2023届高考英语二轮复习外刊阅读训练：怎么拥有健康的生活

23年高考英语外刊阅读理解训练——怎么拥有健康的生活 ——改编自Ways to improve physical and mental health The BBC TV programme "Easy Ways to Live Well" has explored several simple solutions that could help improve our wellbeing. The show has suggested several 'health hacks' which the presenters have tried and tested. One of which is sniffing peppermint to curb snacking because studies suggest that a strong smell can distract our brain from the food we're thinking about. Another tip is to turn our phone screens grey, which makes it less attractive to look at, reducing screen time. Recent research shows that smartphones increase stress levels and decrease productivity, so the program recommends trying this ‘dim’ idea to limit phone addiction. The program also found that taking a dip in freezing water each day helps to prepare the body for life stresses. On the other hand, forest bathing or immersing yourself in a woodland environment and breathing in fresh air can be very helpful in relieving stress. Other simple tips to help improve our lives include singing to reduce pain and fidgeting more to combat our sedentary lifestyles. Though any lifestyle changes can help enhance both mind and body, the specific strategy you choose ultimately depends on individual preference. In conclusion, there are straightforward solutions available to make psychological well-being and healthy habits more accessible. Incorporating these small lifestyle changes into our daily routines can help us attain physical and mental wellness, enabling us to feel our best every day. 【重点词汇】 1. programme [ˈprəʊɡræm] n. 程序，节目 2. explore [ɪkˈsplɔː(r)] v. 探索，探究 3. solution [səˈluːʃn] n. 解决方法，解答 4. wellbeing [ˈwelbiːɪŋ] n. 健康，幸福感 5. hack [hæk] n. 技巧，窍门 6. presenter [prɪˈzentə(r)] n. 主持人 7. sniff [snɪf] v. 嗅，闻 8. peppermint [ˈpepərmɪnt] n. 薄荷 9. curb [kɜːb] v. 控制，抑制 10. distract [dɪˈstrækt] v. 分散注意力 11. addiction [əˈdɪkʃn] n. 成瘾，上瘾 12. smartphone ['smɑrt.fəʊn] n. 智能手机 13. screen [skriːn] n. 屏幕 14. grey [ɡreɪ] adj. 灰色的 15. attract