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As the pace (节奏) of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are
in the habit of rushing through life, being on the go from morning till night, it is hard to slow down. But
relaxation is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress (压力) is a natural part of everyday life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad
thing it is often supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose
to life. It is only when the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand (承受) depends very much on the individual. Some
people are not afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial
responsibilities, others lose heart at the first sign of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress, in
whatever form, we react both chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "flight or fight"
and in more primitive days the choices made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet
today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when
such a reaction lasts long, through continued exposure to stress, that health becomes endangered. Since
we can't remove stress from our lives (it would be unwise to do so even if we could), we need to find
ways to deal with it.
1. People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because _____.
A. they regard working as their greatest enjoyment
B. they believe that work is superior to relaxation
C. they are traveling fast all the time
D. they are becoming busier with their work than ever before
2. According to the author, the most important character for a good manager is his _____.
A. strong will to withstand stress
B. knowing the art of relaxation
C. high sense of responsibility
D. having control over performance
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. We can find quite a few ways to avoid stress.
B. Stress is always harmful to people's health
C. It's easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work.
D. Different people can bear different amount of stress.
4. In the last sentence of the passage, "do so" refers to _____.
A. "expose ourselves to stress"
B. "find ways to deal with stress"
C. "remove stress from our lives"
D. "establish links between diseases and stress"
5. According to the author, the right attitude toward stress is _____.
A. to avoid it
B. to try to deal with it
C. to regard it as a vital motivation
D. to find some relaxation
