B
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At first sight, plays written 2,500 years ago in ancient Greece might seem like old museum pieces. They may seem out of fashion. However, the case may be the opposite. A new educational fashion is bringing these classic stories, especially by the famous writer Sophocles, into the life of modern teenagers. Educators find that these ancient plays powerfully explore human questions about family, life, and identity—themes deeply connected with young people today.
A key person in this movement is Bryan Doerries, a director who founded an organization called Theater of War. He stages simple readings of Greek plays, like Sophocles' Ajax and Philoctetes, in schools and communities. These plays often focus on soldiers returning home with deep physical and psychological(心理的) wounds. Doerries noticed that after these performances, audience members, including many teenagers, were thirsty to share their own personal stories of struggle and loss. The ancient characters' experiences opened a safe space for them to discuss difficult modern issues.
This educational means works because it creates a psychological distance. When teenagers discuss the problems of an ancient king or hero, they can more easily explore similar feelings in their own lives—like pressure, anger, or confusion—without feeling directly judged. As one educator explained, it allows students to look at life through art, making personal issues feel more manageable.
The project has shown amazing results. It helps students build empathy(同情) by connecting with characters from another time. More importantly, it develops their critical thinking skills when they discuss the characters' difficult choices. Finally, by connecting with these ancient characters, students get a new understanding of their own challenges, discovering that their feelings and questions are part of a shared human experience that dates back thousands of years. Therefore, they may learn from similar situations and make necessary changes if possible.
1. Why are ancient Greek plays considered effective for modern teenagers?
A. They are written by a famous writer.
B. They are short and easy to understand.
C. They are performed with modern music.
D. They explore themes teenagers face today.
2. What change did Doerries find in teenagers after they saw the performances?
A. They wanted to see more.
B. They shared their experiences.
C. They were likely to work harder.
D. They suffered great struggle and loss.
3. What is a probable benefit of the psychological distance created by ancient plays?
A. It makes the stories more interesting to students.
B. It allows students to discuss personal feelings openly.
C. It helps students remember historical dates more easily.
D. It proves that ancient people had harder lives than people today.
4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. The process of the project.
B. The effects of the project.
C. The future plan of the project.
D. The difficulties of the project.

B
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种新兴的教育方式将经典古希腊戏剧带入现代青少年的生活并获得良好效果。
1. D 推理判断题。根据第一段“Educators find that these ancient plays powerfully explore human questions about family, life, and identity—themes deeply connected with young people today.”可知古希腊戏剧探讨了人类普遍存在的问题，与当代年轻人产生共鸣。故选 D。
2. B 推理判断题。根据第二段“Doerries noticed that after these performances, audience members, including many teenagers, were thirsty to share their own personal stories of struggle and loss.”可知青少年们观看古希腊戏剧后更愿意分享自己的经历。故选 B。
3. B 推理判断题。根据第三段“This educational means works because it creates a psychological distance ... without feeling directly judged.”可知当青少年讨论古代人物的困境时，他们能更轻松地探索自身相似的情绪，而不会感到被直接评判，他们能更开放地讨论。故选 B。
4. B 段落大意题。根据最后一段“The project has shown amazing results ...”可知本段介绍该项目的作用。故选 B。