23年高考英语外刊阅读理解训练——眼泪的力量和哭泣的好处
——改编自Is crying good for us
Crying is a natural response to emotions, whether it's sadness, happiness, or something in between. Although shedding tears might seem like an odd thing to do, it is an automatic reaction triggered by different things for different people. Regardless of what causes the tears to flow, the physical reaction is usually the same with puffy cheeks and tight eyes leading to streaming tears down one's face. While some may only sniffle, others might cry profusely. Research has shown that women tend to cry more frequently than men, with women admitting to crying 72 times annually on average. However, this does not necessarily mean that men don't experience as much emotional upset as women. Rather, they might be less inclined to express their emotions publicly.
The workplace can be one of the situations where tears are shed. When we encounter frustration or undealt-with issues, intense emotions can pile up until tears become a "final straw" moment. Therapist Joanna Cross explains the phenomenon saying that crying often stems from a backlog of negative experiences that have remained unaddressed. In some instances, individuals may burst into tears when asked to perform simple tasks such as making tea, indicating that the tears are a culmination of past negative experiences.
Despite its stigma, crying can be a cathartic act that relieves tension and clears feelings of negativity and sadness. Crying can communicate our emotions to others and foster greater understanding and compassion, particularly in the workplace. It can help alleviate the buildup of stress and tension. Ultimately, crying is a powerful tool that we ought to use to express ourselves, free ourselves from negativity, and heal from difficult situations.
【重点词汇】
1. Crying / kra / n. 哭泣
2. Natural / n t r l/ adj. 自然的
3. Response /r spɑ ns/ n. 反应
4. Emotions / m nz/ n. 情绪
5. Sadness / s dn s/ n. 悲伤
6. Happiness / h pin s/ n. 幸福感
7. Puffy / p fi/ adj. 肿胀的
8. Cheeks / t i ks/ n. 面颊
9. Tight /ta t/ adj. 紧张的
10. Streaming / stri m / adj. 不断流出的
11. Sniffle / sn fl/ v. 抽鼻子
12. Profusely /pr fju sli/ adv. 大量地
13. Research /r s rt / n. 研究
14. Frequency / fri kw nsi/ n. 频率
15. Automatically / t m t kli/ adv. 自动地
16. Trigger / tr ɡ (r)/ v. 触发
17. Publicly / p bl kli/ adv. 公开地
18. Workplace / w kple s/ n. 工作场所
19. Frustration /fr s tre n/ n. 挫败感
20. Undealt / ndi lt/ adj. 未处理的
21. Intense / n tens/ adj. 强烈的
22. Pile up /pa l p/ v. 堆积
23. Final straw / fa n l str / 结束的最后一根稻草
24. Therapist / θer p st/ n. 治疗师
25. Phenomenon /f n m n n/ n. 现象
26. Backlog / b kl ɡ/ n. 延迟积压
27. Burst into tears /b st ntu t z/ 突然大哭
28. Stigma / st ɡm / n. 耻辱
29. Cathartic /k θɑ t k/ adj. 宣泄情绪的
30. Relieve /r li v/ v. 缓解
31. Tension / ten n/ n. 紧张
32. Negativity /n ɡ t v ti/ n. 消极
municate /k mju n ke t/ v. 沟通
34. Foster / f st (r)/ v. 培养
35. Understanding / nd r st nd / n. 理解
passion /k m p n/ n. 同情心
37. Alleviate / li vie t/ v. 缓解
38. Buildup / b ld p/ n. 积累
39. Heal /hi l/ v. 愈合
40. Power / pa (r)/ n. 力量
41. Tool /tu l/ n. 工具
42. Express / k spres/ v. 表达
43. Free /fri / v. 释放
44. Emotionally / m n li/ adv. 情感上地
45. Sad /s d/ adj. 悲伤的
46. Happy / h pi/ adj. 快乐的
47. Different / d fr nt/ adj. 不同的
48. Individual / nd v d u l/ n. 个人
49. Embarrassed / m b r st/ adj. 尴尬的
50. Upset / p set/ adj. 难过的
【阅读理解练习题】
1. What triggers the automatic response of crying
A. Different emotions.
B. Physical reactions.
C. Puffy cheeks and tight eyes.
D. Women tend to cry more.
答案:A 难度:简单 解析:文章第一句话就说了:哭是自然的对情绪反应,从悲伤、快乐到介于两者之间的感觉。因此选A。
2. What physical reaction is usually associated with crying
A. Smiling.
B. Laughing.
C. Coughing.
D. Streaming tears down one's face.
答案:D 难度:简单 解析: 段落中提到,不管是什么原因引起的眼泪,通常的身体反应都是:肿胀的脸颊、紧实的眼睛,然后流下眼泪。因此选D。
3. How many times do women cry on average annually according to research
A. 72 times.
B. 27 times.
C. 17 times.
D. 7 times.
答案:A 难度:中等 解析:根据文章所提,“研究表明女性比男性经常哭泣,女性平均每年承认哭泣72次。”因此选A。
4. What does Joanna Cross explain about crying in the workplace
A. Tears often come from a backlog of negative experiences that have not been addressed.
B. Tears are a result of simple tasks such as making tea.
C. Workplace frustration does not lead to tears.
D. Tears come from a lack of negative experiences in the workplace.
答案:A 难度:中等 解析: 整段都在讨论工作环境下的哭泣情况,Joanna Cross解释说,哭泣往往源于一系列未解决的负面经历积累起来形成的情感积累。因此选A。
5. What can crying do according to the passage
A. Foster greater understanding and compassion in the workplace.
B. Increase stress levels.
C. Create tension in relationships.
D. Add negativity and sadness.
答案:A 难度:简单 解析:段落中提到,哭泣可以与他人沟通我们的情绪,特别是在工作场合中,从而增进理解和同情心。因此选A。
6. What is the author's attitude towards crying
A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Neutral
D. Conflicted
答案:A 难度:简单 解析:虽然整篇文章都在描述哭泣的现象和原因,但作者的态度是肯定和正面的,强调哭泣能帮助宣泄情感、缓解压力并减轻紧张情绪等方面的“好处”. 因此选A。
7. When might individuals burst into tears when performing simple tasks according to the passage
A. When they are afraid of being criticized.
B. When they have had too much coffee.
C. When they are overwhelmed by negative experiences.
D. When they feel happy and content.
答案:C 难度:中等 解析:段落中提到,有时候当个人被要求完成简单的任务(如泡茶)时也有可能会突然哭泣,显示此类眼泪是过去负面经历的累积。因此选C。
8. What is the ultimate message the author wants to convey about crying
A. Crying is a powerful tool for expressing oneself, freeing oneself from negativity and healing from difficult situations.
B. Crying is a shameful act that should be hidden and avoided.
C. Men should cry more often to express themselves.
D. Women should hide their emotions in the workplace.
答案:A 难度:简单 解析:文章最后一段阐述了大致意思,“哭泣是一种表达自己、摆脱消极情绪和从困难境况中痊愈的强有力的工具”。选A。
【全文逐句对照翻译】
哭泣是对情绪的自然反应,无论是悲伤、快乐还是介于两者之间。
Crying is a natural response to emotions, whether it's sadness, happiness, or something in between.
虽然流泪似乎是一件奇怪的事情,但这是一种由不同的人因不同的事情而引发的自动反应。
Although shedding tears might seem like an odd thing to do, it is an automatic reaction triggered by different things for different people.
不管什么原因导致眼泪流出来,身体上的反应通常都是一样的,面颊浮肿,眼睛紧绷,导致眼泪从脸上流下来。
Regardless of what causes the tears to flow, the physical reaction is usually the same with puffy cheeks and tight eyes leading to streaming tears down one's face.
虽然有些人可能只是抽泣,但其他人可能会大哭不止。
While some may only sniffle, others might cry profusely.
研究表明,女性比男性哭得更频繁,女性承认自己平均每年哭72次。
Research has shown that women tend to cry more frequently than men, with women admitting to crying 72 times annually on average.
然而,这并不一定意味着男人不会像女人那样经历那么多的情绪困扰。
However, this does not necessarily mean that men don't experience as much emotional upset as women.
相反,他们可能不太愿意公开表达自己的情绪。
Rather, they might be less inclined to express their emotions publicly.
工作场所可能是流泪的地方之一。
The workplace can be one of the situations where tears are shed.
当我们遇到挫折或未处理的问题时,强烈的情绪会堆积起来,直到眼泪成为“最后一根稻草”。
When we encounter frustration or undealt-with issues, intense emotions can pile up until tears become a "final straw" moment.
治疗师乔安娜·克罗斯解释了这一现象,她说哭泣通常源于积压的负面经历,这些经历尚未得到解决。
Therapist Joanna Cross explains the phenomenon saying that crying often stems from a backlog of negative experiences that have remained unaddressed.
在某些情况下,当被要求完成简单的任务,如泡茶时,人们可能会哭出来,这表明眼泪是过去负面经历的高潮。
In some instances, individuals may burst into tears when asked to perform simple tasks such as making tea, indicating that the tears are a culmination of past negative experiences.
尽管哭泣是一种耻辱,但它可以是一种宣泄行为,可以缓解紧张,清除消极和悲伤的感觉。
Despite its stigma, crying can be a cathartic act that relieves tension and clears feelings of negativity and sadness.
哭泣可以将我们的情绪传达给他人,培养更多的理解和同情,尤其是在工作场所。
Crying can communicate our emotions to others and foster greater understanding and compassion, particularly in the workplace.
它可以帮助缓解压力和紧张的积累。
It can help alleviate the buildup of stress and tension.
最终,哭泣是一种强大的工具,我们应该用它来表达自己,把自己从消极情绪中解放出来,从困境中治愈。
Ultimately, crying is a powerful tool that we ought to use to express ourselves, free ourselves from negativity, and heal from difficult situations.