资源简介 It's assumed that the best way to lift your spirits when you're feeling down is to dosomething nice for yourself.However,.research suggests that altruistic acts(利他行为)workbetter.In one study,participants were set tasks that benefited either themselves,other individualsor the whole of humanity.Those who acted in the interest of others experienced an increase inpositive emotions and psychological well-being,while those who were tasked with treatingthemselves kindly did not.I did not know this when I signed up with the conservation group four years ago.Nor did Iknow that volunteering is associated with greater self-esteem()and better self-reportedhealth and life satisfaction,or that helping others activates the brain's "reward"system.What Idid know was that I was feeling very worried about the ecological and climate crises.I wassurrounded by hopelessness and helplessness.A counselor()changed me on to volunteering.As I cried about turtle doves,whichwere most likely to be the next extinction in the UK,he said,"Do something."He gave me threerules:make it simple,immediate and cooperative.That's how,a week later,I found myself in Victoria Park in Ashford,Kent,fishing oldcarrier bags out the river.Our band of volunteers put up bat-boxes,created new paths,andsurveyed for amphibians(两栖动物).Psychologists call the mental improvement from volunteering the "helper's high".And I didget high.I'd soon signed up to volunteer at a wildlife reserve,where we managed habitat forbutterflies,built leaky dams and so on.I've not stopped since.Every time I volunteer,I come home strengthened by the fresh air,the natural environment and the company and,perhaps most of all,by having acted in line withwhat I value.28.Which may make one more cheerful according to the study A.Obtaining a higher social status.B.Saving money for the future life.C.Treating oneself to a big meal.D.Participating in voluntary services.29.What could be learned about the author from paragraph 2 A.He got much self-esteem.B.He achieved great satisfaction.C.He worried about ecological crises.D.He was desperate about his future.30.What does the underlined phrase "helper's high"probably refer to A.The helper's pressure.B.The pleasure of giving help.C.The volunteers'spirits.D.The joy of pleasing oneself.31.What message does the text mainly intend to convey A.Psychological well-being is very important.B.Volunteering makes a difference to our society.C.Helping others brings emotional improvement.D.Environmental conservation makes a good world.高一英语试题第5页共10页 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源预览