Getting old might not be something that's yet...

Getting old might not be something that's yet to cross your mind. But ageing is unavoidably going to get the better of us one day. And that’s why scientists are constantly seeking out evidence that will show us what we need to do to achieve longevity.

We all know that regular exercise is good for us. In recent years, although we've been told to aim to walk 10,000 steps a day to remain healthy, other advice to do three quick and energetic 10-minute walks a day is thought to be even more effective. And the latest piece of research might put a spring in your step if you’re someone who walks at a fast pace. That’s because, according to scientists, the speed at which people walk in their 40s is a sign of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are ageing.

Tests on 1,000 people from New Zealand born in the 1970s found that slower walkers tended to show signs of "accelerated ageing". Their lungs, teeth and immune systems were in worse shape than those who walked fester. And what’s worse, the study found not only did slower walkers' bodies age more quickly, their faces looked older and they had smaller brains.

This might be seen as a wake-up call for people with a slower pace who might feel it's time to work out get fitter. But it might be too late; researchers say they were able to predict the walking speed of 45-year-olds using the results of intelligence, language and motor skills tests from when they were aged three. They also suggest that even in early life, there are signs showing which people will go on to have a healthier life.

So, what's the point of knowing that a slower walking pace might mean a smaller brain? Well, researchers say measuring walking speed at a younger age, and understanding what this might mean, could be a way of testing treatments to slow human ageing. This might help us make lifestyle changes while we're still young and healthy. Any steps we can take to prolong a good mental and physical state is a no brainer!

1.Which of the following is considered to be a better choice?

A.Walking 10,000 steps a day. B.Doing three quick and energetic walks a day.

C.Doing irregular exercise every day. D.Frequently doing sports in spring.

2.What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Faster walkers will get fitter, be younger and have bigger brains.

B.People's health condition can be predicted from their walking speed at 45.

C.This study found that slower walkers age more slowly.

D.People who walk faster are more brilliant than slower walkers.

3.What does the underlined word "prolong" in Para.5 mean?

A.give something up B.transfer something at random

C.make something last longer D.put something off

4.What would be the best title?

A.Walking to Stay Young B.Getting Old and Doing Exercise

C.Having a Happy Life D.Slow Walking and Ageing

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Getting old might not be something that's yet to cross your mind. But aging is going to defeat us one day, so it's something we'd all like to control.

It would be great to have a long, healthy and happy life, and that's why scientists are constantly seeking out what we need to do to achieve it. We all know that regular exercise is good for us. But the latest piece of research might put a spring in your step if you're someone who walks at a fast pace. That's because the speed at which people walk in their 40s is a sign of how much their brains and their bodies are aging.

The BBC's Philippa Roxby writes that tests on 1,000 people found that slower walkers tended to show signs of "accelerated aging”. Their lungs, teeth and immune systems were in worse shape than those walking faster. The study also found not only did slower walkers bodies age more quickly, their faces looked older and they had smaller brains.

This might be seen as a wake-up call for people with a slower pace to work out and get fitter. But it might be too late； researchers say they were able to predict the walking speed of 45-year-olds using the results of intelligence, language and motor (运动)skills tests from when they were aged three. They also suggest that even in early life, there are signs showing which people will have a healthier life.

So, what's the point of knowing that a slower walking pace might mean a smaller brain? Researchers say measuring walking speed at a younger age and understanding what this might mean could be a way of testing treatments to slow human aging.

1.Why do scientists keep on studying?

A.To help people live a better life. B.To achieve their goals.

C.To find ways to stop aging. D.To find out who can live longer.

2.How did the researchers get the result?

A.By analyzing data. B.By doing experiments int he lab.

C.By doing surveys. D.By carrying out tests on people.

3.The findings can be used to .

A.treat certain illnesses B.find ways to slow aging

C.make people work harder D.urge people to walk slowly

4.Where is the text most likely from?

A.A diary. B.A guidebook.

C.A novel. D.A magazine.

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Slow Walking and Ageing

Getting old might not be something that’s yet to cross your mind. 1., so it’s something I’m sure we’d all like to control. That’s why scientists are constantly seeking out evidence that will show us what we need to do to achieve longevity.

2.. To walk 10,000 steps a day or do three brisk 10-minute walks plays an effective role in our health. But the latest research might put a spring in your step if you’re accustomed to walking at a fast pace. That’s because the speed at which people walk is a sign of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are ageing.

According to the result of those tested, slower walkers tended to show signs of “accelerated ageing”. Their lungs, teeth and immune systems were in worse shape than those who walked faster.3.. Professor Terrie E Moffitt, has proved that a slow walk is a problem sign decades before old age.

This might be seen as a wake-up call for people with a slower gait who might feel it’s time to work out and get fitter. But it might be too late; researchers predict the walking speed of 45-year-olds using the results of intelligence, language and motor skills tests from when they were aged three.4..

So, what’s the point of knowing that a slower walking pace might mean a smaller brain? Well, researchers say measuring walking speed at a younger age, and understanding what this might mean, could be a way of testing treatments to slow human ageing.5.. Any steps we can take to prolong a good mental and physical state is a no brainer!

A.Everyone wishes to keep young

B.There are various ways to exercise

C.We all know that regular exercise is good for us

D.But ageing is unavoidably going to get the better of us one day

E.This might help us make lifestyle changes while we’re still young and healthy

F.In other words, some signs even in early life will show who will live younger and healthier

G.To add insult to injury, the result also indicates the faces of slower walkers usually look older and they have smaller brains

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—Let me help you cross the street.

—　　 ! I’m not that old.

A. Take your time　　 B. No way

C. Come on　　 　　　　 D. Go ahead

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---Let me help you cross the street.

--- ________ ! I’m not that old.

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Let me help you cross the street.  ----- _________! I’m not that old.

A. Take your time    B. No way         C. Come on       D. Go ahead

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—Let me help you cross the street.

—________! I’m not that old.

A．Take your time B．No way         C．Come on        D．Of course

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Perhaps you do not know your school principal (校长) well. But you might be wise to take him or her seriously. Beijing University will enroll (招收) students recommended by high school principals this year. If the students recommended pass a round of interviews by Peking University, they will have an extra 30 extra points added to their national college entrance exam scores if they apply to the university.

Beijing University said the reason behind the move was a desire to give students with comprehensive (综合的) or special abilities a chance to stand out.

However, a survey, showed 10,046 out of 14,227 people are against the measure. Some experts agree with the criticism. Liu Daoyu, former president of Wuhan University is one strong opponent(反对者). “There are so many high schools across the country. But only 39 schools are qualified to recommend students. Is it fair to the rest of the schools? Besides, most of the 39 schools are located in big cities, which is unfair to other regions,”

The reform is also unfair to other students, some say. According to Liu, in the competitive exam, one extra point can put a student ahead of a large numbers of others – never mind 30.

“Principals do not know students well. How can they guarantee the recommendation will be fair?” asked Wang Xuming, former spokesman of the Ministry of Education.

The Ministry of Education said the move is a good experiment in college admission reforms and the public should support it even if it is not yet mature (成熟的). It said Beijing University promised a series of supervision (监督) measures to avoid cheating. For example, the information of schools and principals that recommend students, and the recommended students will be put online for a week for public supervision.

1.The best title of the passage could be ________.

A．Beijing University Will Enroll More Students

B．Beijing University’s Reform Causes a Debate

C．People Are Against Beijing University’s Reform

D．The Government Supports Peking University’s Reform

2.The following are the reasons why Liu Daoyu is against Beijing University’s reform except that ________.

A．there will be a lot of cheating

B．it is unfair to the other regions

C．it is unfair to other schools

D．30 points cause a huge gap among students

3.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．the Ministry of Education supports the reform

B．the reform has started to work in college admissions

C．all the recommended students will be accepted

D．no more than 70% of the people are against the reform

4.If a student passes the interview by Beijing University, he or she ________.

A．can also apply to other universities

B．will be admitted into Beijing University

C．will have comprehensive and special abilities

D．needn’t accept the public supervision

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Perhaps you do not know your school principal (校长) well. But you might be wise to take him or her seriously. Beijing University will enroll (招收) students recommended by high school principals this year. If the students recommended pass a round of interviews by Peking University, they will have an extra 30 extra points added to their national college entrance exam scores if they apply to the university.

Beijing University said the reason behind the move was a desire to give students with comprehensive (综合的) or special abilities a chance to stand out.

However, a survey, showed 10,046 out of 14,227 people are against the measure. Some experts agree with the criticism. Liu Daoyu, former president of Wuhan University is one strong opponent(反对者). “There are so many high schools across the country. But only 39 schools are qualified to recommend students. Is it fair to the rest of the schools? Besides, most of the 39 schools are located in big cities, which is unfair to other regions,”

The reform is also unfair to other students, some say. According to Liu, in the competitive exam, one extra point can put a student ahead of a large numbers of others – never mind 30.

“Principals do not know students well. How can they guarantee the recommendation will be fair?” asked Wang Xuming, former spokesman of the Ministry of Education.

The Ministry of Education said the move is a good experiment in college admission reforms and the public should support it even if it is not yet mature (成熟的). It said Beijing University promised a series of supervision (监督) measures to avoid cheating. For example, the information of schools and principals that recommend students, and the recommended students will be put online for a week for public supervision.

1.The best title of the passage could be ________.

A．Beijing University Will Enroll More Students

B．Beijing University’s Reform Causes a Debate

C．People Are Against Beijing University’s Reform

D．The Government Supports Peking University’s Reform

2.The following are the reasons why Liu Daoyu is against Beijing University’s reform except that ________.

A．there will be a lot of cheating

B．it is unfair to the other regions

C．it is unfair to other schools

D．30 points cause a huge gap among students

3.We can learn from the passage that ________.

A．the Ministry of Education supports the reform

B．the reform has started to work in college admissions

C．all the recommended students will be accepted

D．no more than 70% of the people are against the reform

4.If a student passes the interview by Beijing University, he or she ________.

A．can also apply to other universities

B．will be admitted into Beijing University

C．will have comprehensive and special abilities

D．needn’t accept the public supervision

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Teaching your child to cook is not hard; the hard part could be getting them out of the kitchen. When you are teaching them, remember to stress safety and cleanliness, after all these are skills they will need for many years into the future.

Start by finding simple no-cook recipes. A salad or other no-cook recipe is an ideal way to start. Show your child how to hold, and cut with knives. Make sure they know how to wash everything in hot soapy water as they use it, so that it becomes a habit that is part of the process and not an extra chore to do after they have finished.

If possible, find one of the good children’s cookbooks that are available. Many of these have simple recipes that demonstrate the basic cooking terms such as chop, mix, and stir. When it is practical, you may as well have your child help you prepare meals. Even a small child can get bowls out, pour, and start learning to measure. A two- year -old child can stir a batter（面糊）, or taste the results.

Allow your older child to find a recipe that they think sounds nice. Go over the recipe with them as you discuss the steps needed, and how to adjust any ingredients to match your budget, and family preferences.

When you go shopping， have your child help find the necessary ingredients for their ‘special’ recipe. When it is time to make the recipe, allow them to do as much as possible, only helping out if asked or when they run into trouble. Be sure to praise their efforts even if they are not perfect. After the results are gone, talk about any problems, and see if there is a solution.

Most children like to cook, and if they are part of deciding what to cook, as well as the preparation they will be well on the way to being good cooks.

1.The author wants to say in the passage that__________.

A．it is a pleasure to cook with your children

B．children are eager to learn how to cook

C．parents should perform their duty

D．it is no good cooking with children

2.Why should we tell children safety and cleanliness?

A．Because children are often careless

B．Because we must keep them free of danger

C．Because they will develop good habits

D．Because they think cooing is hard

3.What should you do when cooking is finished？

A．Give praise in good time to your child.

B．Have a taste of what has been made.

C．Avoid mentioning any mistakes he/she made.

D．Help them out of any difficult situation.

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