Question

【题目】Why should you read every day?

When was the last time you read a book? If you’ re one of countless people who don’t make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out. Reading has many benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.

Mental Stimulation

Studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated can slow the progress of Alzheimer’s and Dementia. 【1】. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy.

Wider Knowledge

Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in handy.【2】.

Stress Reduction

No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other problems, it all just slips away when you lose yourself in a great story.【3】. And an interesting article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, allowing you to relax.

【4】

When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the story — the rest of the world just falls away. Try reading for 15 to 20 minutes before work, and you’ 11 be surprised at how much more focused you are once you get to the office.

Tranquility (安宁)

【5】. Reading spiritual texts can lower blood pressure and bring about a sense of calm, while reading self-help books has been shown to help people suffering from certain mood disorders or mental illnesses.

A. Stronger thinking skills

B. Improved focus and concentration

C. A well-written novel can transport you to other world

D. Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peace

E. That’s because keeping your brain active prevents it from losing power

F. Reading books is also important for learning new languages and cultures

G. The more knowledge you have, the better-equipped you are to deal with your future challenges

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】G

【3】C

【4】B

【5】D

【解析】 本文主要讲述读书的好处。读书能刺激人的大脑，延缓老年痴呆，知识范围更广，应对挑战的能力更强，可降低生活中的压力，改善人的注意力和让人内心平静。

【1】E

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。空后内容：就像身体里的其他肌肉一样，大脑需要锻炼才能保持强壮和健康。分析这两句可知读书刺激人的精神，刺激大脑锻炼才能健康，即让大脑活动。分析选项可知E项（那是因为保持你的大脑活跃防止它失去动力）就是对此的一个解释，故E项符合题意，故选E。

【2】G

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。空前内容：你所读的每一本书都会给你的大脑带来新的信息，你永远不知道什么时候会有用。 根据本句内容可知，你所读的东西一定有用，只是不知什么时候用的到。分析选项可知G项（你拥有的知识越多，你应付未来挑战的能力就越强。）与本题相符。即就是读的越多越有用，应付挑战的能力越强。故选G项。

应力降低

【3】C

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。小标题为“Stress Reduction” 减少压力。下面的内容：不管你在工作中，在你的人际关系中，有多大的压力，或者其他无数的问题，当你迷失在一个伟大的故事中时，这一切都会悄悄溜走。C项（一部好的小说可以把你带到另一个世界。）就是好小说让你忘记生活中的压力。并且空后的一句（一篇有趣的文章会分散你的注意力，让你处于当下，让你放松）与C项正好是对应的。通过这两处的分析可知C项符合题意，故选C。

【4】B

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本空是一个小标题，是对下面一段的总结。根据下文的内容可知，当你读书时会把注意力放在这个故事上而忘记了一切。这会有利于集中你的注力，即提高了注意力。分析选项可知，B项（注意力提高了）符合题意，并且B项与本段有许多词有复现。如Improve、 focus 、concentration在B项和本段中都出现。故选B项。

【5】D

考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段的小标题是“Tranquility (安宁)”。分析选项可知D项（Reading a good book can also bring about great inner peace读一本好书也能带来内心的宁静。）。 Inner peace就是内心的安宁，即为小标题 “Tranquility (安宁)”的解释。再分析空后内容可知，阅读一本好书可以降低血压，并带来平静的感觉。由些可知D项符合题意。故选D项。