Passage Two
If you are someone who tends to focus on the negative, [29]thinking positively may be a new skill for you. One way to keep a positive attitude about yourself is by writing down and saying several sentences. The sentences should be strong, supportive statements about yourself such as "I am a confident and capable person who can handle challenges." It's hard to feel defeated when your self-talk is positive. Another technique for reducing stress is positive images. When confronted with a problem, [30]try to imagine the outcome that you want. This technique is used by sport professionals with tremendous success. You too can champion your cause by mentally picturing positive results. Sometimes people are faced with unfortunate circumstances that can not be changed. In these instances, it may help to [31]think about some of the assets and resources that you have that can support you and help you cope such as family, friends, skills, education, money and good health.
Questions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.
29. What is mainly discussed in the passage?
正確答案:C
解析:文章開頭說,“積極地思考對你來說也許是一種新的技能”,故C(如何保持積極態度)為正確選項。
30. How can we imagine positively?
正確答案:D
解析:文章提到,積極的想象是“遇到困難時,試著想象你想要得到的結果”,因此D(想象要的結果)正確。
31. How should we face the unchangeable misfortune?
正確答案:B
解析:短文結尾處說,“想想你擁有的能夠給你支持和幫助的資源可能會有所幫助,如家人,朋友……”,由此可以判斷B(可以想想能幫助我們的人)正確。