A growing amount of research shows a pessimistic outlook can take a huge toll (损失) o

A growing amount of research shows a pessimistic outlook can take a huge toll （损失) o

n your health. This may be because pessimists are not as good as optimists at handling stress, which damages the immune system and causes other health problems, such as high blood pressure. Optimists go into situations with more confidence, so events seem less threatening and stressful. And in situations where stress is unavoidable, positive thinkers also have stronger coping methods. Looking at the bright side may also lead to a longer life. Researchers have found that those who were pessimists had a 19 percent increased risk of death. Studies of HIV patients also have found that the health of optimists doesn’t decline as rapidly.Fortunately, even a confirmed negativist (否定论者) can change. To start with, experts recommend using a trick called creative accounting. Keep a mental checklist of all the good things that happen to you. Simply focusing on the positive can boost (提升) your mood. You can also try to avoid upward comparison. There will always be someone prettier or wealthier, but constantly comparing yourself to them will leave you feeling down and envious (妒忌的).Finally, recognize how your mood affects your outlook. Optimists know that if they are in good spirits, their day-after-day experiences and interactions are more positive. So see if you can muster (鼓起，振起) a smile. The result might be a happier — and healthier — you.

(1) Which one is NOT true according to the passage？

A、Optimists are usually happier and healthier than pessimists.

B、Optimists have stronger coping methods than pessimists.

C、Pessimists have a 19 percent increased risk of death.

D、Pessimists are never feeling down and envious.

(2) How can a confirmed negativist change？

A、Keeping a mental checklist of all the good things that happen to you.

B、Simply focusing on the positive.

C、Trying to avoid upward comparison.

D、All of the above.

(3) According to the passage, the pessimistic outlook can directly lead to _______.

A、a huge toll on your wealth

B、bad immune system and other health problems, such as high blood pressure

C、having trouble in handling stress

D、going into situations with more confidence

(4) Which one is the most appropriate title for the passage？

A、Pessimistic Outlook Does Harm to Your Health.

B、Pessimists and Optimists.

C、How Can a Confirmed Negativist Change？

D、Outlook and Mood.

(5) Where can you most probably find this passage？

A、Sports Weekly.

B、Ladies’ Home Journal.

C、Business Circle.

D、Biographies.