题目内容
8.Stressful situations are sometimes unavoidable.Each of us perceives (理解) challenges in our own way and reaction to them also varies.How stressful our life is depends not only on us.(36)EAnd this is something we cannot change.What if we do not try to change others,but rather try and change our attitude to stress and tension that we often experience at work?
Stretching and doing a short workout
Stretching releases muscle tension that accumulates in your back,shoulders,and neck during the day.Even when your day is extremely busy,do your best and set aside at least 5-10 minutes to do some exercise.There are plenty of exercises you can practise that do not require any special equipment:.yoga,or simple squats (蹲起)-you can pick any kind of workout to your liking.(37)CWorking out is beneficial for both your body and mind.
Drink a cup of herbal tea
(38)D Some of them,such as chamomile (甘菊) and peppermint (薄荷),are a powerful tool helping to fight stress and anxiety.NASA scientists have recently carried out research into the effect of herbs and found out that peppermint scent decreases tiredness by 20% and reduces frustration by 25%,Make a smarter choice and,while at work,drink herbal tea instead of coffee.
Take a stroll (漫步)
Once you find yourself in a different surroundings you will feel much better.(39)FOrder your favorite drink and distract yourself by watching people go by.If your office is located in an environmentally clean place,for example,near a city park.You can then refresh yourself and relax a bit before you dive back into your working routine.
(40)B
Call someone who you know can understand and support you when you feel stressed.A study shows that communication with close people,such as your friends or parents,produces oxytocin in your body-the hormone that is needed to successfully fight tension and stress.
A.Drinking herbal tea can effectively relieve tension.
B.Have a chat
C.Physical activity will boost your energy level dad help you calm down.
D.Herbs work miracles.
E.Other people influence it as well.
F.If your office is situated in a busy city center,then you can spend your lunch break in a sidewalk cafe.
G.Find help.
分析 本文介绍了几种人们在工作之余如何缓解压力的方法.
解答 36.E 考查上下文逻辑.根据句子How stressful our life is depends not only on us生活的压力不仅取决于我们,可见其他的人也参与其中,所以E选项符合句意.
37.C 考查上下文逻辑. 根据句子Working out is beneficial for both your body and mind锻炼有益身心.可见在减压的过程中身体活动会有很多好处,所以答案选C.
38.D 考查上下文逻辑.根据句子Some of them,such as chamomile (甘菊) and peppermint (薄荷),are a powerful tool helping to fight stress and anxiety如洋甘菊(甘菊)和薄荷(薄荷),是一个功能强大的工具,帮助对抗压力和焦虑,可见这段文字说的是草药的神奇作用,所以答案选D.
39.F考查上下文逻辑.根据句子Order your favorite drink and distract yourself by watching people go by.点一种你喜欢的饮料,可见前文去的应该是咖啡店cafe,所以答案选F.
40.B 考查段落的主旨大意.communication with close people,such as your friends or parents,produces oxytocin in your body-the hormone that is needed to successfully fight tension and stress.与亲密的人,如你的朋友或父母的沟通,使你的身体激素发生改变能成功地对抗紧张和压力.可见本段写的是与人交流的问题.所以答案选B.
点评 本文是一篇选句填空阅读,题目主要考查上下文联系及文章内容理解.做题时需要明白整篇文章的主旨,文章整体的思路和每一段的用意以及作者写作的意图.花些时间理清段落之间和句子之间的逻辑关系也有助于帮助学生把握文章的整体结构和思路.在所给的原文中找出关键词或者说是线索词,关键词则能帮助你确定更多的细节,排除相近的选项.
A. | as it had been | B. | so had it been | ||
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