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  3. Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives【S1】______in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength

Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives【S1】______in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength

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问题     Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives【S1】______in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and【S2】______support from one another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to【S3】______with major life changes and daily problems. People with【S4】______social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support helps people【S5】______themselves against ill ness. The studies also show the【S6】______of such support makes poor health more likely.
    Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us know that they【S7】______us. When we feel accepted by others in spite of our faults and difficulties, our self-respect is【S8】______. Second, other people often【S9】______us with informational support. They help us to define and understand our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support -- money aid, material resources, and needed services -- that【S10】______stress by helping us resolve and deal with our problems.

A)absence                                                I)got
B)denial                                                 J)receive
C)value                                                  K)acknowledge
D)strengthened                                           L)deal
E)evolves                                                M)strong
F)provide                                                N)guard
G)reduces                                                O)defend
H)depends
【S10】
选项
答案G
解析 根据该段第一句Social support cushions stress．．．，．首句跟尾句呼应，所以选reduces，意义同cushions。
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