18.The pace of modern life makes stress management a necessary skill for everyone.Learning to identify problems and settle them is the key to successful stress reduction.
First of all,identify your stress causes.(36)ESome causes of stress are easy to identify,such as job pressures,relationship problems or financial difficulties.But daily demands such as arranging child care also can contribute to your stress level.
(37)AIf you got married,started a new job and bought a new house in the same year,you could have a high stress level.
Once you've identified your stress causes,you can start thinking about ways to deal with them.(38)GFor example,if you have a difficult time falling asleep because you're stressed out,the solution may be as easy as turning off the TV when the evening news is too upsetting.
Other times,such as high demands at work or when a loved one is ill,you may only be able to change how you react to the situation.
Don't feel like you have to figure it out all on your own.(39)CYou may want to ask them what stress-relief techniques have worked well for them.And remember to keep a healthy lifestyle一eat a healthy diet,exercise regularly and get enough sleep.It will help you manage periods of high stress.
(40)BAnd stress management isn't an overnight cure.But with practice,you can learn to manage your stress level and increase your ability to deal with life's challenges.
A.Positive events also can be stressful.
B.Stress won't disappear from your life.
C.Seek help and support from family and friends.
D.Do you know anyone who isn't at times stressed out these days?
E.When or under what situations do you experience the most stress?
F.Many people benefit from daily practice of stress-reduction techniques.
G.Identifying what aspect of the situation you can control is a good starting point.
分析 压力是现代生活的一部分,学会掌控压力也是一种必要的技能.
解答 EAGCB
36.E 上下文语境.根据后句causes of stress are easy to identify,such as job pressures,relationship problems or financial difficulties分析了压力的原因,如:工作、关系、钱等,所以前句是分析压力的原因,故选E.
37.A 上下文语境.下句If you got married,started a new job and bought a new house in the same year,you could have a high stress level.提到的这些例子都是正面的,也会给我们带来压力,故选A.
38.G 上下文语境.前句Once you've identified your stress causes,you can start thinking about ways to deal with them一旦你识别压力来源,就开始考虑如何对付,所以这是一个好的开始点,故选G.
39.C 上下文语境.Don't feel like you have to figure it out all on your own这句话告诉我们别想必须靠自己,你可以找朋友家人帮忙,故选C.
40.B 上下文语境.最后一段And stress management isn't an overnight cure可知,生活中不会没有压力的,压力的管理也不是一夜就能学会的,只要坚持就能掌控压力,故选B.
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