听力原文： [29] Moods, say the experts, are feelings that are..

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听力原文：Moods, say the experts, are feelings that are likely to be fixed, having effects

听力原文： Moods, say the experts, are feelings that are likely to be fixed, having effects on one's outlook for hours, days, weeks or even years. That's great if your mood is a pleasant one, but it will be a problem if you are sad, anxious, angry or simply lonely.

Perhaps the best way to deal with such moods is to talk them out; sometimes, though, there is no one to listen. Modem pharmacy offers a lot of anti-anxiety drugs. What many people don't realize, however, is that scientists have discovered the effectiveness of several non-drug methods to make you free from an unwanted mood. These can be just as useful as drugs, and have the added benefit of being non-poisonous. So next time you feel out of sorts, don't head for the drug store—try the following method.

Of all the mood-changing self-help techniques, aerobic exercise seems to be the best cure for a bad mood. "If you could keep the exercise, you'd be in high spirits," says Kathryn Lance, author of Running for Health and Beauty. Researchers have explained biochemical and various other changes that make exercise seem preferable to drugs as a mood-raiser. Physical work such as housework, however, does little. The key is aerobic exercise—running, cycling, walking, swimming, or other repetitive activities that increase the heart rate and circulation, and improve the consumption of oxygen. You may do them for at least 20 minutes a time, three to five times a week.

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A．They affect one's way of looking at the world.

B．They make people feel lonely and unwanted.

C．They affect one's health condition.

D．They are addictive and hard to change.

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听力原文：Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character. The key is balance.We o

听力原文： Bad as well as good moods spice life and build character. The key is balance.

We often have little control over when we are swept by emotion. But we can hove some say in how long that emotion will last. Psychologist Dianne Tice of Case Western Reserve University asked more than 400 men and women about their strategies for escaping bad moods. Her research, along with that of other psychologists, provides valuable information on how to change a bad mood.

Of all the moods that people want to escape, rage seems to be the hardest to deal with. When someone in another car cuts you off on the highway, your thought may be, That jerk ! He could have hit me ! I can't let him get away with that! The more you stew, the angrier you get. Such is the stuff of hypertension and reckless driving.

What should you do to relieve rage？ One myth is that ventilating will make you feel better. In fact, researchers have found that's one of the worst strategies. Outbursts of rage pump up the brain's arousal system, leaving you much angrier, not less.

A more effective technique is "reframing," which means consciously reinterpreting a situation in a more positive light. In the case of the driver who cuts you off, you might tell yourself: Maybe he had some emergency. This is one of the most potent ways, Tice found, to put anger to rest.

Going off alone to cool down is also an effective way to defuse anger, especially if you can not think clearly. Tice found that a large proportion of men cool down by going for a drive—a finding that inspired her to drive more defensively. A safer alternative is exercise, such as taking a long walk. Whatever you do, don't waste time pursuing your train of angry thoughts.

Your aim should be to distract yourself.

The techniques of reframing and distraction can alleviate depression and anxiety as well as anger. Add to them such relaxation techniques as deep breathing and meditation and you have a store of weapons against bad moods. "Praying, "Dianne Tice also says, "works for all moods."

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A．We can take control when we are swept by emotion.

B．We can control the length of time emotion lasts.

C．We can find the cause of emotion.

D．We can prevent bad emotions from happening.

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听力原文：A senator is urging President Clinton not to end the trade restriction against Vi

听力原文： A senator is urging President Clinton not to end the trade restriction against Vietnam. (28[C])Republican Senator Bob Smith says the restrictions should continue until Vietnam provides more information about Americans missing from the Vietnam War. President Clinton must decide by next week if he will order the restrictions continued for another year. On Tuesday, the Defense Department released some documents from the former Soviet Union that appeared (29[B])to show that North Vietnam held hundreds more of American war prisoners than it had admitted. Defense officials say the documents must be examined closely.

According to Senator Smith, how will the trade restrictions against Vietnam end？

A．Vietnam withdraws its forces from Cambodia.

B．Vietnam takes part in some peace-keeping programs.

C．Vietnam offers more information about American soldiers missing in Vietnam.

D．Vietnam permits American companies to invest in Vietnam.

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听力原文：Hand washing is a powerful way to prevent the spread of diseases. （29)Study found

听力原文： Hand washing is a powerful way to prevent the spread of diseases. (29)Study found that one million lives prevented from spreading by hand washing．When people get bacteria on their hands, they can infect themselves easiest way to catch a cold is to touch your nose or eyes after someone nearby has sneezed or coughed. Another washing is especially important before and after preparing food, before eating and after using the toilet, and it is important to wash your hands often when someone in your home is sick. (31)The experts say the most effective way to wash your hands is to rub them together while using soap and warm water. Be sure to rub all areas of the use public bathrooms and dry their hands with a paper towel should use the towel to turn off the water.

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A．Virus is transmitted by shaking hands with others.

B．The infectious disease can't be prevented from spreading.

C．Hand washing can save a million lives each year.

D．Bacteria on hands may cause heavy cold.

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听力原文：Are you afraid to raise your hand in class, even when you know the answer？ If you

听力原文： Are you afraid to raise your hand in class, even when you know the answer？ If you are, most people would say that you're shy.

If you feel shy, you're not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. But however shy you are, evidence seems to show that it isn't your fault. You may have been born that way.

How do psychologists measure shyness？ One way is by observation. They keep detailed records of people's actions—like how often these people speak to others, or how long it takes someone to say hello to a stranger.

Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. The test only takes about 10 minutes. It asks questions like "Do you like going out a lot？" and "Do you have many friends？" people must answer either yes or no. These questions can predict how people actually behave in social situations.

Suppose the test tells you that someone is sky. Chances are good that that person will act shy.

When Scientists measure shyness ,they're ally comparing degrees of shyness. In other words, when researchers say people are shy, they really mean they are more shy than others.

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A．Because many people don't know how to behave in social situations.

B．Because most people are shy by nature.

C．Nobody will laugh at you for being shy.

D．Shyness is difficult to overcome.

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听力原文：In many stressful situations the body's responses can improve our performance. We

听力原文： In many stressful situations the body's responses can improve our performance. We become more energetic, more alert, better able to take effective action. But when stress is encountered continually, the body's reactions are more likely to be harmful than helpful to us. The continual speeding up of bodily reactions and the production of stress-related hormones seem to make people more susceptible to heart disease.

And stress reactions can reduce the disease-fighting effectiveness of body's immune system, thereby increasing susceptibility to illnesses, ranging from colds to cancer. Stress may also contribute to disease in less direct ways by influencing moods and behavior. People, under stress, may become anxious or depressed and as a result may eat too much or too little, have sleep difficulties, or fail to exercise. These behavioral changes may in turn be harmful to their health. In addition, people are more likely to pay attention to certain bodily sensations such as aches and pains when they are under stress and to think they are sick. If the person were not under stress, the same bodily sensations might not be perceived as symptoms and the person might continue to feel well. Some researchers have suggested that assuming the role of a sick person is one way in which certain people try to cope with stress. Instead of dealing with the stressful situation directly, these people fall sick. After all, it is often more acceptable in our society to be sick and to seek medical help than it is to admit that one cannot cope with the stresses of life.

Q. 15. What does the speaker say about people who encounter stress once in a while？

Q. 16.What does the speaker say about the consequence frequent stress reactions may lead to？

Q. 17.What are people more likely to do when they are under stress？

Q. 18.What does the passage mainly talk about？

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A．Their performance may improve.

B．Their immune system may be reinforced.

C．Their blood pressure may rise all of a sudden.

D．Their physical development may be enhanced.

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听力原文：（29) Tile Golden Gate Bridge joins the beautiful city of San Francisco with its

听力原文： (29) Tile Golden Gate Bridge joins the beautiful city of San Francisco with its suburbs to the north. (26)Each day, about one hundred thousand cars cross the bridge, taking people to and from the city. More than half of them cross the bridge during the morning and evening rush hours. As a result, the trip is not pleasant.

Now, however, there is at least one group of happy commuters. These are the people who travel under the bridge instead of on it. They go to work by boat and enjoy it so much that most say they will never go by car again. (29)The boat they take is the large, quite, comfortable "Golden Gate". (27)Commuters can enjoy the sun on the boat. In the morning they can have breakfast in the coffee shop, and in the evening they can have a drink in the bar while they are looking at San Francisco's famous scene and the nearby hills.

The trip takes only thirty minutes and is not very expensive. And what's more, being on a boat seems to make people feel more friendly towards each other. Two commuters who met on the "Golden Gate" have already got married.

Because the boat has been so successful, there are plans to use other, still larger boats. There is also a plan for a high speed boat that will make the trip in only fifteen minutes. (28)Not everyone is happy about that. "A lot of people don't want to get the trip faster," said one commuter. "They feel that half an hour is just enough time to rest."

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A．Because the trip takes as long as 30 minutes.

B．Because the bridge is too long.

C．Because the bridge is crowded with cars.

D．Because the drivers can't enjoy the beauty there.

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听力原文：Are you afraid to raise your hand in class, even when you definitely know the ans

听力原文： Are you afraid to raise your hand in class, even when you definitely know the answer？ If you are, most people would say that you're of a shy character. If you feel slay, you're not alone. Nine out of ten people are at least a little shy. (29) But however shy you are, scientific evidence seems to show that it isn't your fault, You may have been born that way. To some degree, everybody is shy.

(30) How do psychologists measure shyness？ One of their ways is by observation. They keep detailed records of people's actions—like how often these people speak to others or how long it takes someone to say hello to a stranger. Another way to measure shyness is to ask people questions. The test only takes about 10 minutes. It asks questions like "Do you like going out a lot？", "Do you feel at ease in a strange environment？" and "Do you have many friends？" People must answer either yes or no. (31) The questions are used to predict how people actually behave in real social situations. Suppose the test tells you that someone is shy, chances are good that that person will act shy. When scientists measure shyness, they're really comparing degrees of shyness. In other words，when researchers say people are shy, they really mean they are shyer than others.

29. Why does the speaker say that it isn't a fault to be shy？

30.What is one of the ways suggested by psychologists for measuring shyness？

31.What is the purpose of the psychologists in asking questions？

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A．Because many people don't like social situations.

B．Because most people may be shy by nature.

C．Because nobody will laugh at you for being shy.

D．Because shyness is difficult to overcome.

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听力原文： WHO officials say most of the deaths result from lack of skilled care during pre

gnancy and childbirth and lack of clean conditions. (29) Many babies would survive with safe birthing methods, good nutrition, vaccines against disease and good care at home. The disease AIDS is also an increasing threat to both mothers and their children. Experts say many deaths could be prevented by using medicines during childbirth that prevent mothers from passing the AIDS virus to their babies. The WHO says governments and the international community need to make the health of women and children a more important issue. Last year, nations approved Millennium Development Goals for the year 20(30) They agreed to work to reduce the number of women dying in childbirth by three quarters. They also promised to reduce the number of child deaths by two-thirds.

Many deaths during childbirth could be prevented by the following methods EXCEPT

A．by passing virus to the babies.

B．by using medicines.

C．by improving health condition.

D．by vaccine inoculation.

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听力原文：A friend gave George a parrot which had a big vocabulary, but most of the words t

听力原文： A friend gave George a parrot which had a big vocabulary, but most of the words the bird knew were bad words. At first George thought it was funny, but when George had important guests, the bird's bad words embarrassed him very much.

As soon as the guests left, George angrily shouted to the parrot, "That language must stop!" But the bird answered him with curses. He shook the bird and shouted again, "Don't use those ugly words!" Again the bird cursed him.

George was really angry. He took the parrot and threw him into the freezer. This time there was silence. After two minutes, George opened the door and removed the very cold parrot. Slowly the frightened parrot walked up George's arm, sat on his shoulder and spoke into his ear, "I'm sorry for my behavior. and will never behave badly again."

George asked, "Why the change？" The bird answered, "Because I saw what you did to the other birds. What did the chicken say？"

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.

29. What do we know about the parrot？

30. What did George feel about the parrot？

31. Why did the bird want to change？

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A．He only knew bad words.

B．He could say a lot of words.

C．He was good at praising others.

D．He was not able to learn words taught by George.

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听力原文：[29] Moods, say the experts, are feelings that are likely to be fixed, having eff