题目内容
When I am feeling down, I listen to uplifting music to lift my spirits. When I want to calm down, I listen to Indian classical instrumental music. Many times, I look at contemporary Indian art － either in real art galleries or on virtual art galleries on the Web to improve my mood. I particularly like the paintings with vibrant (鲜明的) colors or ones which present a calm landscape using gentle colors.
Art therapy (治疗) uses the creation or viewing of art to help people discover and express their feelings. Unlike art for art’s sake, which focuses on the finished piece, art therapy focuses on the process of creation itself. Art therapists believe that the act of making a piece of art triggers internal activity that contributes to physical, emotional and spiritual healing. For people who are not able or ready to create art, going to an art museum or looking through art books or virtual art galleries can also be helpful. Simply viewing art refreshes the spirit and promotes relaxation.
Art therapy is helpful in healing in various ways. The aesthetic (审美的) quality of the work produced can lift a person’s mood, boost self-awareness, improve self-esteem and increase self-confidence. Also, research shows that physiological functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration (呼吸), become slow when people are deeply involved in an activity they enjoy.
Because art therapy uses a language other than words, it is often employed in treating patients with physical or emotional illnesses who have difficulty talking about their fears or hopes, or about their anger and other strong emotions. The creation of art helps people get in touch with thoughts and feelings that are often hidden from the conscious mind.
Stress reduction is also a significant benefit. Studies have shown that repressing strong feelings can lead to a buildup of stress, and that stress can intensify pain and the symptoms of various diseases. Because art therapy helps people access their unconscious mind and release pent-up (被抑制的) emotions, it has been found to be very useful in treating those suffering from stress and stress-related illnesses.
63. How does the author start the passage?
A. By describing his own experiences. B. By presenting a certain fact.
C. By explaining a certain term. D. By giving figures.
64. The underlined word “triggers” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_____ ”.
A. ignores B. causes C. decreases D. prevents
65. All of the following are helpful in healing EXCEPT _____.
A. going to an art museum B. going to the virtual art galleries
C. surfing on the Internet D. reading art books
66. Why is art therapy useful to patients with physical or emotional illnesses?
A. It lets them forget about their fears. B. It helps them release their hidden feelings.
C. It helps improve their social skills. D. It helps them hide their feelings.
ABCB
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Health is the most important thing in the world. Nothing is more important than health. If one takes away our money, houses, cars, or even our clothes, we can still survive. 1. That is why we always try to eat in a healthy way and exercise regularly.
How can we keep healthy? In order to eat healthily, I usually avoid eating food high in fat, like French fries or cookies, which are junk foods. 2. Besides, I only eat little meat.
3. Taking exercise every day helps us build a strong body. Regular exercise is an important part of keeping me healthy.
What’s more, I think friends are an important part of one’s health. 4. I always feel better when I am with friends than when I am alone. When I am with my friends, I always laugh. Laughing is also an important part of health. It is good to stay with my friends.
By eating properly and exercising regularly, I can keep my body at a proper weight and keep healthy. By spending time with my friends, I can keep my mind as well as my body happy. These things sound easy to do, but not many people can manage them. 5.
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D．But if our health was taken away, it is certain that we would surely die. |
E. I think a strong will is necessary if we want to keep healthy.
F. I eat a lot of vegetables and fresh fruit which are full of vitamins.
G. Some people appear fat because they often eat too much.