1、It is, of course, unrealistic to think that we could ever eliminate human error. To err will always be human. However, this research gives us a better description of our failings and weaknesses, and a place to start in thinking about interventions and prescriptions to help us err less. This research
2、 also reminds us of our shared human weaknesses. We all tend to overestimate our abilities, to make impulsive decisions, and to fail to keep attention. This simple realization makes stupid mistakes seem, perhaps, a little less stupid and a little more human.Title: Why you make breathtakingly stupid
3、mistakes(71)_of the researchCompiling stories about stupid mistakes from some sources.Rating the stories on the factors like responsibilities, influences, etc.(72)_ how the subjects rate the stories.Types of stupid mistakesConfidence skilldisconnectionIt happens when confidence (73)_ skill. Eg: A ma
4、n rubbing lemon juice on his face robbed banks by (74)_his head in the sand like an ostrich ( 鸵鸟).The outcome may be just the (75)_ when we overestimate our skills.Impulsive actsWe cannot put our behavior under (76)_.Eg. Weiner disturbed women by sending blue texts and pictures, which put him at a d
5、isadvantage in mayoral primary.(77)_ of attentionThough viewed as the least stupid, it can be a deciding factor in may cases. Eg. Roy Riegels running the wrong way with a fumble (78)_ for Geogia Tech winning the game.Values of the researchProviding us with a clear image of our failings and weaknesse
6、s.Helping us err less though we are (79)_ to stay away from error.Enabling us to evaluate our abilities objectively, make rational decisions and always get (80)_.(二)How traffic affects our health When talking about traffic problems, we,Jso need to take into consideration the pollution that we are ex
7、posed to and the health problems traffic causes. Given below is an in-depth exposition on how traffic afftcts our health and what we can do to avoid some of these effects to live a longer and healthier life.Aches and Pains Driving in a slouched(无精打釆的)position puts pressure on your back and neck. Bac
8、k pain is often due to poor posture which can have a neu,nti e effect on your health. Your bad posture also puts stress on the joints of your elbows and knees, causing pain and tiredness to these areas of your body. When you are driving in traffic, you are constantly shifting between the accelerator
9、 and brake (in automatic transmission cars), and clutch, brake, and accelerator (in manual transmission cars). This constant shifting puts pressure and stress on your knees, causing knee-related problems and aches.What can you do? You can counteract these ill effect and posture problems by sitting u
10、pright and having a support for your lower back and neck. Adjust the position of your seat in such a way that you can drive at ease without any discomfort. The backrest of the seat should be straight up, and not pulled down too much. Respiratory(呼吸的)Problems Exposure to heavy traffic implies exposur
11、e to poisonous rases that are emitted by vehicles. It is believed that the transportation sector in the US is resporbible for a quarter of the countrys greenhouse gas emissions. Our lungs arc like sponges, soaking in everything that is breathed in by our respiratory system. The smoke coming out of t
12、he tailpipes of vehicles presents a serious threat to human health. Prolonged exposure to traffic emissions can cause,vious respiratory diseases including lung cancer. There are ways to avoid breathing in polluted air If you can, avoid driving in parts of your town with heavy traffic congestion. How
13、ever, if you find yourself driving through such areas, roll up your car windows to minimize exposure to harmflil gases. If you plan to go out for a walk or run, do it in a place where you get loads of fresh air. Eat foods that are rich in antioxidants(抗氧化剂),and exercise regularly so that your immune
14、 system is strong enough to fight off potential threats to your health. Travel and traffic are two things that are absolutely unavoidable,and that is why we should try to be as comfortable as possible, to be stress-free and illness-free!How traffic affects our healthPassage outlineSupporting details
15、Lead-inWhen it (71) to traffic problems, we should pay enouch attention to the pollution we are exposed to and the health problems that traffic causes.Problems(72) a Door Dosition when you are driving can affect your health badly in several ways such as back, neck, even the joints of your elbows and
16、 knees.Shifting posture constantly in the (73) of driving will put pressure and stress on your knees, causing aches and pains.SolutionsYou can sit upright and have a support for your lower back and neck, j You can make (74) to the position of your seat.You can (75) the backrest of vour seat and avoi
17、d pulling it down too much. RespiratoryIt is believed that the transportation sector is to (76) for a quarter greenhouse gas emissions in the US.Our lungs breathe in harmful elements in the smoke from vehicles, damaging our health seriously.Long exposure to dangerous pollutants from vehicles can cau
18、se various lung-related diseases, lung cancer (77).You should try to drive through the areas (78) from heavy traffic congestion.You must wind up your car windows to keep exposure, to harmfijl pollutants to the (79) You should choose a place where you get loads of fresh air to take a walk or have a r
19、un.You must attach (80) to your diet and regular exercise to fight off potential threats to your health. Conclusion t We should try to be stress-free and illness-free while driving or I traveling.(三)New research says 35 percent of child deaths worldwide are caused by hunger. The research comes from
20、poor or middle-income countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.Robert Black from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland is the lead writer of the research. He says more than 3. 5 million mothers and children under five die in poor countries each year because
21、 of hunger.He says about two million children die from underdevelopment, either before or after birth. Millions of others who survive face a lifetime of disabilities or early death and the effects are not just physical. Poor mental development also results from hunger as children grow. Then the cycl
22、e of poverty and hunger often continues for their children.Doctor Black says hungry children can have conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease as a result of hunger. He says the studies show that food programs need to place the greatest importance on the first two years of life. Hungry
23、children can suffer their whole-life damage from age two.It is high time their diets were improved. Diets should include foods rich in vitamin A and other vitamins and minerals. The researchers say early help such as this could reduce child deaths by 25%.This research has also faced some criticism. A medical aid group says the researchers underestimate (低估) the number of child deat
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