E Having one of those days or weeks —— when everything seems to trouble you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster —— often within a day or two. Walk it off Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster（破坏者）. A person who’s in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast ten-minute walk, or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing that bad mood. Tune it out Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts associations with past positive experiences we’ve had. Give yourself a pep talk Stop and listen to what’s on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper; the pessimistic (悲观的) messages you’ve been giving yourself and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don’t have a job. ‘vs’ I have two interviews next week.”) Reduce your stress Relaxation techniques are wonderful mood-lifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing (想象), all of which sound complicated but aren’t. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to clear up worries is to make a to-do list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options (选择权). By taking control over certain areas, you realize you’re not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life. Avoid things that won't improve your mood TV may not help much. You need to increase your energy level and stimulate something in your mind —— that the TV show “Neighbours” won’t do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta, produce a calming effect on people who have a desire for them. 72. We learn from the passage that it might help rid us of a bad mood_______. A. to do nothing about it B. to take a slow walk on the beach C. to do some exercises with light music D. to talk it to neighbours 73. Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach? A. It is not complicated to do so. B. It is an area to be easily controlled. C. It helps beat a bad mood. D. It brings us a new technique. 74. TV may not improve your mood because_________. A. it sometimes shows what happens around you B. it keeps you stay unmoved C. it reminds you of eating and drinking D. it produces a calming effect 75. This passage most probably appears in_______. A. a book on physical exercises B. a doctor’s handbook C. a notice about amusement D. a magazine on health |