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students taking China's gaokao-a test that determines university admissions-offers
compelling evidence.Students were randomly assigned to seats in standardized rooms.Those
seated next to a window with an outside view scored 8.9%higher than peers in the middle
of the room on average.Crucially,those next to a window with a blocked view showed no
such benefit,ruling out simple explanations like lighting.
The study's authors attribute the effect to ART.ART suggests that gazing at nature or
open views can gently engage the brain's "soft fascination",allowing focused attention
to recover from fatigue.During a demanding exam,a biief mental break to look outside
may help students recharge.Supporting this,the effect was strongest among students who
teachers had noted as having difficulty sustaining attention in class,and among male
students,who tend to struggle more with prolonged focus.
The findings also dismiss several alternative explanations.Improved lighting and
ventilation are unlikely,as the window with a blocked view-offering similar light and air-
produced no score gain.External noise,strictly controlled during exams,cannot account for
the difference either.The effect is noteworthy:it rivals the impact of substantial financial
motivation on student performance and outweighs the other negative effects like temperature
increases or air pollution documented in similar settings.
This research carries practical implications for equity in testing.Since seat assignments
are often random,some students gain an unintentional advantage.Simple solutions,such as
removing the window-seat column or rotating seats across subjects,could level the playing
field.The study also highlights the broader value of restorative environments,from
classrooms to workplaces,where window views remain the most desired amenity among
North American employees.While the authors caution that distractions may matter in low-
stakes settings,the message is clear:our built environment shapes our minds in subtle but
significant ways.
32.The study find that studentsA
A.valued corner seats with outside views B.behave differently due to the position
C.could benefit from improved lighting
D.were easily to be distracted by nature
33.According to ART,a window view help students to
A.create a calming effect
B.restore their mental focus
C.finish the exam without fatighe
D.block out distracting noises
34.What does the underlined word "rivals"in Paragragh 4 most likely mean
A.Equals
B.Highlights.
C.Specializes
D.Reduces.
35.What is the main purpose of the last paragraph
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