四、阅读理解
When talking about their personalities, people often say they are extrovert(外向型)or introvert(内向型). Introverts, according to Harvard Health, like staying in their own world while extroverts get joy through socializing(社交).
Interest in the personalities is rising with the popularity of MBTI tests online. But some people think that introverts have a social phobia(社恐). Some even make an excuse of being an introvert to avoid any social events.
Sometimes,it's understandable because they hope to keep a safe social distance(距离). However,there is a difference. People with the phobia feel uncomfortable with their body and mind when socializing with others.
On Xiaohongshu,a user by the name of Xiaoyueba shares her experiences with people who use the phobia as an excuse. As a tutor(辅导员)in high school,Xiaoyueba needs to check on her students' studies often. When she asks them questions face to face,some students choose to answer. Others,however,don't answer,turning around and leaving without a word. In Xiaoyueba's mind,some of them are truly shy but others are just labeling(贴标签)themselves as "too cool" to communicate. "It makes me doubt(怀疑)myself," she wrote.
These students may feel "safe" or be showing their true selves. But they may also be pushing away or hurting people who really care about them. Avoiding social situations will not help them in the long term.
Socializing should be a way to connect with others. No matter we are introverts or extroverts,we all need to understand each other.
(
C
)1. Introverts may like ______.
A. talking about their opinions on something openly B. discussing movies and food with others
C. staying at home on their own after school D. spending time with friends for a whole day
(
C
)2. People who use the phobia as an excuse may ______.
A. not care about their own safety B. like labeling others in their own ways
C. give others a feeling of impoliteness D. have problems in their body and mind
(
D
)3. When the tutor's students refuse to communicate,she feels ______.
A. angry B. excited C. bored D. sad
(
C
)4. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To advise readers to be polite to anybody around. B. To get readers to help people with real social phobia.
C. To tell readers not to avoid socializing even being an introvert. D. To teach readers how to be extroverts through socializing.
Unit 1 Exercise 2 Reading(Ⅰ)
