《七选五专项训练》.doc

阅读填空“七选五”专项训练（一）Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing.__1__. Read on for some techniques worth trying.1．__2__People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease（阿尔茨海默病）, according to a recent study.__3__Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short­term goals appear to do better. In other words，keep your brain looking forward.2．Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose（葡萄糖）levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.__4__3．Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time.__5__Or go dancing with your friends.A．Focus on the future.B．This can be especially harmful to the aged.C．It should be something like learning gardening.D．So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.E．But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life­changing events.F．Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.G．In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.（二）Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:● Schedule yearly exams. __1__ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.● Protect against UV rays. Long­term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it's extremely important to wear sunglasses.__2__● Give your eyes a break. Two­thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. __3__ Experts suggest that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20­second break and look at something 20 feet away.● __4__ As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.● Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses（隐形眼镜）. Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. __5__ Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.A．Eat your greens.B．Eye care should begin early in life.C．They can properly protect your eyes.D．Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.E．Parents usually don't care about their own eyesight.F．Always follow the doctor's advice for proper wear.G．This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.（三）How to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship（陪伴）, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. __1__ But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1．Connect with others.The first step to making friends is connecting with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.2．Start a conversation.Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends.__2__You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.3．__3__Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.4．Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch. However，try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend.__4__The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.5．Enjoy your friendship.The best 。