第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
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。
Social comparison is natural human behavior and there are two types of it: upward social comparison, where we look at people who we feel are better off than we are and downward social comparison, where we look at people who we feel are worse off than we are. These comparisons aren’t always bad for us, but they can sometimes be less helpful than we think. ____36____
Whether social comparison is helpful or harmful is decided by our self-respect, the stressors (压力因素) we already have in our lives, and whether we’re making upward or downward social comparison. For example, when we make downward social comparison and compare ourselves to those who are less well-off, it generally makes us feel better. However, those who are experiencing greater threats or stress in their lives tend to use downward comparison more often. ____37____
In addition, social media has taken social comparison to a whole new level in the last few years. We see who is doing what were not, and we may become stressed wondering if we’re doing enough, earning enough, or enjoying life enough. ____38____ not knowing whether they’re just posting their highlights or they’re really sharing casual events as they happen.
If you feel somewhat hooked on (沉迷于) feelings of superiority from downward social comparison or beating yourself up when you make upward social comparison, it’s important to get out of this mental trap. To train your brain to care less about what others are doing or thinking, find role models and learn from them without adding the element of competitiveness to your own life. You can also create a supportive circle: ____39____. Or you can start an exercise group or join a training group.
____40____ if you’re feeling envious of someone else’s success. It also helps to maintain an ongoing gratitude journal so you stay in the frame of mind of counting your blessings rather than what you lack. Additionally, it’s also a good idea to develop a habit of helping others and seeing what small things you can do to do for your friends and strangers.
A. This can lift their mood
B. Focus on your own failures
C. Try to be a modest person
D. This can be a group of friends sharing a common goal
E. Remind yourself of what you have achieved and are good at
F. And sometimes they’re bad for our happiness and stress levels
G. We compare our regular lives with other people’s best memories
【答案】36. F 37. A 38. G 39. D 40. E
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。
Social comparison is natural human behavior and there are two types of it: upward social comparison, where we look at people who we feel are better off than we are and downward social comparison, where we look at people who we feel are worse off than we are. These comparisons aren’t always bad for us, but they can sometimes be less helpful than we think. ____36____
Whether social comparison is helpful or harmful is decided by our self-respect, the stressors (压力因素) we already have in our lives, and whether we’re making upward or downward social comparison. For example, when we make downward social comparison and compare ourselves to those who are less well-off, it generally makes us feel better. However, those who are experiencing greater threats or stress in their lives tend to use downward comparison more often. ____37____
In addition, social media has taken social comparison to a whole new level in the last few years. We see who is doing what were not, and we may become stressed wondering if we’re doing enough, earning enough, or enjoying life enough. ____38____ not knowing whether they’re just posting their highlights or they’re really sharing casual events as they happen.
If you feel somewhat hooked on (沉迷于) feelings of superiority from downward social comparison or beating yourself up when you make upward social comparison, it’s important to get out of this mental trap. To train your brain to care less about what others are doing or thinking, find role models and learn from them without adding the element of competitiveness to your own life. You can also create a supportive circle: ____39____. Or you can start an exercise group or join a training group.
____40____ if you’re feeling envious of someone else’s success. It also helps to maintain an ongoing gratitude journal so you stay in the frame of mind of counting your blessings rather than what you lack. Additionally, it’s also a good idea to develop a habit of helping others and seeing what small things you can do to do for your friends and strangers.
A. This can lift their mood
B. Focus on your own failures
C. Try to be a modest person
D. This can be a group of friends sharing a common goal
E. Remind yourself of what you have achieved and are good at
F. And sometimes they’re bad for our happiness and stress levels
G. We compare our regular lives with other people’s best memories
【答案】36. F 37. A 38. G 39. D 40. E
