第二节:阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入短文空白处的最佳选项,使短文通顺连贯,其中有两项是多余选项。(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
Weather has a strong influence on people. 16 In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. In the Northeast and the Midwest, people have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
17 For example, in 1983, a report by scientists said, “The IQ scores of some college students were very high during a storm, but after the storm, their scores were 10% lower.” Storms can help people increase intelligence. 18
Weather also has a strong effect on people's feelings. Winter may be a bad time for people. 19 So they might feel unhappy during cold weather. In hot summer weather, fat people may feel unhappy.
Weather sometimes plays a key role in shaping our noses. This is according to a recent study by scientists from the US. 20 However, narrower(较窄的) noses are more common in cold and dry areas.
A. The weather can also influence the intelligence.
B. Weather can change people's memory.
C. They usually feel cold in winter.
D. Very hot weather can lower intelligence
E. They found that wider noses are more common in warm and humid(湿热的) areas.
F. It's not common for people to live in the city.
G. It influences people's health, feelings, and even the appearance(外表).
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