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In modern society loneliness can be seen as a social phenomenon and people can experience loneliness for many reasons. It is a very common, normally temporary, consequence of a breakup, divorce, or loss of any important relationship. In these cases, loneliness may both from the loss of a specific person or from dropping of social circles. The loss of a significant person in one's life will lead to a grief response; in this situation, one might feel lonely, even while in the of others.

There are many different ways used to treat loneliness. The first step that most doctors to patients is treatment. Short term treatment typically over a period of ten to twenty weeks. During treatment, emphasis is put understanding the cause of the problem, thoroughly changing the thoughts, feelings, and attitudes resulting from the problem, and exploring ways to help the patient feel . Some doctors also recommend group treatment a means to connect with other sufferers and establish a support system.

treatment is animal-assisted treatment. Studies and surveys indicate that the of animal companions such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs can feelings of loneliness or depression among some sufferers. the companionship the animal itself provides there may also be increased opportunities for with other pet owners. Results of a study also suggest that improper socialcognition (认知) offers the best chance of reducing loneliness.

, loneliness can sometimes play an important role in the creative process. In some people, temporary or prolonged loneliness can lead to remarkable artistic and creative expression, for example, as was the with poet Emily Dickinson, and many musicians. This is not to imply that loneliness itself ensures this creativity, , it may have an influence on the subject matter of the artist and more likely be present in individuals engaged in creative activities.

1.A. however B. or C. but D. though

2.A. short-term B. long-term C. abstract D. concrete

3.A. break B. suffer C. result D. benefit

4.A. turning out B. dropping out C. falling out D. putting out

5.A. occasionally B. intentionally C. typically D. casually

6.A. charge B. company C. face D. absence

7.A. commit B. submit C. recommend D. resign

8.A. hits B. occurs C. strikes D. turns

9.A. in B. to C. for D. on

10.A. negative B. explicit C. positive D. original

11.A. affected B. touched C. disconnected D. connected

12.A. One B. Other C. Another D. The other

13.A. presence B. switch C. control D. management

14.A. speed B. save C. ease D. solve

15.A. Beyond B. Except C. Without D. With

16.A. wrestling B. training C. popularizing D. socializing

17.A. calculating B. correcting C. assessing D. transmitting

18.A. However B. But C. Therefore D. Though

19.A. turn B. case C. way D. return

20.A. yet B. still C. just D. rather

Answer 1