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The researchers analyzed 150 conversations in the study, and reported the results in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. In 100 of these chats, the study participant began IM'ing while in a negative emotional state such as sadness, distress or anger. The rest were conversations begun when the participant was feeling good or neutral. After the chat, participants reported about a 20% reduction in their distress--not enough to completely eliminate it, but enough to leave them feeling better than they had before reaching out.
"Our findings suggest that IM'ing between distressed adolescents and their peers may provide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well-being," the authors write, noting that prior research has shown that people assigned to talk to a stranger either in real life or online improved their mood in both settings, but even more with IM. And people who talk with their real-life friends online also report feeling closer to them than those who just communicate face-to-face, implying a strengthening of their bond.
Why would digital communication trump human contact? The reasons are complex, but may have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some may perceive as embarrassing or sources of discomfort. Studies also show that the anonymity( 匿名) of writing on a device blankets the users in a sense of safety that may prompt people to feel more comfortable in sharing and discussing their deepest and most authentic feelings. Prior research has shown that expressive writing itself can "vent" emotions and provide a sense of relief--and doing so knowing that your words are reaching a sympathetic friend may provide even more comfort and potentially be the rapeutic. Researchers also found that introverted participants reported more relief from IM conversations when they were distressed than extraverts ( 内向的) did. As Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, wrote recently for TIME: Introverts are often brimming over with thoughts and care deeply for their friends, family and colleagues. But even the most socially skilled introverts sometimes long for a free pass from socializing or talking on the phone. This is what the Internet offers : the chance to connect--but in measured doses and from behind a screen.
1. What is the finding of the new study by British researchers?
A) Instant messaging will hinder children's social and intellectual development.
B) Introverted teens may benefit from constant instant messaging.
C) Two thirds of Amebean teens use instant messaging every day.
D) American teens aged 14 to 18 are extensive instant messaging users.
2. What can be inferred from the results of the study?
A) Teens are more likely to send instant messages when feeling distressed.
B) Instant messaging can help completely remove teens' negative emotions.
C) Chat via instant messaging services makes participants feel good or calm.
D) Constant instant messaging can help teens control their negative emotions.
3. According to the authors of Computers in Human Behavior,
A) talking to strangers on the Internet can improve the mood
B) face-to-face talk can strengthen the bond between friends
C) people often feel closer to real-life friends than to net friends
D) teens feeling bad can benefit from talks via instant messaging
4. What does the digital communication enable users to do?
A) Avoid embarrassment and discomfort.
C) Share and discuss more information.
B) Produce more expressive writings.
D) Find more sympathetic friends.
5. What does Susan Cain say about introverts?
A) They do not reveal their thoughts to friends, family and colleagues.
B) They tend to feel more distressed about IM conversations than extraverts.
C) They are more skillful at the art of socializing than extraverts.
D) They at times desire to socialize or talk via social media.
1.B)。由题干中的new study定位到原文第一段第二句：But a new study suggests that constant instant messaging(IM’ing)and texting among teens may also provide benefits，particularly for those who are introverted(内向的).
详解：事实细节题。本题考查英国科学家的新发现。由定位句可知，有一项新的研究表明，经常性的即时通讯和短信交流也可能有正面效应，尤其是对于那些内向的青少年而言，故答案为B)。A)“即时通讯对孩子的社交能力和智力发展可能会造成伤害”，文章第一段提到，很多人抱怨社会媒体——尤其是短信，对孩子的社交能力和智力发展可能会造成伤害，但这不是科学家的新发现，故排除;C)“在美国，有2/3的青少年每天都使用即时信息服务”，文章第二段第二句提到，在美国，2/3的青少年经常性使用即时信息服务，并没有说是每天使用，故排除;D)“在美国，l4到18岁的青少年是‘大量’的即时通讯使用者”，文章第二段前两句提到，英国研究人员抽样调查的14到18岁的231位青少年都是“大量”的即时通讯使用者，但不代表美国所有14到l8岁的青少年都是如此，D)属于推断过度，故排除。
2.A)。由题干中的the results of the study定位到原文第三段第一、二句：The researchers analyzed l50 conversations in the study.and reported the results in the journal Computers in Human Behavior.In l00 of these chats，the study participant began IM'ing while in a negative emotional state such ills sadness，distress or anger.
详解：推理判断题。本题考查对最新研究结果的理解。由定位句可知，研究人员分析了l50条对话，并在《计算机在人类行为研究中的应用》杂志上发表了研究结果。其中100条对话显示，当研究对象处于悲伤、痛苦或愤怒等消极情绪中时，他们就开始用信息聊天，故答案为A)。B)“信息聊天可以完全消除青少年的消极情绪”，文章第三段最后一句指出，聊天后，大约20%的研究对象表明痛苦减少了——虽然不能完全消除，但是感觉比聊天之前好多了，B)与原文不符，故排除;c)“通过即时通讯来聊天可以让双方感觉良好或平静”，文章第三段第二、三句只是提到被调查者有些时候会在心情好或是心情一般时聊天，C)对原文理解错误，故排除;D)“即时通讯聊天可以帮助青少年控制他们的消极情绪”，文章第四段只提到，发现表明青少年与同伴之间通过即时通讯进行情感交流或许能安抚悲痛情绪，D)属于推断过度，故排除。
3.D)。由题干中的authors of Computers in human Behavior定位到原文第四段第一句：“our findings suggest that IM’ing between distressed adolescents and their peers may provide emotional relief and consequently contribute to their well—bein9.”the authors write…
详解：推理判断题。本题主要考查对句意的理解。由定位句可知，研究表明青少年与同伴之间通过即时通讯进行情感交流或许能安抚悲痛情绪，因此有助于他们提高幸福感。也就是说，心情不好的青少年可以获益于即时通讯聊天，故本题答案为D)。A)“与陌生人网聊可以改善情绪”是先前的研究发现，与题干不符，故排除;B)“面对面交流会增进朋友问的友谊”，文章第四段最后一句提到，人们通过网络与现实生活中的朋友沟通也感觉比面对面谈话更亲近，无形中增进了他们的友谊，B)与原文的逻辑关系相反，故排除;C)“人们感觉现实中的朋友比网络中的朋友更亲近”文章中并没有提及，故排除。
4.A)。由题干中的digital communication和users定位到文章第五段第二句：The reasons are complex，but may have something to do with the fact that users can control expression of sadness and other emotions via IM without revealing emotional elements like tears that some may perceive as embarrassing or sources of discomfort.
详解： 事实细节题。本题考查电子通讯对人们交流的益处。由定位句可知，在电子通讯过程中，用户可以控制好悲伤及其他情绪的表达，因为即时通讯可以隐藏诸如眼泪等让人觉得尴尬或不适的情感元素，故本题答案为A)。B)“创作更多表达性的作品”文中并没有提及，故排除;c)“分享和讨论更多的内容”，文章第五段提到，研究还表明，在电子设备上匿名写作会使用户产生一种安全感，让人们敞开心扉去讨论他们最深入、最真实的感觉，这是匿名写作给人们交流带来的益处，对于题干来说，C)是片面的，故排除D)“找到更多有同情心的朋友”是对第五段末旬“你的文字如果让富有同情心的朋友看到了，他会给你更多的安慰”的错误理解，故排除。