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Give yourself a pep talk Stop and listen to what’s on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper-the pessimistic(悲观的)messages you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don’t have a job. ” Vs “I have two interviews next week. ”) Reduce your stress Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing(想像), all of which sound complicated but aren’t. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to be against distress(痛苦)is to make a to-do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options. By taking control over certain areas, you realize you’re not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life. Avoid things that won’t improve your mood. TV may not help much: You need to increase your energy level and stimulate your mind – something that TV show “Neighbors” won’t do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. A better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta(意大利面食),produce a calming effect on people who have a desire for them. 60. We learn from the text that it might help rid us of a bad mood . A. to do nothing about it B. to take a long walk on the beach C. to do some exercise with light music D. to talk about it to neighbors 61. Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach? A. It is not complicated to do so. B. It is an area which can be easily controlled. C. It helps beat a bad mood. D. It brings us a new technique. 62. This text most probably appears in . A. a book on physical exercises B. a doctor’s handbook C. a notice D. a magazine 63. In the second paragraph, “buster” means “ ”. A. breaker B. helper C. maker D. partner C Professor Martin’s report says that children who attend a number of different schools, because their parents have to move around the country, probably make slow progress in their studies. There are also signs, says Professor Martin, that an unusually large number of such children are mentally affected. The Professor says, “It’s true, my personal feeling is that children should stay in one school. However, our findings are based on research and not on any personal feelings that I or my assistants may have on the subject.” Captain Thomas James, an Army lecturer for the past 20 years and himself a father of 2 children, said, “I’ve never heard such rubbish. Taking me for example, no harm is done to the education of my children who change school regularly---if they keep to the same system. In my experience----and I’ve known quite a few of them---- Army children are as well-adjusted(调整) as any others, if not more so. What the professor doesn’t appear to notice is the fact that in such situations children will adapt (适应) much better than grown-ups.” When this was put to Professor Martin, he said that at no time had his team suggested that all such children were mentally affected in some way, but simply that in their experience there was a clear tendency (倾向). “Our finding shows that while the very bright child can deal with regular change without harming his or her general progress in studies, the majority of children suffer from constantly having to enter a new learning situation.” 64. Professor Martin’s report suggests that _______. A. it may not be good for children to change schools often B. parents should not move often C. more and more children are mentally affected D. children will make rapid progress if they stay in one school. 65. According to the passage, Professor Martin’s personal feeling____ . A. is the opposite of what his report has shown B. is in a way supported by his research C. has played a big part in his research D. is based on his own experience as a child 66. According to Professor Martin, ____ suffer from changing schools regularly. A. non-army children B. bright children C. the majority of children D. few children 67.Captain Thomas believes _____. A. army children are generally better adjusted than any others B. army children are usually less experienced than any others C. children can adapt more easily and quickly than grown-ups D. children can adapt as easily and quickly as grown-ups (责任编辑：admin) |