Wherever we look, we see advertisements that attract us to buy. In today’s society, we are under pre
英语试题 08-06
Wherever we look, we see advertisements that attract us to buy. In today’s society, we are under pressure to constant shop. Of course, most people only buy what they need and what they can afford. However, there are some people called shopaholics, who can’t control their desire to spend money buying things. This kind of addictive behavior can lead to money problems, family conflicts, and deep unhappiness.
What are the symptoms of a shopaholic? People with this problem often spend hours and hours shopping on the Internet or at the mall. Their closets are full of clothing and jewelry that they have never worn, with the price tags still on them. Their homes may be filled with shopping bags and boxes that they bought but never used. Many shopaholics are aware of their own problems, but when they go to a store, they simply can’t resist the urge to buy. Some of them are ashamed of their weakness and try to hide it by storing their purchases in places like the attic(阁楼), where others won’t see them.
Psychologists think there are several reasons for a shopping addiction. For some people, it is a way of reducing stress. For others, shopping is a way to fight loneliness or depression. For people with less confidence, shopping can be a way that they prove their self-worth. Sometimes the problem develops out of boredom. It replaces other hobbies and interests to help kill the time. Although shopping can temporarily make people feel good. they often feel ashamed and guilty later.
When shopping habits get out of control, people need professional help. They can either see a counselor(顾问) or join an organization such as Shopaholics Anonymous. Groups like this try to help people understand the reasons for their addiction and learn how to control the urge to shop. Their goal is to help people find ways to fulfill themselves rather than lead to serious debt and troubled lives.
8. What are “shopaholics” like according to the passage?
A. They often spend plenty of money in shopping. B. They are proud of spending much money.
C. They are addicted to collecting shopping bags. D. They fail to realize their desire to shop constantly.
9. Why do some shoppers hide their purchases in the attic?
A. They treasure what they have bought. B. They want to give their family a surprise.
C. They are afraid of being regarded as thieves. D. They are ashamed of their own constant shopping.
10. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Money. B. Shopping. C. Stress. D. Self-worth.
11. What are groups like “Shopaholics Anonymous” intended to do?
A. To encourage people to overcome their bad feelings.
B. To seek professional help in window shopping.
C. To help control some people’s desire to purchase.
D. To call on more people to get rid of their bad habits.
【答案】
What are the symptoms of a shopaholic? People with this problem often spend hours and hours shopping on the Internet or at the mall. Their closets are full of clothing and jewelry that they have never worn, with the price tags still on them. Their homes may be filled with shopping bags and boxes that they bought but never used. Many shopaholics are aware of their own problems, but when they go to a store, they simply can’t resist the urge to buy. Some of them are ashamed of their weakness and try to hide it by storing their purchases in places like the attic(阁楼), where others won’t see them.
Psychologists think there are several reasons for a shopping addiction. For some people, it is a way of reducing stress. For others, shopping is a way to fight loneliness or depression. For people with less confidence, shopping can be a way that they prove their self-worth. Sometimes the problem develops out of boredom. It replaces other hobbies and interests to help kill the time. Although shopping can temporarily make people feel good. they often feel ashamed and guilty later.
When shopping habits get out of control, people need professional help. They can either see a counselor(顾问) or join an organization such as Shopaholics Anonymous. Groups like this try to help people understand the reasons for their addiction and learn how to control the urge to shop. Their goal is to help people find ways to fulfill themselves rather than lead to serious debt and troubled lives.
8. What are “shopaholics” like according to the passage?
A. They often spend plenty of money in shopping. B. They are proud of spending much money.
C. They are addicted to collecting shopping bags. D. They fail to realize their desire to shop constantly.
9. Why do some shoppers hide their purchases in the attic?
A. They treasure what they have bought. B. They want to give their family a surprise.
C. They are afraid of being regarded as thieves. D. They are ashamed of their own constant shopping.
10. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Money. B. Shopping. C. Stress. D. Self-worth.
11. What are groups like “Shopaholics Anonymous” intended to do?
A. To encourage people to overcome their bad feelings.
B. To seek professional help in window shopping.
C. To help control some people’s desire to purchase.
D. To call on more people to get rid of their bad habits.
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