Question

Autumn blues? Let the sunshine in falling leaves, flowers, and cold winds. For many people late autumn can be a season of depression.

Those who suffer from “the autumn blue” are often extremely tired, lack energy, need more sleep, feel increased appetite and gain weight. “The exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder（SAD）, is not known yet,” says Chen Jue, associate professor at Shanghai Mental Health Center. “But recent studies show that weather change is influential and strongly suggest that this condition is caused by changes in the availability（得到）of sunlight.”

One theory is that with decreased exposure(曝露） to sunlight, the biological clock that regulates mood, sleep, and hormones is delayed, running more slowly in winter. Exposure to light may reset the biological clock. Another theory is that brain chemicals that transmit（传送） information between nerves, called neurotransmitters （for example, serotonin）, may be altered in individuals with SAD. It is believed that exposure to light can correct these imbalances. “It is a sad season, but you can try to make it happy. Remember, spring always lives in your heart ,” Chen says. “Going outdoors to get some sunlight may reduce the tension that brings you the low spirits. Relax at work. Stretch, breathe deeply. Take a tea break. Think of your next vacation. Color treatment also works in handling low mood. Music also plays a role in treating autumn blues.”

1.Autumn blues is also called autumn _______.

A. sunshine B. depression

C. blue music D. cold winds

2.From the 3rd paragraph we know that there ________ that can help to deal with autumn blues.

A. is no biological clock B. is a real example

C. are some ways D. is no possibility

3.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. Autumn blues can be feelings of happiness.

B. People feel tired in autumn

C. The real cause for autumn blues is still unknown.

D. Weather doesn’t change people.

4.Which of the following CAN’T you do in order to deal with autumn blues?

A. Reset the biological clock regulating mood, sleep and hormones.

B. Eat more food very low in calories and sugar.

C. Keep the balance of nerves that transmit information.

D. Take outdoor activities or sports.

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.C

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：这是一篇关于季节影响人的情感的文章。主要讲的是晚秋时节，人们通常会感到情绪低落，易困等症状，这主要是因为人们缺少阳光的照射。所以专家建议人们在这一时节多出去晒晒太阳，多做运动，使自己积极乐观起来。

1. who suffer from “the autumn blue” are often extremely tired……often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder（SAD）”可知，“the autumn blue”表现的症状为极度疲劳，易困，情绪消极等，导致这些症状的原因经常被称为seasonal depression。故选B。

2. autumn blue”的方法，如“Going outdoors；Relax at work. Stretch, breathe deeply；Think of your next vacation.；Color treatment also works in handling low mood. Music also plays a role in treating autumn blues.”：去户外走走，在工作中适当的休息，做伸展运动，深呼吸；考虑给自己一次旅行；颜色治疗法也对情绪低落有效果，音乐在治疗autumn blue上也有很大作用。故选C。

3. exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder（SAD）, is not known yet。”可知，导致这个症状的原因至今还不知道。故选C。

4. biological clock that regulates mood, sleep, and hormones is delayed;Another theory is that brain chemicals that transmit（传送） information between nerves;Going outdoors to get some sunlight may reduce the tension that brings you the low spirits.”可知，调节情绪，睡眠和荷尔蒙的生物钟被延迟：另一种理论是大脑神经之间信息的传递产生的化学反应；到户外获得更多的阳光或许可以减少给你带来低情绪的紧张。只有选项B没有在文中出现。故选B。

考点：考查生活健康类阅读。