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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
GOOD FRIENDS
Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental well-being. A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to (46) _______ our lives. The study concentrated on the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477 persons older than 70 years. The participants were asked how (47) ________ contact they had with friends, children, relatives and acquaintances.
Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (48) ________ to a far greater extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives. This benefit held true even after these friends had moved away to another city and was independent of factors such as socio- economic status, health, and way of life. According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to (49) _________ one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health. Stress and tendency towards depression are reduced, and behaviours that are damaging to health, such as smoking and drinking, occur less frequently. (50) __________, our support networks, in times of calamity in particular, can raise our moods and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges.
Câu hỏi:(46) _______
- A. prolong
- B. expand
- C. stretch
- D. lengthen
Lời giải tham khảo:
Đáp án đúng: A
Giải thích:
A. prolong (v): kéo dài (về thời gian)
B. expand (v): mở rộng
C. stretch (v): trải dài (một khoảng thời gian)
D. lengthen (v): làm dài hơn
Tạm dịch:
A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to prolong our lives. (Một nghiên cứu gần đây của các nhà nghiên cứu người Úc đã kết luận rằng bạn bè thậm chí giúp làm kéo dài cuộc sống của chúng ta.)
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