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1、1UnitUnit 4 4 SharingSharing.阅读理解阅读理解A(2017 河南鹤壁高级中学 9 月周练)The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: P
2、eople are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a danger
3、ous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some sto
4、ries that should be kept secretespecially those that embarrass someone else.Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves a
5、nd to others.2Honesty and openness is important: It proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do no
6、t have to be restricted to our mistakes.Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.1.Whats
7、the function of the example in Paragraph 2?A.It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.B.It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.C.It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.D.It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.2.One of the reasons why p
8、eople are unwilling to share experiences is that . A.story-sharing highlights the importance of hard workB.people are used to exposing their weaknessesC.people sometimes have no courage to share their storiesD.some stories make themselves feel uneasy3.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word
9、 “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?A.Freed.B.Broken.C.Unfolded. D.Untouched.4.The writer aims to convince us to . A.be open to people close to you by sharing some secretsB.share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselvesC.remove the dangers that can be caused by untold storiesD.realize the i
10、mportance of being honest when making friendsBConflict is on the menu tonight at the cafe La Chope.This evening,as on every Thursday night,psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of Frances favorite pastimes,coffee drinking and the“talking cure”.Here they are learning to get in touch with their tru
11、e feelings.It isnt always easy.The customerssome thirty Parisians who 3pay just under $2(plus drinks)per sessionare quick to intellectualize(高谈阔论),slow to open up and connect.“You are forbidden to sayone feels,orpeople think,”Lehanne told them.“Say I think,Think me.”A cafe society where no intellect
12、ualizing is allowed?It couldnt seem more un-French.But Lehannes psychology cafe is about more than knowing oneself:Its trying to help the citys troubled neighborhood cafes.Over the years,Parisian cafes have fallen victim to changes in the French lifestylelonger working hours,a fast-food boom and a y
13、ounger generations desire to spend more time at home.Dozens of new theme cafes appear to change the situation.Cafes focused around psychology,history,and engineering are catching on,filling tables well into the evening.The citys“psychology cafes”,which offer great comfort,are among the most popular
14、places.Middle-aged homemakers,retirees,and the unemployed come to such cafes to talk about love,anger,and dreams with a psychologist.And they come to Lehannes group just to learn to say what they feel.“Theres a strong need in Paris for communication,”says Maurice Frisch,a cafe La Chope regular who w
15、orks as a religious instructor in a nearby church.“People have few real friends.And they need to open up.”Lehanne says shed like to see psychology cafes all over France.“If people had normal lives,these cafes wouldnt exist,”she says.“If life werent a battle,people wouldnt need a special place just t
16、o speak.”But then,it wouldnt be France.5.What are people encouraged to do at the cafe La Chope?A.Learn a new subject.B.Keep in touch with friends.C.Show off their knowledge.D.Express their true feelings.6.How are cafes affected by French lifestyle changes?A.They are less frequently visited.B.They stay open for longer hours.C.They have bigger night crowds.D.They start to serve fast food.7.What are theme cafes expected to do?4A.Create more jobs. B.Supply bett
