Question

【题目】 Is there anything that you do to cheer yourself up and “heal（治愈）” your mind when you’re feeling down? Many of us have our own ways to make ourselves feel better. This is referred to as “self-care”.

This idea originated（起源） in Japan. It refers to any activity that can soothe one’s nerves（平缓心绪）, clear one’s mind, and comfort a troubled heart, according to China News Service. It was first used to describe the music of Japanese songwriter Ryuichi Sakamoto（坂本龙一）in 1999.

Self-care is now booming（急速发展）in China as well. One of the most popular activities is “healing travel”. According to Caissa Touristic, a Beijing-based travel agency, more Chinese tourists are going on meditation（冥想）or yoga retreats in places like Japan, Bali and India.

By taking these trips, people can learn more about local culture and the way people in these countries live. Without a tour guide or detailed plan, they allow their bodies and minds to relax as they forget about daily stresses and noisy surroundings（周遭事物）back home.

Having a pet can also help to improve our mental health. Research has shown that pets and humans can heal each other, NPR reported. Strong human-to-animal bonds（情感联系）make both pets and their owners happier and healthier. Chinese dog and cat owners spent over 5,000 yuan per pet on average in 2018. China’s pet industry now has a value of over 170 billion yuan, Xinhua reported.

More people are seeking out self-care activities simply because they can finally afford to, particularly China’s growing middleclass（中产阶级）. With fewer financial（财务的）worries, they can slow down and take a closer look at their own inner（内心的）world, the Paper noted.

【1】What do we know about “self-care” in the story?

A.It means living by yourself.B.It started in Japan about 20 years ago.

C.It focuses on one’s physical health.D.It refers to activities done by yourself.

【2】People may feel “healed” while going on trips because _________.

A.they can do meditation or yoga during their tripsB.they get to know how other people live

C.they can relax and avoid daily stressD.they don’t need to make plans

【3】According to Xinhua, which of the following is TRUE?

A.“Healing travel” is a popular “self-care” activity.

B.Pets can’t help their owners stay healthy mentally.

C.Chinese people prefer to raise cats.

D.Chinese pet owners spend a lot of money on their pets.

【4】What can we infer from the story?

A.Ryuichi Sakamoto’s music can make people feel better.

B.People who have pets are not necessarily happier or healthier.

C.The middle class experiences more stress and mental health problems.

D.Chinese people will spend more money on their pets.

【5】What’s the best title of this passage?

A.How to Keep PetsB.How to Live Longer

C.How to Help OurselvesD.How to Make Plans

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【4】A

【5】C

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕“自我治愈”展开，介绍了其内涵、源头以及中国人如今喜欢采用哪些方式进行“自我治愈”。

【1】细节理解题。根据第二段中“It was first used to describe the music of Japanese songwriter Ryuichi Sakamoto（坂本龙一）in 1999.”可知“自我治愈”首次在1999年被用来形容日本词曲作家的音乐，因此开始于20年前。故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据第四段中“Without a tour guide or detailed plan, they allow their bodies and minds to relax as they forget about daily stresses and noisy surroundings（周遭事物）back home.”可知没有导游或详细计划的“治愈旅行”可以让人们忘记家里的日常压力和嘈杂的周遭环境，身心放松，故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据第三段中“One of the most popular activities is ‘healing travel’. According to Caissa Touristic…”可知选项A是凯撒旅游的消息，认为“治愈旅行”是一种流行的“自我治愈”活动；根据第五段中“Research has shown that pets and humans can heal each other, NPR reported.”可知选项B是美国国家公共电台的报道，而且研究表明宠物和人能够互相治愈，选项B说法错误；选项C说中国人更愿意养猫，文章未提，所以排除；根据第五段中最后两句话“Chinese dog and cat owners spent over 5,000 yuan per pet on average in 2018. China’s pet industry now has a value of over 170 billion yuan, Xinhua reported.”可知选项D才是新华社的观点，中国的宠物产业目前价值1700亿元，所以中国人在宠物身上花了很多钱。注意本题是选择来自新华社且说法正确的选项，故选D。

【4】判断推理题。根据第二段“It refers to any activity that can soothe one’s nerves, clear one’s mind, and comfort a troubled heart…It was first used to describe the music of Japanese songwriter Ryuichi Sakamoto.”可知“自我治愈”指的是任何能让人平缓心绪、头脑清醒、安慰不安心灵的活动，在1999年首次被用来形容日本词曲作家坂本龙一的音乐，所以可以推断出坂本龙一的音乐能够抚慰人心，故选A。

【5】标题归纳题。文章围绕“自我治愈”这个概念展开，主要介绍了中国人如今喜欢通过参加“治愈旅行”、饲养宠物等活动进行“自我治愈”，目的都是为了帮助自己，故选C。