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The old scientist took up walking as a regular form of exercise, which, of course, is of great to his heath.

A. benefit B. favor

C. sense D. relationship

 

A

【解析】

试题分析：考查名词。benefit 此处用作抽象名词，意思是“益处；好处”；be of benefit to...“对……有好处”。句意：这位老科学家以步行作为一项经常性的锻炼方式，当然，对他的健康有很大的好处。故A正确。

考点：考查名词

 

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