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今天的精选文章“Panic breeds stockpiling为什么人们会在疫情期间囤积卫生纸？”来自《21世纪学生英文报·高一》第790期第4-5版。
Panic breeds stockpiling
为什么人们会在疫情期间囤积卫生纸？
Being in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has exemplified (例证) this panicky behavior more than hoarding (囤积), specifically toilet paper.
Seemingly transcending (超越) borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves primarily for this necessity. But what’s the reason for this sudden toilet paper fixation? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need this much toilet paper?
Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper hoarding is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people’s sensitivity (敏感) to disgust increases, like when you flinch (躲避) if someone nearby sneezes (打喷嚏).
“Disgust is like an alarm mechanism (机制) ... and what better tool for eliminating (消除) disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety,” he said.
Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, “When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene (卫生) and cleanliness.”
Another one of the most prominent reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its prominent coverage, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, “Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?” This invariably (一成不变地) leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out.
“Fear is very contagious. So when those sorts of things go viral (走红), when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it’s going to make you feel more anxious,” wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.
While there are, of course, selfish people who stockpile (囤积) just because they can, it’s worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.
BY JOE WILLETTS,
21ST CENTURY TEENS STAFF
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Quiz:
Choose the best answer
01
According to Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?
A. The desire to get rid of disgusting material.
B.The fear of losing control over cleanliness.
C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper.
D.The selfish side of human nature.
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A
02
Whose words are quoted to explain “the snowball effect”?
A. Steven Taylor’s.
B.Niki Edwards’.
C.Baruch Fischhoff’s.
D.The author’s.
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C
03
What does the underlined phrase “keeping things in perspective” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Following the crowd.
B.Reducing panic.
C.Being prepared for uncertainty.
D.Taking everything into consideration.
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D
04
What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?
A.To explore the negative effects of the toilet paper hoarding.
B.To explain why people tend to stockpile toilet paper.
C.To criticize those people who hoard toilet paper.
D.To discuss people’s different attitudes toward the toilet paper hoarding.
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B
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