2020届江苏省扬州市高三上学期期末考试英语试题

B. scientists are very strong in changing their minds C. people lose faith in those changeable scientists D. changes bring creativity and stability to science

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A Latin phrase beloved by every old-feshioncd British schoolmaster was mens sana in corpora sano—a healthy mind in a healthy body. Greater physical activity is associated with better mental, as well as physical, health. And it might also be linked to greater worker productivity, and thus faster economic growth. That is the conclusion of a new report from a European think tank — RAND.

The RAND study looks at different measures: absenteeism (when workers take time off for illness) and presenteeism (when they turn up for work but are less productive because of sickness). The latter measure was self-reported by employees, who were asked whether their work was negatively affected by health issues. The survey suggests that between 3 and 4.5 working days each year are lost as a consequence of workers being physically inactive. This is between 1.3% and 2% of annual working time. Most of this was down to presenteeism.

Another potential gain from improved fitness is reduced health-care costs. In America, where health care is often provided through employment-based systems, firms could benefit. RAND estimates that total American health savings could be $6bn a year by 2025. But the study,s authors conclude that if people met certain exercise targets, global GDP could be around 0.17-0.24% higher by 2050. Nothing to laugh at in a world of slowing growth.

How to encourage workers to become more active? Rewards are useful but only if they have conditions; giving all employees free gym membership does not seem to work. Another RAND Europe study examined an experiment in which workers were each given an Apple watch, payable in instalments （分期付款）at a discounted price—but only to those who agreed to have their physical activity monitored. Monthly repayments depended on how much exercise they took.

The problem is that many people are too optimistic about their health, ignoring the risks they face. This means

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that participation in workplace exercise plans tends to be low, around 7% in the sample studied by RAND. Firms are not the only ones that can encourage a healthier lifestyle; friends and families are likely to be more important But businesses can play a bigger role. If RAND is right, this may bring them financial benefits. Company taskmasters may yet grow fond of an adapted saying: mens sana in corporate sano. 66. What is the conclusion of the RAND report in Paragraph 1? A.Greater physical activity may be beneficial to economy. B.Physical health definitely results in mental health. C.Team sports open up opportunities of career building. D.Income affects the popularity of gym among workers 67.The measure of presenteeism indicates that___. A.recovery from sickness guarantees company time B.health conditions influence staff productivity C.physically active staff can increase working hours D.sick employees are supposed to take time off 68.Why does the writer list the figures in Paragraph 3? A.To highlight the urgency to reduce health-care cost. B.To predict the trend of global GDP by the year 2050. C.To clarify the benefit of improved fitness to economy. D.To warn against the slowing down of world finance.

69. Which method proves useful in making employees more active? A.Educating employees on the benefits of regular exercise. B.Offering employees fancy sports equipment free of charge. C.Monitoring employees’ physical activities every month.

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D.Rewarding exercise takers with reduced repayment.

70. The organization of the paragraphs is best illustrated as______.

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How to live with someone in chronic pain?

Do you know that 100 million people in the United States suffer with chronic（慢性的）pain? Living with someone in chronic pain can be demanding at times because the person doesn't feel well and wants your help to feel better. Yet you are powerless to do much about stopping their pain. As a result, much of the relationship can become focused on pain which is depressing for both of you. But people in pain need emotional support. They need to know that you understand their feelings. So, express it in your words and show it by your presence.

Now, realize, there is a fine line between helping and hurting when talking with people in chronic pain. You help by encourage pain free talk, by focusing on tfie positives of your relationship and other aspects of the person's life. Instead of asking, “How is your pain today?\ask, “How is your day going?\Then, focus on what is going right or is positive despite the pain. This isn't ignoring the reality of their pain, rather focusing away

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from the pain. Constant conversations about pain increase pain. The more attention you give pain, the more it multiplies pain.

The more you do things for the person in pain, the more likely they are to become disabled by their pain. For example, if your partner can move, get up or get their own drink, let them. Even if it takes a while to accomplish something, movement is good for chronic pain. The goal is not to do things they can do for themselves. Otherwise, you are enabling sick behavior. Therefore, encourage, but don't enable! You don’t want anyone's identity to be developed around the pain.

Remember, chronic pain has caused your partner to limit his behavior and not do the things he used to do. He is dealing with loss and has to find a new normal. Talk about what can be done to improve functioning despite the pain. You may have to get creative! Can you throw a ball to the grandkids sitting down? Maybe you can find a more comfortable position for closeness.

Finally, do all you can to help him remain social even though the pain may lead to a cancellation with friends now and then. When that happens, you are supposed to keep inviting him to gatherings as he wants to remain active and involved. The worse thing a person in pain can do is get separated from others. Not only will they become depressed but it is much easier to lose hope. And there is so much you can do to improve functioning and get on with your life.

In sum, chronic pain can cause relationship tension, but a focus on small things that turn down the volume on pain and improve your day to day functioning will help your relationships.

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