Question

Reading has been linked to a wide range of mental, physical, and social health benefits. Here’s what to expect when you become a regular reader.

You’ll keep your brain in top shape. Research has found that reading stimulates the brain, helping the brain function properly for the long term.1., reading is one of the most affordable and accessible brain boosters.

You’ll become more empathetic. Reading can boost your ability to understand the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of other people. 2..

You’ll reduce stress. In one study, reading was found to be one of the most effective ways to reduce stress. 3.. If you want to cheer up quickly, pick up a book.

You’ll fall asleep easier. Developing a calming bedtime routine is helpful for anyone looking to fall asleep faster.4., give up alcohol, electronics, and cigarettes before bed and pick up a book instead, for reading is a great way to relax before turning off the light.

You’ll become more interesting. 5.. And that means readers can not only teach themselves new skills or knowledge, but also share it with other people.

A. It proved even more effective than listening to music, talking a walk, or drinking a cup of tea

B. In order to satisfy yourself

C. In other words

D. For better sleep

E. And that means you’ll be better to form meaningful relationships with others

F. Develop a consistent reading plan and stick to it

G. Reading allows us to learn new things and expand our minds

Answer

1.C

2.E

3.A

4.D

5.G

【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了定期阅读能给你的身心健康等方面带来的好处。

1.本段主要讲阅读对大脑的好处，根据空前内容：阅读刺激大脑，帮助你的大脑长期处在最佳状态，以及空后的内容：换句话说，阅读是一种最实惠和方便的大脑助推器。所以C选项正确。

2.根据空前内容：阅读能提高你理解别人的感受、想法和经历的能力。E选项承接了上文的内容，选项中的的代词that指代了上文的内容，意思为：这意味着你会更好地与他人形成有意义的关系。故选E.

3.空前意思为：阅读被发现是减少压力的最有效的方法之一，选项A的主语It指代上文中的reading, 意思为：它甚至比听音乐、散步或喝一杯茶更有效。故选A.

4.这段主要介绍阅读有助更好睡眠。D选项For better sleep 起到承上启下的作用。故选D.

5.G选项的意思为：读书使我们学习新事物，扩大我们的思想，空后的内容对前面这句话做了进一步说明：这意味着读者不仅可以教自己新的技能或知识，还可以与其他人分享它。

【名师点睛】七选五旨在考查学生对全文整体理解和对信息辨析的能力，做此题时首先需要先了解文章的整体结构，弄清文章大意，然后再把7个备选项浏览一下，最后再综合上下文进行推理判断。通过通读全文，了解到文章主要讲述的是定期阅读能给你的身心健康等方面带来的好处，作者通过本文鼓励我们定期阅读，然后再结合上下文进行选择。

例如，第4题，根据前文所述“You’ll fall asleep easier. Developing a calming bedtime routine is helpful for anyone looking to fall asleep faster.”养成睡前镇静的日常习惯对任何人快速入眠都有帮助，以及后文“give up alcohol, electronics, and cigarettes before bed and pick up a book instead,”，睡前不要喝酒，玩电子产品，或是吸烟，而是应该看书，因此，可推断出空格上应填与“快速入眠”有关的内容，再浏览选项，可确定答案是D。