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Ⅲ Comprehension: Mathematical calculation.
It is generally accepted these days that reading a book will help you relieve stress. And it may make you a more thoughtful person as you learn to connect with the various characters. But there’s more. A new study discovered that reading more than 3.5 hours per week actually increased a person’s lifespan (寿命) by 23 per cent — about 12 years for the people involved in the study.
The study was led by a group of researchers at Yale University. It looked at 3,635 people, both men and women but all older than 50. The researchers divided them into three categories: those who didn’t read books; those who read up to 3.5 hours per week; those who read more than 3.5 hours per week.
After the researchers adjusted for factors like education, health and income, the data showed that, on average, those who read about 3.5 hours per week were 17 per cent less likely to die.
In addition, the study examined people who read newspapers and magazines and found that they were 11 per cent less likely to die than non - readers, but only if they spent more than 7 hours reading each week.
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A.At least 72 years old.
B.At least 70 years old.
C.At least 82 years old.
D.At least 83 years old.
It is generally accepted these days that reading a book will help you relieve stress. And it may make you a more thoughtful person as you learn to connect with the various characters. But there’s more. A new study discovered that reading more than 3.5 hours per week actually increased a person’s lifespan (寿命) by 23 per cent — about 12 years for the people involved in the study.
The study was led by a group of researchers at Yale University. It looked at 3,635 people, both men and women but all older than 50. The researchers divided them into three categories: those who didn’t read books; those who read up to 3.5 hours per week; those who read more than 3.5 hours per week.
After the researchers adjusted for factors like education, health and income, the data showed that, on average, those who read about 3.5 hours per week were 17 per cent less likely to die.
In addition, the study examined people who read newspapers and magazines and found that they were 11 per cent less likely to die than non - readers, but only if they spent more than 7 hours reading each week.
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A
) According to the study, how long will a 60 - year - old person who reads over 3.5 hours per week live to?A.At least 72 years old.
B.At least 70 years old.
C.At least 82 years old.
D.At least 83 years old.
答案
A
