Question

We all heard of stress. And many of us are in the face of stress.

Some of the stresses are good and can actually be helpful — they give you the energy you need to start your day, to face problems or even to prepare for good things (such as vacations).

On the other hand, some stresses last for a very long time, and make it hard for people to deal with their problems. These are bad stresses. People who are dealing with bad stresses often need help to face their problems, illnesses and even the influence on their family or social life.

But what many people don’t realize is that a life without stress can be possible, if dealt with correctly.

Here are some ways that have been shown:

•Realize that you can’t avoid stress, but you can learn how to deal with it

•Find out where your stresses come from

•Pay attention to your self-control and feelings

•Choose exercises you like, three to four times a week

•Eat healthily

•Sleep well

•Use social support

•Think positively

•Learn how to think about something seriously for a long time

•Manage your time

•Make a diary for your doctor-visit, MRI, blood examination, etc

•A stress specialist can create a professional program for you

Stress doesn’t have to be your enemy, and getting ready to deal with it can be the first step in the right direction. Remember that you do have a choice in the matter. As William James, an American philosopher, once wrote, “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought instead of another.”

1.What can we get from good stresses?

A. Energy.    B. Support.    C. Choice.    D. Direction.

2.Mark is under great pressure these days. How often should he do physical activities according to the material?

A. Four times a month.    B. Three times a week.

C. Three hours a day.    D. Every three days.

3.We can _______ to deal with stress.

A. have more food and fruits    B. go to bed early

C. sleep and eat less    D. get help from others

4.Which of the following is True according to the passage?

A. Stresses have a bad influence on our daily life.

B. Stress is our enemy, though it doesn’t have to be.

C. If we can control our thought, we can control stress.

D. People who are dealing with stresses can still get along with others.

Answer

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.C

【解析】短文主要介绍了什么是压力，压力的类型和如何缓解压力。战胜压力最好的方式就是保持平衡的生活习惯，按时休息，均衡饮食，坚持锻炼等。

1.细节理解题。根据短文中的句子“Some of the stresses are good and can actually be helpful — they give you the energy you need to start your day.”可知，好的压力能赐给你能量，让你去面对一天的工作，答案为A。

2.细节理解题。根据短文中的句子“Choose exercises you like, three to four times a week.”可知，缓解压力可以每周锻炼3-4次，答案为B。

3.细节理解题。根据短文中的句子“Use social support” 我们可以从别人那里得到帮助来战胜压力。答案为D。

4.细节判断题。根据短文中的句子“Realize that you can’t avoid stress, but you can learn how to deal with it.” 意识到既然无法避免压力，就要学会如何应对压力。故C答案正确，如果我们能控制我们的思想，我们就能控制压力。