Khi biểu hiện các đối tượng địa lí trên bản đồ, chúng ta cần phải sử dụng linh hoạt các phương pháp không phải do

Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very difficult to measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore, variable. Exposure to lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas exposure to higher levels may actually cause hearing loss. Particularly in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it.

Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is, therefore, always open and vulnerable; noise penetrates without protection. Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes  accustomeLoud noises instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and respiration accelerate, blood vessels constrict, the skin pales, and muscles tense. In fact, there is a general increase in functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses persist even longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased.

Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same way that we would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. Fetuses exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth. In addition, the psychic effect of noise is very important. Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase affecting the quality of rest during sleep, and the efficiency of activities during waking hours, as well as the way that we interact with each other.

What is the main topic of the first paragraph?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Dear Sarah,

a. It was a refreshing break that I will cherish for a long time.

b. I enjoyed hiking and exploring new trails, and I even spotted some wildlife along the way.

c. The scenery was breathtaking, with stunning views and fresh air that made it all worthwhile.

d. I hope this letter finds you well.

e. I wanted to share the exciting details of my recent trip to the mountains.

Yours faithfully,

Emily

Sau khi thực hiện thí nghiệm chứng minh quá trình hấp thụ nước ở rễ, mực nước ở ống nghiệm nào dưới đây là thấp nhất?

Phương án nào sau đây chỉ ra lí do công nghệ luyện kim thường ở dạng thô?

Nội dung nào sau đây là tác động của chiến thắng “Điện Biên Phủ trên không” (1972) đến cách mạng Việt Nam?

Ngành nào dưới đây được đánh giá là "ngành học của tương lai"?

Tác phẩm nào sau đây không phải của Nguyễn Tuân?

Cho dãy số \(\left( {{u}_{n}} \right)\) biết \({{u}_{n}}={{n}^{2}}+2n,\,n\in {{\mathbb{N}}^{\text{*}}}\).

Công thức xác định độ lệch pha giữa hai dao động điều hòa cùng chu kì là

Nhóm thực vật nào chỉ có một loại tế bào làm nhiệm vụ quang hợp?

Hoạt động mà con người sử dụng các yếu tố sản xuất để tạo ra các sản phẩm đáp ứng nhu cầu của đời sống xã hội được gọi là

Khi có kích thích (dòng điện) phù hợp gây hưng phấn, khi đó hệ thần kinh giao cảm – đối giao cảm xuất hiện xung thần kinh tới tim làm cho

Read the passage carefully. Choose an option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each question from 16 to 22.

1. Like many emergency responders, Nicholas Groom is used to stress at work.  On the one hand, the stress can be helpful. “I find that when attending a serious incident, it helps me to maintain focus on the situation,” Nicholas Groom said. On the other hand, the work can be highly pressurized. “Too much stress can impair your ability to make decisions,” he adds. And Groom is not alone in his complicated relationship with stress.

2. Many people believe that there should be a balanced amount of stress. In other words, not too much stress so you’re not overwhelmed but not too little stress so you don’t feel unmotivated. After all, some anxiety is motivating; think of the adrenaline before a deadline or the excitement before a competition.  Sports fans sometimes even talk about a “gene” in some athletes who seem to play best in the decisive final moments of a match. Furthermore, many psychologists claim that performance in many situations increases with stress up to a point. Of course, any stress can cause harm when it’s prolonged. To take just one example, a long-term high heart rate is linked to cardiovascular diseases. And additional stressors, such as financial pressures or psychiatric issues, clearly affect how beneficially someone can respond to stress.  

3. So is there a way to harness stress to your advantage while being mindful of its detrimental long-term effects? One key factor is to avoid, whenever possible, the point when stress leads to mental and physical collapse. Crystal Wernicke, 30, has always used stress as a motivator. But juggling between parenting, a full-time job, a voluntary role and financial troubles at the same time became too much and eventually led to a two-month period of illness. Another factor is the presence of control. For those who feel powerless over their situation, stress is unlikely to be beneficial. But with some autonomy over stressful tasks, we are better able to convert that pressure into higher performance.

4. When it comes to stress and how it affects your performance, it’s helpful to recognize the variations in personality, type of stress and task that affect the level of pressure you are under, as well as understanding tools you can use to control and harness that stress. Ultimately, it’s not helpful to take a one-sided view, either demonizing or glorifying stress. As James C Quick, a management professor at the University of Texas, sums up: “Stress can be the kiss of death as well as the spice of life.”

What is “detrimental” in paragraph 3 closest in meaning to?

Ngành nào hoạt động khắp thế giới, tạo nguồn thu lớn và lợi thế cho kinh tế của Hoa Kì?

Lực căng dây được kí hiệu là

Việc lập và thực hiện kế hoạch tài chính của mỗi cá nhân có tầm quan trọng như thế nào?