More detailed findings showed that films with sudden, unexpected moments, called jump scares, are particularly __7__ in getting the heart racing. Interestingly, The Shining doesn’t rely on traditional jump scares to keep viewers on edge. Instead, the movie’s slow-building tension __8__ them psychologically. The dread that builds throughout the film leads to a __9__ state of alertness, which increases adrenaline production and results in a high level of calorie burn.
While this research gives an interesting look at horror films as a calorie-burning activity, they are not a __10__ for regular physical exercise. Experts also warn that those with heart-related conditions and anxiety should avoid watching them for this purpose. Even so, the idea that entertainment and fitness can sometimes go hand in hand is certainly a topic worth discussing.
更細節的發現顯示，內含突然、出其不意片刻（稱為突發驚嚇）的電影在讓心跳加速方面尤其有效。有趣的是，《鬼店》不是靠傳統的突發驚嚇來讓觀眾如坐針氈。取而代之的是，這部電影慢慢堆積的緊張在心理上吸引著觀眾。整部片累積起來的恐懼讓人處於高度警覺的狀態，這會增加腎上腺素的生成並導致大量卡路里燃燒。
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雖然這項研究讓我們看到恐怖片作為燃燒卡路里的活動這有趣的一面，但看恐怖部片並不能取代規律的身體運動。專家也警告，有心臟相關疾病和焦慮症的人應避免為燃燒卡路里而看恐怖片。即使如此，娛樂和健康有時可以並進的想法的確是值得探討的話題。
What Did You Learn?
(A) engages (B) scenes (C) sharp (D) ranked
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(E) equal
(F) measured (G) effective (H) benefit (I) replacement (J) pumps
答案： 1. H 2. E 3. F 4. B 5. J
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6. D 7. G 8. A 9. C 10. I
Words in use
4. participant n. 參與者
After the workshop, every participant received a certificate.
研討會結束後，每位參與者都獲得了證書。
5. quicken vi. 加快
Rachel’s heartbeat quickened when she saw her boyfriend kneeling down to propose to her.
瑞秋看到男友下跪跟她求婚時心跳加速。
Practical Phrases
4. on edge 緊張不安，擔憂
Uncertainty about the project kept us on edge all week.
那項企劃的不確定性讓我們一整週都很緊張。
5. go hand in hand 並進，關係密切
In this field, knowledge and experience go hand in hand.
在這個領域中，知識與經驗是並進的。
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