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(1)细节理解题。根据第一段But according to a new survey,just one in three 18﹣to 25﹣year﹣olds are able to do basic DIY,compared to two﹣thirds of those aged 58 and over.(但一项新的调查显示,18岁至25岁的年轻人中,只有三分之一的人能做基本的DIY,而58岁及以上的人中有三分之二能。)可知关于年轻一代,文中提到他们中的许多人缺乏一些基本技能。故选C。
(2)推理判断题。根据第三段The benefits in continuing to enjoy life,as well as developing new talents are very significant—both physically and mentally as we grow older.(随着年龄的增长,继续享受生活以及发展新的才能的好处是非常重要的——无论是身体上还是精神上。)可知作者在第3段暗示了活到老,学到老。故选C。
(3)段落大意题。根据第四段Neuroscientist and author,Dr Julia Jones,said, "We underestimate our brain's ability to continue learning.Our brain is the most complex and precise structure in the known universe but we only use a small part of its true potential throughout our lifetimes.To boost continued brain health,we should learn complex and novel skills at all ages.This becomes more important as we age,because these learning experiences help to build new connections between neurons(神经细胞) that maintain intelligence and reduce the risk of future brain decline."(神经学家兼作家茱莉亚•琼斯博士说:"我们低估了大脑继续学习的能力。我们的大脑是已知宇宙中最复杂、最精确的结构,但在我们的一生中,我们只使用了它真正潜力的一小部分。为了促进大脑的持续健康,我们应该在各个年龄段学习复杂和新颖的技能。随着年龄的增长,这一点变得更加重要,因为这些学习经历有助于在神经元之间建立新的联系,从而保持智力,降低未来大脑衰退的风险。")可知第四段主要讲的是充分利用大脑的原因。故选B。
(4)观点态度题。根据最后一段Dr Jones added, "Find a new hobby and throw yourself into a wonderful learning experience or pick up an old pastime and improve those skills.I'm currently learning to play the guitar and it's opened up a whole new world of music and fun."(琼斯博士补充说:"找到一个新的爱好,把自己投入到一个美妙的学习经历中,或者重新开始一个旧的消遣,提高这些技能。"我现在正在学习弹吉他,它为我打开了一个全新的音乐和乐趣的世界。")可知琼斯博士对学习乐器的态度是支持的。故选A。