1. (2020·佛山模拟) 阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项。

    Nowadays, more and more people pay attention to their physical health. There are all kinds of articles and medicine about how to take care of their bodies. Most of them tell people to keep healthy by taking something into their bodies.

    However, a recent study in the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health examined the influences of having a ＂higher purpose＂ on health. 136,265 people took part in 10 different studies, mostly in the United States and Japan.

    An important relationship was examined between having a higher purpose in life and reducing the risk of death from all causes, especially from cardiovascular disease(心血管疾病). The people who were observed were 67 years old on average at the beginning of the studies, and they had been followed for seven years. During that time, more than 14,500 of them died and more than 4,000 suffered cardiovascular events such as strokes (中风) or heart attacks.

    The study showed that a higher sense of purpose has something to do with the reduction of about 20 percent of death from all causes as well as a lower risk of cardiovascular problems. This is a meaningful finding, and the knowledge should encourage us to help people find their purpose. It's not just nice to have one—it can actually save lives.

    ＂Giving life a higher purpose has long been an important way of life. Now the findings further prove that they may help people to look after their health and bring them a sense of well-being.＂ Said Dr. Alan Rozanski, one of the authors of the study and members of the research team. So keep looking for your purpose!

1. （1） According to the first paragraph, nowadays more and more people may pay more attention to _______.

   A . how to have a higher purpose B . how to buy safe medicine C . how to take care of themselves D . how to keep healthy
3. （2） According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the study?

   A . It lasted for six years. B . People who attended were all 67 years old. C . Half of the people who attended died during the study. D . Some of the people who attended suffered strokes during the study.
5. （3） The underlined phrase ＂on average＂ in the third paragraph means ＂_____＂ in Chinese.

   A . 故意地 B . 平均地 C . 总体地 D . 偶然地
7. （4） The study found that _______ may reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases.

   A . having a rest B . having a higher life purpose C . doing sports D . having life pressure
9. （5） Which can be the best title of the passage?

   A . The Importance of Keeping Healthy. B . The Influence of Doing Sports. C . The Benefits of Keeping a Higher Life Purpose. D . The Risk of Heart Problems.