A break from the pace of life today is indeed a good idea. It allows us to rest, to enjoy new surroundings, and to gain perspective on our lifestyle and on the direction our life is taking. However, it's easy to forget that any change—whether it's a distressing change forced upon us, or a planned change we're looking forward to—is stressful.Humans are creatures of habit, and breaking habits takes a lot of effort. That's why, at the start of a holiday, individuals often feel anxious, and this feeling is likely to persist for three or four days until they become used to their new circumstances.However, many people forget to allow time to adjust. Instead of giving themselves a chance to slow down, they register their immediate anxiety and start demanding an explanation, searching for something or someone to blame for their discomfort. Under such circumstances, it's easy to make mistakes and to think in extremes.What does the passage say about individuals who go on holiday?A. They are accustomed to breaking their habits.B. Their feeling of anxiety usually lasts long.C. They will get used to their new circumstances after a few days.D. They do not truly like holidays.
A break from the pace of life today is indeed a good idea. It allows us to rest, to enjoy new surroundings, and to gain perspective on our lifestyle and on the direction our life is taking. However, it's easy to forget that any change—whether it's a distressing change forced upon us, or a planned change we're looking forward to—is stressful.
Humans are creatures of habit, and breaking habits takes a lot of effort. That's why, at the start of a holiday, individuals often feel anxious, and this feeling is likely to persist for three or four days until they become used to their new circumstances.
However, many people forget to allow time to adjust. Instead of giving themselves a chance to slow down, they register their immediate anxiety and start demanding an explanation, searching for something or someone to blame for their discomfort. Under such circumstances, it's easy to make mistakes and to think in extremes.
What does the passage say about individuals who go on holiday?
A. They are accustomed to breaking their habits.
B. Their feeling of anxiety usually lasts long.
C. They will get used to their new circumstances after a few days.
D. They do not truly like holidays.