D
A hug is a form of human touch that happens when two or more people hold each other closely. People hug for many different reasons in their lives. For example, if a child is sad, a parent may hug him or her to give comfort. Grown-ups may hug to show each other love. Friends may hug to show friendship. Members of a team may hug after winning a game to show happiness and encourage other team members.
Hugs may seem unimportant, but hugging is a necessary human need. For example, hugging plays a crucial role in building human relationships, which not only makes the hugged person feel loved and important but also, in turn, develops a sense of trust, belonging and safety that encourages open communication and understanding with others.
Hugging also has many health advantages. Research has shown that hugs can lower the risk of getting a cold as well as lower worry levels. Giving and receiving hugs can also make people feel in a good mood.
Finally, hugging can even save lives. In recent years, doctors have found that it is best when a baby is held soon after being born. It keeps the baby warm and helps keep his heart rate stable.
Besides, these babies feel safer and seem to be happier. Sometimes, a hug from a mother can save the life of her newly-born baby who is dying.
Knowing the importance of a hug, one man started the Free Hugs Campaign in 2001. It was an act of kindness to show that everyone is an important person. Giving hugs to unknown people who wanted or needed a hug became popular in society. Now, the month of July is known as International Free Hugs Month. It is a time when people all over the world, regardless of(不管) age, gender or nationality, come together to spread love and warmth through hugs.
Someone once said, "We need four hugs a day for living on. We need eight hugs a day for holding on. We need twelve hugs a day for growing up." There may not be many people who give out 12 a day. But for all its advantages, maybe it is something we should all do more often.
()37. What can we learn from Paragraph 1?
A. A mother may hug her son to show her sadness.
B. Friends may hug each other to share their interests.
C. Team members may hug to celebrate the victory.
D. A child may hug his parent to express his wish.
()38. Which of the following shows the advantage of hugging according to the text?
A. Helping people stay away from danger.
B. Helping people get more pleasure.
C. Helping protect people from illness.
D. Helping people forget their mistakes.
()39. Why did the man start the Free Hugs Campaign?
A. To encourage more people to give hugs.
B. To give more hugs to important people.
C. To offer help to all kinds of people.
D. To teach people how to hug properly.
()40. What does the writer think of hugging?
A. Helpful.
B. Difficult.
C. Meaningless.
D. Impossible.

D
文章大意:本文介绍了拥抱在人际关系中的重要性及其对健康的益处,进一步说明了拥抱在情感上的温暖和心理治疗中的积极作用,并介绍了“免费拥抱运动”的由来。
37. C 解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中“Members of a team may hug after winning a game to show happiness and encourage other team members.”可知,团队成员在赢得比赛后可能会拥抱以表达胜利的快乐。故选 C。
38. B 解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中“Giving and receiving hugs can also make people feel in a good mood.”可知,给予和接受拥抱可以让人们感到心情好,即拥抱的好处是帮助人们获得更多的快乐。故选 B。
39. A 解析:推理判断题。根据第六段中“Knowing the importance of a hug, one man started the Free Hugs Campaign in 2001. It was an act of kindness to show that everyone is an important person.”可知,这是一个善举,表明每个人都是重要的人,由此可推知,他发起这个运动是为了鼓励更多的人给予拥抱。故选 A。
40. A 解析:观点态度题。根据文章内容可知,拥抱有很多好处,如建立人际关系、降低患病风险、改善心情等,因此作者认为拥抱是有帮助的。故选 A。