What can keep your brain young and active? Ma...

What can keep your brain young and active? Marie Pasinski, 1. doctor from Massachusetts General Hospital, says, “New experiences as well as a good snack.”

The next time you feel 2.(bore) at the pool, play a board game or cards. Exercising your mind with a challenging game that requires brainpower, 3. chess or bridge (桥牌), is more than just fun. These types of games are so interesting 4. they can build up working memory. Traveling, especially in the places where English isn’t spoken, can make you 5.(smart) and more intelligent. There is a great deal of recent research proving its benefits.

6. the other hand, eat more nuts! Not only are nuts the perfect snack for a summer road trip, they also keep your mind sharp. Some nuts are rich in magnesium(镁), 7. can improve learning skills and memory of mice. The research 8.(publish) in the Journal Neuron last month. Another study at New York State Institute also proved the point, 9. (show) that mice who ate nuts made improvements in learning, memory, emotional regulation and movements, compared with 10. who didn’t eat nuts.

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My secret for staying young is simple. Put all attention to the part of you---your brain and keep it young and growing. Keep your mind awake and you’ll stay young all over. These are exciting time. Take an interest in the world around you, and stick to(坚持) learning at least one new thing every day.

No matter how old you are, it’s not too late to make your life more interesting. I know a housewife with no knowledge before who made herself into a famous industrial engineer(工业工程师).I know a retired(退休) electrical engineer who has became a highly-paid ceramin (陶器的) artist.

Get over the idea that you are ever too old to go back to school. I know a man who entered a medical college at 70.He got his degree with honor and became a doctor. Another man went to law school at 71 and now is an active lawyer(律师).Staying young is easy for those, old or young, who live in the future. You can do it if you care enough to try. Keep you mind awake and active: that’s the only elixir(万验灵丹)

41.The statement that brain to people of all ages, remains young and growing is_____.

A.impossible                                         B.a scientific fact(科学事实)

Ｃ.supposed(或许) to be true                   D.a wrong conclusion( 错误结论)

42.It is wrong to______.

think oneself too old to go back to school  B.keep one’s mind awake

try to stay young                      D.get one’s degree with honors

43.The passage tells that the man who entered college at 70 became_____.

A.an active lawyer                               B.an electrical engineer

C.a famous doctor                               D.a highly-paid ceramic artist

44.The only youth elixir is______.

to go back to school                            B.not to think about one’s age

to live in the future                        D.to keep one’s mind awake and active

45.According to the writer,you should_____learning at least one new thing every day.

A.take care of           B.start               C.begin              D.keep on

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Did you know that reading can keep your mind active and engaged well into old age?

Several years ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home. She was 100 years old. She read at least one book per week, mostly novels. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with.

“I love to read. It helps me keep up with what’s going on in the world,” she said. “A friend of mine brings me a new book every week. I look forward to her visits and I look forward to the books.”

“I can’t get around much any more,” said the 100-year-old woman, “but when I read, I can go anywhere, anytime I want. And no one has to help me!”

Reading also sets a good example for younger generations. I have observed that the best readers are those students who see their parents reading. And I’m not talking about only reading novels. Newspapers and magazines are important too. Your actions will communicate a great deal to your children and grandchildren about what you value.

But why is reading so important? In this day and age, with television to give us news, and movies and videos to keep us entertained, who needs to read?

The answer is everyone.

Developing good reading skills does not only mean that you can read a novel or a magazine, it also means being able to read and understand things like a credit card contract or an insurance policy, or the instructions for how to put a new printer to use with your computer. In addition, developing good reading skills means that you can think for yourself. You can read about the advantages and disadvantages of anything from homeschooling to taking a vacation to Ireland. And then you can make up your own mind about what’s best for you and your family.

1.The example of the 100-year-old woman is used to _______.

A. inform us of a woman who loved reading

B. show a new way of gaining information

C. find differences between books and travels

D. introduce the benefits of reading books

2.The 100-year-old woman loved reading because _______.

A. reading helped her meet her friends

B. reading could broaden her horizons

C. she wanted to escape from the real world

D. she taught her grandchildren to read

3.Who are most likely to be book lovers according to the author?

A. The kids taught by intelligent teachers.

B. The kids forced to read by their serious parents.

C. The kids influenced by book lovers around them.

D. The kids curious about the outside world.

4.We can infer form the passage that _______.

A. other media are less important than books

B. the old woman’s friend was a bookseller

C. understanding is important in reading

D. the author once worked in a nursing home

5.In which part of a newspaper would the passage be most likely to appear?

A. Business　 B. Lifestyle　 C. Travel　 D. History

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Drinking can make teens feel good, but that lasts only a short time. Alcohol clouds your brain and limits your ability to make decisions. Excessive drinking gradually makes your brain shrink and can cause serious damage. Over-drinking can cause learning disabilities and damage your memory. It distorts your vision and leads to blackouts. Teenagers often think that drinking will give you more energy, but alcohol isn’t an energy drink; it’s a depressant.
　　 Drinking and driving is one of the top causes of death for teen boys. An alcohol-related motor vehicle crash kills one person every 33 minutes and injures someone every two minutes. The rate of teenagers driving drunk is so high that the government is trying to pass new laws restricting(限制) teen driving.
　　 When we get to high school, friends start pressuring us to drink. High school students see alcohol a way to become popular. I created a survey at my school. Twenty-four of the 63 respondents predicted they would drink in high school. Eleven said maybe, and 28 said they don’t plan on drinking. Regardless of what they say now, things can change. Teens starting high school want to fit in.

Some people will do anything to be accepted, including potentially hurting themselves. They think that one drink won’t do anything. A little bit of alcohol probably won’t kill you, but it can lead to poor decisions. High school is the time to experiment with what you want to do in life, but if you’re experimenting with alcohol you could hurt someone, including yourself.

1.The government is passing laws to restrict teen driving because _________.

A. Teens’ drunk driving cause deaths easily

B. Many teens like driving

C. Alcohol weakens the driving skills of teens

D. Most teens are poor in driving skills

2.Some students in high school start drinking mainly because _________.

A. They think drinking is quite interesting

B. They want to fit in with the surroundings

C. They want to imitate adults around them

D. They don’t think high school an important period

3.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A. Most teens in high schools like drinking

B. Teens who drink are mostly forced to do so

C. One little sip of alcohol ruins one’s memory

D. The start of drinking potentially damages one’s life

4.We may infer from the passage that __________.

A. Drinking can make teens feel good for a long time.

B. Drinking is becoming very common in high schools.

C. Surrounding people and environment affects teens in drinking.

D. Drinking is bad to one’s brain but good to one’s body.

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How teens can stay fit

Any type of regular, physical activity can improve your fitness and your health. 1.

Exercise should be a regular part of your day, like brushing your teeth, eating and sleeping. It can be in gym class, joining a sports team, or working out on your own. Keep the following tips in mind:

2. A good attitude is important. Find an activity that you think is fun. You are more likely to stick with it if you choose something you like. A lot of people find it's more fun to exercise with someone else, so see if you can find a friend or family member to be active with you.

Take it one step at a time. 3. For example, walk or ride your bike to school. Get on or off the bus several blocks away and walk the rest of the way. Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator.

Get your heart pumping. Whatever you choose, make sure it includes aerobic (有氧的) activity that makes you breathe harder and increases your heart rate. This is the best type of exercise because it increases your fitness level and makes your heart work better. 4. Examples of aerobic activities are basketball, running, or swimming.

Don’t forget to warm up with some easy exercises or stretching (拉伸) before you do any physical activity. 5. It is also important to stretch out after you exercise to cool down your muscles.

A. Do the activity as often as possible, but don't exercise to the point of pain.

B. The most important thing is that you keep moving!

C. Make physical activity a habit.

D. Small changes can add up to better fitness.

E. Stay positive and have fun.

F. This warms your muscles up and may help protect against injury.

G. It also burns off body fat.

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How Teens Can Stay Fit

Any type of regular, physical activity can improve your fitness and your health. Doing physical exercise is easy, but the difficult thing is that you keep moving!1., like brushing your teeth, eating, and sleeping. It can be in gym class, joining a sports team, or working out on your own. Keep the following tips in mind:

2.. A good mental attitude is important. Find an activity that you think is fun. You are more likely to keep with it if you choose something you like. A lot of people find it’s more fun to exercise with someone else, so see if you can find a friend or family member to be active with you.

Take it one step at a time.3.. For example, walk or ride your bike to school or to a friend’s house instead of getting a ride. Get on or off the bus several blocks away and walk the rest of the way. Use the stairs instead of taking the elevator or escalator.

Get your heart pumping(跳动). Whatever you choose, make sure it includes aerobic(有氧的) activity that makes you breathe harder and increases your heart rate. This is the best type of exercise because it increases your fitness level and makes your heart and lungs work better.4.. Examples of aerobic activities are basketball, running, or swimming.

Don’t forget to warm up with some easy exercises or stretching(拉伸) before you do any physical activity.5.. Stretching makes your muscles and joints more flexible too. It is also important to stretch out after you exercise to cool down your muscles.

A. It also burns off body fat

B. Stay positive and have fun

C. Physical exercise can help prevent diseases

D. Small changes can add up to better fitness

E. Exercise should be a regular part of your day

F. This warms your muscles up and may help protect against injury

G. Do the activity as often as possible, but don’t exercise to the point of pain.

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Finding out what kind and how much physical activity you need

How do I do it?

It’s your choice. Pick an activity that’s easy to fit into your life. Do at least 10 minutes of physical activity at a time. Choose aerobic activities that work for you. These make your heart beat faster and can make your heart, lungs, and blood vessels fitter. Also, do strengthening activities which make your muscles do more work than usual.

Why should I be physically active?

Physical activity can make you feel stronger and more alive. It is a fun way to be with your family or friends. It also helps you improve your health.

How many times a week should I be physically active?

It is up to you, but it is better to spread your activity throughout the week and to be active at least 3 days a week.

How do I build up more physical activity?

Do a little more each time. Once you feel comfortable, do it more often. Then you can trade activities at a moderate level for vigorous ones that take more effort. You can do moderate and vigorous activities in the same week.

How can I tell an activity at a moderate level from a vigorous one?

Vigorous activities take more effort than moderate ones. Here are just a few moderate and vigorous aerobic physical activities. Do these for 10 minutes or more at a time.

1.What is the main purpose of this text?

A. To give instruction in physics study.

B. To give advice on being physically active.

C. To urge people to abandon bad living habits.

D. To encourage students to be devoted to sports.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the advantage of being physically active?

A. Making you earn more.

B. Making your body healthier.

C. Making you feel more energetic.

D. Making your muscles work more effectively.

3.What would the author discuss in the paragraph that follows?

A. Kinds of moderate and vigorous activities.

B. Ways to get more information about physical activity.

C. The chart tells the activities that are important for you to do.

D. Aerobic activities and muscle strengthening activities.

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Certain activities can be good or bad for our brains, so let’s see which of the seven habits you should carry on doing or give up.

1.Which of the following should we do if we want to keep our brains healthy?

A. Take exercise every 3 hours　　 B. Learn to play the guitar

C. Only cat fresh and green food　　 D. Drink too much

2.What does the underlined word “depressed” in the last section mean?

A. Excited　　 B. Sad

C. Clam　　 D. Determined

3.What will the author talk about next?

A. The best exercise for brains

B. Important habits in our daily life

C. The importance to keep the brain healthy

D. The seventh habit that may influence your brain

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What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More Respect

As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits are not yet accepted as a way of life.　 1. By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.

Contribute to the household

At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up.　 2. All chores that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that you're old enough and capable, why shouldn't you contribute to the household?　 3.

Be responsible

4. Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.

Solve more of your own problem without asking for help

Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have made an honest effort to solve your own problems. 5. When you become a good problem solver, you increase your value to the community.

A.The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.

B.It will make your life more pleasant.

C.Everyone has certain responsibilities.

D.When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.

E.This includes，but is not limited to, your dishes and your room.

F.By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.

G.Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.

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What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More Respect

As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits are not yet accepted as a way of life.　 1. By doing the following things, you will earn more respect.

Contribute to the household

At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up.　 2. All chores that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that you're old enough and capable, why shouldn't you contribute to the household?　 3.

Be responsible

4. Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase.

Solve more of your own problem without asking for help

Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The “easy way” is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have made an honest effort to solve your own problems. 5. When you become a good problem solver, you increase your value to the community.

A.The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help.

B.It will make your life more pleasant.

C.Everyone has certain responsibilities.

D.When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.

E.This includes，but is not limited to, your dishes and your room.

F.By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner.

G.Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline.

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