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ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response. It 41 reactions you have to soft voices or soothing
sounds such as whispering, tapping, scratching etc. 42 , if a person starts feeling relaxed at the sound of pages in a
book turning, they are experiencing ASMR. The feeling starts in the back of your head, and travels down through your
spine into your limbs.
43 there isn’t any relevant scientific data about ASMR to support medical claims, it is currentlybeing used by many
people to battle anxiety and sleeping disorders. It is also believed that listening to ASMR videos has a positive 44 on
studying. More relaxed and focused, listeners are able to perform much better in various creative tasks.
ASMR experience is 45 to each person. Different people may prefer different sounds to trigger the feeling
and relax. From the sound of tapping to the sound of cutting hair, there are thousands of possible triggers to choose from.
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Even if you have not been diagnosed with a mental illness, day-to-day stresses can easily drain your life of
fulfillment and contentment. Fortunately, the scientific field of so-called “positive psychology” has provided countless
techniques to boost your mood.
But how do we find the time to apply them to our daily lives? Sandi Mann, a clinical psychologist at the University
of Central Lancashire, offers one solution. As she outlines in her book, Ten Minutes to Happiness, her program takes the
form of a daily journal, to be completed in five parts: what experiences, however mundane, gave you pleasure, what
praise and feedback did you receive, what were your achievements, what made you feel grateful, and how did you express
kindness.
The program builds on a vast amount of scientific research showing that taking a little time to reappraise your day
in these ways can slowly shift your mindset so that you eventually find more happiness in your life. When we feel low,
it can be easy to overlook the things that are going right, and keeping this journal brings them to the forefront of your
attention.
Mann stresses that the benefits do not just come from the immediate lift as you write the entries; re-reading your
previous entries can help you cope with difficult situations in the future too. Due to our “associative” memory, a dark
mood – caused by one bad event – may lead you to remember other sources of stress and unhappiness. Whenever that
happens, leafing through the pages of your journal may help you to break out of that ruminative spiral.
The last point builds on recent research into the power of kindness. Various studies have found that selfless acts not
only increase the well-being of those around you, they consistently boost your own mood too. Spending a bit of money
to help a stranger, for instance, makes you far happier than using the same cash to treat yourself.
A 10-minute review of your day can’t work miracles, of course, and Mann stresses that anyone who suspects they
may suffer from depression should still see doctors for professional medical care. But for those who generally feel low
and stressed, without severe clinical symptoms, this might just help put you back on the right path.
46 What is the main idea of the passage?
Depression is not the end of the world. A daily routine can boost your happiness.
Your inner voice leads you to a bright future. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes.
47 According to Mann, which of the following is NOT one of the things people should review?
Their friends’achievements. Their kindness to friends.
The praise they received. The source of their pleasure.
48 What does the word “ruminative” in the fourth paragraph mean?
Working hard. Passing quickly. Changing constantly. Thinking deeply.
49 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?
When we feel low, we tend to forget things.
The effects of a kind act have been confirmed.
Mann’s program is put forward based on her experiences.
The more money you save, the more achievements you have.
50 What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
The author of the passage suffers from depression.
Mann’s suggestion may not solve all the emotional problems.
Too many people who feel stressed rely on medical care.
Some doctors questioned the effectiveness of Mann’s program.