Study shows that walking fast at your old age...

Study shows that walking fast at your old age is a ___ that you will live a long life.

A. sign B. mark C. symbol D. signal

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A study shows that walking fast in your old age is a ______ that you will live a long life.

A．sign         B．mark         C．symbol   D．signal

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How long can human beings live? Most scientists who study old age think that the human body is ___ to live no longer than 120 years. However, 110 years is probably the longest that anyone could hope to live — if he or she is ___ healthy and lucky. Some scientists even say we can live as long as 130 years! Yet, our cells simply cannot continue to reproduce ___. They wear out, and as a result, we get old and ___ die.

Even though we can’t live forever, we are living a ___ life than ever before. In 1900, the average American life span(寿命)was only 47 years, but today it is 75 years!

When does old age begin then? Sixty-five may be out-of-date as the ___ line between middle age and old age. After all, many older people don’t begin to experience physical and mental ___ until after age 75.

People are living longer because more people ___ childhood. Before modern medicine changed the laws of nature, many children died of common childhood ___. Now that the chances of dying ____ are much lower, the chances of living long are much higher due to better diets and health care.

On the whole, our population is getting older. The ____ in our population will have lasting effects on our social development and our way of life. Some people fear such changes will be for the worse, while some see ____, not disaster. Today, many men and women in their "golden years" are healthy, still active, and young in ____ if not in age.

As our society grows old, we need the ____ of our older citizens. With long lives ahead of them, they need to ____ active and be devoted.

1.A. designed B. selected C. improved D. discovered

2.A. completely B. generally C. apparently D. extremely

3.A. rapidly B. harmlessly C. endlessly D. separately

4.A. eventually B. hopelessly C. automatically D. desperately

5.A. busier B. longer C. richer D. happier

6.A. finishing B. guiding C. waiting D. dividing

7.A. stress B. damage C. decline D. failure

8.A. survive B. enjoy C. remember D. value

9.A. problems B. fears C. worries D. diseases

10.A. poor B. young C. sick D. quiet

11.A. changes B. recovery C. safety D. increases

12.A. dreams B. chances C. strengths D. choices

13.A. mind B. appearance C. voice D. movement

14.A. protection B. suggestions C. contributions D. permission

15.A. sound B. appear C. turn D. stay

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How long can human beings live? Most scientists who study old age think that the human body is ______ to live no longer than 120 years. However, 110 years is probably the longest that anyone could hope to live —— if he or she is ______ healthy and lucky. Some scientists even say we can live as long as 130 years! Yet, our cells simply cannot continue to reproduce ______. They wear out, and as a result, we get old and ______ die.

Even though we can’t live forever, we are living a ______ life than ever before. In 1900, the average American life span (寿命) was only 47 years, but today it is 75 years!

When does old age begin then? Sixty-five may be out-of-date as the ______ line between middle age and old age. After all, many older people don’t begin to experience physical and mental ______ until after age 75.

People are living longer because more people ______ childhood. Before modern medicine changed the laws of nature, many children died of common childhood ______. Now that the chances of dying ______ are much lower, the chances of living long are much higher due to better diets and health care.

On the whole, our population is getting older. The ______ in our population will have lasting effects on our social development and our way of life. Some people fear such changes will be for the worse, while some see ______, not disaster, many men and women in their “golden years” are healthy, still active, and young in ______ if not in age.

As the society grows old, we need the ______ of our older citizens. With long lives ahead of them, they need to ______ active and devoted.

1.A. designed B. selected C. improved　 D. discovered

2.A. completelyB. generallyC. apparently　 D. extremely

3.A. rapidlyB. harmlessly C. endlessly　 D. separately

4.A. eventually B. hopelessly C. automatically　 D. desperately

5.A. busier B. longer　 C. richer　 D. happier

6.A. finishingB. guiding　 C. waiting　 D. dividing

7.A. stressB. damage　 C. decline　 D. failure

8.A. survive B. enjoy　 C. remember　 D. value

9.A. problems B. fears　 C. worries　 D. diseases

10.A. poorB. young　 C. sick　 D. quiet

11.A. changes B. recovery C. safety　 D. increases

12.A. dreams B. chances　 C. strengths　 D. choices

13.A. mind B. appearance C. voice　 D. movement

14.A. protection B. suggestions C. contributions　 D. permission

15.A. sound B. appear　 C. turn　 D. stay

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There’s more evidence that what’s good for your heart is good for your head．A new study shows that people who run，swim or do other moderate intensity(中等强度的)exercise have brains that look，on average，10 years younger than the brains of couch potatoes．

“Our study showed that for older people，getting moderate intensity exercise may be protective，helping them keep their brains work better，”said Dr．Clinton Wright of the University．Of Miami，who led the study．But it’s not necessarily easy．Walking，golf，bowling and yoga didn’t count，and people need to start before they begin showing memory loss，Wright’s team reported in the journal Neurology．

The study of nearly 900 people who exercise regularly showed that 90 percent fell into the low-intensity group．These people are part of a larger group taking part in a bigger study called Northern Manhattan Study．They were asked how long and how often they exercised during the past two weeks．Five years later，they were tested for memory and thinking skills and got a brain MRI．Seven years after that，they took the memory and thinking tests again．The 10 percent who said they took part in moderate intensity exercise scored better on the tests．These included running，climbing，swimming，riding bicycles and so on．

“We found that those with moderate heavy activity had higher scores and slower decline than inactive patients when comparing the results，”the study team wrote．

Many studies have shown that exercise may not prevent Alzheimer’s but may delay it．The findings fit in with a study that found two years of exercising，eating healthier food and brain training can promote people’s memory function．

1.According to the study，moderate heavy exercise________.

A．makes people’s heart better than their heads

B．helps people keep a younger brain

C．makes people ten years younger

D．makes people look like potatoes

2.What’s true about the study?

A．Most people surveyed took low-intensity exercise．

B．Only 900 people took part in the bigger study．

C．High-intensity exercise is better．

D．Ten people scored best on the test．

3.How did the study team come to the conclusion?

A．By observing people exercise．

B．By using examples．

C．By making a comparison．

D．By doing a brain MRI．

4.What’s the best title for this passage?

A．How to keep healthy

B．Ways to make your brain work better

C．To exercise or not

D．Moderate exercise keeps your brain younger

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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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From a very early age, some children show better self-control than others. Now, a new study that began with about 1,000 children in New Zealand has tracked how a child’s low self-control can predict poor health, money troubles and even a criminal record in their adult years.

Researchers have been studying this group of children for decades now. They observed the level of self-control the youngsters displayed. Parents, teachers, even the kids themselves, scored the youngsters on measures like “acting before thinking” and “Persistence in reaching goals.”

The study led  by Moffitt of Duke University and colleagues followed 1,000 children from birth to age 32 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

“The children who had the lowest self-control when they were age three to ten, later on had the most health problems in their 30s,” Moffitt said，“and they had the worst financial situation. They were more likely to have a criminal record and to be raising a child as a single parent on a very low income.” Moffitt explained that self-control problems were widely observed, and weren’t just a feature of a small group of misbehaving kids.

Moffitt said it’s still unclear why some children have better self-control than others, though she said other researchers have found that it’s mostly a learned behavior, with relatively little genetic influence. But good self-control can be set to run in families because children with good self-control are more likely to grow up to be healthy and prosperous parents. But the good news, Moffitt said, is that self-control can be taught by parents, and through school curricula that have been shown to be effective.

1.From the first two paragraphs we learn that________.

A．the research has been carried out for five years

B．self-control in kids tends to determine their future

C．self-control was assessed by children’s intelligence

D．children’s self-control is almost the same at early age

2.Children with low self-control are more likely to ________.

A．become wealthy in later life    B．get good school performance

C．have better financial planning  D．adopt negative behaviors

3.According to Moffitt，.

A．only good genetic factors can shape their lives in the future

B．scientists know well why some children have better self-control

C．self-control in childhood has nothing to do with criminal activity

D．willpower as a child really influences people’s chances of adulthood

4.What can be inferred from the passage?

A．Self-control cannot be taught in schools.

B．The study is restricted within few participants.

C．It’s never too late to deal with self-control problems.

D．Good parenting can improve self-control and life success.

5.Which of the following might be the best title of the  passage？

A．Child’s self-control predicts future health and success

B．Kids are encouraged to take risks at an early age

C．Children’s development cannot be changed by teachers

D．How to teach the kids a bit of self-control in schools

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We have all heard the old phrase “attitude is everything”, and that phrase is certainly true．Your attitude can have a great impact on your personal motivation, so it is important to keep a positive attitude no matter what challenges you face．

As a matter of fact, keeping your attitude positive in the face of difficulties is the motivation tip that most successful business owners will tell you．The most successful business owners, from Sam Walton to Bill Gates, have all been able to triumph in the face of unpleasant situations．It is those successful business owners who tell you that attitude is everything．But how you deal with that knowledge will determine your level of success．

One of the most important ways to carry out “attitude is everything” is to observe who you associate with and who you surround yourself with．That is because when you surround yourself with negative people, their negative attitudes will infect you．So keeping your associates, colleagues, co-workers and friends as positive as possible is a great way to put the phrase “attitude is everything” into practice．

Whatever you decide to do in life, your attitude will have a great effect on the success you achieve．Success , whether in the world of business or in your personal life, is directly related to your attitude, and the attitude you bring to your work．A positive attitude will help you achieve greater success in your job, no matter what your current level of employment．

1.According to the text, Sam Walton __________．

A．is more successful than Bill Gates

B．has given readers some tips about success

C．has never dealt with unpleasant situations

D．is one of the most successful businessmen

2.One useful way of carrying out “attitude is everything” is__________．

A．not letting others affect your decisions

B．not making friends with people who are unsuccessful

C．keeping the people who surround you positive

D．getting some advice from successful business owners

3.What’s the best title for the text ?

A．Attitude Determines Your Success

B．Motivation Tips From Successful People

C．Ways To Deal With Unpleasant Situations

D．Making Friends With Positive People

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We have all heard the old phrase “attitude is everything”, and that phrase is certainly true．Your attitude can have a great impact on your personal motivation, so it is important to keep a positive attitude no matter what challenges you face．

As a matter of fact, keeping your attitude positive in the face of difficulties is the motivation tip that most successful business owners will tell you．The most successful business owners, from Sam Walton to Bill Gates, have all been able to triumph in the face of unpleasant situations．It is those successful business owners who tell you that attitude is everything．But how you deal with that knowledge will determine your level of success．

One of the most important ways to carry out “attitude is everything” is to observe who you associate with and who you surround yourself with．That is because when you surround yourself with negative people, their negative attitudes will infect you．So keeping your associates, colleagues, co-workers and friends as positive as possible is a great way to put the phrase “attitude is everything” into practice．

Whatever you decide to do in life, your attitude will have a great effect on the success you achieve．Success , whether in the world of business or in your personal life, is directly related to your attitude, and the attitude you bring to your work．A positive attitude will help you achieve greater success in your job, no matter what your current level of employment．

1.According to the text, Sam Walton __________．

A．is more successful than Bill Gates

B．has given readers some tips about success

C．has never dealt with unpleasant situations

D．is one of the most successful businessmen

2.One useful way of carrying out “attitude is everything” is__________．

A．not letting others affect your decisions

B．not making friends with people who are unsuccessful

C．keeping the people who surround you positive

D．getting some advice from successful business owners

3.What’s the best title for the text ?

A．Attitude Determines Your Success

B．Motivation Tips From Successful People

C．Ways To Deal With Unpleasant Situations

D．Making Friends With Positive People

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