The History of Hypnosis催眠知多少

The History of Hypnosis催眠知多少 by William Ryan You are getting very sleepy. Now, close your eyes and relax. 你越来越困了。现在，闭上双眼放松一下。 Hypnosis is a special, temporary psychological state which slightly resembles sleeping. However, it is mainly characterized by heightened focus and concentration. _(1)_ They do this by blocking out all possible day-to-day distractions. The term hypnotherapy refers to the use of hypnosis in the treatment of various conditions by using the power of the mind to help cure various physical and mental disorders. Hypnosis was once considered a form of quackery by the medical community. _(2)_ From anxiety and depression to panic attacks and phobias, sufferers of these conditions have benefited from hypnosis. Its many proponents claim that hypnosis can improve memory and concentration, release emotional trauma, and even increase self-esteem. _(3)_ Many people swear that hypnosis has even helped them quit smoking after trying every other method out there. A common misconception is that a person is not in control of their mind or feelings when they are hypnotized. _(4)_ Instead, people's bodies and minds become extremely relaxed with heightened concentration. This happens through the power of suggestion by the hypnotist and can only occur with the willingness and full consent of the person being hypnotized. No one can be hypnotized involuntarily. There are also self-hypnosis methods available. _(5)_ These techniques are simple and can be mastered by anyone in a short time. Although many people have reported success with self-hypnosis, professionals stress that it is often insufficient to create long-lasting changes. (A) Hypnosis has also been used medically to treat asthma, migraines, digestive disorders, chronic pain, and other conditions. (B) Under hypnosis, a person is able to concentrate on specific thoughts and memories. (C) Self-hypnosis classes are offered at many colleges and universities in the US and other countries. (D) This study showed that learning how to hypnotize people helps in their careers. (E) Under hypnosis, mental control is not surrendered. (F) Now, it is well-accepted, and its clinical uses are many.

第一题空格应选 (B) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及催眠的特徵主要是提高 集中力和注意力（heightened focus and concentration），而 (B) 项提到人在接受催眠时能够专注（concentrate）在特定的想法和记忆，concentration 及 concentrate 使两句形成关联。 b. 根据上述，(B) 项应为正选。 大补丸: a. concentrate on...专注於…… Unless you concentrate on the lecture, you won't know what the teacher is talking about. 除非你专心听课，否则你会听不懂老师在讲什麽。 b. specific a. 特定的 第二题空格应选 (F) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及催眠曾经被医学界视为一种骗术（a form of quackery），而 (F) 项中的 it 指的就是 hypnosis（催眠），句中提及催眠如今已广为人所接受，两句形成对比，因此产生关联。 b. 根据上述，(F) 项应为正选。 大补丸: clinical a. 临床的 第三题空格应选 (A) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及催眠的支持者声称这种方法可以改善记忆力和专注力、释放情感创伤和提升自信心，而 (A) 项句子进一步说明催眠在医学上也曾被用来治疗（has also been used medically to treat）气喘、偏头痛、消化失调、长期疼痛和其他病情，两句都提及催眠的医疗效果，因此产生关联。 b. 根据上述，(A) 项应为正选。 大补丸: a. asthma n. 气喘 b. migrane n. 偏头痛 c. digestive a. 消化的 d. chronic a. 慢性的；长期的 第四题空格应选 (E) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及受催眠者无法掌控他们的心志和情感是一项常见的误解（misconception），(E) 项句子则提出相反论点，说明接受催眠时，心理控制其实并未屈服（surrendered），空格後又进一步解释人们的身体和心理都会藉由提高专注力而变得极度放松，三句因此形成关联。 b. 根据上述，(E) 项应为正选。 大补丸: surrender vi. 投降；屈服 Under no circumstances should you surrender to the gangster's demands. 在任何情况下，你都不应该对歹徒的要求让步。 第五题空格应选 (C) 理由: a. 空格前一句提及另外还有一些自我催眠的方法，关键词组 self-hypnosis methods（自我催眠法），和（C）项句子中的 self-hypnosis 产生关联。 b. 根据上述，(C) 项应为正选。

state n. 状态 in a...state在……的状况下 The medicine I took left me in a very confused state. 我吃的这种药让我的神智不太清楚。 resemble vt. 相像，相似 Though they are twins, the girls barely resemble each other. 虽然这两个女孩是双胞胎，但她们长得几乎完全不一样。 characterize vt. 以……为特徵 The disease is characterized by a high fever, dry cough, and breathing difficulties. 这种疾病的特徵是高烧、乾咳和呼吸困难。 heighten vt. 增加，提高 Recent troubles in the Middle East have heightened hostilities in the region. 近来中东地区的纷扰使该地区的敌对情势更加恶化。 block out...阻挡…… The curtains blocked out the sun, making the room totally dark. 窗帘挡住阳光，使房间一片漆黑。 be in control of...控制　掌控…… Becky is uncomfortable when she isn't in control of the situation. 贝琪无法掌控状况时就会感到不自在。 consent n. & vi. 同意 By consenting to this surgery, you understand the risks involved. 同意动这项手术就表示你知道其牵涉的风险。 master vt. 精通 English, as with any other language, takes a lot of time and dedication to master. 就像其他语言一样，英文需要投注很多时间与心力才能精通。

hypnosis n. 催眠（术） temporary a. 暂时的 psychological a. 心理的 hypnotherapy n. 催眠疗法 treatment n. 治疗；疗法 disorder n. 失调 quackery n.（庸医的）骗术 panic attack n. 恐慌发作 phobia n. 恐惧症；惧怕 proponent n. 支持者 trauma n. 创伤 misconception n. 误解 hypnotize vt. 催眠 involuntarily adv. 非自愿地 professional n. 专业人士 stress vt. 强调 insufficient a. 不足的

催眠知多少 你越来越困了。现在，闭上双眼放松一下。 催眠是一种特别而短暂的心理状态，它有点像睡著了一样。然而，它的特徵主要是提高集中力和注意力。人在接受催眠时能够专注在特定的想法和记忆。他们藉由阻绝所有日常生活中可能干扰催眠的事情来达到催眠的目标。催眠疗法一词指的是运用催眠来治疗各种病况，亦即使用心灵力量帮助治疗各种生理及心理疾病。 催眠曾经被医学界视为一种骗术。如今，它不仅广为接受，而且临床用途相当广泛。从焦虑症、忧郁症，到恐慌发作和各种恐惧症，饱受以上这些病情之苦的患者都从催眠中获益良多。催眠的众多支持者声称这种方法可以改善记忆力和专注力、释放情感创伤，甚至可以提升自尊心。催眠在医学上也曾被用来治疗气喘、偏头痛、消化不良、长期疼痛和其他病情。许多人更信誓旦旦地说，在试过坊间其他各种方法後，催眠帮助他们戒除了菸瘾。 受催眠者无法掌控他们的心志和情感是一项常见的误解。接受催眠时，心理控制其实并未屈服。相反地，人们的身体和心理都会藉由提高专注力而变得极度放松。这会在催眠师暗示的力量下发生，而且唯有在受催眠者完全同意下才能进行。没有人是在非自愿的情形下被催眠。 另外还有一些自我催眠的方法。在美国和其他许多国家，许多大专院校都有提供自我催眠课程。这些技巧很简单，而且任何人都能够在短时间内精通。虽然许多人都向大众分享自我催眠的成功经验，专家仍然强调若想要透过催眠而有长久的改变通常是不够的。 答案∶1. B2. F3. A4. E5. C