Question

    Loneliness, a natural feeling, is not something most people want to experience. When you feel lonely as a result of missing a loved one or a place, or preparing for a time spent away from your friends and family, here are some suggestions for you to avoid it.

Focus on your health

Studies have shown that poor sleep, lack of physical activity and unhealthy food can let you feel tired and sad, causing the feeling of loneliness. Try to get eight hours of sleep every night, try to take part in at least 30 minutes of physical activity, and don’t eat junk food. Eating more fruits and vegetables will also help.

Bring an old hobby back to life

It’s much more difficult to feel lonely if you’re actively enjoying an activity, especially one that you are good at. If you’ve got a hobby that you love, try to spare time for your hobby even if you are busy, such as reading, playing a sport, cooking, painting ...

Avoid staying at home all day long

Spending your time in nature will probably improve your feelings and help you get over loneliness. Sunshine makes you feel happier and less focused on your loneliness. You can go hiking, go boating or go on a bike ride if you are not interested in just walking around. You may go for a coffee with your friends or even make big plans so that you have events to look forward to. First, you can make possible activities you might want to take part in, then, spend a few days planning out the event, so that you are fully prepared and stress-free. If possible, include other people in your plan to make your activity more interesting.

All in all, it seems that facing your own loneliness is the first step to avoid loneliness. Do your best to follow the things above. It takes efforts, but it is worth your try.

1.Why do people feel lonely?

A.Because they live in a poor place.

B.Because they miss their loved people.

C.Because they like to experience that feeling.

D.Because they don’t want to stay with their friends and family.

2.Which of the following can make people feel lonely?

A.Junk food. B.Enough sleep.

C.Physical activity. D.Fruits and vegetables.

3.What can you learn from Paragraph 4?

A.It’s impossible to meet friends often.

B.Enjoy the sunshine and you can feel less lonely.

C.Spending time at home alone can help avoid loneliness.

D.Spending time planning the event will make you feel stressed.

4.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Scientific reports about loneliness. B.Tips for choosing a suitable hobby.

C.Suggestions on planning out events. D.Advice on staying away from loneliness.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.B

4.D

【解析】

孤独，一种自然的感觉。本文主要介绍帮助我们避免孤独的几个建议。

1.

细节理解题。根据第一段中“When you feel lonely as a result of missing a loved one or a place, or preparing for a time spent away from your friends and family”可知，会因为想念一个你爱的人或一个地方而感到孤独，或者因为准备离开你的朋友和家人而感到孤独，故选B。

2.

推理判断题。根据第一个小标题Focus on your health下的“Studies have shown that poor sleep, lack of physical activity and unhealthy food can let you feel tired and sad, causing the feeling of loneliness.”可知，研究表明，糟糕的睡眠、缺乏体育活动和不健康的食物会让你感到疲倦和悲伤，从而导致孤独感。结合选项，故选A。

3.

推理判断题。A：经常见朋友是不可能的；B：享受阳光，你会感到不那么孤独；C：独自待在家里有助于避免孤独；D：花时间做计划会让你感到压力。根据第四段中“Sunshine makes you feel happier and less focused on your loneliness.”可知，阳光会让你感到更快乐，减少你的孤独感。故选B。

4.

主旨大意题。A：关于孤独的科学报道。B：选择一个合适的爱好的建议。C：关于计划活动的建议。D：远离孤独的建议。分析全文内容可知，本文主要介绍帮助我们避免孤独的几个建议。结合选项，故选D。