In today's fast paced, high stress world people are working longer hours than ev

       Intoday's fast paced, high stress world people are working longer hours thanever, and often exhaust themselves at day's end in front of the television torelax enough to begin again in the morning．However, television watching, for most people,does not really lower stress．Studies show that TVviewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially inwomen, may lead to the blues．Most individuals areunaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since itincreases energy levels．

       Wiseuse of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mentalencouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mindactive．Learningnew things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is afavorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art．Also,look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests．Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading．

       It isreported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few astwo good friends．Long work hours and car commute act to separate people fromeach other．This separation is deadly．Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends．Often this can be best done by combining activities, such as byjoining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship．Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet otherswith similar interests．Hobbies are great for reducingstress and provide another opportunity for social interaction．

       Usingyour free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more,such as going to concerts and spending time with family．Overall, the key is tospend less free time being passive．The best ways to usefree time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors,and interact with other people on a regular basis．

1.What can we learn from the passage?

       A．Watching television maycause women to feel depressed．

       B．Finding interests andhobbies in common means taking a class．

       C．Going to concerts is thebest way to make you mentally active．

       D．Getting an advanced degreein education always lights up your life．

2.What does the underlined word"commute" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

       A．The arrangement to workevery day．   B．Thejourney to work every day．

       C．The communication betweenpeople．   D．Theseparation between people．

3.Which would be the best title for thepassage?

       A．Live a Happy and HealthyLife             B．Relax Yourself in Various Ways

       C．Spend Your Free TimeWisely             D．Interact With Others Outdoors

试题答案

【答案】

1.A

2.B 

3.C