1 . Recent research indicates that the ability to remain calm under pressure has a direct link with work performance. Talent Smart has conducted research on over a million people and found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress.
Research conducted at the University of California found that people who focused daily on feeling grateful for what they’d experienced improved moods, energy, and physical health.
Taking regular time off to relax can help keep stress under control. Technology enables constant communication and the expectation that you should be available all the time.
The easiest way to make stress off-and-off lies in something that people do every day: breathing. The practice of focusing on breathing teaches the brain to let go of stressful thoughts for a while. Close the door and just sit in a chair and breathe.
| A．We should learn to take control |
| B．Sleep shortage raises stress levels |
| C．In addition, positive thoughts help reduce stress |
| D．However, this exposes people to stress more frequently |
| E．The goal is to spend the entire time focusing only on breathing |
| F．In the following section four effective ways to manage stress will be outlined |
| G．A big step in managing stress involves controlling your reactions to situations |
1. What is the man looking for?
| A．A summary. | B．A report. | C．Mr Sato's office. |
| A．Work harder. | B．Relax himself. | C．Ask his secretary for help. |
| A．Workmates. | B．Neighbors. | C．Classmates. |
3 . “Don’t be a helicopter parent.” This message has been repeated frequently and others try to encourage parents to back off their kids and give them greater space and freedom to explore. But it doesn't actually tell parents how they should act. What kind of parenting style should be adopted in place of the overprotectiveness of helicoptering?
One possible answer is, “Be a lifeguard parent.” That means sitting apart from the action and keeping an eye on everything that’s going on, ready to jump in if needed. This was brought up by Dr. Mariana Brussoni, a developmental psychologist at the University of British Columbia and Richard Monette, editor-in-chief of Active for Life. They think life guarding should include three parts.
Open attention is the stage parents should be in most of the time, showing a caring interest in what kids are doing, but keeping their physical distance and remaining non — intrusive (不介入的). Focused attention is when a parent perceives (察觉) warning signs and becomes more alert. Maybe it’s time to check in with the child to see how they’re doing. It might be a good opportunity to help the child think through their actions, rather than directing them. Most of the time, play goes back to being safe and the parent can return to open attention. Active intervention is when a parent needs to step in to reduce immediate risk. A child might not realize they’re close to the edge of a busy road or deep water, so the parent has to ensure their safety.
Brussoni says most of a parent's time should be spent in open attention. Days could pass，without ever entering focused attention. Active intervention should be extremely rare. It’s crucial to avoid telling kids to be careful all the time. This sends a message that the child can’t do things without parental assistance.
No one said parenting was easy, but it can be less unbearable if you let go of some control, teach your kids to do things independently, and trust them to self — regulate. Everyone comes out happier in the end.
1. Why is helicopter parent mentioned in paragraph 1?| A．Warn parents not to overprotect kids. |
| B．Introduce another parenting approach. |
| C．Remind parents to give kids more freedom. |
| D．Make a comparison between two parenting styles. |
| A．Accompany kids as little as possible. |
| B．Tell kids to be aware whatever they are doing. |
| C．Direct kids when they are climbing a thin branch. |
| D．Urge kids to leave a heavy traffic road immediately. |
| A．Parenting has been the toughest job since ancient times. |
| B．Allowing parents to self-regulate may be of great benefit |
| C．Less control may lead to a harmonious parent-child relationship. |
| D．Child should be taught to things all by themselves to grow up. |
| A．Don’t Be a Helicopter Parent. | B．Teach Kids to Identify Risks. |
| C．How to Guarantee Kids’ Safety. | D．Strive to Be a Lifeguard Parent. |
