Rae and Bruce Hostetler not only work very hard, they also relax just as well.Numerous vacations help the couple to maintain their health and emotional well­being­­and it’s no surprise to health care professionals.

“Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for people’s well­being and health. This can be accomplished through daily activities, such as exercise and meditation, but vacation is an important part of this as well, ” said primary care physician Natasha Withers from One Medical Group in New York. Withers lists a decreased risk of heart disease and improved reaction time as some of the benefits from taking some time off.“We also know that the mind is very powerful and can help with healing，so a rested，relaxed mind is able to help the body heal better, ” said Withers.

Psychologists confirm the value of vacations for the mind.“The impact that taking a vacation has on one’s mental health is great, ” said Francine Lederer, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles who specializes in stress and relationship management.“Most people have better life perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation，even if it is a 24­hour time­out.” The trips could be good for their health, good for their family and good for their businesses.

The online travel agency Expedia conducted a survey about vacation time in 2010, and according to their data the average American earned 18 vacation days—but only used 14 of them. France topped the list, with the average worker earning 37 vacation days and using all but two of them. Americans’ responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued, but that’s not always good for the individual, the family or the employer.

Psychologists have also found that people who don’t take enough time to relax may find it harder to relax in the future.“Without time and opportunity to do this，the nerve connections that produce feelings of calm and peacefulness become weaker, making it actually more difficult to shift into less­stressed states, ” Mulhern said.

B-16．How did the author introduce the topic of the text?

A
By making comparisons.

B
By giving an example.

C
By raising questions.

D
By providing data.

正确答案：B学生答案：B
老师点评：
答案解析：
推理判断题。根据第一段可知，文章通过Rae Hostetler和Bruce Hostetler夫妇的例子引出了文章的主题，故选B。

题型：单选题客观题分值2分难度：较难得分：2
17
阅读B-16题干中Passage One材料，完成本题。

B-17．According to Natasha Withers，vacations can________.

A
weaken reaction system

B
cure serious diseases

C
reduce the level of well­being

D
decrease the risk of heart disease

正确答案：D学生答案：D
老师点评：
答案解析：
推理判断题。根据文章第二段中的“Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for people’s well­being and health.”以及“but vacation is an important part of this as well” 可知，度假对人们的身体健康很重要。

题型：单选题客观题分值2分难度：较难得分：2
18
阅读B-16题干中Passage One材料，完成本题。

B-18．Expedia’s survey shows that Americans________.

A
dislike family gatherings

B
have the shortest vacation

C
enjoy as many vacations as the French

D
think much of spending long hours on the job

正确答案：D学生答案：D
老师点评：
答案解析：
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段最后一句中的“Americans’ responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued”可知，美国人很认同将大量时间花在工作上的做法。

题型：单选题客观题分值2分难度：较难得分：2
19
阅读B-16题干中Passage One材料，完成本题。

B-19．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A
One should never wait to relax.

B
Work and rest go against each other.

C
Time and opportunity wait for no man.

D
A relaxed mind determines everything.

正确答案：A学生答案：A
老师点评：
答案解析：
推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，如果没有时间和机会休息，时间久了会使得产生平静和安静的感情神经变得很弱，从而就更难产生让人放松的感觉了，由此可推知，选A。A项意为“我们要及时休息”。

题型：单选题客观题分值2分难度：较难得分：2
20
阅读B-16题干中Passage One材料，完成本题。

B-20．What is mainly talked about in the text?

A
Ways to relax in one’s free time.

B
The benefits of taking time off.

C
Different opinions on holidays.

D
The Hostetlers always on the go.

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