【答案】D

　　【解析】词义猜测题。因为冥想是宗教练习的一个重要元素。故选D。

　　42. The goal of meditation is ________. A. to clear the mind   B. to practice a religion C. to develop a technique  D. to carry out an experiment

　　【答案】A

　　【解析】细节理解题。由“meditation, the practice of concentrating and clearing the mind to bring the body into a state of peace,”可知选A。 43. What can we infer about meditation from the passage? A. It has two main types. B. It is practiced by many famous artists. C. Its benefits are not immediately obvious. D. Most people find it a very good way to relax. 

　　【答案】C

　　【解析】推理判断题。由“very few are able to maintain its practice over the long haul. In most cases, this is due to frustration over the inability to experience any dramatic, instantly recognizable effects. ”可知冥想的益处不是直接显著的。故选C。

　　44. According to the writer, what has attracted many Western people to meditation practices in recent years? A. Their improved understanding of foreign culture. B. The need to fill in their growing free time. C. Increasing employment instability. D. Migration from countries in which meditation is traditional.

　　【答案】C

　　【解析】细节理解题。由第二段“particularly in Western cultures, meditation tends to be a response to stress. With the world economy approaching meltdown and people worried about their job or their ability to keep their home,”可知，是职业不稳定性的日益增加，使冥想练习吸引了西方人。故选C。 45. Who is the probable audience for this article? A. Experienced meditation practitioners. B. People interested in starting to learn meditation. C. Buddhists and Hindus. D. People who are very religious.

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