四、语法填空(在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式)
Over the years, tai chi has gained increasing (popular) all over the world, and researchers have found that the Chinese martial art of tai chi could slow down the Parkinson’s disease by years.
Tai chi, together with other types of martial arts, (know) to benefit physical and mental well-being. The past five years have seen a study on people with Parkinson’s disease, was done by doctors from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. The researchers discovered that the condition progressed at a slower rate in those who practiced tai chi. They observed (few) falls, and less back pain in the people practicing tai chi. The researchers also noted that the cognitive function of people who (regular) practiced tai chi deteriorated(恶化) more slowly. Parkinson’s disease is a brain illness whose effects can never be ignored. It gradually causes (controllable) movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination.
The researchers (suggest) that doing tai chi could keep symptoms(症状) of Parkinson’s disease from worsening for years. They said, “The long-term beneficial effect of tai chi Parkinson’s disease could prolong(延长) the time without disability,
(lead) to a higher quality of life.” No wonder tai chi (practice) throughout the world at the moment.
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