25.Why did the family decide to travel the world
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A.To strengthen family bonds.
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B.To escape their current life.
C.To achieve a family dream.
D.To experience different cultures.
26.What do the family do with their old clothes after acquiring new ones
A.They throw them away.
B.They keep them as souvenirs.
C.They donate them to poor people.D.They exchange them with local people.
27.What do we know about the family from the last paragraph
A.They value new experiences over material belongings.
B.They realize happiness is based on certain possessions.
C.They find having enough supplies is key to a happy trip.
D.They cherish collecting items more than building bonds.
C
Middle-age and older adults with long-term loneliness are at higher risk'of stroke (
than those who do not report being lonely,according to a new study.Researchers found the
risk of stroke among lonely adults was higher regardless of co-existing depressive symptoms
or feelings of social isolation(孤立).
"Loneliness is increasingly considered a major public health issue.Our findings further
highlight why that is,lead author YeneeSoh,a research associate said in a press release.
“Especially when experienced chronically(长期)，our'study suggests loneliness may play an
important role in stroke incidence,which is already one of the leading causes of long-term dis-
ability and mortality worldwide."Those who experienced situational loneliness-a temporary
loneliness due to a change in circumstances-did not have an increased stroke risk,suggesting
that the impact of loneliness on stroke risk occurs in the long term.The study followed nearly
9,000 stroke-free adults who were aged 50 or older for 10 to 12 years.
Results showed those who experienced chronic loneliness had a 56%higher risk of stroke
than those who consistently reported not being lonely,independent of social isolation,depres-
sive symptoms,body mass index,physical activity and other health conditions.
Previous research has linked loneliness to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases,
but the new study is one of the first large-scale,long-term studies to examine the association
between loneliness changes and stroke risk over time.
"These study findings are consistent with other research that has shown that loneliness
has been linked to poorer health,said Dr.Julianne Holt-Lunstad,a professor who was not
involved with the study.
"It's also consistent with other research that shows that the harmful effects seem to be
most associated when it is persistent or chronic over time,"she continued."Because this stud-
y looked at loneliness at multiple times to determine whether there were changes,and wheth-
er it was consistent over time,it found that persistent levels were associated with the worst
outcomes.If we fail to address their feelings of loneliness,there could be serious health conse-
quences.”
28.What's the main impact of loneliness on health according to the study
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A.Loneliness is only a concern for young adults.
B.Chronic loneliness increases the risk of stroke.
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C.Situational loneliness has no effect on stroke risk.
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D.Loneliness is not considered a public health issue.
29.How does the author develop the second paragraph
A.By making comparisons.
B.By giving more examples.
C.By reasoning and analyzing.D.By describing important events.
30.What does the study say about loneliness and health
A.Loneliness is unrelated to health.
B.Depression alone raises stroke risk.
C.Loneliness causes stroke on its own.
D.Exercise cancels out loneliness'effect.
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