Part V 短文完成

Text Completion · 20 分

There are three incomplete texts. First, use the choices in the box to complete the phrases. Second, use the completed phrases to fill in the blanks of the text.

Text One

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communication with
inspired by to paint
a of one's subconscious thoughts

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Dreams hold great importance in various cultures around the world. In western cultures, dreams are often seen as and desires. They are often analyzed and interpreted to gain insight into one's psyche. In contrast, Eastern cultures view dreams as a means of . Dreams are seen as messages from ancestors and are given great significance. People have been , write poetry, and create philosophies. Sometimes the course of human events has been changed as the result of a dreamer acting on his or her dreams.

Text Two

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responsible for the emotional significance of information
when a threat isn't
as the fight or flight reaction

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Within the brain is a complex network of structures called the limbic (边缘) system that controls our emotions, memories and behaviors. One of the main functions of this system is to warn us of danger and trigger a fear response, . This also translates into how the brain experiences anxiety and its associated conditions. One particular structure is and whether or not the fight or flight response should be triggered. When the structure is too easily triggered or is "turned on" , this can lead to the development of anxiety disorders.

Text Three

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eventually out to sea
the vast iceberg has been
separated from
because of of the iceberg

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Antarctica has lost an iceberg the equivalent size of Greater London. The iceberg measuring 1,550 square kilometers . The split is part of a natural process known as calving. It is the second iceberg to break off in two years because of a major crack in the Brunt Ice Shelf. Pictures captured by satellite show that since 2012. The floating ice shelf is an extension of Antarctica. As it extends, its link to Antarctica breaks. The new iceberg will . Although cracks around the edges of Antarctica are common and blamed on climate change, this one is an exception. Scientists monitoring the breakage say it is a significant event . Fortunately, the research scientists recently moved station and are not currently based on the iceberg.