Millions of people travel by plane every single day. If you’re planning on be

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问题    Millions of people travel by plane every single day. If you’re planning on being one of them soon, you might not be looking forward to the【C1】______feeling air travel often leaves you with.
   Besides the airport crowds and stress, traveling at a high altitude has real effects on the body. Although the pressure of the cabin is【C2】______to prevent altitude sickness, you could still【C3】______sleepiness or a headache. The lower oxygen pressure found in an aircraft cabin is【C4】______to that at 6,000-8,000 feet of altitude. A drop in oxygen pressure can cause headaches in certain【C5】______. To help prevent headaches, drink plenty of water, and avoid alcohol and coffee.
   Airplane food might not really be as tasteless as you【C6】______thought. The air you breathe in a plane dries out your mouth and nose, which can affect your sense of taste. Perception of sweet and salty foods dropped by almost 30 percent in a simulation of air travel. However, you can make your taste buds active again by drinking water. A dry mouth may【C7】______taste sensitivity, but taste is restored by drinking fluids.
   Although in-flight infections【C8】______in dry environments like airplanes, your risk of getting sick from an airplane is actually low because of the air【C9】______used. Unless you’re sitting next to someone who is coughing or sneezing, you shouldn’t worry too much about getting sick. However, bacteria have been shown to live on cabin surfaces, so wash your hands【C10】______.
   A) adjusted F) frequently K) reduce
   B) channels G) individuals L) renovated
   C) equivalent H) originally M) smooth
   D) experience I) particular N) thrive
   E) filters J) primarily O) unpleasant [br] 【C8】

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答案 N

解析 [语法判断]空格位于Although引导的让步状语从句中,从句的主语是infections,文章时态是现在时,因此空格处应填入动词的原形。[语义判断]本句指出,虽然飞行中的感染______在像飞机这样的干燥环境中,但是你从飞机上生病的风险实际上很低。两个分句之间是转折关系,由此可推断,在飞机上会滋生感染或者感染传播得很快,故本题答案为thrive。
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