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.【小题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.【小题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.【小题3】What does the underlined word in the third paragraph mean?A.Removing.B.Hating.C.Drinking.D.Choosing.【小题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.
【小题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. |
| 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. |
| A.Removing. |
| B.Hating. |
| C.Drinking. |
| D.Choosing. |
| 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. |
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解析
文章主旨:本文介绍了“积极压力运动”的核心观点及其实践方式,探讨了该运动成员如何通过极端手段应对生活和工作中的压力,并指出这一观点存在争议。
考查要点:
- 细节理解:需根据文章内容判断选项是否符合描述。
- 推理判断:需结合上下文推断隐含信息。
- 词义猜测:通过语境推断单词含义。
- 观点态度:需理解不同群体(如医生)对“积极压力”的看法。
破题关键:
- 明确文章结构:首段介绍运动背景,中间段落描述具体实践,末段引出反对声音。
- 抓住核心概念:“positive stress”指通过极端手段主动施加压力以提升适应能力。
第(1)题
关键信息:文章首段指出,积极压力运动成员认为“压力可能有益”,与传统观点(压力有害)形成对比。选项B中“different view”直接对应这一核心差异。
错误选项排除:
- A、C、D均未提及“对压力的独特看法”,与文章主旨无关。
第(2)题
关键信息:第2段明确提到“extreme strategies”(如极端温度、严苛饮食),第3段进一步举例(冰浴、禁食奶制品)。选项D“apply extreme strategies”与原文高度一致。
错误选项排除:
- A、B、C均为干扰项,未直接体现“极端手段”。
第(3)题
词义推断:上下文描述Rapp的饮食习惯(eliminating dairy, sugar等),结合常识可知“eliminate”意为“去除”。选项A“Removing”符合语境。
第(4)题
关键信息:末段指出医生认为“positive stress并非适合所有人,可能对不健康或年长者危险”,即效果因人而异。选项C“varies from person to person”最贴合。
错误选项排除:
- B、D绝对化表述(“absolutely beneficial”“extremely dangerous”)与原文矛盾。