Can you be too beautiful? It is hardly a problem that most of us have to bother — as much as we might like to dream that it were the case.
Yet the blessings and curses of beauty have been a long-standing interest in psychology. Do those blessed with shiny faces and an attractive body live in a cloud of appreciation — or does it sometimes pay to be ordinary?
Combing through decades of findings, social psychologists Lisa Slattery Walker and Tonya Frevert at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have reviewed all the evidence to date and their conclusions are not what you might expect.
At the most basic level, beauty might be thought to carry a kind of halo(光環(huán)) around it; we see that someone has one good quality, and by association, our deep mind may assume that they have other good ones too.
Even in the courts, a pleasing appearance can work its magic. Attractive criminals are likely to get less strict sentences, or to escape punishment entirely; attractive plaintiffs(原告), meanwhile, are more likely to win their case and get bigger financial settlements. “It’s an effect seen everywhere,” says Walker.
But if beauty pays in most circumstances, there are still situations where it can have opposite results. While attractive men may be considered better leaders, for instance, hidden sexist prejudices can work against attractive women, making them less likely to be hired for high-level jobs that require power. And as you might expect, good-looking people of both sexes run into envy — one study found that if you are interviewed by someone of the same sex, they may be less likely to employ you if they judge that you are more attractive than they are.
More worryingly, being beautiful or handsome could harm your medical care. We tend to link good looks to health, meaning that illnesses are often taken less seriously when they affect the good-looking. When treating people for pain, for instance, doctors tend to take less care over the more attractive people.
And the bubble of beauty can be a somewhat lonely place. One study in 1975, for instance, found that people tend to move further away from a beautiful woman on the pathway — perhaps as a mark of respect, but still making interaction more distant. “Attractiveness can convey more power over visible space — but that in turn can make others feel they can’t approach that person,” says Frevert. Interestingly, the online dating website OKCupid recently reported that people with the most beautiful pictures are less likely to find dates than those with less perfect pictures.
Ultimately, Frevert points out that focusing too much on your appearance can itself be harmful if it creates stress and anxiety — even for those already blessed with good looks. “If you are crazy about attractiveness, it may affect your experience and interactions,” she says. It’s an outdated saying, but no amount of beauty can make up for a bad personality. As the writer Dorothy Parker put it so elegantly: “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.”
1.From paragraph one, we can learn that _______.
A. we might always dream about being bothered by others[
B. most people are not afraid of being too beautiful
C. some may be bothered by their unattractive appearance
D. being too beautiful can be a problem bothering everyone
2.Which is the benefit for beautiful people?
A. An attractive plaintiff has more chances to get away with punishment.
B. Beautiful criminals are more likely to persuade the judge and win the case.
C. Good-looking people are often regarded as having many good qualities.
D. Women with pleasing appearance will always be considered as better leaders.
3.What can be inferred from OKCupid’s finding?
A. Don’t use perfect pictures when trying to find dates online.
B. Less attractive women are lonely because of their appearances.
C. We may feel more excited to approach those with attractive appearances.
D. People with perfect pictures will find dates sooner or later.
4.What might be the best title for the passage?
A. Sexist Prejudice B. Negative Sides of Beauty
C. Blessed with Beauty D. Beauty vs Ugliness
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根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后面的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。其中有兩項為多余項。
Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation.
___1.____Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation. _____2.___
It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate (輻射過濾板) in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. ____3._____The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa.
You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation.
Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. ________4.___Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.
______5.____ Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiations released than the new one within the same distance.
A.And adjust the brightness of your computer screen.
B.Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself.
C.And adjust the sound level on your computer.
D.The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly.
E. The simplest way is by drinking 2 & 3 cups of green tea every day.
F. If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer.
G. It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.
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Out of __________ question, it’s______ great fun to explore new places-----it feels like an adventure, even when you know you’re not the first to have been there.
A. the; a B. the; / C. /;a D. /’/
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完形填空
閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中,選出最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
As a young boy my family was very poor. I would often help do something for the neighbors to a little pocket money.
One day I on the door of an elderly woman and asked she needed me to clean the yard. She asked why I was not in and I showed her my worn , which no longer kept me warm. She me to work in the yard. When I finished, she looked at me and said, “I suppose you want to be now.” She then a jar filled with dollar bills and said, “I’m glad you’ve done a job today but that is not something you should be doing again. I want you to new clothes and get back to school. I also want you to come back to me with your report card and I will you when I see you have worked hard and have some good . Now reach out your little hands and take out as much as you can.”
I put my hands in the jar and so much money that it was for me to buy what I badly needed. Later, I returned several times to see the woman and she did just as she . She looked at my report card and gave me a handful of dollars and some delicious food every time I________ her that I had an “A”.
I was twelve years old when I moved from that neighborhood. I will never forget the huge ________ this wonderful lady made over my life with her . This is something I hope to do myself in this lifetime over and over again.
1.A. save B. give C. earn D. change
2.A. turned B. knocked C. worked D. looked
3.A. how B. when C. why D. if
4.A. school B. time C. trouble D. bed
5.A. bag B. carpet C. coat D. sofa
6.A. allowed B. forced C. helped D. stopped
7.A. punished B. tested C. praised D. paid
8.A. set up B. took out C. talked about D. put away
9.A. boring B. new C. fine D. terrible
10.A. keep B. buy C. remove D. make
11.A. visit B. forgive C. welcome D. serve
12.A. recognize B. reward C. understand D. protect
13.A. goals B. stories C. marks D. ideas
14.A. room B. money C. food D. time
15.A. grabbed B. lost C. borrowed D. charged
16.A. rare B. enough C. simple D. special
17.A. promised B. discovered C. knew D. admitted
18.A. asked B. required C. showed D. wrote
19.A. decision B. progress C. mistake D. difference
20.A. courage B. kindness C. honesty D. happiness
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______ has recently been done to provide more buses for the people, a shortage of public vehicles remains a serious problem.
A. What B. Though what
C. In spite of what D. However what
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根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的七個選項中選出正確的填入空白處。選項中有兩項為多余選項。(選 E 涂AB, 選 F 涂CD,選G涂AC)
For many people in the West, March 13 will be scary. It is said that there are millions of people who will be so scared that they will refuse to get out of bed all day! 1.
Being nervous about Friday the 13th is a superstition (迷信). 2. Many buildings don’t have a 13th floor and, in races, no one wants to wear the number 13. According to some, Jesus was crucified (十字架上釘死) on Friday making the combination of “Friday” and “13” particularly unlucky.
3. For example, people think it is unlucky to walk under ladders. 4. This behavior is seen as an insult (侮辱) to the sun and a sign that everyone inside will have bad luck. When a black cat passes in front of you, it is also thought to mean that bad luck is coming.
5. Well, three-leaf clovers (三葉草), horseshoes facing up and even rabbit feet are said to bring good luck. There is a rhyme to help you remember the last lucky item, a “penny”:“Find a penny, pick it up; All the day you’ll have good luck!”
A. What makes this day so terrifying?
B. Why are people in the West so superstitious?
C. So is there anything you can do to bring good luck in the West?
D. It is also believed that you should never open an umbrella indoors.
E. The number 13 is considered unlucky in many western countries.
F. There are some other animals that people think will bring bad luck.
G. In addition to the number 13, there are other superstitions in Western culture.
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_____ to nuclear radiation, even for a short time, may produce variants (變異體) of genes in human bodies.
A. Exposed B. Being exposed
C. Having exposed D. After being exposed
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I was driving home the other day on a sunny afternoon. I had a smile on my face as I sang along to the songs on the radio. It was such a beautiful day that I felt full of happiness. My good mood ended, however, when the radio station took a news break between songs. Then suddenly I found myself listening to another story of a rich famous man who had broken the law. I shook my head as I came to a red traffic light.
As I pulled to a stop, I noticed four leather?jacketed bikers. They were standing in the middle of the road with two on either side of the light. They looked rough and dangerous, but as I got closer I noticed each one was holding their helmet(頭盔) in their hands. I rolled down my window as one came up to my car. “We are the Brother of the Wheel,” he said. “We are collecting money for Christmas Toy Drive for needy children.” As I pulled a dollar out of my wallet I looked past his beard and into his eyes. They shined with goodness and kindness that came right from his soul. I dropped the money in his helmet and waved to the other bikers as I drove off. My good mood had returned. My faith in mankind had been bolstered. And I remembered once again never to judge people by their appearance.
Our society often judges books by their covers but God reads what is written in our hearts and souls. Perhaps one day we will all learn to see the world through the same eyes. Perhaps one day we will realize that looks matter little and actions matter much.
1.What were the four bikers doing at the traffic lights?
A. Having a bicycle race in the street.
B. Selling helmets to the passers?by.
C. Preparing for Christmas holidays.
D. Raising money to help kids in need.
2.What does “bolstered” in the second paragraph probably mean?
A. Destroyed B. Exploded
C. Improved D. Reduced
3. The writer wants to tell us that we should ________.
A. judge others by their actions
B. have faith in young people
C. change our attitude to society
D. manage to help others in need
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H.T.B. Arts Center
FILM Tickets £2.50 / £ 1.50. Performances at 8 pm unless started otherwise.
WILD AT HEART 127mins.
Wen 6--Fri8 February
Director: David Lynch
Starring: Nicholas Cage, Laura Dern, Willam Dafoe. A first--class film. Cage and his girlfriend Dean are on the run through the dangerous Deep South. They are hiding from gunmen who have been hired to kill Cage by Dean's mother. Victims, yes—but they also have fun. It's wild at heart, strange on top. Funny, frightening and brilliant.
DICK TRACY 113mins
Mon 11--Sat16 February 6pm
Tickets on sale 5--6 pm
Director: Warren Beatty
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BATMAN 126mins
Mon11--Sat16 February 8.30pm
Tickets on sale 7.30--8.30pm
PIZZA PLUS offer 6--7pm
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson. A few essential questions must be asked...Is Batman a mad hero? Why does Bruce Wayne spend millions dressing up as a bat? Has Nicholson's Joker stolen the whole movie? Great action and excellent acting, especially by Nicholson.
1.We know from Wild at Heart that _________.
A. Cage was not accepted by his future mother-in-law.
B. Wild at Heart is funny rather than frightening.
C. A famous detective happened to help Cage and Dean.
D. Cage and Dean are playing the hide-and-seek game with Dean’s mother.
2.According to the text, we can learn that _________.
A. Batman has the longest running time
B. One can buy tickets in advance for all the films
C. While watching Batman one can enjoy pizza at 7:30 pm.
D. You’d better not take your children with you to see Dick Tracy
3. Where can we most probably read this text?
A. In an advertisement page.
B. In a movie review.
C. In a short story.
D. In an introduction of an art center.
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