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河北省衡水市2024年中考第二次模拟考试英语试卷
A Pathway(路径) to Meaning in Life
When it comes to a meaningful life, we might think of love, happiness and health. A life filled with meaning is what most of us want for ourselves. Then, what makes a meaningful life?
Many researchers agree that a meaningful life comes down to three factors(因素): having long—term goals, believing that one's life matters, and feeling that one's life fit s together and"makes sense".
But we believe there is more to consider. Sometimes life enables us to experience small moments of beauty. When people are open to appreciating(欣赏) such experiences, these moments may improve how they see their own life. We call this experiential appreciation(EA). EA is about the person feeling connected to events and being able to appreciate the value within the connection. It shows the discovery of and admiration for life's beauty.
We recently set out to better understand EA in studies. We were interested in whether EA was also tied to general judgment of meaning in life. If so, it could be a factor for meaningfulness.
In the first study, we had people rate (评估) their support for different methods of reducing stress. We found that people who managed stress by focusing on their appreciation for life's beauty also reported experiencing life as highly meaningful.
In the next study, we asked people to rate the degree to which they agreed with various statements, such as"I appreciate the beauty of life"and"I appreciate little things in life, "as well as other statements that related to the three factors and a general sense of meaning in life. Our results showed that the more people reported that they were"appreciating life"and its many experiences, the more they felt their life was valuable.
In the following studies, we further looked at the connection between EA and meaningfulness. For example, we found that people who were asked to look back on the most meaningful event of the past week generally reported high EA in those moments.
All the result s proved our theory(假设) true. But putting it into practice can be difficult. Our fast—paced lifestyles fill the day with goals. We try to get the highest output both at work and in spare time. This focus on future outcomes makes it all too easy to miss what is happening right now. We should slow down and let life surprise us.
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____ Do you often travel to many places recommended (推荐) on social media without wanting to visit them but arrive at a place and take photos to post them? Then, this turns into online likes, improving the attention. economy (经济). Scientists show the rise of this economy is due to that we may spend hours a day on. our phones and read pop-up content (内容) instead of actively looking for certain content. Platforms (平台) send ads for catching our eyes. But please remember things happening in unknown, corners are fun, but they shouldn't be more important than the present moment. Sitting properly at Your Desk Do you really know how to sit at the table correctly? Poor position can lead to back pain. neck pain, and so on. Our shoulders play a key role in keeping a good position. Normally, all of our weight falls forward, putting pressure on our spine (脊椎). Our back muscles (肌肉) must work hard to keep us upright. That's why. we need to pull our shoulders back. So the weight of our arms is behind the spine, the muscles in the back and neck don't have to work as hard. If your arms are not supported (支撑), they will pull your neck and shoulders. Scientists suggest your chair should have armrests to support your elbows. Using Sunscrcen Correctly Many people wear sunscreen in the summer. This protects our skin from sunburn and guards against UV light (紫外线) at once after, you apply (涂) it. However, it takes about 10 minutes for the protection to become stable (稳定) Experts think you should put on sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. In addition, don't mix two brands of sunscreen. They may not work well together. And it may be wise to reapply it when it's needed. You can do it after sweating or swimming in water. |
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