Question

You may wonder whether stress (焦慮) is a serious matter. The answer is “Yes”. You should realize that stress is a risk to your health. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you need to begin to guard against stress from a young age.

Here are some ways to deal with stress and bring balance (平衡) to your life:

● Be positive

One way to cancel out (消除) stress is through positive thinking. You should always look on the bright side of life, and imagine that you will have a happy and successful future.

● Learn to relax

Force yourself to take a break from your studies and worries about exams. You can do this by taking a walk, reading a book, going to a concert or seeing a film, or just sitting in a private place and being silent for a moment.

● Take up a hobby

Learn to paint, take up skating, or start playing a musical instrument. When you are busy with a hobby, you leave all your worries behind.

● Take care of your body

Stress is your body s enemy. Taking exercise, eating healthily and getting enough sleep are all the things that can help you.

● Laugh

Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress. Seeing a funny film or telling jokes with friends will often cheer you up when you are low.

1.The underlined word “positive” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.

A. 悲傷的 B. 消極的 C. 樂觀的 D. 勤奮的

2.Which of the following relaxing ways is not mentioned in the passage?

A. Playing computer games. B. Taking a walk.

C. Seeing a film. D. Reading a book.

3.The writer thinks that ________ is harmful to your health.

A. laughter B. telling jokes

C. taking up skating D. stress

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Take care of your body. B. How to lead a balanced life.

C. Take up a hobby. D. Laughter is the best medicine.

Answer 1