阅读填空“七选五”专题训练（一）Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very annoying thing._1_. Read on for some techniques worth trying.1_2_People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease（阿尔茨海默病）, according to a recent study._3_Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or shortterm goals appear to do better. In other words，keep your brain looking forward.2Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose（葡萄糖）levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain._4_3Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time._5_Or go dancing with your friends.AFocus on the future.BThis can be especially harmful to the aged.CIt should be something like learning gardening.DSo take a few minutes each day to do some reading.EBut dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with lifechanging events.FLuckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.GIn other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.（二）Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight: Schedule yearly exams. _1_ Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays. Longterm stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely important to wear sunglasses._2_ Give your eyes a break. Twothirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. _3_ Experts suggest that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20second break and look at something 20 feet away. _4_ As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses（隐形眼镜）. Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. _5_ Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.AEat your greens.BEye care should begin early in life.CThey can properly protect your eyes.DStay in good shape by taking more vitamins.EParents usually dont care about their own eyesight.FAlways follow the doctors advice for proper wear.GThis frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.（三）How to Make FriendsFriendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Good friendship has many benefits. It offers companionship（陪伴）, improves self-worth and promotes good health. There are times in our lives such as when we have recently moved into a new town, or changed our jobs or schools. Such changes often leave us without a friend. _1_ But for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful suggestions on how to make and keep friends.1Connect with others.The first step to making friends is connecting with other people. You can go to public places to meet new people. Besides, you will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member of such places.2Start a conversation.Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends._2_You can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people.3_3_Choosing friends with common interests is important in building friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together. Hanging out will always be a pleasant experience.4Let it grow.It is a good thing to stay in touch. However，try not to press your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and finally you may lose your friend._4_The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.5Enjoy your friendship.The best