A. eventually B. production C. Negative D. involving AB. positive AC. employing
AD. constantly BC. response BD. reverse CD. relaxation ABC. function
By now, how the immune system is affected by stress has been discovered. In one study, ___31___500 couples, those who showed very unfriendly behavior during a 30-minute discussion about marriage problems had lower immune functioning for 24-hour period following the experiment than people who showed less ___32___behavior. It is not just stress that can do damage. One researcher though that if the same cold virus was put under two different noses, the person who is depressed or anxious would be more likely to develop the cold. How can stress and related emotions contribute to poor health?
These feelings can cause the __33___of substances that damage or weaken our immure cells. Negative emotion can also cause our bodies to produce fewer substances that __34___help fight off disease. If stress, depression, anger and other negative feelings can make you more likely to get sick, can the ___35____be true? Will you have a stronger immune__36___and greater health if you are happier, less stressed? Experts believe that the answer is yes. There are studies showing that by __-37___certain mind-body techniques that help reduce stress and improve outlook, cancer patients can live longer. And cancer patients aren’t the only ones who can benefit. Research has found that when patients with chronic pain use ____38___therapies and other techniques to deal with discomfort, they reduced their visits to the doctors by 36%. Relaxation produces better health through deep rhythmic breathing, muscle loosening and a slower heart rate. When some of the pressure is taken out of the body, they entire immune system will ___39___much better. Relaxation decreases blood pressure and heart rate. That is important because a body that is ___40___under pressure will exhaust.
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Some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?
In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned.
Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences.
In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts.
Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship.
In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others.
Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?
Main comparisons | Contexts |
__76__ are changing | In the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first ___77____. |
Nowadays, people seem to be more ____78____about themselves. | |
___79___are changing too. | People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的). |
People may strive to achieve their own __80___ at the price of their coworkers. | |
The author’s understanding | |
___81____ for the changes in author’s eyes | Fierce __82___ and great __83___on modern people may be responsible for the changes. |
The author’s ___84____towards topic | A relationship which can ___85___ two sides should be established. |