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It's hard to define what trust is. Sure, there is the dictionary definition—a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something. 16 Our ability to trust in others is influenced by our experiences, personalities and so on.
17 When you order a taxi, you're putting your trust in the driver to get you safely from A to B. When you hire someone to deliver a service, you have to trust they will do a good job. When you have a secret business conversation with a new customer, you need to trust that they won't let it out.
The deepest trust is developed over time, whether that's with our partners, our family or our oldest friends. 18 But when it comes to meeting people for the first time, we are unknowingly influenced by the environment around us. Everything we have experienced in our life feeds into our ability to trust people now. 19 Some can disconnect past experiences from future experiences. Others find it harder to let go and associate past bad experiences with present situations.
Whether you're someone who trusts too easily, or someone who is very distrustful, you can manage to develop a healthy level of trust. Focus on what you believe in, what values you hold close to your heart and who you are. 20 Gradually, you will be open to new relationships.
A. But real trust is much more complex than that.
B. Such an ability plays a key role in social bonds.
C. Trust lies at the heart of our daily life in many ways.
D. Trust is a key part of good relationships and friendships.
E. Those are people we share our secrets with and feel safe among.
F. This will help you to live your life in a way that's true to you as a person.
G. How much these past experiences affect future trust varies from person to person.
16.
17 When you order a taxi, you're putting your trust in the driver to get you safely from A to B. When you hire someone to deliver a service, you have to trust they will do a good job. When you have a secret business conversation with a new customer, you need to trust that they won't let it out.
The deepest trust is developed over time, whether that's with our partners, our family or our oldest friends. 18 But when it comes to meeting people for the first time, we are unknowingly influenced by the environment around us. Everything we have experienced in our life feeds into our ability to trust people now. 19 Some can disconnect past experiences from future experiences. Others find it harder to let go and associate past bad experiences with present situations.
Whether you're someone who trusts too easily, or someone who is very distrustful, you can manage to develop a healthy level of trust. Focus on what you believe in, what values you hold close to your heart and who you are. 20 Gradually, you will be open to new relationships.
A. But real trust is much more complex than that.
B. Such an ability plays a key role in social bonds.
C. Trust lies at the heart of our daily life in many ways.
D. Trust is a key part of good relationships and friendships.
E. Those are people we share our secrets with and feel safe among.
F. This will help you to live your life in a way that's true to you as a person.
G. How much these past experiences affect future trust varies from person to person.
16.
A
17. C
18. E
19. G
20. F
答案
16.A 17.C 18.E 19.G 20.F
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了什么是信任以及如何培养它。
16. A 解析:根据上文"It's hard to define what trust is. Sure, there is the dictionary definition-a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something.(很难定义什么是信任。当然,字典上有这样的定义--对某人或某事的可靠性、真实性或能力的坚定信念。)"以及下文"Our ability to trust in others is influenced by our experiences, personalities and so on.(我们信任他人的能力受到我们的经历、个性等的影响。)"可知,本句与上文构成转折,指出信任他人存在困难,A选项"但真正的信任要复杂得多。"符合语境。故选A。
17. C 解析:根据下文"When you order a taxi, you're putting your trust ... they won't let it out.(当你叫出租车时,你信任司机能把你从A地安全送到B地。当你雇人提供服务时,你必须相信他们会做得很好。当你和一个新客户进行秘密的商业对话时,你需要相信他们不会泄露出去。)"可知,本段主要说明了信任在日常生活中的应用,C选项"信任在很多方面都是我们日常生活的核心。"符合语境。故选C。
18. E 解析:根据上文"The deepest trust is developed over time, whether that's with our partners, our family or our oldest friends.(最深的信任是随着时间发展起来的,无论是与我们的伴侣、家人还是老朋友。)"可知,本句承接上文,说明伴侣、家人和老朋友是我们信任的人,E选项"这些人是我们可以分享秘密,在他们中间感到安全的人。"符合语境。故选E。
19. G 解析:根据上文"Everything we have experienced in our life feeds into our ability to trust people now.(我们生活中所经历的一切都会增强我们现在信任他人的能力。)"和下文"Some can disconnect past experiences from future experiences. Others find it harder to let go and associate past bad experiences with present situations.(有些人可以将过去的经历与未来的经历分开。另一些人则很难放手,把过去的糟糕经历和现在的情况联系起来。)"可知,上下文主要说明了过去与未来的经历对人建立信任的影响不同,G选项"这些过去的经历对未来信任的影响程度因人而异。"符合语境。故选G。
20. F 解析:根据上文"Whether you're someone who trusts too easily, or someone who is very distrustful, you can manage to develop a healthy level of trust. Focus on what you believe in, what values you hold close to your heart and who you are.(无论你是一个太容易信任别人的人,还是一个非常不信任别人的人,你都可以设法建立一种健康的信任水平。专注于你所相信的,你内心深处的价值观和你是谁。)"以及下文"Gradually, you will be open to new relationships."可知,本句承接上文,说明"专注于你所相信的,你内心深处的价值观和你是谁"这一做法带来的帮助,F选项"这将帮助你以一种真实的方式过你的生活。"符合语境。故选F。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了什么是信任以及如何培养它。
16. A 解析:根据上文"It's hard to define what trust is. Sure, there is the dictionary definition-a firm belief in the reliability, truth or ability of someone or something.(很难定义什么是信任。当然,字典上有这样的定义--对某人或某事的可靠性、真实性或能力的坚定信念。)"以及下文"Our ability to trust in others is influenced by our experiences, personalities and so on.(我们信任他人的能力受到我们的经历、个性等的影响。)"可知,本句与上文构成转折,指出信任他人存在困难,A选项"但真正的信任要复杂得多。"符合语境。故选A。
17. C 解析:根据下文"When you order a taxi, you're putting your trust ... they won't let it out.(当你叫出租车时,你信任司机能把你从A地安全送到B地。当你雇人提供服务时,你必须相信他们会做得很好。当你和一个新客户进行秘密的商业对话时,你需要相信他们不会泄露出去。)"可知,本段主要说明了信任在日常生活中的应用,C选项"信任在很多方面都是我们日常生活的核心。"符合语境。故选C。
18. E 解析:根据上文"The deepest trust is developed over time, whether that's with our partners, our family or our oldest friends.(最深的信任是随着时间发展起来的,无论是与我们的伴侣、家人还是老朋友。)"可知,本句承接上文,说明伴侣、家人和老朋友是我们信任的人,E选项"这些人是我们可以分享秘密,在他们中间感到安全的人。"符合语境。故选E。
19. G 解析:根据上文"Everything we have experienced in our life feeds into our ability to trust people now.(我们生活中所经历的一切都会增强我们现在信任他人的能力。)"和下文"Some can disconnect past experiences from future experiences. Others find it harder to let go and associate past bad experiences with present situations.(有些人可以将过去的经历与未来的经历分开。另一些人则很难放手,把过去的糟糕经历和现在的情况联系起来。)"可知,上下文主要说明了过去与未来的经历对人建立信任的影响不同,G选项"这些过去的经历对未来信任的影响程度因人而异。"符合语境。故选G。
20. F 解析:根据上文"Whether you're someone who trusts too easily, or someone who is very distrustful, you can manage to develop a healthy level of trust. Focus on what you believe in, what values you hold close to your heart and who you are.(无论你是一个太容易信任别人的人,还是一个非常不信任别人的人,你都可以设法建立一种健康的信任水平。专注于你所相信的,你内心深处的价值观和你是谁。)"以及下文"Gradually, you will be open to new relationships."可知,本句承接上文,说明"专注于你所相信的,你内心深处的价值观和你是谁"这一做法带来的帮助,F选项"这将帮助你以一种真实的方式过你的生活。"符合语境。故选F。
