1 . Back pain can make it difficult for many people to function in everyday life.     1     If you suffer from back pain, read on for four everyday fixes.

Our bodies need adequate movement throughout the day to avoid the stiffness that contributes to aches and pains. If the weather is good, don't hunt for the nearest parking spot; don't take the elevator when you have the option of one or two flights of stairs. When you need to sit for long periods, set a timer to get up every hour and be active for just a few minutes.     2    

When we overuse our dominant side, we create muscle patterns of weakness and tension that increase pain, especially in our backs. Consider the actions you take repeatedly throughout the day that shift your weight to one side.     3     And use your opposite hand every so often for basic activities, such as opening doors.

Psychological stress is a noted risk factor for back pain, according to research. Most mental stress is caused by focusing on the past or future.     4     A few minutes a day of mindfulness can go a long way toward minimizing the impact of stress. Additionally, mindfulness practices like tai chi have all shown effectiveness in reducing back pain.

    5     That is, you can create a game plan of daily activities to practice for back health. If your back hurts at the end of the day, don't just decide it was a “bad” day. Ask yourself if you practiced the activities to help you avoid the stress and tension. Taking an active, daily-life approach to maintaining a healthy body is the key to keeping back pain at bay.

A．Switch sides when you carry things.

B．It affects how you move, feel and think.

C．You should learn more about the cause of your pain.

D．Approach the health of your back as a responsibility.

E．So actively being mindful of the present reduces stress.

F．You'd better take a quick break to check in with your breathing.

G．More minutes of movement add up to big health benefits over time.

2 . A nosebleed(鼻出血） can be frightening to get or see，but try to stay calm.Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are.Almost all nosebleeds can be treated at home.

If you get a nosebleed，sit down and lean slightly forward.Keeping your head above your heart will make your nose bleed less.Lean forwards so that the blood will flow out of your nose instead of down the back of your throat.If you lean back，you may swallow the blood.This can make you uncomfortable.

Use your thumb and index fingers to press together the soft part of your nose.Keep holding your nose until the bleeding stops.Don’t let go for at least 5 minutes.If it’s still bleeding after that，hold it again for 10 minutes straight.You can also place an ice pack across the toe of your nose.Once the bleeding stops，don’t do anything that may make it start again，such as bending over or blowing your nose.

The most common causes of nosebleeds are dryness(often caused by indoor heat in the winter)and nose picking.These two things work together—nose picking occurs more often when the liquid in the nose is dry.Other，less common causes include injuries，colds or cocaine use.Children may stick small objects up their nose.Old people may have infections or high blood pressure.The cause of nosebleeds is often unknown.

Most nosebleeds aren’t serious.They occur in the front part of the nose and stop in a few minutes.

A few nosebleeds start in large vessels(血管)in the back of the nose，which can be dangerous.They may occur after an injury.This type of nosebleed is more common in the elderly and is often due to high blood pressure，daily aspirin use or bleeding disorders.

1. According to the text，nosebleeds ________.

A．are not frightening to get or see

B．are usually not serious and can be cured with the right method at home

C．must be treated by doctors in the hospital

D．aren’t dangerous at all

2. Which of the following is NOT the right way to treat nosebleeds？

A．Cool your nose with ice or other cold things.

B．Press your nose slightly with your fingers.

C．Lean backwards to slow down the flow of flood.

D．Lean your head forwards，just above your chest.

3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4？

A．Nosebleeds are caused by some diseases.

B．Nosebleeds are caused by the dry weather.

C．Your nose may be infected.

D．The causes of nosebleed.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？

A．It may be more dangerous if the back part of your nose bleeds.

B．Nosebleeds can cause the disease related to blood pressure in older people.

C．Nosebleeds occur to kids because of infections.

D．Many nosebleeds are not as serious as they look.