阅读下面这篇短文,短文后有2项测试任务:(1)第23~26题要求从所给的6个选项中为规定段每段选择1个正确的小标题;(2)第27~30题要求从所给的6个选项中选择4个正确选项,分别完成每个句子。 Stress 1. How often do you sit
still and do absolutely nothing The usual answer these days is never, or hardly
ever. As the pace 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 and unwind. But relaxation is
essential for a healthy mind and body, 2. Stress is a natural
part of everyday life. There is no way to avoid it, since it takes many and
varied forms—driving in traffic, problems with personal relationships are all
different forms of stress. Stress, in fact, is not as bad as it is often reputed
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 head
to level performance and ill health. 3. The amount of stress a
person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people thrive on
stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial
responsibilities. Others crumple at the sight of unusual difficulties. 4.
When exposed to stress, in whatever form, we react both chemically
and physically. In fact we invoke (调用) the fight mechanism which in more
primitive days made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet
today are unlikely to be so extreme, but however minimal the stress, it involves
the same response. All the energy is diverted to cope with the stress, with the
result that other function, such as digestion, are neglected. 5.
It is when such a reaction is prolonged, through continued exposure to
stress, that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood
pressure, coronary heart disease all have established links with stress. The way
stress affects a person also varies with the individual. Stress in some people
produces stomach disorders, while others succumb to tension headaches. Since we
cannot remove stress from our lives, we need to find ways to cope with
it. A. The harm of stress B. How much stress a person can
withstand C. Our body’s reaction to stress D. The forms and use of
stress E. How to deal with stress F. Blood pressure and stress When continuing exposure to stress, a person is easy to ______.