2.Once a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students.As she(1)
a glass of water,everyone expected they'd be asked the typical "glass half empty or glass half full" question.(2)
,with a smile on her face,the professor asked, "How heavy is this glass of water I'm holding?"
Students shouted out answers ranging from eight ounces to a couple pounds.
She replied,"From my perspective,the(3)
weight of this glass doesn't matter.It all depends on how long I(4)
it.If I hold it for a minute or two,it's fairly light.If I hold it for an hour straight,its weight might make my(5)
ache a little.If I hold it for a day straight,my arm will likely cramp up(痙攣) and feel completely(6)
and paralyzed,forcing me to(7)
the glass to the floor.In each case,the weight of the glass doesn't change,but the longer I hold it,the(8)
it feels to me."
As the class(9)
their heads in agreement,she continued,"Your(10)
and worries in life are very much like this glass of water.Think about them for a while and(11)
happens.Think about them a bit longer and you begin to ache a little.Think about them all day long,and you will feel completely paralyzed --(12)
of doing anything else until you put them down."
It's important to remember to(13)
your stresses and worries.No matter what happens during the day,as early in the evening as you can,put all your(14)
down.Don't carry them through the night and into the next day with you.If you still(15)
the weight of yesterday's stress,it's a strong sign that it's time to put the glass down.
(1) |
A.touched |
B.delivered |
C.raised |
D.dripped |
(2) |
A.Instead |
B.Besides |
C.However |
D.Therefore |
(3) |
A.rough |
B.exact |
C.extra |
D.theoretical |
(4) |
A.hold |
B.observe |
C.break |
D.like |
(5) |
A.head |
B.leg |
C.back |
D.a(chǎn)rm |
(6) |
A.dizzy |
B.numb |
C.broken |
D.wounded |
(7) |
A.throw |
B.take |
C.drop |
D.put |
(8) |
A.happier |
B.sadder |
C.steadier |
D.heavier |
(9) |
A.nodded |
B.shook |
C.swung |
D.lowered |
(10) |
A.pains |
B.stresses |
C.wealth |
D.health |
(11) |
A.something |
B.everything |
C.nothing |
D.a(chǎn)nything |
(12) |
A.unaware |
B.incapable |
C.impatient |
D.intolerant |
(13) |
A.get hold of |
B.let go of |
C.catch sight of |
D.make sense of |
(14) |
A.glasses |
B.a(chǎn)rms |
C.things |
D.burdens |
(15) |
A.think |
B.remember |
C.feel |
D.cherish |