Reading (Advance Class)

 

People who stay in education  for longer appear to have better ability to compensate for the effects of dementia on the brain, a study suggests. A UK and Finnish team found those with more education whereas likely to show the signs of dementia in their brains at death as those with less. But they were less likely to have displayed symptoms during their lifetime, the study in brain said,  Experts said scientists now had to find out why the effects occurred.

Over the past decade, studies on dementia have consistently shown that the more time someone spends in education, the lower the risk of dementia will be. But studies have been unable to show whether or not education-which is linked to higher  socio-economic status and healthier lifestyle-protects the brain against dementia.

The researchers in this study examined the brains of 872 people who had been part of three large ageing studies. Before their deaths they had also completed questionnaires about their education. The researchers found that more education makes people better able to cope with changes in the brain associated with dementia. It is showed that, for each year spent in education, there was an 11% decreased risk of developing dementia.

In addition, the researchers used data from the eclipse collaborations which combines the Europian population-based longitudinal studies of ageing from the UK and Finland which have assessed people for up to 20 years. This is the largest study ever to confirm that hitting the books could help people fight the symptoms of dementia in later life. What is not known is why a longer education is so good for people. Another reason could be that education  people find ways of managing or hiding their symptoms. What is needed now is more research to find out why education can make the brain more ‘dementia resistant’.

Rebecca Wood, chief executive of the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, said: “During dementia, protein build up in the brain and nerve cells become damaged. This research suggest that education is not able to stop the damage but enables the brain  to cope better and alleviate its impact.”

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Reading (My Town)

 

My town

My Town – Newquay

by Alex Howarth, 14

I live in Newquay. It’s a small town on the Atlantic coast in the south of England. It has got great beaches and is the best place to surf in the UK. There are lots of surf schools where you can learn how to surf. I go surfing with my friends every weekend. My favourite place is Fistral Beach.

I love Newquay because there are lots of other things to do as well as surfing. If you like water sports, you can go kayaking, water-skiing or coasteering. Coasteering is different because it is rock climbing, jumping into the sea and swimming in the same activity, but you should always go with a special instructor.

If you like animals you can also visit the Blue Reef Aquarium and see lots of different fish and even sharks. You can also go horse riding on the beach or visit Newquay Zoo. There are lots of other attractions too like mini golf and bowling. Come and see for yourself!

Check your understanding: true or false 

(Choose True or False for these sentences.)

 

1. Newquay is in the north of England. (True/False) 

2. Newquay is near the coast. (True/False) 

3. Newquay is a good place to go surfing. (True/False) 

4. Alex loves to do outdoor activities. (True/False) 

5. Coasteering is similar to surfing. (True/False) 

6. There is a zoo in Newquay. (True/False)

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Listening Practice (Work)

Instruction: Listen to five different people talking about their jobs and do the exercises to practice and improve your listening skills.

A. Check your understanding: Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with a word from the box. 

1. Speaker A works as a ........

2. Speaker B works as a ........

3. Speaker C works as a ........

4. Speaker D works as a ........

5. Speaker E works as a .........

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B. Check your understanding: multiple choice Do this exercise while you listen. Choose the best answer for these questions. 

1. Does speaker A enjoy his job? 

    A. Yes.   B. Sometimes.  C. No. 

2. When does speaker A work? 

    A. When he is at university.   B. Weekends.   C. Summer holidays.

3. When does speaker B work? 

    A. Weekdays.   B. Weekends and holidays.   C. Summer holidays.

4. What does speaker B say tourists love doing? 

    A. Visiting universities.   B. Taking a boat trip.   C. Swimming in the river

5. Does speaker C like his job? 

    A. Yes.   B. Sometimes.   C. No.

6. What does speaker D say is difficult about being a pilot? 

    A. Travelling to many countries.   B. Learning many languages.   C. Flying planes in bad weather.

7. What does speaker D say is the best thing about his job? 

    A. Visiting different places.   B. Meeting different people.   C. The different weather.

8. What does speaker E not like about her job? 

    A. The doctors.   B. The sick people.   C. The uniform. 

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C. Discussion: What job would you like when you are older? 

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