Directions: In this section of the test, there are ten paragraphs. Each of the paragraphs is followed by an incomplete phrase or sentence which summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. Spell out the missing letters of the word on your Answer Sheet.
Paragraph Eight
Studies have shown that people forced to share workspaces reported feeling marginalized, experienced more distractions, negative relationships and uncooperative behavior, not to mention feeling like their supervisors were being less supportive. Studies also find that open plan offices can have some negative psychological effects, reducing employee satisfaction, focus, and their feelings of having privacy at work.
Open office e____ and its negative effects.
【正确答案】：environment
