陕西2014年成人学位英语阅读理解过关练习65题
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How to beat a bad mood
Having one of those days—or weeks –when everything seems to annoy you ?Even if you do nothing about it ,your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort , you can forget it much faster-often within a day or two.
Walk it off
Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster .A person who’s in a bad mood had low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten-minute walk , or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing that bad mood.
Tune it out
Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tensions go away quickly ,because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had.
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. For example . “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 distress is to make a to—do list .One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options（选择权）.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 the 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 . The better choice ?Research shows that carbohydrates ,such as potatoes and pasta , produce a calming effects in people who have a desire for them.
17．It might help rid us of a bad mood to .
A．do nothing about it
B．take a long walk on the beach
C．do some exercise with light music
D．talk it to neighbors
18．Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?
A．It helps beat a bad mood.
B．It is not complicated to do so.
C．It is an area to be easily controlled.
D．It brings us a new technique.
19．TV may not improve your mood because_________ .
A．it sometimes shows what happens around you
B．it keeps you stay unmoved
C．it reminds you of eating and drinking
D．it produces a calming effect
20．This passage most probably appears in_________ .
A．a book on physical exercise
B．a doctor’s handbook
C．a notice
D．a magazine
参考答案:CABD
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