, happiness can result in sm

20、iling. Also, smiling can actually create happiness. Smiling tricks our brains into believing we are happy, and one way it does this is by making us think of happier memories, which improve our moods. When the smiling muscles in our face contract, it sends a signal to the brain to encourage the rewa

21、rd system that further increases our levels of endorphins, or happiness hormones (荷爾蒙). It can have the same effect on our happiness as eating chocolate or receiving a monetary prize. Even though the exact relationship behind facial expression and mental state is largely unknown, it has been sugges

22、ted that smiling reduces levels of the stress-inducing hormone cortisol. Increased levels of cortisol could potentially lead to cardiovascular disease, mental illness, and obesity, so it's worth every effort to try to decrease our cortisol levels. Research shows that when you smile, people treat yo

23、u differently. Smiling instantly makes you appear more reliable, relaxed, sincere, and attractive. A study found that people who smiled more were rated as more attractive than those who avoided eye contact and didn't smile at all. Perhaps this is why celebrities (名人) invest in perfect smiles, often

24、 looking for porcelain veneers to give them flawlessly straight, white teeth. According to a cosmetic (化妝用的) dentistry practice in Boston, broken and stained teeth can make a person look older, while a brighter smile gives a look of health and youthfulness. Anyone you spot on television will more li

25、kely than not have a perfect to smile. This gives them a youthful shine while at the same time making them look more attractive. Smiling is an act that many of us may have to practice in order to make a regular habit. However, it's a habit worth investing in, as smiling, happiness, and health have

26、a scientifically proven link to one other. If you find it hard to smile, try being around people who tend to smile a lot.According to a Swedish study, it is difficult to keep a straight face when constantly faced with people who are smiling at you. Title：The Science Behind Smiling 1．benefits/r

27、ewards/pays　信息概括題。根據(jù)第一段第一句話“Not only does smiling reward our brain's feel-good system, it also makes us look more attractive and lowers stress levels.”可知答案。 2．a(chǎn)ppearance　信息轉(zhuǎn)換題。根據(jù)第一段第一句話中的“it also makes us look more attractive”可知，appearance“外貌”，符合語境。 3．true　信息概括題。第二段提到，微笑也可以創(chuàng)造快樂，因此題目中說快樂當然產(chǎn)生微笑，反過來講

28、也是正確的。 4．reduces/decreases/relieves　直接信息題。根據(jù)第四段第一句話“... smiling reduces levels of the stress-inducing hormone ...”中的reduces可直接得到答案。 5．health　信息概括題。第四段提到的“cardiovascular disease”， “mental illness”，“obesity”等疾病都是身體或心理上的問題，因此此處應是mental and physical health。 6．a(chǎn)ppreciated/loved/liked/trusted/respected

29、　信息概括題。由第五段可知，微笑讓你被其他人以不同的方式對待，讓你看起來更可靠、放松、真誠、有魅力。由此可總結(jié)出這幾個答案。 7．invest/spend　直接信息題。根據(jù)第六段第一句“Perhaps this is why celebrities (名人) invest in perfect smiles ...”中的invest可直接得到答案。此外，spend“花費”也符合題目的要求。 8．deserves　信息概括題。根據(jù)最后一段可知，微笑是需要練習的，但是又是值得投入時間去做的，因此微笑是值得(deserves)你的努力的。 9．habit　直接信息題。根據(jù)最后一段第一句話“Smiling is an act that many of us may have to practice in order to make a regular habit.”中的habit可直接得到答案。 10．easy/easier　信息概括題。由最后一段第三句話可知，如果你覺得微笑起來很困難，那就試著和會經(jīng)常微笑的人在一起。由此可知，這么做會讓微笑(更)容易。