单选题
During a state of deep relaxation, several physiological changes take place in the body: the body"s oxygen consumption is reduced; the heart beat decreases; muscle tension and sweating ease, and there is decreased sympathetic (交感的) nervous system activity. This restful state not only allows the body to repair and restore itself; but. it has a calming effect on the consciousness.
How to achieve this state of relaxation, however, is a matter of opinion, and in some medical circles, a matter of controversy. A recent report by Dr. David Holmes of the University of Kansas in the journal "American psychologist" said that simple sitting in an armchair has just as many beneficial characteristics for the body as meditation (沉思) does. Researchers of other relaxation techniques disagree. These experts believe that more structured techniques, such as meditation, lead to a condition of deep relaxation.
The debate goes on, but one thing appears to be clear: the relaxation response can be reached by a number of methods, and the methods themselves are not as important as
getting there
. One day, one method may work best; on another day, an alternative method may be more appropriate. Once you are aware of all the methods, you can find the one that works best for you.
Some of the relaxation techniques are meditation, autoanalysis (自我心理分析) and progressive muscle relaxation response. More than just sitting quietly in a chair, they have the added benefit of structure and discipline, and for these reasons appear to be more effective for most individuals.
单选题
The passage indicates that a state of deep relaxation is not only good for one"s body, but also beneficial to ______.
【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[解析] 根据文章第一段最后一句“This restful state not only allows the body to repair and restore itself, but it has a calming effect on the consciousness. ”可知，深度放松的状态不仅能修复身体，而且对人的意识起到镇静作用。而A、C、D选项的内容均是body的一部分。故选B。
单选题
People seem to agree that ______.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 根据文章第三段第一句“The debate goes on, but one thing appears to be clear: the relaxation response can be reached by a number of methods...”可知，虽然人们对如何达到放松状态有争议，但有一点似乎是清楚的：可以通过多种方法来达到放松状态。故选C。
单选题
In the third paragraph, the phrase "getting there" most probably means ______.
【正确答案】
C
【答案解析】[解析] 根据文章第三段第一句“...the relaxation: response can be reached by a number of methods, and the methods themselves are not as important as getting there. ”可知，有多少方法达到放松状态并不重要，重要的是能够达到放松状态。所以，getting there意为“达到放松状态”。故选C。
单选题
As far as relaxation is concerned, the author indicates that ______.