第三部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给

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第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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Negative self talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress．Because of this，developing more positive self talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life．You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind 一which will help with positive self talk一by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life．You can get that by adding some elements to your life．

Listening to music that not only has a soothing melody，but an uplifting message，can be great for developing positive self talk．Have you ever had a song “stuck in your head” for a few hours or days，the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind?’’ If those lyrics were positive and inspirational，that would be a good thing. It’s a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints，criticisms of self-limiting thoughts，or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.

Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts，you can find yourself thinking of new can-do concepts when times get tough．

One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep．Do your friends uplift you，or bring you down? Are they critical，or complementary? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up，wisdom when you’re lost，and positive regard. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights，and see your strengths even when you don’t always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel，and if they’re less than supportive，start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friend.

In addition，positive affirmations （肯定） can certainly change your self talk from negative to positive．Now，why not begin working positive affirmations into your life in some creative ways?

56．How many ways does the author suggest to maintain a positive frame of mind?

A．3．         B．4．         C．5．         D．6．

57．If you have something “stuck in your head”. you probably ______.

A．keep singing the same song for a long time 

B．keep thinking of this thing all the time

C．regard the lyrics of a song as positive        

D．are developing positive self-talk

58．According to the passage，your best company should be those who ___.

A．uplift you or bring you down                  B．provide fun when you’re down

C．encourage you to do things even better          D．are less than supportive

59．What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph?

A．How negative self talk influences a person．   

B．How positive self talk reduces stress in one’s life．

C．Some great ways of making great friends．   

D．Some creative ways of practicing affirmation．