单选题 Workplace Health Tips
When you hear the words "workplace health", what do you think of? Your associations with this phrase are most likely negative: stress, eyestrain, muscle soreness. etc. In fact, over eighty percent of workers complain of some type of health problem related to their job. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some simple tips on how to alleviate a few of the most common workplace ailments.
Stress:
You've susceptible to stress no matter what you job is. It's one of the toughest conditions to beat, and it's also one of the most serious. The best thing you can do if you experience frequent or severe stress is talk to your supervisor. There may be ways to rearrange your schedule or adjust your responsibilities so that you don't feel so overwhelmed. During the milder onset of stress, take repeated deep breaths, which will help you to calm down and confront the situation.
Eyestrain:
In addition to causing damage to the eyes, spending too much time in front of the computer can lead to headaches. muscle soreness, and general irritability. To minimize these problems, remember to take regular breaks from your computer. Experts recommend looking away from the screen for at least 20 seconds every 20 minutes. Also, ensure that your computer screen is clean and well positioned.
General Discomfort:
For those of us with office jobs, we spend most of our day sitting down. Remember to stand up, walk around, or take a short break so often to keep your muscles from becoming too tight.
From: Alberto Martinez
To: Dawn Bojanic
Subject: Tips for improving workplace health
I just read a great article in Living Today Magazine on tips for improving workplace health. I think we should distribute it to the other managers and have them pass it along to their team members.
The information concerning computer monitors was particularly interesting. I often experience eyestrain and headaches, and the tips in the article seem like they could really help.
I have a copy of the article if you need one. Why don't you look it over and let me know what you think?
Thanks.

单选题 What is the main topic of the article?
A. The results of a survey on workplace health
B. Ways to relieve health problems at work
C. The health risks associated with stress
D. Technologies that improve workplace health
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 看到题目就可以推测正确答案。具有决定性意义的为第一段最后一句。
单选题 According to the article, what is the cause of general on-the-job discomfort?
A. A lack of movement
B. Poor monitor position
C. A busy schedule
D. Working overtime
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 解答此题只需看和职业病的三个项目中General Discount这一项就可以。最后一段第一句指出办公室职员成天坐着工作。
单选题 Which activity does the article NOT recommend?
A. Replacing old office equipment
B. Walking around during breaks
C. Dusting off computer monitors
D. Readjusting a busy schedule
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 选择文中没有提及的事项的问题,需要仔细地阅读文章,准确地找出选项所对应的线索。BCD在文中都有提及过。
单选题 Why did Mr. Martinez contact Ms. Bojanic?
A. To seek advice on a health problem
B. To order a subscription to a magazine
C. To ask for feedback on a proposal
D. To request a new computer monitor
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 在第一段第二句中,Martinez提议和其他部长及组员一起阅读这个文章。在最后一段最后一句中,Martinez请求Bojanic告知其对自己提案的想法。
单选题 What does Mr. Martinez say about himself?
A. He is applying for a managerial position
B. He might benefit from the article's advice
C. He suffers from the symptoms of stress
D. He recently had an article published
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 在第二段第二句中可知,Martinez提到自己也时常感到眼睛疲劳和头疼,觉得文章中的指数可能有帮助,故选B。