There is one type of illness in the world that affects more people than anything else and

There is one type of illness in the world that affects more people than anything else and is very deadly. If untreated this illness could affect everything you do. What is this illness? Depression. Serious depression requires professional treatment. Self-induced depression is something each of us can change.
Everyone's circumstances are different, but the causes of self-induced depression are common: low self-esteem, hurtful thinking and a bad attitude.
So how can we change the way we think, feel, and cultivate a cheerful attitude?
First we must look at ourselves, truly and honestly examining our motives for what we wish to achieve. If you are dissatisfied because you feel you haven't or can't do anything, then one step is needed - to set goals.
Always start your goals relatively small and easy to attain. Think of them as sand; one grain may be insignificant but as a group they form the beach. Once you have set and attained small goals for yourself, move on to slightly larger, more challenging goals.
It takes more than just setting goals to be happy. It takes positive thinking. How can we attain this?
There are a number of factors that can make us think negatively and one of those is diet.
In my opinion, a person who eats a lot of take out and fast food is feeding their body junk. Start by eating better foods which give the body much NEEDED minerals. If your physical body is happy, it's much easier for your mental body or thinking ability to be happy.
Next, exercise. A half-hour a day is recommended for positive well being. Then think about good memories you had, or generally think of things that make you smile. Remember, everything you wear costs money but to wear a smile is free. A smile can be the difference between an average day and a great day.
If you follow these steps, positive change is inevitable.
【小题1】Which of the statements about depression is TRUE?A．Depression is a kind of illness that can’t be cured like some cancer.B．Depression can all be cured successfully by patients themselves.C．Those who suffer from depression feel dissatisfied with themselves.D．Those who suffer from depression live in similar circumstances.【小题2】According to the passage we can learn that .A．a practical goal can help people to achieve a sense of successB．we shouldn’t be satisfied with small goals that are insignificantC．we should avoid challenging goals that may lead to failureD．people can enjoy happiness only if they set reasonable goals【小题3】In order to achieve positive thinking a person should do these things EXCEPT .A．set challenging goalsB．eat healthier foodsC．exercise half an hour a dayD．always wear a smile【小题4】What’s the passage mainly about?A．To prove the argument that depression can be changed.B．To analyze the danger depression can bring to people.C．To introduce to readers how to keep positive thinking.D．To recommend some ways to deal with depression.C

(答案→)C 解析：文章主要介绍了几种处理压抑的方法。【小题1】C 推理题。根据文章第二段和四段可知很多压抑的人都会对自己做的事情不满意，自我评价不高，缺乏自信，故C正确。【小题2】A 推理题。根据文章第四段2,3行If you are dissatisfied because you feel you haven't or can't do anything, then one step is needed - to set goals.可知A正确。【小题3】A 细节题。根据文章倒数2,3段可知BCD都是很好的方法，A则没有提到。【小题4】D 主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了几种处理压抑的方法。

就是这个解释