Positive attitude leads to joy
There isn’t any doubt that positive thinking is valuable after you find out you have cancer. But will positive thoughts help the cancer go away?
There have been a number of studies on this subject, but none of the studies say that positive thinking is a factor (因素) in helping cancer go away, or that negative feelings can make cancer worse.
So, is there a reason to have a positive attitude? Of course there is.While I understand the danger of my illness, I choose not to focus on statistics(数据统计). I always imagine myself as being among the smaller group of patients who survive. Why do I do that? So I can sleep well; so I can plan a trip for two days from now; so I have a reason to begin writing another book with the expectation that I’ll finish it; so my husband and I can enjoy lunch out; so I can reach out to someone else who’s having a difficult time and offer them encouragement.
A positive attitude can also help family members feel better so they can contribute to a more loving family environment. Most cancer patients, as well as their family members, know all too well how dangerous cancer can be. It’s difficult to carry on when patients receive bad news. But a positive attitude helps me want to do things that I know are beneficial(有益的) to my health, and helps me through the thinning hair, tiredness and low blood counts which are the side effects(副作用) of my treatment(治疗).
So, I prefer to stay happy and positive. I do my best not to think too much about all the hospital visits, and I try not to panic (惊慌) if I feel any pain. Instead, I seek joy as much as I can, and because I am seeking joy, I find joy. Being positive might not save you from cancer, but I can almost guarantee(保证) you that if you are positive, you will find meaning in your life, as well as happiness in every day that you live.
1.According to the first two paragraphs, studies show that _________.
A. positive thinking can save patients from cancer
B. negative thinking is very likely to make cancer worse
C. positive thinking cannot help patients get rid of cancer
D. one’s attitude has a direct effect on cancer
2.After the author found out she had cancer, ______.
A. she was sure she would survive
B. she tried to enjoy her life and help others
C. she refused to go through painful treatment
D. she was quite troubled by the seriousness of her illness
3.It can be concluded from the author’s experiences that positive thinking ______.
A. makes cancer treatment less painful for patients
B. makes it much easier for people to accept bad news
C. prepares family members for what may happen next
D. helps create a good environment for patients
4.The author wrote this article mainly to ______.
A. tell patients how to fight against illness
B. explain the danger of cancer to readers
C. stress the importance of a positive attitude
D. help readers find meaning and happiness in life
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What kind of sport is Mao Dan most fond of
A. Swimming. B. Yoga. C. Tennis
2.What sport is especially popular at the moment?
A. Dancing in the morning B. Playing football in the afternoon
C. Practicing t'ai chi in the evening
3.Which year of college is Mao Dan in now?
A. The first year B. The second year C. The third year
4.What is the main reason that students practice sports more in the winter
A. To earn credits from the college B. To satisfy the college's requirements
C. To take part in the college sports meet
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. House agent and customer B. Fellow workers C. Cousins
2.How did the mans sister-in -law get the house?
A. She bought it from the government B. She got it from her family
C. She bought it from her friend
3.What did the man's sister-in-law think of the house?
A. Poor B. Satisfactory C. Expensive
4.What do we know from the conversation?
A. The old house needed a lot of repairs B. The old house was worth a lot of money
C. The neighbors get along well with each other
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What do we know about the woman's document?
A. It's about 30,000 words B. It's written in English C. It's a textbook
2.Which language is the most difficult according to the man?
A. Arabic B. Spanish C. English
3.What does the woman decide to do?
A. Translate the document herself B. Hire the man to do the translation
C. Look for another translator
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman come to this neighborhood?
A. To meet an old neighbor B. To look for her new office C. To meet her client
2.Where is the new office building?
A. Next to a flower shop B. Behind a bakers C. Opposite a deli
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the man say about the book he recommends?
A. It is a classic.
B. The story moves quickly
C. It was written by a famous writer
2.How long can the woman keep the same book within a year at most?
A. Six weeks B. Four weeks C. Three weeks
