Question

Autumn blues? Let the sunshine in falling leaves, flowers, and cold winds. For many people late autumn can be a season of depression.

   Those who suffer from “ the autumn blue” are often extremely tired, lack energy, need more sleep, feel increased appetite and gain weight. "The exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is not known yet," says Chen Jue, associate professor at Shanghai Mental Health Center. "But recent studies indicate that weather change is influential and strongly suggest that this condition is caused by changes in the availability(得到) of sunlight."

One theory is that with decreased exposure to sunlight, the biological clock that regulates mood, sleep, and hormones is delayed, running more slowly in winter. Exposure to light may reset the biological clock. Another theory is that brain chemicals that transmit information between nerves, called neurotransmitters (for example, serotonin), may be altered in individuals with SAD. It is believed that exposure to light can correct these imbalances. "It is a sad season, but you can try to make it happy. Remember, spring always lives in your heart," Chen says. “Going outdoors to get some sunlight may reduce the tension that brings you the low spirits. Relax at work. Stretch, breathe deeply. Take a tea break. Think of your next vacation. Color treatment also works in handling low mood. Music also plays a role in treating autumn blues.”

1.Autumn blues is also called autumn________.

A. depression     B. sunshine      C. blue music      D. cold winds

2.From the 3rd paragraph we know that there _______ that can help to deal with autumn blues.

 A. is no biological clock         B. is a real example

 C. is no possibility              D. are some ways

3.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A. The real cause for autumn blues is still unknown.

B. Autumn blues can be feelings of happiness.

C. People feel tired in autumn.

D. Weather doesn’t change people.

4.Which of the following CAN’T you do in order to deal with autumn blues?

A. Reset the biological clock regulating mood, sleep and hormones.

B. Eat more food very low in calories and sugar.

C. Keep the balance of nerves that transmit information.

D. Take outdoor activities or sports.

Answer

1.A

2.D

3.A

4.B

【解析】文章提到了autumn blues这一想象，并在第三段中提出了一些处理的的方法。

1.Ａ细节题。根据第2段2,3行"The exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD),可知A正确。

2.D 段落大意题。文章第三段都是讲的是帮助处理autumn blues的具体方法。故D正确。

3.A 细节题。根据第2段The exact cause of this condition, often called seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is not known yet可知真正的原因还没有找到。故A正确。

4.B 根据文章第三段可知ACD都是处理autumn blues的方法，B没有提及。