Question

    One way to prevent anxiety from getting out of control is to recognize its benefits. It is a mistake to think that we'd make better decisions if only we keep our feelings under control. Instead, a mix of feelings like anxiety and logical(合逻辑的) thinking leads to sound decision- making. It's true that there is plenty of research showing that higher levels of anxiety can make us more likely to avoid risks in our decision-making. There is also evidence that anxiety can increase the attention you pay to relevant information.

Recent studies have shown that people who are anxious about their relationship (for example, they fear to be abandoned) tend to be better at recognizing people who tell lies and are more likely to raise the alarm when danger is present.

In the real world though, it's worth realizing that feeling anxious once in a while is extremely common. It communicates to others that you care, and what's more, it's probably a sign that you are intelligent. At least two published studies have identified that people who score higher on measures of anxiety also tend to perform better on intelligence tests. This seems reasonable: if you're a thinker, you are sure to be always thinking about the future and imagine possible plots, including bad ones.

The important thing, if you are a worrywart (杞人忧天者) , is not to let your fear destroy your dreams. And don't bury your head in the sand. Instead, act on your fears — do the research as well as preparation, so rather than walking blindly into that which you fear, you meet the challenge in full readiness.

When anxiety beats you, or casts a shadow over your life, this is a serious problem. No one is denying that. But like everyday anxiety of this kind that you feel before a presentation or interview, you needn't see it as your enemy. Anxiety is an important feeling, developed through evolution. As for people who are fairly anxious by nature, there is reason for cheer, too. Your nerves (神经紧张) are a sign of your watchfulness. Listen to them and act on them. Then you can turn your nervousness into your advantage.

1.What can we infer from the first paragraph about anxiety?

A.It can enable us to be more focused.

B.It can stop us from thinking logically.

C.It can make us more willing to take risks.

D.It can be the only reason for all bad decisions.

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Anxious people are less sensitive to danger.

B.Anxious people have difficulty discovering liars.

C.Feeling anxious is more likely to put people at risk.

D.Feeling anxious occasionally is a sign of intelligence.

3.How should we deal with anxiety in the author's opinion?

A.Regard it as our enemy. B.Take action to control it.

C.Avoid being defeated by it. D.Treat it as a minor feeling.

4.What is the theme of the passage?

A.Effective ways to prevent anxiety. B.Unexpected benefits of anxiety.

C.Tips on how to keep a good mood. D.Common misunderstandings about anxiety.

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了焦虑能够带来的一些意想不到的好处，我们应该将焦虑变成自己的优势。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段中There is also evidence that anxiety can increase the attention you pay to relevant information.(还有证据表明，焦虑会增加你对相关信息的注意力)可知，焦虑能让我们更专注。故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段中At least two published studies have identified that people who score higher on measures of anxiety also tend to perform better on intelligence tests.(至少有两项已发表的研究表明，在焦虑测试中得分较高的人，在智力测试中往往表现得更好)可知，偶尔感到焦虑是聪明的表现。故选D。

3.推理判断题。根据第四段第一句The important thing, if you are a worrywart, is not to let your fear destroy your dreams. And don't bury your head in the sand. (如果你是个杞人忧天的人，最重要的是不要让恐惧摧毁你的梦想。不要逃避现实)可知，作者认为，我们应该避免被焦虑打败。故选C。

4.主旨大意题。根据第一段中It is a mistake to think that we'd make better decisions if only we keep our feelings under control. Instead, a mix of feelings like anxiety and logical(合逻辑的) thinking leads to sound decision- making.(认为只要我们控制住自己的情绪，就能做出更好的决定，这种想法是错误的。相反，焦虑和逻辑思维的混合会导致合理的决策)以及第二段Recent studies have shown that people who are anxious about their relationship (for example, they fear to be abandoned) tend to be better at recognizing people who tell lies and are more likely to raise the alarm when danger is present.(最近的研究表明，那些对他们的关系感到焦虑的人，例如，他们害怕被抛弃，往往更善于识别说谎的人，而且在危险出现时更有可能发出警报)可知，这篇文章的主题是焦虑带来的意想不到的好处。故选B。