Go walking. Walking is perfect and you can do it well anywhere. Simply walking and taking in the view is stress reducing. __2__. It makes room for new ideas to develop.

Appreciate nature. When we think of nature we think of getting into the countryside or forests，and that is great if you can. __3__ Actually，nature is everywhere. Find a park or a small patch(小块地)of green，or just stick your head out of the window! You have many ways to appreciate nature.

Listen to music. Many people listen to music to calm themselves down. Music actually lifts us out of ourselves. It can also draw our attention from boring and tiring things. __4__.

__5__. Certain activities like yoga and tai chi need quiet focus. They are perfect for active calming. They are good for the body，mind and spirit.

Try out some of these ways and you'll soon be practicing "moments of calm".

A. Do some activities.

B. But what if you are in the city?

C. Notice the animals around you.

D. It is a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.

E. Music is a way to express the way that they are feeling.

F. With enjoyable music even work can be "music to your ear".

G. You don't have to find a mountain to sit on，or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours.

【语篇解读】　考查方法类文章。本文主要讲述如何在日常生活中创造平静。

1. 【答案】　G　考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。根据空的内容"A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm. "可知，这儿说的是短短的几分钟就可以让心灵得到宁静。分析内容可知，指的是创造宁静的方法很简单。分析选项可知G项(你不必找一座山坐着，...)符合题意，故选G项。

2. 【答案】　D　考查对上下文的理解及推理判断能力。空前的关键词"stress