Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength o

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问题     Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under 【S1】______ circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people 【S2】______ on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily hassles (困难). People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a 【S3】______ of illnesses from depression to heart disease, 【S4】______ that the presence of social support helps people fend off (挡开) illness, and the 【S5】______ of such support makes poor health more likely.
    Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and coworkers may let us know that they 【S6】______ us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find 【S7】______ to them. Third, we typically find social 【S8】______ supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time 【S9】______ us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support, financial aid, material resources, and needed services—that reduces stress by helping us 【S10】______ and cope with our problems.

A) range            B) value              C) concentrated            D) solutions
E) absence          F) presence           G) reveal                  H) resolve  
I) distracting      J) stressful          K) protecting              L) companionship
M) ways             N) based              O) assess
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答案J

解析 此题从结构上判断应选择一个形容词,来修饰circumstances,三个形容词中能符合本句意思的只有stressful。这句话的大意是“人类社会的长处是我们会给予别人支持或在压力环境下接受别人的帮助”。
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