In today’s world, people are increasingly looking for ways to take care of themselves, both physically and mentally. From exercise to meditation, there are many ways to achieve self-care. ____1____ Let’s see why and how.

____2____ When you read, your mind is transported to a different world, and this can help to distract you from the worries and stresses of everyday life. Reading can also allow you to focus on the present moment and forget about your troubles.

In addition to the mental health benefits of reading, it is also an excellent way to take care of your physical health. ____3____ That can help to improve overall brain function. Reading has also been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia (痴呆), as it keeps the brain active and engaged.

Moreover, reading can be a great way to improve your sleep. Many people struggle to fall asleep at night, and this can be due to a variety of factors, including stress and anxiety. However, reading can help to calm the mind and relax the body, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. Additionally, reading can be a great way to wind down after a busy day. ____4____ 

Another reason why reading is the best self-care activity is that it can be done anywhere, at any time. ____5____ This makes reading an incredibly accessible form of self-care, and it can be a great way to take a break from the stresses of everyday life, no matter where you are.

A. Reading can be a great way to learn about your problems.

B. But one of the best and most accessible methods is through reading.

C. Firstly, reading is an excellent way to reduce stress and anxiety.

D. It’s important to get enough sleep at night.

E. It helps you to relax and prepare for a good night’s sleep.

F. Whether you are at home, or at work, you can always find time to read.

G. When you read, you are giving your brain a workout. 

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1.1.

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B

C

D

解析：选B。B 前一句提到“there are many ways to achieve self-care”实现自我照顾的方法有很多，结合后一句“Let’s see why and how.”以及下文内容介绍了阅读的几项好处可知，本句提出观点“最好也是最容易运用的方法之一就是通过阅读”。故选B。

2.2.

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B

C

D

解析：选C。C 根据第三、四段中的“In addition to”“Moreover”可知，本段描述的是关于阅读的第一条好处。故选C。

3.3.

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B

C

D

解析：选G。G 根据前面的“physical health”以及后面的“improve overall brain function”“it keeps the brain active and engaged”可知，本段主要介绍的是阅读对大脑的好处。故选G。

4.4.

A

B

C

D

解析：选E。E 本段主要描述阅读有助于改善睡眠，阅读是忙碌一天后放松的好方法，因此E项“阅读能帮助你放松，为一夜好眠做好准备”为最佳选项。故选E。

5.5.

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B

C

D

解析：选F。F 根据前文的“it can be done anywhere, at any time”阅读可以在任何时间、任何地点进行，因此F项“无论你是在家还是在工作，你总能找到时间阅读”符合上下文。故选F。