Question

根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中两项为多余选项。

Our Fears Can Change the Reality of the Situation

? At times, our worries and anxieties can defeat us. In addition, our worries can change our understanding of what is reality and what is not. Here is a brief list of techniques that you can use to help gain a better viewpoint on things during the anxious moments.

? __1.__ A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.

? Remember that our fearful thoughts are made to seem worse and can make the problem worse. __2.___When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge these thoughts by asking yourself positive questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.

? Be smart in how you deal with fears and anxieties. Do not try to deal with everything all at once. When facing a current or upcoming task that makes you anxious, break the task into small ones. __3.__

? Remember that all the worrying in the world will not change anything. Most of what you worry about never comes true.__ 4.___ Then you should leave everything else in the hands of God.

? It is not easy to deal with all the fears and worries. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, try to calm down and then get the facts of the situation. The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy.__ 5.___

A. Take it one step at a time and things will work out well at last.

B. When feeling anxious, stop what you are doing and try to do something relaxing.

C. This will give you the confidence to manage your anxiety.

D. Instead of worrying about something that probably won’t happen, concentrate on what you are able to do.

E. The next time you fell depressed, review your list and think about the good things that you have in your life.

F. A good way to manage your worry is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking.

G. Completing these smaller tasks once at a time will make the stress more manageable and increase your chances of success.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.B

2.F

3.G

4.D

5.A

【解析】

试题分析：我们内心的恐惧往往会掩盖事情的真相。有时，我们会被恐惧和焦虑打败，担忧的情绪会改变我们的认知。文章介绍了几条应对恐惧和焦虑情绪的技巧。

1.根据“A person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off the problem.”可知，本段讲的是要学会转移注意力。当紧张的时候，停止在做的事情，做一些能放松心情的事情，故选B。

2.根据“When unexpectedly having thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge these thoughts by asking yourself positive questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.”可知，当出现恐惧或紧张的思绪时，对自己提问一些积极的问题来使自己保持冷静，F项是本段的概括，故选F。

3.根据“Do not try to deal with everything all at once. ...break the task into small ones”可知，这里说的是，要把任务分成小的部分，不要试图一下子把事情都解决掉。G“一次完成一个小的任务，这样会使压力变得更容易控制，从而增加成功的机会”符合段意，故选G。

4.根据“Most of what you worry about never comes true.”可知，大多的担心都是徒劳的，应该把注意力放在能做的事情上，故选D。

5.根据“The key is to take it slow. All you can do is do your best each day, hope for the best, and when something does happen, take it easy.”可知，担心和恐惧的心理不容易对付，关键是要冷静下来后，尽最大努力来想办法解决。最好的做法是每天努力一点，抱着最好的期望，冷静处事。故选A。

考点：心理类短文阅读