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You may have been told before not to be afraid of anything. Fear is often associated with weakness. Fear is something to be avoided.
But that’s not true, according to a magazine. Fear can be good for us.
Fear tells us about danger. Without fear, we wouldn’t know when to run away from a tiger or step back from a cliff.
In a study published in a journal, researchers from Michigan State University said that a healthy fear of crime keeps teenagers away from potentially (潜在地) dangerous people, places, and activities.
Fear makes us jump, scream and sweat. But interestingly, sometimes we make ourselves feel fear on purpose. Think about scary books and movies, and also the long lines for a scary roller coaster ride.
Margee Kerr, a sociologist, explained why to the magazine.
Fear fills our brain with healthy chemical substances (化学物质), especially endorphins (内啡肽) and dopamine (多巴胺), and these things create feelings of happiness and excite us, according to Kerr.
In addition, when you’re scared, your body produces a chemical which helps people bond with each other.
“Watch people walking out of a haunted house, and you’ll see lots of smiles and high fives,” Kerr said. That also explains why schools and companies organize challenging trips and physical activities to build up team spirit.
People experience and deal with fear in different ways. If you happen to be a “coward” who gets scared easily, don’t worry. There is some evidence that being scared can help a person manage stressful situations.
Kerr said that things like giving a report in front of your class or performing in a school play help build a sort of endurance (忍耐力) to fear that makes us more confident.
“You become more comfortable with the physical experience of fear, so you’re better able to work through it during tense situations,” said Kerr.
So, learn to love your fear. It only grows when you forget how helpful your fear is trying to be.
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A. Fear is often associated with weakness and it is something to be avoided.
B. A healthy fear of crime may keep teenagers away from potential danger.
C. Scared people produce a chemical in their bodies which may bring danger.
D. People will become weaker and weaker with the physical experience of fear.
(
A. a person who is weaker
B. a person who becomes frightened easily
C. a person who is in danger
D. a person who gets angry and worried easily
(
A. It teaches people how to keep away from things that could be dangerous.
B. It introduces some ways to avoid being involved in scary situations.
C. It tells us the advantages of being scared by giving some examples.
D. It helps people to know more about fear, endurance and confidence.
You may have been told before not to be afraid of anything. Fear is often associated with weakness. Fear is something to be avoided.
But that’s not true, according to a magazine. Fear can be good for us.
Fear tells us about danger. Without fear, we wouldn’t know when to run away from a tiger or step back from a cliff.
In a study published in a journal, researchers from Michigan State University said that a healthy fear of crime keeps teenagers away from potentially (潜在地) dangerous people, places, and activities.
Fear makes us jump, scream and sweat. But interestingly, sometimes we make ourselves feel fear on purpose. Think about scary books and movies, and also the long lines for a scary roller coaster ride.
Margee Kerr, a sociologist, explained why to the magazine.
Fear fills our brain with healthy chemical substances (化学物质), especially endorphins (内啡肽) and dopamine (多巴胺), and these things create feelings of happiness and excite us, according to Kerr.
In addition, when you’re scared, your body produces a chemical which helps people bond with each other.
“Watch people walking out of a haunted house, and you’ll see lots of smiles and high fives,” Kerr said. That also explains why schools and companies organize challenging trips and physical activities to build up team spirit.
People experience and deal with fear in different ways. If you happen to be a “coward” who gets scared easily, don’t worry. There is some evidence that being scared can help a person manage stressful situations.
Kerr said that things like giving a report in front of your class or performing in a school play help build a sort of endurance (忍耐力) to fear that makes us more confident.
“You become more comfortable with the physical experience of fear, so you’re better able to work through it during tense situations,” said Kerr.
So, learn to love your fear. It only grows when you forget how helpful your fear is trying to be.
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B
) 38. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Fear is often associated with weakness and it is something to be avoided.
B. A healthy fear of crime may keep teenagers away from potential danger.
C. Scared people produce a chemical in their bodies which may bring danger.
D. People will become weaker and weaker with the physical experience of fear.
(
B
) 39. The underlined word “coward” in Paragraph 10 probably means “”.A. a person who is weaker
B. a person who becomes frightened easily
C. a person who is in danger
D. a person who gets angry and worried easily
(
C
) 40. What is the main idea of the passage?A. It teaches people how to keep away from things that could be dangerous.
B. It introduces some ways to avoid being involved in scary situations.
C. It tells us the advantages of being scared by giving some examples.
D. It helps people to know more about fear, endurance and confidence.
答案
38—40 BBC
