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

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. 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 illnesses, and the【S5】______of such support makes poor health more likely.
    Social support cushions stress in a number ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers 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 reduce stress by helping us【S10】______and cope with our problems.

A)range            B)value               C)concentrated        D)solutions
E)absence          F)disappearance       G)reveal              H)resolve
I)distracting      J)stressful           K)protecting          L)companionship
M)ways             N)based               O)assess
【S5】
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答案E
解析 由上下文判断，此次应选择presence的反义词，absence(缺乏)的词义和词性都合适，disappearance(消失)不符合句意。此句意为：社会支持有助于抵御疾病，而没有这种社会支持的人患病可能性更大。
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