Question

【题目】Sometimes we can get so caught up in the stress and it often appears hard for us to get rid of it.【1】.

Think of a place that makes you peaceful

The place you choose should put you into a complete state of peace. 【2】. Some ever sit on the beach watching the waves come in; some lie in bed late at night listening to good music; some lie on their back on a cool day watching clouds float by…

【3】.

Set aside at least five minutes for quiet “cleaning” time. If necessary, set an alarm or ask a friend to tap you on the shoulder at a designated time.

Cover your eyes and go to your “place”

If you are at school preparing for a test before class, you may simply rest your elbows(肘)on the desk and put your hands over your eyes. However, for some people , it may not be a good idea.【4】 . For example, if you are thinking of a Christmas tree, imagine the smell of the tree and the look of the layered shadows on the walls.

Refresh your brain and body.

Remember, this is not nap time.【5】After five or ten minutes of clearing time, take a brisk(快的)walk or take a drink of water to re-energize your mind and body. Stay relaxed and resist the urge to think about the things that are stressing you out.

A. Set aside some time for relaxation

B. The key point here is to refresh your brain

C. If so, try the following relaxation techniques

D. This place will be different for different people

E. Make your brain get ready for the upcoming changes

F. Don’t let your brain be trapped in a stressful state again.

G. You should use all senses to make the experience as real as possible

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】D

【3】A

【4】G

【5】B

【解析】本文介绍了缓解压力的几个小技巧。

【1】C

考查上文和句意理解。根据上文：有时我们会陷入压力并且它经常出现让我们很难摆脱它。可知下文在第一段段尾是引出下文：如果这样，试试下面的放松技巧。故选C.

【2】D

考查上文和句意理解。根据上文：你所选择的这个地方必须是一个让你感到平静的地方。可知下文：这个地方对不同的人是不同的。This place（这个地方）就是指上文提到的让你感到平静的地方。故选D.

【3】A

考查上文和句意理解。根据下文：留出至少五分钟的安静时间“清洗”，即放松，是对上文的解释。可知上文：留出一些时间放松。故选A.

【4】G

考查上文和句意理解。根据上文：例如，如果你正在考虑一个圣诞树，想象树的气味，墙壁上的阴影看起来分层，是对上文的解释。可知上文：你应该用所有的感官来使体验尽可能地真实。故选G.

【5】B

考查上文和句意理解。根据本段的主题句：Refresh your brain and body.（恢复你的身心。）可知：这里的关键点是恢复你的“心”。故选B.