Question

【题目】 Does your mood（情绪） change with the seasons？Some people find that when the temperature goes down, so do their spirits. Thosepeople sometimes feel sad for no reason. They eat more and put on weight. They havetrouble sleeping. They can't think clearly This is the winter blues. Here are some ways for you to beat the winter blues

【1】

Some experts say that winter blues happen because we get less sunlight in the winter than we do in other seasons. They say that the decrease (减少) in sunlight can make us feel sad. Getting more sunlight each day can help you feel better.

【2】

Taking a walk or doing some exercise will make chemicals called endorphins in your body. Endorphins are natural "feel good"chemicals.

【3】

Avoid having too much sugar. If you prefer sweet food, like cookies or candy, it may be a sign that you need more protein, like meat, chicken or fish.

【4】

Cut back if you have too many things to do. Make sure you have some quiet time to yourself. Get some rest. Don't be so busy that you get run-down.

【5】

If you feel sad all the time and the feeling won't go away, you may have a bigger problem than the winter blues. Talk to a friend you trust, or get help from a doctor.

A. Ask for help B. Reduce stress C. Eat healthy food D. Get out in the sun

E. Do some exercise F. Have enough sleep

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】E

【3】C

【4】B

【5】A

【解析】

本篇文章难度适中，主要讲述有些人的心情会随着季节的变化而变化，并提出一些改变心情的好方法。

【1】根据Some experts say that winter blues happen because we get less sunlight in the winter than we do in other seasons. They say that the decrease (减少) in sunlight can make us feel sad. Getting more sunlight each day can help you feel better“一些专家说冬季忧郁是因为冬天的阳光比其他的季节少，他们说阳光减少会让我们感到悲伤，每天多晒太阳会让你感觉更好”可知，告诉我们到阳光下晒太阳。故选D。

【2】根据Taking a walk or doing some exercise will make chemicals called endorphins in your body“散步或做一些运动可以使你体内产生一种叫做内啡肽的化学物质”可知，本段讲述我们应该做一些锻炼，故选E。

【3】根据Avoid having too much sugar. If you prefer sweet food, like cookies or candy, it may be a sign that you need more protein, like meat, chicken or fish“避免吃太多的糖。如果你喜欢甜食，比如饼干或糖果，这可能意味着你需要更多的蛋白质，比如肉、鸡或鱼”可知，本段讲述我们要吃健康的食物，故选C。

【4】根据Cut back if you have too many things to do. Make sure you have some quiet time to yourself. Get some rest. Don't be so busy that you get run-down“如果你有太多事情要做，就削减一下。确保你有一些属于自己的安静时间。得到一些休息。不要忙得筋疲力尽”可知，本段讲述减少压力，故选B。

【5】根据If you feel sad all the time and the feeling won't go away, you may have a bigger problem than the winter blues. Talk to a friend you trust, or get help from a doctor“如果你一直感到悲伤，而且这种感觉不会消失，你可能有比冬季抑郁更大的问题。和你信任的朋友谈谈，或者向医生寻求帮助”可知，本段讲述寻求帮助，故选A。