Having one of those days—or weeks—when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood(心情) will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster—often within a day or two.
Walk it off
Exercise is the most popular badmood buster. A person who's in a bad mood has low energy and high tension. Taking a fast tenminute walk, or doing some quick exercises can do wonders towards changing the bad mood.
Tune it out
Listening to your favorite music for a while can also make tension go away quickly, because music starts connection with past positive experiences we've had.
Give yourself a pep talk
Stop and listen to what's on your mind. Bad moods are often started by too many negative thoughts. Write them all down on paper, the pessimistic(悲观的) messages you've been giving yourself, and then give optimistic answers. (“I still don't have a job.” vs “I have two interviews next week.”)
Reduce your stress
Relaxation techniques are wonderful moodlifters. These include deep breathing, stretching and visualizing, all of which sound plicated(复杂的) but aren't. One easy way to visualize: close your eyes and picture a favorite place, such as the beach. Another simple way to distress is to make a todo list. One reason for being in a bad mood is feeling you have no options. By taking control over certain areas, you realize you're not helpless. You can make changes in your mood and life.
Avoid things that won't improve your mood
TV may not help much: you need to increase your energy level and stimulate(刺激) your mind—something that the TV show “Neighbors” won't do. And before you reach for that piece of cake and coffee, think about how mood and food are linked. Sugar and caffeine contribute to depressed moods. The better choice? Research shows that carbohydrates, such as potatoes and pasta(面食), produce calming effects in people who have a desire for them.
【小题1】Which of the following may help us stop a bad mood?A．Doing nothing about it.B．Exercising and enjoying music.C．Writing down negative thoughts.D．Talking about it with neighbors.【小题2】Why is it suggested that you close your eyes and picture the beach?A．It helps remove bad mood.B．It brings us a new technique.C．It is not plicated to do so.D．It is an area to be easily controlled.【小题3】TV may not improve your mood because it .A．shows what happens around youB．does not energize youC．reminds you of eating and drinkingD．produces a calming effect【小题4】Which would be the best title for this passage?A．Energy Level and StressB．How to Beat a Bad MoodC．Bad Mood and Our LifeD．How to Control Your FeelingB
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(答案→)B
解析：
【小题1】文章建议人们采取一些办法驱走坏心情，排除A项。在第三个建议中可知把消极的想法写下来并用积极的回答来消除，故只写下是没用的排除C项。文章最后一段TV和邻居不能帮助，从第一、二两个建议可知选B项。
【小题1】 从第四个建议中可知通过一些放松技巧可以改善情绪，举例是告诉人们怎样放松。
【小题1】 从最后一段第一句可知电视帮不上忙。
【小题1】 全文可知从五个方面教人们怎样改善情绪，将坏心情赶走。故选B项。