Question

Like stress, burnout (筋疲力尽) has also become a favourite subject of everyday conversation(对话). Many of us may feel “burn out” at times in our lives. It can be prevented, however, if you take action before you are in danger.

First, you must decide what is really important in your life. Make time for the people and the activities that are the most meaningful to you.

Second, you need to share your stories and feelings with others. Talk about your disappointments(失望), sadness, and painful(痛苦的) experiences, as well as your joys and successes. If you do not do this normally, you could “explode”. That will be worse for you. Good, healthy relationships with others will make you stronger and bring a greater balance to your life.

Third, make sure you have time off. Take short breaks as well as long holidays whether you feel you need them or not. Learn how to say “no” so that you can say “yes” to the things that are really important to you. Find activities to cheer you up, such as listening to music, dancing, playing sports, or watching movies. You should also make some time to be alone.

Finally, find a good doctor, like a psychologist, if you need help and all else has failed. There is no shame(羞耻) in this. Don’t worry a lot. It may bring your spirit back and make you feel more powerful.

1.When you feel burnout, you should_________.

A. watch movies             B. see a doctor

C. take some useful actions D. play sports

2.What does “explode” mean in the passage?

A. 发生       B. 发作      C. 发展       D. 发挥

3.If you are too stressed out, you’d better ___________.

A. shout at others

B. sing and dance with your friends

C. talk about your joys loudly

D. take some breaks

4.According to the passage, some people don’t go to see a doctor about “burnout”

because___________ ．

A. seeing a doctor is too expensive

B. they might feel shy to do so

C. they don’t know where to find one

D. it probably wouldn’t help anyway

5. Which of the following is NOT true about “burnout”?

A．Burnout call be prevented before it takes place．

B．Burnout doesn't happen to many people．

C．Your favourite activities can keep you from burning out．

D．Burnout may happen when you can't achieve a balance between work and  rest．

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.B

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章讲述了生活中很多人感到筋疲力尽，人们应该采取一些有效措施来防止它。首先要知道生活中最重要的是什么，把时间花在重要的事情上。第二，要和别人分享你的感觉。第三，要有足够的时间休息。最后，可以去看心理医生。

1.C细节理解题。根据文章内容 It can be prevented, however, if you take action before you are in danger.如果在你处于危险前就采取措施，这是可以阻止的，故此题选C，采取一些有效措施。

2.B词义猜测题。前文讲到要谈论自己的感受，此句为：如果你不经常这样做，你会发作。Exploede发作，故选B。

3.D 细节理解题。根据文章内容Take short breaks as well as long holidays whether you feel you need them or not.短时间的休息或者放个长假，不论你是否感觉自己需要它们。故此题选D。

4.B 判断推理题。根据文章内容There is no shame(羞耻) in this.这没有什么羞耻的，从而得知有人会觉得害羞去看医生，故此题选B。

5.B 判断推理题。根据文章内容Many of us may feel “burn out” at times in our lives.在我们生活中很多人会感觉筋疲力尽，故判断B错误。

考点：健康类短文阅读。