题目
People often discuss the dangers of too much stress（压力），but lately a very different view of stress is gaining popularity：this view of stress，held by members of the positive stress movement，argues that stress might actually be beneficial.The positive stress movement is made up of people such as Zachary Rapp who are looking for an edge in a competitive world，and Rapp's routine is a good example of followers of the movement.He wakes up most mornings at dawn，goes for a run，sips black coffee while ripping through emails，and then steps into a freezing cold shower.This is a routine designed to reduce the stress of running simultaneously（同步地） three different health and biotechnology companies for 18 hours a day. Although Rapp's practices may sound extreme，he is part of a growing movement，consisting largely of tech industry workers who claim that such extreme strategies（策略）will help them live better and longer.Inspired by influential figures in different fields，including entertainers，athletes and scientists，positive stress practitioners seek out some combination of extreme temperatures，restrictive（限制性的） diets，punishing exercise routines and general discomfort. Rapp argues that positive stress keeps him balanced.In addition to running and freezing showers，Rapp uses ice baths，hot yoga，and unconventional eating practices such as eliminating dairy（奶制品），sugar，alcohol and various other foods high in carbohydrates（碳水化合物）.He believes that these practices which put stress on his body，actually make him feel less stress from work.Rapp said he started using these methods in college where he got into the habit of taking ice baths to recover from sports.He got back into it while trying to get his three companies off the ground. Rapp works long hours and sleeps only five to seven hours a night but he said he only gets sick once a year.For him，the difference between day-to-day stress，like the kind we feel when moving apartments，and positive stress is that the latter involves pushing the body to extremes and forcing it to build up a tolerance. But it is important to note that not everyone agrees with these practitioners；indeed，some medical professionals argue that positive stress is not for everyone，and that it might even be dangerous for people who are unhealthy or older.（1）What do we learn about followers of the positive stress movement？ ____ A.They are usually quite sensitive to different types of stress.B.They hold a different view on stress from the popular one.C.They obtain much pleasure from living a very stressful life.D.They gain a competitive edge by enjoying good health.（2）What do followers of the positive stress movement usually do to put their ideas into practice？ ____ A.They keep changing their living habits.B.They network with influential figures.C.They seek jobs in tech industries.D.They apply extreme strategies.（3）What does the underlined word in the third paragraph mean？ ____ A.Removing.B.Hating.C.Drinking.D.Choosing.（4）What do some medical professionals think of positive stress？ ____ A.Its true effect remains to be checked.B.It is absolutely beneficial to everyone.C.Its effect varies from person to person.D.It is extremely dangerous for everyone.
People often discuss the dangers of too much stress（压力），but lately a very different view of stress is gaining popularity：this view of stress，held by members of the positive stress movement，argues that stress might actually be beneficial.The positive stress movement is made up of people such as Zachary Rapp who are looking for an edge in a competitive world，and Rapp's routine is a good example of followers of the movement.He wakes up most mornings at dawn，goes for a run，sips black coffee while ripping through emails，and then steps into a freezing cold shower.This is a routine designed to reduce the stress of running simultaneously（同步地） three different health and biotechnology companies for 18 hours a day.
Although Rapp's practices may sound extreme，he is part of a growing movement，consisting largely of tech industry workers who claim that such extreme strategies（策略）will help them live better and longer.Inspired by influential figures in different fields，including entertainers，athletes and scientists，positive stress practitioners seek out some combination of extreme temperatures，restrictive（限制性的） diets，punishing exercise routines and general discomfort.
Rapp argues that positive stress keeps him balanced.In addition to running and freezing showers，Rapp uses ice baths，hot yoga，and unconventional eating practices such as eliminating dairy（奶制品），sugar，alcohol and various other foods high in carbohydrates（碳水化合物）.He believes that these practices which put stress on his body，actually make him feel less stress from work.Rapp said he started using these methods in college where he got into the habit of taking ice baths to recover from sports.He got back into it while trying to get his three companies off the ground.
Rapp works long hours and sleeps only five to seven hours a night but he said he only gets sick once a year.For him，the difference between day-to-day stress，like the kind we feel when moving apartments，and positive stress is that the latter involves pushing the body to extremes and forcing it to build up a tolerance.
But it is important to note that not everyone agrees with these practitioners；indeed，some medical professionals argue that positive stress is not for everyone，and that it might even be dangerous for people who are unhealthy or older.
（1）What do we learn about followers of the positive stress movement？ ____
A.They are usually quite sensitive to different types of stress.
B.They hold a different view on stress from the popular one.
C.They obtain much pleasure from living a very stressful life.
D.They gain a competitive edge by enjoying good health.
（2）What do followers of the positive stress movement usually do to put their ideas into practice？ ____
A.They keep changing their living habits.
B.They network with influential figures.
C.They seek jobs in tech industries.
D.They apply extreme strategies.
（3）What does the underlined word in the third paragraph mean？ ____
A.Removing.
B.Hating.
C.Drinking.
D.Choosing.
（4）What do some medical professionals think of positive stress？ ____
A.Its true effect remains to be checked.
B.It is absolutely beneficial to everyone.
C.Its effect varies from person to person.
D.It is extremely dangerous for everyone.
Although Rapp's practices may sound extreme，he is part of a growing movement，consisting largely of tech industry workers who claim that such extreme strategies（策略）will help them live better and longer.Inspired by influential figures in different fields，including entertainers，athletes and scientists，positive stress practitioners seek out some combination of extreme temperatures，restrictive（限制性的） diets，punishing exercise routines and general discomfort.
Rapp argues that positive stress keeps him balanced.In addition to running and freezing showers，Rapp uses ice baths，hot yoga，and unconventional eating practices such as eliminating dairy（奶制品），sugar，alcohol and various other foods high in carbohydrates（碳水化合物）.He believes that these practices which put stress on his body，actually make him feel less stress from work.Rapp said he started using these methods in college where he got into the habit of taking ice baths to recover from sports.He got back into it while trying to get his three companies off the ground.
Rapp works long hours and sleeps only five to seven hours a night but he said he only gets sick once a year.For him，the difference between day-to-day stress，like the kind we feel when moving apartments，and positive stress is that the latter involves pushing the body to extremes and forcing it to build up a tolerance.
But it is important to note that not everyone agrees with these practitioners；indeed，some medical professionals argue that positive stress is not for everyone，and that it might even be dangerous for people who are unhealthy or older.
（1）What do we learn about followers of the positive stress movement？ ____
A.They are usually quite sensitive to different types of stress.
B.They hold a different view on stress from the popular one.
C.They obtain much pleasure from living a very stressful life.
D.They gain a competitive edge by enjoying good health.
（2）What do followers of the positive stress movement usually do to put their ideas into practice？ ____
A.They keep changing their living habits.
B.They network with influential figures.
C.They seek jobs in tech industries.
D.They apply extreme strategies.
（3）What does the underlined word in the third paragraph mean？ ____
A.Removing.
B.Hating.
C.Drinking.
D.Choosing.
（4）What do some medical professionals think of positive stress？ ____
A.Its true effect remains to be checked.
B.It is absolutely beneficial to everyone.
C.Its effect varies from person to person.
D.It is extremely dangerous for everyone.
题目解答
答案
（1）B.细节理解题。根据文章第一段关键句People often discuss the dangers of too much stress，but lately a very different view of stress is gaining popularity：this view of stress，held by members of the positive stress movement，argues that stress might actually be beneficial.（人们经常讨论压力过大的危险，但最近一种关于压力的截然不同的观点越来越受欢迎：这种关于压力的观点，由积极压力运动的成员持有，认为压力实际上可能是有益的）可知，积极压力运动的追随者对压力持有与流行观点不同的观点，他们认为，压力实际上可能是有益处的。故选B项。
（2）D.细节理解题。根据文章第二段关键句Inspired by influential figures in different fields，including entertainers，athletes and scientists，positive stress practitioners seek out some combination of extreme temperatures，restrictive diets，punishing exercise routines and general discomfort.（积极的压力实践者受到不同领域有影响力的人物的启发，包括艺人、运动员和科学家，他们寻求极端温度、限制性饮食、苛刻的锻炼习惯和全身不适的结合）并结合第一、三、四段描述Rapp的运动、饮食、睡眠常规可知，积极压力运动的追随者通常会运用极端的策略把他们的想法付诸实践。故选D项。
（3）A.词句猜测题。根据文章第三段unconventional eating practices（非传统的饮食习惯）及dairy，sugar，alcohol and various other foods high in carbohydrates（乳制品、糖、酒精和其它各种高碳水化合物的食物）并结合第二段关键句positive stress practitioners seek out some combination of extreme temperatures，restrictive diets，punishing exercise routines and general discomfort.（积极的压力实践者寻求极端温度、限制性饮食、惩罚性的日常锻炼和全身不适的结合）可知，积极压力的实践者限制饮食，不喝牛奶，不摄入糖，酒精和其它各种高碳水化合物的食物。由此可知，划线词eliminating与removing（去除）意思相近。A.Removing去除；B.Hating憎恨；C.Drinking喝酒；D.Choosing选择。故选A项。
（4）C.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段关键句indeed，some medical professionals argue that positive stress is not for everyone，and that it might even be dangerous for people who are unhealthy or older.（事实上，一些医学专家认为，积极的压力并不适合每个人，它甚至可能对不健康的人或老年人是危险的）可知，一些医学专家认为积极压力运动的效果因人而异，并不适合所有人。故选C项。
（2）D.细节理解题。根据文章第二段关键句Inspired by influential figures in different fields，including entertainers，athletes and scientists，positive stress practitioners seek out some combination of extreme temperatures，restrictive diets，punishing exercise routines and general discomfort.（积极的压力实践者受到不同领域有影响力的人物的启发，包括艺人、运动员和科学家，他们寻求极端温度、限制性饮食、苛刻的锻炼习惯和全身不适的结合）并结合第一、三、四段描述Rapp的运动、饮食、睡眠常规可知，积极压力运动的追随者通常会运用极端的策略把他们的想法付诸实践。故选D项。
（3）A.词句猜测题。根据文章第三段unconventional eating practices（非传统的饮食习惯）及dairy，sugar，alcohol and various other foods high in carbohydrates（乳制品、糖、酒精和其它各种高碳水化合物的食物）并结合第二段关键句positive stress practitioners seek out some combination of extreme temperatures，restrictive diets，punishing exercise routines and general discomfort.（积极的压力实践者寻求极端温度、限制性饮食、惩罚性的日常锻炼和全身不适的结合）可知，积极压力的实践者限制饮食，不喝牛奶，不摄入糖，酒精和其它各种高碳水化合物的食物。由此可知，划线词eliminating与removing（去除）意思相近。A.Removing去除；B.Hating憎恨；C.Drinking喝酒；D.Choosing选择。故选A项。
（4）C.推理判断题。根据文章最后一段关键句indeed，some medical professionals argue that positive stress is not for everyone，and that it might even be dangerous for people who are unhealthy or older.（事实上，一些医学专家认为，积极的压力并不适合每个人，它甚至可能对不健康的人或老年人是危险的）可知，一些医学专家认为积极压力运动的效果因人而异，并不适合所有人。故选C项。