题目内容
It is __________ to spend money on preventing illnesses by promoting healthy living rather than spending on trying to make people ___________ after they are ill.
A. good … good B. well … better C. better … better D. better … good
C
解析:本句为复合句,it是形式主语,真正的主语是动词不定式短语to spend … 。rather than是固定短语,意为“与其说……,不如说……”。其句意为:与其把钱花在让人康复上,倒不如将钱花在通过提升健康的生活来预防疾病。
How to Fight Winter Blue
Winter’s short days are more than cold. For many people, winter depression, the most common type of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is as much a part of the season as hats and scarves.
Winter serious SAD sufferers may need medical treatment. Those feeling a little blue can help themselves by sticking to a healthy lifestyle.
Here are some tips:
Pace yourself. Don’t expect to do everything you normally can. Set a realistic schedule. Don’t listen to negative thinking, like blaming yourself or expecting to fail.
Get involved in activities that make you feel good or feel like you’ve achieved something. For example, play table tennis or badminton.
If you are feeling depressed, you may feel like staying away from friends. Yet this is a time when friends’ support can be helpful. Call them regularly. Remember, the more we put off calling or visiting a friend, the harder it is to rebuild a friendship.
Think clearly about what’s wrong or right. Instead of giving in to vague feelings of sadness, look at your problems objectively. Break down problems into specific issues that you can work on.
Regular exercise helps to prevent and ease depression.
Eat well. Studies show that a healthy diet can help to maintain (keep) a healthy body and mind. The vitamins, minerals and micro—nutrients found in balanced diet may help our bodies to produce feel-good hormones(荷尔蒙). Foods containing chemicals to help produce feel-good hormones include bananas, turkey, nuts and seeds. Eat at least five pieces of fruit and vegetables every day.
P.S. Symptoms(症状) of SAD:
No interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy.
Increased need for sleep.
A change in eating habits, especially an appetite for sweet or starchy(含淀粉的) foods.
Weight gain
A heavy feeling in the arms or legs
A drop in energy level
Difficulty in concentrating
Overly emotional
Avoidance of friends and social situations
Frequent feelings of guilt
Long-term feelings of hopelessness, and physical problems, such as headaches
1.The writer of the passage agrees that .
A.the cold in winter makes us suffer from SAD |
B.hats and scarves protect us from SAD |
C.every one of us meets SAD in winter |
D.we are blue mainly because of short days in winter |
2.We may infer that , according to the passage.
A.more darkness will make us sad |
B.we should wear hats and scarves in winter |
C.a healthy lifestyle prevents us from serious SAD |
D.staying away from friends makes us depressed |
3..When we pace ourselves, we .
A.don’t do anything we can |
B.make a practical plan |
C.face depression easily |
D.think something of guilt |
4.The underlined expression “ease depression” in the passage probably means “ ”
A.reduce depression |
B.be easy with depression |
C.face depression easily |
D.make an easy depression |
5.The passage includes the following except .
A.the earlier we meet friends, the easier it is to rebuild a friendship |
B.if we give in to unclear feelings of sadness, we’ll be caught in the SAD |
C.playing table tennis helps us achieve whatever we want |
D.feel--good hormones from a balanced diet can help a healthy body |
Do you know that girls are seven times more likely than boys to be unhappy and twice more likely to commit suicide(自杀)and that girls are three times more likely than boys to have a negative attitude?Twenty percent of the girls in the US between the ages of 12 and 17 drink alcohol(酒)and smoke cigarettes.
So what is mental(心理的)health?Mental health is how we think,feel,and act in order to face life’s problems.
A young girl’s mental health affects her daily life and future. Like physical health,mental health is important at every stage of life. Caring for and protecting a young girl’s mental health is important to ensure that she grows up to become the best she can be.
Many children experience mental health problems that are painful and can be serious. Mental health problems affect at least one in every five young people at any given time. Unluckily,about two thirds of all young people with mental health problems are not getting the help they need. Mental health problems can lead to school failure,alcohol or other drug abuse(滥用),family violence,or even suicide.
There are many signs that may point to a possible mental health problem in a child or teenager. If you are worried about a child or have any questions,look for help at once. Talk to your doctor,a school teacher,or other mental health experts who are trained to know whether your child has a mental health problem. You can also call 18007892647 for a list of warning signs.
1.What is implied in the first paragraph?
A.More and more girls are committing suicide. |
B.Boys are usually physically stronger than girls. |
C.Girls are more likely to have mental health problems than boys. |
D.Children in America are lacking in parental care. |
2.In the author’s opinion,________.
A.mental health is more important than physical health |
B.mental health is important no matter how old you are |
C.people with mental health problems will never succeed |
D.it’s easier for children to have mental health problems than adults |
3.According to the passage,which of the following people would most probably call 18007892647?
A.People who are sure they have mental health problems. |
B.Children who have mental health problems and want help. |
C.Parents who want to know whether their children are doing well at school. |
D.Parents who want to know whether their children have mental health problems. |
4.The purpose of this passage is to________.
A.tell parents what to do if they find that their children have mental health problems |
B.explain why so many children have mental health problems |
C.tell people how bad it is to have mental health problems |
D.ask parents to pay more attention to their children’s mental health |