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  3. Did you know that a task that’s interrupted (1)_____ 50% longer and has 50%

Did you know that a task that’s interrupted (1)_____ 50% longer and has 50%

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问题     Did you know that a task that’s interrupted (1)_____ 50% longer and has 50% more mistakes than an uninterrupted one? It takes a while for our brains to get into a focused state(2)_____ we’re able to concentrate fully on a task without feeling (3)_____. Once we’re in that state, we can enjoy a very productive flow,(4)_____ we don’t get interrupted.
    A focused mind is still(5)_____ to disruption from external input. Interruptions—i.e. switching to a different, largely(6)_____ set of thought patterns—(7)_____ and scramble much of your (8)_____ loaded and nicely optimized brain state. (9)_____ frequent interruptions can prevent you from ever fully entering that state of flow.
    When you interrupt someone,(10)_____ it takes them 23 minutes to(11)_____ to the original task, plus(12)_____ to 30 minutes to return to the flow state(13)_____ they can be fully productive again. Almost half of the time you interrupt someone, you’ll actually knock them(14)_____ task completely,(15)_____ they won’t return to the original task right away when the interruption(16)______. You may think you’re only putting them on pause for a minute or two, but the actual break from the task that(17)_____ your interruption may be significantly(18)______. Frequent task switching has also been measured to significantly increase stress levels. So interrupting others not only hurts their(19)_____, but it may also damage their health. Interruptions are expensive too. One estimate puts the (20)_____ of workplace interruptions at $588 billion per year in lost productivity for the U.S. economy. [br] (1)
选项 A、adapts
B、takes
C、wastes
D、spends
答案 B
解析 空格后的50％longer表示的是时间，“花费时间做某事”常用动词take．而且下文也有takes复现，不难判断这里选B。spend应用“人”作主语。
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