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单项选择

1、The company is _______ about its future plans and strategies.

A. apprehensive B. apprehensible C. apprehending D. appreciative

答案：C. apprehending

解析：这道题考查动词的用法，根据语境可知，公司正在对其未来的计划和策略进行理解或领悟，因此正确的选项是C，即“理解、领悟”，其他选项的意思不符合语境。

2、The government has taken measures to _______ the environment and protect the ecosystem.

A. preserve B. protect C. conserve D. maintain

答案：A. preserve

解析：这道题考查动词的用法，根据语境可知，政府已经采取措施保护环境和生态系统，而preserve意为“保护、保存”，符合题意，其他选项的意思虽然与保护有关，但在这个语境下不如preserve准确。

3、The new technology has _______ the way we work and live.

A. changed B. transformed C. altered D. modified

答案：B. transformed

解析：这道题考查动词的用法，根据语境可知，新技术已经彻底改变了我们的工作和生活方式，transform意为“彻底改变”，符合题意，其他选项的意思虽然与改变有关，但在这个语境下不如transform准确。

阅读理解

请阅读以下短文，并根据短文内容完成后面的题目。

Title: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Social media has become an integral part of modern life, connecting people across the globe and providing a platform for information sharing and communication. However, its impact on mental health is a subject of ongoing research and debate.

Some studies suggest that social media can have negative effects on mental health, particularly for teenagers and young adults. The constant comparison with others on social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression. The pressure to present a perfect life can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction with one's own life. Additionally, the constant exposure to negative information and gossip on social media can also have a negative impact on mental health.

However, other studies suggest that social media can also have positive effects on mental health. It provides a platform for people to connect with others, share their experiences, and seek support during difficult times. Social media can also help individuals to build self-confidence and improve their social skills by interacting with others online. Furthermore, it allows people to access information quickly and easily, which can help them to make better decisions in their daily lives.

So, what is the true impact of social media on mental health? The answer is not clear-cut and depends on individual usage patterns and personal circumstances. It is important to use social media in a balanced way, avoid excessive use, and seek support when needed to ensure positive mental health outcomes.

4、What is the main topic of the passage?

A. The impact of social media on mental health.

B. The advantages of social media in daily life.

C. The disadvantages of social media for teenagers.

D. The role of social media in information sharing.

答案：A. The impact of social media on mental health.（文章主要讨论社交媒体对心理健康的影响。）

5、According to some studies, what are the negative effects of social media on mental health? (根据一些研究，社交媒体对心理健康有哪些负面影响？)

答案：Social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression by constantly comparing oneself with others.（社交媒体通过不断的比较会导致人们感到不足、焦虑和抑郁。）The pressure to present a perfect life can contribute to feelings of inadequacy.（展示完美生活的压力会导致人们感到不足。）The constant exposure to negative information and gossip on social media can also have a negative impact on mental health.（社交媒体上不断出现的负面信息和八卦也会对心理健康产生负面影响。）

解析：根据文章第二段的内容，可以得知社交媒体对心理健康的负面影响包括比较导致的不足感、焦虑感和抑郁感，展示完美生活的压力以及社交媒体上负面信息和八卦的影响，因此答案为这些方面。

​​ 6 What are the positive effects of social media on mental health according to other studies? (根据其他研究，社交媒体对心理健康有哪些积极影响？) 社交媒提供了与他人联系、分享经历的平台，在困难时期寻求支持；通过与他人在线互动帮助个人建立自信心和提高社交技能；使人们快速轻松地获取信息，有助于他们做出更好的日常决策，答案：Social media provides a platform for people to connect with others and share their experiences, seek support during difficult times.（社交媒体为人们提供了一个与他人联系和分享经历的平台。）It helps individuals to build self-confidence and improve their social skills by interacting with others online.（通过与他人在线互动帮助个人建立自信心和提高社交技能。）People can access information quickly and easily, which can help them to make better decisions in their daily lives.（社交媒体使人们快速轻松地获取信息，有助于