1 . Math anxiety is far from uncommon, but too often, those who fear the subject simply avoid it. Research from the University of Chicago offers evidence for the link between math anxiety and avoidance.
Studying nearly 500 adults through a computer program called the Choose-And-Solve Task (CAST), the researchers gave participants (参加者) a choice between math and word problems labeled “easy” and “hard”. The easy problems were always worth two cents, while the hard problems were worth up to six cents. They also informed participants the computer task would change the questions in the process of testing based on their abilities, enabling them to handle about 70% of the hard problems.
Although participants attempted hard word problems when promised higher monetary prizes, they rarely chose to do the same for math problems. “We found we couldn’t even pay math-anxious individuals to do difficult math problems,” researcher Rozek says.
The findings also contradict a widely held belief that feeling anxious about math and avoiding math-related problems is rooted in being bad at math. “If you take two students good at math, the math-anxious one will do worse at math than the one that isn’t anxious.”
Such a mentality does more than stopping people from taking calculus courses or pursuing a career in STEM. It can affect everyday interactions with math-like leaving a tip in a restaurant. But all is not lost. “Reframing their anxiety from negative to positive could help math-anxious people re-engage. Giving those anxious about sitting exams guidance may lead them to perform better. Telling them if you’re anxious, this is your body getting you ready to perform and focus,” Rozek says. “Another path may be to create early positive experiences around math. For example, telling stories featuring math and tackling problems around the story may be helpful.” he adds.
1. What does the University of Chicago offer evidence for?| A．The advantages of math anxiety. |
| B．The link between math anxiety and avoidance. |
| C．The importance of math. |
| D．The link between anxiety and study. |
| A．How the study was organized. | B．Why people chose easy problems. |
| C．Who participated in the study. | D．What the result was. |
| A．Math anxiety is the cause of math avoidance. |
| B．Math anxiety causes people to be bored of math. |
| C．Math anxiety is a complex phenomenon in life. |
| D．Math anxiety results from poor math performance. |
| A．Reframing math anxiety from negative to positive is impossible. |
| B．People with math anxiety should pay attention to math less. |
| C．People can deal with math anxiety through proper ways. |
| D．People with math anxiety won’t perform better. |
2 . Procrastination is the act of putting off tasks until the last minute, or past their deadline.
For many students, getting a task that is due in two months is a great thing. They have two months to slowly work on the task, making necessary improvements all along the way.
What is at the root of all of this procrastination? Some might say that it is laziness, but it is really just a problem with mindset (心态).
It is difficult to stop this terrible habit.
| A．That is how it is supposed to be done. |
| B．For many people, it has become a habit. |
| C．It takes a long time to truly change your ways. |
| D．Procrastination is a problem that usually affects students. |
| E．Procrastination can be found in the working world as well. |
| F．If it does, you probably have a problem with procrastination. |
| G．Many people don’t even consider hypnosis as a treatment option. |
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Laughter is the greatest medicine. It helps those which cannot work out become fit. First of all, laughing out loud help improve your general fitness. This is because laughter strengthens the heart and the lung. Second, this is a good laugh that can relax your muscles. As you laugh, the muscles participating in the laugh become actively. After you laugh, these muscles start to relax. Also, laughter makes us to feel a sense of happiness. Experts say that the positive feelings produce by laughter not only make us happy but also help you to reduce pain. The next time you feel upset or disappointing, do not worry. Enjoying funny movie or reading some joke will drive away your negative feelings and make you feel much better.
4 . There are so many ways to explore in regard to finding new happiness. Below you’ll find some tips to help you find your idea of happiness.
Find a new hobby. When it comes to hobbies, the possibilities are endless. You can be as adventurous, creative, or outgoing as you want. You can try out a new hobby alone or with friends. Hobbies can help reduce stress and put our focus on what is fun and different.
Put yourself first. A lot of people forget to take care of themselves because of a busy work schedule, marriage, kids and family. But remember when you put yourself first, your happiness will shine through for sure.
Exercise. Not everyone is a fan of exercise, but it does have so many benefits.
Eat a balanced diet. There is a relationship between food and mood.
| A．Choose your social circles wisely. |
| B．Know that people are always there for you. |
| C．You are doing your body a service by working out. |
| D．Happiness is based on how much you can do for others. |
| E．The key is to find something that will do just that for you. |
| F．What you put in your body determines how your body responds. |
| G．Taking time out for yourself daily improves your emotion and performance. |
