19.Stressful situations are sometimes unavoidable.Each of us perceives (理解) challenges in our own way and reaction to them also varies.How stressful our life is depends not only on us.(36)EAnd this is something we cannot change.
What if we do not try to change others,but rather try and change our attitude to stress and tension that we often experience at work?
Stretching and doing a short workout
Stretching releases muscle tension that accumulates in your back,shoulders,and neck during the day.Even when your day is extremely busy,do your best and set aside at least 5-10 minutes to do some exercise.There are plenty of exercises you can practise that do not require any special equipment:yoga,or simple squats (蹲起)-you can pick any kind of workout to your liking.(37)CWorking out is beneficial for both your body and mind.
Drink a cup of herbal tea
(38)DSome of them,such as chamomile (甘菊) and peppermint (薄荷),are a powerful tool helping to fight stress and anxiety.NASA scientists have recently carried out research into the effect of herbs and found out that peppermint scent decreases tiredness by 20% and reduces frustration by 25%,Make a smarter choice and,while at work,drink herbal tea instead of coffee.
Take a stroll (漫步)
Once you find yourself in a different surroundings you will feel much better.(39)F Order your favorite drink and distract yourself by watching people go by.If your office is located in an environmentally clean place,for example,near a city park.You can then refresh yourself and relax a bit before you dive back into your working routine.
(40)B
Call someone who you know can understand and support you when you feel stressed.A study shows that communication with close people,such as your friends or parents,produces oxytocin in your body-the hormone that is needed to successfully fight tension and stress.
A.Drinking herbal tea can effectively relieve tension.
B.Have a chat
C.Physical activity will boost your energy level and help you calm down.
D.Herbs work miracles.
E.Other people influence it as well.
F.If your office is situated in a busy city center,then you can spend your lunch break in a sidewalk café.
G.Find help.
分析 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改变我们在工作中经常遇到的压力和紧张的态度的一些方法.
解答 36.E.推理判断题.根据前文Each of us perceives (理解) challenges in our own way and reaction to them also varies.How stressful our life is depends not only on us可知影响压力的不只有自己,其他人也影响它;故选E.
37.C.推理判断题.根据前文There are plenty of exercises you can practise that do not require any special equipment:yoga,or simple squats (蹲起)-you can pick any kind of workout to your liking可知体育锻炼能提高你的能量水平,帮助你平静下来;故选C.
38.D.推理判断题.根据后文Some of them,such as chamomile (甘菊) and peppermint (薄荷),are a powerful tool helping to fight stress and anxiety可知草药对缓解压力有巨大作用,会创造奇迹;故选D.
39.F.推理判断题.根据后文Order your favorite drink and distract yourself by watching people go by.If your office is located in an environmentally clean place,for example,near a city park可知如果你的办公室位于繁忙的市中心,那么你可以在一家路边咖啡馆度过你的午休时间;故选F.
40.B.推理判断题.根据后文A study shows that communication with close people,such as your friends or parents,produces oxytocin in your body-the hormone that is needed to successfully fight tension and stress可知聊天可以缓解压力;故选B.
点评 七选五阅读是完成性阅读,和完形填空很类似,不同的是一个选词,一个选句子.解题时,要注意上下文语境,充分考虑信息词(选项中和空格前后句子中相同或相近的词),选出最符合语境的句子