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Sarcasm and jazz have something surprisingly in common: You know them when you hear them. Sarcasm is
mostly understood through tone of voice, which is used to portray the opposite of the literal words. For example, when
someone says, “Well, that’s exactly what I need right now,” their tone can tell you it’s not what they need at all.

Most frequently, sarcasm highlights an irritation or is, quite simply, mean.

If you want to be happier and improve your relationships, cut out sarcasm. Why? Because sarcasm is actually
hostility disguised as humor.

Despite smiling outwardly, many people who receive sarcastic comments feel put down and often think the
sarcastic person is rude, or contemptible. Indeed, it’s not surprising that the origin of the word sarcasm derives from the
Greek word “sarkazein” which literally means “to tear or strip the flesh off.” Hence, it’s no wonder that sarcasm is
often preceded by the word “cutting” and that it hurts.

What’s more, since actions strongly determine thoughts and feelings, when a person consistently acts sarcastically
it may only serve to heighten their underlying hostility and insecurity. After all, when you come right down to it,
sarcasm can be used as a subtle form of bullying — and most bullies are angry, insecure, or cowardly.

Alternatively, when a person stops voicing negative comments, especially sarcastic ones, they may soon start to
feel happier and more self-confident. Also, other people in their life benefit even more because they no longer have to
hear the emotionally hurtful language of sarcasm.

Now, I’m not saying all sarcasm is bad. It may just be better used sparingly — like a potent spice in cooking. Too
much of the spice, and the dish will be overwhelmed by it. Similarly, an occasional dash of sarcastic wit can spice up a
chat and add an element of humor to it. But a big or steady serving of sarcasm will overwhelm the emotional flavor of
any conversation and can taste very bitter to its recipient.

So, tone down the sarcasm and work on clever wit instead, which is usually without any hostility and thus more
appreciated by those you’re communicating with. In essence, sarcasm is easy while true, harmless wit takes talent.

Thus, the main difference between wit and sarcasm is that, as already stated, sarcasm is often hostility disguised
as humor. It can be intended to hurt and is often bitter and biting. Witty statements are usually in response to someone’s
unhelpful remarks or behaviors, and the intent is to untangle and clarify the issue by emphasizing its absurdities.
Sarcastic statements are expressed in a cutting manner; witty remarks are delivered with undisguised and harmless
humor.

题目一

46. Why does the author say sarcasm and jazz have something surprisingly in common?
A. Both are recognized when heard.
B. Both have exactly the same tone.
C. Both mean the opposite of what they appear to.
D. Both have hidden in them an evident irritation.

为什么作者说讽刺和爵士乐有惊人共同点

A 听到后有相同的认知

B 都有一样的完全的音调

C 都意味着与他们表面相反

D 都隐藏着他们明显的愤怒

盯住目标

Sarcasm and jazz have something surprisingly in common: You know them when you hear them. Sarcasm is
mostly understood through tone of voice, which is used to portray the opposite of the literal words. For example, when
someone says, “Well, that’s exactly what I need right now,” their tone can tell you it’s not what they need at all.

讽刺和jazz有同样惊人的共同点，当你听见他们你就知道他们，讽刺明白通过语调，被用作表达文字相反的意思

检索思路，反复思考

当你听见他们你就知道他们

A 听到后有相同的认知

题目二

47. How do many people feel when they hear sarcastic comments?
A. They feel hostile towards the sarcastic person.
B. They feel belittled and disrespected.
C. They feel a strong urge to retaliate.
D. They feel incapable of disguising their irritation.

很多人感觉怎么样当他们听见讽刺评论

A 他们感觉对讽刺的人有敌意倾向

B 他们感觉被轻视和不尊重

C 他们感觉很有报复的冲动

D 他们感觉无法遮掩他们的愤怒

盯住目标

Despite smiling outwardly, many people who receive sarcastic comments feel put down and often think the
sarcastic person is rude, or contemptible. Indeed, it’s not surprising that the origin of the word sarcasm derives from the
Greek word “sarkazein” which literally means “to tear or strip the flesh off.” Hence, it’s no wonder that sarcasm is
often preceded by the word “cutting” and that it hurts.

许多人接受到讽刺评论感觉被放低了和经常认为讽刺的人是粗鲁的，或者歧视

检索思路，反复思考

B 很明显了

题目三

48. What happens when a person consistently acts sarcastically?
A. They feel their dignity greatly heightened.
B. They feel increasingly insecure and hostile.
C. They endure hostility under the disguise of humor.
D. They taste bitterness even in pleasant interactions.

当人经常有讽刺动作会发生什么

A 他们感觉他们的尊严被提高了

B 他们感觉不安全和敌意被提高了

C 他们维持敌意在伪造的幽默下

D 他们尝到苦头甚至在愉快的交流

盯住目标

What’s more, since actions strongly determine thoughts and feelings, when a person consistently acts sarcastically
it may only serve to heighten their underlying hostility and insecurity. After all, when you come right down to it,
sarcasm can be used as a subtle form of bullying — and most bullies are angry, insecure, or cowardly.

当一个人经常有讽刺动作，他可能受到潜在的敌意和不安全会增加

检索思路，反复思考

白送 B

题目四

49. What does the author say about people quitting sarcastic comments?
A. It makes others happier and more self-confident.
B. It restrains them from being irritating and bullying.
C. It benefits not only themselves but also those around them.
D. It shields them from negative comments and outright hostility.

关于人们停止表达讽刺言论，作者说了什么

A 它让其他人开心和更自信

B 它限制愤怒和欺负

C 它不仅有利于自己，也对别人有利

D 它保护他们收到消极的评论和公开的敌意

盯住目标

Alternatively, when a person stops voicing negative comments, especially sarcastic ones, they may soon start to
feel happier and more self-confident. Also, other people in their life benefit even more because they no longer have to
hear the emotionally hurtful language of sarcasm.

当一个人停止发布负面评论，尤其是讽刺，他们很快开始感觉开心和更自信，其他人也会收益更多因为他们不再不得不听见情绪化的讽刺语言的伤害

检索思路，反复思考

A 少了个自己

B 没说

C 选

D 没说

题目五

50. What is the chief difference between a speaker’s wit and sarcasm?
A. Their clarity. B. Their appreciation. C. Their emphasis. D. Their intention

什么是主要的（chief）的区别在说话者的风趣和讽刺

A 清晰 B 欣赏 C 重视 D 意图

盯住目标

Thus, the main difference between wit and sarcasm is that, as already stated, sarcasm is often hostility disguised
as humor. It can be intended to hurt and is often bitter and biting. Witty statements are usually in response to someone’s
unhelpful remarks or behaviors, and the intent is to untangle and clarify the issue by emphasizing its absurdities.
Sarcastic statements are expressed in a cutting manner; witty remarks are delivered with undisguised and harmless
humor.

因此，主要区别是，已经说过了，讽刺是经常幽默带有敌意的伪装

检索思路，反复思考

有一点抽象这里，但可以用排除

A 清晰不可能

B 享受不可能

C 重视不可能

D 幽默带有敌意的伪装 那肯定是有意图在的，太坏了

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