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The phrase “a ticking time bomb” in the second paragraph is used to stress _____
A

the risk of sleep deprivation.

B

our concern about good health.

C

one possible cause of early death.

D

our ignorance about the lack of sleep.


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文章第二段中由who引出的定语从句解释了为什么将 The trend for late nights and early mornings比喻为“a ticking time bomb”,该定语从句指出lack of sleep会引起各种身体不适,并会导致early death,可见,该比喻是为强调睡眠不足带来的严重后果,故应选A。
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