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[2023·济南外国语模拟]Pain and sadness are things most of us have experienced, or probably will. After all, they are part of human life and we need them at least one time to become fully adult. But there is no question that the experience can be disastrous.
But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness again. That may sound conflicting. A recent study from Germany found listening to sad music could bring a feeling of empathy (同感) and a desire for the positive connection with others. That, itself, is a psychological recovery. It draws you away from concentrating on your life, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort.
Another study, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” could improve their moods. In fact, it did so when people first consciously embraced (欣然接受) their awareness of the situation causing their sadness, and then began listening to sad music. That is, when they believed that sad music might help, they found that it did.
These findings are linked with other studies that show embracing your sad situation—accepting reality as it is—quickens your recovery and growth. In short, acknowledging your negative experience brings you hope—another seeming paradox. For example, research from Cornell University, which was published in PsychologicalScience, found that embracing discomfort about a life experience or new situation and viewing it as a step towards growth and change provided motivation to find a pathway through it.
As Winston Churchill said, “If you're going through hell, keep going.” That discomfort points you towards creating a plan and taking new action. It fuels hope.
1．What message is conveyed in Paragraph 1?
A．Life is not all roses.
B．Misfortunes never come alone.
C．Every coin has two sides.
D．Enough is better than too much.
2．What did research find about listening to sad music?
A．It can relieve a broken heart.
B．It is likely to help people relate to others.
C．It reminds people of the sufferings.
D．It keeps people in the state of concentration.
3．Which of the following best explains “paradox” underlined in Paragraph 4?
A．Barrier. B．Contradiction.
C．Prediction. D．Tendency.
4．Why does the author mention Churchill's words?
A．To show the power of famous sayings.
B．To persuade people to wake up to the reality.
C.To explain the necessity of motivation.
D．To encourage people to face up to difficulties.
