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Why your leisure time is important-|||-When was the last time you took advantage of your free time ?I understand life is busy.Even-|||-when you`re not working,there`s always something that needs to be done. 1 Have a look at some-|||-of the reasons.-|||-It reduces stress.-|||-Most of us experience stress in our jobs. 2 Research shows that people who step away from-|||-work on the weekends do experience less stress than those who continue working even on days off.-|||-It improves your mood.-|||- 3 It`s hard to escape that feeling if you never allow yourself to step outside that atmosphere.-|||-Sometimes,a little time away from a frustrating situation can help you overcome the problem.-|||- 4 .-|||-When we`re taking on too much work,we often become slower in the workplace,we make-|||-more mistakes and it ends up costing us more time in the end.Stepping back from work helps clear-|||-our minds.We can return to work refreshed and ready to accomplish more.-|||-It helps you achieve work-life balance-|||-Work-life balance is a growing priority for many professionals-especi those entering the-|||-so-called"retirement years". 5 Taking your leisure time seriously allows you to establish rules-|||-between when you are working and when you are not.-|||-It`s good to be proud of your work ethic,but keep in mind that leisure time is something to be-|||-embraced, not ignored.-|||-A.It makes you more productive.-|||-B.It keeps you physically healthy.-|||-C.But while staying busy is important,so is leisure time.-|||-D.Allowing yourself time to relax doesn`t mean you have to be inactive.-|||-E.But in order to achieve that,one needs to know where to separate the two.-|||-F.The demands of work and issues you run into on the job can be frustrating.-|||-G.It`s unpleasant but if we can manage it,then we often learn to live with it effectively.

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文章主旨:本文是一篇说明文,主要阐述休闲时间的重要性,从减轻压力、改善情绪、提高效率、实现工作与生活平衡等角度展开论述。
考查要点:
- 语境理解能力:需根据上下文逻辑关系选择正确选项,注意代词、连接词的指代和衔接。
- 段落主题把握:每个空对应段落的小标题或核心观点,需紧扣段落主题。
- 逻辑关系分析:如因果、转折、递进等关系,例如选项中的“but”“so”等关键词。
第1空
上下文分析:
- 上文提到“生活很忙碌,即使不工作也有其他事情要做”,下文引出“休闲时间很重要的理由”。
- 关键逻辑:前文强调“忙碌”,后文转向“休闲的重要性”,需承上启下。
选项匹配: - C选项“忙碌重要,休闲同样重要”平衡了前后文的对比关系,自然引出下文的论点。
第2空
上下文分析:
- 上文提到“工作中的压力”,下文指出“周末休息能减轻压力”。
- 关键逻辑:需补充对“压力”的评价,引出压力管理的重要性。
选项匹配: - G选项“不愉快,但若能管理,就能有效应对”承接上文的“stress”,并引出下文的解决方案。
第3空
上下文分析:
- 段落主题是“改善情绪”,需说明情绪问题的来源。
- 关键逻辑:需描述“工作压力导致情绪低落”的情境。
选项匹配: - F选项“工作要求和问题令人沮丧”点明了情绪问题的根源,与下文“需要脱离此情境”衔接自然。
第4空
上下文分析:
- 段落内容说明“长时间工作会降低效率”,需总结段落核心观点。
- 关键逻辑:需概括“休闲能提升效率”的结论。
选项匹配: - A选项“它让你更高效”直接点明段落核心,与上下文的因果关系一致。
第5空
上下文分析:
- 上文强调“工作与生活平衡”,下文提到“认真对待休闲时间能建立规则”。
- 关键逻辑:需说明“实现平衡需要明确区分工作与生活”。
选项匹配: - E选项“需要知道如何分开两者”承上启下,解释实现平衡的前提条件。