2019上海浦东新区高三二模英语及参考答案
we live with one eye on the clock. But psychological research demonstrates that this time -awareness actually leads to worse performance. So the ironic consequence of the busy feeling is that we could handle to-do list less well than if we weren't so rushed.
Arguable worst of all. the feeling. of rush spreads to affect our leisure time, so that even when life finally does permit an hour or two for recovery, we end up feeling that leisure time should be spent productively. too.
If there's a solution to the busyness epidemic (流行病) , other than the universal 2l-hour workweek, it may lie in clearly realizing just how reasonable our attitudes have become. Historically, the ultimate symbol of wealth, achievement and social superiority was the freedom not to work. Now, it's busyness that has become the indicator of high status. The best-off in our society are often very busy, and have to be, says Gershunny. You ask me, am I busy, and I tell you: Yes, of course I'm busy because I'm an important person!
Too often, we measure our worth not by the results we achieve, but by how much of our time we spend. We live crazy lives, at least in part, because it makes us feel good about ourselves.
63. According to the author, people's feeling about busyness results from_
A. the increase in time value
B. the sacrifice of family time
C. the longer working time
D. the change of working partners
64. The underlined phrase weighing us down" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______
A. making us overburdened
B. having a positive effect on us
C. measuring us in all aspects
D. giving us time for reflection
65. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The solution to busyness is applying a 21-hour workweek
B. If people had leisure time, they would relax themselves.
C. The feeling of being burdened spells low productivity.
D. Freedom is overrepresented in the current society.
66. What does the passage mainly concerned with?
A. The measurement of wealth in the current society.
B. The evolution of people's attitude towards busyness.
C. The hidden reasons and effects of people's busyness.
D. The solution to prioritizing the crucial tasks in busyness.
Section C
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a
