Question

    Everyone is aware that taking good care of our bodies can prevent many medical problems from occurring later. However, we often have less awareness of preventative actions we should take to help with mental health problems. While our mental health may be fine right now, many of us will struggle at some point. 1. It’s impossible to get through life without challenges, but our mental health prevention habits can help us get through difficult times. 2.

Keep active. The more active you physically, mentally and socially are, the higher the level of your mental wellness is likely to be. So go for walks and learn something new. There are many other ways to be active. 3.

Be connected. Regular involvement in social activities with supportive friends and family improves your ability to handle disappointments, and everything else life throws at you. 4. But you can be involved in any manner; even volunteering for an organization can help you be more social.

5. The nature of these activities varies widely from person to person. The key is to identify what gives your life meaning. Volunteering, coaching, teaching, etc. all can contribute to increasing your sense of confidence and satisfaction with life. Many activities can address more than one. The key is to make a plan and stick with it. If you are already struggling, begin to practice these ways to help your recovery.

A.Here are three practical steps.

B.However, good mental health is important.

C.Stresses, disappointments and disasters happen.

D.Overcome life’s challenges before they happen.

E.Be committed to activities that give life meaning.

F.The key is to find what keeps you motivated and interested.

G.This can be difficult when you move to a new town or as you get older.

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.F

4.G

5.E

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。每个人都知道，照顾好我们的身体可以防止许多医疗问题的发生。生活中不可能没有挑战，但是我们的心理健康预防习惯可以帮助我们度过困难时期。文章介绍了三个实用的方式。

1.上文提示“虽然我们的心理健康现在可能很好，但我们中的许多人都会在某种情况下挣扎。”再根据下文提示“生活中不可能没有挑战，但是我们的心理健康预防习惯可以帮助我们度过困难时期。”承接上下文，C项Stresses, disappointments and disasters happen.（压力、失望和灾难总会发生。）承上启下。故选C。

2.上文提示“生活中不可能没有挑战，但是我们的心理健康预防习惯可以帮助我们度过困难时期。”再根据下面三段内容， A项Here are three practical steps.（这里有三个实用的步骤。）承上启下。故选A。

3.上文提示“有很多其他的活跃方式。”承接上文，F项The key is to find what keeps you motivated and interested.（关键是找到让你保持动力和兴趣的东西。）切题。故选F。

4.上文提示“经常和支持你的朋友和家人一起参加社交活动，可以提高你处理失望和生活中其他事情的能力。”再根据下文提示“但你可以以任何方式参与其中；即使是为一个组织做志愿者也能帮助你更加社会化。”承接上下文，G项This can be difficult when you move to a new town or as you get older.（当你搬到一个新的城镇或随着年龄的增长，这可能会很困难。）切题。该项中的this指的是上文内容；而横线下句中的but与该项构成转折。故选G。

5.下文提示“这些活动的性质因人而异。”承接下文，E项Be committed to activities that give life meaning.（致力于那些赋予生活意义的活动。）切题。故选E。