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听力原文: Recent research has claimed that an excess of positive ions in the air can have an ill-effect on people's physical or psychological health. What are positive ions? Well, the air is full of ions, electrically charged particles, and generally there is a rough balance between the positive and the negative charges. But sometimes this balance becomes disturbed and a larger proportion of positive ions are found. This happens naturally before thunderstorms, earthquakes or when winds are blowing in certain countries. Or it can be caused by a build-up of static electricity indoors from carpets or clothing made of man-made fibers, or from TV sets, duplicators or computer display screens.
When a large number of positive ions are present in the air many people experience unpleasant effects such as headaches, fatigue, irritability, and some particularly sensitive people suffer nausea or even mental disturbance. Animals are also found to be affected, particularly before earthquakes; snakes have been observed to come out of hibernation, rats to flee from their burrows, dogs howl and cats jump about unaccountably. This has led the US Geographical Survey to fund a network of volunteers to watch animals in an effort to foresee such disasters before they hit vulnerable areas such as California.
Conversely, when large numbers of negative ions are present, people have a feeling of well-being. Natural conditions that produce these large amounts are near the sea, close to waterfalls or fountains, or in any place where water is sprayed, or forms a spray. This probably accounts for the beneficial effect of a holiday by the sea, or in the mountains with tumbling streams or waterfalls.
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A. They are becoming insane.
B. They feel rather bad-tempered.
C. They become violently aggressive.
D. They are suffering toothache.

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Why does the man ask Christina not to smoke all the cigarette?

A. Because the end of a cigarette is dangerous to one's health.
Because the end of a cigarette will burn one's fingers.
C. Because it is impolite behavior. for women.
D. Because it is harmful to others' health.

A.Australia.B.Belgium.C.Germany.D.Holland.

Australia.
Belgium.
C. Germany.
D. Holland.

What is the most important suggestion given by the man?

A. Don't smoke strong cigarettes.
B. Don't smoke so many cigarettes.
C. Don't breathe the smoke in.
Don't smoke all the cigarette.

听力原文: A survey carried out in eight countries found that people around the world are annoyed with guilt about the small pleasures in life. This doesn't stop people from indulging in alcohol, cigarettes and high-fat foods, but it does stop them from enjoying them. The survey questioned 4000 people about their attitudes towards a list of indulgences including smoking, eating chocolate and cakes, drinking alcohol and failing to exercise.
It found that Australians are the world's most guilt-dominated people, while the Dutch were the greatest pleasure-takers and also least regretful about their indulgences. Germans came second in the guilt league and were least likely to take enjoyment from physical pleasures.
Scientists said moderate indulgence reduces stress, a benefit that can be completely outweighed by feelings of guilt. A favorite treat, such as a cup of tea or coffee, a glass of wine or beer, a cigarette or a bar of chocolate reduces stress and helps people relax. But when people get caught in the guilt trap, they either try to sacrifice their enjoyment or live with the guilt. This can undermine the positive benefits of enjoyment which studies show can protect against stress and strengthen the immune system.
At its worst, stress can lead to depression and illness such as heart disease and cancer.
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A. People's indulgences in small pleasures.
B. People's guilty feelings about indulgences.
C. The enjoyment from physical pleasures.
D. The world's greatest pleasure takers.

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