Part V 短文完成
Text Completion · 20 分
There are three incomplete texts. First, use the choices in the box to complete the phrases. Second, use the completed phrases to fill in the blanks of the text.
Text One
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- cause big problems for all life on earth
- are in danger of dying out completely
- brings together information
from 73 different sources Scientists are reporting that the world's insects are dying out eight times faster than most other animals. They warn that the loss of these insects will cause big problems for all life on earth . A group of scientists recently put out a "meta-study" on the loss of insects around the world. A meta-study looks at the work of many other scientific studies. This report brings together information . The results of the study are alarming. The scientists say that 40% of the world's insects have hadasharp drop in their numbers in the last ten years. One third of the world's insects are in danger of dying out completely . The news is not only bad for the insects, but for everything else that lives on the planet.
Text Two
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- answer questions that perplex us
- on both large and small scales
- oriented towards understanding the individual
Every aspect of our lives is shaped by our relationship with society and its influences. As a broad social science, sociology is the study of human societies and the wide array of groups existing within them. Sociologists study the way society develops and functions on both large and small scales . From national government and cultural norms to local politics and family values, sociologists analyze the who and why of our society. They seek to answer questions that perplex us when we look at not only individuals but society asawhole. Sociology isafield of study not well understood and often confused with psychology. Though similar in many respects, psychology is oriented towards understanding the individual and how the individual relates to the group. By contrast, sociology isastudy of systems and society. It investigates macro-level issues like poverty, food deserts, and unemployment.
Text Three
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- process difficult emotions or feelings
- have benefits for many organ systems
- beauseful strategy
- choosing to try and focus on potential solutions
Positive thinking sometimes getsabad reputation. Why? Becausealot of people think it can negatively impact our wellbeing as it does not allow us to process difficult emotions or feelings . However, positive thinking is not about ignoring reality, but rather choosing to try and focus on potential solutions , and being open to new ways of thinking. It can beauseful strategy for mentally and emotionally dealing with the many uncertainties and challenges of life. Our ability to reframe and look for the positives inasituation appears to have benefits for many organ systems within our bodies. This is known as "cognitive reframing" and it trains us to use techniques to challenge our perspective onasituation or experience.