考试吧—恩波：2008年12月英语四级预测试卷(三)

　　3. Quit Smoking

　　The jury is definitely in on this verdict. Ever since 1960 when the Surgeon General announced that smoking was harmful to your health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products that kill. Just recently, we’ve seen a surge in smoking in adolescents and teens. Could it be the Hollywood influence? It seems the stars in every movie of late smoke cigarettes. Beware. Warn your children of the false romance or “tough guy” stance of Hollywood smokers. Thought for the day: Give up just one cigarette…, then the next one.

　　4. Reduce Stress

　　Easier said than done, stress busters (压力消除器) come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie. Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting angry. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds…, then float on them.

　　5. Protect Yourself from Pollution

　　If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in highway fumes (烟气) and exercising near busy thoroughfares. Exercise outside when the smog-rating is low. Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. Plant lots of shrubbery in your yard. It’s a good deterrent for pollution and dirt from the street. Thought for the day: Smoke gets in your eyes…, and your mouth, and your nose and your lungs as do pollutants.

　　6. Wear Your Seat Belt

　　Statistics show that seat belts add-to longevity and help reduce potential injuries in car crashes. Thought for the day: Buckle down (认真做) and buckle up (扣紧).

　　7. Floss Your Teeth

　　Recent studies make a direct connection between longevity and teeth flossing (用洁牙线清洁牙缝). Nobody knows exactly why. Perhaps it’s because people who floss tend to be more health conscious than people who don’t? Thought for the day: Floss and be. your body’s boss.

　　8. Avoid Excessive Drinking

　　While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day(two for men) can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney, disease and cancer. Thought for the day: A jug of wine should last a long time.

　　9. Keep a Positive Mental Outlook

　　There’s a sure and undeniable connection between living well and healthfully and having a cheerful outlook on life. Thought for the day: You can’t be unhappy when you’re smiling or singing.

　　10. Control Your Own Destiny

　　The link between genetics and health is a powerful one. But just because one or both of your parents died young in ill health doesn’t mean you cannot counteract the genetic pool handed down to you. Thought for the day: Follow these basic tips for healthy living and you can better control your own destiny.