2015年职称英语理工类阅读理解考前强化习题(三)

　　阅读理解：要求应试者根据文章的内容，从每题所给的4个选项中选择l个最佳答案。

　　Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support money aid, material resources, and needed services - that reduces stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.

　　A. make people live more easily B. smooth away daily problems

　　60. The researches show that peoples physical and mental health _______

　　B. has much to do with the amount of support they get from others

　　D. is related to their courage for dealing with major life changes