高中英语外刊时文阅读训练
专题15
感恩促进转变负面态度
Ⅰ.文章话题导入
Ⅱ.外刊原文阅读
Ш.阅读理解专项针对性练习
Ⅳ.话题高频词汇强化训练
Ⅴ.参考译文赏析
【话题·导语】
感恩是转变消极态度和培养更积极人生观的有力工具。感恩植根于认识和欣赏生活中美好事物的简单
行为，具有深远的心理、情感和社会效益。
【原文·外刊阅读】
The Impact of Gratitude on Shifting Negative Attitudes
（文章来源：The Times USA）
Gratitude is a powerful tool for transforming negative
attitudes and fostering a more positive outlook on life.
Rooted in the simple act of recognizing and appreciating the
good in our lives, gratitude has profound psychological,
emotional, and social benefits.
Psychological and Emotional Benefits
Gratitude can significantly improve mental health. When
individuals focus on what they are thankful for, they tend to
dwell less on negative thoughts and feelings. Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can reduce
symptoms of depression and anxiety. This shift in focus can help reframe one’s mindset, promoting a
more positive and resilient outlook. Emotionally, gratitude fosters a sense of well-being and
contentment. By acknowledging the positive aspects of life, people can combat feelings of envy,
resentment, and regret. This emotional shift can lead to increased happiness and satisfaction. Furthermore,
gratitude helps individuals build emotional strength, enabling them to better cope with stress and
adversity.
Social Benefits
On a social level, gratitude strengthens relationships.
Expressing appreciation to others enhances social bonds and fosters a sense of community. When
people feel valued and acknowledged, they are more likely to reciprocate, creating a positive cycle of
kindness and support. This can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections with others.
Practical Applications
Incorporating gratitude into daily life is relatively simple but requires consistency.
Keeping a gratitude journal, where one writes down things they are thankful for each day, is a
practical way to cultivate this habit.
Another effective practice is expressing gratitude directly to others, whether through a heartfelt note,
a verbal ‘thank you,’ or a small act of kindness.
Most importantly, scan your thoughts. Do they amplify negativity or scarcity? If so, stop. Consider
something for which you are grateful in that moment.
That thought will begin an a shift in your awareness. Do it again. By the third grateful thought, you
will likely have many more that naturally follow. You have now shifted your thinking from negative to
positive, and as you stay in that flow, your mood will shift too.
Always remember that feelings follow thoughts, so when you are feeling sad, angry, or just off
somehow, check-in with your thoughts, and see what you find…
Gratitude is a simple yet powerful practice, gratitude holds the potential to transform lives and
cultivate a more positive, fulfilling existence.
【原创·阅读理解】
1.What is one of the psychological benefits of practicing gratitude?
A. Increased physical strength.
B. Reduced depression and anxiety.
C. Improved financial stability.
D. Enhanced problem-solving skills.
2.How does gratitude contribute to emotional well-being?
A. By increasing feelings of envy.
B. By reducing contentment.
C. By fostering a sense of well-being.
D. By causing regret and resentment.
3.What is a suggested method to incorporate gratitude into daily life?
A. Keeping a gratitude journal.
B. Ignoring negative thoughts.
C. Increasing social media activity.
D. Focusing on problems more.
4.What social benefit does gratitude offer according to the text?
A. Increased financial success.
B. Strengthened relationships.
C. Better physical health.
D. Enhanced academic performance.
5.What should you do if your thoughts are amplifying negativity according to the text?
A. Continue focusing on negative thoughts.
B. Distract yourself with entertainment.
C. Consider something for which you are grateful.
D. Avoid reflecting on your thoughts.
【高频词汇训练】
1．（23-24 高一下·上海·期末）Many animals are __________ to flee at the sight of a predator, an instinctive
response that triggers immediate physiological changes to enhance their chances of escape.
A．challenged
B．prepared
C．programmed
D．evoked
2．（23-24 高一上·天津南开·期末）In his second book, the science writer came up with another profound
insight that some people ________ take it for granted that natural resources are inexhaustible.
A．after all
B．above all
C．in case
D．more or less
3．（23-24 高二上·江苏泰州·期末）The poor lady, her voice (哽咽) with tears, expressed heartfelt
gratitude to me. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
4．（20-21 高一下·广东·期中）In the combat to fight against COVID-19, the doctors and nurses fought bravely
with courage and d .（根据首字母单词拼写）
5．（23-24 高一上·河北石家庄·期中）Teenagers should have a (积极的) outlook on life. (根
据汉语单词拼写)
6．（23-24 高二下·陕西渭南·阶段练习）His （persevere） in the face of adversity surprised us all. (所
给词的适当形式填空)
7．（22-23 高三上·吉林通化·期中）China will continue to research manned lunar exploration, and will foster
the (apply) of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and other major projects in civil aviation and
other fields. (所给词的适当形式填空)
8．（23-24 高二下·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中）Jane is determined to live a fulfilling life no matter the
future holds. (用适当的词填空)
9．（20-21 高二上·福建福州·期中）While the coronavirus has shown us how hard it is to survive in a world
(strike) by the pandemic, it also amplifies some of our dangerous mindset.(所给词的适当形式填空)
10．（23-24 高二上·重庆·期末） gestures play as a crucial and effective means of non-verbal
communication, few people have a good command of them in our daily life. (用合适的词填空)
11．（24-25 高二上·福建·单元测试）An ecosystem consists of the living and nonliving things in an area that
interact one another. (用适当的词填空)
12．（20-21 高一上·福建厦门·阶段练习）What makes the adobe dwellings(土坯房) (admire) is their
ability to "air condition" a house without using electric equip. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【参考译文】
感恩对负面态度转变的影响
感恩是转变消极态度和培养更积极人生观的有力工具。感恩植根于认识和欣赏生活中美好事物的简单
行为，具有深远的心理、情感和社会效益。
心理和情感益处
感恩可以显著改善心理健康。当人们专注于他们所感激的事情时，他们往往较少关注消极的想法和感
受。研究表明，练习感恩可以减轻抑郁和焦虑的症状。这种重点的转变可以帮助重塑一个人的心态，促进
更积极和更有弹性的前景。在情感上，感恩会培养一种幸福感和满足感。通过承认生活的积极方面，人们
可以对抗嫉妒、怨恨和后悔的感觉。这种情绪转变可以带来更高的幸福感和满足感。此外，感恩有助于个
人建立情感力量，使他们能够更好地应对压力和逆境。
社会福利
在社会层面上，感恩可以加强人际关系。
向他人表达感激之情可以增强社会联系，培养社区意识。当人们感到被重视和认可时，他们更有可能
回报，从而形成一个积极的善意和支持循环。这可以与他人建立更深层次、更有意义的联系。
实际应用
将感恩融入日常生活相对简单，但需要始终如一。
写一本感恩日记，写下他们每天感激的事情，是培养这种习惯的一种实用方法。
另一种有效的做法是直接向他人表达感激之情，无论是通过衷心的感谢、口头的“谢谢”，还是一个
小小的善举。
最重要的是，扫描你的想法。它们是否放大了消极性或稀缺性？如果是这样，停下来。想想在那一刻
你感激的事情。
这种想法将开始改变你的意识。再来一次。到了第三个感恩的想法，你可能会自然地有更多的想法。
你现在已经将你的思维从消极转变为积极，当你保持这种状态时，你的情绪也会发生变化。
永远记住，感情追随思想，所以当你感到悲伤、愤怒或不知怎么地离开时，检查你的想法，看看你发
现了什么…
感恩是一种简单而有力的实践，感恩有可能改变生活，培养更积极、更充实的生活。
