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【题目】Tips for Staying Sharp

It’s not abnormal to feel out of it from time to time or perhaps you’re feeling a bit sluggish (迟钝的) when it comes to remembering things. If you’re worried about your forgetfulness, try out these five tips to stay sharp.

Feed your brain.

【1】 If you decide to eat sugary foods that are heavy with fats then expect to feel lazy and have no energy. But if you decide to eat fruits, vegetables and make other healthy eating decisions you’ll find that you’re full of energy.

【2】

Challenge yourself constantly—whether it is puzzles, reading, cooking or other tasks that will keep your mind working. If your mind is always learning new things and active, you’ll realize that it’s much easier for you to learn new things and to function. Remember your brain is a muscle and if you want to get the most out of it, you must use it.

Stay fit.

Being in good health and staying in shape is a big part of staying sharp. Your body will only give you what you put into it.【3】 However, if you put forth the effort into being healthy then your body will expel (释放) the energy you need to achieve your goals.

Ensure enough sleep.

Be sure to get the necessary amount of sleep that your body needs to function on a daily basis. According to studies, sleep helps strengthen and recover your memories.【4】 Therefore, you can improve your ability to focus and avoid distractions.

Socialize more.

Conversations require individuals to stay aware and active.【5】 Therefore, it’s necessary in life for you to keep your mind sharp.

A. Never worry.

B. Never stop learning.

C. You are what you eat.

D. Keep fit and study well.

E. Your body won’t give you the energy you remember if you are lazy.

F. It also helps your body build up an energy reserve.

G. Social interaction will help you develop multitasking, problem solving and other skills.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】E

【4】F

【5】G

【解析】本文作者针对如何保持头脑敏捷这一问题给出了一些建议。

【1】考查语义理解。由If you decide to eat sugary foods that are heavy with fats then expect to feel lazy and have no energy.可知这里谈论了吃的食物，故选C。（人如其食）

【2】考查语义理解。由Challenge yourself constantly—whether it is puzzles, reading, cooking or other tasks that will keep your mind working. If your mind is always learning new things and active, you’ll realize that it’s much easier for you to learn new things and to function. Remember your brain is a muscle and if you want to get the most out of it, you must use it.可知这一段谈论了不断学习的问题，选B。（不要停止学习）

【3】考查语义理解。由However, if you put forth the effort into being healthy then your body will expel (释放) the energy you need to achieve your goals.可知这里意思是如果你懒惰，你的身体不会给你提供活力，选E。

【4】考查语义理解。According to studies, sleep helps strengthen and recover your memories.中有sleep helps，所以接下来会说It also helps，故选F。（它也能帮你的身体逐步建立起能量储备）

【5】考查语义理解。由标题Socialize more.以及Conversations require individuals to stay aware and active.可知这里提到了社交，所以选G。（社交能帮你发展多重任务处理，解决问题和其他的一些技巧）