25. A. tolerate B. inspire C. praise D. reward

26. A. self-pity B. self-trust C. self-blame D. self-pride

27. A. matter B. take C. lose D. hurt

28. A. wave B. target C. clap D. smile

29. A. broaden B. brighten C. shorten D. strengthen

30. A. focus B. pride C. panic D. energy

31. A. share B. owe C. offer D. promise

32. A. light B. heat C. kindness D. joy

33. A. nice B. loud C. wild D. small

34. A. mend B. change C. cross D. block

35. A. without B. above C. within D. against

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　　The steady increase in women having babies later in life is undeniable. First-time mothers are more likely to be 35 or older than their counterparts (对应者) from two decades ago, according to the Pew Research Center. While the number of first-time moms between ages 20 and 24 falls, the number of births to women in their 30s and 40s keeps growing. In addition, recent wide-ranging studies have found significant long-term benefits in waiting to have babies. These benefits counterbalance (抵消) some worries about being an older mother and the effects it may have on children.

　　Longevity for women who wait

　　A study in the journal Menopause examined older mothers' life expectancy (寿命) and found that women who had their last child after the age of 33 are more likely to live to 95. In fact, researchers reported that these women had twice the chance of living to 95 or older than those who had their last child before their 30th birthday. The news for women having babies after 40 is equally promising.

　　Boosted brainpower for older mothers

It's also possible that later pregnancies (怀孕) protect against cognitive decline. Researchers at the University of Southern California found that women have better brainpower if they have