The
trip you take to work doesn’t help, either. The stress slows down the speed
with which signals travel between neurons
(神经细胞),
making inspirations less likely to occur. And while we all should read a lot
about what’s going on in the world, it would not make you feel good for sure,
so put that news website or newspaper aside until after the day’s work is done.
So what would our mornings look
like if we wanted to start them with a full capacity for creative problem
solving? We’d set the alarm a few minutes ea
rly and lie awake in bed,
following our thoughts where they lead. We’d stand a little longer under the
warm water of the shower, stopping thinking about tasks in favor of a few more
minutes of relaxation. We’d take some deep breaths on our way to work, instead
of complaining about heavy traffic. And once in the office—after we get a cup
of coffee—we’d click on links not to the news of the day but to the funniest
videos the web has to offer.
67. According to the author, we are more
creative when we are _______.
A. focused
B. relaxed
C. awake
D. busy
68. What does the author imply about
newspapers?
A. They are solution providers.
B. They are a source of inspiration.
C. They are normally full of bad news.
D. They are more educational than websites.
69. By “tune into your wandering mind” (in Para. 2), the author means “_______”.
A. wander into the wild
B.
listen to a beautiful tune
C.
switch to the traffic channel
D.
stop concentrating on anything
70. The author writes the last paragraph in
order to _______.
A.
offer practical suggestions
B. summarize past experiences
C.
advocate diverse ways of life
D. establish a routine for the future