There is one type of illness in the world that affects more people than anything else and is very deadly.
If untreated this illness could affect everything you do. What is this illness? Depression. Serious
depression requires professional treatment. Self-induced depression is something each of us can change.
Everyone's circumstances are different, but the causes of self-induced depression are common: low
self-esteem, hurtful thinking and a bad attitude.
So how can we change the way we think, feel, and cultivate a cheerful attitude?
First we must look at ourselves, truly and honestly examining our motives for what we wish to achieve. If you are dissatisfied because you feel you haven't or can't do anything, then one step is needed - to set
goals.
Always start your goals relatively small and easy to attain. Think
of them as sand; one grain may be
insignificant but as a group they form the beach. Once you have set and attained small goals for yourself,
move on to slightly larger, more challenging goals.
It takes more than just setting goals to be happy. It takes positive thinking. How can we attain this?
There are a number of factors that can make us think negatively and one of those is diet.
In my opinion, a person who eats a lot of take out and fast food is feeding their body junk. Start by
eating better foods which give the body much NEEDED minerals. If your physical body is happy, it's
much easier for your mental body or "thinking ability" to be happy.
Next, exercise. A half-hour a day is recommended for positive well being. Then think about good
memories you had, or generally think of things that make you smile. Remember, everything you wear
costs money but to wear a smile is free. A smile can be the difference between an average day and a
great day.
If you follow these steps, positive change is inevitable.
1. Which of the statements about depression is TRUE?
A. Depression is a kind of illness that can’t be cured like some cancer.
B. Depression can all be cured successfully by patients themselves.
C. Those who suffer from depression feel dissatisfied with themselves.
D. Those who suffer from depr
ession live in similar circumstances.
2. According to the passage we can learn that ____________.
A. a practical goal can help people to achieve a sense of success
B. we shouldn't be satisfied with small goals that are insignificant
C. we should avoid challenging goals that may lead to failure
D. people can enjoy happiness only if they set reasonable goals
3. In order to achieve positive thinking a person should do these things EXCEPT____________.
A. set challenging goals
B. eat healthier foods
C. exercise half an hour a day
D. always wear a smile
4. What can we infer from the reading passage?
A. Those who can achieve small goals can surely achieve big ones.
B. Take out and fast food cannot provide people with enough minerals.
C. You can only exercise half an hour if you want to get rid of depression.
D. Smile is the cheapest thing compared to other possessions you have.
5. What's the passage mainly about?
A. To prove the argument that depression can be changed.
B. To analyze the danger depression can bring to people.
C. To introduce to readers how to keep positive thinking.
D. To recommend some ways to deal with depression.