Question

    Art—no matter whether you choose to create it yourself or simply observe and enjoy it—is a relaxing and inspiring activity for many people. However, the particular benefits of artistic expression go much further.

Studies suggest that art therapy (疗法) can be very valuable in treating issues such as depression and anxiety disorder. It is a great way to express your emotions without words, process complex feelings and find relief.

You don’t necessarily have to see a therapist in order to experience some of the benefits of artistic expression. There are many simple activities you can try from the comfort of your home such as art journaling, drawing, making collections, sculpting with clay, etc. It doesn’t matter what media you choose. The only thing that matters is that you feel comfortable using it. Human beings are naturally creative, and all you need to do to complete an art therapy activity successfully is to be with yourself and your emotions. Once you free your creativity, your inner artist will quickly wake up.

However, working with a licensed therapist also has its advantage because a professional can tailor each activity to your own needs. If the activities are done in a group, they are excellent for building healthy connections with other people, which may be very helpful if you are fighting depression.

Experts agree that art therapy has many benefits, from promoting your self-respect, and providing you a safe outlet to relieve your emotions, to giving you a sense of control over your life and helping you to get to know and understand yourself better. During the process of art creation, you will be taking yourself on a journey of self-discovery that will help you get rid of emotional roadblocks, and learn how to communicate with yourself and others.

1.To complete an art therapy successfully, you have to ______.

A.be talented for art B.see a therapist

C.choose a special media D.accept yourself

2.What advantage do the activities done in a group have in art therapy?

A.The activities are tailored to one’s own needs. B.The activities are inspiring.

C.The activities are comforting. D.The activities promote communication.

3.The last paragraph is meant to ______.

A.explain the advantages of art therapy

B.give some advice about promoting your self-respect

C.provide an approach to relieve your emotions

D.summarize the process of art creation

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.How to develop drawing skills.

B.How to wake up art creativity.

C.Art therapy is a great way to treat mental health.

D.Art can be used to learn how to communicate with oneself.

Answer

1.D

2.D

3.A

4.C

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，艺术疗法在治疗抑郁症和焦虑症等问题上非常有价值，并介绍了艺术疗法的优点。

1.

细节理解题。根据第三段中The only thing that matters is that you feel comfortable using it. Human beings are naturally creative, and all you need to do to complete an art therapy activity successfully is to be with yourself and your emotions.可知唯一重要的是你使用它时感到舒服。人类天生具有创造力，要想成功地完成一项艺术治疗活动，你所需要做的就是与你自己和你的情感在一起。由此可知，要成功地完成艺术治疗，你必须接受自己。故选D。

2.

细节理解题。根据第四段中If the activities are done in a group, they are excellent for building healthy connections with other people, which may be very helpful if you are fighting depression.可知如果这些活动是在一个团体中进行的，那么它们将非常有利于与他人建立健康的联系，这对你对抗抑郁症非常有帮助。由此可知，团体活动在艺术治疗中促进了交流。故选D。

3.

主旨大意题。根据最后一段Experts agree that art therapy has many benefits, from promoting your self-respect, and providing you a safe outlet to relieve your emotions, to giving you a sense of control over your life and helping you to get to know and understand yourself better. During the process of art creation, you will be taking yourself on a journey of self-discovery that will help you get rid of emotional roadblocks, and learn how to communicate with yourself and others.可知专家们一致认为艺术疗法有很多好处，从提高你的自尊，为你提供一个安全的出口来缓解你的情绪，给你一种控制你的生活的感觉，帮助你更好地了解和了解自己。在艺术创作的过程中，你将开启一段自我发现的旅程，帮助你摆脱情感障碍，学会如何与自己和他人沟通。由此可知，最后一段意在解释艺术疗法的优势。故选A。

4.

主旨大意题。根据第二段Studies suggest that art therapy (疗法) can be very valuable in treating issues such as depression and anxiety disorder. It is a great way to express your emotions without words, process complex feelings and find relief.可知研究表明，艺术疗法在治疗抑郁症和焦虑症方面非常有价值。这是一种不用语言就能表达你的情绪、处理复杂的情绪并获得解脱的好方法。结合文章还介绍了艺术疗法在治疗抑郁症和焦虑症等问题上非常有价值，和艺术疗法的优点。由此可知，这篇文章主要讲了艺术疗法是治疗心理健康的好方法。故选C。