Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有项为多余选项。

Lots of people stress out about talking in front of the class or getting laughed at if they make a mistake in front of an audience. 【1】 The “stress hormones"that your body produces at times like these can actually help you focus.

But when worry and stress about performing get to be too much, these hormones give people that “red alert（紧急状态）”feeling-the one that causes you to feel cold or sweaty, or get butterflies in your stomach. 【2】Be prepared. 【3】 Rehearse（排练）as much as you can and practice in front of others at every opportunity. Most of all, think positively. Tell yourself “I'll be OK" or “ I can do this" even if you are not 100% sure of it Look after yourself. Before big performances it's easy to let taking care of yourself slip as you spend too much time on rehearsals and practice. 【4】 Exercise can also help you feel good, and along with sleep and nutrition, is an excellent way of keeping those stress hormones from getting out of control.

Find out what the experts do. You can find books, DVDs, and online information about how to give your best when you perform, depending on what type of performance you're preparing for. 【5】 Or ask the cast of your school play or your drama or music teacher how they beat stage fright. And if your parents or grandparents ever performed, they may have their own secrets to share.

A. Confidence helps beat stress hormones.

B. The following tips an help you avoid that feeling.

C. You're less likely to freeze up if you're well prepared.

D. You can do this whether you're performing alone or as part of a group.

E. Check out stories about Olympic gymnasts or your favorite star to get their tips.

F. Feeling nervous before a performance is part of your body's way of helping you do your best.

G. You'll look and feel your best if you get enough sleep and eat healthy meals before your performance.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】F

【2】B

【3】C

【4】G

【5】E

【解析】

试题分析：本文书说明文阅读，主要介绍了过度紧张会给我们带来负面影响，同时在文章里介绍了一些避免过度紧张的方法。

【1】F考查上下文逻辑推理及语境理解。根据后文The “stress hormones" that your body produces at times like these can actually help you focus.可知，像你身体及时产生的这些“应激激素”实际上可以帮助你集中精神。其中的help和选项F中的helping相一致。故选F。

【2】B考查上下文逻辑推理及语境理解。根据前文But when worry and stress about performing get to be too much, these hormones give people that “red alert（紧急状态）”feeling-the one that causes you to feel cold or sweaty, or get butterflies in your stomach.可知过度紧张会带来负面影响，根据后文中每一段开头都说到了避免过度紧张的方法可知，连接这两部份内容的应该是避免过度紧张的tips。故选B

【3】C考查上下文逻辑推理及语境理解。根据前文的Be prepared 可知下一句应该解析Be prepared的原因。其中的prepared与C选项中的prepared一致。故选C。

【4】G考查上下文逻辑推理及语境理解。根据后文Exercise can also help you feel good, and along with sleep and nutrition, is an excellent way of keeping those stress hormones from getting out of control.可知运动跟睡眠和营养一样可以让你感觉良好。那么上一句就应该说到睡眠和饮食。故选G。

【5】E考查上下文逻辑推理及语境理解。根据后文中Or ask the cast of your school play or your drama or music teacher how they beat stage fright. And if your parents or grandparents ever performed, they may have their own secrets to share.可知向周围的人借鉴经验可以调整心态。那么前一句也是关于借鉴经验的。故选E。