2015职称英语考试理工类阅读理解(2)

　　Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.

　　1. Interpersonal relationships are important because they can ________

　　C. deal with life changes D. cure types of illnesses

　　A. lies in the social medical care systems which support them

　　C. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles

　　3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word cushions?

　　C. lessens the effect of D. gets rid of

　　A. instrumental support B. informational support

　　5. What is the subject discussed in the text?

　　C. Ways to deal with stress. D. Effects of stressful condition.

　　1. 在第一段中我们可以找出答案。从to deal with major life changes and daily problems. Studies over types of illnesses可以看出，B、C、D的内容只是问题的一部分，都比较片面，所以答案选择A。

　　3. 这道题可以通过查词典选出正确答案。

　　4. 在最后一段中，作者给出了几种不同的support。第一种是friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they value us. 即从朋友，亲戚和同事那获得的支持;第二种是other people often provide us with informational support.即别人为我们提供的信息帮助和支持;第三种是we typically find social companionship supportive-taking part in free-time activities with others。即社会关系或友情中得到的支持或帮助。最后一种是other people may give us instrumental support，即别人给我们提供的实质性支持。综上比较得出答案选择C。