According to Dr. Paul Desan of Yale University’s Winter Depression

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Question 35 - 40.

Read the article about Light Therapy and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 40.

According to Dr. Paul Desan of Yale University’s Winter Depression Research Clinic, light therapy is the primary treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This therapy utilizes devices (35) ____ emit light that approximately 20 times (36) ____ standard indoor lighting, measured at about 10,000 lux. Research indicates that most patients experience dramatic improvements often (37) ____ medication when exposed to this bright light from 30 minutes every morning. This treatment is effective for both clinical SAD and less-severe forms of mood disorders.
How to use Light Therapy Effectively:
Select the Right Device: Choose a lamp specifically designed for SAD that produces 10,000 lux.
Timing: Use the light shortly after waking up in the morning (38) ____ this is when the body is most responsive.
Positioning: Sit at the manufacturer’s recommended distance, allowing light (39) ____ your eyes indirectly without staring directly into the lamp.
Consistency: Maintain a daily routine of 30-minute sessions throughout the winter months.
By following this daily routine, users can effectively (40) ____ symptoms of depression and low mood during the darker seasons.

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brighter than

as brighter

so bright as

brighter as

Ứng dụng 😎 Linearthinking để giải quyết câu hỏi:

Step 1: Understand the question

✏️ Read structure: S - liệu pháp này This therapy (= light therapy) V - sử dụng thiết bị utilizes devices Bổ nghĩa cho devices - phát ra ánh sáng (?) 20 lần tiêu chuẩn ánh sáng trong nhà that emit light approximately 20 times _____ standard indoor lighting, (...)

🔮 Predict:

Predict word form: Cấu trúc so sánh hơn (comparative structure).
Predict meaning: Diễn tả sáng hơn 20 lần so với ánh sáng trong nhà thông thường → cấu trúc “times + comparative + than”.

Step 2: Compare options

✅ A. brighter than => Đúng cấu trúc 20 times + comparative + than → “20 times brighter than standard indoor lighting”. ❌ B. as brighter than => Sai vì không tồn tại cấu trúc “as + comparative + than”. ❌ C. so bright as => Dùng trong so sánh phủ định “not so… as…”, không hợp với “20 times”. ❌ D. as brighter as => Sai cấu trúc; không dùng “as + comparative + as”.