问题 单项选择题

For some people, the light of human attention has an unbearable brilliance. Like ivy along the dim edge of a garden, they prefer the social shadows, shunning parties, publicity and fame of any sort. Then there are the flowers of the human arboretum. For them, being in the view of others seems necessary for life itself. From Hollywood to fabricated prime-time reality, this spotlight-dependent species is thriving.
But what about the individuals who crave attention for more desperate reasons Those who resort to unusual ways to get it Lately, it seems, a dark bloom of these characters has emerged. For motives known only to themselves, they have won notoriety by drawing on an almost sacred well of social status: victim hood.
In early April, US national news outlets tracked the disappearance of Audrey Seiler, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Police and hundreds of concerned citizens searched for four days before Seiler was discovered. Seiler said she was kidnapped. Within hours, however, her story fell apart. Police announced that her abduction had been a hoax. Why would a popular student make herself disappear Her motive remains a mystery, but perhaps it had something to do with the search parties and the news bulletins that surrounded her.
Sympathy is a powerful sentiment that can connect complete strangers. But if it’s used to manipulate, the backlash can be much more intense.
In February, a Waterbury, Connecticut, man was arrested as a result of exploiting sympathy. Edward Valentin told reporters that he had received word that his wife, serving in Iraq, had been killed in an explosion. Police said Valentin admitted the fabrication, reasoning that if people felt sorry for him maybe the military would send his wife home. Evidence, however, points elsewhere.
In its extreme form, such a craving shows up in mental disorders, where sufferers may seek attention by causing themselves harm. But even when it comes with no diagnosis, a deep craving to be noticed can have a wide impact.
For these individuals, victim hood represents a "pure state of guilt-free entitlement," said psychologist Richard Levak, of Del Mar, California. "They go from being utterly deprived to being utterly indulged. In today’s world ... people have become more depressed and disconnected from each other. So you get people who crave affection and attention and approval. They don’t know how to ask for it and they don’t know how to get it. That leaves them vulnerable," Levak said.

The word "arboretum" underlined in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A.botanical garden

B.zoological garden

C.orchard

D.golf course

答案

参考答案:A

解析: 根据文中第一段的内容“Then there are the flowers of the human arboretum”可知,植物园里有花。选项中的A项为“植物园”符合文意。B项“动物园”,C项“果园”,D项“高尔夫球场”,这三项均不符合题意。

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        When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel good

about yourself. 

       ●Look at the mirror and say to yourself "I am a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I

can do anything!" It may not sound good, but it really works!  

       ●Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.  

       ●Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.

       ●Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim. Go

for it! New challenges are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished. 

       ●Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams

or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings. 

       ●Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your

cousin.

1. This passage may be taken from ______. [ ]

A. a science book

B. a story book

C. a magazine

D. school rules

2. According to the passage, when you are helping others, you will ______. [ ]

A. be special

B. be sure

C. feel nice

D. be remembered

3. What do the underlined (划线) words mean? [ ]

A. 成就感

B. 忧伤感

C. 挫折感

D. 信任感

4. Which of the following should you say "NO" to when you are unhappy? [ ]

A. You should always look for the good things of others.

B. Stay alone at home as much as possible.

C. Learn something new and go for it!

D. Keep a diary to express your feelings.

5. The best title for the passage is _______. [ ]

A. Do Your Best

B. Six Ways to Feel Good about Yourself

C. It's Never too Late to Learn

D. Always Smile to Your life

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