Taking a break during the workday is important but how often do we actually make the time to do it？For most, an eight-hour workday just doesn't seem like enough and we end up sacrificing moments of peace to make room for more moments of productivity, but according to a new study, skipping that lunch break could actually be hurting our performance.
Amazing as it may seem,taking time away from work to enjoy a short walk or a few minutes of mindful thought throughout the day can actually have positive effects on your end of day concentration and help you feel less tired after you are off work.
Scientists tasked workers in intellectually（智力上地） demanding fields-education,engineering and finance-with taking a short 15-minute walk or doing 15 minutes of mindful thinking during their lunch breaks every day for two weeks. The participants were asked to report how they were feeling near the end of the day during, before and after the study. They also filled out a short questionnaire every night,asking how much they enjoyed their lunch break. The results：those who took a break to walk or mindfully relax were significantly less stressed and able to perform better at the end of the workday than those who took no breaks. Mindful relaxation in particular helped people feel less anxious at the end of the day.
According to the study,walk in nature can lead to "attention restoration"-recovery from cognitive（认知的）overload after focus and mindful relaxation can increase our positive feelings,relieve stress and start focus.
So the next time you think you should skip your lunch break to get that big project done,take a breath and consider giving yourself a moment of peace. It might just make you a more productive employee.



What phenomenon is mainly described in the first paragraph？ ______

A. Better performance on jobs.
B. Overwork for productivity.
C. Inappropriate working ways.
D. Peaceful work environment.

What may make people more relaxed after work？ ______

A. Their timely relaxation.
B. Their good food for lunch.
C. Their walk with their colleagues.
D. Their whole devotion.

Why did the scientists test the workers？ ______

A. To check their physical health.
B. To see how long they relax daily.
C. To see the effect of lunch break.
D. To check if they live an active life.

What is the author's purpose in writing the text？ ______

A. To tell how to perform better.
B. To show the importance of attention.
C. To introduce the life of employees.
D. To advise people to take a lunch break during work.