1 . For people suffering from depression, there’s an all-natural treatment they should use — getting more exercise. It could help fight depression, even if people have a genetic risk, new research shows.
For the study, researchers collected information from nearly 8,000 people and found those with related genes were more likely to have depression over the next two years after examining them. But that was less likely for people who were more active at the study’s start, even if they had a family history of depression. Higher levels of physical activity helped protect even those with the highest genetic risk of depression.
Both high-intensity (高强度) exercise and low-intensity activities were associated with a reduced risk of depression. Adding four hours of exercise a week could lower the risk of a new episode (一段经历) of depression by 17%, according to the study. “Our findings strongly suggest that, when it comes to depression, being physically active has the potential to remove the added risk of future episodes in individuals who are genetically risky,” said lead author Karmel Choi. “On average, about 35 additional minutes of physical activity each day may help people to reduce their risk and protect against future depression episodes.”
Depression is a common mental illness globally, with more than 264 million people affected. “Depression is so ubiquitous, and that underlines the need for effective approaches that can impact as many people as possible,” Choi said. And mental health and primary care providers can use the findings to advise patients that there’s something meaningful they can do to lower their risk of depression.
1. How did the researchers reach their conclusion?A.By analyzing a mass of data. |
B.By conducting genetic research. |
C.By comparing various levels of activity. |
D.By tracking the subjects for many years. |
A.Physical activity betters medical treatment. |
B.Exercise is able to decrease and prevent it. |
C.Different levels of exercise intensity matter the same. |
D.Exercising 35 minutes daily is the most effective treatment. |
A.Harmful. | B.Complex. |
C.Unusual. | D.Common. |
A.To discuss a disease. |
B.To introduce a method. |
C.To analyze a genetic risk. |
D.To explain a phenomenon. |
2 . We can shop alone, go to the gym, and-obviously-do all the daily activities like going to work alone.
People shared their lonely feelings on the Internet and listed the top 10 international lonely situations, such as having hotpot alone or undergoing an operation alone.
But actually, it depends on you.
In addition, when you start to enjoy being alone, you’ll come to find that you also enjoy your relationships with other people even more.
No matter how you feel about being alone, keeping yourself comfortable and happy is the most important thing in the world.
A.Some people don’t mind being alone. |
B.“Being alone” doesn’t mean you’re unwanted. |
C.Being alone gives you the perfect opportunity for self-reflection. |
D.However, maybe it is improper for people to do something special alone. |
E.It really sounds terrible because many people consider “being alone” bad. |
F.And that’s because the time spent alone gives you a greater appreciation for yourself. |
G.But for some reason, there are particular things people just find too strange to do alone. |
3 . Anger is good for you, as long as you control it, according to new psychology research. A new study from Carnegie Mellon University shows anger may help people reduce the negative effects of stress and help you become healthier.
“Here getting emotional is not bad for you if you look at the case of anger,” said Jennifer Lerner of Carnegie Mellon. “The more people show anger, the lower their stress responses.”
Lerner studied 92 UCLA students by asking them to count back from 6,200. They must say out loud every thirteenth number. Researchers disturbed them by asking them to count faster or ask them other questions. If they made any mistakes, they had to restart from the very beginning. Many students felt upset about making so many mistakes or got angry.
Lerner used a hidden video camera and recorded all their facial expressions during the test. The researchers describe their reactions as fear, anger.
Other researchers recorded the students’ blood pressure, pulse and production of a high-stress hormone (荷尔蒙) called cortisol. People whose faces showed more fear during the experiment had higher blood pressure and higher levels of the hormone. Both can have lasting effects such as diabetes (糖尿病), heart disease, depression and extra weight gain.
When people feel fear, negative effects increase, but when they get angry, those negatives go down, according to the study.
“Having that sense of anger leads people to actually feel some power in what otherwise is a maddening (令人发狂的) situation,” Lerner said.
Lerner previously studied Americans’ emotional response to the 9·11 terrorist attacks (9·11 恐怖袭击) two months after the incident. She found people who reacted with anger were more optimistic. These people are healthier compared with those who were frightened during the event. So in maddening situations, anger is not a bad thing to have. It’s a healthier response than fear.
1. In what ways can anger be good to people?A.By showing their optimistic side. | B.By reducing their stress. |
C.By reducing high blood pressure. | D.By taking the place of fear. |
A.recording their performance secretly |
B.asking them to count to 6,200 again and again |
C.disturbing them and making them start all over again |
D.criticizing them when they made mistakes |
A.Fear and anger. | B.Blood pressure and pulse. |
C.Blood pressure and cortisol. | D.Higher blood pressure and higher levels of the hormone. |
A.The findings of new psychology research. | B.What you can do with anger in certain cases. |
C.Different effects produced by anger and fear. | D.Healthier responses in maddening situations. |
4 . Are you a person with a glass half-full attitude or a glass half-empty attitude? Your attitude is very important as it influences all our actions and our actions lead us to our dreams and goals. A positive mindset can increase your confidence and help you improve your moods. And studies have shown that a positive thinker enjoys a better physical and mental health.
Things will not always be as you expected. No matter how challenging it gets, always try and put your focus on the positive side of a given situation. With a little effort, you will be able to find a different perspective even if it’s not very obvious.
Spend Time With Positive People.
Be mindful of whom you are spending time with because positivity and negativity are both very contagious.
Turn Failures Into Lessons.
You are not perfect. At some point or the other, you are going to make mistakes and experience failure.
You won’t be able to change your approach in overnight, but try focus one thing at a time.
A.Don’t reject your negative side. |
B.Concentrate On The Good Things. |
C.Let these be learning experiences. |
D.You will eventually be able to develop a positive mindset. |
E.Positive people will lift you and help you see the bright side. |
F.One day your negative thoughts will give way to your positivity. |
G.So here are some ways to turn you into a positive version of yourself. |
5 . Failure is human beings’ biggest fear, yet it is faced by every human being. Sometimes, people’s fear of it is their biggest barrier to success. Therefore, you need to learn how to deal with failure.
Never give up. Before starting anything that you think will give you success, promise yourself that you will never give up.
Never think that you’ve got only one plan. The worst thing you can do after failing in some project is thinking that it was the only plan you could ever think of.
Keep a positive attitude. This is the most important thing that you need to live a happy life. Always think positive.
A.Keep on trying. |
B.Never let yourself down. |
C.There is always another way. |
D.Learn from your mistakes. |
E.Just as the saying goes, failure is the mother of success. |
F.Here are some tips which can help you get on the positive side of life. |
G.This promise helps make your mind ready for both failure and success. |
6 . Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. This attitude doesn’t just stress the importance of optimism, it minimizes and denies (否定) any negative emotions. We all know that having a positive attitude is good for your mental well-being.
Toxic positivity can take a wide variety of forms. For example, when something bad happens, such as losing your job, people tell you to “just stay positive” or “look on the bright side.”
If you’ve been affected by toxic positivity, there are things that you can do to avoid it.
Be realistic about what you should feel. When you are facing a stressful situation, it’s normal to feel stressed, worried, or even fearful. Don’t expect too much from yourself. Focus on self-care and taking steps to improve your situation.
It’s okay to feel more than one thing. If you are facing a challenge, it’s possible to feel nervous about the future and also hopeful that you will succeed.
Focus on listening to others and showing support. When someone expresses a difficult emotion, don’t shut them down with toxic words.
A.But the problem is that life isn’t always positive. |
B.Such comments are often meant to be comforting. |
C.Your emotions are as complex as the situation itself. |
D.Manage your negative emotions, but don’t deny them. |
E.Pay attention to how you feel after receiving such comments. |
F.Instead, let them know such feelings are normal and that you are there to listen. |
G.If you are feeling negative emotions, it’s your own fault for not “choosing to be happy. |
A.Satisfied. | B.Nervous. | C.Disappointed. |
8 . Anger is a basic human emotion that is experienced by all people. Usually triggered (触发) by an emotional hurt, anger is usually experienced as an unpleasant feeling that occurs when we think we have been injured, mistreated, opposed in our long-held views.
The experience of anger varies widely: how often anger occurs and how long it lasts are different for each person. People also vary in how easily they get angry, as well as how comfortable they are with feeling angry.
Out of control, anger distances friends, co-workers and family members. It also has a clear relationship with health problems and an early death.
A.Blood pressure rises. |
B.Anger can be a positive emotion. |
C.Anger can be beneficial or harmful. |
D.Some people are always getting angry while others seldom feel angry. |
E.These are but two of many reasons why learning to properly manage anger is a good idea. |
F.Another way to reduce your anger and deal with it is to breathe slowly and deeply. |
G.It also occurs when we are faced with problems that keep us from achieving personal goals. |
A.Satisfied. | B.Nervous. | C.Disappointed. |