Question

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

There are all sorts of good sensible reasons to avoid getting angry. Not only does it make us feel bad, it also makes us do stupid things without noticing the risks and it can be self-destructive( 毁坏性的).    1.   But like all emotions, anger has its purposes, which can be used for good effects.

Anger is a motivating force.

In fact anger itself is a kind of positive energy and a powerful motivating force.   2.   When we see something as beneficial, we want it more when we are angry. So, when used right, constructive anger can make us feel strong and powerful and help push us on to get what we want.

3.

It may sound like a strange thing to say, but angry people have something in common with happy people. That's because both tend to expect favorable results. By comparison those experiencing more fear are more pessimistic(悲观的) about the future and expect further terrors.

Anger can benefit relationships.

Society tells us anger is dangerous and we should hide it .The problem is that when we hide our anger, our partner doesn't know he's done something wrong. And so he keeps doing it.   4.  The expression of anger, if reasonable and aimed at finding a solution, can actually benefit and strengthen relationships.

Anger provides self-understanding.

Anger can also provide understanding into ourselves, if we allow it. Getting angry leads to a positive outcome. Anger help discover our own faults. If we can notice when we get angry and why, then we can learn what to do to improve our lives.    5.

A．And that doesn't do our relationship any good.

B．Anger can turn us on and thus push on towards our goals in the face of problems and barriers.

C．Anger reduces violence.

D．Angry people are more optimistic.

E．Most of us treat our anger as though it's unreasonable, unshowable and unmentionable.

F．That's because it's a very strong social signal that a situation needs to be solved.

G．Anger can encourage self-change.

Answer

1.E

2.B

3.D

4.A

5.G

【解析】

试题分析：我们通常认为生气是非理性的行为，是消极情绪，但是，有研究发现生气这一行为也有着其积极的一面。

1.E 根据后一句But like all emotions, anger has its purposes, which can be used for good effects.可知生气也有自己的目的，而且生气也会有好的影响。句中的but说明横线这句应该在说明生气的不好之处，选项中只有E项“Most of us treat our anger as though it's unreasonable, unshowable and unmentionable.”叙述的是anger的不好的方面。故E项符合上下文串联。

2.B 根据前一句In fact anger itself is a kind of positive energy and a powerful motivating force.生气本身就是一种积极的能量，也是一种有力的推动力。那么横线这一句是在叙述anger给人们带来的好处，B项“Anger can turn us on and thus push on towards our goals in the face of problems and barriers.”在面对困难和问题的时候，生气可以推动我们前进。故选B。

3.D 根据本段抵御It may sound like a strange thing to say, but angry people have something in common with happy people.可知横线这句话听起来很奇怪，但是生气的人和开心的人有一些共同之处。选项中D项“Angry people are more optimistic.”生气的人往往会更加乐观。符合上下文，只有乐观的人和开心的人才是一类人。故选D。

4.A 根据前一句The problem is that when we hide our anger, our partner doesn't know he's done something wrong.可知如果我们总是隐藏我们的愤怒，不让我们的同伴知道他们所犯的错误。长期以来对我们之间的关系是没有好处的。因为真正的好朋友就应该让对方知道自己所做的事情是对还是错误。所以A项“And that doesn't do our relationship any good.”正确。

5.Anger help discover our own faults. If we can notice when we get angry and why, then we can learn what to do to improve our lives.愤怒可以让我们发现自己的错误，我们才会做出改变，才可以学会如何改善我们的生活。所以G项“Anger can encourage self-change.”“愤怒可以鼓励自我改善”符合上下文串联。

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