2010英语一阅读第一篇

题目：
The Rise of Habitual Lying
[1] While at first glance society seems to be growing increasingly honest, the truth is quite the opposite. Sociologists have discovered an alarming rise in the phenomenon of serial lying. This type of lying is distinct from occasional white lies that people typically tell to spare someone's feelings or avoid an awkward situation. Rather, serial liars habitually tell untruths of all kinds, even when there is no apparent benefit to them.
[2] For example, a study of 1,000 individuals conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that a staggering 60% had lied at least three times in the past month. The researchers were surprised not only by the high frequency of lying but also by the variety of situations in which people lied. Participants reported telling untruths not only to friends and family but also to strangers, co-workers, and even their doctors.
[3] As to why people lie habitually, the researchers identified several possible reasons. One is that lying has evolved into a way to make ourselves seem more socially desirable. In our increasingly competitive world, we may feel pressured to present ourselves in the best possible light, even if it means stretching the truth or outright lying.
[4] Another contributing factor is the decline in social sanctions for lying. In the past, lying was considered a serious offense that would damage one's reputation or even lead to social isolation. Today, however, lying seems to be more tolerated, as long as it does not cause significant harm. This relaxed attitude towards dishonesty may have emboldened some people to engage in habitual lying.
[5] The rise of habitual lying is a cause for concern, as it can have a detrimental impact on society. When people lie routinely, it erodes trust and makes it difficult to establish meaningful relationships. Moreover, it undermines the fabric of society by making it harder to determine what is true and what is not.
专业介绍：
这篇文章讨论了当今社会中习惯性说谎现象的兴起，强调了其惊的普遍性、多样性以及背后的潜在原因。
主要观点：
习惯性说谎与偶尔的白谎不同，后者通常是为了避免尴尬或伤他；而前者则是无论是否有明显好处都习惯于撒谎。
研究，60% 的表示过去一个月撒了至少三次谎，且说谎情况五花八门。
习惯性说谎的原因可能包括：
社会压力迫使我们展示自己更值得追捧的一面。
对撒谎行为的社交裁减少，使们更加肆无忌惮。
习惯性说谎对社会有，因为它会破坏信任、阻碍际关系的建立，并模糊事实与虚构之间的界限。