Question

Having one of those days – or weeks – when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster – often within a day or two.
◇Walk it off
Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster. A person who’s in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten-minute walk, or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing that bad mood.
◇Tune it out
Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had.
◇Give yourself a pep talk
Stop and listen to what’s on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper, the pessimistic messages you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers. ( “I still don’t have a job.” Vs “I have two interviews next week.”)
◇Reduce your stress
Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing, all of which sound complicated but aren’t. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to be against distress is to make a to-do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options. By taking control over certain areas, you realize you’re not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.
◇Avoid things that won’t improve your mood.
TV may not help much: You need to increase your energy level and stimulate（刺激） your mind – something that the TV show “Neighbors” won’t do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. A better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta（面食）,produce a calming effect in people who have a desire for them

1. 1.
   Which of the following may help us stop a bad mood?
   1. A.
      Doing nothing about it
   2. B.
      Exercising and enjoying music
   3. C.
      Writing down negative thoughts
   4. D.
      Talking about it with neighbors
2. 2.
   Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?
   1. A.
      It helps remove bad mood
   2. B.
      It brings us a new technique
   3. C.
      It is not complicated to do so
   4. D.
      It is an area to be easily controlled
3. 3.
   TV may not improve your mood because it    
   1. A.
      shows what happens around you
   2. B.
      does not energize you
   3. C.
      reminds you of eating and drinking
   4. D.
      produces a calming effect
4. 4.
   Which would be the best title for this passage?
   1. A.
      Energy Level and Stress
   2. B.
      How to Beat a Bad Mood
   3. C.
      Bad Mood and Our Life
   4. D.
      How to Control Your Feeling

Answer 1

BABB
试题分析：本文叙述了当自己的有个不愉快心情的时候如何应对，一是去散步，做10分钟的快走或者其他的一些快速地锻炼。二是听自己喜欢的音乐。三是把自己的影响心情的想法都写在纸上。四是放松压力，例如做深呼吸、伸懒腰或者观察事物等。五是避免做一些不能改善心情的事情。
1.细节理解题。根据Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster. Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly,锻炼和听音乐有助于赶走自己的不愉快的心情，故选B。
2.细节理解题。根据Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing, One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach.闭眼想象一个美丽的海滩有助于放松心情，故选A。
3.细节理解题。根据TV may not help much: You need to increase your energy level and stimulate（刺激） your mind – something that the TV show “Neighbors” won’t do.电视节目不能给你活力，故选B。
4.标题归纳题。纵观全文的内容可知这是如何驱走自己的不愉快的心情的一些方法，故选B。
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