11 至 15 題為題組
Research has proven that weather plays a part in our moods: Warmer temperatures and exposure to sunshine increase positive thinking, whereas cold, rainy days bring anxiety and fatigue. 11 , many people believe that bad weather can reduce productivity and efficiency.
There is, however, a significant 12between such beliefs and the actual effect of weather on people’s performance at work. Using empirical data from laboratory experiments 13 observations of a mid-sized Japanese bank in real life, researchers find that weather conditions indeed influence a worker’s focus. When the weather is bad, individuals tend to focus more on their work rather than thinking about activities they could 14outside of work. But photos showing outdoor activities, such as sailing on a sunny day or walking in the woods, can greatly distract workers and thus 15 their productivity. The findings conclude that workers are actually most productive when the weather is lousy—and only if nothing reminds them of good weather. 【題組】15.
(A) reform
(B) lower
(C) switch
(D) demand
寫作批改
VIP與詳解卡管理
私人筆記( 0 )
