Question

【题目】 Many people connect gratitude (感谢) with saying “thank you” to someone who helped us, making it a short act of appreciation. According to Robert Emmons, a leading researcher, gratitude is an emotion that can result in long-lasting positivity (积极性). 【1】

Gratitude is good for your health.

Through his research, Emmons found that grateful people reported feeling healthier and happier, both mentally and physically. 【2】 In the workplace, employees who are shown that they are appreciated are healthier and more productive by 50 percent.

【3】

Gratitude is a selfless act. We often take for granted the simple things in life. Those who recognize the goodness in life, no matter how simple, are more likely to be sensitive to the needs of others and to help whenever they can. Being considerate to others’ opinions, experiences and backgrounds will make you a better person.

Gratitude makes us more self-aware.

Working in an ever-developing, fast-paced society, we are surrounded by ambitious people who are always struggling for more and better. 【4】 It starts by paying attention to what’s now going on in your life, and that’s true self-awareness is the key to being successful.

Gratitude helps us build strong relationship.

Gratitude is a powerful tool for strengthening relationship, both at work and in your personal life. People who express their gratitude tend to be more willing to forgive others and therefore able to create long-lasting connections.

【5】 Taking the time to thank people for their work and kindness --- whether it was today, last month or many years ago-makes you happier and more self-aware.

A.Specially, those who were grateful were 25 percent happier than those who weren’t.

B.Gratitude builds understanding.

C.The old saying goes “It’s never too late to say you’re sorry”, but the same is true of gratitude.

D.All in all, we feel and express our gratitude in different ways.

E.Gratitude makes you reflect (反思) in the moment instead of always thinking about the future.

F.Gratitude helps us build up self-confidence.

G.Here are a few benefits of being grateful.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】G

【2】A

【3】B

【4】E

【5】C

【解析】

本文是说明文。文章介绍了感恩对我们带来的种种好处。

【1】

选项G意思为：下面是感恩的几个好处。文章下面几段的小标题“Gratitude is good for your health. ”“Gratitude makes us more self-aware.”“Gratitude helps us build strong relationship.”都是说明感恩的好处。选项G是承上启下。故选G项。

【2】

该段是关于感恩对健康的好处；空前提到“感恩的人在心理上和生理上都感觉更健康、更快乐”，选项A意思为：特别是，那些心存感激的人比那些不感恩的人要快乐25%。选项A是顺承空前一句的话题，也符合该段的主题。故选A项。

【3】

分析文章结构，文章每一段都有小标题；此空应该是该段的小标题，也是主题句。选项B意思为：感恩能增进理解。下文提到“那些认识到生活中美好事物的人…都更能体会到他人的需要”“体谅和理解他人的意见、经历和背景会使你成为更好的人”。文中“be sensitive to the needs of others”和“Being considerate to others’ opinions, experiences and backgrounds”即是说明对他人的理解，符合“Gratitude builds understanding.”的主题。 故选B项。

【4】

该段小标题是“感恩让我们更有自我意识”；选项E意思为：感恩让你反思当下，而不是总想着未来。空后一句中的“paying attention to what’s now going on in your life（关注你的生活中正在发生的事情）”与选项E中的“…reflect in the moment”语义相同，都是指“关注当下”。故选E项。

【5】

选项C意思为：俗话说“道歉永远不晚”，感恩也是同样的道理。空后一句中“Taking the time to thank people for their work and kindness --- whether it was today, last month or many years ago（花时间感谢别人为你所做的事和善良——无论是今天，上个月还是多年前）”与选项C中“‘It’s never too late to say you’re sorry’”语义相符，表示感恩为时不晚。故选C项。