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Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relation- ships. One strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily hassles (困难). People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off (挡开) illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.
Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and d
A. they are indispensable to people's social well-being
B. they waken people's desire to exchange resources
C. they help people to cope with life in the information era
D. they can cure a range of illnesses such as heart disease, etc.

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Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relation- ships. One strength of the human condition is our tendency to give and receive support from one another under stressful circumstances. Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily hassles (困难). People with strong social ties live longer and have better health than those without such ties. Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off (挡开) illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.
Social support cushions stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted by others despite our faults and d
A. relies on the social welfare systems which support them
B. has much to do with the amount of support they get from others
C. depends on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles
D. is closely related to their strength for coping with major changes in their lives

[单项选择]We human beings usually express our thoughts ______ words.
A. through means of
B. by means of
C. through means of
D. by mean of

[单项选择]Since we ______ the opening policy, we started our journey to happiness.
A. adopted
B. adjusted
C. adapted
D. attempted

[单项选择]Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need adopt a different ______ to it.
A. approach
B. way
C. means
D. method

[单项选择]Since our knowledge is （）, none of us can exclude the possibility of being wrong.
A. delicate
B. restrained
C. controlled
D. finite

[单项选择]Since our house was built 6 years ago its ______ are in need of repairing.
A. rooves
B. roof
C. roofes
D. roofs

[单项选择]Since our knowledge is ________, none of us can exclude the possibility of being wrong.
A. controlled
B. restrained
C. finite
D. delicate

[单项选择]When our imports ________ our exports, we say we have a favorable trade balance; however, when our imports and exports are the other way round we say we have an unfavorable trade balance.
A. fall short
B. fall short of
C. run out of
D. are lack of

[单项选择]Since we have never been here before, we do not know which bus ______.

[单项选择]Woman: Since we have nothing in common, we don't have to live under the same roof.Man: If you really want to settle the problem, I'm ready to meet you half-way.Question: What does the man mean
A. He is ready to encounter the problem.
B. He is ready to launch a lawsuit.
C. He is ready to compromise.
D. He is ready to raise a big argument.

[单项选择]Since the ______ of human history, human beings have been asking questions like "What is the essence of life"
A. dusk
B. dust
C. twinkle
D. dawn

[单项选择] —Are we supposed to take off our shoes before we enter —No, you .

[单项选择]-- Are we supposed to take off our shoes before we enter -- No, you ______.