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资料：Poor health is not only damaging to employees, it is detrimental to businesses." Corporations pay a heavy cost for stress-related illnesses, such as hypertension, gastrointestinal problems, and substance abuse." says Rubin.

"Up to 90% of all doctor visits in the United States are for stress-related illnesses, "according to Dr. Mehet Oz of the Dr. Oz Show.

Chronic stress has a variety of negative side effects such as weight gain, lower immune system, increased risk of disease, and fatigue. Employers should encourage employees to reduce stress levels and improve their overall health.

The first step is to educate employees on health topics. Provide reading materials or offer seminars. People can't make positive changes if they don't know what to change.

Once employees know about health topics such as stress, exercising, and healthy eating. start a health related competition such as the Biggest Loser. This offers employees motivation and a support system. If the entire office is involved, employees will be more likely to accomplish their goals.

To help employees make positive lifestyle changes, have a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator and microwave to prepare healthy amounts of exercise throughout the day are beneficial.

According to Dr. Oz, "Exercise releases serotonin and dopamine. the feel-good hormones that become blocked during stress. Walking stairs is a great workout. One study showed that walking stairs 7 minutes a day reduces the risk of heart disease by two-thirds."

If possible, offer a company discount on gym memberships. This will encourage to make positive choices outside of the office and to exercise regularly.

What can be inferred from these paragraphs?

A.It is helpful to the company if the employers can lay off employees with health issues
B.Company discount on gym memberships will surely improve employees’ frequency of exercise
C.Most Americans have suffered from stress-related illnesses
D.To make sure that the employees are aware of the importance of physical and mental health is essential to promote good health in a company

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答案： D

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【关键词】inferred; these paragraphs

【主题句】第2自然段Up to 90% of all doctor visits in the United States are for stress-related illnesses. 在美国，多达90%的医生访问是与压力相关的疾病。

第3自然段Employers should encourage employees to reduce stress levels and improve their overall health. 雇主应该鼓励员工降低压力水平，提高他们的整体健康水平。

第8自然段If possible, offer a company discount on gym memberships. This will encourage to make positive choices outside of the office and to exercise regularly.如果可能的话，在健身房会员资格上提供公司折扣。这将鼓励在办公室之外做出积极的选择，并有规律地锻炼。

【解析】本题的问题是“从这些自然段可以推断出什么？”。选项A意为“如果雇主可以解雇有健康问题的员工，对公司是有帮助的”；选项B意为“提供健身会员公司折扣肯定会提高员工的运动频率”; 选项C意为”大多数美国人患有与压力有关的疾病”；选项D意为“确保员工意识到身心健康的重要性对于促进公司的健康至关重要”。根据主题句可判断， A、B、C选项均是错的，故选D。