Passage Three
During a state of deep relaxation, several physiological changes take place in the body: the body's oxygen consumption is reduced; the heart beat decreases; muscle tension and sweating ease, and there is decreased sympathetic nervous system activity. [32]This restful state not only allows the body to repair and restore itself, but it has a calming effect on the consciousness. How to achieve this state of relaxation, however, is a matter of opinion. [33]A recent report by Dr. David Holmes of the University of Kansas in the journal American Psychologist said that simply sitting in an armchair has just as many beneficial characteristics for the body as meditation does. Researchers of other relaxation techniques disagree. [34]These experts believe that more structured techniques, such as meditation, lead to a condition of deep relaxation. The debate goes on, but one thing appears to be clear: the relaxation response can be reached by a number of methods, and the methods themselves are not as important as getting there. One day, one method may work best; on another day, an alternative method may be more appropriate. [35]Once you are aware of all the methods, you can find the one that works best for you. Some of the relaxation techniques are meditation, self-analysis and progressive muscle relaxation. Although these techniques may not, in the end, produce more of a relaxation response than just sitting quietly in a chair, [35]they have the added benefit of structure and discipline, and for these reasons appear to be more effective for most individuals.

Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.
32. What will happen when a person is in a state of deep "relaxation"?
正确答案：D
解析：细节题。短文列举了relaxation给身体带来的一系列变化，然后总结说：“这种放松状态……还能对意识起到镇定的效果。”因此D为答案。
33. What did Dr. David Holmes say about "relaxation" in American Psychologist?
正确答案：C
解析：细节题。短文提到，堪萨斯州大学的Dr. David Holmes最近在发表于American Psychologist上的一篇报告中说：“仅仅坐在扶手椅上就能得到无异于冥想给人体带来的益处。”A是说话者自己的观点；B利用characteristics作干扰；而D在文中并未提及。
34. What do the opponents of Dr. David Holmes believe?
正确答案：A
解析：细节题。Dr. David Holmes的观点出现，听到了其他研究者disagree，则应留意听他们所持的相反观点。A是原文的同义表达。
35. What does the speaker think of "relaxation techniques" such as meditation?
正确答案：B
解析：推断题。结尾处speaker指出：一旦你知道这些方法，就总会找到适合自己的锻炼方法；而且这些方法在身体组织和身心锻炼方面更有益处，所以对于大多数人而言更为有益。由此推断B正确。A、C在文中均未提及；D与原文相悖。