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Unit 3 健康/ 积极的生活方式/ 态度

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根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 选项中有两项为多余

选项。

While no one can avoid all stress, you can work to handle it in healthy ways that increase your

potential to recover.

Eat and drink to improve your health. Some people try to reduce stress by drinking alcohol or

eating too much. 1 But actually these may add to stress in the long run. Caffeine also can worsen

the effects of stress. Consuming a healthy, balanced diet can help to prevent stress.

Exercise regularly. 2 Consider non-competitive aerobic(有氧的) exercise, strengthening with

weights, or movement activities like yoga or Tai Chi, and set reasonable goals for yourself. Aerobic

exercise has been shown to release endorphins—natural substances that help you feel better and

maintain a positive attitude.

3 People who use nicotine often refer to it as a stress reliever. However, nicotine actually

places more stress on the body by increasing physical arousal and reducing blood flow and breathing.

Reduce triggers(诱因) of stress. If you are like most people, your life may be filled with too many

demands and too little time. 4 You can free up time by practicing time-management skills like

asking for help when it s appropriate, setting priorities, pacing yourself, and reserving time to take care

of yourself.

Study and practice relaxation techniques. Taking the time to relax every day helps to manage stress

and to protect the body from the effects of stress. You can choose from a variety of techniques. These

include deep breathing, imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation. There are

many online and smartphone apps that provide guidance on these techniques. 5
(安徽省部分省示范中学 2022—2023 学年高二上学期阶段性联考)

A. Examine your values and live by them.

B. Stop using tobacco and nicotine products.

C. These actions may seem to help in the moment.

D. You should try your best to meet the expectations of others.

E. For the most part, these demands are ones we have chosen.

F. Although some need purchase costs, many are available free of charge.

G. Besides physical health benefits, it has been shown to be a powerful stress reliever.

词义匹配 4. priority d. help and advice, especially on problems

1. potential a. allow a substance to flow out from somewhere connected with one s work

2. guidance b. sth. that you think is more important than 5. release e. a thing or person that removes or reduces

other things and should be dealt with first pain, feelings of worry or unhappiness, or a

3. reliever c. the possibility of sth. happening or being problem

developed or used

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