雅思口语必备材料：Relaxation

　　When was the last time you spent a quiet moment just doing nothing - just sitting and looking at the sea, or watching the wind blowing the tree limbs, or waves rippling on a pond, a flickering candle or children playing in the park?

　　Ralph Marston

　　Have a variety of interests. These interests relax the mind and lessen tension on the nervous system. People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest.

　　George Matthew Allen

　　If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.

　　Herodotus

　　No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, youd be more productive.

　　Dr. Joyce Brothers

　　Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

　　Ovid

　　Listen to soothing music. Pick some relaxing music devoid of lyrics. It could be sounds of ocean waves, or birds singing. Relaxation tapes or CDs can be found at most drug stores or big box consumer stores.

　　Byron Pulsifer

　　If you were to take one week and calculate your percentage for: Time spent relaxing;

　　what would your ratio be? Would you say you had a balanced life?

　　Catherine Pulsifer

　　Put duties aside at least an hour before bed and perform soothing, quiet activities that will help you relax.

　　Dianne Hales