Задание 6295 ЕГЭ по английскому языку
The statistics mentioned in paragraph 2 prove that…
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Happy holidays?
Thanksgiving is approaching and most Americans have solidified their family plans for the holiday. Whether you're hosting a big meal or heading to a relative's house, the holidays are often a chance to reconnect with loved ones. However, Thanksgiving Day isn't always a family-oriented occasion.
Over the years, several studies have found that the seemingly joyous holiday season isn't always easy for everyone. In one survey, 31 per cent of respondents said they felt lonely during the holidays throughout the last five years. Meanwhile, 41 per cent of participants were concerned about a family member or a friend feeling lonely around the holidays. Another survey also found that 70 per cent of respondents struggled with different types of loneliness before Thanksgiving and Christmas, partly due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
While socially-distanced holiday parties have mostly become a thing of the past since then, there are still many reasons why some people spend the season by themselves. Some have family members living on the opposite side of the country, or world, while others may not have a close relationship with their relatives at all.
There's no one concrete way to spend the holidays, and everyone has their own reasons why they choose not to see certain people on a festive day. A therapist, Lilia Magon, acknowledged that when we spend the holidays alone, our feelings of loneliness can be heightened. While everyone experiences loneliness in a different way, Magon believes that the feeling could be tied to how Thanksgiving has been portrayed over the years.
"I think a lot of the anxieties and concerns that come up have to do with unmet expectations of what you think a holiday is supposed to look like, and what you think your relationship with your family or your friends is supposed to look like," she said. "I think that's where a lot of people themselves feel a little bit of a stressful state. Just maybe feeling a little let down by the expectations they have for themselves, after watching other people experience the holidays differently than them."
The holidays are often referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, but that doesn't ring true for everyone. In some cases, the winter months can be quite a triggering time, and potentially a reminder to people of how they've been hurt by those closest to them. According to Megan, the best way to manage those feelings of animosity is by creating your own perspective about the holidays and new ways to celebrate.
"I think you should allow yourself to reframe it as: 'Okay, how do I want the holidays to look for me? Who are the people that I do want in my life? Who are the people that I don't want in my life?"" she advised. "Don't try to make something happen that shouldn't happen. Instead, create your own memories and your own traditions, and give yourself space and permission to do so. But also, if you know that it's going to be a hard time for you, create your own support system, by reaching out to a therapist or to a close friend."
For those who do have a close support system, it can make skipping out on Thanksgiving dinner a little easier. On the other hand, your cousins may miss sitting next to you at the dinner table. Still, Magon believes we shouldn't try to convince our family members to attend an event in which they've already opted out.
"If someone decides they don't want to be with you over the holidays, respect that choice for them," she explained. "Don't make them feel bad for prioritising themselves and their needs. It will potentially, you know, make things worse longterm. I just honour that everyone needs to do what's best for them, whether that be financially, emotionally, or physically."
According to the text, the majority of people in the USA plan to … on Thanksgiving.
How does the therapist Lilia Magon explain feeling lonely at Thanksgiving?
Which is NOT mentioned in paragraphs 6-7 as a way to fight loneliness during the holiday season?
The word animosity in "the best way to manage those feelings of animosity" (paragraph 6) is closest in meaning to…
t in "that it's going to be a hard time for you" (paragraph 7) most probably refers to…
What is the main idea of the text?