河北省保定市高阳中学2014-2015学年高二上学期第四次周练 英语试卷
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。
I was in Chinatown when I observed some elderly men just sitting around.They all__1__well.When they sat in a row，wearing decent(体面的)clothing，they__2__chatted with their neighbors while most times they just stared at passersby.They__3__me of the pigeons(鸽子)that perch(栖息)on a fence happily.They seemed，like they were just passing time.At least they were__4__doing nothing.
To do nothing is a(n)__5__.It allows us to slow down.It's__6__and it improves health and reduces the chances for heart disease too!
However，don't confuse it with having nothing to do.Some people just__7__because they have nothing to do and have no idea what to do.The only other thing that__8__itself to behave like this is a headless chicken，wandering around without aim.
There is a difference between doing nothing and having nothing to do.One is done__9__while the other is a product of consequence.If you find yourself wandering__10__，it's time to rest.Wandering around，feeling anxious and__11__is a sign of burnout(倦怠)．It could be from work，studies，and even arguments with a loved one.If your__12__an mood is not controlled，you might get depressed.Take a(n)__13__；give yourself a chance to be like a pigeon just perching somewhere.
If you need__14__on how to do this，you may consult any of the old men sitting in Chinatown.You may be invited to hang out with them.If not，pick up a__15__hobby，which can help you find a new world.
1. A.competed B．performed C．dressed D．studied
2. A.always B．sometimes C．never D．often
3. A.informed B．warned C．told D．reminded
4. A.happy B．careful C．serious D．attractive
5. A.art B．disaster C．joke D．challenge
