What subject do you worry about the most at school? Many students worry about maths. Some students can’t sleep well the day before a maths exam. Others may feel very nervous during the exam itself. But there might be a way to make the subject less stressful.
你在学校最担心哪门学科？很多学生担心数学。有些学生会在数学考试的前一天晚上睡不好觉，还有些学生可能在考试过程中感到非常紧张。但或许有一种方法可以缓解这门学科带来的压力。
“For students who are worried about maths, posture makes a big difference,” researcher Erik Peper told Daily Mail. “Sitting up straight in your chair can help you do better in maths exams.”
研究员埃里克·佩珀告诉《每日邮报》：“对于担心数学的学生来说，坐姿会带来很大不同。在椅子上坐直可以帮助你在数学考试中表现得更好。”
Researchers tested 125 college students. They asked them to do a maths exam while sitting in a slumped-over position, or sitting up straight. After the test, 56% of the students said the exam was easier to do if they were sitting up straight. They found the sound of the clock or the bell less annoying and felt less awful about the exam.
研究人员对 125 名大学生进行了测试。他们让这些学生以弯腰驼背的姿势或坐直的姿势进行数学考试。考试结束后，56% 的学生表示，如果他们坐直了身子，考试会更容易完成。他们发现钟表声或铃声没有那么烦人了，对考试的感觉也不那么糟糕了。
Slumping over is a defensive posture. It can bring out negative memories in the body and brain. “This can stop you from thinking clearly,” Peper said. A pain in your back can also make it harder to focus.
弯腰驼背是一种防御性的姿势。它会在身体和大脑中唤起负面的记忆。佩珀说：“这会妨碍你清晰地思考。”背部的疼痛也会让你更难集中注意力。
Musicians, sports players and public speakers can all benefit from a good posture. When you feel stressed out, you can also try to sit up straight or stand tall.
音乐家、运动员和公众演讲者都能从良好的姿势中受益。当你感到压力大时，也可以试着坐直或站直。
How do we maintain a good posture? Some PE classes may help you correct your posture. For computer-based exams, keeping your keyboard at the right height can be helpful.
我们如何保持良好的姿势呢？一些体育课可能会帮助你纠正姿势。对于使用计算机的考试，让键盘处在合适的高度会有所帮助。
A good posture can benefit you forever in various aspects of life.
良好的姿势能在生活的方方面面让你长久受益。