Hatred is a tundamental human emotion that has deep root in society and culture. Psychologists believe that group identity and cohesion depend to a large extent on having a common enemy. It seems that the existence of "bad guys" is an important element in defining who we are within a large realm. It could be said that human beings love to hate. The first signs appear early in life when a child, faced with blame for some mistakes, immediately accuses another child or an inanimate object such as a teddy bear. Later, on the schoolyard playground, children in rival groups vie for attention and influence. These basic responses translate into more powerful emotions later in life. One area where deep-rooted hatred is exhibited is in the ethnic clashes that exhibited is in th TOoted hatred is constantly occur around the globe. These conflicts are not only over territory but also involve emotional issues of group identity and unity of purpose. For many, there is no "us" without a "them"' to hate.
Question 1: Which of the following is the best for the passage? A. Roots of society B. Group unity C.A basic emotion D. Social and Cultural problem
Question 2: According to the passage, what is believed to be an important aspect of defining group identity? A. Facinga common enemy B. Being reluctant to hate C. Acepting blame for past actions D. Ignoring a large realm
Question 3: According to the passage, early chilhood responses to blame A. are not related to stronger feelings in adulthood. 5. are complex expressions of emotion. C. demonstrate how human beings love to hate. D. are not well understood by
Question 4: The author suggests that when children make mistakes, they A. join rival gangs on schoolyard playgrounds. B. rarely accept responsibility for their actions. C. need emotional support from personal objects like a teddy bear. D. readily admit to their errors. psychologists.
Question 5: According to the passage, ethnic conflictsA. are on the decline. B. Occur only occasionally. C. serve to resolve differences. D. have their roots in childhood rivalries.
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