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Stress Level Tied to Education Level

People with less education suffer fewer stressful days, according to report in the current issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.

However, the study also found that when less-educated people did suffer stress it was more severe and had a larger impact on their health.

Front this, researchers have concluded that the day-to-day factors that cause are not random. Where you are in society determines the kinds of problems that you have each day, and how well you will cope with them.

The research team interviewed a national sample of 1,031 adults daily for eight days about their stress level and health. People without a high school diploma (毕业文凭) reported stress on 30 percent of the study days, people with a high school degree reported stress 38 percent of the time, and people with college degrees reported stress 44 percent to the time.

“Less advantaged people are less healthy on daily basis and are more likely to have downward turns in their health,” lead researcher DR. Joseph Grzywacz, of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, said in a prepared statement. “The downward turns in health were connected with daily stressors and the effect of daily stressors on their health is much more devastating (毁灭性的) for the less advantaged,” Grzywacz suggested follow-up research to determine why less-educated people report fewer days of stress when it is known their stress in more acute and chronic.

“If something happens every day, maybe it’s no seen as a stressor” Grzywacz says. “Maybe it is just life”

26.Stress level is closely related to           .

       A.family size       B.social status      C.body weight     D.work experience

27.The 1,301, adults were interviewed           .

       A.on a daily basis for 8 days      B.during one of eight days

       C.all by Grzywacz      D.in groups

28.Which group reported the biggest number of stressful days?

       A.People without any education.       B.People without high school degrees.

       C.People with high school degrees.    D.People with college degrees.

29.The less advantaged people are, the greater           .

       A.the impact off stress on their health is

       B.the effect off education on their health is      

       C.the level of their education is

       D.the degree of their health concern is

30.Less-educated people report fewer days of stress possibly because          .

       A.they don’t want to tell the truth

       B.they don’t want to face the truth

       C.stress is to common a factor in their lives

       D.their stress is more acute

【小题1】B

【小题2】A

【小题3】D

【小题4】A

【小题5】C

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  British male drivers waste nearly six million hours a year lost on the road because they are not ready to ask for directions.

  Men who are lost wait an average of 20 minutes before giving up and asking for directions, while women only wait 10 minutes before seeking help, according to a study from Royal Automobile Club Direct Insurance.

  Men even stand a “nogging(唠叨)period” of around 10 minutes from their partner before throwing in the towel and stopping to ask the way, the poll(民意测试)showed.

  Based on responses from 2000 adults, the survey also showed:

  Some 64 percent of couples admitted to having arguments over getting lost on the road.

  Only 27 percent of couples plan their journeys before getting off.

  Just 36 percent of couples rely on landmarks and road signs of find their destination.

  One in four couples still write down basic directions on a bit of scrap paper.

  RAC Direct Insurance product manager Craig Martin said awareness of the problem could improve driving standards.

  “The anxiety, increased stress level and road rage that can be caused by getting lost are unnecessary distractions on today’s busy roads when motorists need to be alert and able to concentrate,” Martin said.

  “These problems can easily be avoided if motorists just take a bit more time to plan their journeys,” he added.

  Martin said new equipment is being fixed in cars.Such as satellite navigation systems is now being used by about one in five drivers.

(1)

Which of the following won’t help the drivers to solve the problem of wasting too much time when lost on the road?

[  ]

A.

To ask for directions on realizing their being lost.

B.

To make a good plan before starting their journey.

C.

To bear their partners’ complaints.

D.

To seek help as soon as possible.

(2)

The poll showed that the majority of couples ________.

[  ]

A.

argued over the problem of losing their way

B.

waited for help from the police when lost

C.

regretted not planning their journey well

D.

realized that they should not stop to ask the way

(3)

“Distractions” in the last paragraph but two refer to ________.

[  ]

A.

things that take people’s attention away from what they are doing

B.

problems that people can’t escape

C.

feelings that may help draw people’s attention

D.

results which getting lost may lead to

(4)

The report of the study from RAC Direct Insurance is meant to ________.

[  ]

A.

get more drivers to fix satellite navigation systems in their cars

B.

get drivers to make a good plan of their journeys before getting off

C.

give advice to drivers on how to avoid getting lost or wasting too much time finding the way when lost

D.

get drivers to write down directions more clearly

Doreen Sykora is now a junior at McGill University. She had a difficult time when she first began college. She said, “I was always well prepared for my examinations. But when I go into class to take the exam, I would fall apart. I could just blank out because of nervousness and fear.” Hitoshi Sakamoto, an anthropology(人类学) student at Temple University in Tokyo reports similar experiences.

These two young students were experiencing something called test anxiety. Because a student worries and is stressed(加压力于) about a test, his or her mind does not work as well as it usually does. The student cannot write or think clearly because of the severe tension and nervousness.

Now there are special university courses to help students. In these courses, advisors and psychologists try to help students by teaching them to manage test anxiety. Such a course helps students learn to live with stress and not fail because of it. First students take a practice test to measure their worry level. If the tests show that their stress level is high, the students can take a short course to manage the fear. These courses teach students how to relax their bodies. They get training to become calm in very tense situations. By controlling their nervousness, they can let their minds work more easily. Learned information then comes out without difficulty on a test.

Doreen Sykora saw immediate results after taking such a course. She now has enthusiasm about the relaxation methods. “Mostly, what I do is imagine myself in a very calm place. Then I imagine myself picking up a pencil. I move slowly and carefully. I breathe easily and let all the tension out. With each breath, more worry leaves me. It really works too. My grades have improved greatly! I’m really doing well at McGill now. This relaxation method works not only on examinations, but it has improved the rest of my life as well.”

For Hitoshi in Tokyo, the results were much the same. He is enjoying school a lot more and learning more.

What is the similarity between Doreen Sykora and Hitoshi Sakamoto?

A. They are students from the same university.

B. They failed in all the examinations.

C. They both had experiences of test anxiety.

D. They both had the same poor studying habits.

The phrase “blank out” in Paragraph 1 refers to “_______.”

A. lose interest in the exam           B. refuse to take the exam

C. get an extra paper                  D. be unable to think clearly

What’s the purpose of some special university student-help courses?

A. To help students to reduce test anxiety.   

B. To show a stress level experienced by students.

C. To learn more knowledge about test anxiety.

D. To have a better understanding of test anxiety.


People with less education suffer fewer stressful days, according to a report in the current issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.
However, the study also found that when less-educated people did suffer stress it was more severe and had a stronger effect on their health.
From this, researchers have concluded that the day-to-day factors that cause stress are regular. Where you are in society determines the kinds of problems that you have each day, and how well you will cope with them.
The research team interviewed a national sample of 1, 031 adults daily for eight days about their stress level and health. People without a high school diploma reported stress on 30 percent of the study days, people with a high school degree reported stress 38 percent of the time, and people with college degrees reported stress 44 percent of the time.
“Less advantaged people are less healthy on a daily basis and are more likely to have downward turns in their health.” leading researcher, Dr. Joseph Grzywacz of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, said in a prepared statement. “The downward turns in health were connected with daily stressors (紧张刺激物), and the effect of daily stressors on their health is much more damaging for the less advantaged. ”
“If something happens every day, maybe it’s not seen as a stressor.” Grzywacz says. “Maybe it is just life.”
57.Stress level is closely related to_______.
A. family size   B. work experience     C. body weight       D. social position    
58.Which group reported the biggest number of stressful days?
A. People without any education.   B. People without high school degrees.
C. People with high school degrees.        D. People with college degrees.
59.The less advantaged people are, the greater_______.
A. the effect of stress on their health is B. the degree of their health concern is
C. the level of their education is     D. the effect of education on their health is
60.Less-educated people report fewer days of stress possibly because_______.
A. they don’t want to tell truth       
B. they don’t want to face the truth
C. stress is too common a factor in their life     
D. their stress is much greater   

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1. Many students feel stressed around big moments in their lives like during final exams or when applying to college. Stress can be a pretty dangerous thing, because it can cause you to become sick.. Here are some ways to cope with stress:

Laugh   Laughter is really one of the best medicines. When things get stressful, do things that make you laugh. Watch a funny movie. 2.  Chat with friends and family.

Take a Deep Breath  Breathing is a great way to reduce your stress. Taking deep breaths or doing breathing exercises may seem silly, but it do help you relax and clear up your mind.

Plan Ahead  Most students tend to study hard when test time comes close or do their homework right before it is due. However, having a plan will do a lot to decrease your stress.  3.   

Sleep  Sleep is another great tool in reducing stress. 4. You should be getting at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night. As you know, a lack of sleep can be bad for your health.

Learn to Say “No”   5. So there are times when it is okay to say “no” to the requests of friends, families and teachers. If it is going to add too much to your stress level, just say so.

A.There are a lot of ways to deal with stress.

B.Sometimes life gets pretty stressful.

C.Read an interesting book.

D.Some stress comes from doing everything you’re asked to do.

E. It is essential that we allow our bodies to recover from daily stress.

F. Give yourself the appropriate amount of time to complete tasks, and break those tasks down into manageable portions.

G. You can lose yourself for a while in the music.

 

Below is some advice on how to prevent colds and flu.

8 Ways to Avoid Colds and Flu

1. Wash your hands and wash them often

The US Naval Health Research Center conducted a study of 40,000 volunteers who were ordered to wash their hands five times a day. The volunteers cut their incidence of flu by 45 percent.

2. Wash your hands twice every time you wash them

Researchers at Columbia University found one hand washing had little effect, even when using antibacterial soap. So wash twice if you’re serious about preventing colds.

3. Change your toothbrush every three months

You think your toothbrush gets your teeth clean — and it does. But once you’ve finished brushing, it can be a breeding ground for germs. Most dentists recommend you change your brush every two or three months. It’s also a good idea to replace it after you’ve had a cold or flu.

4. Sneeze and cough into your arm or tissue (纸巾)

Whoever taught us to cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze got it wrong. That just puts the germs right on our hands, where you can spread them to objects — and other people. Instead, put your arm over your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough if a tissue isn’t handy. It’s pretty rare that you shake someone’s arm, after all.

5. Stop blaming yourself when things go wrong

Believe it or not, blaming yourself makes you more likely to catch a cold! Researchers found that even those who had control over their work were more likely to begin sneezing if they lacked confidence or tended to blame themselves when things went wrong. Such attitudes make people more stressed on the job, and stress, as you know, can challenge your immune system.

6. Once a day, sit in a quiet, dim room, close your eyes, and focus on one word

Meditate (冥想). It is a proven way to reduce stress. Studies have shown that stress weakens your immune system. In fact, people with high stress levels have up to twice the number of colds as non-stressed people.

7. Get moving

Ride a bike, join a dance class, or go for a walk. A study found that older women who did 45 minutes of gentle exercise, five times a week for a year, were up to three times less likely to get a cold than women who took little exercise. The researchers found that the exercisers’ immune system was strongest in the last three months of the study.

8. Leave the windows in your house open a crack

You don’t have to keep all of them open, but one or two in the rooms in which you spend the most time. This is particularly important if you live in a newer home, where fresh circulating air has been the victim of energy efficiency. A bit of fresh air will do wonders for chasing out germs.

 

1.To prevent yourself from getting colds, you should wash your hands____.

  A. twice every hour                                        B. twice every time

  C. five times every hour                                  D. five times every time

2.When you cough or sneeze, you should ____.

A. put your hands over your mouth

B. avoid shaking hands with other people

C. cover your mouth with your arm or a tissue

D. keep away from other people

3.Your immune system will be weakened if ____.

  A. your stress level is high

  B. your room is not bright

C. you have control over your work

  D. you do not exercise for 45 minutes every day

4.If you live in a new house, it is particularly important to ____.

  A. leave all the windows open a crack

  B. leave only one or two windows open to save energy

  C. keep one or two windows open in the rooms where you spend the most time

  D. keep all the doors and windows open to let in more fresh air when you are at home

 

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