1 正文 2 生词表 3 搭配包 4 句型 5 病句诊所 6 理解自测 7 书信任务 8 打卡
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Liver Health at Work: A Staff Guide

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Employee Health Handbook: Looking After Your Liver

Recent research suggests that a high-fructose diet can aggravate fatty liver disease, especially when it is combined with low testosterone. Although the study was carried out on mice, it offers a useful reminder for employees: what we eat and drink can affect our long-term metabolic health in ways that are not immediately obvious. Fructose, a type of sugar found in many soft drinks and processed snacks, is particularly easy to consume in large amounts without noticing. Staff are therefore encouraged to check labels, choose water rather than sugary drinks, and keep sugary treats for occasional rather than daily consumption. If you have an underlying health condition or a family history of liver disease, it is advisable to discuss it with your GP. Early advice is far more effective than waiting until symptoms appear.

New Staff Training: Health and Wellbeing Programme

All new employees are required to attend a short health and wellbeing induction during their first week. The session explains the support available, including confidential advice on diet, stress and sleep, and shows how small lifestyle changes can make a real difference. Participants are also introduced to the company's annual health screening, which is free and voluntary. The screening is designed to identify risk factors early, not to judge individual habits. Staff who wish to take part should book an appointment through the intranet. Line managers are expected to allow reasonable time for these appointments, provided that operational needs are not seriously affected. Completion of the induction is recorded on the employee's training file.

Health Screening Leave and Sick Leave Policy

Employees are eligible for one paid health screening appointment per year. To request time off, complete the online form at least five working days in advance and notify your manager. Approval will normally be given unless the requested date clashes with a critical deadline or a staff shortage. If you feel unwell on the day of your appointment, inform your manager as soon as possible; the appointment can be rearranged without penalty. Sick leave should be reported before the start of your shift, and a medical certificate may be requested for absences of more than three days. Staff are reminded that preventive care is part of good performance, not an interruption to it.

💡 精读方法：第一遍不查词通读 → 第二遍查生词、划句型 → 最后口头复述大意（30秒）。三遍之后才算"消化"。

2生词表 Vocabulary

单词英文释义例句
aggravate/ˈæɡrəveɪt/
v.		to make a bad situation or illness worseA diet high in sugar can aggravate liver problems.
metabolic/ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk/
adj.		relating to the chemical processes in the body that produce energyRegular exercise can improve metabolic health.
fructose/ˈfrʌktəʊs/
n.		a type of sugar found in fruit and many sweet drinksMany soft drinks contain large amounts of fructose.
consumption/kənˈsʌmpʃn/
n.		the act of eating, drinking or using somethingThe report advises people to reduce their consumption of sugary snacks.
underlying/ˌʌndəˈlaɪɪŋ/
adj.		existing but not immediately obvious; a medical condition that is already presentEmployees with an underlying health condition should speak to their doctor.
advisable/ədˈvaɪzəbl/
adj.		sensible and likely to be good for youIt is advisable to read the health handbook before your first week.
screening/ˈskriːnɪŋ/
n.		medical tests done to discover a disease earlyThe company offers free health screening to all staff.
eligible/ˈelɪdʒəbl/
adj.		allowed to do or receive somethingAll full-time employees are eligible for paid health checks.
notify/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/
v.		to tell someone officiallyPlease notify your manager if you cannot attend the appointment.
preventive/prɪˈventɪv/
adj.		intended to stop something bad from happeningPreventive care can save both time and money in the long run.

3搭配包 Collocations · 写作 & 口语高频短语

✍️ 写作常用（正式）
maintain a balanced diet保持均衡饮食
Employees should maintain a balanced diet and take regular exercise.
raise awareness of提高对……的认识
The campaign aims to raise awareness of liver health among staff.
be at risk of有……的风险
People who drink a lot of soft drinks may be at risk of fatty liver disease.
follow medical advice遵医嘱
If you have an underlying condition, you should follow medical advice before changing your diet.
make lifestyle changes改变生活方式（也可说 adopt a healthier lifestyle）
It is never too late to make lifestyle changes such as eating less sugar.
🎙️ 口语常用（自然）
cut down on sugary drinks少喝含糖饮料（比 reduce sugar water 自然）
My doctor told me to cut down on sugary drinks rather than give them up completely.
book an appointment预约
I need to book an appointment with the doctor this week.
relieve stress缓解压力（不要说 reduce pressure；更自然的是 relieve stress / ease stress）
Taking a short walk after lunch helps me relieve stress.
💡 用法：盖住例句，用这个搭配自己造一句和今天文章相关的话。搭配只有在输出里用过一次才算学会——这正是你最容易丢分的地方。

4可模仿句型 Sentence Patterns · 雅思写作可用

Although the study was carried out on mice, it offers a useful reminder for employees.
让步状语从句：Although + 句子, 主句。用于 Task 2 先承认反方或局限，再给出主观点。套用：Although the new policy has some disadvantages, it is likely to reduce costs.
❌ Although the study was carried out on mice, but it offers a useful reminder.
✅ Although the study was carried out on mice, it offers a useful reminder.
What we eat and drink can affect our long-term metabolic health.
What 引导的主语从句作主语，表示“……的事情”。适合写作讨论影响因素。套用：What students learn outside the classroom can affect their confidence.
❌ What we eat and drink can affects our long-term health.
✅ What we eat and drink can affect our long-term health.
Staff are therefore encouraged to check labels.
be encouraged to do sth 被动建议句型，适合写员工或学生被鼓励做某事。套用：Employees are encouraged to take regular breaks during busy periods.
❌ Staff are encouraged check labels and choose water.
✅ Staff are encouraged to check labels and choose water.
If you have an underlying health condition, it is advisable to discuss it with your GP.
If + 一般现在时, it is advisable to do... 条件句加形式主语，用于给建议。套用：If you feel unwell, it is advisable to seek medical advice early.
❌ If you will have an underlying health condition, it is advisable to discuss it with your GP.
✅ If you have an underlying health condition, it is advisable to discuss it with your GP.

5病句诊所 Grammar Clinic · 每天 3 句

每句只有 1 处错误，类型已提示。先自己改，再对答案——这些类型就是你写作和口语里最常丢分的地方。
1. The new health programme help employees reduce their sugar intake.
🕵️ 错误类型提示：主谓一致
2. If an employee is feeling unwell, he should notified his manager before taking sick leave.
🕵️ 错误类型提示：时态
3. New employees should spend time to read the health handbook.
🕵️ 错误类型提示：动词句型
自己改完再看：参考答案 ▾
1. The new health programme helps employees reduce their sugar intake. — 主语 programme 是第三人称单数，一般现在时谓语要加 -s，用 helps。
2. If an employee is feeling unwell, he should notify his manager before taking sick leave. — 情态动词 should 后要接动词原形，不能用过去式或过去分词；这里应用 notify。
3. New employees should spend time reading the health handbook. — spend time doing sth 是固定句型，不能用 to do；应改为 spend time reading。

6理解自测 Comprehension · 3 题 · 真题型

填空题 · 用不超过 3 个原文原词填空
1. The study mentioned in the handbook was carried out on ______.
填空题 · 用不超过 3 个原文原词填空
2. Staff are advised to keep sugary treats for occasional rather than ______ consumption.
填空题 · 用不超过 3 个原文原词填空
3. Staff who want to attend the annual health screening should book an appointment through the ______.
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1. mice — 答案在员工健康手册第一段：原文说 the study was carried out on mice，因此填 mice。
📖 原文依据：Although the study was carried out on mice, it offers a useful reminder for employees
2. daily — 原文在员工健康手册第一段：keep sugary treats for occasional rather than daily consumption，rather than 前后形成对比，因此填 daily。
📖 原文依据：keep sugary treats for occasional rather than daily consumption
3. intranet — 答案在新员工培训介绍段：Staff who wish to take part should book an appointment through the intranet，因此填 intranet。
📖 原文依据：Staff who wish to take part should book an appointment through the intranet.
💡 动手作答并提交判分，请到下方第 8 节「学习打卡」。这里先自己作答，再展开答案核对。

7今日写作任务 Task 1 书信 · 非正式（写给朋友/家人）

📮 题目：你最近读到一篇关于高果糖饮食可能影响肝脏健康的文章，想到好友李明每天喝很多含糖饮料、工作忙又常熬夜。请给他写一封非正式信件，分享文章要点，劝他少喝甜饮料，并约他一起去做健康检查。
  • explain what you read about sugary drinks and liver health
  • suggest one or two simple changes he could make
  • invite him to book a health screening with you and propose a time
✍️ 要求：写一封信，字数不少于 150 词，覆盖全部 3 个要点，建议用时 20 分钟。
🧰 口吻要点：写给朋友，称呼可用 Hi + 名字，语气亲切自然，多用缩写（I'm, don't, it's）和口语表达。不要使用 Dear Sir/Madam 或 Yours faithfully 等正式措辞；结尾用 Best / Take care 等即可。
框架句包（写作时直接套用）：
How are you doing? It's been a while since we last caught up.
非正式开头，先问候朋友并自然引出许久未联系。
I've just read something interesting about ....
引出写信话题，适合分享文章或新闻。
You might want to cut down on ....
给朋友提建议，语气委婉，不像命令。
Why don't we book a health screening together?
提出一起做某事的建议，适合非正式邀请。
Let me know what you think.
结尾前征询对方意见，保持互动感。
Take care and see you soon.
非正式结尾，表达关心和期待见面。
✅ 写完自查：
  • 字数不少于150词
  • 覆盖3个要点：文章内容、具体建议、邀请做检查并提议时间
  • 保持非正式口吻，避免正式公文套话
  • 称呼和结尾自然，分段清楚
  • 检查主谓一致、时态和冠词等高频错误
📄 写完再看：参考范文（Band 7，187词）

Hi Li Ming,

How are you doing? It's been a while since we last caught up.

I hope work isn't keeping you too busy.

I've just read an article about how a high-fructose diet can affect liver health.

It said that fructose, the sugar found in many soft drinks, is easy to consume in large amounts without noticing.

I immediately thought of you, because you often have several cans of cola at your desk.

You might want to cut down on sugary drinks and replace one or two with water or tea.

The article also mentioned that the study was carried out on mice, but the advice still seems sensible.

Small changes like that are much easier to keep than trying to give up everything at once.

I'm also planning to book a health screening next month, just to check that everything is fine.

Why don't we go together? Saturday morning would suit me best, and we could grab lunch afterwards.

I know you're busy, but your health should come first.

Let me know what you think.

Take care and see you soon.

Best, Alex (185 words)

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🔁 到期错误复测
这些是你之前犯过、还没掌握的错误。先自己在心里或纸上改出来，再对照答案自评——诚实的"没改对"比假的"改对了"更有用。
📖 理解自测（提交后自动判分，答案见上方第 6 节）
🕵️ 病句诊所（第 5 节三句自己改完）
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