Question

【题目】

1. Exercise

Studies show that 30minutes of mild exercise a day will increase your life span. This doesn't mean you have to run three miles or start jumping. Simple activities such as walking, gardening or taking exercise classes will work.

2. Enjoy people

Contacts with family and friends help fight life-sapping depression and stress. Studies show that people socialize regularly live longer than loners. Interact daily with family members and friends. If you are isolated, make a point of joining social clubs or church groups so you can laugh and share life's joys.

3. Stay mentally active

This is very important-use it or lose it!People who allow their mental faculties to decline run the risk of shortening their lives through falls and other injuries, and not being able to take care of themselves. Read the newspaper, visit the public library, balance your checkbook without a calculator, and exercise your brain by doing crossword puzzle.

4. Diet

The key words are"high-fiber, low-fat". Cut back on red meat, salt, white flour, white sugar, alcohol and coffee. Start eating a balanced diet including lots of fruit, grains, raw vegetables and nuts.

5. Positive attitude

By approaching life with a positive outlook you increase your chances of living longer. Stay optimistic-always search for the silver lining. Studies show people who see life as an enjoyable challenge, rather than a constant trial, cope better and prolong their life spans.

6. medication mix

As we age, we are more likely to take medications. Sometimes this leads to over-medication, which can be disabling and even deadly. Ask your doctor if the drugs you take are really necessary. Make sure there is no danger of a bad drug interaction from your medication. Used correctly, medicines can help you live longer and more comfortably.

7. Volunteer

Helping others increases your self-esteem and makes you feel like a valuable contributor.

【1】Which of the following does NOT increase your life span？___

A.Staying happy about lifeB.Exercising as much as possible

C.Exercising your brain frequentlyD.Enjoying your social life

【2】People who do not stay mentally active are more likely to___.

A.become ignorantB.lose their minds

C.shorten their livesD.become slow in movement

【3】Which of the following is correct about medication？___

A.Appropriate medication is necessary.

B.Medication is always helpful to you.

C.Doctors suggest taking expensive medicines.

D.Drugs are unnecessary because of side-effects.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】A

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，介绍了七个有助于延长寿命的秘密。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Studies show that 30minutes of mild exercise a day will increase your life span.”可知，研究表明，每天30分钟的轻度运动会延长你的寿命，而不是尽可能多地运动，故B项正确。

【2】细节理解题。根据第三段中的“People who allow their mental faculties to decline run the risk of shortening their lives through falls and other injuries,”可知，那些让自己的精神能力下降的人有可能因为摔倒和其他伤害而缩短生命，也就是说不保持精神活跃的人有可能缩短生命，故C项正确。

【3】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“As we age, we are more likely to take medications”及“Used correctly, medicines can help you live longer and more comfortably.”可知，随着年龄的增长，我们更可能服用药物，正确使用，药物可以帮助你活得更长，更舒适，由此可知，适当的药物治疗是必要的，故A项正确。

本篇第3题难度较大，对文章细节的归纳是关键，根据最后一段中的“As we age, we are more likely to take medications”及“Used correctly, medicines can help you live longer and more comfortably.”可知，随着年龄的增长，我们更可能服用药物，正确使用，药物可以帮助你活得更长，更舒适，这两句话表明，要想延长寿命，适当的药物治疗是必要的，故A项正确。