Question

【题目】Four simple ways to stay positive

Trying to stay positive, both in good times and bad, is a great way to improve your quality of life. Try these four methods on a daily basis.

1. Don’t think a lot about negativity.

Of course, staying positive 24 hours a day, seven days a week is a bit difficult. Letting things get to you is normal, and it’s actually healthy to cry or express frustrations once in a while.

It’s when those negative moments control your life that your emotional balance is at risk. 【1】 However, don’t give that sadness another second in your day.

2. 【2】

What you put into your body directly affects how you feel on the outside. Fill yourself with good, healthy foods like fruits and vegetables and limit snacking. Exercise is equally of great importance. Take a few days out of your week for at least half an hour of activity, and try to stick to a routine. 【3】

3. Be kind to others.

【4】 Making someone’s day a bit brighter not only puts a smile on his or her face, but also yours as well. Remember to smile and treat each person with pity and respect. Good deeds are contagious (传染的) , and your positive attitude may spread among others.

4. Take it one day at a time.

Being positive isn’t an instant thing. It’s a steady effort that we follow every hour of every day. 【5】 Instead, focus on living in the moment and doing what you can to make each moment better.

A.Eat healthily and stay fit.

B.Take your lunch breaks outside.

C.Don’t worry about what the future may bring.

D.Gratitude helps you appreciate life in bad times.

E.Take a few minutes to feel sad and accept what happened.

F.Good feelings come from acts of kindness and selflessness.

G.Even going outside for a walk and enjoying the sunshine improves your mood.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】A

【3】G

【4】F

【5】C

【解析】

本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了四个简单的方法让你保持积极。

【1】考查对上下文语境的理解。空前句意：当这些负面的时刻控制你的生活时，你的情感平衡会处在危险中。空后句意：但是，不要让这种难过再次出现。这里E（花几分钟感到难过并接受已经发生的事。）承上启下，故选E。

【2】考查段落大意的概括。这里第2空是本文给出的保持乐观的第二个方法。根据下文介绍的内容：你直接放入身体的东西会影响你对外部的感觉。吃水果蔬菜这样好的健康的食物，并且限制零食。锻炼同等重要。故本段讲述的是健康饮食，故选A项（健康饮食，保持健康。）

【3】考查对上下文语境的理解。空前句意：每个星期花几天，每天至少半个小时运动，试着坚持。故这里G（甚至户外散步以及享受阳光都会改善你的情绪。）承接上文内容，故选G。

【4】考查对上下文语境的理解。本段的建议是：对他人友好。空后句意：让他人的生活更加明亮不仅能让他人面带微笑，你也是一样。这里F（好的情感来源于善良无私的行为。）符合上下文，故选F。

【5】考查对上下文语境的理解。本段给的保持乐观的建议是：每天都要坚持不懈。空前句意：乐观不是一瞬间的事情。它是我们每时每刻的持续努力。空后句意：相反的，应该活在当下，做你能做的事情让每一刻都更美好。故这里C（不要担心将来会怎样。）承上启下，故选C。