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Recording Two

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        Emotions are an essential and inseparable part of our consciousness. They are part of a built-in mechanism, which allows us to cope with the ups and downs of our lives both physically and mentally. When we hide our emotions and our true feelings, we stop being genuine, spontaneous and authentic in our relationships. When we put on cultivated and polished faces in the company of others, we stop being true to ourselves. (19) [Socially, it may be a good tactic to hide our true emotions, but morally it is also a breach of faith and trust.] Although humans are more advanced and intelligent, animals are more genuine and authentic in their behavior and responses than human beings. The more educated we are, the less transparent and reliable we become. We are drawn to our pets because pets do not lie.

        (20) [One of the first steps in dealing with emotions such as anger or fear is to acknowledge them as normal and human.] There is nothing sinful or immoral about being emotional, unless your emotions make you inhuman, insensitive and cruel to others. Feelings of guilt associated with emotions are more devastating and damaging than the experience of emotion itself. So when you deal with the problem of emotions, you should learn not only how to control them but also how to accept them and manage the guilt and anguish arising from them.

        Our brains are made up of a primitive inner core and a more evolved and rational outer core. Most of the time, the rational part of the mind controls the information coming from the primitive core and makes its own decisions as to what to do and how to respond. However, during critical situations, especially when a threat is perceived, the outer core loses control and fails to regulate the impulses and instinctive responses coming from the primitive brain. As a result, we let disturbing thoughts emotions arise in our consciousness and surrender to our primitive behavior.

        In times of emotional turmoil, remember that emotions arise because your senses are wired to the primitive part of your mind which is self-regulated, autonomous and spontaneous. Your rational mind does not always deal with the messages coming from it effectively. These messages are part of your survival mechanism and should not be stifled simply because emotions are unhealthy and betray your weaknesses. (21) [When emotions arise, instead of stifling them, pay attention to them and try to understand the messages they are trying to deliver.] This way you make use of your emotions without losing your balance and inner stability.

21. What are we advised to do when emotions arise? （当情绪出现时，我们该怎么做？）

解析：A。录音后面部分提到，当情绪出现时，不要压抑它们，而是要关注它们，并试图理解它们所传递的信息。A项与此内容相符，其中的Try to understand ...messages原词复现，convey是录音中deliver的同义替换，故为正确答案。

错项排除：B项利用录音中的pay attention to进行干扰，但录音中是说当情绪出现时，不要压抑它们，而是要关注它们，并不是关注其后果（consequences），故B项排除。C项Consider them from different perspectives在录音中无依据，故排除。录音中提到，应该学会接受情绪问题，更要学会如何接受它们，因为有时我们的理性是无法完全抑制住情绪的，D项与此内容相悖，，故排除。