Playing Games-Not Only Fun

For many people,playing games is a way to have some fun.26 It is a great way to keep your mental health in check.Actually,anything that requires you to do some thinking will help you keep your brain healthy.

You may say that this sounds great but you just don't have the time to do it.If you want to improve your mental health,you will make time for it.27   You can exercise your brain before work and while the rest of your family is still in bed.This can greatly change your attitude for the rest of the day.

Turn the TV off in the evening and spend some time playing games alone or with a family member.28   Try a variety of new games,too.This way,you don't get bored playing the same one all the time.

Most games offer several different levels.To get the most exercise for your brain,start out with the easy stuff,29  As your level of skill improves,go on to challenge your brain by moving into more advanced levels of the game.

Find the games that you really enjoy playing.Keeping your brain sharp with such games is really going to pay off for you in many ways.30  You will find that you have less stress and that it is easier to make decisions.You will also find that your memory is improving.

A.Set aside about 30 minutes a day when you can play games.

B.This is especially true if you are new to a game.

C.Playing games can help you make new friends.

D.You will be surprised at how much it improves your life.

E.However,it can also help you exercise your brain.

F.You can also invite friends over to play games with you.

10.Many people like romantic songs.

• A、

  A.True

• B、B.False

• C、C.Not Given

13."I was hung up on the thought"in Paragraph 3 probably means"i___”。

• A、A.believed

• B、B.guessed

• C、C.learned

• D、D.admitted