Stress may be defined (限定) as the response (反应) of the body to any demand. Whenever people experience something pleasant or unpleasant, we say they are under stress. We call the pleasant kind “eustress”, the unpleasant kind “distress”.
People sometimes compare our lives with that of the caveman (穴居人), who didn’t have to worry about the stock market or the atomic bomb (原子弹). They forget that the caveman worried about being eaten by a bear or about dying of hunger — things that few people worry about today. It is not that people suffer more stress today; it is just that they think they do.
It is inconceivable (不可思议) that anyone should have no stress at all. Most people who are ambitious (有野心的) and want to accomplish something live on stress. They need it. But excessive (极度的) stress is by all means harmful. Worse, chronic(长期的) exposure to stress over a long time may cause more serious diseases and may actually shorten your life.
The most frequent causes of distress in man are psychological — lack of adaptability (适应能力), not having a code (规范，准则) of behaviour. So the secret of dealing with stress is not to avoid it but to do what you like to do and what you are made to do, at your own rate. For most people, it is really a matter of leaning how to behave (表现，举止) in various situations. The most important thing is to have a code of life, to know how to live.
【小题1】The modern man is suffering ________.| A．more stress than the caveman | B．less stress than the caveman |
| C．different stress from the caveman | D．the same stress as the caveman |
| A．Being lack of adaptability and code of life. | B．Triumph (成功，胜利) in a contest. |
| C．A man who has just lost his job. | D．Learning how to do something. |
| A．always harmful to you | B．an example of human experience |
| C．a disease in your life | D．a normal state for everyone |
| A．how to form a code of life | B．that life means stress. |
| C．how we are supposed to treat stress | D．how to prevent stress in advance |
Whether you’re traveling to the next town over or to the other side of the word, careful planning goes a long way toward ensuring your trip is a success. The right preparation helps you avoid potential disasters, such as having your credit card declined or running out of clean clothes to wear.
Make your reservations for fights and accommodations.
Set a travel budget.
Before you do anything, you need to know how much money you will have for this trip.
If you’re going abroad, you may be required to get a visa. Besides, check the website of your intended country’s consulate or embassy to see what is required for you to enter the country. Visas may take weeks or even months to finalize, so check early in the planning process.
Pack appropriate clothing for your destination and trip.
Check the weather at your destination 2-3 days before you depart. This will let you know what type of clothes you need to bring.
| A．In addition, consider the nature of your trip |
| B．Obtain a visa for international destinations if necessary |
| C．Once you’re sure of where you want to go and when you want to go |
| D．All trips are meant for adventure, relaxation, and enjoyment |
| E．Travel agents simply must charge booking fees, or they cannot stay in business |
| F．Here are some tips on how to plan your travel well to ensure a great travel experience |
| G．It’s easy to overspend when you’re traveling if you don’t plan ahead |
Unlike a tourist, a traveler is someone who wants to experience another culture and avoid “tourist traps” and other less authentic experience.
Ask locals for advice. You don’t have to stop someone random on the street to get advice from a local.
Try free activities like riding bicycles and hiking. These types of activities are often overlooked during vacations because of the need to do everything “important” in any given city. However, biking around a city gives you a great view of the architecture and a sense for the city’s life and vibrancy.
Travel alone. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone by traveling alone and relying only on yourself and the friends you make during your trip. Sometimes, you’ll be making temporary friends, otherwise, they might be friends you stay in contact via social media or messaging.
| A．Research your travel destination and pack appropriately. |
| B．Similarly, hiking in forests and parks can be a beautiful and relaxing way to connect with the culture. |
| C．Study your travel destination before leaving |
| D．Ask your taxi drivers, bartenders, and hotel receptionists where they recommend. |
| E．Ask locals where they’re going, if they have any advice for things to do in the region, and about their experience in the area. |
| F．But sometimes, travelling alone and meeting someone else in a foreign place leads to a friendship that can last a lifetime. |
| G．To embrace the traveler in you, focus on the culture of the country or city you’re visiting and connect with locals for advice and new friendships. |
Critical thinking is the process of analyzing information to get the best answer to a question or problem. By drawing upon your own experience, reasoning, observation and communication with others, you can make informed decisions that bring positive solutions. Here are several ways to improve critical thinking skills in the workplace to become a stronger employee.
Become more self-aware. Becoming more self-aware means considering your thought process, values, morals, and other beliefs. What do you believe in? How do your thoughts reflect these values?
Being a critical thinker means you recognize your own prejudices and how they influence solutions and decisions. Take time to analyze your mental process before making a work decision.
Develop foresight. Consider how others might feel about a situation or decision you make.
Practice active listening. Active listening is a foundational element of effective critical thinking. Listen carefully and attentively while coworkers and supervisors are talking.
| A．Evaluate existing evidence. |
| B．Understand your mental process. |
| C．This can help you act more objectively. |
| D．Think objectively about your likes and dislikes. |
| E．Be considerate and focus on understanding their perspective(s). |
| F．Determine the possible outcomes of a situation and what might change. |
| G．Follow up by asking yourself if something is a fact, an opinion or an idea. |
组卷网是一个信息分享及获取的平台，不能确保所有知识产权权属清晰，如您发现相关试题侵犯您的合法权益，请联系组卷网
