Question

I. Read the text and be ready to answer the questions: 1. What experiments does the laboratory carry out?2. How do people relax?3. What do the psychologists recommend?4. How do the psychologists try to help people?A Calm Person Works CalmlyAny firm in this country is motivated by the consideration of Man's well-being. But Man is also a productive force that keeps a business going. A thoughtful approach is needed not to divide the two concepts of Man as a productive force and as the main concern. Special efforts are also needed to ensure that the principal goal - Man's well-being - is the focus of attention every day and every hour.A special social-psychological service has been set up in many firms to help make its principal goal a reality. The service is a laboratory and a group of psychology experts. The laboratory carries out experiments, using visual display units, to study the ability for team work, the characters of the working people and their manager. Other methods include questionnaires, polls, and specially-oriented studies. They produce either immediate results or give recommendations a bit later. Fatigue is studied from every angle - the nature of work, age, sex, and working conditions. And the recommendations vary.In one case it is an additional 15-minute break in work spent in relaxation room. Sitting in an atmosphere of quiet, coolness and semidarkness people hear a soft voice talking about self-training. This is followed by watching a beautiful scenery on the screen to the accompaniment of music. Fifteen minutes of this relaxation can make a person feel as if he has been away from work for several hours.In another case physical exercise, some sitting-up exercises may be recommended, or a person may be advised to go to refreshment room and have a glass of specially-prepared cocktail of juices.There are certain monotonous, mechanical jobs in which only part of the brain is used. According to the psychologists, the other part can and should be used for the general development. So a psychologist would go to such people and talk about new films, plays or books. He does his best to help workers overcome stress situations.Notes:fatigue – усталостьscenery – пейзажto overcome – преодолетьII. Read the text again and explain why it is headlined in such way.​

Answer 1

1. The laboratory carries out experiments using visual display units to study the ability for team work, the characters of the working people and their manager. They also use questionnaires, polls, and specially-oriented studies to understand different aspects of work and well-being.

2. People relax through various methods. One method described in the text is taking an additional 15-minute break in a relaxation room. During this break, individuals sit in an atmosphere of quiet, coolness, and semidarkness while listening to a soft voice talking about self-training. This is followed by watching a beautiful scenery on the screen accompanied by music.

3. Psychologists recommend different relaxation techniques based on individual needs. For example, they might recommend the 15-minute relaxation break in a quiet environment with soothing visuals and music. They might also suggest physical exercises, sitting-up exercises, or going to a refreshment room for a specially-prepared cocktail of juices.

4. Psychologists try to help people by addressing various aspects of their well-being and work performance. They conduct experiments and studies to understand factors like team work and the nature of work. Based on their findings, they recommend specific relaxation methods and activities to help individuals alleviate stress and fatigue. They also engage with workers in conversations about topics beyond work to stimulate their minds and promote general development, especially in jobs that may involve monotonous tasks.

Answer 2

The text is headlined "A Calm Person Works Calmly" because it primarily discusses the importance of maintaining a sense of calm and well-being in the workplace and how this contributes to productivity. The headline conveys the idea that a person's state of mind, particularly their level of calm and relaxation, has a significant impact on their ability to work effectively. It emphasizes the idea that a calm and relaxed worker is more likely to be productive and highlights the role of psychology experts and laboratory experiments in promoting and achieving this state of calm among employees. The text goes on to describe various methods and recommendations, including relaxation techniques and strategies for reducing stress and fatigue in the workplace, all aimed at ensuring that workers remain calm and focused.