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2.Positive Thinking Can Transform Your HealthOur emotional(情感)world has a remarkable power to determine not only our mental health,but also our physical well-being.And a growing body of research in psychology,medicine and public health is displaying the health benefit of positive emotions and their effect on physical health.(36)C.
1.Optimism may protect the heart.
According to a 2012review of literature,a number of studies have shown that people with optimistic personalities are at a reduced risk of the heart attack.(37)A,such as improved immune system function and increased life span.
2.Compassion and care for others can improve nerve function.
Compassion,a loving concern for the well-being of others,can make us feel positive and may improve our physical health.
Positive psychologist Barbara has conducted research on the effects of loving kindness meditation(沉思),a traditional religious practice that involves meditating on love and extending compassion to oneself and others.(38)D,which extends from the brain to the heart,helping to regulate emotions as well as bodily systems
3.(39)F.
Like optimism,an"attitude of gratitude",appreciation and feeling of thankfulness for the blessings one has in life,carries significant mental and physical health benefits.Gratefulness,like optimism,has been linked with improved immune health,and has also been shown to improve sleep quality.
4.Self-compassion improves health-related behaviors.
(40)E.A 2013study found that self-compassionate people sought medical attention sooner than people who were lacking in self-compassion.Self-compassionate people also tended to be less depressed.
A.Optimism's benefits for physical health also extend beyond heart health
B.There are many kinds of methods to make us feel positive
C.Here are four positive emotions to improve physical health and prevent disease
D.Researchers find the practice can have a positive impact on the nerve
E.People who cultivate kindness towards themselves are also kinder to their bodies
F.Gratitude may also benefit heart health and immune system function
G.Those who are kind to others are easier to feel relaxed.
分析 本文主要介绍了四种改善身体健康和预防疾病的积极情绪.它们分别是:1、乐观可以保护心脏;2、同情和关心他人能改善神经功能;3、感恩也可能有益于心脏健康和免疫系统功能;4、自我同情有益于身体健康.
解答 36.C篇章结构题.本文主要介绍了四种能改善身体健康和预防疾病的积极情绪.由此推知,第一段是对全文的总结.故选C.
37.A细节理解题.根据第二段的小标题Optimism may protect the heart乐观可以保护心脏,可知该处讲的是乐观对身体健康的好处.故选A.
38.D逻辑推理题.前面说Positive psychologist Barbara has conducted research on the effects of loving kindness meditation(沉思),积极心理学家巴巴拉进行了慈心禅的影响研究;后面说which extends from the brain to the heart,helping to regulate emotions as well as bodily systems从大脑到心脏,帮助调节情绪以及身体系统.由此可知,该处讲的是这种做法可以对神经产生积极的影响.故选D.
39.F段落大意题.本段主要讲述了感恩也可能有益于心脏健康和免疫系统功能.故选F.
40.E段落大意题.本段主要讲述了善待自己也有益于身体健康.故选E.
点评 七选五是一类完成性阅读.在题型上与完型填空很类似.解题时,要在理解文章整体的情况下,充分考虑语境和空格前后的句子,注意句子之间的逻辑关系,尤其要学会把握信息词(选项中出现的与文章中相同或相近的词),快速准确的选出最符合文章原意的答案.
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