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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(1)______ to give and receive support from one another (2)______ stressful circumstances. Social support(3)______ the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with(4)______ support systems appear better able to(5)______ 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 range of illnesses, from(6)______ to heart disease, reveal that the(7)______ of social support helps people(8)______ illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more(9)______.
    Social support(10)______ stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they(11)______ us. Our self-respect is strengthened(12)______ we feel accepted by others(13)______ our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often provide us with informational support. They help us to (14)______ and understand our problems and find(15)______ to them. Third, we typically find social companionship supportive.(16)______ in leisure-time activities with others helps us to(17)______ our social needs while at the same time (18)______ us from our worries and troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support — financial aid, material resources, and needed services —(19)______ reduces stress by helping us(20)______ and cope with our problems.
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选项 A、Engaging
B、Involving
C、Devoting
D、Pursuing
答案A
解析 词汇辨析题。填入的词应能与空格后的介词in搭配，根据其后的“闲暇活动”，可知该词表示“参与”之义。devote“奉献”与介词to搭配；pursue“(继续)做，从事”，为及物动词，不与in搭配。所以C、D均可以排除。involve“涉及”为及物动词，常用于be involved in结构，也可以排除。A项engage“从事”常与in搭配，符合句意，故正确。
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