词汇

1. mental adj.精神的，头脑的，心理的，智力的;精神病的

His mental abilities are very good.
他的智力非常好。

A mental hospital has just been set up here.
这里刚刚建成一座精神病医院。

2. deteriorate vi. 恶化，变坏

Idle houses deteriorate.
闲置不用的房子会渗漏衰败。

句型

1. While some 13 million Americans are out of work these days

out of work是“失业”的意思

例如：George has been out of work for several months.
乔治失业已有好几个月了。

The recession has put many people out of work.
经济不景气使许多人失业。

2. job promotion

job promotion: 职务晋升

3. There are no indications of any health improvements for promoted people other than reduced attendance at GP surgeries

there are no indications of...表示“没有任何一种迹象显示……”