Retirement(退休)shouldbetimeofjoyandfreedom.However,fo...

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Retirement (退休) should be time of joy and freedom. However, for some people retirement comes with feelings of depression (沮喪), which makes life difficult for them.

Retirement is a major life change. Even good changes usually involve some kinds of loss. When you retire, you find yourself lacking whatever working used to provide. That could include, for example, 1. knowing you’re working for society, 2. getting admiration from your skills, 3. having “aha” moments when you solve problems, 4. having people to socialize with, and 5. simply having a place to go and a reason to get out of bed every day. For most people, there’s a financial loss, too. Also, retirement age is a time when a lot of people have to deal with losing their parents or having serious health problems of their own.

Because of all these, retirees are more likely to get depressed.

Depression is very harmful. First, depression can make physical health problems worse. Second, it takes a toll on relationships, because it can make people angry. Third, it’s hard to get much done when you’re depressed.

What can we do to overcome (克服) the feelings of depression? First, do all the things that help depression in general: drink enough water, exercise, talk to friends, have a hobby, laugh, and spend time in nature. If you feel depressed more often than not, it’s probably time to talk to a doctor about your feelings. Second, it’s important to keep busy and get out of the house when you can. Make specific plans with friends. Take a class Volunteer. Or just make sure you start each day with some kind of goal. Third, try to focus on what you’ve gained by retiring. Think about what you may have now that you wished you had before you were able to retire. For example, days that are less stressful, a chance to rest and take better care of your body, more time for your family and yourself. To write, to start a hobby and to learn something new are all new possibilities. Finally, tell your story. You’ve lived a long time and you become an oral historian each time you talk with someone about your experiences. You can also write in a journal or make a video recording of your memories. Telling your stories can help you look back on your life and career with a sense of wholeness and achievements.

32. People may find life very hard after they retire because of ___________.

A. freedom B. nervousness C. discouragement (losing heart) D. hard work

33. All the following can cause the retirees’ unpleasant feelings EXCEPT _______________.

A. they will suffer from financial loss

B. they have to support their parents

C. they may lose the reason to get up early

D. they may have fewer people to socialize with

34. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means ________________.

A. it makes people’s relationships unusual

B. it makes people’s relationships in peace

C. it makes people’s relationships in danger

D. it makes people stay in touch with each other.