Section C
Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A）, B）, C）and D）. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.
Passage One
Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage.
Boredom has become trendy. Studies point to how boredom is good for creativity and innovation, as well as mental health. It is found that people are more creative following the completion of a tedious task. When people are bored, they have an increase in “associative thought”—the process of making new connections between ideas, which is linked to innovative thinking. These studies are impressive, but in reality, the benefits of boredom may be related to having time to clear your mind, be quiet, or daydream.
In our stimulation-rich world, it seems unrealistic that boredom could occur at all. Yet, there are valid reasons boredom may feel so painful. As it turns out, boredom might signal the fact that you have a need that isn’t being met.
Our always-on world of social media may result in more connections, but they are superficial and can get in the way of building a real sense of belonging. Feeling bored may signal the desire for a greater sense of community and the feeling that you fit in with others around you. So take the step of joining an organization to build face-to-face relationships. You’ll find depth that you won’t get from your screen no matter how many likes you get on your post.
Similar to the need for belonging, bored people often report that they feel a limited sense of meaning. It’s a fundamental human need to have a larger purpose and to feel like we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. When people are bored, they’re more likely to feel less meaning in their lives. If you want to reduce boredom and increase your sense of meaning, seek work where you can make a unique contribution, or find a cause you can support with your time and talent.
If your definition of boredom is being quiet, mindful, and reflective, keep it up. But if you’re struggling with real boredom and the emptiness it provokes, consider whether you might seek new connections and more significant challenges. These are the things that will genuinely relieve boredom and make you more effective in the process.
无聊已经成为一种潮流。 46 有研究表明，无聊对创造力、创新以及心理健康都有好处。研究发现，人们在完成了一项枯燥乏味的任务之后会更有创造力。当人们感到无聊时，会有更多的“联想思维”——在不同的想法之间建立新联系的过程，这与创新思维有关。这些研究令人印象深刻，但实际上，无聊的好处可能与有时间理清思绪、保持安静或做白日梦有关。
在我们这个到处都充满刺激的世界里，人们竟然能感到无聊，这似乎是不现实的。然而，无聊会让人感觉到如此痛苦是有充分理由的。 47 事实证明，无聊可能表明你有需求没有得到满足。
48 我们总是在线的社交媒体世界可能会带来更多的联系，但这些联系是流于表面的，只会妨碍人们建立真正的归属感。 49 感到无聊可能表明人们渴望获得更强的集体归属感，渴望融入周围人的圈子。因此，采取行动加入一个组织，建立面对面的关系吧。（这样做）你会发现这种（交流的）深度是你无法从屏幕上获得的，无论你的帖子获得多少点赞量。
与需要归属感类似，无聊的人经常报告说他们感觉到的意义有限。拥有一个更大的目标并感觉我们属于一个比自己更大的事物的一部分，这是人类的基本需求。当人们感到无聊时，他们更有可能觉得自己的生活没有意义。 50 如果你想减少无聊感，增强意义感的话，去找一份你可以做出独特贡献的工作，或者找到一份你可以用时间和才华支持的事业。
如果你对无聊的定义是保持安静、思绪万千、深思熟虑，那就坚持下去。但是，如果你正在与真正的无聊以及它引起的空虚感作斗争，那么请考虑你是否应该寻求新的（人际）关系和更有意义的挑战。这些事情将真正缓解无聊并让你在这个过程中更有效率。
- 单选题
- 分值:14.2
What have studies found about boredom?
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It facilitates innovative thinking.
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It is a result of doing boring tasks.
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It helps people connect with others.
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It does harm to one’s mental health.
46. 关于无聊，研究发现了什么？
A) 它促进创新思维。
B) 它是进行无聊的任务的结果。
C) 它帮助人们与他人联系起来。
D) 它对一个人的心理健康有害。
- 单选题
- 分值:14.2
What does the author say boredom might indicate?
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A need to be left alone.
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A desire to be fulfilled.
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A conflict to be resolved.
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A feeling to be validated.
47. 作者说无聊可能表明了什么？
A) 独处的需要。
B) 有待满足的渴望。
C) 有待解决的冲突。
D) 有待证实的感觉。
- 单选题
- 分值:14.2
What do we learn about social media from the passage?
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It may be an obstacle to expanding one’s connections.
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It may get in the way of enhancing one’s social status.
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It may prevent people from developing a genuine sense of community.
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It may make people feel that they ought to fit in with the outside world.
48. 关于社交媒体，我们从这篇文章中了解到了什么？
A) 它可能是扩大一个人人脉的障碍。
B) 它可能会有碍一个人提升社会地位。
C) 它可能会使人们无法形成真正的归属感。
D) 它可能会让人们觉得他们应该适应外面的世界。
- 单选题
- 分值:14.2
What does the author suggest people do to get rid of boredom?
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Count the likes they get on their posts.
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Reflect on how they relate to others.
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Engage in real-life interactions.
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Participate in online discussions.
49. 作者建议人们做什么来摆脱无聊感？
A) 数数他们的帖子获得的点赞数。
B) 反思一下自己与他人的关系。
C) 参与现实生活中的互动。
D) 参与线上讨论。
- 单选题
- 分值:14.2
What should people do to enhance their sense of meaning?
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Try to do something original.
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Confront significant challenges.
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Define boredom in their unique way.
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Devote themselves to a worthy cause.
50. 人们应该怎样做才能增强他们的意义感？
A) 尝试做一些原创的事情。
B) 面对有意义的挑战。
C) 用他们独特的方式定义无聊。
D) 献身于有意义的事业。
