Question

In today’s fast paced，high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at day’s end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.

??? Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art. Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.[來(lái)源:學(xué)_科_網(wǎng)Z_X

??? It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this call be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.

Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.

1.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Watching television may cause women to feel depressed.

B. Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class.

C. Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active.

D. Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life.

2.What does the underlined word “commute” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A. The arrangement to work every day.

B. The journey to work every day.

C. The communication between people.

D. The separation between people.

3.Which would be the best title for the passage?

A. Live a Happy and Healthy Life.

B. Relax Yourself in Various Ways.

C. Spend Your Free Time Wisely.

D. Interact With Others Outdoors.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.A

2.B

3.C

【解析】

試題分析：在今天的快節(jié)奏、高壓力的世界人們工作時(shí)間更長(zhǎng)，而且經(jīng)常放松自己在一天結(jié)束的時(shí)候，在電視機(jī)前放松到早上重新開始。然而，對(duì)于大多數(shù)人來(lái)說(shuō),看電視其實(shí)并不降低壓力。研究表明，看電視超過(guò)一個(gè)小時(shí)左右實(shí)際上造成了壓力，尤其是女性。大多數(shù)人都不知道下班后做一些運(yùn)動(dòng)使他們更有活力，因?yàn)樗鼤?huì)增加能量水平。利用你的空閑時(shí)間幫助你的健康可能包括這些元素，比如去音樂(lè)會(huì)和花時(shí)間和家人在一起。總的來(lái)說(shuō)，關(guān)鍵是要花更少的被動(dòng)的時(shí)間。使用空閑時(shí)間的最好方法是精神上和肉體上活躍，花一些時(shí)間在戶外，并定期與他人互動(dòng)。

1.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。問(wèn)題：通過(guò)短文我們能了解到什么？結(jié)合原文：Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women.句意：研究表明，看電視超過(guò)一個(gè)小時(shí)左右實(shí)際上造成了壓力，尤其是女性。從中可知第一項(xiàng)符合。故選：A

2.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。問(wèn)題：第三段劃線詞的意思？原句：Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other.句意：工作時(shí)間長(zhǎng)和汽車通勤行為使人們相互分開。從另一個(gè)角度說(shuō)明人們?cè)诠ぷ髦袝r(shí)間長(zhǎng)而變得脫離了人群。故選：B

3.細(xì)節(jié)理解題。問(wèn)題：最好的題目是哪一個(gè)？分析全文描述人們現(xiàn)在生活節(jié)奏快，而失去了與朋友和家人交流的機(jī)會(huì)，建議大家利用好空閑時(shí)間。故選：C

考點(diǎn)：健康保健類閱讀。