Bad moods can actually be good for you, with an Australian study finding that being sad makes people less gullible (轻信), improves their ability to judge others and also boosts memory.
The study, authored by psychology professor Joseph Forgas at the University of New South Wales, showed that people in a negative mood were more critical of, and paid more attention to, their surroundings than happier people, who were more likely to believe anything they were told.
"Although positive mood seems to promote creativity, flexibility, cooperation, and reliance on mental shortcuts, negative moods trigger (引发) more attentive, careful thinking, paying greater attention to the external world," Forgas wrote.
"Our research suggests that sadness ... promotes information processing strategies best suited to dealing with more demanding situations."
For the study, Forgas and his team conducted several experiments that started with inducing happy or sad moods in their subjects through watching films and recalling positive or negative events.
In one of the experiments, happy and sad participants were asked to judge the truth of urban myths and rumors and found that people in a negative mood were less likely to believe these statements.
People in a bad mood were also less likely to make snap decisions based on racial or religious prejudices, and they were less likely to make mistakes when asked to recall an event that they witnessed.
The study also found that sad people were better at stating their case through written arguments, which Forgas said showed that a "mildly negative mood may actually promote a more concrete, accommodative and ultimately more successful communication style."
"Positive mood is not universally desirable: people in negative mood are less prone to judgmental errors, are more resistant to eyewitness distortions（扭曲）and are better at producing high-quality, effective persuasive messages," Forgas wrote.
The study was published in the November/December edition of the Australian Science journal.
1._ The study suggests that when someone is in a bad mood, he ________ .
A. is particular about everything B. shows less concern about others
C. is willing to believe what he hears D. cares more about his surroundings
2._Which of the following is connected with positive mood?
A. New ideas. B. Being stubborn. C. Being careful. D. Concentration.
3._ How did researcher put the subjects in good or bad moods?
A. By watching sports programs. B. By listening to happy or sad stories.
C. By dealing with demanding situations. D. By thinking back on their past experience.
4._ Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. Positive mood leads to better judgement.
B. Sad people remembered what they saw precisely.
C. Cheerful people were less likely to believe rumors.
D. People in bad mood tend to make quick decisions.
5._The author intends to convince(说服) us that __________ .
A. Joseph Forgas made a great discovery B. bad moods can actually be good for us
C. we should think positively and negatively D. the Australian study is of practical value
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Bad moods can actually be good for you, with an Australian study finding that being sad makes people less gullible (轻信), improves their ability to judge others and also boosts memory.
The study, authored by psychology professor Joseph Forgas at the University of New South Wales, showed that people in a negative mood were more critical of, and paid more attention to, their surroundings than happier people, who were more likely to believe anything they were told.
"Although positive mood seems to promote creativity, flexibility, cooperation, and reliance on mental shortcuts, negative moods trigger (引发) more attentive, careful thinking, paying greater attention to the external world," Forgas wrote.
"Our research suggests that sadness ... promotes information processing strategies best suited to dealing with more demanding situations."
For the study, Forgas and his team conducted several experiments that started with inducing happy or sad moods in their subjects through watching films and recalling positive or negative events.
In one of the experiments, happy and sad participants were asked to judge the truth of urban myths and rumors and found that people in a negative mood were less likely to believe these statements.
People in a bad mood were also less likely to make snap decisions based on racial or religious prejudices, and they were less likely to make mistakes when asked to recall an event that they witnessed.
The study also found that sad people were better at stating their case through written arguments, which Forgas said showed that a "mildly negative mood may actually promote a more concrete, accommodative and ultimately more successful communication style."
"Positive mood is not universally desirable: people in negative mood are less prone to judgmental errors, are more resistant to eyewitness distortions（扭曲）and are better at producing high-quality, effective persuasive messages," Forgas wrote.
The study was published in the November/December edition of the Australian Science journal.
1._ The study suggests that when someone is in a bad mood, he ________ .
A. is particular about everything B. shows less concern about others
C. is willing to believe what he hears D. cares more about his surroundings
2._Which of the following is connected with positive mood?
A. New ideas. B. Being stubborn. C. Being careful. D. Concentration.
3._ How did researcher put the subjects in good or bad moods?
A. By watching sports programs. B. By listening to happy or sad stories.
C. By dealing with demanding situations. D. By thinking back on their past experience.
4._ Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. Positive mood leads to better judgement.
B. Sad people remembered what they saw precisely.
C. Cheerful people were less likely to believe rumors.
D. People in bad mood tend to make quick decisions.
5._The author intends to convince(说服) us that __________ .
A. Joseph Forgas made a great discovery B. bad moods can actually be good for us
C. we should think positively and negatively D. the Australian study is of practical value
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A good training partner can be a great asset(有用的人)to your training but if you get stuck with a bad one，it could lead you down the road to frustration. 1.Here are a few things to look out for： Dependable. Choose someone who you are sure will show up for every scheduled workout or who will call you if they can't make it. It is a drain(消耗) on your valuable energy especially before training to have to constantly remind your partner.
Attitude. Get a partner with a positive attitude. This is very important. If they constantly say that something impossible or that they can't or you can't do something，you may end up believing them. 2.
Open mind. Get a partner with an open mind. Someone who has to do things his or her way all the time，will not listen to you and will not change his or her mind isn't a good partner. 3.The leader should take into account the needs and feelings of the other partner not totally ignoring them.
Spotting. Get someone you feel comfortable with spotting you. One of the main roles of a training partner is spotting and if you don't trust them，there's not much point in having them around to help.
4.If you are a beginner，try to find someone who knows what they are doing. You will get more out of your training than if you train with another beginner.
While there are a number of advantages of having training partner，there are also advantages of working alone. 5.
A.Training level.
B.Similar strength levels.
C.Be selective when choosing a training partner.
D.Find someone with a similar training goal as you.
E.In every partnership，one person will tend to be the leader.
F.Do not train with someone who is satisfied with no improvement.
G.In the end，it is really up to you whether or not you need a training partner.
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How to Stay in a Good Mood
It’s typical to feel your mood starting to become bad. If you want to be able to stay in a good mood, then you have to form these habits that will keep you feeling happy.
1. Don’t take love for granted.
If you’re lucky enough to have a serial someone, then you should make your time together meaningful. 1. Make time to spend time with your special someone. Being around a loved one has been proven to make people happier.
2. Get regular exercise.
Regular exercise is one of the most important habits that you need to form. 2. You can go running three times a week and walk the other four. Just make sure to be as active as you can every day.
3. Spend time with your friends.
3. Of course, don’t always hang out with friends when you have a free moment. Make sure you do make time to see friends at least once or twice a week, if you can.
4. Get enough sleep.
4. One of the easiest ways to stay in a good mood is to be well-rested. Waking up feeling full of energy will make you feel much more ready to face the day and much more excited about everything ahead of you.
5. 5.
If you want to stay in a good mood, then you have to make sure that you eat three healthy and different meals every day. Start off with a healthy breakfast, and don’t skip this meal no matter what things happen. Have light snacks throughout the day, like yogurt or fruit, to keep you energetic.
A. Have a healthy eating schedule.
B. Make sure that you sleep for 7-8 hours a day.
C. Do begin with a healthy breakfast in the morning.
D. Hanging out with friends will keep you feeling alive.
E. Don’t stop doing the things you love with the person you love.
F. However, you don’t have to do the same boring old thing every day.
G. Once you start exercising, do the same sports at the regular time every day.
高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Bad breath can be a major problem. The good news is that it can often be prevented with some simple steps.
Bad breath is caused by certain bacteria that grow in the mouth. When you don't brush regularly, bacteria accumulate in your mouth and between your teeth. 1. Certain foods, especially ones like garlic and onions that contain pungent (辛辣的）oils, can contribute to bad breath because the oils are carried to your lungs and out through your mouth. 2. Some people think that as long as you brush your teeth, you shouldn't have bad breath. 3. That, however, just doesn't remove the smell. To sufficiently clean all the surfaces of your teeth, you should brush for at least 2 minutes at least twice a day.
Many people believe that if you breathe into your hand, you'll know when you have bad breath. But it’s wrong! 4. When you talk, you tend to bring out the smell from the back of your mouth (where bad breath starts), which simply breathing doesn't do. Also, because we tend to get used to our own smells, it's hard for a person to tell if he or she has bad breath.
If you’re concerned about bad breath, make sure you’re taking care of your teeth and mouth properly. If you brush properly and visit your dentist for regular cleanings but your bad breath persists, you may have a medical problem. 5. They can figure out if something else is behind your bad breath and help you take care of it.
A. These bacteria make your breath smell.
B. In that case, call your doctor or dentist.
C. Smoking is also a major cause of bad breath.
D. Remember to brush your tongue, too — bacteria love to hang out there.
E. The truth is that most people only brush their teeth for 30 to 45 seconds.
F. When you breathe, the smell bounced back by your hand can be easily sensed.
G. When you breathe, you don^ use your throat the same way you do when you talk.
高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Tourism can be both good and bad. Yes, it brings in money for the local economy and creates lots of jobs for locals.1.
One growing problem is tourists who want to prove that they have visited a destination. They have used paints, rocks, or even keys to write on the Luxor Temple in Egypt, the Colosseum in Rome, Stonehenge in the UK, and many, many other places. 2.
Another big problem in some places has been tourists disturbing (打扰) the local people and life. Some tourists walk around and take pictures of local people without asking for their permission(准许). For example, Chiang Mai University in Thailand and Yonsei University in South Korea have great numbers of tourists visiting their campuses and walking through their libraries, taking pictures of students, and disturbing their studies. 3. Some tourists love to party there late into the night, making it difficult for locals to sleep.
4.Walking in large groups without considering others who need to walk by, crossing roads without thinking of local traffic laws, and many more, can be seen everywhere.
The only way to solve the problem of terrible tourists is to make sure that you are not one ! 5. Remember, whenever you step out of your country, you are representing (代表) your country to the rest of the world.
A. But it may also bring some problems.
B. Pass kindness along to future generations.
C. Thousands of tourist sites are being destroyed.
D. Be the best, kindest, most polite tourist possible.
E. The number of problems from tourists is endless.
F. Enjoy the excellent food, and go shopping at the local markets.
G. Another example is Sanlitun, a neighborhood in Beijing, China.
高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
Going green seems to be fad （时尚）for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we can’t really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.
On April 22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.
With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My wife and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.
Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic（有机的）stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we don’t need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.
Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.
1.What might be the best title for the passage?
A．Going Green.
B．Protecting the Planet.
C．Keeping Open-Minded.
D．Celebrating Our Green Year.
2.It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because .
A．they were expected to follow others
B．they didn’t know how to educate other people
C．they were unwilling to reduce their energy
D．they needed to perform unusual green tasks
3.What is the couple’s main reason for going green every day for a whole year?
A．To follow a green fad like many other people.
B．To completely change their unhealthy lifestyle.
C．to show people how to go green to help our planet.
D．to show they never do anything ungreen.
4.What did the couple do over the course of their Green Year?
A．They sold their home-made food.
B．They ignore others’ ungreen behavior.
C．They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.
D．They chose better chemical cleaners.
5.What can we infer form the last paragraph?
A．The government will give support to the green people.
B．The couple may continue their project in the future.
C．Some people disagree with the couple’s green ideas.
D．Our Green Year is becoming a national action.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Australian boy has a good _____ of Chinese and can communicate with others freely.
A. request B. command C. demand D. usage
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Going green seems to be fad(时尚)for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we can’t really say, but for the tow of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.
On April22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.
With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My life and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.
Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic(有机的)stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we don’t need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.
Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.
1.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. Going Green.
B. Protecting the Planet.
C. Keeping Open-Minded
D. Celebrating Our Green Year.
2.It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because_________.
A. they needed to perform unusual green tasks
B. they didn’t know how to educate other people
C. they were unwilling to reduce their energy
D. they were expected to follow the green fad
3.What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?
A. They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.
B. They ignore others’ ungreen behavior.
C. They chose better chemical cleaners.
D. They sold their home-made food.
4.What can we infer form the last paragraph?
A. The government will give support to the green people.
B. The couple may continue their project in the future.
C. Some people disagree with the couple’s green ideas.
D. Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Going green seems to be fad(时尚)for a lot of people these days. Whether that is good or bad, we can’t really say, but for the two of us, going green is not a fad but a lifestyle.
On April22, 2011, we decided to go green every single day for an entire year. This meant doing 365 different green things, and it also meant challenging ourselves to go green beyond easy things. Rather than recycle and reduce our energy, we had to think of 365 different green things to do and this was no easy task.
With the idea of going green every single day for a year, Our Green Year started. My life and I decided to educate people about how they could go green in their lives and hoped we could show people all the green things that could be done to help the environment. We wanted to push the message that every little bit helps.
Over the course of Our Green Year, we completely changed our lifestyle. We now shop at organic(有机的)stores. We consume less meat, choosing green food. We have greatly reduced our buying we don’t need. We have given away half of what we owned through websites. Our home is kept clean by vinegar and lemon juice, with no chemical cleaners. We make our own butter, enjoying the smell of home-made fresh bread. In our home office anyone caught doing something ungreen might be punished.
Our minds have been changed by Our Green Year. We are grateful for the chance to have been able to go green and educate others. We believe that we do have the power to change things and help our planet.
1.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. Going Green. B. Protecting the Planet.
C. Keeping Open-Minded D. Celebrating Our Green Year.
2. It was difficult for the couple to live a green life for the whole year because_________.
A. they were expected to follow the green fad
B. they didn’t know how to educate other people
C. they were unwilling to reduce their energy
D. they needed to perform unusual green tasks
3. What did the couple do over the course of Our Green Year?
A. They tried to get out of their ungreen habits.
B. They ignore others’ ungreen behavior.
C. They chose better chemical cleaners.
D. They sold their home-made food.
4.What can we infer form the last paragraph?
A. The government will give support to the green people.
B. The couple may continue their project in the future.
C. Some people disagree with the couple’s green ideas.
D. Our Green Year is becoming a national campaign.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
The Australian boy has a good ______of Chinese and can communicate with others freely.
A. request B. command C. demand D. usage
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