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Results showed that only 32 percent were willing to walk farther for the same candy, but 59 percent chose to do so when promised different candy. Researchers also discovered that students who walked farther reported feeling happier during the wait. __3__
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Idleness aversion can be applied in various settings. For example, Uber uses animations and real-time updates to keep customers from being bored while waiting. It can also be used in the design of office buildings to reduce elevator traffic. During busy times, it takes a while to wait for an elevator. __4__ Recognizing the power of idleness aversion can guide us toward increased productivity, better well-being, and new experiences across various aspects of daily life.
結果顯示只有三成二的人願意為了同樣的糖果走更遠的路，但當他們被保證有不同的糖果時，五成九的人選擇走更遠的路。研究人員還發現走較遠的學生表示他們在等待期間感覺更快樂。這些結果表明相信可獲得獨特或令人嚮往的利益可以激勵人們。
空閒厭惡可以應用在多種不同的場合。例如，Uber 使用動畫和即時更新讓客戶在等待期間不會覺得無聊。空閒厭惡也可用於辦公大樓的設計來減少電梯的使用流量。在繁忙時段，需要一段時間才能等到電梯。設計更顯眼的樓梯可以鼓勵人們走樓梯，從而改善建築物內部的人流。認識空閒厭惡的力量可以引導我們在日常生活多個方面提高生產力、提升幸福感並獲得新的體驗。
What Did You Learn?
(A) In other words, selecting the closer option would leave participants with more idle time.
(B) College students were gathered to complete two surveys with a 15-minute gap between them.
(C) The results suggest that the belief in gaining unique or desirable benefits can motivate people.
(D) By installing mirrors in elevators, people have something to focus on so that the wait won’t seem as long.
(E) Designing more visible stairways can encourage people to use the stairs, which improves the flow of people within the building.
參考答案 :
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. E1
Words in Use
4. reward n. 獎賞，獎勵
The reward for winning the competition was a cash prize.
贏得那場競賽的獎賞是獎金。
5. identical a. 相同的，極相似的
The twins wore identical outfits, making it hard for people to tell them apart.
那對雙胞胎穿著同樣的服裝，讓人難以分辨他倆。
Practical Phrases
4. inform sb of sth 告知∕通知某人某事
The manager will inform all employees of the changes to the schedule.
經理將通知所有員工行程安排的變更。
5. be willing to V. . . 願意（做）…
The volunteer was willing to stay up late to assist with the event preparations.
那位志工願意熬夜協助活動準備工作。
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