How do we rid ourselves of the negative (消极的) thoughts and return to a place of peace and acceptance? Read on for some expert-guided tips.
First, don’t suppress (抑制) the negative thought. “Research shows that it’s important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse. ___36___ Then, select a positive thought or visual to engage with in place of the negative thought that you set free,” Dr. Carla Marie Manly, and author of Joy from Fear, tells She Knows.
Don’t forget to breathe. “Close your eyes and breathe in for a count of four; then breathe out slowly to the count of four. When worries and stress begin to rise, be kind to yourself. ___37___ A worried mind gets very calm when it’s focused on breathing rather than worrying,” says Manly.
___38___ “Just because you have a thought doesn’t mean it’s true. When you notice you’re being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively, take a step back and question the thought you’re having,” suggests Touroni. “___39___ Are you jumping to conclusions?”
Try a positive message mantra (咒语). When negative thoughts get a hold on you, Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you. “For example, your mantra might be, ‘All will be well. ___40___’ ” Manly suggests keeping a copy of your mantra in your wallet, on your mirror, and on your desk for a handy reminder during stressful moments.
A. Things will work out.
B. Think of a peaceful image instead.
C. Don’t believe everything you think.
D. And then pause to relax and breathe.
E. Is there any evidence to support this?
F. Can you trace back to where this all started?
G. Instead, notice the negative thought and then let it float away.
【答案】36. G 37. D 38. C 39. E 40. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种帮助摆脱消极想法的方式。
【36题详解】
根据本段标题“First, don’t suppress (抑制) the negative thought.（第一，不要压抑消极的想法。）”和上文“Research shows that it’s important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse.（研究表明，不要压抑消极的想法很重要，因为这只会让事情变得更糟。）”可知，我们需要做的是要去注意消极的想法。G项：Instead, notice the negative thought and then let it float away.（相反，注意消极的想法，然后让它飘走。）符合语境。故选G。
【37题详解】
根据本段小标题“Don’t forget to breathe.（别忘了呼吸。）”可知，本段内容与用呼吸来放松有关，D项中的“breathe”与标题呼应。D项：And then pause to relax and breathe.（然后停下来放松和呼吸。）符合语境。故选D。
【38题详解】
空处为段落小标题。根据下文““Just because you have a thought doesn’t mean it’s true. When you notice you’re being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively, take a step back and question the thought you’re having,” suggests Touroni.（“仅仅因为你有一个想法并不意味着它是真实的。当你注意到自己对自己太苛刻或想法很消极时，退后一步，质疑自己的想法，”托罗尼建议。）”可知，本段主要讲述要质疑自己的一些想法。C项：Don’t believe everything you think.（不要相信你所想的一切。）符合语境。故选C。
【39题详解】
根据上文中的“take a step back and question the thought you’re having（退后一步，质疑自己提出的想法。）”和下文“Are you jumping to conclusions?（你草率下结论了吗？）可知，空处提出是否有支撑的证据。 E项：Is there any evidence to support this?（有证据支持这一想法吗？）承接上文，符合语境。故选E。
【40题详解】
根据上文“When negative thoughts get a hold on you, Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you.（当消极的想法控制你时，Manly建议专注于积极的信息或能让你感到强大和平静的咒语。）和“All will be well（一切都会好起来的）”可知，空处说明所有的问题都将得到解决。A项：Things will work out.（事情将会解决的）承接上文，符合语境。故选A。
