Playing Games-Not Only Fun

For many people,playing games is a way to have some fun.26 It is a great way to keep your mental health in check.Actually,anything that requires you to do some thinking will help you keep your brain healthy.

You may say that this sounds great but you just don't have the time to do it.If you want to improve your mental health,you will make time for it.27   You can exercise your brain before work and while the rest of your family is still in bed.This can greatly change your attitude for the rest of the day.

Turn the TV off in the evening and spend some time playing games alone or with a family member.28   Try a variety of new games,too.This way,you don't get bored playing the same one all the time.

Most games offer several different levels.To get the most exercise for your brain,start out with the easy stuff,29  As your level of skill improves,go on to challenge your brain by moving into more advanced levels of the game.

Find the games that you really enjoy playing.Keeping your brain sharp with such games is really going to pay off for you in many ways.30  You will find that you have less stress and that it is easier to make decisions.You will also find that your memory is improving.

A.Set aside about 30 minutes a day when you can play games.

B.This is especially true if you are new to a game.

C.Playing games can help you make new friends.

D.You will be surprised at how much it improves your life.

E.However,it can also help you exercise your brain.

F.You can also invite friends over to play games with you.

概括段落大意和補全句子（第16~25題，每題1分，共10分）

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The Woman behind the Brooklyn Bridge

1. John Roebling planned to build the Brooklyn Bridge before 1867.But he never really got started.In 1869,he died of an accident.The job fell to his son Washington,a master of construction. In 1872,Washington was injured in building the bridge.He could not walk any longer.He could only see the building of the bridge from his window.But his mind was still fresh.How could he get his ideas down to the workers?

2. That's where Emily came in.Emily and Washington married in 1865.At that time John was planning the bridge.He sent his son around the world to study bridges.Emily went along with her husband and learn much about bridge building.When John died and Washington became the boss,she taught herself more about bridge building.She wanted to help her husband with his new job.

3. Emily regularly came to the building site.She gave Washington's instructions to the workers. And then she took questions back to him.However,as time went on,her role started to change.Soon,workers saw her as the new boss.As she had more and more knowledge,she became the chief engineer.She met with officials,discussed with other engineers,and instructed the workers.

4. Emily also helped to solve problems outside the building site.Some people once questioned her husband's ability to head the bridge building.And the American Society of Civil Engineers would think about replacing him.Emily went to meet the group.She gave a speech in defense of her husband.The group finally decided to keep him on the job.

5. It took up 14 years to build the bridge.For 11 of those years,Emily was the one in charge.The bridge finally opened on May 24,1883.She was one of the first people to cross the bridge.Emily never planned on becoming an engineer,but she turned out to be a great one.

Task 1

16.Paragraph1:

17.Paragraph2:

18.Paragraph3:

19.Paragraph4:

20.Paragraph5:

A.How did Emily pick up bridge building?

B.What happened to John and Washington?

C.How did Emily feel about her work?

D.What role did Emily play in building the bridge?

E.How long did it take to build the bridge?

F.Why did Emily give a speech?

 

Task 2

21.After his father died,___

22.Accompanied by Emily,___

23.As time went on,___

24.Emily gave a speech___

25.It took fourteen years___

A.Washington went to study bridges

B.to express her thanks

C.Washington took over the job

D.to build the bridge

E.Emily began to play a bigger role

F.to defend her husband

5.You should listen to songs that suit your emotions.

• A、A.True

• B、B.False

• C、C.Not Given