单选题What have the scientists found?ATime goes by fast when we have nothing to do.BThe ten minutes’ break is important to students.CThe brain works in different ways in different situations.
单选题
What have the scientists found?
A
Time goes by fast when we have nothing to do.
B
The ten minutes’ break is important to students.
C
The brain works in different ways in different situations.
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解析：
细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句可知：大脑根据我们事物投入的精力而改变工作方式。故选C项。
细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句可知：大脑根据我们事物投入的精力而改变工作方式。故选C项。
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